The story The Doctor and his new companion Peri become embroiled in a drug war between on the twin planets of Androzani. When they encounter the disfigured terrorist known as Sharaz Jek, they learn that they have each been poisoned – and will surely die unless they can obtain a rare antidote! Best moments … >
Wizards Vs Aliens exec Russell T Davies has promised “spaceships, magical worlds, haunted castles and galactic wars” in the show’s upcoming second series.
BBC One aired two very brief teasers for Doctor Who‘s 50th anniversary special this evening.
Amazon has released sample clips of every track on the new Doctor Who soundtrack album for Matt Smith’s 2011 and 2012 Christmas specials.
When Doctor Who began its format was very fluid, with stories ranging from comedy to space opera. The TARDIS was more unpredictable and certainly not invulnerable, and most importantly the Doctor was clearly making it all up as he went along.
The world of Doctor Who has a fine tradition of anniversary publications. Given the level scrutiny the show has enjoyed in recent years, the trick is to find a unique angle to approach the material with. Wonderfully, BBC Books have achieved just that with The Doctor – His Lives and Times.
Silva Screen has confirmed that the music from Matt Smith’s 2011 and 2012 Christmas specials will be released on CD and to download next month.
Life-long 007 fan Steven Moffat has revealed that he would not want to write a James Bond movie himself as he “[has] to leave something alone”.
After the 1996 TV Movie, and with no prospect of further onscreen adventures, BBC Books began a series of novels featuring the Eighth Doctor. These adventures took off into new worlds with fresh companions, creating their own continuity.