‘Doctor Who’ new promo pic reveals TARDIS set additions

The new official Doctor Who promotional photo (above) has revealed some additions to the set of the TARDIS. The current TARDIS set was introduced in 2012’s Christmas special, ‘The Snowmen’, by production designer Michael Pickwoad. At the time he explained: “There was a desire that a new TARDIS should be much more technical and be … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Series 8 start date confirmed

The BBC has announced that Doctor Who will return in just under two months. Series 8 will launch on BBC One on Saturday 23 August with a feature-length premiere episode entitled ‘Deep Breath’. > Watch the new teaser trailer. BBC America has also confirmed that the new series will premiere in the US on Saturday 23 … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Series 8 new teaser trailer: ‘Am I a good man?’

The BBC has unveiled another teaser for the new series of Doctor Who. Series 8 will begin on BBC One on Saturday 23 August with a feature-length premiere episode entitled ‘Deep Breath’. “Clara, be my pal. Tell me, am I good man?”, Peter Capaldi’s Doctor asks in the 15-second clip. “I don’t think I know … >

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Surviving 2014’s Summer of Sport: 10 recent shows to catch up on

If you don’t like sport then boy, are you fu…ff-finding yourself in a difficult position this summer, because as you sit there, letting your sofa soak up the Pimm’s sweats, and desperately jabbing at the remote, you’ll have noticed something. THERE’S NOTHING ON. Which is no surprise. Summer is traditionally a drama drought featuring just … >

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‘Doctor Who’ exec Steven Moffat confirms he’s staying for Series 9

Steven Moffat has confirmed that he will remain as Doctor Who‘s showrunner for at least another year. Writing in his column in the new issue of Doctor Who Magazine, Moffat revealed: “Sitting here, right now, just before [Series 8’s] finale shooting block, I’ve figured out the cliffhanger to the penultimate episode of the next series.” … >

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‘Being Human’ writer confirmed for second ‘Doctor Who’ ep

Jamie Mathieson has written another episode for the new series of Doctor Who. He has penned Episode 9, the new issue of Doctor Who Magazine reveals, in addition to his previously announced Episode 8. However, the episodes are not thought to be a two-part story. Directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Line of Duty), Episode 9 guest … >

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‘Intruders’ trailer: John Simm’s new paranormal drama

BBC America has released a new one-minute trailer for The X-Files writer Glen Morgan’s upcoming US conspiracy thriller series, Intruders. Filmed in Vancouver and based on Michael Marshall Smith’s novel, Intruders is about about a secret society devoted to chasing immortality by seeking refuge in the bodies of others and stars John Simm (Doctor Who, … >

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6 mysteries about Clara that still need solving in ‘Doctor Who’

Jenna Coleman returns for her second series of Doctor Who as companion Clara Oswald this summer. The Doctor may have solved the mystery of the Impossible Girl in ‘The Name of the Doctor’, but there are still a few questions left unanswered…   Who gave Clara the Doctor’s phone number? In ‘The Bells of Saint … >

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‘Doctor Who’ quotes: 10 of the Doctor’s best insults

As a hero who eschews violence where possible, the Doctor often uses words as weapons.  He is not one to suffer fools gladly, and both friends and enemies have found themselves the wrong end of his sharp tongue. Compiled by Cavan Scott and Mark Wright, Wit, Wisdom and Timey-Wimey Stuff: The Quotable Doctor Who compiles … >

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