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- Free Audiobook: "Doctor Who: The Jade Pyramid" - American Consumer News
- Royal Shakespeare Company puts 10000 costumes on sale - Independent
- Fan Documents the Multifaceted Beauty of Karen Gillan - Anglophenia (blog)
- Daleks featured in new ad for BBC One HD channel
- The Christmas Trap
- Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 234 Extra Edition - 2011 DVD Releases, Torchwood: Miracle Day news, and more!
- Will Smith's Kids Should Take a Break - Gawker
- New series of Red Dwarf confirmed - Shadowlocked (blog)
- The Dark Knight Rises - Student Operated Press
- Russell T. Davies reflects on New Who
- Review: The Ark - DVD
- Kelly Rose Bradford: At least dogs don't demand Doctor Who stuff - Staines News
- Additional 'Doctor Who' Casting Revealed - Airlock Alpha
- Kelly Rose Bradford: At least dogs don't demand Doctor Who stuff - Hounslow Chronicle
- First phase completed on Cardiff's new Drama village
- Broadcast time for A Christmas Carol in New Zealand
- Bif Bang Pow! to market new Doctor Who products
- Has Amy swallowed another planet?
- The Gemini Contagion - CD Cover and Details
- Audio Go: Target Update
- Return of the Mac!
- BBC iPlayer passes milestone with 145m requests in December - HEXUS
- Character Options unveil new ‘Character Building' toys
- Doctor Who: Karen Gillan BBC photoshoot - Shadowlocked (blog)
- Of Saoirse Ronan… and Itaril - TheOneRing.net
- Merchandise update – new ‘Ride In' Daleks revealed
- DVD Review: Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol - Herts Advertiser
- Karen Gillan, David Tennant attend Radio Times party
- BBC Wales Drama village: Phase One complete
- Yet More New Series Casting
- Doctor regenerates as mini figure - Buxton Advertiser
- Documentary lifts lid on Scotsman Lachlan Macquarie - known as the Father of ... - Scottish Daily Record
- Doctor Who: Amy Pond will fall pregnant - but is it Rory's? - Unreality TV
- Doctor Who brought down to (toy) size - Yorkshire Post
- David Tennant and Karen Gillan at the Radio Times Covers Party
- BBC Wales Drama village's first phase completed - BBC News
- Jonathan Ross in Knight and Squire
- Cam mawr ymlaen i bentref drama - BBC News
- Thursday, Jan. 20: Filming Locations in NYC, LA, Wilmington & more including ... - On Location Vacations
- USA: Day Four
| Free Audiobook: "Doctor Who: The Jade Pyramid" - American Consumer News Posted: 20 Jan 2011 01:09 PM PST
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| Royal Shakespeare Company puts 10000 costumes on sale - Independent Posted: 20 Jan 2011 10:01 AM PST
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| Fan Documents the Multifaceted Beauty of Karen Gillan - Anglophenia (blog) Posted: 20 Jan 2011 09:12 AM PST
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| Daleks featured in new ad for BBC One HD channel Posted: 20 Jan 2011 08:38 AM PST Everybody's favourite exterminators, the Daleks, can be seen in a new advert from the BBC which is airing to promote the launch of the BBC One HD channel. An array of the BBC's most familiar faces are featured in the short promo, but none so more familiar for Whovians than the Eternal, Drone and Supreme Daleks, which pop up at [...] | ||
| Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:52 AM PST For all those of you that have an iPhone, an iPod Touch or an iPad, you can now update the newest Doctor Who game The Mazes of Time to include an additional adventure called The Christmas Trap (you can tell when they intended to release it!) With three new chapters for you to go through, this brand new adventure features the return of one of the doctor's oldest and deadliest enemies, the Autons. Described as:
This seems to be the way that Doctor Who games are evolving at the moment, with downloadable games at the heart of keeping people entertained and it's still early days from the makers as well, it's not a bold statement to make to say that the downloadable Doctor Who games you can get from the BBC website could one day make an appearance on Apples famous gadgets. For all those of you that are lucky enough to able to play this add on, we want your opinions on what the game is like! You can download The Christmas Trap for 59p via the Apple app store. (Via DoctorWhoTV) | ||
| Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:35 AM PST
