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UK TV ratings round-up – data supplied by BARB Doctor Who fell to below 4 million viewers on BBC One last night, according to overnight data. Facing competition from the Rugby World Cup on ITV (8.41 million/38.3%), ‘The Witch’s Familiar’ appealed to an audience of 3.71 million (16.6%) from 7.45pm. Strictly Come Dancing earlier averaged 7.66 million (39.7%) from 6.15pm. Later on, The National Lottery: In It to Win It and Casualty were watched by 3.03 million (13.4%) and 3.8 million (17.4%) respectively. Over on Channel 4, Paddy…

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Yes, you heard correctly. This evening’s episode of Doctor Who saw Missy say the word “bitch” pre-watershed. Although Peter Capaldi had a rather prolific career pre-Doctor, including his role as swear-happy Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It, it was the turn of his co-star Michelle Gomez this time around. News Source: Digital Spy.

One week on from that head-spinning premiere and Doctor Who has some big questions to answer. Did Missy and Clara survive? How did the Doctor end up back on ancient Skaro? And will episode two – ‘The Witch’s Familiar’ – be anywhere near as bonkers as last week’s show? In short, the answer is teleportation, TARDIS and no – this is a far more controlled and focused affair than series opener ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’, with a marked change in pace and tone. The method…

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Doctor Who falls to 3.7 million, as Rugby World Cup dominates with 8.4 million Doctor Who fell to below 4 million viewers on BBC One last night, according to overnight data. Facing competition from the Rugby World Cup on ITV (8.41 million/38.3%), ‘The Witch’s Familiar’ appealed to an audience of 3.71 million (16.6%) from 7.45pm. Strictly Come Dancing earlier averaged 7.66 million (39.7%) from 6.15pm. Later on, The National Lottery: In It to Win It and Casualty were watched by…

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BBC One have made a late change to their schedules on Sunday afternoon by adding a special feature-length broadcast of The Magician’s Apprentice and The Witch’s Familiar. The 90 minute omnibus is to be broadcast from 3:15pm, replacing the previously scheduled repeats of Eat Well For Less? and The Great British Bake-Off, with an episode of Escape To The Country following afterwards to plug the gap before Points Of View at 5:15pm. BBC One have made a late change to…

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Introduction to The Witch’s Familiar – Doctor Who: Series 9 Episode 2 (2015) – BBC One

Doctor Who blew our minds with a madcap premiere – but get ready for a change of pace this Saturday night, as series nine continues with ‘The Witch’s Familiar’. Did Missy and Clara survive extermination? How did the Doctor end up back on ancient Skaro? No spoilers here – just ten tantalising teasers for what’s to come. 1. Expect a rather unconventional flashback scene. 2. “I’m going to tell you a story of the Doctor…” 3. We learn something new…

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Fan Area Bonus Experience! As a special treat for our most hardcore fans and supporters (this game would not be possible without the support of those who unlock the Fan Area), a special gift: 150% bonus experience in the Fan Area all the way through to Christmas! What’s the Fan Area? The Fan Area can be found in the main menu. It unlocks the first time you purchase a handful (or more) of time crystals. In return for this purchase, which…

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Doctor Who: The Magician’s Apprentice had an Audience Appreciation or AI score of 84. The Appreciation Index or AI is a measure of how much the audience enjoyed the programme. The score, out of a hundred, is compiled by a specially selected panel of around 5,000 people who go online and rate and comment on programmes. The score is on a par with the scores for Series Eight of Doctor Who, which averaged 83.3. 52% of the viewers responding, strongly…

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The creator of the Daleks made a surprise appearance in The Magician’s Apprentice. Here the Doctor Who showrunner reveals why he orchestrated his return… Have you heard? Davros is back. The creator of the Daleks reared his ugly head once again in tonight’s episode of Doctor Who, seven years since he last appeared opposite then-Doctor David Tennant. But now it’s 2015, Peter Capaldi is manning the Tardis, and Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has been explaining the reasoning behind his…

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