5 of TV’s best alien invasions

The Zygons return to Doctor Who this weekend in ‘The Zygon Invasion’. Here guest writer Alwyn Ash picks out five of TV’s best alien invasions to get your tentacles wrapped around…   The War of the Worlds And so we begin with this classic tale of Martians and their attempts to colonise Earth. If any … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 Episode 6 review: ‘The Woman Who Lived’

‘We all change…’ said The Doctor once upon a regeneration, ‘We’re all different people, all through our lives. And that’s okay…so long as you remember all the people that you used to be.’ Sound advice. Shame Ashildr’s forgotten who she was. Now she thinks she’s The Shadow from Blackadder. Hide your (clockwork) squirrel, Doctor! But … >

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‘Doctor Who’ teasers: 10 hints for ‘The Woman Who Lived’

The new season of Doctor Who continues this weekend with ‘The Woman Who Lived’, written by Catherine Tregenna (Torchwood). England, 1651. The deadly Highwayman ‘The Nightmare’ and his sidekick stalk the dark streets of London. But when they find loot that’s not of this world, they come face to face with The Doctor. Who is … >

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More cast announced for Jenna Coleman’s new Queen Victoria drama

Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman will be joined by actors from Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures in Victoria, ITV’s major new drama series from the makers of Poldark. The eight-part drama stars Coleman as Queen Victoria and will follow her early life, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18, through … >

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Liked ‘The Girl Who Died’? Watch these ‘Doctor Who’ stories

Vikings! We all love those warrior Norsemen, don’t we? Except when the Doctor is not in the mood for them, with or without their historically inaccurate but amusing horned helmets. ‘The Girl Who Died’ was one of this season’s most anticipated episodes, primary for the much trumpeted casting announcement of Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams and the … >

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15 actors who’ve appeared in ‘Doctor Who’ as different characters

“I never know where the faces come from. They just pop up…” Now that we finally have an explanation for why the Twelfth Doctor chose the face of Peter Capaldi, following previous roles in Doctor Who and Torchwood, CultBox decided to take a look at the many actors who have played more than one character … >

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‘Doctor Who’ story synopsis revealed for ‘The Woman Who Lived’

The BBC has released the official story details for the sixth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, which features Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams in a guest role. Written by Catherine Tregenna (Torchwood), ‘The Woman Who Lived’ will air at 8.20pm on Saturday 24 October on BBC One. The synopsis reads: “England, 1651. The … >

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