"I never touch alcohol." Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 234 EXTRA Edition In this Extra Edition of Doctor Who: Podshock we include a discussions and news on 2011 Doctor Who DVD releases, Torchwood: Miracle Day, the passing of Norman Taylor, revisiting last month's A Christmas Carol special, and more. Hosted by Louis Trapani ( @LouisTrapani ), Dave Cooper ( @daveac ) and Graeme Sheridan ( @The2ndDoctor ). | ||
| Will Smith's Kids Should Take a Break - Gawker Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:32 AM PST
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| New series of Red Dwarf confirmed - Shadowlocked (blog) Posted: 20 Jan 2011 07:22 AM PST
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| The Dark Knight Rises - Student Operated Press Posted: 20 Jan 2011 05:45 AM PST
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| Russell T. Davies reflects on New Who Posted: 20 Jan 2011 04:48 AM PST Assignment X have added an interview with previous Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T. Davies: Russell T. Davies, the man most directly responsible for the resurrection of the Doctor Who franchise in 2005, was on hand at the Television Critic’s Association to promote his upcoming fourth season of Torchwood, also a Who connected show. And, of course, Assignment X couldn’t resist asking his thoughts on the new Doctor Who series post his exit. “Of course I love it! Stephen Moffat’s most important role is to get me a DVD before that Saturday of transmission,” says Davies. “This new season it’s going to go out on BBC America on the same day, but I still want the DVD because it won’t have adverts!” Davies, who was a fan of the show from childhood, has re-discovered his passion for the series and can’t get enough of it. “I’m loving it, I am absolutely loving it,” Davies says. “This morning before I came to Pasadena I was sitting there reading the Doctor Who Series Companion Part 2 and reading about the cut scenes from ‘The Hungry Earth’, and I thought, ‘What a fan am I?”’Can’t wait for the new series, can’t wait!” The former Who showrunner went on to explain that he does have some creative links to the series, since he is in charge of the Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures, but he does like to be left in the dark “I really don’t want to know what’s happening,” he explains. “I have to know some things, because I am still running The Sarah Jane Adventures, and there’s no specific crossover, but we have to make sure we’re in the same universe. For example I got a call from my agent yesterday about something in Doctor Who, that I’m not going to tell you, but it thrilled me, and I thought God that’s exciting! I have tiny moments of contact, but I don’t want too many of them because I want to sit and watch it like a kid.” [Source: Assignment X]
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| Posted: 20 Jan 2011 04:02 AM PST Reviewed by: Doctor Who Online Manufacturer: BBC DVD / 2|Entertain Written By: Paul Erickson and Lesley Scott RRP: &ound;19.99 Release Date: 14th February 2011 Right from the off, The Ark is a story that grips the viewer, owing to the magnificent jungle set that gives us a sense of scale - not to mention the striking sight of the eventual villain, all within the first 60 seconds. But all is not what it seems in this serial, that packs some shocking twists and suspenseful builds, to what turns out to be an incredibly intelligently constructed adventure. The twist that comes at the end of Episode Two in particular is a direct example of the intelligence in the script. Throughout the first two episodes, the viewer simply accepts the fact that the Monoids are essentially slaves to the humans of the Ark. And only when the situation is flipped in Episode Three, do you suddenly realise the poignancy of this acceptance and how actions have consequences. There are several morals within the story, but perhaps the most painstakingly obvious one is never time travel if you have a cold! The DVD is rounded off with some connecting features that compliment the story. The 'Commentary' is moderated by Toby Hadoke and features Peter Purves (Steven) & Michael Imison (Director). Toby does an excellent job of guiding the guests, of which both contribute evenly with some great stories and memories. One such story tells us how unaccommodating the BBC was to the Elephant (seen in Episode One) at the time, and how the director had to keep it in a van outside of his house, overnight. 