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Month: May 2022

Verity Lambert, TV legend and Doctor Who producer, honoured with blue plaque

Verity Lambert, TV legend and Doctor Who producer, honoured with blue plaque

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Waris Hussein and Steven Moffat unveil the plaque together at Riverside Studios in London. Some major names in the history of British television gathered on Sunday 29th May to honour the pioneering producer Verity Lambert, as Doctor Who’s very first director Waris Hussein and former showrunner Steven Moffat jointly unveiled a blue plaque on the wall of Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. As the first ever female producer in the BBC drama department, Verity made a name for herself launching Doctor Who…

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Doctor Who luminaries contribute to new “Pets in Time” collection, in aid of the RSPCA

Doctor Who luminaries contribute to new “Pets in Time” collection, in aid of the RSPCA

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The Doctor Who Appreciation Society has just released Pets in Time, a new book supporting the RSPCA, full of both moving and hilarious stories by actors, writers and production crew from the world of Doctor Who, about their own very special pets. Introduced by Colin Baker, edited by Ian Wheeler, with a cover by Basil Waite (aka Foodoodles), along with the many contributions from actors such as Nicola Bryant, Janet Fielding, Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Katy Manning, Wendy Padbury and Sarah Sutton, the book also features art by Colin Howard, Paul Magrs, Nick Miller, Jey Parks and Raine Szramski. Doctor Who writers such as Andrew…

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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

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A thrilling new interactive exhibition exploring the world of science within the universe of Doctor Who lands at World Museum in Liverpool and will run from 27th May 2022—30th October 2022. The Exhibition From epic monsters to costumes and props, science is brought to life exploring some of the Doctor’s many adventures and encounters through space and time. This world premiere exhibition will see visitors engage with original artefacts, sets and much more – it’s a must-see for any fan…

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Series 1 and 2 Soundtracks Comes To Coloured Vinyl For The First Time

Series 1 and 2 Soundtracks Comes To Coloured Vinyl For The First Time

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Silver Screen Records have announced that back by popular demand, having been originally released in 2013 on black vinyl, this now classic soundtrack has been repressed on coloured vinyl for the first time. The enduringly popular music to Doctor Who Series 1 & 2 features some of Murray Gold’s finest work alongside two songs from Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy), Song For 10 from 2005’s Christmas Special and Love Don’t Roam from The Runaway Bride. Murray Gold is one of…

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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 578

DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 578

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NCUTI GATWA – THE NEW DOCTOR WHO Highlights of the new issue include: An exclusive from Russell T Davies, Doctor Who’s incoming showrunner, on the casting of Ncuti Gatwa. The story of Ncuti Gatwa’s life and career to date. A 1991 interview with Gordon Flemyng, director of the 1960s Dalek movies, published in full for the first time. Jill Curzon, who played Louise in Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., answers questions from the TARDIS tin. Assistant director Anthony Waye recalls working…

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Two New Books From Candy Jar!

Two New Books From Candy Jar!

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Candy Jar Books is pleased to announce The Analysis Bureau written by Tom Dexter with profits going to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal. The book features appearances by Professor Travers (The Abominable Snowmen/The Web of Fear), Tobias Vaughn and Packer (The Invasion) and even a Quark from The Dominators. A team of new characters, operating anonymously for a high ranking government minister, investigate attempted alien incursions as a far greater, darker plot begins to unfurl around them. Told over three short stories, The Analysis…

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Doctor Who: Time Fracture experience to close 3 months early

Doctor Who: Time Fracture experience to close 3 months early

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Immersive Doctor Who experience Time Fracture is closing its doors early, with the final shows taking place in early June. The interactive theatrical experience, which has had a troubled run since it opened last year, was due to continue until early September. The news was shared by the Doctor Who: Time Fracture Twitter account, with a statement reading: “Our journey through space and time is coming to an end sooner than expected – but what a joyful journey this has been.” Confirming…

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The Sensorites Coming To Vinyl This July

The Sensorites Coming To Vinyl This July

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Demon Records have today released the title of their next “VINYL WHO” record.  It’s the classic William Hartnell story “The Sensorites” from 1964. Release information Label: Demon Records • Format: Vinyl • Date: 22/07/2022 Cat#: DEMWHOBOX008 • Barcode: 5014797905474 • Genre: Soundtrack About this release “They are hostile, these Sensorites, but in the strangest possible way…” Demon Records presents a narrated TV soundtrack from the very first series of Doctor Who, starring William Hartnell as the Doctor. The TARDIS lands on board a spaceship, in…

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Rachel Talalay returns for 60th anniversary

Rachel Talalay returns for 60th anniversary

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After directing several popular Peter Capaldi episodes, Talalay has been brought back to helm the return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate. Following the announcement of new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa and the return of former series stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate, we now know the director set to work with Tennant and Tate on new material airing in 2023. And happily for fans, it’s another familiar face. British-American director Rachel Talalay, known for helming popular Doctor Who episodes starring Peter Capaldi (including his…

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Doctor Who gains its own heartstopper as Yasmin Finney joins cast

Doctor Who gains its own heartstopper as Yasmin Finney joins cast

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Yasmin Finney has joined the cast of Doctor Who playing the character of Rose and is filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary. Currently captivating audiences with her performance as Elle Argent in Heartstopper, Yasmin is receiving rave reviews across the globe. Another Rose?🌹➕🔷 https://t.co/wclrvdmSBp — Bad Wolf (@BadWolf_TV) May 16, 2022 Speaking of joining Doctor Who Yasmin says: “If anyone would have told 8 year old Yasmin that one day…

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