Friday, March 12, 2010

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


'Doctor Who' Video Game in the Works - TVOvermind

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:45 PM PST


TVOvermind

'Doctor Who' Video Game in the Works
TVOvermind
The game, which will also appear on Nintendo DS consoles, will focus on Matt Smith as the Doctor. However, that has been really discernible about the game, ...

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Matt researched Einstein for genius inspiration

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:35 PM PST

The Daily Mail has released a new interview with Matt Smith today in which he reveals that he initially researched the life and times of Einstein to help him empathise with the Doctor. “The Doctor is the cleverest man in the universe,” he explained. “He’s the most infinite man I’ve ever played. When I was researching him, [...]

Tate hate mail shock - The Sun

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 10:37 AM PST


Tate hate mail shock
The Sun
COMIC Catherine Tate is being hounded by a poison pen fiend falsely accusing her of cheating on her husband. ...

Doctor's orders? No girlfriends! Why actor Matt Smith has kicked his Brazilian ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 08:00 AM PST


Daily Mail

Doctor's orders? No girlfriends! Why actor Matt Smith has kicked his Brazilian ...
Daily Mail
When Matt Smith was the age at which most children hide behind a cushion watching Doctor Who, he was on a football pitch. No Daleks. ...

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Jago and Litefoot Facebook Group

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 07:55 AM PST

As the countdown continues to Series One of Jago and Litefoot (out in June!), why not join in the fun at the J&L group on Facebook. Just click here.

The group offers exclusive photos, chat and - as we get closer to release date - there'll be many updates and the odd video too!


New Eleventh Hour Images

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 07:47 AM PST

The Doctor grabs Rory by the collar

Den of Geek have acquired images from the first episode from the forthcoming series of Doctor Who, The Eleventh Hour.

Featuring images of Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor fumbling with a mobile phone (possibly a BlackBerry), putting Rory (Arthur Darvill) in his place as well as a few behind the scenes snaps, there are currently four images available on the popular cult TV and movie blog.

If you're after some Eleventh Doctor eyecandy, hop on over there now!

Viewers “Won’t be disappointed”

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 06:57 AM PST

Creative Consultant for BBC Books' range of Doctor Who books, Justin Richards, has revealed to the Coventry Telegraph that viewers "won't be disappointed" by the new Doctor, Matt Smith.

Richards - whose Apollo 23 is one of the first Eleventh Doctor novels - says that while values remain and mannerisms change from Doctor to Doctor, you can only get so much from the scripts. While he doesn't say as much, it seems as though he's had a sneak peek at least one early edit.

"We're all sworn to secrecy of course but I'm confident viewers won't be disappointed."

"David Tennant was absolutely brilliant", he says, "but what I have seen of Matt Smith is very good so it will be a very interesting new direction for the show."

Apollo 23 is released on April 22nd.

Afternoon Meme: Tour the TARDIS, Betty White Is On Fire, "Captain America ... - AfterElton.com (blog)

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 06:39 AM PST


Afternoon Meme: Tour the TARDIS, Betty White Is On Fire, "Captain America ...
AfterElton.com (blog)
Four times the size of David Tennant's, HD ready, multiple levels including a basement, if sounds like they plan to spend more time on the ship this year. ...

Caprica: Key Points for "Know Thy Enemy" - TV Fodder

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 06:10 AM PST


TV Fodder

Caprica: Key Points for "Know Thy Enemy"
TV Fodder
This episode introduces the awesome James Marsters (Buffy, Angel, Torchwood) as the crazy terrorist Barnabas Greeley. Per Keon's request, he says he'll see ...

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Doctor Who: Game Confirmed - TheSixthAxis

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 05:47 AM PST


Doctor Who: Game Confirmed
TheSixthAxis
Cast you mind back to a few weeks ago when I reported the BBC was touting round the Doctor Who IP with a view of creating a series of games. ...

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Billie on Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 05:34 AM PST

Billie Piper will be a guest on Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night on Channel 4 tonight! Tune in at 10:00PM to see the Rose Tyler actor play against presenter Dale Winton and boxer David Haye. Please bear in mind that the episode may contain content that’s unsuitable for younger viewers.

New Sarah Jane Monsters

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 05:10 AM PST

The Sarah Jane Adventures gangFollowing the recent news that a new series of The Sarah Jane Adventures is set to enter production, Executive Producer Nikki Wilson has spoken to Digital Spy about the future of the series.

