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News: Moths Down Under Posted: 19 May 2009 05:52 PM PDT Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf writer and performer Toby Hadoke has been embarking on something of a "world tour" with his one man show this year, and his trip to New Zealand has resulted in a quite different interview to the usual ones. Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf tells the amusing tale of Hadoke's life against the backdrop of an obsession with the series, with loads of little gems in it. I don't recall any reference to this detail from the audio recording, however - likely...

Hugos and Eagles Posted: 19 May 2009 05:31 PM PDT Thanks very much to everyone who was so kind about Captain Britain.  But onwards and upwards. I'm honoured to have been asked to present the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation: Short Form in Montreal this summer.  I promise, in the face of whatever pressures are put on me, not to fiddle with the envelopes.  And phew, this means I get into the Hugo party without having to pretend to be Lou

News: Charity Time Lords Posted: 19 May 2009 09:58 AM PDT Those valiant Hyde Fundraisers have been at it again, this time crossing the Pennines to provide Doctor Who themed charity fun in Doncaster! No doubt greeted with an "Areet Duck?" while dressed as Ood, Time Lords and the Doctor himself, Mike Bargh, pal Andy and his wife Debs helped raise &ound;600 for local charities, &ound;200 of which has been donated to MacMillan Cancer Support, the current adopted charity of the day's venue at Lakeside Village shopping centre. Established in...

News: Radiophonic Live Posted: 19 May 2009 09:34 AM PDT It's totally something not to be missed if you can make it to London - the best of the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop has been performed at the Roundhouse! Featuring Workshop archivist Mark Ayres and three of its key '70s players, Paddy Kingsland, Roger Limb and Peter Howell clad in white lab-coats and accompanied by extensive brass and percussion, the iconic soundsmiths of yesteryear brought back to life some of the most remarkable and memorable sounds from BBC television history, which...

Dollhouse 1.01 "Ghost" Posted: 19 May 2009 08:00 AM PDT Written by: Joss Whedon Directed by: Joss Whedon Rating: THE ONE WHERE A troubled young woman named Caroline is offered the opportunity of a clean slate, which she accepts. Her mind is then wiped, she's renamed "Echo" and she becomes an... Read More

Dollhouse starts tonight on Sci Fi Posted: 19 May 2009 02:20 AM PDT It's just been announced that Joss Whedon's latest series, Dollhouse, will be getting a second season. The show has recently finished airing in the US but it gets its UK premiere tonight on Sci Fi. The series stars Eliza Dushku (formerly Faith in Buffy and... Read More

Goodbye Captain Britain Posted: 19 May 2009 01:51 AM PDT As you may have noticed, there's no solicitation today for #16 of Captain Britain and MI-13.  That, unfortunately, is because #15 is the last issue.  A lot of books end without a word from their creative teams, but, with Marvel's blessing, I didn't want that to be the case this time.  There are, I think, a few things worth saying at this point.   Firstly, and most importantly, I wanted to say a

Exclusive: 'Without a Trace,' 'Privileged,' canceled, 'Gossip ... - Entertainment Weekly Posted: 18 May 2009 11:51 PM PDT Exclusive: 'Without a Trace,' 'Privileged,' canceled, 'Gossip ... Entertainment Weekly I'm waiting for Eureka,Sanctuary,Dr.Who and Torchwood to come back. Primevil is back. SciFi and the BBC are usually better at keeping shows I like except for when sci fi cancelled Dresden Files. The moral of the story is don't enjoy the shows I do ...

John Barrowman to star in La Cage aux Folles - Stage Posted: 18 May 2009 10:23 PM PDT John Barrowman to star in La Cage aux Folles Stage, UK Torchwood star John Barrowman has confirmed that he is to join the West End production of La Cage aux Folles from September. Barrowman announced to fans attending his UK solo tour in Birmingham last night that he would be taking over the role of Albin ...

John Barrowman Joins Menier Chocolate Factory's La Cage aux Folles ... - Broadway World Posted: 18 May 2009 10:02 PM PDT John Barrowman Joins Menier Chocolate Factory's La Cage aux Folles ... Broadway World, NY According to JohnBarrowman.com, "Having created the role of Captain Jack Harkness in the first series of Russell T Davies's revamped Doctor Who for BBC TV, the character created such an impact that he was given his own spin off series, Torchwood, ...

John Barrowman to Join Cast of London's La Cage aux Folles - Playbill.com Posted: 18 May 2009 09:39 PM PDT John Barrowman to Join Cast of London's La Cage aux Folles Playbill.com, NY Barrowman is best known for creating the role of Captain Jack Harness in the first series of Russell T. Davies' revamped "Doctor Who" for BBC TV, from which his own spin-off series, "Torchwood," was created. He has also appeared in series 3 and 4 of ...

Pulp giant APP set to assault Sumatra orangutan sanctuary - Science Centric Posted: 18 May 2009 09:02 PM PDT Pulp giant APP set to assault Sumatra orangutan sanctuary Science Centric, Bulgaria The groups have been highly critical of an APP/SMG environmental impact assessment for the neighbouring and also critically important PT Dalek Hutani Esa concession, saying it takes no account of key wildlife and indigenous peoples' needs and should be ...

Shatner and Khan could be in Star Trek 2 Posted: 18 May 2009 06:42 PM PDT As the new movie completely reboots the series and sets Star Trek off in a new alternate reality, we have to wonder whether this means Kirk won't die when he did and he and Khan won't clash like the did. And JJ Abrams has been asked these questions by others,... Read More

Loggers ready to assault orang utan sanctuary - People & the Planet Posted: 18 May 2009 04:56 PM PDT Loggers ready to assault orang utan sanctuary People & the Planet, UK The groups have been highly critical of an APP/SMG environmental impact assessment for the neighbouring and also critically important PT Dalek Hutani Esa concession, saying it takes no account of key wildlife and indigenous peoples' needs and should be ...

