Saturday, March 19, 2011

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


Smith swaps screwdriver for pen - The Press Association

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 07:45 PM PDT


Smith swaps screwdriver for pen
The Press Association
Matt Smith's new role as novelist Christopher Isherwood has inspired him to pick up a pen once again. The Doctor Who star, who studied drama with creative writing at the University of East Anglia, has been filming the role of the gay writer in a lavish ...

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Comic Relief 2011:James Corden, George Michael, Justin Bieber and Gordon Brown ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:52 PM PDT


Daily Mail

Comic Relief 2011:James Corden, George Michael, Justin Bieber and Gordon Brown ...
Daily Mail
Adele also sang a moving version of her Number One Someone Like You to heartwerneching footage from children ill with malaria being visited by David Tennant which apparently left the phonelines in meltdown as people tried to donate. ...

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Stephen McGinty: Danish TV drama? It's a real scream - Scotsman

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:06 PM PDT


Stephen McGinty: Danish TV drama? It's a real scream
Scotsman
In fairness, there are certain things Lori can't watch, which currently includes that blasted advert for the Scottish SPCA, in which David Tennant pleads for three quid over pitiful images of beaten and tortured dogs, including one mite whose leg ...

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BBC America's April Doctor Who Schedule - Pop Culture Zoo

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:03 PM PDT


BBC America's April Doctor Who Schedule
Pop Culture Zoo
More details will be revealed in the coming weeks about this two-parter penned by 'Who supremo' Steven Moffat (Sherlock) and featuring guest star Mark Sheppard (Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica). Also set to return this season, Alex Kingston (ER, ...

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VIDEO: Doctor Who Mini-Webisodes - Big Shiny Robot!

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:03 PM PDT


VIDEO: Doctor Who Mini-Webisodes
Big Shiny Robot!
Steven Moffat and the rest of the team behind Doctor Who have put together two webisodes of the show to tide us over until the premiere of Season 6 next month. You can pay to download them on iTunes and the money will go directly to Comic Relief, ...

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The Doctor at Comic Relief

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 01:07 PM PDT

The Doctor and the TARDIS made a special guest appearance at Red Nose Day this year. See it in the video below.

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VIDEO: Both Parts Of The Comic Relief Doctor Who Special - Bleeding Cool News

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 12:36 PM PDT


VIDEO: Both Parts Of The Comic Relief Doctor Who Special
Bleeding Cool News
Steven Moffat and company have put together a pair of mini Doctor Who episodes as part of the BBC's support for Comic Relief. If you're going to watch these, do please at least look at the Comic Relief website – that charity and the work they do is the ...

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WATCH: 'Doctor Who' Returns with Delightful Comic Relief Video - Anglophenia (blog)

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 12:18 PM PDT


Anglophenia (blog)

WATCH: 'Doctor Who' Returns with Delightful Comic Relief Video
Anglophenia (blog)
Oh, Doctor Who, you've been away too long. Steven Moffat and company have produced a hilarious two-part mini-episode for Britain's Comic Relief charity telethon, which aired tonight (March 18) on the BBC in the UK. I won't spoil it for you, ...

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Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94 - Coos Bay World

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 11:05 AM PDT


Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94
Coos Bay World
Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show 'Doctor Who," and recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland" and 'Corpse Bride." But he remains best remembered for his role as ...

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What A Lotto Luck! - Mirror.co.uk (blog)

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 10:47 AM PDT


What A Lotto Luck!
Mirror.co.uk (blog)
Life is a Cabaret for Doctor Who star Matt Smith, who takes on a new role in drama Christopher And His Kind. He reveals: "I had to do some gay nude scenes, which was erm, interesting." And ex EastEnder Lacey Turner returns to our screens as ...

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Matt Smith's 'Christopher and His Kind' Set for US DVD Release - Anglophenia (blog)

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 10:36 AM PDT


Matt Smith's 'Christopher and His Kind' Set for US DVD Release
Anglophenia (blog)
Doctor Who star Matt Smith briefly stepped out of the TARDIS to play author Christopher Isherwood for the BBC period film, Christopher and His Kind. The movie airs in the UK tomorrow night (March 19), but we've already learned that a North American DVD ...

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Doctor Who Series 6 Prequels - Doctor Who TV (blog)

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 09:57 AM PDT


Doctor Who TV (blog)

Doctor Who Series 6 Prequels
Doctor Who TV (blog)
Each offers an exclusive preview of the action and intrigue ahead and they've been made by the Doctor Who production team – so you know they're going to be special!" "It's an eerie sequence written by Steven Moffat that sets the scene in scary and ...

Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94 - Arab News

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 09:48 AM PDT


Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94
Arab News
Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show "Doctor Who," and recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Corpse Bride." But he remains best remembered for his role as ...

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BBC costume dramas to bare all - The Guardian

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 09:26 AM PDT


The Guardian

BBC costume dramas to bare all
The Guardian
On Saturday night Matt Smith will swap his familiar Doctor Who tweed jacket for some fetching underwear as he explores the gay bars of decadent 1930s Berlin, before clambering into bed with one of the city's more attractive male residents. ...

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The Doctor Is Kind To Christopher and His Kind - TV.com (blog)

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 09:09 AM PDT


The Doctor Is Kind To Christopher and His Kind
TV.com (blog)
Matt Smith who we're used to seeing as the coquettish though sexless Doctor Who, has thrown himself at the lead part like a young actor desperate to prove his breadth, and it's worked. Actually, he does his best work in the sex scenes. ...

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Hail and Farewell, UKFC - LOVEFiLM

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 08:30 AM PDT


Hail and Farewell, UKFC
LOVEFiLM
Sunday also saw Dame Helen Mirren, David Tennant, Jeremy Irons and Kenneth Branagh, among many others, writing to The Observer newspaper pointing out the well-documented returns British cultural funding brings back to the economy, and expressing their ...

Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94 - CTV.ca

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 08:21 AM PDT


CTV.ca

Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94
CTV.ca
Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show "Doctor Who," and recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Corpse Bride." But he remains best remembered for his role as ...

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British actor Michael Gough dies at 94 - Boston Herald

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 07:50 AM PDT


British actor Michael Gough dies at 94
Boston Herald
Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show "Doctor Who," and recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Corpse Bride." But he remains best remembered for his role as ...

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Christopher And His Kind: Interview with Doctor Who's Matt Smith - Unreality TV

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 07:42 AM PDT


Christopher And His Kind: Interview with Doctor Who's Matt Smith
Unreality TV
Here, Matt Smith reveals why he wanted to play one of the 20th century's finest writers. "First and foremost as always it was the script that attracted me to the role," explains Matt Smith, who is best known for playing The Doctor in Doctor Who. ...

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Comic Relief's 24 Hour Panel People: We did it! - BBC News (blog)

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 07:36 AM PDT


Comic Relief's 24 Hour Panel People: We did it!
BBC News (blog)
Here's David Tennant in one of our backstage pictures - you can see the whole set on BBC Comedy's Flickr account. I hope they convey a little of the sense of the day. Twenty four hours later, it was over, and this incredible team from the runners, ...

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Comic Relief: Space and Time

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 07:24 AM PDT

Tonight saw BBC's Comic Relief broadcast a special mini-episode of Doctor Who in two parts, Space and Time. Both have now been added to the BBC's official YouTube channel.


SPACE


Watch the first part via YouTube

TIME


Watch the second part via YouTube



Please show your appreciation for this special episode of Doctor Who by donating to Comic Relief, which you may do so via the official donation site.

Batman's 'butler' UK actor Michael Gough dies at 94 - China Post

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 07:16 AM PDT


China Post

Batman's 'butler' UK actor Michael Gough dies at 94
China Post
Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show "Doctor Who," and recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Corpse Bride." But he remains best remembered for his role as ...

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Matt Smith: The Doctor is 'Cooler' Than James Bond - Anglophenia (blog)

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 07:16 AM PDT


Anglophenia (blog)

Matt Smith: The Doctor is 'Cooler' Than James Bond
Anglophenia (blog)
As for Matt Smith's future on Doctor Who, he says, "Well, I'm going back this year. I guess get another one out the way, see what everyone thinks of that. I love doing it, I don't want to give it up anytime soon, put it that way." Can you picture Matt ...

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BBC staff stand up for Comic Relief - BBC News

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:47 AM PDT


BBC staff stand up for Comic Relief
BBC News
Matt's comedy routine saw him dressed in his brown pinstripe suit, doing his David Tennant impression. To show your support for David, Michael and Matt - and turn funny into money - simply text "Cornwall" to 70011. Texts cost £1, plus standard network ...

