The BBC has released new images for the Doctor Who BBC centenary special The Power of the Doctor. UNIT headquarters, as filmed at Hodge House in Cardiff, is featured heavily in the new images as are Jodie Whittaker (the Doctor), Mandip Gill (Yaz), Jemma Redgrave (Kate Stewart), Janet Fielding (Tegan) and Sophie Aldred (Ace). Sacha … >
A very interesting photo of Sacha Dhawan portraying Doctor Who arch nemesis the Master is published in Doctor Who Magazine 582 in its preview of the Doctor Who BBC centenary special, The Power of the Doctor. The photo, taken by unit stills photographer James Pardon, appears to show the Master in the “sinister new guise” … >
In an article containing an interview with actor Sacha Dhawan, it is revealed in Doctor Who Magazine 582 that the fatal event that causes the thirteenth Doctor to regenerate is likely a personal battle between the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and the Master (Sacha Dhawan). Interviewer and DWM writer Paul Kirkley hints at the scene, “There’s … >
According to subscribers who have received their issue of Doctor Who Magazine 581 in the post, the title of the Doctor Who BBC centenary special is The Power of the Doctor. This is a title reminiscent of two previous Doctor Who episodes from two different eras; 1966’s The Power of the Daleks with Patrick Troughton … >
In a video interview with Queerpiphany, Yasmin Finney told the hosts the age of her Doctor Who character Rose and her similarity to another character she plays in Heartstopper, Elle Argent. “The character is called Rose. She’s another trans icon — a 15-year-old trans girl with a great, supportive family. Envision Heartstopper but fighting aliens.” … >
The identity of a new costume designer going forward from the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials has been discovered. The CV of Pam Downe, who designed costumes for Mr. Malcolm’s List, The Trial of Christine Keeler and the second series of The Spanish Princess, lists Doctor Who — Produced by Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner … >
Celebrating Forty years of the Fifth Doctor, Doctor Who star Janet Fielding answers our questions. 2022 marks forty years of the Fifth Doctor era and audio producers Big Finish are celebrating with two boxsets. Forty was released in January and Forty 2 comes out today. Across three stories, featuring classic villains, Peter Davison’s Doctor spends … >
A third director in addition to Rachel Talalay and Chanya Button is listed as working on the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials set to air in 2023. On the CV of makeup artist Stevie Smith, who worked on David Tennant’s makeup for the specials, director Tom Kingsley is listed alongside Talalay and Button as a … >
A new trailer has dropped for an animation of The Abominable Snowmen which will be released in on DVD, Blu-ray and as an exclusive Steelbook in the UK on September 5. The six-part Season 5 second Doctor story The Abominable Snowmen was recreated in animation based on audio recordings of the original episodes. Most of … >
A unique and slightly random piece of merchandise, the ‘Doctor Who Hare’ is going under the hammer. This summer, the Hares of Hampshire trail has seen a free, family-friendly trail of discovery across the cities of Southampton and Winchester. The trail is a Wild in Art event by The Murray Parish Trust and concludes on … >