After the success of Doctor Who’s relaunch in 2005, it was perhaps inevitable that CBBC would come knocking for a spin-off show. Thankfully, Russell T Davies rejected their ideas and instead capitalised on the success of 2006’s ‘School Reunion’ to create a vehicle for fan favourite Elisabeth Sladen. Promoted from companion to star, intrepid investigate … >
CultBox has some more exclusive images from Closets, featuring Cucumber stars Julie Hesmondhalgh and Ceallach Spellman. The new gay short sci-fi film about time travel sees Hesmondhalgh and Spellman, who played Cleo and Adam in Queer as Folk creator Russell T Davies’ new LGBT drama Cucumber on Channel 4 earlier this year, appear as mother and … >
CultBox has an exclusive first look at The Sarah Jane Adventures star Tommy Lawrence Knight in Closets, a new gay short film about time travel. Directed by Lloyd Eyre-Morgan (Dream On, Celluloid), Closets is described as “an unusual, compassionate and ultimately uplifting story, peppered with sorrow, humour and hope”. Julie Hesmondhalgh and Ceallach Spellman, who played … >
Being Human creator Toby Whithouse took part in a Q&A session with fans for BBC America on Twitter yesterday. The writer answered questions about Doctor Who and his new Cold War spy drama The Game, which began on BBC Two last night. Here are 10 things we learned from the Q&A… Three words to … >
The BBC has revealed that Jemma Redgrave will return for another two episodes in the new season of Doctor Who. In addition to her return in Season 9’s opening two-parter, a new video on the show’s official website confirms that Redgrave will be back again as Kate Stewart in Episode 7 and Episode 8. The … >
Doctor Who‘s executive producer has revealed that fans will learn more about Missy’s history with the Doctor in the new season. Missy will return in Season 9’s two-part opener, ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’. Speaking to SFX in the magazine’s new issue (on sale now), Brian Minchin teased: “Missy is brilliant, and having … >
Doctor Who‘s executive producer has promised “bigger adventures” in the new season. Speaking to SFX in the magazine’s new issue (on sale now), Brian Minchin teased: “This series we’re telling the next stage of the adventure. It’s the glory years of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor and Clara.” He added: “As you saw in the finale and … >
The new season of Doctor Who apparently consists of 12 episodes, followed by a Christmas special. A recent press release from BBC Books confirms the format for Season 9, Blogtor Who reports. Last year’s Season 8 also ran for 12 episodes and a Christmas special, although opener ‘Deep Breath’ was a feature-length episode. It has … >
The official soundtrack album for Season 8 of Doctor Who is released by Silva Screen Records on Monday 18 May. > Order the album on Amazon. To celebrate, we’ve got albums to give away to five of our Twitter followers! > Read our review of the album. For a chance to win, just follow @CultBoxTV … >
I doubt Jenna Coleman knew exactly how important her character Clara Oswald would be to Doctor Who when she took the part back in March 2012. Like her or not, Clara – thanks to Steven Moffat’s masterful planning and/or serendipity – is the most important companion of all. This has nothing to do with favouritism. … >