Doctor Who, Revolution of the Daleks: behind the scenes

The BBC released a video of filming the Doctor Who New Year special Revolution of the Daleks. The scene featured is the Doctor’s reunion with her companions in Sheffield. Leaf blowers were employed to simulate the TARDIS materialization effect which led to some behind-the-scenes hi-jinks from Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole. More hi-jinks abound in … >

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Jodie Whittaker Thirteenth Doctor Revolution of the Daleks

Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks review

Revolution of the Daleks, the 2020/21 festive special Doctor Who episode allowed several story strands room to grow, and also brought some to a conclusion. Did it entertain and was it that special? Be warned — spoilers follow. Where were we? Back before 2020, we had a Dalek festive story in Resolution of the Daleks. Series 12 brought … >

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Doctor Who Series 13: what is known so far

Some production news for Doctor Who Series 13 was revealed in recent cast and crew interviews and some filming reports. The series began principal photography on November 2, 2020 and eight episodes are planned so far. Who is in the TARDIS team? Jodie Whittaker will be back as the thirteenth Doctor with companion Yasmin (Yaz) … >

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John Bishop joins Doctor Who as Dan

John Bishop joins Doctor Who as new companion Dan

Just after Revolution of the Daleks the BBC revealed a new secret: John Bishop joins Doctor Who If you didn’t switch off after the end of tonights Doctor Who, you’ll have seen a short trailer and a big reveal: John Bishop joins Doctor Who. Bishop had this to say: “If I could tell my younger self that … >

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Captain Jack and the Tenth Doctor reunited

Captain Jack and the Tenth Doctor reunited on audio

John Barrowman and David Tennant are back together in May 2021! He may have just helped Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor, but (it’s timey-wimey) you can soon hear Captain Jack and the Tenth Doctor reunited on audio, thanks to Big Finish In May 2021, the Big Finish Torchwood range reaches its fiftieth episode, and what better way … >

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Free Speech – Doctor Who Short Trips audio review

Free Speech is the winner of 2020’s ‘Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trips Opportunity’. Celebrating the life of the late Big Finish staffer, the competition opens the door to fresh talent by inviting story submissions. The winning idea is then developed, recorded and finally released for free. This year’s tale, by Eugenie Pusenjak, was chosen by … >

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The Shattered Hourglass – Doctor Who Short Trips 10.12 audio review

The Shattered Hourglass is the latest Doctor Who Short Trip and the last in the regular monthly schedule of download-only releases. The Doctor arrives in the 52nd century, there to interfere with the Time Agency’s latest operation. He deems they have gone too far in “timelocking” a whole galaxy; implemented as a precaution when it … >

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Doctor Who Series 13: showrunner talks of 2021 premiere

In a Zoom interview with Total TV Guide magazine in November, Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall said something very interesting about writing and filming the new run of eight episodes. “[It] has been challenging in ways you don’t expect. But part of that is knowing we want to get the show back on air, and … >

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Revolution of the Daleks Doctor Who Goes 4K HDR

Doctor Who goes 4K HDR for Revolution of the Daleks

New Years day special Revolution of the Daleks is when Doctor Who goes 4K HDR. Doctor Who joins Her Majesty the Queen  this year as Doctor Who goes 4K HDR. If you’ve access to a newer TV (or higher resolution tablet / desktop), Revolution of the Daleks will be available in 4K HDR. If you’ve never tried it before, and … >

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