'All's Wells That Ends Wells' looks at Doctor Who's connection to H.G. Wells, and the inspiration taken from his work. In particular looking at the similarities between The Ark, and H.G. Wells' The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, The Sleeper Awakes and The War of the Worlds. It includes interviews with Matthew Sweet (Historian & Writer), Kim Newman (Novelist & Critic), Dominic Sandbrook (Historian & Writer), Tony Keen (Research Associate, Open University) & Graham Sleight (Editor, "Foundation"). Even fans of Wells' work will be surprised at just how much influence he appears to have given to this story. 'One Hit Wonder' casts a light on why some Doctor Who monsters only appeared once, with a spotlight on The Monoids, in particular. The feature includes interviews with Jacqueline Rayner (Author), Dominic Sandbrook (Historian & Writer), Kim Newman (Novelist & Critic) & Matthew Sweet (Writer & Historian). This feature could have been a little longer, perhaps focusing on some of the other 'one hit wonders' such as The Zygons, The Sensorites or The Axons. 'Riverside Story' is a 20-minute feature that looks at London's Riverside Studios; Doctor Who's temporary home from 1964-1968. Presented by Matthew Sweet as he brings Peter Purves back to the location, we learn about some of the challenges that The Ark faced, not to mention, how to build a Jungle within a spaceship! The documentary also features sit-down interviews with Peter Purves and Michael Imison (Director). Apart from the main story itself, this documentary is the set piece in The Ark DVD, adding newfound respect for a building that was instrumental in one of Doctor Who's most important periods. The 'Coming Soon Trailer' is for the Mara Tales box-set. It's a terrific trailer, cut perfectly together with a slick soundtrack and CGI titles that will have you counting down the days until its release. The final spoken line in the trailer sums up the imminent release perfectly... "The Mara's waited a long time for this return, I think it plans to be spectacular". As with previous releases, there are the usual 'Radio Times Billings', 'Photo Gallery' and 'Production Information Subtitles'. Overall another solid release from 2|Entertain, with some excellent value added material. If the DVD could benefit from one thing, it would be a feature on the costume and make-up behind the visually stunning Monoids. A more than worthwhile purchase for any fan of Doctor Who, H.G Wells or big wigs and one-eyed monsters!
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| Kelly Rose Bradford: At least dogs don't demand Doctor Who stuff - Staines News Posted: 20 Jan 2011 03:53 AM PST
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| Additional 'Doctor Who' Casting Revealed - Airlock Alpha Posted: 20 Jan 2011 03:50 AM PST
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| Kelly Rose Bradford: At least dogs don't demand Doctor Who stuff - Hounslow Chronicle Posted: 20 Jan 2011 03:29 AM PST
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| First phase completed on Cardiff's new Drama village Posted: 20 Jan 2011 03:26 AM PST The first phase of work has been completed on BBC Wales' new drama village located on Cardiff Bay! As BBC News reports, the final section of concrete on the floor was laid in a topping out ceremony, during which its name was unveiled as Roath Lock. Work commenced on the studios back in June last year, and once completed they will be home [...] | ||
| Broadcast time for A Christmas Carol in New Zealand Posted: 20 Jan 2011 03:13 AM PST Prime has confirmed when they'll be screening A Christmas Carol in New Zealand! The Christmas special, which stars Michael Gambon as Kazran and Katherine Jenkins as Abigail Pettigrew, will air on the channel on Sunday 30th January at 8:30pm. To save Amy and Rory from a crashing space liner, the Doctor must first save the soul of a [...] | ||
| Bif Bang Pow! to market new Doctor Who products Posted: 20 Jan 2011 02:58 AM PST US toy company Bif Bang Pow! have announced that they have teamed up with BBC Worldwide to create a new line of Doctor Who action figures, bobbleheads and collectibles! The range will cover all eras of the series, from 1963 to present day, with the first products expected in the summer. Alongside the "articulated retro" figures, which will [...] | ||
| Has Amy swallowed another planet? Posted: 20 Jan 2011 02:56 AM PST
There are some rumours that sound plausible and there are others that are so silly they can't possibly be true. This one falls under the latt Read more ...
