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Doctor Who in Trafalgar Square
Tue, 04/09/2013 - 8:03am
Londoners were treated to the sight of a flying TARDIS swooping over Trafalgar Square this morning as Matt Smith and the team were in town shooting more scenes for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special.
It was an early start for Matt Smith (the Doctor), Jenna-Louise Coleman (Clara), director Nick Hurran and the rest of the cast and crew but judging by the smiles it was worth it. At one point the famous blue box was suspended over Trafalgar Square with Jenna-Louise Coleman inside, peering out across the capital whilst the next moment saw another figure – looking like the Doctor – dangling from the TARDIS as it was suspended way above ground level!
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Doctor Who at the Tower of London
Tue, 04/09/2013 - 5:15amFilming for the 50th anniversary special continued yesterday with Doctor Who stars Jenna-Louise Coleman, Jemma Redgrave and Ingrid Oliver shooting scenes in the world famous Tower of London.
Conditions were cold but there was glorious sunshine as director Nick Hurran marshalled the cast and crew around the iconic castle that is famous for housing the Crown Jewels. Doctor Who fans may recall that this historic building has previously been used as one of UNIT’s HQs and as it was originally built in 1078, the Tower is almost as old as the Doctor!
We were there to capture the filming and you can go behind the scenes of the shoot in a new, exclusive video featuring Jenna-Louise Coleman, Jemma Redgrave and Ingrid Oliver.
We’ll have more 50th anniversary news very soon…
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Reunited: Jemma Redgrave Returns for the Anniversary Special
Mon, 04/08/2013 - 9:15amWe’re delighted to reveal that Jemma Redgrave will be returning to Doctor Who for the show’s fiftieth anniversary special. She previously appeared in 2012’s The Power of Three playing Kate Stewart, daughter of the legendary Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.
Jemma is part of a brilliant cast that is already known to include Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman who are joined by the returning David Tennant and Billie Piper plus screen legend John Hurt and Joanna Page. Filming is underway on the special which will be a 3D spectacular shown later this year.
You can find out more about Kate Stewart or read about the return of an old enemy for the 50th special… More new about the adventure very soon!
UPDATE! We’re happy to confirm that Ingrid Oliver will also be joining the cast of the fiftieth anniversary special. Best known as one half of the comedy duo Watson & Oliver, Ingrid has appeared in Material Girl, Peep Show, and the award-winning Twenty-Twelve.
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The Zygons Return for the 50th Anniversary Special
Tue, 04/02/2013 - 9:51amWe’re delighted to confirm that the Zygons are returning to Doctor Who for the show’s 50th anniversary special.
Aside from flashbacks these malevolent shape-shifters have only appeared once before, threatening Earth in the Fourth Doctor adventure, Terror of the Zygons. Despite the fact that their solitary outing was over thirty years ago they remain a popular old enemy and in the 2010 episode, The Pandorica Opens, they were amongst the massed aliens said to be gathering above Stonehenge. Later, in The Power of Three, we learnt that Zygons had one of their ships under the Savoy Hotel in 1890 and apparently replaced half the staff with imposters! But this time they really are back…
We’ve already confirmed that in the anniversary special Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman will be joined by the returning David Tennant and Billie Piper. Screen legend John Hurt is also in the cast and earlier today we revealed that Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey, The Syndicate) would also be appearing in this eagerly anticipated adventure.
We’ll be bringing you more news soon!
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Steven Moffat Receives Three Hugo Nominations
Tue, 04/02/2013 - 5:04amThe final contenders for this year’s Hugo Awards have just been announced and Doctor Who’s head writer and executive producer Steven Moffat has received three nominations in the Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form category.
His trio of nominated episodes are Asylum of the Daleks (directed by Nick Hurran), The Angels Take Manhattan (also directed by Nick Hurran) and the 2012 Christmas special, The Snowmen (directed by Saul Metzstein). Steven Moffat has had success at the Hugos before, scooping awards for The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances, The Girl in the Fireplace, Blink and The Pandorica Opens/The Big Bang.
The Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1955, are named after Hugo Gernsback, founder of the influential science fiction magazine, Amazing Stories. The 2013 Hugo winners will be announced on 1 September, 2013, during a ceremony in San Antonio, Texas. Best of luck to Steven!
