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- Doctor Who Returns With Mini Episode - TVOvermind
- Fan claims ownership of Davros
- TV Review: Doctor Who - "Space" and "Time" (Red Nose Day Specials) - Blogcritics.org (blog)
- BBC sued over Who first drew the evil Dalek mastermind Davros - Daily Mail
- 'Comics finally relieve me of a few pounds' - News of the World
- Happy Birthday, Freema Agyeman!
- The week in TV - The Yorker
- Fans flock as Colin Baker opens Doctor Who exhibition in Cambridge - Cambridge First
- The Impossible Sandwich!
- Not A Well Woman - Out Now
- Matt Smith on Series 6 & Christopher
- Stars Help Raise $118 Million For Comic Relief - Contactmusic.com
- Comic Relief 2011: James Corden and George Michael's Red Nose Day 'Smithy' sketch - Daily Mail
- Watch the 2011 Doctor Who Comic Relief Specials!
- Planet Of The Spiders
- Matt discusses “extraordinary” opening US two-parter
- Same sex love scene in new drama helped me understand pain of stubble rash ... - Scottish Daily Record
- Doctor Who: The BBC Radio Episodes
- Guess who? The Doctor calls in during Red Nose Day!
- Doctor Who Rewind, In America to air on BBC America
- Paddy Shennan's TV Review: Twenty Twelve (BBC4) - Liverpool Echo
- Matt Smith takes on the author Christopher Isherwood - Daily Post North Wales
- Bible's Buried Secrets, Twenty Twelve, Leaving Amish Paradise, BBC Two, review - Telegraph.co.uk
- First series trailer due?
- Doctor Who: Space and Time - Doctor Who on Comic Relief 2011 (Parts 1 and 2) [VIDEO]
- Comic Relief Catchup!
| Doctor Who Returns With Mini Episode - TVOvermind Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:40 PM PDT
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| Fan claims ownership of Davros Posted: 19 Mar 2011 02:24 PM PDT  A Doctor Who fan is suing the BBC for breach of copyright, claiming that he invented the character Davros first seen in the series in 1975.According to the Daily Mail, Steven Clark claims that he came up with the idea for the character when he was just 13 and entered a drawing competition run by TV Action magazine in 1972. Clark claims that he invented the name Davros and sent in a drawing of the character along with a handwritten essay called The Genesis Of The Daleks: The Creation Of Davros. Clark has launched High Court proceedings to try to prove that the BBC has been using the character without his permission for nearly four decades and claiming damages, or a sum equivalent to the profits generated from the character over the years. His competition entry was a pencil sketch coloured in with felt pens which he claims shows a 'half-man half-Dalek' with an additional eye in the centre of his forehead, a headset, epaulettes, a withered left hand and finger-like switchgear on the Dalek base. The original competition was run independently of the BBC, but the judges included the then producer Barry Letts, script editor, Terrance Dicks, and the current Doctor, Jon Pertwee. Clark did not win the prize of a Colour Television and claims he was shocked when he saw his creation in the 1975 story Genesis of the Daleks. He said he considered legal action at the time, but had lost his copies of the competition entry. However he claims the entries turned up 20 years later, when he found them hidden in a set of family encyclopaedias. Clark said: 'The money aspect of it is not my primary motivation. I am proud of the character I created and I just want my work to be recognised. It would be nice to be finally linked to the character after all this time.' His lawyer Richard Kempner said: 'If they used the drawing, it's only fair that they acknowledge it.' Davros is one of the most popular Doctor Who villains, who has appeared regularly in the series since his first appearance in Genesis of the Daleks. Four actors have played the character which was brought into the revived series in 2008 in the story The Stolen Earth. The character was always thought to have been invented by Dalek creator Terry Nation. Nation died in 1997 but agent for the estate, Tim Hancock, said he was aware of the claims and is to meet Nation's widow Kate to search the family archives. BBC Worldwide have said 'We have received a claim from Mr Clark relating to matters from the Seventies.' | ||
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| BBC sued over Who first drew the evil Dalek mastermind Davros - Daily Mail Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:07 PM PDT
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| 'Comics finally relieve me of a few pounds' - News of the World Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:39 PM PDT
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| Happy Birthday, Freema Agyeman! Posted: 19 Mar 2011 11:00 AM PDT Please join us as we send out huge birthday wishes to Freema Agyeman! The actress is celebrating her 32nd birthday today, and is best known in the Doctor Who universe as the Doctor's companion, Martha Jones, who has to date appeared in Series 3, Series 4, The End of Time, Part Two and Torchwood. We hope she has a brilliant day! Leave your [...] | ||
