Doctor Who: The Giggle — full cast list

A cast list for the third and final Doctor Who 60th anniversary special, The Giggle, was released in Radio Times Magazine. The giggle of a mysterious puppet is driving the human race insane. The terrifying Toymaker holds the human race in his grasp. When the Doctor discovers the return of his old foe, he is … >

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Doctor Who episode dedicated in memory of Bernard Cribbins

The late Bernard Cribbins made his final screen appearance at the end of the second Doctor Who 60th anniversary special Wild Blue Yonder. A special tribute to him appeared in the end credits of the special. In the making-of special, Doctor Who: Unleashed, Russell T Davies said he was glad to have completed one special … >

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Ruby Sunday’s foundling mystery continues into the 2024 Doctor Who series

Showrunner Russell T Davies explained to SFX Magazine how companion Ruby Sunday’s introduction in the Doctor Who 2023 Christmas special The Church on Ruby Road differs from the interruption of the ordinary life of companion Rose Tyler in her 2002 introductory episode Rose. “Ruby’s different. It’s the sense of a story interrupted. She has a … >

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The CultBox Podcast Roundup – November 2023

Here’s our November 2023 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox.  In no particular order, the picks this month are… The Official Doctor Who Podcast – 60th Anniversary Special 1 ‘The Star Beast’ Doctor Who‘s 60th Anniversary comes with a shiny new podcast, hosted by Juno Dawson, Christel Dee and Tyrell Charles. … >

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Doctor Who in-vision commentary coming to BBC iPlayer

On-screen commentary is coming to BBC iPlayer for selected upcoming episodes of Doctor Who to expand the viewing experience with special guests giving exclusive insight into the creation and filming of some of the new adventures. Available directly after selected episodes air on BBC One and iPlayer, viewers can head to the Whoniverse to get … >

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the Official Doctor Who Podcast hosts - Christel Dee, Juno Dawson & Tyrell Charles

The Official Doctor Who Podcast announced

Fans can join Juno Dawson, Tyrell Charles and Christel Dee for a discussion after each new episode of Doctor Who airs.  While Doctor Who has branched out into lots of media in its 60 years, from comics and novels to bubble bath and underpants, it’s never had an official podcast. That all changes with the … >

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Julian Bleach as Davros in Doctor Who's 2023 Children in Need scene

Julian Bleach reprises his Doctor Who role as Davros for Children in Need

In a brilliant, specially-filmed scene for BBC Children in Need, Julian Bleach reprised his role as the villainous scientist Davros, the creator of the Daleks. Typically seen in his life-sustaining “chair” resembling the base unit of a Dalek’s casing, this time Davros is seen as an able-bodied Kaled scientist scheming to encase the mutant Kaled … >

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