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'Doctor Who' Meets Jack The Ripper In New Comic From IDW - Geeks of Doom

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:43 AM PDT


Geeks of Doom

'Doctor Who' Meets Jack The Ripper In New Comic From IDW
Geeks of Doom
The closest the Doctor ever got to Jack the Ripper on TV was in the Tom Baker episode of Doctor Who entitled The Talons of Wang-Chiang. The Doctor, with companion Leela, arrives in Victorian London. The Doctor wears a Sherlock Holmes-style hat during ...

Watch Doctor Who Comic Relief Specials

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT

Episode 1: Space

Episode 2: Time

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UK title for Series Six confirmed

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT

The BBC have now confirmed the title for episode one of the new series as The Impossible Astronaut, which will be broadcast at Easter; the title and date were given at the end of the Comic Relief Doctor Who special sketches broadcast this evening.

BBC America confirmed the date for the US premier last week.

 
The BBC's Doctor Who site is planning to mark the start of the series with a specially prepared prequel:
We'll be launching the Prequel to the series' opening two-parter very soon. It's an eerie sequence written by Steven Moffat (Doctor Who's Lead Writer, Executive Producer and writer of the opening story) that sets the scene in scary and mysterious style. It introduces us to the world the Doctor will collide with in the next adventure and watch carefully... was that the new monster..?

The first prequel stars Stuart Milligan and introduces us to story strands that will bind the Doctor - and enthral his audience - throughout the weeks ahead. We'll bring you more details soon, but be warned, it's a scary one...


This article has been amended to correct a dating error which could lead to confusion..

Doctor Whooligan: Michael Gough, Tom Baker, Doctor Who Series Six News, Latest ... - Anglotopia.net

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:34 AM PDT


Anglotopia.net

Doctor Whooligan: Michael Gough, Tom Baker, Doctor Who Series Six News, Latest ...
Anglotopia.net
It has taken a very long time, but Tom Baker has finally signed on with Big Finish! Beginning in 2012, the 4th Doctor will appear in original Big Finish audios alongside Mary Tamm and Louise Jameson. If you cannot get enough of Tom Baker and need to ...

Batman's Michael Gough dies of old age at 94 - International Business Times AU

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:14 AM PDT


Batman's Michael Gough dies of old age at 94
International Business Times AU
In the end… there is only one love," his ex-wife, Anneke Wills said in an obituary posted on "Doctor Who" website. "Dr. Who" is a British science- fiction show, one of more than 150 movie and television shows Gough had appeared into throughout his ...

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Discuss the Doctor Who Comic Relief specials, Space & Time!

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:08 AM PDT

Two Amys and a TARDIS load inside a TARDIS load of timey-wimey goodness – only in a Doctor Who Comic Relief special! What did you think of the mini-adventures?   The Doctor, Amy and Rory have done their bit, now it's time to do ours! Call 03457 910 910 or see the Red Nose Day website to find out how you [...]

Prequel to US two-parter to be released “very soon”

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PDT

The official Doctor Who website has teased us with the announcement that they'll be releasing a prequel to the Series 6 opening two-parter soon! The prequel has been put together by the Doctor Who production team and written by showrunner Steven Moffat. It features Stuart Milligan, a guest star in the US-based episodes, who will introduce us to [...]

Batman star Michael Gough passes away aged 94 - Celebrities With Diseases

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 05:58 AM PDT


Celebrities With Diseases

Batman star Michael Gough passes away aged 94
Celebrities With Diseases
In 1965 he appeared opposite William Hartnell as the Celestial Toymaker in an episode of the highly popular British Sci-Fi show Doctor Who. His portfolio was boosted over subsequent decades by roles in cult TV classics The Avengers, The Champions, ...

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Doctor Who Series 6 Prequels

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 05:49 AM PDT

The BBC has announced that the first of three special Doctor Who Series 6 prequels will premiere on the official Read more ...


Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94 - Superior Telegram

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 05:42 AM PDT


Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94
Superior Telegram
Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show "Doctor Who," and recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Corpse Bride." But he remains best remembered for his role as ...

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Musician profile: Singer/songwriter Mary Leay at The Bedford, Balham - Surrey Comet

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 05:30 AM PDT


Musician profile: Singer/songwriter Mary Leay at The Bedford, Balham
Surrey Comet
I have a song coming out on a film release later this year - The Decoy Bride, starring David Tennant and directed by Sheree Folkson. I'm gigging around London at the moment with a great band which I'm absolutely loving. The live performances are where ...

