Stephen Noonan makes his Big Finish debut as the First Doctor. To begin a new era for the character, Big Finish have made the bold decision to cast a new First Doctor. Enter Stephen Noonan, character actor and former member of the RSC, to give his take on the wily, witty and wilful original occupant … >
The challenges of production during the pandemic almost curtailed plans for a thirteenth series of Doctor Who, according to Chris Chibnall in a Radio Times interview. “That we made Doctor Who at all during the past two years is a miracle. There was a point around April/May 2020 where it looked like we’d have to … >
In an interview in Doctor Who Magazine 576, Legend of the Sea Devils co-writer Ella Road described how she explored the possibility of a queer relationship between the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and companion Yaz (Mandip Gill). “It’s not a huge part of the episode,” Ella Road explained as she described her enjoyment of writing the … >
Tom Baker goes Solo in his latest boxset of audio adventures. Solo is the latest outing for Tom Baker’s irrepressible Fourth Doctor. Set after ‘The Deadly Assassin’, so post-Sarah Jane, pre-Leela, it sees the Time Lord traveling without a companion. However, he makes a few allies along the way, naturally. Blood of the Time Lords … >
A new 10-part podcast adventure series, Doctor Who: Redacted will begin on BBC Sounds on Easter Sunday, 17 April. Bestselling author Juno Dawson leads the group of new and experienced writing talent for the new audio adventures, with a strong emphasis on diversity and regionality. The series entangles past and current storylines, cameos from the … >
The television premiere air times for the Doctor Who Easter special Legend of the Sea Devils have been confirmed for Easter Sunday, April 17, at 7:10pm BST on BBC One and at 2:10pm EDT on BBC America. Composite Synopsis: In a swashbuckling pirate adventure, the Doctor, Yaz and Dan come face to fin with one … >
Sharpe author Bernard Cornwell’s historical fiction trilogy is getting the adaptation treatment. Last year we watched with interest as Bad Wolf, the production company formed by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardener were acquired by Sony Pictures Television. The Cardiff-based production company has been responsible for the BBC’s adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, as … >
Bad Bolf LTD’s Jane Tranter and Sony Pictures Television’s Wayne Garvie were the keynote speakers at the MIPTV conference in Cannes. The Duo were there to discuss the power of great content and how an independent production company can grow in the global marketplace and maintain creative vision. Tranter declined to reveal the actor who … >
A full trailer was released for the Doctor Who Easter special, Legend of the Sea Devils. Composite Synopsis: In a swashbuckling pirate adventure, the Doctor, Yaz and Dan come face to fin with one of the Doctor’s oldest adversaries in a coastal village in 19th century China. Madam Ching is on a mission to track … >
In an interview in Doctor Who Magazine 576, Showrunner Chris Chibnall described the plot of Legend of the Sea Devils, the 2022 Doctor Who Easter special, as one involving lost treasure. “In our story, [pirate leader] Madam Ching is on a mission to track down the lost treasure of the Flor de la Mar, a … >