Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News

Kopic's Doctor Who & Torchwood News


Prime Television Highlights - Voxy

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:37 PM PDT


Prime Television Highlights
Voxy
David Tennant, John Barrowman, David Morrissey and Mark Gatiss look back at the greatest moments. From the time they were born, Flo and Kay Lyman were ...

There's A New Doctor Who in Town - ACED Magazine

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 01:59 PM PDT


There's A New Doctor Who in Town
ACED Magazine
This shiny new version of the iconic series comes from BAFTA-winning writer Steven Moffat (Steven Spielberg's upcoming Tintin, Jekyll, Coupling), ...

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Crash Doctor Figure

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:40 PM PDT

The new Matt Smith action figure has been released, and ITN have reported on how the figure was made. The character comes in two versions, one showing the Doctor's crash outfit as he appeared in the majority of The Eleventh Doctor and one showing the Doctor in his new outfit.



Reviews on The Eleventh Doctor continue to be published and you can find a full list in Doctor Who in the Media.

Neil Gaiman has blogged about watching the episode and his daughters reaction to the story. In his blog he reveals that the story he has written for Matt Smith's second series was originally planed for inclusion towards the end of the current series. He is now rewriting it to fit in its new slot.

Cardiff fears chill wind of spending cuts - Financial Times

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:11 PM PDT


Cardiff fears chill wind of spending cuts
Financial Times
Battling the Cybermen in Cardiff Bay would be a picnic in comparison This is the first of a four-part series. Tomorrow: Fortunes of the rich.

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WonderCon Wrap-Up - Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog)

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 10:19 AM PDT


WonderCon Wrap-Up
Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog)
For fans that have reservations about Smith following the absolutely brilliant run of David Tennant, do not worry one bit. ...

Armageddon weekend - The Dominion Post (blog)

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:50 AM PDT


Armageddon weekend
The Dominion Post (blog)
Mini-Spock was leading an inflatable Dalek around with a studded leash. The expo had cartoons and comics and stuffed animals. It had action figures and ...

Beast Below Pics

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:36 AM PDT

Publicity pictures have now been released for this Saturdays episode, The Beast Below. View them below.

The Beast Below airs Saturday at 6.25pm on BBC1.

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Google talks up mobile sociological shifts, new mobile tools - The Wire Report

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:24 AM PDT


Google talks up mobile sociological shifts, new mobile tools
The Wire Report
A user—Cyberman in Brooklyn—said: "It went on all night. All niiiiight..." "The point of all this is that all these features are in the browser. ...

See how the Eleventh Doctor figure was made

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:16 AM PDT

ITN have today released an interesting behind the scenes video detailing the production of the brand new Eleventh Doctor action figure! The figure is available to buy now as part of a Doctor and Crash Doctor set, and a replica of his new sonic screwdriver has also been released. The video shows Matt Smith having his face captured by [...]

'Glee': Jennifer Lopez out this season; Neil Patrick Harris, Kristin Chenoweth ... - Zap2it.com (blog)

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 09:13 AM PDT


Zap2it.com (blog)

'Glee': Jennifer Lopez out this season; Neil Patrick Harris, Kristin Chenoweth ...
Zap2it.com (blog)
As for whether or not John Barrowman, the "Torchwood" star who recently visited "Desperate Housewives," would get his wish to guest star, ...

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Doctor Who's Matt Smith wants to change Timelord's dress sense so he can keep warm - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 08:43 AM PDT


Mirror.co.uk

Doctor Who's Matt Smith wants to change Timelord's dress sense so he can keep warm
Mirror.co.uk
Days after Matt Smith made tweed jackets, braces and bow-ties "must-have" additions to fans' wardrobes, he wants to change his ...

Doctor Who: 'The Eleventh Hour' Review - IGN

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 08:26 AM PDT


IGN

Doctor Who: 'The Eleventh Hour' Review
IGN
What's more, Stephen Moffat's inaugural outing as head writer was effortlessly effervescent, with Russell T. Davies' bold, brash Who making way for much ...

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'Cowboys & Aliens' Casting, Duke's Win Over Butler, And The New 'Doctor Who ... - MTV.com

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 08:26 AM PDT


'Cowboys & Aliens' Casting, Duke's Win Over Butler, And The New 'Doctor Who ...
MTV.com
There, you can also check out an evaluation of the first full Matt Smith "Doctor Who" episode, some incredible Freddie E. Williams II artwork and continuing ...

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Dead Air

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:30 AM PDT

Written By James Goss, Dead Air is another Doctor Who story read by Tenth Doctor actor David Tennant.

