Peter Capaldi has described Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams as a “sharp, talented tornado”. Williams is guest starring in two episodes of the new season of Doctor Who later this year, but the producers have been tight-lipped about who she is playing. Capaldi told EW: “Maisie is fantastic. A sharp, talented tornado. As an … >
Peter Capaldi is hoping that Jenna Coleman won’t be leaving Doctor Who this season. Steven Moffat admitted earlier this year that that Coleman had planned to depart at the end of Season 8, then again in last year’s Christmas special, before changing her mind. Asked by EW if Season 9 would be Coleman’s final episodes, … >
Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi has hinted at what to expect from the two-part story which will open the new season. Season 9 will kick off in September with two episodes written by Steven Moffat, titled ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’. Capaldi told EW: “[The story] places the Doctor in a conflict that … >
The BBC has officially announced today that Rachel Talalay will direct this year’s two-part Doctor Who finale. As expected, it has also now been confirmed that the episodes will both be written by showrunner Steven Moffat. The Tank Girl director is currently filming Episode 11 and will also be shooting Episode 12. Talalay hinted on … >
BBC Worldwide has revealed the first pics of the Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Remote Control, which goes on general sale in September. The brand new prop replica is a recreation of the Sonic Screwdriver used by Peter Capaldi in last year’s season. A limited run of 168 laser-etched numbered Sonics will be available exclusively to … >
YouTube user TARDISArchives has made a valiant attempt to answer one of the oldest questions in the universe; a question that must never be answered, hidden in plain sight… How old is the Doctor? It’s not an easy one to investigate, as the Doctor himself never seems entirely sure, but the video is definitely worth … >
Peter Harness has revealed that a key theme of his upcoming two-part Doctor Who story will be “consequences”. Episodes 7 and 8 of the new season will feature the return of Ingrid Oliver as Osgood, last seen being killed by Missy in ‘Death in Heaven’, alongside Jemma Redgrave as UNIT’s Kate Stewart, who will also … >
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 new season of Doctor Who will consist of 12 episodes. The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine reveals that Episodes 11 and 12 “will bring this year’s series to a close”. These two episodes are the next to be filmed, the magazine has announced, with Episode 9 (believed to be written by Mark Gatiss) … >