The interview features plenty to read, but in brief:

- "It's Russell's baby" - despite his new existence in the USA, the former Doctor Who exec is involved all the way with scripts and storylines, as well as providing notes on edits.

- The two series commission provided an opportunity to character development over a two season arc, something that hasn't happened with the series in the past.

- Although two series have been commissioned and shooting starts in a few weeks, they are not being filmed back to back - a break later this year will result in series 5 being completed in 2011.

- There are also new monsters:

"The Nightmare Man is part of a really big emotional journey for Luke which involves him facing his fears and excitement about the future. The Shansheeth are vulture undertakers who get embroiled with the gang on a big adventure for the middle of the series."

Sonic screwdrivers - Games Asylum

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 05:06 AM PST


Sonic screwdrivers
Games Asylum
Former Doctor David Tennant had this to say: "The video game was quite actively developed, but it's difficult to nail as the Doctor doesn't blow things up. ...

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Doctor Who to become Doctor Wii? - gamezine.co.uk

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 03:37 AM PST


gamezine.co.uk

Doctor Who to become Doctor Wii?
gamezine.co.uk
... scary as the TV series, which has created many dark storylines in its modern-day adaptation with past doctors David Tennant and Christopher Eccleston. ...

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Doctor Who game coming to Wii - Computerandvideogames.com

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 03:10 AM PST


Doctor Who game coming to Wii
Computerandvideogames.com
Former Doctor David Tennant added: "The video game was quite actively developed, but it's difficult to nail as the Doctor doesn't blow things up.

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Doctor Who to materialise on Wii this Autumn - Reg Hardware

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 02:37 AM PST


Doctor Who to materialise on Wii this Autumn
Reg Hardware
The Cybermen may also feature in the game, the Sun reports. Trade title MCV said it has confirmed the title's October release and appearance on the Wii. ...

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Dorset's decapitated Vikings' skeletons and more amazing finds - Metro

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 02:07 AM PST


Metro

Dorset's decapitated Vikings' skeletons and more amazing finds
Metro
Volunteer Marc Oakland was helping to clean a pond in Hampshire last March when he pulled the head of a Dalek from its murky depths. ...

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John Barrowman to Launch UK Concert Tour in October - TheaterMania.com

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 01:45 AM PST


TheaterMania.com

John Barrowman to Launch UK Concert Tour in October
TheaterMania.com
He is well known in the UK for his TV appearances in Torchwood, Doctor Who, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do, and I'd Do Anything. ...

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David Tennant on Playing the Doctor

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 01:45 AM PST

David Tennant. He used to be the Doctor, you know....Former Doctor Who star David Tennant appears in the current edition of Virgin Media's electric! magazine, available free for subscribers of their cable services.

In the interview - which covers everything from the Manic Street Preachers to Hamlet - Tenth Doctor Tennant is asked the expected questions about the upcoming new Doctor Who star, Matt Smith, as well as how he himself approached playing the Time Lord back in 2005.

Can you remember thinking how you were going to play the Doctor?
We'll I'd done my research as I'd watched the show since I was three! There's an eccentricity to the Doctor. But if that eccentricity is studied, it becomes self-conscious and…

Annoying?
And annoying - quite. I only ever had one or two scripts in advance, so I never had a lot of time to fuss over it. I think that's what [new Doctor] Matt Smith's been going through as well.

What will become of Doctor Who now?
I think it will be different, but I don't think it will be unrecognisable. it would be fairly lunatic to tinker with it too much. And the Doctor is such a great character; he could be anything. He could be a 96-year-old man in a wheelchair. Or he could be 26-year-old Matt Smithwith lots of hair. That's why he's so brilliant.

Rumours that Tennant expects to return in 60 years to play the Doctor as a 96-year-old man in a wheelchair are so far unfounded…

Doctor who? No, it's his brother, How - Haverhill Echo

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 01:38 AM PST


Doctor who? No, it's his brother, How
Haverhill Echo
By Unknown THE lesser-known brother of Dr Who — Dr How — travelled through time to help St Felix Primary School pupils brush up on their maths. ...

Doctor Who Wii game IS real - MCV

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 01:15 AM PST


MCV

Doctor Who Wii game IS real
MCV
The Sun reports that the game is based around new Doctor Matt Smith and will include appearances from classic villains such as the Daleks, Cybermen and ...