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Red Nose Day iOS App Puts Fun In Your Pocket - Phones Review

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 05:16 AM PDT


Phones Review

Red Nose Day iOS App Puts Fun In Your Pocket
Phones Review
The Red Nose Day In Your Pocket app for the iPhone iPod Touch and Apple iPad delivers a special video introduction from Demot O'Leary along with access to previous introductions from Claudia Winkleman and ex-Dr Who, David Tennant. ...

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Comic Relief 2011: viewers' guide - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:59 AM PDT


Telegraph.co.uk

Comic Relief 2011: viewers' guide
Telegraph.co.uk
Photo: BBC Karen Gillan in a Comic Relief mini-episod of Doctor Who. Photo: BBC Harry Hill and Bernie Clifton perform in a Comic Relief sketch. Photo: BBC Miranda Hart and Claudia Winkleman compete in a special Comic Relief MasterChef challenge. ...

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Big Finish at Act III - Easter 2011

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:20 AM PDT

There will be an incredible range of Big Finish guests signing CDs and books in the dealers room at the Act III Convention on April 23 and 24.

Katy Manning
Katy will be there across the weekend signing the CD version of her one-woman show Not A Well Woman.

Beth Chalmers
Beth, who is playing new companion Raine in Season Two of The Lost Stories, will be signing Thin Ice.

Nicholas Briggs
Executive producer at Big Finish and Voice of the Daleks and the Voice of Sherlock Holmes will be signing Big Finish CDs… Among his many current commitments Nick is producing The Fourth Doctor Adventures for Tom Baker.

David Richardson
Line producer at Big Finish, plus producer of The Lost Stories, Companion Chronicles, Jago and Litefoot, and co-producer of the upcoming Fourth Doctor Adventures with Nick.

John Dorney
Script editor on The Lost Stories, writer of Companion Chronicles: Solitaire and Echoes of Grey, The Lost Stories: The Elite and guest star in numerous productions including The First Doctor Box Set and A Death in the Family.

Lisa Bowerman
The Voice of Bernice Summerfield and Ellie Higson, and director of The Companion Chronicles, Graceless and Jago and Litefoot.

John Banks
The man of many voices with many Big Finish productions to his name. John will be signing The Heroes of Sontar, in which he plays one of our Sontarans.

Rob Shearman
The acclaimed writer of the TV episode Dalek will be signing Love Songs for the Shy and Cynical on book and CD, plus his collection of play scripts Caustic Comedies.

Nev Fountain
The acclaimed writer of The Mervyn Stone Mysteries and many Big Finish productions. Nev will also be signing Peri and the Piscon Paradox.

Simon Guerrier
Writer and creator of Graceless and a man with numerous Companion Chronicles to his name including the recent The Perpetual Bond.

Nigel Robinson
Former Books editor for Virgin, Nigel adapted several TV episodes to the printed page. For Big Finish he has written for the Companion Chronicles (The Stealers from Saiph and The Emperor of Eternity) and adapted the scripts for The First Doctor Box Set.

Paul Finch
Paul has adapted The Lost Stories: Leviathan and Hexagora, and will be signing these and his new Companion Chronicle: The Sentinels of the New Dawn.

And that's not all – official guests at the event include Colin Baker, Louise Jameson, Lalla Ward, Mary Tamm, Wendy Padbury and Gary Russell!

Don't miss it! And if you're there come and say hello!

Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94 - Pioneer Press

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:14 AM PDT


Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94
Pioneer Press
Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show "Doctor Who," and recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Corpse Bride." But he remains best remembered for his role as ...

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Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94 - Times Record News

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:33 AM PDT


Batman's 'butler' Michael Gough dies at 94
Times Record News
Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show "Doctor Who," and recently voiced characters in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Corpse Bride." But he remains best remembered for his role as ...

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Familiar Doctor Who faces take part in Twit Relief!

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:32 AM PDT

Various faces who have worked both in front and behind the cameras on Doctor Who are part of this year's Twit Relief! To raise money for Comic Relief, a host of celebrities are selling their support through eBay by offering special prizes for the winner of their individual auctions. Richard Curtis, the writer of the acclaimed Vincent and the Doctor, will [...]

And that's a wrap! James Corden completes filming

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:12 AM PDT

James Corden has let his Twitter followers know that he has now finished filming his scenes for Doctor Who. As you'll be aware, the actor will be back in the new series as Craig Owens, and has previously said that he was "over the moon" when he was asked to return. And Craig won't be the only familiar [...]