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| Fans flock as Colin Baker opens Doctor Who exhibition in Cambridge - Cambridge First Posted: 19 Mar 2011 08:19 AM PDT
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| Posted: 19 Mar 2011 07:47 AM PDT BBC America have announced a bumper evening of Doctor Who goodness on Saturday, April 23 from 8p.m. ET/PT, with the first episode of the new series – The Impossible Astronaut- sandwiched between two documentary specials! With the first episode kicking off at 9pm ET/PT allowing US fans of the series to welcome back the Doctor, Amy and Rory just a few hours after their UK return, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will be joined by Alex Kingston reprising River Song and guest actors that include Mark Sheppard as they travel across 1960s America! But before that you can tune into Doctor Who Rewind at 8pm, a special look back at all the best places, people and moments from Series 5. Meanwhile after the main feature, enjoy some behind the scenes footage of Doctor Who's dramatic sixth series in an all-new special, Doctor Who in America. This is billed as an exclusive look at the making of the season of Doctor Who that will leave everyone talking, and starts at 10pm ET/PT. Looks like there will be plenty to catch up with that weekend! | ||
| Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:45 AM PDT Katy Manning's tour de force one-woman play Not A Well Woman is released today - a globe-trotting journey through the life of Pansy, who sees the world in a very different way to most people. Not A Well Woman is available on CD or to download now. But hang on to your hats! This play features adult themes and language, and is not suitable for younger listeners... | ||
| Matt Smith on Series 6 & Christopher Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:30 AM PDT Not content with last night's Comic Relief appearance, Matt Smith was also a guest on Graham Norton's Radio 2 show earlier today. The pair chat a little about Series 6 of Doctor Who, Christopher and His Kind and there's lots of other banter including why Smith is not on Facebook. Check it out below.
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| Stars Help Raise $118 Million For Comic Relief - Contactmusic.com Posted: 19 Mar 2011 05:16 AM PDT
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| Watch the 2011 Doctor Who Comic Relief Specials! Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:04 AM PDT The BBC have added the 2 mini Comic Relief Doctor Who episodes to their YouTube Channel, which DWO have embedded below: [youtube:51JtuEa_OPc] [youtube:RkmiefoRcfU] + Rate / Discuss the episodes on the DWO Forums. Although the fundraising evening is now over, your donations are still needed. Remember that these episodes were made especially for the Comic Relief cause in the hope that us fans can get involved and help make a difference. To give you an idea of what your money can do we have included some examples below: &ound;5 - could pay for a mosquito net to protect a mother and child from potentially fatal mosquito bites that spread malaria. &ound;10 - could pay for 12 children to be tested for malaria so they can get a quick diagnosis and receive lifesaving treatment. &ound;30 - could pay for three people caring for loved ones with dementia to attend a support group to help them feel less alone. &ound;50 - could provide 40 children with severe malaria in Uganda access to the vital drugs needed to help them survive long enough to get to hospital. &ound;150 - could pay for a child in Kenya to have an operation that removes cataracts from both eyes, enabling them to see again. [Sources: BBC; Comic Relief]
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| Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:06 AM PDT
Planet Of The Spiders contains one of my earliest memories of Doctor Who, namely that of Sarah Jane Smith with a huge arachnid attached to her back. This image stayed with me for weeks and is probably the root cause of my fear of these eight legged beasties. Anyway, it heralded the end of the U.N.I.T. family and even though some of the gang would appear in the next story, it truly was the end of an era. What begins as an innocuous research into ESP turns into a deadly mind battle, with the terrifying spiders from the planet Metebelis 3 pitted against The Doctor, his friends and Time Lord K'Anpo. At a Tibetan-style spiritual retreat deep in rural England, a clandestine circle of chanting brethren unknowingly call upon the evil powers of the Metebelis Spiders, whose quest for the perfect blue crystal leads them straight to the Doctor. He must travel to the alien planet to meet the Great One, merciless ruler of her spiders