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Legends behind the Doctor Who theme sign up for Jodrell Bank festival

Legends behind the Doctor Who theme sign up for Jodrell Bank festival

The electronic music pioneers behind the Doctor Who theme will be artists in residence at this year’s Bluedot festival, it has been revealed. The long weekend, held in the shadow of the giant Lovell Telescope at Joderell Bank mixes music with science, and will also feature live experiments, expert talks and ‘immersive artworks’. Headlining the event, which takes place from July 19 until 22, will be Chemical Brothers, Flaming Lips and Future Islands. The Radiophonic Workshop, which is celebrating its…

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Colin Baker To Guest At A Bath Comic-Con Event!

Colin Baker To Guest At A Bath Comic-Con Event!

Fans of comic books, video games and sci-fi will barely be able to contain their excitement – Bath is hosting a Comic-Con event this March and there’s a stellar lineup that includes S Club 7’s (and Primeval actor) Hannah Spearritt and Colin Baker. If superheroes, wizards, spaceships and zombies float your boat, you should make your way to the Bath Pavilion, where the event is taking place, as the organisers are inviting Bathonians to come and meet actors from film…

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The Final Day Of The Doctor Who Experience – Exclusive Report!

The Final Day Of The Doctor Who Experience – Exclusive Report!

Today, Saturday the 9th of September 2017, was the day all Doctor Who fans secretly wished wouldn’t arrive, the final day of The Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff Bay, South Wales.  The Gallifreyan Newsroom attended, together with three very good friends to bid it a fond farewell. A sad day? Well, yes, but also a day of celebration for an attraction that has become very much a Mecca for Doctor Who fans from right across the country and far beyond…

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There was a wedding proposal on the final opening day of the Doctor Who Experience

There was a wedding proposal on the final opening day of the Doctor Who Experience

Saturday 9th of September marked a sad day for Doctor Who fans as the Doctor Who Experience closed its doors for the final time. But a surprise proposal made the ending of the city landmark a truly magical event. The sci-fi experience has been based at the heart of Cardiff Bay for the past five years, attracting thousands of fans to walk the same streets as the likes of Peter Capaldi, Matt Smith and David Tennant. Tickets sold out for the last day of…

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The Doctor Who Experience Closing Day SOLD OUT!

The Doctor Who Experience Closing Day SOLD OUT!

After five years enchanting Doctor Who fans, The Doctor Who Experience is set to close this weekend, with the collection of Whoniverse props, sets and costumes facing an uncertain future as the BBC sci-fi series begins a new era. Here’s everything you need to know about the final days of the exhibition. When is the Doctor Who Experience closing? The Experience will officially close on Saturday 9th September, though tickets are all sold out for the last day. Why is…

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Dr Who stars to attend as Leigh hosts its first Comic-Con event

Dr Who stars to attend as Leigh hosts its first Comic-Con event

A WORLDWIDE phenomenon is coming to Leigh for the first time. Dr Who stars John Leeson, Rosie Jane and Jon Davey will be among the famous faces at the Comic-Con event at Leigh Leisure Centre on Saturday, November 25. Comic book conventions have steadily grown in popularity since Comic-Con International was launched in San Diego in 1970 and now imitation events are held across the globe. They attract the some of the biggest names in film and TV as special…

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Sylvester McCoy heads to Weston Super Mare!

Sylvester McCoy heads to Weston Super Mare!

Sylvester McCoy, Doctor Who mark VII is coming to Somerset and he will be joined by Transformers, Daleks, a DeLorean, characters from Star Wars and so much more. Here’s everything you need to know about The Star of Time, Film and Comic Con event that’s about to take place in Weston-super-Mare.  What is it? From wizards of middle earth to one of sci-fi fans’ favourite on screen couples, the Stars of Time and Film Comic Con is landing in Weston’s Tropicana…

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Paul McGann heading to Isle of Wight Comic Con

Paul McGann heading to Isle of Wight Comic Con

DOCTOR Who star Paul McGann is heading to the Isle of Wight’s first Comic Con in November. McGann, who played the eighth doctor, became a cult movie hero for his leading role in the classic film Withnail and I, starring alongside Richard E. Grant. His career has also included performances in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the JG Ballard’s book Empire of the Sun, Ripper Street, Holby City, Waking the Dead and Luther. Comic Con is due to be held at…

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Doctor Who Experience’s Cosplay Celebration!

Doctor Who Experience’s Cosplay Celebration!

This is your chance to show off your incredible Doctor Who costumes at our biggest Cosplay Event YET at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff. Dust off your bow tie, unravel your Fourth Doctor’s scarf and head down to the Doctor Who Experience on Saturday 5th August, 2017 as we celebrate the best in Doctor Who cosplay. Need inspiration? Check out the video below as Doctor Who: The Fan Show host Christel Dee plus, friend of the show and cosplayer,…

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Doctor Who Experience announces final summer of activities

Doctor Who Experience announces final summer of activities

The popular Doctor Who Experience attraction in Cardiff will close its doors for the last time on September 9th, and BBC Worldwide has now announced the final summer of activities. On Saturday 22nd July, it kicks off the school summer holidays with a special Cybermen day. Cybermen will be patrolling the attraction, and Millennium FX will be revealing how the monsters are realised. Luke Spillane, of the Doctor Who Fan Show, will be presenting a Facebook Live transmission from the…

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