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U.K. Police Not Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims Against Noel Clarke

Legend of the Sea Devils airs in the spring.

Funny April Fool's Joke!  Tom Holland as The Doctor


What We Want To See From The Fourteenth Doctor's Run
4/3/22


Doctor Who Easter special is Jodie Whittaker's "last chance to have fun"
4/2/22


Doctor Who star Karen Gillan doesn't rule out return to BBC series: 'Never say never'
4/2/22


Video Introduces Matt Berry As The New Doctor, And Boy We Wish This Was Real
4/1/22


Russell T Davies' return proves "vibrancy" of Doctor Who, says Steven Moffat
4/1/22


Doctor Who's Mandip Gill injured while filming Easter special
4/1/22


Matt Smith would like Doctor Who return: 'It's the best part in the world'
3/30/22


Russell T Davies' lost Doctor Who story has finally been released
3/30/22


Doctor Who Is Introducing A Brand New Dalek Type
3/29/22


David Bowie once refused to appear on 'Doctor Who'
3/28/22


What Makes a Great Multi-Doctor Story?
3/27/22


Why John Barrowman's Captain Jack Won't Be Returning
3/26/22


Rumor: Hugh Grant casting rumor reveals a plan to copy Marvel
3/24/22


The Creator Of Doctor Who Hated These Classic
3/27/22


What Happened to 'Doctor Who's More Earth-Based Historical Adventures?
3/7/22


Producer Promises Epic Regeneration For Jodie Whittaker
3/6/22

BBC America Doctor Who - Sunday, April 17, 8:00PM Legend of the Sea Devils
The Doctor, Yaz and Dan are in 19th century China, where a small coastal village is under threat — from both the fearsome pirate queen Madame Ching and a monstrous alien force which she unwittingly unleashes. Will the Doctor, Yaz and Dan emerge from this swashbuckling battle with the Sea Devils to save the planet? Promo

BBC America Doctor Who - Sunday, December 5, 8:00PM Chapter Six: The Vanquishers
In the final epic chapter in the story of the Flux, all hope is lost. The forces of darkness are in control. But when the monsters have won, who can you count upon to save the universe? Promo

BBC America Doctor Who - Sunday, November 28, 8:00PM Chapter Five: Survivors of the Flux
As the forces of evil mass, the Doctor, Yaz and Dan face perilous journeys and seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their quest for survival. Promo

BBC America Doctor Who - Sunday, November 21, 8:00PM Chapter Five: Survivors of the Flux
As the forces of evil mass, the Doctor, Yaz and Dan face perilous journeys and seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their quest for survival. Promo

BBC America Doctor Who - Sunday, November 14, 8:00PM Chapter Three: Once, Upon Time
On a planet that shouldn't exist, in the aftermath of apocalypse, the Doctor, Dan, Yaz and Vinder face a battle to survive Promo

BBC America Doctor Who - Sunday, November 7, 8:00PM War of the Sontarans
During the Crimean War, the Doctor discovers the British army fighting a brutal alien army of Sontarans, as Yaz and Dan are thrown deeper into a battle for survival. What is the Temple of Atropos? Who are the Mouri? Promo

BBC America Doctor Who - Sunday, October 31, 8:00PM Flux: The Halloween Apocalypse
On Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. From the Arctic Circle to deep space, an ancient evil is breaking free. And in present-day Liverpool, the life of Dan Lewis is about to change forever. Promo

 

  • BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, March 1, 8:00PM
    "The Timeless Children" (Season 12 | Episode 10) Promo
    In the season finale, the Cybermen are on the march while they hunt down the last remaining humans. And, as lies and truths are revealed, nothing will ever be the same for the Doctor.

    BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, February 23, 8:00PM
    "Ascension of the Cybermen" (Season 12 | Episode 9) Promo
    In the far future, the Doctor and her friends face a brutal battle across the farthest reaches of space to protect the last of the human race against the deadly Cybermen.

    BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, February 16, 8:00PM
    "The Haunting of Villa Diodati" (Season 12 | Episode 8) Promo
    The doctor and her gang arrive at the Villa Diodati at Lake Geneva in 1816 on the night that inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. However, the villa proves to have ghostly presences all its own, and the doctor is forced into a decision of earth-shattering proportions.

    BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, February 9, 8:00PM
    "Can You Hear Me?" (Season 12 | Episode 7) Promo
    From ancient Syria to present day Sheffield, and out into the wilds of space, something is stalking the Doctor and infecting people's nightmares.

    BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, February 2, 8:00PM
    "Praxeus" (Season 12 | Episode 6) Promo
    Team Tardis investigates the connection between a missing astronaut, birds behaving strangely in Peru, and a U.S. naval officer who washes up on a Madagascan beach.

    BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, January 26, 8:00PM
    "Fugitive of the Judoon" Promo
    Trigger-happy space police the Judoon are targeting 21st-century Gloucester, so the Doctor, Yaz, Ryan and Graham race back to Earth in order to prevent them doing too much damage to the cathedral city. But who are the Judoon looking for and what did they do to incur their wrath? Guest starring Neil Stuke, Jo Martin and Ritu Arya.

    Promo for Season 12

    BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, January 19, 8:00PM
    "Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror" (Season 12 | Episode 4) Promo
    The Doctor and her companions land in 1903, and must find out who is sabotaging Nikola Tesla's generator plant at Niagara Falls.

    BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, January 13, 8:00PM
    "Orphan 55" Preview
    Having decided that everyone could do with a holiday, the Doctor takes Graham, Yasmin, Ryan to a luxury resort for a spot of rest and relaxation. However, they discover the place where they are having a break is hiding a number of deadly secrets. What are the ferocious monsters that are attacking Tranquillity Spa?

    BBCA Doctor Who - Sunday, January 5, 8:00PM
    "Spyfall, Part 2" (Season 12 | Episode 2) Promo
    In another dimension, a terrifying plan to destroy humanity is about to reach fruition. The Doctor and her friends aim to defeat a deadly alliance.

    *TUNE-IN REMINDER** BBC AMERICA'S DOCTOR WHO RETURNS WITH A BRAND-NEW SEASON NEW YEAR'S DAY AT 8PM ET/PT
    DOCTOR WHO - SEASON PREMIERE: "Spyfall Part One" - Wednesday, January 1 at 8 PM ET/PT on BBC AMERICA
    Intelligence agents around the world are under attack from alien forces. MI6 turns to the only people who can help: The Doctor and friends. As they travel the globe for answers, attacks come from all sides. Earth's security rests on the team's shoulders, but where will this planet-threatening conspiracy lead them?
    Guest starring: Stephen Fry and Sir Lenny Henry
    CBE Written by: Chris Chibnall
    Directed by: Jamie Magnus Stone

    BBCA Doctor Who - Thursday, December 26, 9:00PM
    "The Macra Terror" Promo
    The TARDIS arrives at a Human colony that runs along the lines of a holiday camp.

