The tragic death of Elisabeth Sladen in 2011 still feels incredibly unfair. Not least because she was headlining one of the best ever Doctor Who spin-off series, the terrific The Sarah Jane Adventures. In the show, she was reprising the role of Sarah Jane Smith, and in all five series were produced. The fifth series … >
Whilst reaction amongst former Doctors has been positive regarding the appointment of Jodie Whittaker as the new Doctor Who, one of them has broken rank just a little. Peter Davison, who has been appearing at San Diego Comic-Con, firstly was keen to praise the ability of Jodie Whittaker, calling her a “terrific actress”. But he … >
Former Doctor Who and Torchwood star John Barrowman has spoken at San Diego Comic-Con about Jodie Whittaker’s casting as the thirteenth Doctor, underlining his point with a celebratory costume choice.
Colin Baker is one of the many former Doctors who has been effusive in his praise of Jodie Whittaker’s casting in the show. Whittaker, of course, becomes the 13th Doctor this Christmas. In a further chat with Digital Spy, though, Baker has also shared his view that Peter Capaldi has had something of a rough … >
The popular Doctor Who Experience attraction in Cardiff will close its doors for the last time on September 9th, and BBC Worldwide has now announced the final summer of activities. On Saturday 22nd July, it kicks off the school summer holidays with a special Cybermen day. Cybermen will be patrolling the attraction, and Millennium FX … >
As the debate over the salaries the BBC pays to its talent continues to rumble, the director general of the corporation, Tony Hall, has been discussing money and Doctor Who in a new interview. He’s been talking to the Evening Standard, and was asked whether the new Doctor – Jodie Whittaker – would be taking … >
Whilst the vast majority of people seem very happy with the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor in Doctor Who, it seems clear that others are, well, less pleased. In fact, so disgruntled are some at the next iteration of the Doctor being female, that they’ve complained directly to the BBC about it. … >
Following the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor in Doctor Who, Penguin Random House Children’s UK has now announced that it’s snapped up world publishing rights across all languages for Doctor Who series 11. This will cover non-fiction, fiction, novelty, activity, audio and the Doctor Who annual. Furthermore, Penguin Random House has promised … >
Let’s just say that this seems a very long shot to us. For a long time, Death In Paradise star Kris Marshall was the running favourite to replace Peter Capaldi in Doctor Who. As we now know, Jodie Whittaker has landed the role, and will take over the TARDIS from the end of this year’s … >
Whilst the internet continues to debate his choice as the new Doctor, incoming Doctor Who showrunner has been at Edge Hill University this morning to accept an Honorary Doctorate in Literature In his address to graduands, he inevitably raised the issue of the new Doctor, acknowledging that he “appointed a new Doctor yesterday, made an … >