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| The Gemini Contagion - CD Cover and Details Posted: 20 Jan 2011 12:21 AM PST AudioGO have sent DWO the cover and details for the forthcoming CD release of The Gemini Contagion. The ice-planet Vinsk, in the year 2112. The all-new anti-viral handwash, Gemini, has been laced with Meme-Spawn: a sentient micro-organism which makes the user fluent in every language in the universe. However, manufacturer Zalnex made one crucial mistake. They didn’t test Gemini on humans, who are seized by the violent urge to communicate but speak every language all at once – with a manic, garbled shriek – and pass on the virus by touch. The Doctor and Amy arrive on an Earth-bound cargo-ship loaded with Gemini, where a human crew are succumbing to the virus which has nasty second and third phases in store. When the Doctor and Amy are separated, they both know that it’s only a matter of time before Amy is infected. With the ship locked on course, and no way of curing the sufferers, the Doctor is faced with a terrible decision: does he save Amy, or Earth? Meera Syal reads this exclusive audio story featuring the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond. Written specially for audio by Jason Arnopp, ‘The Gemini Contagion’ is read by Meera Syal, who played Nasreen Chaudhry in the BBC TV episodes ‘The Hungry Earth’ and ‘Cold Blood’.
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| Posted: 20 Jan 2011 12:14 AM PST  The range of Target Novelisation adaptations from Audio Go is about to enter new territory with the first original novelisation of a televised story.Previously penned by Terrance Dicks, this year sees Doctor Who and The Stones of Blood being released as a brand new version written by its original television script writer, David Fisher. Talking to Doctor Who Magazine, commissioning editor Michael Stevens says: Back last year I asked David Fisher whether he would be interested in penning his own novelisation of the story in which he would be able to expand upon the characters and backgrounds of the adventure. David took on the challenge and has delivered a superb new telling of the story. The novelisation is read by Susan Engel, who played Vivien Fay in the story, and also features John Leeson who provides the voice of K9.This is a one-off for the time being, because there are still dozens and dozens of original Target novelisation queuing up to be released as Audiobooks. I'm hoping it will prove to be a popular diversion from the norm, and one which will perhaps pique the curiousity of many Doctor Who fans. The adaptation is due for release on the 5th May, following on from the scheduled releases below:  The Edge of Destruction, out nowWilliam Russell reads this exciting novelisation of a classic Doctor Who adventure. In a final bid to regain control of the TARDIS' faulty control system the Doctor is driven to experiment with a dangerous untried combination. With a violent explosion the TARDIS blacks out and the crew find themselves trapped inside. A simple technical fault? Sabotage? Or something even more sinister? Tension mounts as the Doctor and his companions begin to suspect one another. What has happened to the TARDIS? Slowly a terrifying suspicion dawns. Has the TARDIS become the prisoner of some powerful fifth intelligence which is even now haunting the time-machine's dark and gloomy corridors? William Russell, who played the Doctor's companion Ian in the original TV serial, reads Nigel Robinson's complete and unabridged novelisation, first published by Target Books in 1988.  The War Games, due 3rd February 2011David Troughton reads this thrilling novelisation of a classic Doctor Who adventure. Mud, barbed wire, the smell of death...The year is 1917 and the TARDIS has materialised on the Western Front during the First World War. Or has it? For very soon the Doctor finds himself pursued by the soldiers of Ancient Rome; and, then he and his companions are reliving the American Civil War of 1863. And is this really Earth, or just a mock-up created by the War Lords? As Doctor Who solves the mystery, he has to admit he is faced with an evil of such magnitude that he cannot combat it on his own - he has to call for the help of his own people, the Time Lords. So, for the first time, it is revealed who is Doctor Who - a maverick Time Lord who 'borrowed' the TARDIS without permission. By appealing to the Time Lords he gives away his position in Time and Space. Thus comes about the Trial of Doctor Who... David Troughton reads Malcolm Hulke's complete and unabridged novelisation, first published by Target Books in 1979.  