  • "The Faceless Ones" is the mostly missing eighth serial of the fourth season of Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in six weekly parts from April to May 1967, starring Patrick Troughton as the Doctor. Only two of the six episodes are held in the BBC film archives with snippets of footage and still images existing from the other four. Fortunately, off-air recordings of the soundtrack also still exist, making the animation of a complete serial possible once again. The Faceless Ones sees the TARDIS arrive on Earth at a runway at Gatwick Airport in England, where the Doctor and his companions encounter sinister identity-stealing aliens known as the Chameleons. The first three episodes of Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones premiere back-to-back on Wednesday, October 7th at 8 p.m. ET/PT with the last three episodes premiering back-to-back on Thursday, October 8th at 8 p.m. ET/PT, as a part of BBC AMERICA’s Comic-Couch programming block.

    Cool new video for fans from the latest Doctor!

    BBC AMERICA'S "DOCTOR WHO" TO WELCOME GUEST STARS GORAN VIŠNJIC AND ROBERT GLENISTER IN NEWEST SEASON
    New York, NY - November 22, 2019 - Television and film stars Goran Višnjic (ER, Timeless) and Robert Glenister (Paranoid, Law and Order: UK) are set to appear in the upcoming season of Doctor Who, as the show makes an explosive return in early 2020 on BBC AMERICA. The news comes on the heels of the announcement that Stephen Fry (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, A Bit of Fry and Laurie) and Sir Lenny Henry CBE (Broadchurch, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) will also be joining the guest cast of Doctor Who.
    After previously appearing in Doctor Who over three decades ago, Glenister is no stranger to the TARDIS, while Višnjic will be making his series debut.
    Glenister said, "I first appeared in Doctor Who in 'The Caves of Androzani' at the tender age of 24 in 1984. 35 years later, I got to be in it again at the not-so-tender age of nearly 60. How time flies!"
    Speaking ahead of his debut Doctor Who appearance, Višnjic said, "I've always been a huge fan of Doctor Who, so when the offer to play one of my favorite people in history came, it made me so happy to be part of the show and it turned into this awesome, dream job!"
    Matt Strevens, Executive Producer said: "One of the great joys of Doctor Who is the legendary actors who want to come and join in the Doctor's adventures. We were thrilled to welcome Goran and Robert, whose worked we've loved and admired for years. They create two iconic characters who are going to delight and entertain."
    Notes to Editors: Doctor Who will return in early 2020.
    Jodie Whittaker will reprise her role as the Thirteenth Doctor alongside Tosin Cole (Ryan), Mandip Gill (Yaz) and Bradley Walsh (Graham), who are all returning for their second season.

    About Doctor Who - BBC AMERICA's hit action-adventure series, Doctor Who, is back! Kicking off 2020, the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) returns with the launch of the latest season on Wednesday, January 1 at 8pm ET/PT, resuming her time-and-space travels with friends Ryan (Tosin Cole), Yasmin (Mandip Gill) and Graham (Bradley Walsh). Subsequent episodes will air Sundays at 8pm ET/PT beginning January 5 on BBC AMERICA. Starting with a blockbuster, action-packed two-part episode entitled Spyfall, the Thirteenth
    Doctor is well and truly back with a bang.
    About BBC AMERICA: BBC AMERICA is a hub of innovative, culturally contagious programming including the award-winning series Killing Eve starring Golden Globe(R) and SAG(R) Award-winner Sandra Oh and Emmy(R) and BAFTA Award-winner Jodie Comer. A joint venture between AMC Networks and BBC Studios (the commercial arm of the BBC), BBCA's influential shows such as Doctor Who, Planet Earth II, Blue Planet II, Luther, Orphan Black, Broadchurch, Top Gear, The Graham Norton Show, among many others, have attracted critical acclaim and awards. Starting Q4 2019, BBC AMERICA transforms every Saturday into Wonderstruck, a new weekly 24-hour destination of wildlife and wonder. The network continues to be the exclusive U.S. television home to the Planet Earth collection and landmark series from BBC Studios' Natural History Unit including the upcoming Sir David Attenborough-fronted series Seven Worlds, One Planet. BBCA has garnered one of television's most curious, educated and affluent audiences, with many shows boasting super-fan levels of engagement. Get caught up, full episodes are available On Demand across all major digital platforms, BBC AMERICA app (Roku, Apple TV/iOS, Android/Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox and more) and bbcamerica.com.

    Jodie Whittaker Confirms Return for 'Doctor Who' Season 12

    Doctor Who News.net

    Jennifer Garner and David Tennant on ‘Camping’ and Jodie Whittaker’s ‘Doctor Who’

    ‘Good Omens’ teaser: David Tennant and Michael Sheen team up to stop the apocalypse 10/14

    David Tennant's appearance on Doctor Who was inspired by TV chef 10/14

    'People didn't like that idea': David Tennant fought for his Doctor Who to wear Converse sneakers on the show 10/10

    David Tennant on his surprising new comedy… ‘I was so moved when I first read it’ 10/10

    David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning for more new Doctor Who adventures 10/9

    David Tennant is adorable as he gets in touch with his Scottish roots on a trip to new York with wife Georgia 10/9

    Ex-Doc David Tennant Diagnoses Latest ‘Doctor Who’ As “Exciting” 10/8

    David Tennant and Matt Smith reveal their dream Doctor Who crossovers 10/6

    David Tennant felt ‘huge responsibility’ making new TV drama 10/8

    Peter Capaldi Hints That He’s Not Totally Done With Doctor Who

    David Tennant and Peter Capaldi had a Doctor Who reunion in Texas 9/22

  • BBC Doctor Who Tuesday, January 1, 8:00PM
    Resolution (New Years Day Special) Teaser
    As the New Year begins, a terrifying evil is stirring from across the centuries of Earth’s history. As the Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz return home, will they be able to overcome the threat to planet Earth?
  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, December 9, 8:00PM SEASON FINALE
    "The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos" - On the planet of Ranskoor Av Kolos lies the remains of a brutal battlefield. But as the Doctor, Graham, Yaz and Ryan answer nine separate distress calls, they discover the planet holds far more secrets. Who is the mysterious commander with no memory? What lies beyond the mists? Who or what are the Ux? The answers will lead the Doctor and her friends towards a deadly reckoning.

