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Doctor Who series 11: first casting, new episode length rumour

Filming, as you probably know, kicks off on Doctor Who series 11 before Christmas, with Jodie Whittaker taking over the TARDIS for ten episodes. Casting is well underway too on the new series, and the production team is falling into place too. The brilliant Ruther2 on Twitter has been digging up a wealth of information … >

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Torchwood: The Lives Of Captain Jack boxset review

Jack Harkness, former Time Agent and friend of the Doctor has a rather complicated timeline; he has travelled with two different incarnations and also on his own, as well as having spent several lifetimes on Earth. This makes him ripe for further exploration and this box set explores some of the tantalising gaps in Jack’s … >

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Doctor Who: the Daleks’ untold history told in new book

Doctor Who’s most famous foes, the Daleks, are the subject of a brand new book heading to stores. And their secrets are set to be revealed. Entitled Doctor Who: Dalek: The Astounding Untold History Of The Enemies Of The Universe (we suspect there will be fewer colons in the main text), the book has been … >

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Guide to the 2017 Doctor Who Short Trips Rarities

Big Finish has released five more titles in its Doctor Who Short Trips Rarities range. These are all stories, read by various actors and featuring a range of Doctors and companions. They were previously available as subscriber bonusses, and are now on sale to fans who, perhaps, weren’t subscribers to the main Doctor Who range … >

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Rare Jon Pertwee interview surfaces on BBC iPlayer

There’s a chance to enjoy a rarely-heard interview with the late Jon Pertwee, courtesy of a new upload to BBC iPlayer. On the BBC Radio 4 Extra service, An Hour With Jon Pertwee has been made available, and will be there for the next four weeks too. It’s a fascinating listen, where he talks about … >

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Doctor Who series 11 to be ten episodes long

The upcoming series of Doctor Who will bring with it a change to the format, it’s been confirmed. As had been previously rumoured, Jodie Whittaker’s first run in the show is to 10 episodes long. Those episodes will be slightly longer, at 50 minutes each, with an hour-long episode to launch the series. The BBC … >

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