The Ribos Operation, due 3rd March 2011John Leeson reads this thrilling novelisation of a classic Doctor Who adventure. Reluctantly cancelling his well-earned holiday, the Doctor sets off in the Tardis to trace and re-assemble the six segments of the Key to Time on which the stability of the entire Universe depends. Assisted by the argumentative Romanadvoratrelundar and K9, he lands on the planet Ribos in search of the first segment and finds himself entangled in the machinations of two sinister strangers, Garron and the Graff Vynda Ka. Who are they? Is Garron simply a shady confidence-trickster dealing in interplanetary real estate? Is the Graff Vynda Ka just a power-crazed exile bent on revenge? Or are they both really agents of the Black Guardian, intent upon seizing the precious Key in order to throw the Universe into eternal chaos? Risking his life within the monster-infested catacombs of Ribos, the Doctor has to use all his wit and ingenuity to find out... This is an exciting unabridged reading, with music and sound effects, and this novelisation of a classic Doctor Who adventure, first published by Target Books in 1979. Inferno, due 7th April 2011 Caroline John reads this thrilling novelisation of a classic Doctor Who adventure. In this exciting reading, first published by Target Books in 1984, the Doctor is trapped in a parallel world, unable to act as the Earth is threatened by a poisonous liquid leaking from top-secret drilling project Inferno. See the Audio Go Doctor Who Universe section for details on the full range of CDs available; you can also purchase them via our shop on Amazon. A new trailer has just been released promoting the Doctor Who range on audio: | ||
| Posted: 19 Jan 2011 10:42 PM PST The Rumours are true – Fleetwood Mac track Oh Well Part One has been restored and can now be heard in the Third Doctor serial Spearhead from Space. Steve Roberts of the Doctor Who Restoration Team (who have their own van and, yes, its bigger on the inside) posted the Second Hand News on the Gallifrey Base's Forum that the track will be restored for the DVD release later this year. The song could originally be heard serenading the plastic dolls being manufactured in the shady Auto Plastics factory scenes during the original transmission but it was removed from the 1988 video and 2001 DVD releases due to rights issues. Now said issues have Gone their Own Way and been resolved by the PPL agreement (the licence agreement that licences performers music to TV programmes, radio shows, online streaming sites and general shops and pubs) the very same agreement that allowed The Beatles' Ticket to Ride to be heard during the First Doctor adventure The Chase. Click Play below to see a clip of this classic track by one of Kasterborous editor Christian Cawley's favourite bands. (via Gallifreynewsbase) | ||
| BBC iPlayer passes milestone with 145m requests in December - HEXUS Posted: 19 Jan 2011 10:20 PM PST
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| Character Options unveil new ‘Character Building' toys Posted: 19 Jan 2011 09:54 PM PST BBC Worldwide have recently released a press release detailing the new range of 'Character Building' Doctor Who toys from Character Options. As the name suggests, the new range, to be released in the spring, will comprise of detailed 3D micro-figures, which can be used to build their Doctor Who worlds featuring the Doctor and Amy alongside some of their most famous foes, including the Daleks, the Cybermen, [...] | ||
| Doctor Who: Karen Gillan BBC photoshoot - Shadowlocked (blog) Posted: 19 Jan 2011 09:46 PM PST
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| Of Saoirse Ronan… and Itaril - TheOneRing.net Posted: 19 Jan 2011 09:31 PM PST
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| Merchandise update – new ‘Ride In' Daleks revealed Posted: 19 Jan 2011 09:19 PM PST Whovians who have dreamed about stepping inside a Dalek (don't deny it!) can get one step closer to fulfilling their dream with these new Ride In Dalek units! Standing over 50″ tall, the Dalek is capable of 360 degree movement, complete with lights, sounds and phrases, and a 6v rechargeable battery. There are two to choose from, [...] | ||
| DVD Review: Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol - Herts Advertiser Posted: 19 Jan 2011 09:09 PM PST
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| Karen Gillan, David Tennant attend Radio Times party Posted: 19 Jan 2011 09:04 PM PST The annual Radio Times Cover Party took place in London on Tuesday evening, and in attendance were none other than Karen Gillan and David Tennant! The party celebrates the array of stars to have been given the spotlight on the cover of Radio Times over the past 12 months, and Karen was there for her The Pandorica Opens issue from June [...] | ||