and human slaves, who plans to take over Earth. The future of the entire universe is in the Doctor's hands, but if he is to face the fear the Great One sees in his mind, then he must face the certainty of total destruction. Could this be the Time Lord's final death? Written by Robert Sloman and Barry Letts, this six-part adventure contains many of the classic elements the Pertwee era was known and loved for. Its adventurous, has a tight script and plenty of action. Forget that the elongated chase sequence was just an excuse to see how many different craft Pertwee could drive, just go with it! Letts brought his deep interest of Buddhist theology and philosophy to the story which gives a slightly deeper feel to it but it's the spiders that steal the show. Yes they may look cheap now but their voices and their shaking movements still send a chill to the viewer. The cast, and it's quite an ensemble, give it their all. Pertwee is masterful in this season finale. His last lines are spoken with care and emotion proving that he was more than just an actor, he was an incredibly gifted artist. Courtney gives fine support as does Lis Sladen but look out for a blinding performance from Richard Franklin as Mike Yates, a character who rightfully gets a chance of redeeming himself. John Kane, who plays slow witted Tommy is a revelation. He gives this sad character a real sense of melancholy and truthfulness. One of the most beautifully written characters from 1970s Doctor Who. Fans are rewarded with references to the past, subtle at times but wonderful short kisses that don't drown the story in continuity. Its nostalgic thanks to a cast made up mainly of people who had already appeared with Jon in previous adventures. Disc 1 ExtrasCommentary – Elisabeth Sladen, Nicholas Courtney, Richard Franklin, Barry Letts and Terrance Dicks all contribute to an energetic and insightful gag track. It's great to hear Nicholas on fine form and the rest are in the mood for fun. A happy piece made all the more poignant with Nic's recent passing. Info Text – Yes, the infotainment text is here in all its glory with more facts than you could shake a blue crystal at. Coming Soon – A great trailer for the rather craply-titled Mannequin Madness Box Set. Disc 2 ExtrasThe Final Curtain – A retrospective look at how Barry Letts, Terrence Disck and Jon Pertwee helped to re-invent Doctor Who over a period of five years and how it all came to an end. Running just over 35 minutes this is a solid celebration of one of the show's most beloved eras. We look at the "Who" family and how it slowly began fade after Roger Delgado's tragic death and how it was decided that Planet Of The Spiders would become the final story for Pertwee. Look out for contributions from most concerned as well as well as Mark Gatiss. John Kane Remembers – As you'd expect from the title, actor John Kane chats about his character of slow-witted Tommy as well his career since that story. Was nice to learn he's done well for himself becoming a series creator and accomplished writer, mainly sitcoms. His encounter with a taxi driver is priceless. An excellent extra that could have been much longer. Directing Who With Barry Letts – Here the wonderful Mr Letts chats about his directing career on Doctor Who and recounts many wonderful stories. Letts was a gentle man and his thoughtful yet warm personality shines here. A bit of a gem. Now & Then – The series continues with a look at the locations used for Planet Of The Spiders. Not really a must see extra this will appeal mainly to the hardcore fan. Planet Of The Spiders: Omnibus Edition – Here in all its glory is the 105 minute edition version of the story. A great extra to include on the release and a fun way of watching the serial in a movie length edition. Planet Of The Spiders: Omnibus Edition Trailer – Yep, you guessed, this was created to promote the screener of the feature length edition. A great piece that runs over a minute and a half, and would have had me tuning in no matter what. Photo Gallery – A collection of snaps taken from the production of the story with a pretty scary soundtrack! Planet Of The Spiders is classic Doctor Who that is only dated by some poor Chroma Key effects. The story, the acting and the feel of the piece is just right and a fitting tribute to one of the show's most talented ensembles. With a retail price of £19.99, Planet of the Spiders can be bought online from Amazon for just £14.99 in advance of its April 18th release date! | ||
| Matt discusses “extraordinary” opening US two-parter Posted: 19 Mar 2011 02:29 AM PDT Matt dropped by to chat to Graham Norton on his Radio 2 show earlier today to discuss his drama Christopher and his Kind, which airs tonight on BBC Two at 9:30pm. During the interview he of course also mentioned Doctor Who, particularly the "extraordinary" adventure the Doctor will be embarking on in the forthcoming US two-parter. "I have [...] | ||
