Jenna Coleman to lead cast of ITV’s Queen Victoria drama

Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman will star as a young Queen Victoria in ITV’s major new drama series from the makers of Poldark. Victoria will follow the early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18, through to her courtship and marriage to Price Albert. The eight-part … >

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‘Doctor Who’ synopsis revealed for ‘The Witch’s Familiar’

The BBC has released the official story synopsis for the second episode of Doctor Who‘s new season. Written by showrunner Steven Moffat, ‘The Witch’s Familiar’ will air on Saturday 26 September on BBC One. The synopsis reads: “Trapped and alone in a terrifying Dalek city, the Doctor is at the heart of an evil Empire; no … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spoiler-free preview: ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’

‘The Magician’s Apprentice’. When an episode wears a title as Harry Potterish as that, you’d expect its characters to be shrouded in an invisibility cloak. There’s an element of that – it’s called a BBC embargo. However, if you’re looking for wizardiness or witchcraft, look elsewhere. The Doctor’s magic sonic screwdriver may have its part … >

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Watch Jenna Coleman’s attempt at a Scottish accent

Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman made a valiant try at a Scottish accent at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto. We’re not sure what Peter Capaldi would think of it though. Watch the video… @Jenna_Coleman_ attempt at a Scottish accent. #FanExpoCan pic.twitter.com/TF8TuaAq9a — Marvelous (@Shuebzters) September 7, 2015

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‘Sherlock’ director joins ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special

Douglas Mackinnon has been revealed as the director of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. The online CV of Director of Photography Suzie Lavelle confirms the news. Mackinnon directed the upcoming one-off Sherlock Christmas special earlier this year and has previously directed seven episodes of Doctor Who, including ‘Flatline’, ‘Time Heist’, ‘Listen’, ‘Cold War’, ‘The … >

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3 new pics from ‘Doctor Who’ Season 9’s opening two-parter

BBC America has unveiled a set of new images from the two-part story that will open the new season of Doctor Who. Peter Capaldi returns for his second season as the Doctor on Saturday 19 September on BBC One in ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’. Part 2, titled ‘The Witch’s Familiar’, will air the following weekend. The … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writer Moffat teases ‘movie-sized’ opener for Season 9

Steven Moffat has described the two-part story which opens the new season of Doctor Who as “a blockbuster”. Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman return as the Doctor and Clara on Saturday 19 September on BBC One in ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’. The story’s concluding part, ‘The Witch’s Familiar’, will air the following weekend. Speaking to Doctor … >

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