  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, December 2, 8:00PM
    "It Takes You Away" - On the edge of a Norwegian fjord in the present day, the Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz discover a boarded-up cottage and a girl named Hanne in need of their help. What has happened here? What monster lurks in the woods around the cottage - and beyond? Trailer

  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, November 25, 8:00PM
    "The Witchfinders" (Season 11 | Episode 8) Promo
    The Doctor, Ryan, Graham, and Yaz arrive in the 17th century and become embroiled in a witch trial, run by the local landowner. As fear stalks the land, the arrival of King James I only serves to intensify the witch hunt.
  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, November 18, 8:00PM
    "Kerblam! (Season 11 | Episode 7)
    A mysterious message arrives in a package addressed to the Doctor, leading her, Graham, Yaz, and Ryan to investigate the warehouse moon orbiting Kandoka, and the home of the galaxy's largest retailer, Kerblam.
  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, November 11, 8:00PM
    "Demons of the Punjab" (Season 11 | Episode 6) Trailer
    India, 1947: The Doctor and her friends arrive in the Punjab, as the country is being torn apart. While Yaz attempts to discover her grandmother's hidden history, the Doctor discovers demons haunting the land.
  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, November 4, 8:00PM
    "The Tsuranga Conundrum" Promo
    The Doctor, Yaz, Graham and Ryan must band together with a group of strangers to survive against one of the universe's most deadly and unusual creatures.
  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, October 28, 8:00PM "Arachnids in the UK" (Season 11 | Episode 4) Sneak Peek
    The Doctor, Yaz, Graham, and Ryan find their way back to Yorkshire and Yaz's family only to find something is stirring amidst the eight-legged arachnid population of Sheffield.
  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, October 21, 8:00PM
    "Rosa" (Season 11 | Episode 3) Trailer
    The Doctor and her friends find themselves in the Deep South of America. As they encounter a seamstress by the name of Rosa Parks, they begin to wonder whether someone attempting to change history.
  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, October 14, 8:00PM
    "The Ghost Monument" (Season 11 | Episode 2) Promo
    The Doctor and her new friends try to stay alive in a hostile alien environment while attempting to solve the mystery of Desolation.
  • BBC Doctor Who Sunday, October 7, 8:00PM
    Special Edition: - The Woman Who Fell to Earth Promo
    In the Season 11 premiere, a mysterious woman falls from the night sky in a South Yorkshire city, and is unable to remember her name.
  • The Twelfth Doctor comes face to face with his past in his final adventure. Twice Upon A Time coming Christmas 2017. Starring Peter Capaldi, David Bradley, Mark Gatiss and Pearl Mackie. Trailer
  • BBC Doctor Who Saturday, June 24, 9:00PM Preview 
    "World Enough and Time" (Season 10 | Episode 11)
    Friendship drives the Doctor into the rashest decision of his life. Trapped on a giant spaceship, caught in the event horizon of a black hole, he witnesses the death of someone he is pledged to protect. Is there any way he can redeem his mistake? Are events already out of control? For once, time is the Time Lord's enemy.
  • BBC Doctor Who Saturday, June 17, 9:00PM
    "The Eaters of Light" (Season 10 | Episode 10)
    The Doctor, Bill and Nardole are led into a battle that could cast humanity into the dark.
  • BBCA Doctor Who Saturday, June 10, 8:00PM
    "The Empress of Mars" - "God save the Queen" has been scrawled on the surface of Mars. What are Victorians doing on the home of the Ice Warriors? And what will they find beneath the Martian soil? Preview
  • BBCA Doctor Who Saturday, June 3, 9:00PM
    "The Lie of the Land" (Season 10 | Episode 8) Trailer
    Bill and Nardole must embark on a deadly mission to rescue the Doctor.
  • BBCA Doctor Who Saturday, May 6, 8:00PM
    "Knock Knock" (Season 10 | Episode 4)
    A sinister landloard shows Bill and her friends a seemingly perfect house-share, but things are not as perfect as they seem.
  • BBCA Doctor Who Saturday, April 22, 8:00PM Sneak Peek
    "Smile" (Season 10 | Episode 2) In the far future, at the edge of the galaxy, there is a gleaming, perfect city. This brand new human settlement is said to hold the secret of human happiness - but the only smiles the Doctor and Bill can find are on a pile of grinning skulls.
    Something is alive in the walls, and the emojibots are watching from the shadows, as the Doctor and Bill trying to unravel a terrifying mystery...
  • BBCA Doctor Who Saturday, April 15, 8:00PM
    "The Pilot" (Season 10 | Episode 1) Many Video Clips Trailer
    In the season premiere, two worlds collide when the Doctor meets Bill Potts and a chance encounter with a girl with a star in her eye leads to a chase across time and space.
  • BBCA Class Saturday, April 15, 9:10PM Trailer
    "For Tonight We Might Die" (Season 1 | Episode 1)
    The Doctor entrusts four students at Coal Hill Academy with protecting the Earth from sinister forces in the series premiere of this "Doctor Who" spin-off.
  • The Doctor will have a different companion for the Christmas special
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  • BBCA Doctor Who "Heaven Sent" November 28th, 2015 | 9:00PM Sneak Peek
    Season 9 | Episode 11 Trapped in a world unlike any other he has seen, the Doctor faces the greatest challenge of his many lives. One final test. And he must face it alone. Pursued by the fearsome creature known only as the Veil, he must attempt the impossible. If he makes it through, Gallifrey is waiting…
     
  • BBCA Doctor Who "Face The Raven" November 21st, 2015 | 9:00PM
    Season 9 | Episode 10 The Doctor and Clara, with their old friend Rigsy, find themselves in a magical alien world, hidden on a street in the heart of London. Sheltered within are some of the most fearsome creatures of the universe… and Ashildr (Maisie Williams)! With a death sentence hanging over their heads, not all of the intruders will get out alive.
     