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New Doctor Who games in development - Cubed3

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:58 AM PST


New Doctor Who games in development
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Mr Dalek Presents Barry Letts

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:43 AM PST

Mr Dalek Himself Nick Briggs has been presenting the BBC radio 7 Programme "The Seventh Dimension" for a while now and towards the end of this month, the Biography of Doctor Who producer Barry Letts will be broadcast.  The Biography "Who and Me" is read by Barry Lets Himself and has been on Audio to buy for sometime now through the Usual Channels.  This is a Chance for those of you who have not yet heard this excelent reading, to finally enjoy the Biography.

BBC radio 7 is available through the BBC iPlayer system and unlike the actual TV programmes, which are locked to the UK only;  BBC radio can be Listened to Worldwide either live or in the Listen again feature.

The link to the BBC article is below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/s4/features/bulletins/bulletin_100310_02

Doctor Who on BBC Radio 7 - ATV News (blog)

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:40 AM PST


ATV News (blog)

Doctor Who on BBC Radio 7
ATV News (blog)
The audio books are read by Fourth Doctor actor Tom Baker. It's not the first time Doctor Who has featured as part of the 7 th Dimension strand of ...

Doctor Who voted greatest screen doctor - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:26 AM PST


Telegraph.co.uk

Doctor Who voted greatest screen doctor
Telegraph.co.uk
David Tennant as the Time Lord in BBC sci-fi drama series Doctor Who. Photo: BBC The BBC's science fiction character, currently played by Matt Smith, ...

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Doctor Who Spoiled by the British Daily Telegraph.

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:17 AM PST

There are major plot Spoilers for Episode 1 of the New Series of Doctor Who Staring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, in the British Daily Telegraph's Online Edition.  It makes for very interesting reading, but if you want to keep the Suprise DON'T READ THE ARTICLE! I really mean it.  For those of you who do not care, the Link us Underneath.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/7421880/Doctor-Who-star-Matt-Smith-on-sonic-screwdrivers-Steven-Moffat-and-following-David-Tennant.html

Maggie Q Isn't Starring In Femme Nikita Series After All. Plus Doctor Who's ... - io9

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:09 AM PST


Maggie Q Isn't Starring In Femme Nikita Series After All. Plus Doctor Who's ...
io9
In one key scene, Smith tries to attract the Atraxi's attention by using his sonic screwdriver (or rather David Tennant's) and then the sonic screwdriver ...

I’m Ginger!

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:00 AM PST

Karen Gillan!In her recent interview and modelling shoot in the fashion magazine InStyle, Karen Gillan has revealed that while the Eleventh Doctor might not be ginger, she certainly is - and the new Doctor Who companion was once bullied over the colour of her hair.

As we know, hair colour is hair colour - some of us are blonde, others red, some jet black, while others have varying shades of brown. We're all different, and this sort of petty hair prejudice is ridiculous.

Yet it happens, daily, and has done for years.

'I got teased for being a redhead when I was younger, which is strange because I'm Scottish and there are loads of us - we should unite forces! I love my red hair.'

Worryingly, Karen attempted to avoid the jibes by dyeing her her - but the parents of the future Amy Pond weren't impressed.

'My parents went mental. I had it for a good few months. That's my biggest fashion faux pas to date.'

Karen Gillan is clearly absolutely gorgeous - I suspect the bullies aren't.

Nikki Wilson talks Sarah Jane Series 4!

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:55 PM PST

Following the recent announcement that The Sarah Jane Adventures will be on our screens until at least the end of 2011, its executive producer has promised that its exciting two-year renewal will bring ‘more stability’ to the CBBC spin off. And with filming for its fourth series due to commence in South Wales in just under three weeks time, Nikki Wilson has [...]

James Corden on Jonathan Ross tonight (Updated)

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:35 PM PST

James Corden will be appearing on this week’s episode of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, which airs tonight at 10:35PM on BBC One/HD. While it’s not strictly Doctor Who related, the actor, best known for his role as Smithy in Gavin & Stacey, is currently filming his guest appearance in the forthcoming series, rumoured to be in Episode [...]

Dressing up with Doctor Who

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:35 PM PST

Matt Smith in SFXSpeaking to SFX (the newly released issue 194 with the superb lenticular cover) new Doctor Who star Matt Smith revealed that his look as the Doctor is one that will "constantly eveolve" - just as well, given he successfully talked Steven Moffat out of dressing him like Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Matt Smith continues to impress in interviews - other than throwing himself into some of the classic Doctor Who (such as Tomb of the Cybermen) since he was cast, his knowledge of the series is limited, yet he always seems to say the right thing.

He's keen that the Eleventh Doctor doesn't have a costume, for instance.

