Mark Gatiss has notched up seven script credits on Doctor Who so far – making him, other than execs Steven Moffat and Russell T Davies, both the show’s most prolific writer and the only one to have written for all four 21st Century Doctors. Of course, Gatiss’s connection to the show goes much deeper; he … >
The Doctor’s friends at the United Nations Unified Intelligence Taskforce have been a part of the show on and off since they helped the Second Doctor see off the Cybermen in 1969’s ‘The Invasion’. Formed in response to the Yeti attack (‘The Web of Fear’), their remit covers “…the odd, the unexplained. Anything on Earth … >
Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate chat about reuniting as the Tenth Doctor and companion Donna in a new video interview. The pair will appear together in three new Doctor Who audio dramas next year, Big Finish announced today. Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures will be released in May 2016. The three … >
Big Finish has officially announced that David Tennant will return as the Tenth Doctor alongside Catherine Tate as companion Donna for three new Doctor Who audio dramas next year. Big Finish executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery commented: “I still remember the sense of joy I had when I heard that David had been asked to play … >
Big Finish has announced twelve new full-cast Doctor Who audio plays featuring John Hurt as The War Doctor. Hurt’s Doctor was introduced in 2013’s ‘The Name of the Doctor’ and featured alongside the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors in the 50th anniversary special, ‘The Day of the Doctor’. Big Finish executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery commented: “I … >
Yes. We’re really doing this. The Doctors, ranked by eyebrows. You don’t get this quality of highbrow journalism anywhere else, people. Which incarnation of the Time Lord fares best above the eyes? After all, if you’re going to be staring dramatically at Daleks and trying not to blink at Weeping Angels, you need a good … >
So, the recently confirmed tenth season of Doctor Who will see head honcho, lead writer and Master of Nightmares Steven Moffat remaining with the programme. This would mean he has been responsible for the production of six seasons of the show; a total of over 80 episodes if current rates are maintained. While certain corners … >
Ian McArdell and Tony Jones review this month’s new Doctor Who plays from Big Finish… Doctor Who Main Range #200 ‘The Secret History’ As well as the excitement of pairing the 5th Doctor with early companions Stephen and Vicki, this story serves as the culmination of the Locum Doctors trilogy. With Davison’s Doctor promptly … >
Big Finish has announced a new range of Doctor Who boxsets for 2016, featuring heroes and monsters from the show’s modern era. The releases will include the return of Alex Kingston as River Song for brand new adventures. Doctor Who: Doom Coalition 2 will see River encounter the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann), alongside Liv Chenka … >
The Doctor has a habit of bumping into old enemies. With an Ice Warrior back for this weekend’s ‘Cold War’, CultBox looks back at our favourite foes from the classic years, all of which have been given the BBC Wales 21st century polish.