  • BBCA Doctor Who The Zygon Inversion Season 9 | Episode 8 | Saturday, November 7th, 2015 | 9:00PM
    Shapeshifting Zygons are everywhere in the UK, and there is no way of knowing who to trust. With UNIT neutralized, only the Doctor stands in their way. But how do you stop a war? And what can the Doctor do to save his friends? Sneak Peek Sneak Peek #2  
     
  • BBCA Doctor Who "The Zygon Invasion" Season 9 | Episode 7 | Original Airdate: October 31st, 2015 | 9:00PM The Zygons, a race of shapeshifting aliens, have been living in secret amongst us on Earth, unknown and unseen - until now! When Osgood is kidnapped by a rogue gang of Zygons, the Doctor, Clara and UNIT must scatter across the world in a bid to set her free. But will they reach her in time, and can they stop an uprising before it is too late?  Preview
     
  • BBCA Doctor Who "Before The Flood" Season 9 | Episode 4 | Original Airdate: October 10th, 2015 | 9:00PM On a remote Army outpost, a fearsome alien warlord – the Fisher King – sets in motion a twisted plan to ensure his own survival. The ripples will be felt around the universe. Is this chain of events inevitable? And can the Doctor do the unthinkable?
    Introduction Preview
     
  • BBCA Doctor Who "Under The Lake"
    Season 9 | Episode 3 | Original Airdate: October 3rd, 2015 | 9:00PM
    When an Underwater Base comes under attack, the Doctor and Clara must save the frightened crew and defeat an impossible threat. But what is behind these terrifying events? And can they really be haunted by Ghosts? Next Week: Underwater… in a Nuclear Reactor Sneak a peek.
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  • Peter Capaldi Will Definitely Return for Season 9, But Jenna Coleman's Future on the Show Is Uncertain
     
  • Season 9 news summary: Everything we know so far
     
  • The Doctor Who Christmas Special (no name yet) airs December 25. Teaser It’s Christmas in the North Pole when the Doctor and Clara return to BBC AMERICA in an all-new Christmas special. Last year’s special featured the emotional regeneration that marked the start of Peter Capaldi’s run as the Twelfth Doctor. This year the Time Lord and his companion are in for an all-new adventure as stars Capaldi and Jenna Coleman are joined by Nick Frost (The Worlds End, Shaun of the Dead) as Santa Claus! Previously announced guest stars include Michael Troughton (Breathless, The New Statesman), son of Second Doctor Patrick Troughton, Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street, Strictly Come Dancing), Faye Marsay (Pride, The White Queen), and Nathan McMullen (Misfits, Casualty). Written by Emmy® Award winner Steven Moffat (Sherlock, Coupling) and directed by Paul Wilmshurst (Strike Back, Combat Kids), the 2014 Christmas Special will air on BBC AMERICA.
     
  • BBCA Doctor Who "Flatline" Saturday, October 18, 9:00pm
    Season: 8 | Episode: 9 Separated from the Doctor, Clara discovers a new menace from another dimension. But how do you hide when even the walls are no protection? With people to save and the Doctor trapped, Clara comes up against an enemy that exists beyond human perception.
     
  • BBCA Doctor Who "Mummy on the Orient Express" Saturday, October 11, 9:00pm
    Season: 8 | Episode: 8 The Doctor and Clara are on the most beautiful train in history speeding among the stars of the future. But a deadly creature is stalking the passengers. Once you see the horrifying Mummy you only have 66 seconds to live. No exceptions, no reprieve. As the Doctor races against the clock Clara sees him at his deadliest and most ruthless. Will he work out how to defeat the Mummy? Start the clock!
     
  • BBCA Doctor Who "Kill the Moon" Saturday, October 4, 9:00pm
    In the near future, the Doctor and Clara find themselves on a space shuttle making a suicide mission to the moon. Crash-landing on the lunar surface, they find a mining base full of corpses, vicious spider-like creatures poised to attack, and a terrible dilemma. When Clara turns to the Doctor for help, she gets the shock of her life.
     
    • Have Breakfast in London with 7 Doctors from Doctor Who Expires May 30th!
    • Peter Capaldi Stepping Down as Doctor Who
    • John Hurt Passed Away He played the "War Doctor" in the 50th anniversary episodes in 2013.
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    • Send a festive message as Doctor Who, Sherlock or an Eastender.
    • CAN THE DOCTOR SAVE MANHATTAN THIS CHRISTMAS? DETAILS AND POSTER ART REVEALED FOR BBCA'S "DOCTOR WHO" CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

      New York - November 30, 2016 - Today, BBC AMERICA revealed the synopsis and poster art for the all-new Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Return of Doctor Mysterio, premiering Sunday, December 25, 9/8c on BBC AMERICA.
      This Christmas sees the Doctor join forces with a masked Superhero for an epic New York adventure. With brain-swapping aliens poised to attack, the Doctor and Nardole link up with an investigative reporter and a mysterious figure known only as The Ghost. Can the Doctor save Manhattan? And what will be revealed when we see behind the mask?
      Peter Capaldi stars as the Doctor, Matt Lucas (Bridesmaids, Little Britain) as Nardole, Justin Chatwin (Orphan Black, Shameless) as Grant and Charity Wakefield (Wolf Hall, The Player) as an investigative journalist.
      The special is written by Steven Moffat, executive produced by Brian Minchin, produced by Peter Bennett and directed by Ed Bazalgette (Poldark). It was shot in Cardiff at BBC Wales Roath Lock Studios.
      In the days leading up to the new Christmas Special, BBCA will air a Doctor Who Takeover Marathon. The new season of Doctor Who will premiere alongside the Doctor Who spin-off Class in Spring 2017 on BBC AMERICA.
      BBCA's robust slate of originals includes: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency airing now on Saturdays and returning with season two in 2017, BBC Music Awards on December 14th, Planet Earth II on January 28th, plus the final season of Orphan Black and the recently greenlit series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Killing Eve.

    • Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks will premiere on BBC AMERICA on Saturday, November 19, at 8:25/7:25c before a new episode of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
    • Good news for Doctor Who fans in the U.K.: you won't have to wait until Christmas to see more of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. The Doctor Who spin-off, Class, premieres October 22nd, and will include an appearance by Capaldi. The bad news for Doctor Who fans in the U.S.? BBCAmerica is holding Class until 2017, when they plan to air it along side the new season of Doctor Who. Blastr.com has the details here
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    • Doctor Who - An Individual Blu-ray Release for 'The Complete 1st Series'? FANTASTIC!
      Released June 21 (this article is from back in March)
      Christopher Eccleston's Doctor is wise and funny, cheeky and brave. An alien and a loner, his detached logic gives him a vital edge when the world's in danger. But when it comes to human relationships, he can be found wanting. That's why he needs Rose. From the moment they meet, the Doctor and Rose understand and complement each other. As they travel together through time, encountering new adversaries, the Doctor shows her things beyond imagination.
      This past Tuesday, Christopher Eccleston was back on BBC One with the broadcast debut of a new show, The A Word, where Eccleston plays the grandfather of a child who has just been diagnosed with autism (hence the program's title). Eccleston was especially in the news about this debut, because on the same day of the show's premiere, a video interview of him by Gerard Groves was posted to YouTube. Groves, an autistic person himself (he has Asperger's Syndrome), is an 18-year-old BBC apprentice via the "BBC Raw" program. Groves credits Eccleston's Series 1 turn as the 9th Doctor for inspiring him and getting him into filmmaking! It's a heartwarming interview, and please take 6 minutes to check it out. And also The A Word as well, of course!
      Eccleston was immortalized as the 9th Doctor in the 13 episodes of Doctor Who - The Complete 1st Series, which debuted on television in 2005 and was released on DVD in North America back in 2006. The episodes were shot in standard definition, which was still fairly par-for-the-course at the time (although that was in the process of changing). The show didn't go high-def until the 2009 broadcast debut of the Easter special, Planet of the Dead...it was the first "native HD" Who installment ever! It was near the end of David Tennant's run as the 10th Doctor.
      However, in 2013 the folks at BBC Home Entertainment released a 29-disc (plus sonic screwdriver!) package called the "Doctor Who - Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Giftset": it took the first four seasons of the show and released them on Blu by upconverting those episodes (used computer algorithms to digitally upscale a 480p image to look better on a 1080p HDTV screen...it's not "true HD," but it is an improvement over the normal SD image). (NOTE (3/26): I've gotten dozens of emails overnight reminding me that Doctor Who would have been shot at a native resolution of 576i PAL, rather than 480p NTSC...I regret the error, but the principle of upconverting is still the same.)
      The Blu-ray versions of those first four seasons have been available overseas as separate items, but so far they've only been released in the USA as part of the above-named giftset. Now, however, that may be changing. We haven't gotten official notification from the BBC yet to confirm this, nor from their North American distributors (Warner Home Video). But Amazon.com (see button link below) has had a listing for a little while for Doctor Who - The Complete 1st Series on Blu-ray Disc. We didn't rush to report it sooner, because there were several irregularities about the entry.
      Now the folks at Amazon seem to have cleared those issues up this week, and the listing shows a 3-disc Blu-ray package (see artwork below) priced at $59.99 SRP, and available beginning June 21st. It says to expect a "Dolby Digital 5.1 surround mix on all eps," and extras to include Audio Commentary and "almost 5 hours of 'making of' interviews and behind-the- scenes footage" (both previously found on the DVD release of this season).
      Will this lead to individual Blu-ray releases of the second, third and fourth series (seasons) of the 2005 show? One time (pun intended) will tell. For now, passionate fans (similar to Gerard Groves!) who have longed to own the memorable Christopher Eccleston season on Blu-ray Disc, will have their chance at an affordable price. Fantastic!
    • Doctor Who - The Second Half of Matt Smith's First Year in 'The 5th Series, Part 2'
      A second half-season set aimed at budget-concious casual fans is coming soon
      In early February, we posted an article explaining about how BBC Home Entertainment was trying to go back and release half-season sets of all the "NuWho" seasons, and why, and relayed that the BBC and their North American distributor, Warner Home Video, were planning a March 15th release of Doctor Who - The 5th Series, Part 1 on DVD as part of those efforts. That did indeed come out this past Tuesday...but what about the second half of that season?
      The latter half of Matt Smith's initial season as the 11th Doctor is coming to DVD as "Doctor Who - The 5th Series, Part 2" soon, as an Amazon.com pre-order entry shows. On the other hand, it doesn't provide an actual release date at that listing: it merely says, "This title has not yet been released. You may pre-order it now and we will deliver it to you when it arrives."
      But Doctor Who - The 5th Series, Part 2 is ALSO listed for pre-order at Amazon's Canadian branch, and Amazon.ca's pre-order listing shows a specific release date of July 19th. Is that correct? We're not sure...Amazon.ca's listing also says this will be a Blu-ray release, and we're rather certain that it's a DVD, not a Blu-ray.
      The listings show that the cost will be $19.96 SRP in the United States, and CA$23.99 SRP in Canada. Package art and other details aren't available yet. Stay tuned for updates, as more info becomes available!
      UPDATE: Almost immediately after we posted this report, Amazon.com's listing was updated to display the same July 19th street date for this title as the Amazon.ca listing shows. Timing is everything. Especially when it's wibbly-wobbly...
    • Steven Moffat’s Next Season Of Doctor Who Will Be His Last. Chris Chibnall Is New Head Writer And Executive Producer
      After six incredible seasons at the helm, the multi-award winning Steven Moffat has decided to step down as the lead writer and executive producer of Doctor Who.
      Steven took over the reins on Season 5 in 2010 and during his tenure the show has become a truly global success. He has been responsible for introducing the Eleventh and the Twelfth Doctors in Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi; as well as two companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) and iconic characters and monsters including River Song (Alex Kingston), Missy (Michelle Gomez), Rory Pond (Arthur Darvill) and the terrifying Weeping Angels. Plus, the smash hit 50th Anniversary special in 2013 which saw fans around the world celebrate the world’s longest running sci-fi series with the Doctors, Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt battling the deadly Daleks in a feature length episode. Steven’s final season will air on BBC AMERICA and BBC One in Spring 2017 and there will be a Christmas Special in 2016.
      Steven Moffat says: “Feels odd to be talking about leaving when I’m just starting work on the scripts for season 10, but the fact is my timey-wimey is running out. While Chris is doing his last run of Broadchurch, I’ll be finishing up on the best job in the universe and keeping the TARDIS warm for him. It took a lot of gin and tonic to talk him into this, but I am beyond delighted that one of the true stars of British Television drama will be taking the Time Lord even further into the future. At the start of season 11, Chris Chibnall will become the new showrunner of Doctor Who. And I will be thrown in a skip.”
      Like Steven, Chris Chibnall is also a lifelong Doctor Who fan and a multi-award winning writer and executive producer. He has most recently achieved huge success with the triple BAFTA winning hit series Broadchurch. His other credits include BAFTA nominated The Great Train Robbery, United, Law & Order: UK, Life on Mars and Torchwood. Chris Chibnall’s debut season will launch in 2018.
      Chris Chibnall, new Head Writer and Executive Producer: “Doctor Who is the ultimate BBC program: bold, unique, vastly entertaining, and adored all around the world. So it’s a privilege and a joy to be the next curator of this funny, scary and emotional family drama. I’ve loved Doctor Who since I was four years old, and I’m relishing the thought of working with the exceptional team at BBC Wales to create new characters, creatures and worlds for the Doctor to explore. Steven’s achieved the impossible by continually expanding Doctor Who’s creative ambition, while growing its global popularity. He’s been a dazzling and daring showrunner, and hearing his plans and stories for 2017, it’s clear he’ll be going out with a bang. Just to make my life difficult.”
      Charlotte Moore, Controller, BBC One says: “I want to thank Steven Moffat for everything he has given Doctor Who – I’ve loved working with him, he is an absolute genius and has brought fans all over the world such joy. I will be very sad to see him leave the show but I can’t wait to see what he will deliver in his last ever series next year with a brand new companion. I have decided to schedule Steven’s big finale series in Spring 2017 to bring the nation together for what will be a huge event on the channel. 2016 is spoilt with national moments including the Euros and Olympics and I want to hold something big back for 2017 – I promise it will be worth the wait! I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Chris Chibnall, a wonderfully talented writer who I know will bring something very special to the hit series.”
      Polly Hill, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning says: “Like Charlotte I would like to thank Steven for his brilliance, which has made Doctor Who a global hit under his tenure. Chris Chibnall is the perfect successor to take over the reins of this incredible show, so I am delighted that his love for Doctor Who has made it impossible for him to resist! Chris is an incredible writer and his vision and passion for Doctor Who gives it an exciting future and promises to be a real treat for Doctor Who fans across the world.”
      Created in 1998, BBC AMERICA is a hub of innovative, culturally contagious programming like the ground-breaking un-scripted series Top Gear, the top-rated science-fiction phenomenon Doctor Who, and the fan-favorite Orphan Black. The influential channel has been the launch pad for talent including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, and Graham Norton — all adopted as American pop culture icons. A joint venture between BBC Worldwide (the commercial arm of the BBC) and AMC Networks, BBCA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including four Emmy® Awards, five Golden Globes® and 12 Peabody Awards. The irrepressible network has garnered one of cable’s most curious, educated and affluent audiences, with many properties boasting super-fan levels of engagement. Available on cable and satellite TV in nearly 80 million homes, BBC America broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, is available On Demand across all major digital platforms and offers full episodes online at bbcamerica.com.
       