"What's interesting about this particular Doctor's look is that it's going to constantly evolve," he said. "Steven [Moffat] is very keen that he's a man who gets up in the morning and wears clothes because it's cold."

"As always with this show you're dealing with history, and you go, 'Oh, I can't have a scarf because Tom Baker had a scarf, I can't have a pair of converse…' but I'm pleased, because the costume has come out of my personality, and it feels right on my body and my frame."

"He's not only defined by one thing. If you look at every Doctor, every Doctor has something, and I have a bow tie.

Some fans have decried the look of the new Doctor as being cliched or obvious - even Steven Moffat acknowledges that the Eleventh Doctor appears to be dressed in a way someone who doesn't really know the show might expect him to be dressed - but look at it this way.

Matt Smith is evidently extremely comfortable with this look in contrast to the "pirate look" that he was apparently unhappy with. Given that he isn't decked out in question marks, I think we've got a good deal here…

Bear with us!

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:35 PM PST

With Series 5 now just a few short weeks away, we’re getting ready for the Doctor and Amy’s new adventures in time and space with a much-needed site upgrade! As a result, things might look a tad messy here over the next few weeks as we prepare for its launch. Rest assured, everything will be back to normal very soon, so [...]

Doctor Who's latest companion Karen Gillan says her Time Lord is “incredible” - stv.tv

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:55 PM PST


stv.tv

Doctor Who's latest companion Karen Gillan says her Time Lord is "incredible"
stv.tv
Doctor Woohoo: Karen reckons Matt's the business in a Tardis. Doctor Who girl Karen Gillan, who plays companion Amy Pond, admits she's "completely nervous" ...

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Doctor Who Nintendo game in development?

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:48 PM PST

A brand new Doctor Who game is set to be released on the Nintendo Wii and DS platforms just in time for Christmas, if a report published by The Sun is to believed. The tabloid today claims that the BBC have signed a £10million deal to create the game, which would feature the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) as [...]

BBC7 reads Doctor Who

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:27 PM PST

BBC Radio 7BBC Radio 7 will be broadcasting a number of Doctor Who related programmes in their 7th Dimension science fiction segment in the coming months.

The memoirs of Barry Letts will be broadcast over seven weeks from the end of March; "Barry Letts - Who and Me" is read by the late producer himself, delving into his career up to and including Doctor Who. (The autobiography is still currently available in print from publisher Fantom Films.)

In April, three BBC Audio Books will be broadcast; The Giant Robot, The Brain of Morbius, Creature from the Pit are all adaptations of the original Target novelisations, and are read by the 'Doctor' himself, Tom Baker.

The 7th Dimension is presented by the modern voice of the Daleks and Cybermen, Nicholas Briggs; the strand in the past has often featured Doctor Who, including new adventures for the Eighth Doctor as portrayed by Paul McGann.

Nintendo Bags Doctor Who License - Spong

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:38 PM PST


Spong

Nintendo Bags Doctor Who License
Spong
A UK red-top also quotes former Doctor, David Tennant, as saying, "The video game was quite actively developed, but it's difficult to nail as the Doctor ...

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Doctor Who set for WonderCon sneak peek - DigitalJournal.com

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:29 PM PST


DigitalJournal.com

Doctor Who set for WonderCon sneak peek
DigitalJournal.com
The former Doctor Who supremo Russell T. Davies and tenth Doctor David Tennant attended Comic-Con last year in San Diego, and were reported to have been ...

Shock tactics to Enjoy from Alan - Burton Mail

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:13 PM PST


Burton Mail

Shock tactics to Enjoy from Alan
Burton Mail
He is the son of Doctor Who actor Patrick Troughton, elder brother of Michael Troughton, and father of both Sam Troughton and Warwickshire cricketer Jim ...

All-round entertainer to hit road - Burton Mail

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:13 PM PST


Burton Mail

All-round entertainer to hit road
Burton Mail
John Barrowman, one of the most familiar faces on British television and the West End stage, is probably best known for playing Captain Jack Harkness in the ...

My Novelette Online

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:11 PM PST

Doctor Who star Matt Smith is being turned into Nintendo Wii game - Monsters and Critics.com

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:05 PM PST


Monsters and Critics.com

Doctor Who star Matt Smith is being turned into Nintendo Wii game
Monsters and Critics.com
New Dr. Who Matt Smith wears a Kate Moss t-shirt as he strolls along La Crossiette Boulevard in Cannes. - Martin Grimes / Splash News The 27-year-old will ...

