With the Doctor taking a rest in 2016, a year apparently already too chock full of “national moments”, it is the perfect time for us raid the back catalogue of Doctor Who’s CBBC spin-off. Bringing back the much-loved companion who travelled with both Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, The Sarah Jane Adventures capitalised on the … >
Being so wrapped up in their own personal dramas, most of the protagonists from our favourite TV shows, films, and books don’t have time to pay attention to the many, many dangers of their workplaces. However, the rack safety inspection specialists over at Storage Equipment Experts do have the time. And so they have made … >
Unofficial Doctor Who spin-off Daemos Rising, a direct sequel to ’90s adventure Downtime, arrives digitally remastered on DVD later this month. Starring Beverley Cressman (Downtime) with Miles Richardson (Midsomer Murders) and narrated by Ian Richardson (House of Cards), the 2004 film is also a sequel to Jon Pertwee’s classic Doctor Who story ‘The Daemons’. Daemos Rising will be released on … >
The second director for the new season of Doctor Who has been revealed. Bill Anderson – a newcomer to Doctor Who – will be helming episodes, it has been confirmed on the online CV of new companion actress Pearl Mackie. Anderson has previously directed episodes of Spooks, Lewis, Taggart, DCI Banks and Mr Selfridge. He … >
In a particularly masochistic mood? Then why don’t you remind yourselves of a few of the most heartbreaking moments in Russell T Davies’ era of Doctor Who… 10) “I am your mummy. I will always be your mummy. I’m so sorry. I am so, so sorry.” In ‘The Doctor Dances’, Nancy reveals to the … >
Steven Moffat has hinted that big changes are ahead in his final season as Doctor Who showrunner. It was announced in January that Moffat will step down as lead writer after eight years, with Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall taking over for 2018’s season. Season 10’s opening episode began filming in Cardiff last week, with Pearl Mackie filming her first scenes as new companion Bill and … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has described his third year in the role as “a tough, time time.” The year’s production was reportedly “fraught with difficulties” and featured the departure of Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill halfway through Season 7, the show’s 50th anniversary special and the departure of Matt Smith in 2013’s Christmas special. Moffat … >
With Steven Moffat’s final season as Doctor Who showrunner set to air next spring, fans are already getting excited about what to expect from his replacement. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as showrunner in 2018 and a Doctor Who fan has put together a great trailer featuring footage from the five episodes he’s written so far. Chibnall … >
Matt Lucas has recorded a short behind the scenes video on location to celebrate his first day back filming Doctor Who. It was officially announced earlier this month that the comedy actor will be joining the cast of Doctor Who as a regular in Season 10, which began filming last week. Lucas commented: “We’re at Cardiff University today, doing some running around.” The Little Britain … >
Doctor Who actor David Tennant recently revealed who he’d choose as his fantasy dinner party guests. Taking part in a 60-Second Challenge set by BAFTA Guru, the YouTube channel from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), Tennant also responds to questions like “Who or what made you want to become an actor?”, “Sum up your job in … >