InStyle chats to actress Andrea Lowe - instyle.co.uk

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 02:39 AM PDT


InStyle chats to actress Andrea Lowe
instyle.co.uk
With roles in The Tudors, Torchwood, Shameless and Monroe, actress Andrea Lowe has an impressive CV. But it's her latest turn in war drama Route Irish, directed by film supremo Ken Loach, that's getting her most excited. ...

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Doctor Who's Matt Smith 'thoroughly enjoyed' playing a gay man on Christopher ... - Unreality TV

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 02:24 AM PDT


Doctor Who's Matt Smith 'thoroughly enjoyed' playing a gay man on Christopher ...
Unreality TV
Matt Smith has admitted that he was comfortable playing the part of a gay man on his new BBC drama Christopher And His Kind. The Doctor Who star will portray iconic author Christopher Isherwood in the BBC Two show and speaking to The Daily Telegraph, ...

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BBC Books: Classic Novelisation reprints

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 02:17 AM PDT

BBC Books are to launch a range of classic novelisations from this July, with the republication of several books from the original Target range of the 1970s - the only way for fans to visit the old adventures of the Doctors in the days before video and DVD!

The series kicks off with six novelisations, using their original cover designs by artist Chris Achilleos, with a new introduction especially written for each book by a well-known Doctor Who fan/writer.

Doctor Who and The Daleks (available for pre-order)
by David Whitaker
with introduction by Neil Gaiman

The mysterious Doctor and his granddaughter Susan are joined by unwilling adventurers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright in an epic struggle for survival on an alien planet.

In a vast metal city they discover the survivors of a terrible nuclear war – the Daleks. Held captive in the deepest levels of the city, can the Doctor and his new companions stop the Daleks' plan to totally exterminate their mortal enemies, the peace-loving Thals? More importantly, even if they can escape from the Daleks, will Ian and Barbara ever see their home planet Earth again?

This novel is based on the second Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 21 December 1963 – 1 February 1964. Featuring the First Doctor as played by William Hartnell, and his companions Susan, Ian and Barbara.


The novelisation was originally published by Target in May 1973; it is also available to listen to from BBC AudioGo in the boxed set Travels in Time and Space on CD, read by William Russell.
Doctor Who and The Crusaders (available for pre-order)
by David Whitaker
with introduction by Charlie Higson

Arriving in the Holy Land in the middle of the Third Crusade, the Doctor and his companions run straight into trouble. The Doctor and Vicki befriend Richard the Lionheart, but must survive the cut-throat politics of the English court. Even with the king on their side, they find they have made powerful enemies.

Looking for Barbara, Ian is ambushed – staked out in the sand and daubed with honey so that the ants will eat him. With Ian unable to help, Barbara is captured by the cruel warlord El Akir. Even if Ian escapes and rescues her, will they ever see the Doctor, Vicki and the TARDIS again?

This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 27 March – 17 April 1965. Featuring the First Doctor as played by William Hartnell, and his companions Ian, Barbara, and Vicki.


The novelisation was originally published by Target in May 1973; it is also available to listen to from BBC AudioGo in the boxed set Travels in Time and Space on CD, read by William Russell.
Doctor Who and The Cybermen (available for pre-order)
by Gerry Davis
with introduction by Gareth Roberts

In 2070, the Earth's weather is controlled from a base on the moon. But when the Doctor and his friends arrive, all is not well. They discover unexplained drops of air pressure, minor problems with the weather control systems, and an outbreak of a mysterious plague.

With Jamie injured, and members of the crew going missing, the Doctor realises that the moonbase is under attack. Some malevolent force is infecting the crew and sabotaging the systems as a prelude to an invasion of Earth. And the Doctor thinks he knows who is behind it: the Cybermen.

This novel is based on 'The Moonbase', a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 11 February–4 March 1967. Featuring the Second Doctor as played by Patrick Troughton, and his companions Polly, Ben and Jamie.


The novelisation was originally published by Target in February 1975; it is also available to listen to from BBC AudioGo on CD, read by Anneke Wills.
Doctor Who and The Abominable Snowmen (available for pre-order)
by Terrance Dicks
with introduction by Stephen Baxter

The Doctor has been to Det-Sen Monastery before, and expects the welcome of a life time. But the monastery is a very different place from when the Doctor last came. Fearing at attack at any moment by the legendary Yeti, the monks are prepared to defend themselves, and see the Doctor as a threat.

The Doctor and his friends join forces with Travers, an English explorer out to prove the existence of the elusive abominable snowmen. But they soon discover that these Yeti are not the timid animals that Travers seeks. They are the unstoppable servants of an alien Intelligence.

