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BFI DVD Preview: Doctor Who – The Macra Terror (Animated)

BFI DVD Preview: Doctor Who – The Macra Terror (Animated)

UK 1967Dir John DaviesWith the voices of Patrick Troughton, Anneke Wills, Frazer Hines, Michael Craze4x25minCourtesy of BBC Studios The Doctor (Troughton) and his companions arrive on a human colony in the far-flung future. The colony appears to be a giant recreational complex – a holiday camp for rest and relaxation. Everyone looks happy and carefree, but all is not as it seems. The colony has been infiltrated and its members brainwashed by a race of giant parasitic crab creatures called…

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Logopolis at the BFI

Logopolis at the BFI

Enjoy this special version of a 1980s Doctor Who episode with some updated visual effects: perfect viewing for the big screen. Sunday 17 February 2019 13:00 NFT1 On sale: 15-01-2019 11:30 am UK 1981Dir Peter GrimwadeWith Tom Baker, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton, Matthew Waterhouse90minDigitalCertificate Courtesy of BBC Studios ‘It’s the end, but the moment has been prepared for’… The Doctor has heard the ominous chime of the cloister bell, and his attempts to keep a low profile backfire when he finds himself…

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Science of the Time Lords

Science of the Time Lords

Science of the Time Lords – 26 – 27 January 2019 Time to discover the science behind one of the world’s most popular TV franchises, if you can come out from behind the sofa for long enough of course! Join the National Space Centre for a fun family weekend where we look at the fact behind the fiction. An event for families, children and fans to enjoy, there is a jam-packed schedule of workshops, competitions, challenges, talks, exhibitions and lots…

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The TARDIS lands at London Comic Con with huge Doctor Who stand!

The TARDIS lands at London Comic Con with huge Doctor Who stand!

This weekend, attendees of London Comic Con will be able to visit the first ever official Doctor Who stand from BBC Studios. The stand will feature a number of exclusive opportunities including the TARDIS prop used during filming of Series 11, a preview of the first-ever official Doctor Who escape game and a bunch of exclusive merchandise! Here’s a bit more detail of what’s on offer… Take a selfie with the The TARDIS Visitors to London Comic Con will be…

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Win a ticket to the opening night of the new Doctor Who exhibit at Madame Tussauds, Blackpool!

Win a ticket to the opening night of the new Doctor Who exhibit at Madame Tussauds, Blackpool!

Madame Tussauds Blackpool – already home to many a Marvel Superhero – is launching a brand new Doctor Who area next Thursday night (18th October) and downthetubes has TEN tickets to the Opening Night give away! Yes- Doctor Who is returning to Blackpool, once location for a much-loved dedicated exhibition between 1974 and 1985. The new Doctor Who area has been inspired by the much-loved TV show and includes a TARDIS, themed areas and even a Jodie Whittaker wax figure. This…

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Doctor Who New York Comic Con Panel Highlights

Doctor Who New York Comic Con Panel Highlights

TARDIS team For the first time in a while, we have a TARDIS team made up of the Doctor and three regular companions. Chris Chibnall explained how this head-count harks back to the show’s classic era: “What we’ve tried to do a lot this year is trace that golden thread back to 1963, back to the work that people did. We are standing on the shoulders of giants of television. Of Verity Lambert, Anthony Coburn, David Whittaker and Waris Hussain….

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Series 11 – Launch Party!

Series 11 – Launch Party!

Doctor Who returns to BBC1 on Sunday 7th October 2018, with a radical new look. The Doctor Who Appreciation Society invites fans, whether members or not, who wish to celebrate the new series and the new Doctor, to join us for the first episode at: Saks Bar, Clifftown Road, Southend (Opposite Southend Central Railway Station) The main bar will be open and the Underground club has been reserved for us, where the episode will be shown on the big screens….

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Doctor Who: Earthshock AT THE BFI

Doctor Who: Earthshock AT THE BFI

Doctor Who: Earthshock + Q&A with writer Eric Saward and actor Matthew Waterhouse In this HD and re-mixed special from 1982, the Doctor and his companions find themselves on Earth in the year 2526. Tickets are limited to two per booker. Saturday 17 November 2018 12:00 NFT1 On sale 25-09-2018 11:30 am DOCTOR WHO: EARTHSHOCK UK 1982 Dir Peter Grimwade With Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton, Matthew Waterhouse 90min Digital Certificate Courtesy of BBC Studios In this story, the…

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DOCTOR WHO APPRECIATION SOCIETY LAUNCH PARTY

DOCTOR WHO APPRECIATION SOCIETY LAUNCH PARTY

Series 11 Launch Party 7th October 2018, Saks Bar, Southend. The Society is pleased to announce their series 11 launch party. For all fans looking forward to the new series and the new Doctor, this should be a great way to start the show off. Tickets can be booked online and are FREE Click here for more details and to book

A Doctor Who fan event is coming to The Printworks in Manchester this weekend

A Doctor Who fan event is coming to The Printworks in Manchester this weekend

The Printworks will be transformed into the Whoniverse this weekend when a Doctor Who fan convention appears at the entertainment complex. Fans of the science fiction TV show will be able to meet former Doctor Who actors as well as attend live talks with directors, scriptwriters and producers. Vworp will appear at The Printworks this Sunday, September 9, between 10am and 5pm. As well as former Time Lords, there will be a host of famous props to see – including…

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