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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special: The Read Through
Mon, 04/01/2013 - 2:42pmThe read through for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special took place earlier this evening, Monday, 1 April.
Current Doctor Matt Smith was joined by David Tennant and many more familiar faces including Jenna-Louise Coleman (Clara) and Doctor Who’s head writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat.
Over the weekend we confirmed that David Tennant and Billie Piper would both be returning to the show for the eagerly anticipated 50th anniversary special. We also revealed that screen legend John Hurt would also feature in the adventure.
The episode’s production continues all this week and we’ll be bringing you more news very soon…
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DOCTOR WHO ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR CAST FOR 50th ANNIVERSARY
Sat, 03/30/2013 - 8:43amDavid Tennant and Billie Piper to return for blockbuster celebrations with John Hurt also confirmed.
The BBC has today revealed some of the all-star cast that will mark the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. David Tennant and Billie Piper will join current Doctor and companion, Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, while John Hurt (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Alien, Harry Potter) will also co-star.
Last seen as the Doctor on January 1st 2010, this will be the first time Tennant has reprised his role as the Tenth Doctor. During his reign as the Time Lord, Tennant appeared in three series as well as several specials. He was first revealed as the Doctor in the 2005 series finale, ‘The Parting of the Ways’.
Meanwhile Billie Piper, who played companion Rose Tyler for two series following the reboot in 2005, will appear in the show for the first time since featuring in Tennant’s last episode, ‘The End of Time’ in 2010.
Also confirmed to join the cast is John Hurt who will also co-star in the 3D anniversary special that will form part of blockbuster celebrations, set to take over the BBC. Produced by BBC Cymru Wales for BBC One, the 50th anniversary will be written by Steven Moffat and Directed by Nick Hurran.
Filming for the 50th anniversary starts this week. Meanwhile a brand new series starts on BBC ONE today (30 March) at 6:15pm for a run of eight epic episodes, which officially introduces the Doctor’s newest companion, Clara Oswald, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman.
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The Bells of Saint John: Latest Picture!
Mon, 03/25/2013 - 7:01pmIt’s the Doctor and Clara… Ready for eight epic adventures that blast off on Saturday, 6.15pm on BBC One!
The latest image shows the Time Lord and his new companion against an evocative London backdrop and you don't have to look too closely to pick up a clue or two about what happens in the opening episode, The Bells of Saint John…
You can enjoy more pictures in our galleries section, watch the new prequel and trails or find out more about what’s in store!
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Doctor Who Receives Two BAFTA Nominations
Mon, 03/25/2013 - 12:28pm
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have announced nominations for their 2013 Television Craft Awards and we’re delighted to report that Doctor Who has been nominated in two categories.
The Mill have been nominated in the Visual Effects and Graphic Design category for their incredible work on recent episodes and composer Murray Gold is nominated in the Original Television Music category, specifically for his outstanding music for Asylum of the Daleks.
The British Academy Television Craft Awards celebrate the best of TV’s top behind-the-scenes talent and the winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on Sunday, April 28. Good luck to Murray and The Mill!
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Prequel for The Bells of Saint John: Here on Saturday!
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 7:59am
Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday at 6.15pm with The Bells of Saint John, but you can watch a prequel to the new episode this Saturday.
The brand new prequel is written by Steven Moffat and features the Doctor, played, of course, by Matt Smith. We join the Time Lord on Earth where he’s taking a break from his quest to find Clara.
You’ll be able to watch the prequel on this site from noon on Saturday, 23 March and catch it on Red Button from 5.15pm later that day. And don’t forget you can enjoy the trail right now!
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We’ve Installed a Randomiser
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 7:45am
The Fourth Doctor installed a randomiser in the TARDIS to ensure it made journeys where the destination was completely random. We’ve now installed a randomiser in this website for a similar reason – hit the randomiser button and you’ll be taken to a different location every day of the week.
You could finish up in our archive section where we cover every episode of Doctor Who that’s ever been broadcast. Or you might land in the middle of a Dalek war where you have to battle the Time Lords’ greatest foes in the Fun and Games section. Monster pages, interviews, exclusive videos, galleries, screensavers or maybe even a short story set on the moon. The randomiser button could take you anywhere in time and space!