    • BBC AMERICA TCA Announcements Include A Doctor Who Spin-Off Series, A High-Octane Thriller And A Special Starring Pop Icon Adele
      BBC AMERICA made a series of announcements at today’s TCA including:
      Class, a companion for hit series Doctor Who, from American young adult writer Patrick Ness, will be co-produced by BBC AMERICA.
       
    • From tvshowsondvd.com: Doctor Who - North American Package Art for 'Story #032: The Underwater Menace'
      The 2nd Doctor's adventure comes to DVD in USA/Canada on March 1st
      Posted by David Lambert 1/13/2016
      The TARDIS lands in the lost city of Atlantis, where the crazed Professor Zaroff has convinced the Atlanteans that he can raise their city from beneath the sea. But the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) discovers the terrible truth behind Zaroff's plan: he intends to destroy the entire planet. With the doomsday clock ticking, the Doctor and his companions must battle to prevent the apocalypse...
      Our most recent update about the North American release of Doctor Who - Story #032: The Underwater Menace - posted in early December - was to tell you that the release date for this title in the USA and Canada appeared to have been finalized at March 1st . That continues to be the date, much to the relief of this fan of classic Who (me); we've waited quite long enough!
      Now the folks at BBC Home Entertainment have released a "back of the box" description for the item, quoted above (in italics), and a first look at the package art for this long-awaited DVD set (see below). It's a single-disc release, priced at $24.98 SRP. There were several extras included as bonus materials on the UK version of the title, and while it's expected that those will be included on the American release as well, the BBC hasn't confirmed that for certain yet. So in an abundance of caution, we're holding off on listing those; stay tuned for updates!
       
    • David Tennant appeared on Seth Meyers November 23. 
      David Tennant Has Always Been a Doctor Who Fan Tennant discusses playing the 10th Doctor Who.
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    • Upcoming BBCA Doctor Who episode titles:
      "Before The Flood" Season 9 | Episode 4 | Original Airdate: October 10th, 2015 | 9:00PM
      "The Girl Who Died" Season 9 | Episode 5 | Original Airdate: October 17th, 2015 | 9:00PM
      "The Woman Who Lived" Season 9 | Episode 6 | Original Airdate: October 24th, 2015 | 9:00PM
      "The Zygon Invasion" Season 9 | Episode 7 | Original Airdate: October 31st, 2015 | 9:00PM
      "The Zygon Inversion" Season 9 | Episode 8 | Original Airdate: November 7th, 2015 | 9:00PM
      "Sleep No More" Season 9 | Episode 9 | Original Airdate: November 14th, 2015 | 9:00PM
      "Face The Raven" Season 9 | Episode 10 | Original Airdate: November 21st, 2015 | 9:00PM
      "Heaven Sent" Season 9 | Episode 11 | Original Airdate: November 28th, 2015 | 9:00PM
      "Hell Bent" Season 9 | Episode 12 | Original Airdate: December 5th, 2015 | 9:00PM
       
