A 116-page bookazine from the publishers of Doctor Who Magazine examines the world of Jon Pertwee’s Doctor Who during 1972. Season 9 offered viewers some much-needed glamour and excitement amid the economic gloom of the early 1970s. In episodes that played like a colourful comic strip brought to life on the screen, the debonair Doctor … >
Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor Season 9 Blu-ray is available for pre-order for a spring release. A specially shot announcement trailer was released, written by new series contributor Pete McTighe (Kerblam! and Praxues) and featuring Katy Manning back as Jo. Across an action-packed twenty-six episodes, the Doctor and Jo (Katy Manning) face off against Daleks, Ogrons, … >
Legend of the Sea Devils, is the swashbuckling Doctor Who Easter special written by Ella Road and Chris Chibnall and directed by Haolu Wang. What follows are select behind-the-scenes media from the cast and crew of the making of the episode. Chris Chibnall, executive producer Mat Strevens, production designer Dafydd Shurmer, costume designer Ray Holman, … >
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 … >
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 … >
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 … >
As we previously reported, the second of three 2022 Doctor Who specials, Legend of the Sea Devils, will air on BBC One Easter Sunday, April 17. The air date was officially announced on official social media on Monday, March 28, 2022, twenty days before the special airs. 🏴☠️ 17.04.22 #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/7dbI0JXEqs — Doctor Who: Legend … >
In issue 351 of SFX magazine, it is revealed that the Sea Devils in the Doctor Who Easter special, Legend of the Sea Devils dress and act as pirates. “So this is a whole new story with the Sea Devils,” costume designer Ray Holman told SFX. “The Doctor meets them again and we’re on a … >
As we previously reported the second of three 2022 Doctor Who specials, Legend of the Sea Devils, will air on BBC One Easter Sunday, April 17 — most likely around 7:00pm BST. To recap, the Easter transmission date was first discovered on the Legend of the Sea Devils director Haolu Wang’s online CV. .@haoluwang‘s credit … >