David Tennant reads Doctor Who: Dead Air by James GossDead Air arrives heralding the end of David Tennant's reign; for this reviewer it's about time. Don't get me wrong, Tennant has been exactly what the series needed to help it to grow. But his over-exposure across Christmas has dulled my view of his era. I know I'll love it again within the year though!

At the bottom of the sea, in the wreck of a floating radio station, a lost recording has been discovered. After careful restoration, it is played for the first time – to reveal something incredible. It is the voice of the Doctor, broadcasting from Radio Bravo in 1966. He has travelled to Earth to search for the Hush – a terrible weapon that kills, silences and devours anything that makes a noise – and has tracked it to a boat crewed by a team of pirate DJs. With the help of feisty Liverpudlian Layla and some groovy pop music, he must trap the Hush and destroy it – before it can escape and destroy the world.

James Goss has produced an excellent and very original story here. Tennant is in his acting element, delivering each line with smooth confidence and wonderful comic timing though his Liverpool accent is slightly too Brooksideish! This minor quibble aside it's an engrossing story that's complete with some of the sparkling dialogue the new series enjoys. The sparse use of sound effects to amplify the ever growing tension are inspired so full credit needs to go to Simon Hunt for such a sterling job. To me it's the audio equivalent of the Season 4 story Midnight in the claustrophobia stakes. Anyone who has yet to try the audiobook range could do worse than start here, it's a prime example of how to do this sort of entertainment.

Well, that's it for the 10th Doctor Who on audio… for now. Here's raising a virtual glass of plonk to DT, so long and thanks for the memories.

Dead Air is available now from Amazon for just £4.28!

Campaign Watch, April 6 - TheDailyDust (satire) (blog)

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:14 AM PDT


Campaign Watch, April 6
TheDailyDust (satire) (blog)
Lorraine: Personally i think David tennant is the best doctor, i dont want to see this Matt Smith take the leading... pejay: Well that is not the storyline ...

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Cardiff fears chill wind of spending cuts - Financial Times

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:13 AM PDT


Cardiff fears chill wind of spending cuts
Financial Times
A government of any complexion will have a fight on its hands. Battling the Cybermen from Doctor Who in Cardiff Bay would be a picnic in comparison.

Karen to appear on tomorrow’s This Morning

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:11 AM PDT

Karen Gillan will be appearing as a guest on tomorrow’s edition of This Morning. The Amy Pond actress will be talking to presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby about all things Series 5, so tune in to ITV1 from 10:30AM to catch her interview!

Spin-offs: a tricky business - National

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 07:11 AM PDT


Spin-offs: a tricky business
National
While the writers of the best spin-offs – Torchwood, Frasier, Angel – work hard to flesh out formerly minor characters and present them as nuanced, ...

'Dancing With The Stars' Judge Bruno Tonioli Goes Nude For Cancer Charity - Access Hollywood

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:41 AM PDT


'Dancing With The Stars' Judge Bruno Tonioli Goes Nude For Cancer Charity
Access Hollywood
John Barrowman, of the BBC's "Torchwood," plays the new bad boy of Wisteria Lane, Patrick Logan, and Access catches up with him on the set of "Desperate ...

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DOCTOR WHO Preview and Photos with Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith - Daemon's TV (blog)

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:19 AM PDT


Daemon's TV (blog)

DOCTOR WHO Preview and Photos with Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith
Daemon's TV (blog)
I still miss David Tennant, but Matt Smith is pretty brilliant and so is Karen Gillan, who plays the Doctor's new companion, Amy Pond. ...

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Beast Below Teasers

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:03 AM PDT

A smiler in Doctor Who: The Beast BelowDoctor Who continues this Saturday with Stephen Moffat's The Beast Below in which the Doctor and Amy travel into the far future…

Starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan as the Doctor and Amy Pond, The Beast Below guest stars Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda, Scream of the Shalka) and The Demon Headmaster, Terrance Hardiman.

Digital Spy have apparently seen a copy, and have published a list of teasers which might or might not be considered spoilers.

We've picked a few and covered them up, just in case.

It's set more than a millennium into the future, at a time when the Earth has been abandoned and the UK is a floating spaceship known as Starship Britain.

That apparently makes Amelia Amy… oooh, 1306 years old.

The Smilers are creatures that live in arcade machine boxes, similar to the Zoltar fortune teller from BIG. Except you should try to avoid interacting with these.

Amy is presented with three options, Matrix-style. She chooses the second, then the third.

Amy wears her nightie throughout the episode – and it gets wet.

He may appear to be fun and kooky, but this Doctor can get angry. REALLY angry.

Episode two directly segues into episode three when The Doctor gets a call from an old pal.