The randomiser is ready for action… Just visit the homepage, scroll down and find it on the left beneath the links for Clips. A different destination at least once a day. Where do you think you’ll end up?
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The Bells of Saint John: Confirmation of Start Time
Wed, 03/20/2013 - 9:20amWe can confirm that Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday, 30 March at 6.15pm.
A run of 8 epic adventures begins with The Bells of Saint John in which the Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London where wifi is everywhere. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy…
And if you can’t wait for that, you can enjoy the latest trail right now!
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The Doctor on Comic Relief
Sat, 03/16/2013 - 4:39amWe may have to wait until Easter Saturday for The Bells of Saint John but the Doctor was back on BBC One when he made a cameo appearance on this years’ Comic Relief.
Matt Smith’s presence continued a long tradition of Doctor Who being involved in Red Nose Day. In previous years we’ve seen the Doctor popping up on Comic Relief in mini-adventures and even - back in 1999 – in a spoof written by Steven Moffat.
Red Nose Day helps raise cash and transform lives across the UK and Africa. To find out more about Red Nose Day, including ways to donate, visit their homepage! And BBC iPlayer users can watch this year’s Comic Relief, including the Doctor’s cameo, now!
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Doctor Who: Executive Producer Moves On
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 8:44am
Executive producer Caroline Skinner is leaving Doctor Who to join BBC Drama Production in London. She leaves the show in good shape, with a brilliant new run of blockbuster episodes starting on Easter Saturday.
Caroline told us, ‘It has been an honour to have been a part of Doctor Who, and a privilege to have worked with Steven Moffat and Matt Smith on this extraordinary show. I have hugely enjoyed my time in BBC Wales and would like to thank Faith Penhale, and our wonderful production team for their unending commitment and brilliance. I will miss them all enormously, but I'm leaving Doctor Who in fine form, with the new series starting at Easter and the fantastic plans for the 50th Anniversary already underway. I am delighted to be now returning to BBC Drama Production in London as an executive producer, and the new opportunities and projects that will bring.’
BBC Wales’ Head of Drama, Faith Penhale, will be undertaking the role of executive producer on the 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, alongside show runner, writer and executive producer Steven Moffat.
Don’t forget you can see a sneak peek of the new episodes now!
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Richard Bacon Behind the Scenes!
Mon, 03/11/2013 - 12:46pm
Richard Bacon broadcast his BBC Radio 5 Live show from behind the scenes at Roath Lock Studios today, with exclusive access to the Doctor Who set and an interview with the Doctor's new companion – Jenna-Louise Coleman.
Jenna talks to Richard about her role as Clara Oswald, discusses her secret code name and talks about the first time she saw the TARDIS. Richard and Mitch Benn, even take a peek at the TARDIS themselves and get a lucky escape when they encounter a Dalek on the loose at the studios! You can check out the BBC Radio 5 Live gallery of Richard Bacon on the Doctor Who set and listen to the full broadcast of the show. The podcast is also available for the next 30 days on the Daily Bacon podcasts and downloads page.
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Who Nose?
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:58am
The Doctor will be making a brief appearance on BBC One during this year’s Red Nose Day on Friday, 15 March.
Red Nose Day helps raise cash and transform lives across the UK and Africa. To find out more how about Red Nose Day, including ways to get involved and what you can look forward to seeing on BBC One, visit their homepage now!
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Doctor Who to Return with 'The Bells of Saint John' - First Official Picture!
Thu, 02/28/2013 - 7:01pmDoctor Who is to return to BBC One on 30 March in a modern day urban thriller announced today as 'The Bells of Saint John', as the first official image is revealed giving fans a sneak peak at what to expect from the epic new series.
Written by Steven Moffat, 'The Bells of Saint John' will mark the official introduction of the Doctor's newest companion, Clara Oswald, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman. Having already made two appearances last year, the opening episode will be the first time fans get to see the Clara that will accompany the Doctor across the series' eight adventures.
Set in London against the backdrop of new and old iconic landmarks, The Shard and Westminster Bridge, 'The Bells of Saint John' will also establish a new nemesis, the Spoonheads, who will battle the Doctor as he discovers something sinister is lurking in the Wi-Fi.