    • BBC AMERICA’S Doctor Who Season 9 Premiere Breaks Records with Double Digit Growth Across All Key Demos Published: September 22, 2015
      Season Debut is Series’ Biggest Ever Among Adults 18-49
      “Doctor Who” Ranks Among Top 10 Returning Cable Drama Premieres This Season Among Adults 18-49
      “Doctor Who” is The #1 Social Drama of The Week
      New York – September 21, 2015 – BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who rang in season 9 with a bang, delivering double digit growth from season 8 across all key demos in live plus same day ratings. The premiere episode ranks as Doctor Who’s biggest season premiere ever in the Adult 18-49 demo, which nearly doubled the season 8 average. The season debut also saw increased social engagement versus last season’s premiere, and reigned as the most social drama of the night and week leading into the premiere.
      “Doctor Who is unlike anything else on television, a storied franchise that is as fresh and contemporary as ever, with brilliant writing and superb performances,” said Sarah Barnett, President of BBC AMERICA. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that new and returning Doctor Who fans tuned into the live premiere in record numbers and we look forward to bringing more of the Doctor to this passionate audience.”
      Live + Same Day Ratings Highlights*:
      The premiere telecast delivered 2 million total viewers and 1.1 million Adults 18-49. Among A18-49, Doctor Who propelled BBC AMERICA to #3 in its timeslot, out-delivering the big 4 broadcast networks and ranking only behind college football on ESPN and the finale of Sábado Gigante on Univision.
      In the A18-49 demo, Doctor Who is now one of just 14 dramas on TV this season to show any growth from its prior season premiere (out of 100+ returning dramas).
      The A18-49 audience ranks as Doctor Who’s biggest season premiere ever on BBC AMERICA, nearly doubling the S8 average (+95%). In the demo, episode 901 ranks among the top 10 returning cable drama premieres this season, beating Homeland, Suits and The Strain, among others.
      All tracked demos showed increases from the season 8 average with the most significant increases seen among the younger demos, most notably P12-24 (+186%) and P18-34 (+161%).
      The episode reigned as the #1 most social drama of the night based on ListenFirst’s Digital Audience Ratings for Television. It was the #1 TV brand on Tumblr, the #1 drama on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and the #2 drama on Instagram, following The Walking Dead. It was also the #1 most social drama of the week.
      Episode 901 garnered larger social engagement than the most recent season premieres of Scandal, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, True Detective, Outlander, Glee, and The Flash, among others.
      In the newest season of Doctor Who, the Doctor and Clara embark on reckless adventures in all of space and time. In Peter Capaldi’s second season at the helm of the TARDIS, the series sees the Doctor and Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) going on a journey that takes them to deadly alien planets, creepy underwater bases, Viking villages, a global Zygon uprising, and through hidden alien dens, to the very end of time itself.
      Meeting monsters old and new, the Doctor will come face to face with Missy (Michelle Gomez), a city of Daleks, deadly mercenaries called the Mire, terrifying ghosts and more.
      Previously announced and taking up a guest role in the new season will be Maisie Williams, having already achieved global success for her role as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. Michelle Gomez (Missy) returns to plague the Doctor and Clara in the season opener, and UNIT are back with Jemma Redgrave (Kate Stewart) and Ingrid Oliver (Osgood) returning following their popular entrance last season. Also confirmed as guest cast in the new season are Reece Shearsmith, Rebecca Front, Rufus Hound, Paul Kaye, Elaine Tan, Neet Mohan, Bethany Black, Paul Courtenay Hyu, Joivan Wade and Sophie Stone.
      The new season has been written by lead writer Steven Moffat, Toby Whithouse, Jamie Mathieson, Peter Harness, Mark Gatiss, and new writers to Doctor Who – Sarah Dollard and Catherine Tregenna; directed by Hettie Macdonald, Daniel O’Hara, Ed Bazalgette, Daniel Nettheim, Justin Molotnikov, Rachel Talalay; and produced by Tracie Simpson, Derek Ritchie, Nikki Wilson and Peter Bennett. Doctor Who is a BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC One, co-produced with BBC AMERICA.
      *Source: TV: Nielsen, Live+SD, Doctor Who Ep 901 (BBCA), 9/19/15: 9:00-10:05p, P2+/A18-49 (000).
      Double-digit growth = S9 premiere (9/19/15) vs S8 average (8/23/14-11/8/14).
      Returning drama ranks = 2014/15 STD (9/22/14-9/19/15).
      Timeslot rank = 9/19/15: 9:00-10:05p time period, BBCA vs all Nielsen-measured networks.
      Social Engagement: ListenFirst Media, Digital Audience Ratings.
      S9 Premiere Night = 9/19/15.
      S9 Premiere Week = 9/13/15-9/19/15.
      BBC AMERICA delivers U.S. audiences high-quality, innovative and intelligent programming. Established in 1998, it has been the launch pad for talent embraced by American mainstream pop culture, including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton, and successful programming formats including ground-breaking non-scripted television like Top Gear and top-rated science-fiction like Doctor Who. A joint venture between BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, and AMC Networks, BBC AMERICA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including four Emmy® Awards, five Golden Globes® and 12 Peabody Awards. The channel attracts one of cable’s most affluent and educated audiences and is available on cable and satellite TV in nearly 80 million homes. It broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, with content available On Demand across all major digital platforms. Online, www.BBCAmerica.com is the place to go to dig deeper into pop culture with a British twist. Find out more by visiting www.Press.BBCAmerica.com/ or follow us on www.twitter.com/BBCAMERICA.
       
    • Stop what you're doing. John Barrowman is wearing a Tardis dress 9/7
       

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    • John Barrowman Disappoints Trans Fans By Telling Them to “Lighten Up” After His Use of the T-Word 6/17
       

    • From tvshowsondvd Doctor Who - Early Blu-ray and DVD Cover Art Found for 'The 9th Series, Part 1'
      Not officially announced by the BBC yet, but Amazon shows a November 3rd street date
      A few weeks back we reported that a pair of pre-order listings at Amazon.com was showing off a November 3rd availability date for Doctor Who - The 9th Series, Part 1 on both Blu-ray Disc and standard DVD. Those listings have now been updated to show the package art for both of these 2-disc set, and we're passing those images along to you today. Please keep in mind, however, that these may not be finalized yet, and could be subject to change:
       

    • From tvshowsondvd Doctor Who - Further Developments About the 'Dark Water/Death In Heaven' 3DBD
      3D Blu-ray release is apparently timed to come out directly after a VERY brief theatrical engagement
      Two weeks ago we had the scoop that on September 22nd, BBC Home Entertainment will release a 3D Blu-ray Disc ("3DBD") of Doctor Who - Dark Water/Death In Heaven. Our source in Canada's home video industry is still maintaining this information, with no changes or additions so far. But this past Tuesday it became clear that this item is a quick follow-up to a theatrical event involving the same two episodes. Here's a reminder of those episodes, which together closed out the 8th season of the current program (which is Peter Capaldi's first season as the 12th Doctor):
      "Dark Water" -In the mysterious world of the Nethersphere, plans have been drawn. Missy is about to come face to face with the Doctor, and an impossible choice is looming... 'Death is not an end', promises the sinister organisation known only as 3W - but, as the Doctor and Clara discover, they might wish it was.
      "Death in Heaven" -With Cybermen on the streets of London, old friends unite against old enemies and the Doctor takes to the air in a startling new role. Can the mighty UNIT contain Missy? As the Doctor faces his greatest challenge, sacrifices must be made before the day is won.
      A few days ago, BBC Worldwide's North America division, in conjunction with Fathom Events, announced that they would bring these episodes to selected theaters on Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th, at 7:30 PM local time for each theater, for a VERY limited theatrical engagement. They will be presented in RealD 3D, and in Dolby Atmos sound (where available). There will also be a pair of exclusive extras:
      "The event will feature The Doctor's Meditation - a special prequel scene to the first episode of season nine - and an exclusive interview with DOCTOR WHO stars Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman, hosted by Wil Wheaton (Big Bang Theory, Star Trek: Nemesis), in addition to the two-part season eight finale."
      If you're interested in attending, you can purchase tickets beginning today, July 31st, from FathomEvents.com. It may not be available local to you, however (for example, there are no engagements scheduled at all in the city where I live).
      Note that the "extras" for this theatrical showing include a prequel scene to the beginning of Doctor Who's ninth season...which premieres on BBC America the following Saturday, September 19th. And in which the BBC America trailer clearly shows the return of "Missy"...as well as other fun stuff throughout the season, including a guest appearance by Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams ("Arya Stark"). There's no word if the 3D Blu-ray release of Doctor Who - Dark Water/Death In Heaven the following Tuesday will contain either of these extras. It's probable, however, that the BBC would save those for the eventual Season 9 set.
      Again, the 3DBD release for Dark Water/Death In Heaven still hasn't been formally announced by BBC Home Entertainment as of this writing, but please stay tuned for updates!
       

