Recurring ‘Doctor Who’ character confirmed for 2 more episodes

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 … >

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‘Doctor Who’ exec promises ‘new sides’ to Missy in Season 9

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 … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 will be 12 episodes

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 … >

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Win ‘Doctor Who’ Season 8 soundtrack albums!

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 … >

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Is Clara the most important ‘Doctor Who’ companion of all?

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. … >

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The music of ‘Doctor Who’ 2005-2015: A decade of Gold

Last month marked a decade since we were all sent cowering back behind our sofas when Doctor Who returned to our screens with Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor. One of the biggest components of that scare factor, however, is of course the music, and what with it being the 10th anniversary of ‘nu-Who’, it is also the … >

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Peter Davison on ‘The Five(ish) Doctors’ sequel plans

Doctor Who actor Peter Davison, who played the Fifth Doctor, has given an update on the status of a possible sequel to The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot. Written and directed by Davison, the half-hour spoof film debuted on the BBC Red Button service and iPlayer in November 2013 to celebrate Doctor Who‘s 50th anniversary, starring Davison … >

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‘In the Flesh’ star wants ‘Doctor Who’ lead role

Luke Newberry has revealed that he’s keen to take over the role of the Doctor when Peter Capaldi leaves Doctor Who. The star of BBC Three zombie drama In the Flesh will next be seen in new crime drama From Darkness on BBC One. Looking ahead, Newberry told Radio Times: “I’d love to play the … >

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Win ‘Doctor Who’ books!

Published on Thursday 21 May by BBC Books (£16.99), ‘City of Death’ is a novel by James Goss based on the 1979 Doctor Who episode written by The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy author Douglas Adams. > Order the book on Amazon. To celebrate, we’ve got copies of the book to give away to … >

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