Steven Moffat, executive producer and lead writer, said:
"It's the 50th year of Doctor Who and look what's going on! We're up in the sky and under the sea! We're running round the rings of an alien world and then a haunted house. There's new Cybermen, new Ice Warriors and a never before attempted journey to the centre of the TARDIS. And in the finale, the Doctor's greatest secret will at last be revealed! If this wasn't already our most exciting year it would be anyway!"
Featuring a movie a week from a ghost story to an underwater siege to a period drama, the new series will also introduce new monsters, as well as bringing back fan favourites the Ice Warriors and Cybermen.
Meanwhile the series' stellar list of guest stars include: Celia Imrie; Richard E Grant; Warwick Davis, Jessica Raine; Dougray Scott and Tamzin Outhwaite, as well as for the first time on screen together, mother and daughter Dame Diana Rigg and Rachael Stirling.
And just in case you missed it, don’t forget to check out the thrilling preview to Doctor Who in 2013!
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Ray Cusick, designer of the Daleks, passes away
Mon, 02/25/2013 - 6:02am
While it was scriptwriter Terry Nation who created the Daleks, it was designer Ray Cusick who gave them their memorable form, and in the process gave the world one of its most iconic monsters.
Cusick joined the BBC as a set designer but was asked to design the Daleks for their first appearance in 'The Dead Planet'. Although many people believe that the design was based on a pepper pot, Ray Cusick later revealed that a pepper pot was only used to show how a Dalek should glide across a surface - with no visual means of movement.
The design was as much about practicality as appearance. The Daleks are a fiercely logical species, and Ray realised that in order for the Daleks to work as a prop they would - logically - need an operator sitting inside them. So he designed the shape of the Dalek around the operator who controlled its action and movement.
The success of the Daleks' first appearance has led to them becoming one of the Doctor's most enduring enemies. Caro Skinner, Doctor Who's Executive Producer, today praised Ray's design achievements, 'Ray Cusick was an extraordinary talent and brilliant designer - and it's a real tribute to his imagination that the Daleks are as much an iconic design classic today as they were 50 years ago when he first created them. This is very sad news, and the thoughts of the Doctor Who team are with his family at this time.'
Steven Moffat, Lead Writer and Executive Producer, recognised the immense contribution that Ray has made, 'There should be a monument to Ray Cusick, and in a way there are millions - in every household where there are children, somewhere there's a Dalek.'
To see more of Ray's remarkable design, there is a gallery featuring the Daleks from their very first appearance which Steven reviews in this interview.
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Daleks’ - Invasion of Earth: 2013AD
Sun, 02/17/2013 - 2:38amThe Daleks in London, earlier this morning! The Daleks invaded London earlier this morning and resistance was useless – insofar as it was impossible to resist the striking sight of the Doctor’s iconic enemies swarming through the capital!
But their presence was not part of a plan to enslave Earth – or at least that’s what the production team was telling us! The cast and crew of An Adventure in Space and Time were there to recreate some of the most memorable moments from Doctor Who’s early years – the scenes from The Dalek Invasion of Earth where the metal monsters imperiously glided through London, gloriously framed against the backdrop of famous sites like the Palace of Westminster.
Back in 1964 the photos of the ‘invasion’ became instant classics and over the years the imagery of those episodes has been referenced and updated on several occasions. But this is the first time that a production team has attempted to faithfully replicate the 1964 shoot using Daleks that were unique to that single adventure. The results look set to be stunning, as you can find out for yourselves when An Adventure in Space and Time - a one-off drama exploring the genesis of Doctor Who - debuts later this year.
But don’t worry if you can’t wait that long! We’ll shortly be posting a video shot on location that brings you a sense of the scale and excitement of this morning’s Dalek invasion…
UPDATE: INVASION VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO WATCH NOW!
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The Daleks have Landed! Remain Calm!
Sun, 02/17/2013 - 1:50amWe’re getting reports of a Dalek invasion in progress at this very moment! Citizens of Earth have been urged to remain calm!
Daleks were first sighted in London this morning but at this point it’s not known whether they’re part of a reconnaissance mission or the spearhead of an all-out invasion force.
We can confirm we have agents in the middle of the Dalek invasion, so to be kept informed of events, simply follow @bbcdoctorwho… now!
UPDATE: INVASION VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO WATCH NOW!
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The Snowmen
The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
