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Evolution of the Toy Dalek: Collecting Through The Ages

Telos Publications present a guide to the Daleks in toy form throughout Doctor Who‘s 60 years.  For many fans, a toy Dalek may have been the first piece of Doctor Who merchandise they acquired. Created by writer Terry Nation and designer Raymond Cusick, the Daleks – while terrifying on screen – were instantly recognizable. Soon … >

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New official Doctor Who colouring book coming in June

A new official Doctor Who colouring book will be released in June 2025. The description of the colouring book states: Whether you’re a seasoned Time Lord or a new companion, The Official Doctor Who Colouring Book will transport you to new worlds and dimensions as you bring your favourite characters to life. Featuring stunning illustrations … >

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The Third Doctor Adventures – ‘The Quintessence’ audio review

The Doctor and Jo Jones face the original Cybermen from the doomed planet of Mondas.  Pitting the Third Doctor against the Cybermen is always something special, as we didn’t see them during Pertwee era. While it’s happened before on audio, ‘The Quintessence’ offers an intriguing new spin; rather than the robotic sounding creatures who evolved … >

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Doctor Who audio dramas we’re looking forward to in 2025

There’s another massive year coming as Jodie Whittaker joins Big Finish to lead her own series of Thirteenth Doctor audio dramas in 2025.  Producers Big Finish celebrated twenty-five years of making official Doctor Who audio dramas in 2024. However, they’ve no signs of slowing down with a packed schedule for the year ahead. Here are … >

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Doctor Who star Tom Baker honoured with MBE

Actor Tom Baker has been honoured by King Charles with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award for services to television. The 90-year-old actor was chosen along with other recipients as part of the New Year Honours. Baker is best known for his portrayal of the fourth incarnation of the Doctor … >

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Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend – live recording released

Paul McGann and India Fisher appeared live on stage at London’s Cadogan Hall in September 2024.  Following a flurry of Doctor Who on television this Christmas, audio producers Big Finish have been filling in the days to New Year with some festive treats. The last of these, released today, is the much-anticipated live recording of … >

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The Curse of Time – Big Finish celebrate 50 years of Tom Baker

The Doctor Who audio producers have also released the winner of 2024’s Paul Spragg Memorial Script Opportunity.  We’re still in the Christmas season but the universe of Doctor Who never rests. Onscreen, we’ve enjoyed The War Games in colour, 2024’s Doctor Who Prom and the Christmas Special ‘Joy to the World’. From the world of … >

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