The Beast Below airs at 6.15pm Saturday 10th April on BBC One and BBC HD.

Visit DigitalSpy for more teasers.

First impressions of Matt Smith, the eleventh Doctor Who - Helium

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 05:40 AM PDT


First impressions of Matt Smith, the eleventh Doctor Who
Helium
Smith's job was particularly hard because of the enormous popularity of David Tennant in the role. Not only did Tennant preside over four of the most ...

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BBC iPlayer choices - Saturday 3 April - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 05:33 AM PDT


BBC iPlayer choices - Saturday 3 April
Telegraph.co.uk
It's a welcome relief after the absurd self-indulgence of the end of the Russell T Davies era, when the plots were unfathomable and David Tennant descended ...

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Support Doctor Who Comics - Vote in the Eagle Awards

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 05:24 AM PDT

Doctor Who comics are resurgent in North America right now, thanks to the efforts of IDW Publishing, with their Doctor Who ongoing comic, and their wonderful reprints of Doctor Who Classics which you can order at your local comic book store, amazon.com, or via their website - http://idwpublishing.com

 

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Hugo Nom Joy

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 05:04 AM PDT

Star Trekking

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 04:48 AM PDT

We watched the latest Star Trek film last night, and as I said when we saw it at the pictures - see the earlier post on that - what a cracking film it is!

J J Abrams has managed to reinvent it so well. The plotting and characters are both new and yet seem to fit like a comfortable pair of shoes. Lovely performances from the main leads playing Kirk, Spock, Sulu, Chekhov, Uhura, Scottie and Bones, some great and awe-inducing effects pepper the film, and the intelligent plot is lovely to watch unfolding.

We saw it on Blu-Ray and certainly the quality is there. It's also around 200 minutes long and yet never dragged or sagged. Testament to a good film methinks.

Hopefully there will be more to come, but even if this stands as a one-off, it's a great little film, and sort of reaffirms ones faith in science fiction movies, especially after the exscrable Pandorium ...

Doctor Who: The Beast Below gallery - Den Of Geek

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 04:11 AM PDT


Doctor Who: The Beast Below gallery
Den Of Geek
... online adventure, Scream of the Shalka whilst Ajala appeared on stage with former Time Lord David Tennant in the RSC's 2008 production of Hamlet. ...

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Doctor Who: Karen Gillan soaked to the skin in new episode The Beast Below - Daily Mail

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 04:04 AM PDT


Daily Mail

Doctor Who: Karen Gillan soaked to the skin in new episode The Beast Below
Daily Mail
The episode, the second starring Matt Smith as the Doctor, revolves around the Time Lord taking Amy into the distant future, where she finds 'Britain' in ...

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Toys R Us Event - Report

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 03:58 AM PDT

Toys R Us Event - Report
News Dated: 6/4/2010

On the 5th April 2010, to celebrate the launch of the new Character Options Eleventh Doctor toys, Toys R Us at Brent Cross became a little part of Gallifrey.

Outside the store and to the enjoyment of the crowd, they was invaded by a Cyberman and a Scarecrow from The Family of Blood. Activities at the event included face painting, mask making and a fancy dress contest judged by Doctor Who Adventures Editor, Moray Laing. You could even have your picture taken in the Time vortex!

Roaming around the event looking for adventure were many children dressed as the 11th Doctor, complete with tweed jacket and red bow tie. One of the children, 7 yr old Hugo Matt, who has been a fan of Doctor Who for the last two years , thinks that Matt Smith will make a good doctor.

The highlight of the event, however, was the ability to have your photo taken next to the Eleventh Doctor's newly regenerated Tardis and two Daleks from the upcoming episode Victory of the Daleks.

There are two Eleventh Doctor toys now available to buy, the Eleventh Doctor's new Sonic Screwdriver and The Eleventh Doctor crash set - with not one, but two Matt Smith figures. One in his Raggedy doctor outfit and the other in his normal costume.

Toy manufacturer, Character Options have decided to release two versions - one with a red bow tie and red striped shirt, the other with a blue bow tie and blue striped shirt.

Below is a short video and some images taken at the event by our reporter, Chris Mapely:

**To view video and images, check out the DWO News page**
(Link: http://www.drwho-online.co.uk/news/)

** With thanks to Melissa Robinson at BBC Worldwide.

  Click Here to buy the 11th Doctor toys, from Foribidden Planet.

[Source: DWO
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Doctor Who Saves The Earth Using a BlackBerry Storm! - Erictric

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 03:55 AM PDT


Erictric

Doctor Who Saves The Earth Using a BlackBerry Storm!
Erictric
Well, the first episode with the newly-regenerated eleventh Doctor — played by Matt Smith – featured a device that I'd say is a little bit underestimated. ...

