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‘Doctor Who’ audio story review: ‘Damaged Goods’

Big Finish has just released its latest set of novel adaptations, the first of which is ‘Damaged Goods’. A Seventh Doctor story starring Sylvester McCoy accompanied by two new-to-audio companions Chris Cwej (Travis Oliver) and Roz Forrester (Yasmin Bannerman), the significance of this story is in its origin – the original New Adventure story was … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 8 soundtrack album review

Listen! Question: Why do we talk to ourselves when we know we’re alone? Answer: Because we haven’t had the Doctor Who Season 8 soundtrack to keep our pudding-brains busy. That, and there may be a race of unseeable entities watching our ever move. But mostly, y’know, the soundtrack thing. Always a treat for a Whovian’s … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spin-off book review: ‘Lethbridge-Stewart: The Forgotten Son’

Just as Terry Nation famously retained rights over the Daleks, so did Henry Lincoln & Mervyn Haisman over their characters and creations who starred in ‘The Abominable Snowmen’ and ‘The Web of Fear’. The latter tale, of course, famously featured the debut of the Doctor’s long-standing ally Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart – best known to Doctor … >

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Peter Capaldi is ‘on amazing form’ in new season of ‘Doctor Who’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has been chatting about what to expect when the show return this autumn. Season 9 began filming in Cardiff in January. Speaking to DS about the new episodes at this week’s BAFTA nominations party, Moffat teased: “We always move it on. I don’t think we’ve ever done two consecutive series … >

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Steven Moffat teases Missy’s return in ‘Doctor Who’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed what attracts him to the Doctor’s dynamic with The Master. Season 9 will open with a two-part story featuring the return of Michelle Gomez as Missy. ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’ were shot earlier this year, including filming on location in Tenerife. > Take a look … >

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‘Doctor Who’ showrunner: ‘Season 9 isn’t all two-parters’

Steven Moffat has discussed the shift towards more two-part stories in the new season of Doctor Who. Season 9 will open with a two-parter written by showrunner Moffat, followed by another two-parter written by Being Human creator Toby Whithouse. Episodes 5 and 6, titled ‘The Girl Who Died’ and ‘The Woman Who Lived’, are written … >

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Video: Top 8 music moments in ‘Doctor Who’

With the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular tour nearly upon us, the show’s website has been celebrating all things musical. A compilation countdown of Doctor Who‘s best music moments, as chosen by fans on the Doctor Who Facebook page, has been revealed. Watch the video to find out the results…

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 pics: First look at brand new monster

The BBC has released two official photos of a new Doctor Who monster. The episode currently being filmed is believed to be ‘The Girl Who Died’, written by Jamie Mathieson and Steven Moffat. Another photo shows the monster in daylight on location with director Ed Bazalgette. Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has hinted that the … >

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‘Cucumber’ stars reunite in new gay short sci-fi film

Julie Hesmondhalgh and Ceallach Spellman have joined the cast of 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”. Hesmondhalgh and Spellman, who played Cleo and Adam in Queer as Folk creator … >

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‘Doctor Who’ exec says Season 9 is ‘tonally the same’ as last year

Steven Moffat has hinted that the new season of Doctor Who will continue in the same direction as Peter Capaldi’s debut season. Season 8 launched last August and saw the show explore a darker tone and take a “more rooted” approach than the “fairytale” feel of Matt Smith’s era. Speaking to EW, Moffat revealed: “I … >

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