This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 30 September – 4 November 1967. Featuring the Second Doctor as played by Patrick Troughton, and his companions Jamie and Victoria.


The novelisation was originally published by Target in November 1974; it is also available to listen to from BBC AudioGo on CD, read by David Troughton.
Doctor Who and The Auton Invasion (available for pre-order)
by Terrance Dicks
with introduction by Russell T Davies

Put on trial by the Time Lords, and found guilty of interfering in the affairs of other worlds, the Doctor is exiled to Earth in the 20th century, his appearance once again changed. His arrival coincides with a meteorite shower. But these are no ordinary meteorites.

The Nestene Consciousness has begun its first attempt to invade Earth using killer Autons and deadly shop window dummies. Only the Doctor and UNIT can stop the attack. But the Doctor is recovering in hospital, and his old friend the Brigadier doesn't even recognise him. Can the Doctor recover and win UNIT's trust before the invasion begins?

This novel is based on 'Spearhead from Space', a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 3 – 24 January 1970. Featuring the Third Doctor as played by Jon Pertwee, and his companion Liz Shaw and the UNIT organisation commanded by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.


The novelisation was originally published by Target in January 1974; it is also available to listen to from BBC AudioGo on CD, read by Caroline John.
Doctor Who and The Cave Monsters (available for pre-order)
by Malcolm Hulke
with introduction by Terrance Dicks

UNIT are called in to investigate security at a secret research centre buried under Wenley Moor. Unknown to the Doctor and his colleagues, the work at the centre has woken a group of Silurians – intelligent reptiles that used to be the dominant life form on Earth in prehistoric times.

Now they have woken, the Silurians are appalled to find 'their' planet populated by upstart apes. The Doctor hopes to negotiate a peace deal, but there are those on both sides who cannot bear the thought of humans and Silurians living together. As UNIT soldiers enters the cave systems, and the Silurians unleash a deadly plague that could wipe out the human race, the battle for planet Earth begins.

This novel is based on 'The Silurians', a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 31 January – 14 March 1970. Featuring the Third Doctor as played by Jon Pertwee, and his companion Liz Shaw and the UNIT organisation commanded by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.


The novelisation was originally published by Target in January 1974; it is also available to listen to from BBC AudioGo on CD, read by Caroline John.

The books are due to be published on 7th July.

Meet Whitby's soap star doctor - Whitby Today

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 02:15 AM PDT


Meet Whitby's soap star doctor
Whitby Today
Ace, whose other TV credits include Coronation Street, Bend It lIke Beckham, BBC3's dark comedy Grease Monkeys and the Sarah Jane Adventures, told the Whitby Gazette: "I didn't think EastEnders would ask me back. "I played Sunita's brother, ...

Ian Brown steps down as artistic director of West Yorkshire Playhouse - The Press, York

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 02:10 AM PDT


Ian Brown steps down as artistic director of West Yorkshire Playhouse
The Press, York
Ian, above, had been an associate director at the Leeds theatre from 2000 and was appointed ahead of strong competition, beginning his directorship by casting Christopher Eccleston as Hamlet, a role that coincided with Eccleston's appointment as Dr Who ...

Val Javin: Concerns about the future of arts funding - Huddersfield Examiner (blog)

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 01:34 AM PDT


Val Javin: Concerns about the future of arts funding
Huddersfield Examiner (blog)
Stars including Dame Helen Mirren, David Tennant and Miranda Hart lined up to warn that arts and culture face their biggest threat in decades. Well, they would say that wouldn't they because it is their industry, it is what they do. ...

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Matt discusses Christopher Isherwood, the Doctor

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 01:16 AM PDT

Matt Smith has explained the contrasts of character which make the Doctor so different to his one-off portrayal of Christopher Isherwood in Christopher and his Kind. "It was nice to have a vast contrast between the two," he revealed to BBC News. "Christopher Isherwood is quite straight and relativity still I suppose, and in a very particular period, but the [...]

Preview: Lords of the Red Planet

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 11:34 PM PDT

2|Entertain have released a short video on their YouTube channel previewing Lords of the Red Planet, a feature on the upcoming re-release of the Patrick Troughton adventure The Seeds of Death, part of the Revisitations 2 boxed set due on the 28th March.

 

2|Entertain / @ClassicDW, via YouTube

A look back at the creation of the Ice Warriors and their re-appearance in the 'The Seeds of Death'. With actors Wendy Padbury and Frazer Hines, director Michael Ferguson, script editor Terrance Dicks.

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