| BBC Wales Drama village: Phase One complete Posted: 19 Jan 2011 08:49 PM PST  A "topping out" ceremony will be taking place today at the Porth Teigr site at Cardiff Bay; the final section of concrete floor will be laid marking the completion of Phase One of the new BBC Media Village development.The event will be attended by outgoing BBC Wales director Menna Richards, one of the driving forces behind the new development. Other guests include Welsh heritage minister Alun Ffred Jones, Cardiff Council leader Rodney Berman, and Mark Hallett of site developers Igloo Regeneration. The first shows at the 170,000 sq ft site (Casualty and Pobol y Cwm) are due to commence production in Autumn once the buildings are fitted out. Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures will re-locate from the Upper Boat Studios in Tonteg during 2012 - a move meaning that Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary will be marked at the brand new facilities! (report from BBC News) | ||
| Posted: 19 Jan 2011 08:36 PM PST News is starting to seep through of acting talent that is to be involved on the newest series of Doctor Who for this year but so far it seems to be a few more minor roles that are being announced as opposed to the major ones! First up is stand up comedian Charlie Baker who's appeared on the BBC pop quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks and also in an episode of Channel 4's The IT Crowd. He has been cast in the part of rather vaguely titled "fat man". Appearing alongside him (one presumes) is Dan Johnston as "thin man". Johnston's TV credits include Sold, The Bill and sitcom After You've Gone. Two child actors have also apparently made contributions to the new series but only by lending their vocal talents to some voice work (surely not the Toclafane again?!).Fern Duncan has recently appeared in Poirot and the new Jack Black film Gulliver's Travels whilst Frances Encell has had parts in ITV soap Emmerdale and The Royal. Finally, another new director has been announced for the 2011 series in the form of Peter Hoar who has directed episodes of Mistresses and Spooks, so he should hopefully bring an exciting and well paced episode into the 2011 run! So there you have it, we're nothing if not meticulous here at Kasterborous when it comes to the details of the newest series of our favourite show! The new series of Doctor Who is due to air sometime in spring 2011. (Via Digital Spy) | ||
| Doctor regenerates as mini figure - Buxton Advertiser Posted: 19 Jan 2011 08:13 PM PST
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| Doctor Who: Amy Pond will fall pregnant - but is it Rory's? - Unreality TV Posted: 19 Jan 2011 07:51 PM PST
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| Doctor Who brought down to (toy) size - Yorkshire Post Posted: 19 Jan 2011 06:36 PM PST
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| David Tennant and Karen Gillan at the Radio Times Covers Party Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:53 PM PST David Tennant hosted this year's Radio Times Covers party at Claridges, and found a moment to cross his own time stream and get snapped with new who star Karen Gillan. The party was held to celebrate the Radio Times covers of 2010 where both Karen and David were presented with covers that they featured on. Other guests at the party were Terry Wogan, Aidan Grimshaw, Jean Marsh, Keeley Hawes, Hugh Bonneville and David Morrissey. [Source: Radio Times]
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| BBC Wales Drama village's first phase completed - BBC News Posted: 19 Jan 2011 05:16 PM PST
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| Jonathan Ross in Knight and Squire Posted: 19 Jan 2011 04:59 PM PST Now I can tell you about this! Rather wonderfully, Jonathan Ross, television host, comedian, comics creator, amateur astronomer and all round good egg has agreed to appear in next month's Knight and Squire #5! And Jimmy Broxton draws him very nicely.  DC's official announcement can be found here. Thanks to Jonathan for being such a good sport, and for once more aiding the cause of comics. Cheerio!  | ||
| Cam mawr ymlaen i bentref drama - BBC News Posted: 19 Jan 2011 04:51 PM PST
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| Posted: 19 Jan 2011 10:00 AM PST Today we salute the Doctor's first American companion with a clip and exclusive wallpapers. |
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