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| Doctor Who: The BBC Radio Episodes Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:28 AM PDT Doctor Who has always had the virtue of being spread wide across many forms of media beyond television such as books and audio productions, something the newly formed company AudioGO (The new name for BBC Audiobooks) is flaunting with the release of Doctor Who: The BBC Radio Episodes, which will be released on the 7th of April 2011. The collection of nine discs spans twenty years of Doctor Who on radio, from the Tom Baker era to a time right before the 1996 Paul McGann TV Movie. Included in the collection are:
The TARDIS's arrival on a lonely beach at night marks the beginning of a terrifying adventure on present-day Earth for the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah Jane. Exploration Earth (1976) The Fourth Doctor takes Sarah Jane back in time to witness the Earth's development: only to find that the existence of Mankind itself is in danger! Slipback (1985) The TARDIS materialises in the service ducting of the Vipod Mor, a huge craft floating in deep space. The Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) find something nasty lurking there, and the past and future history of the entire Universe is at risk… The Paradise of Death (1993) When a horrific death occurs at Space World theme park, the Brigadier and UNIT are called in – accompanied by the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen). Whatever Happened To… Susan? (1994) A tongue-in-cheek look at how Susan's life might have turned out after her adventures with the Doctor. Featuring Jane Asher as Susan. The Ghosts of N-Space (1996) The Brigadier's great-uncle Mario seems unsurprised by the spectres that haunt his ancient Sicilian castle. But when the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith come to investigate, they finds themselves in great danger… The set has an RRP of £60.00 and can be ordered via the AudioGO website, or you can get it at an almost 50% discount from Amazon for just £31.79!
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| Guess who? The Doctor calls in during Red Nose Day! Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:02 AM PDT Not only did we get a new adventure during last night's Comic Relief telethon, but the Doctor himself also dropped by later on in the night to join in with the proceedings! If you missed it (or if you just want to see it again), you can see the moment the TARDIS materialised on stage below. During the special adventure, the whole [...] | ||
| Doctor Who Rewind, In America to air on BBC America Posted: 18 Mar 2011 11:37 PM PDT BBC America will be airing two special shows next month to celebrate the Doctor's return to the US! 'Doctor Who Rewind' and 'Doctor Who in America' promise to get viewers up to date with everything they need to know about the new series, which kicks off on the channel with The Impossible Astronaut, part one of the US-based two-parter, on Saturday 23rd April at 9pm [...] | ||
| Paddy Shennan's TV Review: Twenty Twelve (BBC4) - Liverpool Echo Posted: 18 Mar 2011 11:16 PM PDT
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| Matt Smith takes on the author Christopher Isherwood - Daily Post North Wales Posted: 18 Mar 2011 11:12 PM PDT
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| Posted: 18 Mar 2011 09:21 PM PDT  BBC Publicity have indicated the possibility of a 10 second teaser trailer being broadcast on BBC1 at some point today, though this has not been finalised at the time of writing. A longer "Coming Soon" compilation trail is currently expected to launch from next Saturday (26th March). | ||
| Doctor Who: Space and Time - Doctor Who on Comic Relief 2011 (Parts 1 and 2) [VIDEO] Posted: 18 Mar 2011 09:17 PM PDT
Red Nose Day 2011 - Doctor Who is back with a vengeance as the Doctor (Matt Smith) provides some cosmic relief. The wonderful Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) is usually a handful on her own but in this special episode she confronts herself, literally. | ||
| Posted: 18 Mar 2011 07:39 PM PDT We've all done it – headed out for a night on the tiles when really we should have been at home watching Comic Relief and donating. Harry Hill, "Uptown Downstairs Abbey" and many more funny skits and sketches played throughout the evening, interspersed with clips of David Tennant visiting Africa and various other comedy sketches and interesting films. But the highlight was undoubtedly Steven Moffat's Doctor Who short, split into two parts that aired between 7.30 pm and 8pm. And anyone who went out early would have missed them: until now. Part One:That was fun! But what happens next? To find out, you'll need… Part Two:Oh and don't miss this bit of in-between-charity-films-and-sketches-linkage starring Matt in character: |
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