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Gillan: 'Smith makes Doctor his own' - Digital Spy

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 07:35 PM PST


Gillan: 'Smith makes Doctor his own'
Digital Spy
Karen Gillan has said that Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith has made the role his own in the upcoming series of Doctor Who ...

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Doctor Wii is Coming

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 07:30 PM PST

Destiny of the DoctorsReports today indicate that BBC Worldwide have agreed a £10million deal to bring a Doctor Who videogame to the Nintendo Wii and DS platforms.

Such a game would be the first Doctor Who videogame since Destiny of the Doctors (pictured here) in 1998, and would need to fit into the shows ethos. BBC Worldwide are aware that the Doctor isn't a caped vigilante.

"You can't have Doctor Who blowing things to bits with a laser gun. That would massively change the nature of the show."

"We're delighted to have finally nailed down a deal. We went with Nintendo as they have huge appeal for families and Doctor Who is very much a family brand.

"The Wii console is key for us as it's something families play together."

Our recent report that the BBC are looking to captilise on Doctor Who's success by entering the videogames market seems only told a part of the story it seems - according to former Doctor David Tennant, a game was already actively developed.

"The video game was quite actively developed, but it's difficult to nail as the Doctor doesn't blow things up.

"He's not Batman, who goes around smacking people in the head."

Doctor Who girl 'completely nervous' about series debut - Radio 1

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 07:24 PM PST


Radio 1

Doctor Who girl 'completely nervous' about series debut
Radio 1
Doctor Who's new companion, actress Karen Gillan, says she's "completely nervous" about the airing of her first episode. The 22-year-old admitted the series ...

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BBC Worldwide developing Doctor Who game? - ATV News (blog)

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 07:03 PM PST


BBC Worldwide developing Doctor Who game?
ATV News (blog)
BBC Insider quoted in The Sun However, the Sun quotes David Tennant as saying the game has been stuck in development for some time because of the way the ...

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“Matt is Completely Incredible”

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:30 PM PST

Karen Gillan on Matt SmithDoctor Who star Karen Gillan has nothing but praise for her co-star Matt Smith, who she believes has done something completely incredible with his interpretation of the Time Lord.

Her opinion - while that of a newcomer to the series - should be accepted with some gravity. After all, her mother is a big Doctor Who fan.

"My mother in a massive 'Whovian'. She loves Doctor Who, so she knows everything.

"But since I joined the show I've turned into a complete geek and am really into my sci-fi now."

So why does Karen feel that a man she describes as "like an annoying older brother - but annoying in a brilliant way" on set has made such a remarkable Doctor?

""What Matt's done is something completely incredible", she said. "He's completely made the part his own and I think people really are going to fall in love with his Doctor."

It's difficult to tell at this stage - all we have are clips, and we're still outsiders. Yet reading interviews in Doctor Who Magazine and the new SFX, it does seem as though everyone is very happy with the new star - and fans aare likely to warm to him given his alleged reluctance to wear a pirate outfit in favour of the look he developed in 20 minutes.

Could we be about to meet another fantastic Doctor?

Gillan “Completely Nervous”

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 05:30 PM PST

Karen GillanShe's young, sexy and she's the Doctor's new companion - Karen Gillan was bound to be chatting to BBC Radio 1 and its lowbrow Newsbeat bulletin about Doctor Who sooner or later, wasn't she?

Gillan - Amy Pond in the new series - has revealed her anxiety about the launch of Doctor Who in 2010. She's "completely nervous" apparently, although in fairness she's pretty confident about her own character.

"Amy is a very sassy young lady," she said. "She's not completely in awe of the Doctor all the time, there's none of that. She doesn't take his word as gospel."

That might remind you of someone the Doctor travelled with until relatively recently, although of course the comparisons with Catherine Tate's Donna Noble were always going to be there when Steven Moffat's team cast a redhead.

Speaking of the forthcoming UK tour to promote the series, Gillan said:

"We are going to have a great big Doctor Who tour bus, which is going to be so much fun. We want it to be like the Spice World bus from the Spice Girls film!"

Hmmm. Stay clear of Richard E Grant…

Doctor Who series 5: new pictures, confirmed transmission date - Den Of Geek

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 05:29 PM PST


Doctor Who series 5: new pictures, confirmed transmission date
Den Of Geek
... but it's now been 100% confirmed that Doctor Who's fifth series since it was revived, and the first featuring Matt Smith as the Time Lord, ...

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