Dr Who fanatic invades Auckland's Comedy Festival - 3 News NZ Posted: 18 May 2009 04:16 PM PDT Dr Who fanatic invades Auckland's Comedy Festival 3 News NZ, New Zealand He has even heard from none other than Dr Who himself. "When they realised it was a proper comedy show...I got a phonecall from David Tennant - and if you wanna know the outcome you'll have to come to the show," he teases.

Students discover delights of chemistry - Media Newswire (press release) Posted: 18 May 2009 04:15 PM PDT Students discover delights of chemistry Media Newswire (press release), NY Around 60 students from 15 schools in the region will enjoy a fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry being held at the University of Bristol today [Monday 18 May]. The event, taking place in the School of Chemistry's ...

BBC Radiophonic Workshop at The Roundhouse - Telegraph.co.uk Posted: 18 May 2009 03:58 PM PDT BBC Radiophonic Workshop at The Roundhouse Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom Above the stage three large screens showed scenes from the programme in its original heyday; a black and white TARDIS evaporating, Cybermen on the march, Sea Devils straggling up a beach, Tom Baker 'regenerating' into Peter Davison. ...

Cardiff Bay “drama village” mooted for BBC Wales programme production - WalesOnline Posted: 18 May 2009 01:49 PM PDT Cardiff Bay "drama village" mooted for BBC Wales programme production WalesOnline, United Kingdom BBC Wales bosses favour bringing the production of popular programmes like Dr Who, Torchwood, Casualty and Pobol y Cwm on to one site in Roath Basin. Yesterday, BBC Wales Controller Menna Richards sent a circular to all members of staff saying the ...

Billie Piper Returns to Kiss Doctor Who Good-Bye - Wired Blogs Posted: 18 May 2009 01:35 PM PDT Billie Piper Returns to Kiss Doctor Who Good-Bye Wired Blogs By John Scott Lewinski One reason why it really is time for Russell T. Davies to step down as Doctor Who executive producer is because he must be running out of ways to bring the same faces back to the show for yet another reunion. ...

Billie Piper Returns to Kiss Who Good-Bye - Wired News Posted: 18 May 2009 01:32 PM PDT Billie Piper Returns to Kiss Who Good-Bye Wired News By John Scott Lewinski One reason why it really is time for Russell T. Davies to step down as Doctor Who executive producer is because he must be running out of ways to bring the same faces back to the show for yet another reunion. ...

Sara Lee brings back the Brylcreem Boy - Marketing Posted: 18 May 2009 12:49 PM PDT Sara Lee brings back the Brylcreem Boy Marketing, UK The young actor is set to take over from David Tennant in TV series Doctor Who. Aged 26, Smith could appeal to both young and old Brylcreem users. Fresh faced actor Nick Hoult, best known for playing Tony Stonem in teenage drama Skins, ...

Michael Sheen hits out at lack of drama funds - WalesOnline Posted: 18 May 2009 12:12 PM PDT Michael Sheen hits out at lack of drama funds WalesOnline, United Kingdom Sheen joined stars of film and television such as Ruth Jones, Russell T Davies, Matthew Rees and Eve Myles at the Welsh Bafta Awards at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay on Sunday night. He said: "There's definitely never been a lack of talent in ...

Daily Post Arts Editor's Pick of the Day: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - Liverpool Daily Post Posted: 18 May 2009 12:07 PM PDT Daily Post Arts Editor's Pick of the Day: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Liverpool Daily Post, UK MUSIC: Torchwood star John Barrowman, above, is performing a range of his favourite songs in tonight's concert, including those made famous by Bette Midler, Elaine Paige and Joni Mitchell. This is one date of 17, and you could find yourself sitting ...

Great reaction from pupils at chemistry festival - Bristol Evening Post Posted: 18 May 2009 11:01 AM PDT Great reaction from pupils at chemistry festival Bristol Evening Post, UK Pupils from Colston's Girls' School in Bristol and across the West put their chemistry skills to the test to try to save Dr Who's Tardis from the Cybermen. About 120 pupils aged 11 to 13 worked to crack the chemical reactions necessary to repair the ...

A Weekend of Awards (Part Two) Posted: 18 May 2009 11:00 AM PDT Doctor Who wins two BAFTA Television Craft Awards

A Weekend of Awards (Part One) Posted: 18 May 2009 11:00 AM PDT Doctor Who receives four BAFTA Cymru Awards

News: Regeneration Imminent? (SPOILERS AHOY) Posted: 18 May 2009 09:41 AM PDT io9.com has featured the return of Billie Piper to Doctor Who alongside its daily dose of spoilers and other nonsense, and thrown a heavy sprinkling of Rose and Jackie Tyler photos into the mix. That's right, Camille Coduri is also returning to Doctor Who one last time - and it seems there is more to this particular return than meets the eye. Not only are Jackie and Rose Tyler wandering around the Powell Estate - rumours suggest this takes place in 2005, before the Doctor and Rose ever met...

The Radiophonic Workshop at Roundhouse, NW1 - Times Online Posted: 18 May 2009 04:27 AM PDT The Radiophonic Workshop at Roundhouse, NW1 Times Online, UK Many "unprofitable" departments at the BBC met their end during John Birt's stewardship. Arguably none, however, has been mourned as intensely as the Radiophonic Workshop. After 39 years creating bespoke music for hundreds of programmes, ...

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