In an interview with former Doctor Who Magazine editor Tom Spilsbury in Total TV Guide magazine, Russell T Davies promised staggering surprises for fans during the festive season following the 60th anniversary specials. “I’m sorry there’s no special his year, but I absolutely promise, this time next year, you’ll be staggered with the surprises we’ve … >
Detectorists is back, but the future of the DMDC is under threat in the upcoming special. Here at CultBox Towers, we were gutted that Mackenzie Crook’s superbly sedate comedy Detectorists wound up back in 2017. After three seasons and a special, we assumed the BBC Four show had had its time. However, since the announcement, … >
According to Millie Gibson’s CVs for both her agency and Spotlight, she stars as companion Ruby Sunday in a Doctor Who episode directed by Mark Tonderai. Tonderai directed the Series 11 Doctor Who episodes The Ghost Monument and Rosa. Rosa was a Hugo Awards finalist for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form. Tonderia was quoted in … >
Big Finish announce exciting plans to novelise the earliest episodes in Limited Edition hardback format. Audio producers Big Finish have been keepers of the Blake’s 7 flame for many years. From their full-cast audios starring original cast members, to narrator-led series The Liberator Chronicles, they’ve been busily adding to the universe first envisioned by Terry … >
Loki Season 2, The Mandarlorian 3, Ahsoka, Secret Invasion and more are promised in the Disney+ 2023 trailer… We know you probably haven’t even hung up your stocking, but Disney+ already have their eyes on 2023. In their latest promo, entitled “Feels Like Home”, they’ve showcased a bunch of shows coming in the New Year; … >
Anjli Mohindra is returning to her Sarah Jane Adventures role as the star of new audio drama. Updated 20/12/22: Story details emerge for Rani’s return. Big Finish have released further details for the first boxset of Rani Takes on the World. The set is subtitled Beyond Bannerman Road and will see the intrepid journalist, who … >
Airing between Christmas and New Year, Mayflies stars Martin Compston and Tony Curran as best friends. One of the anticipated highlights of the upcoming festive season for us is Mayflies, adapted from Andrew O’Hagan’s acclaimed novel The two-part drama promises a tale of enduring friendship which is tested in the most devastating way. Here’s the … >
The Inbetweeners and Friday Night Dinner star is returning to Channel 4. Updated 19/12/22: Channel 4 provide a first-look at Simon Bird’s new comedy clan – The Lewis Family. Ahead of its impending January launch, here’s our first official look at Simon Bird in Everyone Else Burns…. and his remarkable comedy bowl cut! In the … >
A film crew was busy on Cardiff Bay Barrage in Penarth, Friday and Saturday night, 16 and 17 December to film scenes for Doctor Who with Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. The BBC released photographs of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in costume as the Doctor and companion Ruby Sunday ahead of the filming on … >
The late Sir John Hurt reprised his Doctor Who 50th Anniversary role as The War Doctor for 12 audio stories… and Radio 4 Extra airs them from 17th December. As festive treats go for Doctor Who fans, this is a big one. The BBC have lined up all twelve episodes of Big Finish‘s brilliant audio … >