Doctor Who blog: The Eleventh Hour - The Yorker

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 03:24 AM PDT


Doctor Who blog: The Eleventh Hour
The Yorker
I loved David Tennant, but he really didn't cross my mind until an image of him popped up on screen. The dynamic between Amy and the Doctor, ...

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Matt Smith debuts as the new Doctor Who - ITN

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 03:14 AM PDT


ITN

Matt Smith debuts as the new Doctor Who
ITN
It means as many viewers watched his first outing as the Time Lord as much-loved former Doctor, David Tennant. Fans also marked the occasion as Smith's new ...

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Episode stills from The Beast Below

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 03:09 AM PDT

The BBC have released a batch of episode stills from episode two, The Beast Below, which airs this Saturday at 6:15PM on BBC One/HD. The episode guest stars Sophie Okonedo, Terrence Hardiman, Hannah Sharp, Alfie Field, Jonathan Battersby, David Ajala, Christopher Good and Catrin Richards. Click here to watch and discuss the trailer for this episode.

Doctor Who star Matt Smith celebrates debut as timelord by buying house - Monsters and Critics.com

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:46 AM PDT


Monsters and Critics.com

Doctor Who star Matt Smith celebrates debut as timelord by buying house
Monsters and Critics.com
... as the famous Doctor in scenes that were aired over Easter - and more than eight million fans watched as he took over the role from David Tennant. ...

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The TARDIS Handbook

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:40 AM PDT

Doctor Who - The TARDIS HandbookNew from BBC Books this year comes The TARDIS Handbook from Steve Tribe, a look at the true star of Doctor Who!

Everything you need to know about the TARDIS is here – where it came from, where it's been, how it works, and how it has changed since we first encountered it in a London junkyard in 1963.

Including photos, design drawings, floor plans and instruction manuals from different eras of the series, this handbook explores the ship's endless interior, looking inside its wardrobe and bedrooms, its power rooms and sick bay, its corridors and cloisters, and revealing just how the show's production teams have created the dimensionally transcendental police box, inside and out.

Out on May 27th, you can pre-order The TARDIS Handbook from Amazon for just £9.09!

Matt Smith is a big hit, and so are Doctor Who collectibles - Paul Fraser Collectibles

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:26 AM PDT


Paul Fraser Collectibles

Matt Smith is a big hit, and so are Doctor Who collectibles
Paul Fraser Collectibles
Other star lots in the sale included a tuxedo worn by 10th Doctor David Tennant in the 2007 television adventure Voyage of the Damned. It sold for £5040.

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Matt Smith is a big hit, and so is Doctor Who memorabilia - Paul Fraser Collectibles

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:22 AM PDT


Paul Fraser Collectibles

Matt Smith is a big hit, and so is Doctor Who memorabilia
Paul Fraser Collectibles
Other star lots in the sale included a tuxedo worn by 10th Doctor David Tennant in the 2007 television adventure Voyage of the Damned. It sold for £5040.

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'Pacific' attracts 680000 on BSkyB - Variety

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:19 AM PDT


'Pacific' attracts 680000 on BSkyB
Variety
Show was watched by more than 7.6 million viewers in what was new "Doctor Who" showrunner Steven Moffat's keenly anticipated first outing in charge of the ...

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Writer/director Noel Clarke lines up new movie projects - DigitalJournal.com

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:18 AM PDT


DigitalJournal.com

Writer/director Noel Clarke lines up new movie projects
DigitalJournal.com
During his time on Doctor Who, Clarke appeared with both ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston and tenth Doctor David Tennant. He recently said that he doubted ...

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Doctor Who Sneak Peak on iTunes!

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:09 AM PDT

Matt Smith is Doctor Who on itunes!Check out BBC America's sneak peek of Doctor Who – an exclusive 9 minute sneak peak from the Eleventh Doctor's debut!

Now Available on iTunes, an unmissable exclusive 9-minute sneak peek from The Eleventh Hour, the first episode of the new season of Doctor Who, starring Matt Smith, now in HD for the first time. The premiere countdown is on – don't miss the full episode with exclusive Inside Looks that you won't see anywhere else – Saturday, April 17th at 9pm/8c only on BBC America.

Starring Matt Smith as the Doctor and Karen Gillan as Amy Pond, you cannot miss this great clip, especially if you are waiting for April 17th to come!

Visit iTunes to download your exclusive 9-minute sneak peek right now!

