In a new interview to mark the broadcast of the series finale The Name of the Doctor, Matt Smith has made it very clear that he is coming back for a new series of adventures as the Doctor. “I’m on a break for a couple of months while I’m in Detroit making How To Catch … Continue reading »
According to a report at Digital Spy, Doctor Who head writer Steven Moffat has confirmed categorically that series eight of the revived Doctor Who is happening. “This is a thing that just seems to have slipped by… so can I say it very firmly – series eight is absolutely, definitely confirmed,” Moffat said at the … Continue reading »
Fantasy series Game of Thrones was the only genre winner at the BAFTA TV Awards held on May 12th at the Royal Festival Hall. The series, based on George R.R. Martin’s book saga, won the Audience Award, although it failed to win in its other nominated category, International. Although Doctor Who was not nominated for … Continue reading »
The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood: Miracle Day producer Brian Minchin has been confirmed as the new executive producer on Doctor Who alongside head writer Steven Moffat. Minchin, who also worked on Being Human, Wizards vs Aliens and Dirk Gently, noted in a press release: “I’m thrilled and excited to be joining Steven Moffat on … Continue reading »
The BBC has confirmed the internet rumour that has been spreading for the last few days that the final episode of series 7b will be The Name of the Doctor by Steven Moffat, directed by Saul Metzstein. This may come as a relief to some fans who have been concerned that the ongoing story about … Continue reading »
The Zygons—who have appeared in only one story, opposite Fourth Doctor Tom Baker in Terror of the Zygons—have been officially announced as making a return in Doctor Who‘s 50th anniversary special episode, set to be broadcast on BBC1 this November. Although they have appeared in spin-off comic strips and novels, and were mentioned in passing … Continue reading »
In an interview in the new Radio Times, Doctor Who star Matt Smith has confirmed categorically that he is committed to Doctor Who for the next year – taking him through the recording of series eight – and that he is taking the show on a year by year basis. There have been rumours that … Continue reading »
Following the overwhelming success of their Doctor Who at 50 season, the BFI has decided to make future events, beginning with next month’s 5th Doctor story The Caves of Androzani, subject to a ballot. Champions will get two chances at tickets (either one or two), while Members will get one. This is to ensure that … Continue reading »
With only a week to go until the start of the second half of series 7, the publicity machine is gearing up, with former Doctor Who cast members appearing on an edition of Pointless Celebrities, and the release of a new prequel by Steven Moffat as well as a new trailer. The prequel, set some … Continue reading »
We were recently given fifteen minutes to chat with Tom Baker about all things Big Finish (particularly his starring role as Long John Silver in their epic adaptation) and Doctor-y… and during considerably longer than that, we covered his time on Doctor Who, his thoughts on Jon Pertwee fans, Peter Davison, David Tennant, and why he … Continue reading »
