Scourge of the Cybermen is the first of a new range of “audio novels” – in other words, enhanced audiobooks, as distinct from audio dramas – from Big Finish. Written by Simon Guerrier, it uses the format to tell a “Target books” style story; over more than seven hours, the tale mirrors the structure of … >
A Doctor Who film crew returned to Sully Beach in Wales on July 15 to film more scenes with the TARDIS, Jodie Whittaker, John Bishop and an unknown Southeast Asian actor. The props used for filming on the beach included the TARDIS and some boats and fishing equipment. The first hint of filming was on … >
19-year-old Louis Moorhouse from Bradford, England has reached his goal to raise the necessary funds to make his dream come true of having the world of Doctor Who at his fingertips — with a recent generous gift from Chris Chibnall. The Doctor Who showrunner, who is currently filming Series 13 of the programme, pledged £1,000 … >
Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, John Bishop and Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall will participate a one-hour virtual pre-recorded San Diego Comic-Con panel moderated by Melanie McFarland on Sunday, 25 July, 2021. During this panel a “very special surprise guest” will be introduced and join the panel and there will be “exclusive content from Doctor Who“. … >
On 21 June, 2021, a casting agency typically tasked with providing extras for various productions put out a call for Chinese men to play pirates for “an exciting BBC programme” on Instagram. The post has since been deleted but a saved screen shot contains a photo of an Asian man with the words, “CASTING CALL” … >
The audio producer ties with itself for the Audio Drama prize in the 2021 awards. The Scribe awards celebrate excellence in tie-in novel and audio dramas based on television shows, movies and games. This year, the judges were unable to choose between Matt Fitton’s Doctor Who: Out of Time 1 and Tim Foley’s Torchwood: Tropical … >
Virtually filling another gap in missing Doctor Who episodes, the Season 4 story The Evil of the Daleks will be released in animated form on DVD, Blu-ray and as an exclusive Steelbook in September of 2021. In The Evil of the Daleks, starring Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines and Deborah Watling, the Daleks lay a trap … >
Audio producers Big Finish have announced another of their ‘Big Finish in Conversation’ interviews, where one of their stars sits down for an in-depth chat. Joining producer/director Scott Handcock, Sir Derek Jacobi will discuss his long and distinguished career of stage, screen and audio; from his beginnings with Sir Laurence Olivier as a founding member … >
The BBC have announced that comic and tv presenter Romesh Ranganathan is set to bring his particular brand of deadpan humour to a revival of The Weakest Link. Filming in Glasgow and due to air on BBC One later in the year, the new run will feature celebrity contestants competing to raise funds for their … >
19-year-old Louis Moorhouse from Bradford, England is over one third of the way to raising the necessary funds to make his dream come true of having the world of Doctor Who at his fingertips. Blind since he was 18 months old, Louis has enjoyed a world of information and adventure via Living Paintings books. The … >