(Thanks to Nicole)

High-rated sci-fi show branded 'too sexy' - DigitalJournal.com

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:27 AM PDT


DigitalJournal.com

High-rated sci-fi show branded 'too sexy'
DigitalJournal.com
The new Doctor (played by Matt Smith) has a new companion, Amy Pond (played by Karen Gillan), who was seen speaking candidly about her kissogram repertoire, ...

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New Iron Man 2 TV Spots, Inception Diagrams, And Mad Max Rumors. Plus The ... - io9

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:06 AM PDT


New Iron Man 2 TV Spots, Inception Diagrams, And Mad Max Rumors. Plus The ...
io9
Steven Moffat, the new showrunner, argues that romance is intrinsic to the Doctor-companion relationship, and the original series just chose to be "sexless" ...

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 190

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 11:35 PM PDT

"Well then! No time to lose. I'm The Doctor. Do everything I tell you, don't ask stupid questions, and don't wander off."

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 190
Running Time: 1:24:33

Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour reviewed live over the net with live feedback. (If you haven't seen The Eleventh Hour, wait until you have before listening).

Hosted by Louis Trapani, Ken Deep, and Dave Cooper.

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Dr Who star's Inverness drama classes in danger Taking away an opportunity - Inverness Courier

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 11:21 PM PDT


Dr Who star's Inverness drama classes in danger Taking away an opportunity
Inverness Courier
INVERNESS drama classes - which allowed new Doctor Who star Karen Gillan to blossom - are under threat. Hundreds of children across the region ...

Louise Jameson Joins Dark Shadows!

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 11:11 PM PDT

Work on the current series of Dark Shadows Dramatic Readings is well underway and we can now reveal a special guest star for July's release, London's Burning. Louise Jameson, best known as Doctor Who companion Leela, joins the world of Dark Shadows as Cockney showgirl Rosie Faye, a relative of original series character Pansy Faye.

London's Burning is by Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures writer Joseph Lidster and stars David Selby as Quentin Collins. The story can be pre-ordered here.

More recordings for the Dark Shadows Dramatic Readings range are taking place in the coming weeks. Look out for more information soon on the Big Finish website and at the Dark Shadows Audio Dramas Facebook Group.

Lowest Opening?

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:49 PM PDT

Caitlyn Blackwood as Amelia PondAccording to The Guardian, The Eleventh Hour's 7.6 million viewers (according to overnight figures) tuned into BBC One represented Doctor Who's lowest opening episode since the series returned in 2005.

Despite the 35.3% audience share over the episodes duration (65 minutes from 6.20pm), The Guardian highlight twice that none of the previous series openers – Rose, New Earth, Smith and Jones and Partners in Crime - received figures as low as The Eleventh Hour.

Yet the audience share speaks for itself – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban achieved a share of 17.2% during the first half of Matt Smith and Karen Gillan's debut, while Harry Hill's TV Burp had a share of 16%.

However, as reported by GallifreyNewsBase, The Eleventh Hour received an audience Appreciation Index (AI) of 86, in contrast to The Christmas Invasion which scored 84, and Christopher Eccleston's first story, Rose, scored which managed 76.

It is also worth noting of course the figures published in The Guardian are for BBC One. There is no mention of BBC HD or the BBC Three repeat, while viewings on iPlayer are yet to be added in.

We're curious why The Guardian felt the need to state twice that Steven Moffat's first story in charge had lower ratings than the previous season openers, especially when they're quoting massaged figures.

Back to Bannerman Road

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:46 PM PDT

Production for the fourth series of The Sarah Jane Adventures has officially commenced in Cardiff! Over the next few months, the cast and crew will be filming the 12-part series, which will transmit in the Autumn. All of the regular cast will be returning for the new adventures, which the BBC promise will contain all the usual ‘thrills, scares and fun [...]

First Series 5 figure sets now available

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:38 PM PDT

The first Series 5 figure collection sets have been released by Character Options to mark the beginning of the Eleventh Doctor and Amy’s adventures on our screens! There are two official packs available for purchase, which are the Doctor and Crash Doctor set (The Eleventh Hour), and a replicate of his brand new sonic screwdriver! Both have an RRP price of [...]

Save our community centres - Inverness Courier

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:28 PM PDT


Save our community centres
Inverness Courier
On the same theme of council cuts, today we highlight that Eden Court drama classes, which Inverness's own Doctor Who star Karen Gillan attended, ...

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New Doctor Who watched by 7.6m - The Guardian (blog)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 09:50 PM PDT


The Guardian (blog)

New Doctor Who watched by 7.6m
The Guardian (blog)
Smith and the new Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat's eagerly awaited first outing was watched by 7.657 million viewers and attracted a 35.3% share on ...

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