‘Doctor Who’ review: ‘Flatline’

There’s nothing flat about this week’s episode of Doctor Who. Occupying the slot, and something of the feel, of the traditional Doctor-lite episode, ‘Flatline’, in the event, proves to be not so light on Doctor. Whether it’s Peter Capaldi delivering a performance that is literally out of the box, or Jenna Coleman’s Clara stepping up … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 8 DVD/Blu-ray artwork and extras revealed

The extras for the upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray release of Doctor Who‘s new season have been announced. The 5-disc box set will be available from Monday 24 November, featuring all 12 episodes from Season 8. The release date has been pushed back a week from the originally announced Monday 17 November, as the BBFC rating … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 8 Episode 11 synopsis revealed: ‘Dark Water’

The BBC has published the official synopsis for the eleventh episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, titled ‘Dark Water’. Written by Steven Moffat, the episode airs on Saturday 1 November on BBC One and is described by Moffat as “a proper scary one”. The synopsis reads: “In the mysterious world of the Nethersphere, plans have … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spoiler-free review: ‘Flatline’

For a while now, the writing’s been on the wall for The Doctor and Clara’s relationship, and this episode draws a very clear line in that story arc. Sometimes literally. We’re back to present day Earth, but due to a mix of a malfunctioning TARDIS and plot contrivance, several miles away from Danny, still at … >

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‘Doctor Who’ clip from ‘Flatline’

BBC One has released a clip from the next episode of Doctor Who. Written by Jamie Mathieson, ‘Flatline’ airs on Saturday 18 October on BBC One and is described by Steven Moffat as “a horror story” and “a proper scary one”. Watch the clip… The official synopsis reads: “Separated from the Doctor, Clara discovers a … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writer Moffat: Cybermen finale is ‘a proper scary one’

Steven Moffat has discussed why he decided to bring back the Cybermen for Doctor Who‘s upcoming two-part finale. Season 8 will conclude next month with ‘Dark Water’ and ‘Death in Heaven’, guest starring comedians Sanjeev Bhaskar and Chris Addison, alongside Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart and Ingrid Oliver as Osgood. The finale is the first … >

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‘Doctor Who’ teasers: 10 hints for ‘Flatline’

Doctor Who‘s new season continues this weekend with ‘Flatline’, written by Jamie Mathieson. Separated from the Doctor, Clara discovers a new menace from another dimension. But how do you hide when even the walls are no protection? With people to save and the Doctor trapped, Clara comes up against an enemy that exists beyond human … >

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Exclusive interview with ‘Doctor Who’ star Sophie Aldred

Sophie Aldred, who played ’80s companion Ace in Doctor Who, stars alongside Carol Cleveland (Monty Python), Tom Price (Torchwood) and Chase Masterson (Star Trek: Deep Space 9) in new sci-fi comedy, The Search for Simon. Out on DVD this week, The Search for Simon follows 39 year David’s search for his younger brother Simon, who, … >

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‘Doctor Who’ pics gallery: ‘Flatline’

The BBC has released a set of promotional photos from the next episode of Doctor Who. Written by Jamie Mathieson, ‘Flatline’ airs on Saturday 18 October on BBC One. The episode is described by Steven Moffat as “a horror story” and “a proper scary one”. The official synopsis reads: “Separated from the Doctor, Clara discovers … >

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10 ways to travel in space and time in ‘Doctor Who’

While the TARDIS is quite naturally the Doctor’s favourite form of transport, he occasionally finds himself using other methods during his adventures in space and time. Ranging from exclusive to public transport, with some designed for the purpose and some disguised to conceal their true nature, this is our CultBox guide to some of the … >

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