Mark Gatiss: “nostalgia is a great enemy” of Doctor Who

Mark Gatiss has written nine episodes of Doctor Who and has acted in three credited episodes. Interviewer James Hibbs of The Radio Times Writers’ Room asked him about his approach to writing for the programme. “The actual process of trying to make it a modern show for a new audience is not about nostalgia and … >

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Alixion – Big Finish rediscover another Doctor Who Lost Story (updated)

Updated 16/07/25: Ahead of it’s September release audio producers Big Finish Productions have revealed the cover for Doctor Who: Alixion. The previously lost story, which would potentially formed part of the Season 27, features Sylverster McCoy’s 7th Doctor with his teenage companion Ace (Sophie Aldred). The cover shows the pair, as well as the giant … >

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Dark Gallifrey: Master! begins – Part 1 is out now

The TV Movie master enjoys another rematch with the Eighth Doctor, but will he drezzz for the occasion?   Updated 09/07/25: Dark Gallifrey: Master! Part 1 is out now. Today the epic Dark Gallifrey saga begins its fourth trilogy, and the villainous Time Lord leading the action is the Master from the 1996 Doctor Who TV … >

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Doctor Who UNIT Black Archive exhibit coming to San Diego

A special Doctor Who pop-up exhibit featuring UNIT’s Black Archive will launch in conjunction with San Diego Comic Con 2025. From 24 to 27 July 2025, fans in San Diego will be able to visit an exhibit based on UNIT’s top-secret Black Archive – a classified facility where the most dangerous alien artifacts and forbidden … >

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The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Vampire Weekend – audio review

Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill begin their audio adventures at the Hen do from hell.  Remarkably, with all the Whoniverse has been through since, it’s under three years since Jodie Whittaker left the TARDIS. ‘The Power of the Doctor’ aired in late 2022 to celebrate the BBC’s Centenary, although it filmed almost a year before … >

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Billie Piper as the Doctor?

Russell T Davies has “no idea” whether Billie Piper is the Doctor

When interviewed by Belinda Scandal on Your Manchester regarding what role Billie Piper is playing in the Fifteenth Doctor’s regeneration, Russell T Davies couldn’t be pressed to give details on his intentions. “I have no idea,” Davies said shrugging while refusing to elaborate. Fans were shocked when Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor regenerated into the form … >

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