    • Fantastic! 'Doctor Who' showrunner promises at least 5 more years of time and space
       

    • The Doctor and River Song Reunite For A Spectacular Christmas! Published: September 2, 2015
      Alex Kingston returns for the Doctor Who Christmas Special on BBC AMERICA
      New York – September 2, 2015 – Announced today, Alex Kingston returns to reclaim her role as Professor River Song for the highly anticipated 2015 Doctor Who Christmas special, premiering on Christmas Day on BBC AMERICA.
      It’s Christmas Day in the future and the TARDIS is parked on a snowy village street, covered in icicles, awaiting its next adventure. Time traveller River Song meets her husband’s new incarnation, in the form of Peter Capaldi, for the first time this Christmas.
      Filming the eleventh Doctor Who Christmas special starts this week and is written by lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat, produced by Nikki Wilson and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Doctor Who, Sherlock).
      River Song made her first Doctor Who appearance in 2008 in Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead and has appeared in 15 episodes to date.
      Award-winning Alex Kingston comments on her reappearance: “To be honest, I did not know whether River would ever return to the show, but here she is, back with the Doctor for the Christmas special. Steven Moffat is on glittering form, giving us an episode filled with humor and surprise guest castings. I met Peter for the first time at Monday’s read-through, we had a laugh, and I am now excited and ready to start filming with him and the Doctor Who team. Christmas in September?, why not!”
      Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer adds: “Another Christmas, another special for Doctor Who – and what could be more special than the return of Alex Kingston as Professor River Song. The last time the Doctor saw her she was a ghost. The first time he met her, she died. So how can he be seeing her again? As ever, with the most complicated relationship in the universe, it’s a matter of time …”
      The witty line-up of guest cast joining Alex for a magical adventure on the TARDIS will be announced over the coming months.
      The BBC Cymru Wales produced drama will return to BBC AMERICA on Saturday, September 19 with a 12 episode season, followed by the Christmas special on Friday, December 25.
      Twitter: @BBCAMERICA @DoctorWho_BBCA #DoctorWho Website: bbcamerica.com/doctor-who  
      Tumblr: doctorwho.tumblr.com/
      Facebook: facebook.com/BBCAMERICA and facebook.com/DoctorWho
      BBC AMERICA delivers U.S. audiences high-quality, innovative and intelligent programming. Established in 1998, it has been the launch pad for talent embraced by American mainstream pop culture, including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton, and successful programming formats including ground-breaking non-scripted television like Top Gear and top-rated science-fiction like Doctor Who. A joint venture between BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, and AMC Networks, BBC AMERICA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including four Emmy® Awards, five Golden Globes® and 12 Peabody Awards. The channel attracts one of cable’s most affluent and educated audiences and is available on cable and satellite TV in nearly 80 million homes. It broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, with content available On Demand across all major digital platforms. Online, www.BBCAmerica.com is the place to go to dig deeper into pop culture with a British twist.

    • Doctor Who - Contents List Found for the Upcoming 2-DVD Set for 'The Cybermen'
      New Who episodes star (with bonus classic episodes) on this mid-May release
      3/20/2015 See the beginnings of the terrifying Cybermen in this thrilling Doctor Who compilation. Few villains in the fantastical world of Doctor Who spark such terror as the dreaded Cybermen - the murderous cyborgs with a bone chilling lack of emotion. This special release features iconic episodes of both the new and classic series showcasing the genesis and increasingly frightful transformations of these creatures, plus all new bonus content tying together the history of these fan favorite monsters.
      BBC Home Entertainment has provided the above description of their upcoming May 19th release of Doctor Who - The Cybermen on DVD. As we first reported a few weeks ago, this will be a 2-disc set priced at $24.98 SRP (cost in Canada will be CA$30.98 SRP). It will be available in DVD only, with no Blu-ray format version available.
      While neither the BBC nor their distributors at Warner Home Video have provided a specific list of the contents for this title, Steve Manfred has posted over in his Doctor Who DVD FAQ the following list of included material:
      •"Army of Ghosts" (Part 1) and "Doomsday" (Part 2), starring David Tennant as the 10th Doctor (Season 2)
      •"Closing Time," starring Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor (Season 6)
      •"Nightmare in Silver," starring Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor (Season 7)
      •"Dark Water" (Part 1) and "Death in Heaven" (Part 2),
      starring Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor (Season 8)
      •Bonus: "Story #122: Earthshock," starring Peter Davison as the 5th Doctor
      •Bonus: "Cybermen Origins" Featurette: A New Documentary chronicling the creation of the dreaded monsters (20 minutes)
      Our thanks to the studio for what information they did provide, and for the finalized high-res 3D package art seen below. Our thanks to one of our readers, "Victor," for tipping us off this morning about Steve's info. Steve also says that there may be a "The Daleks" release later this year. We haven't received studio confirmation of that, nor of the above contents list, but if we find out anything different then we'll post an update as soon as we're able to. Stay tuned!
       

    • I just read this on Wikipedia (Yay!): In April 2015, Steven Moffat confirmed that Doctor Who would run for at least another five years, extending the show until 2020.
       

    • The show returns in Fall 2015.
       

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    • Doctor Who - Everybody Look Out! 'The Cybermen' Are Invading North America!
      2-DVD set from BBC/Warner is coming in May, according to Amazon
      BBC Home Entertainment hasn't announced it yet, nor has distributor Warner Home Video, but Amazon.com's pre-order listing shows that on May 19th BBC/Warner will release Doctor Who - The Cybermen on DVD. As an unannounced title, there isn't any content information available from the studio at the time of this writing. And Amazon's entry doesn't show what the "main" content is going to be...but it does list a pair of "Special Features" (extras):
      Earthshock: Episodes 1-4. (4x25)
      Cybermen Origins: A New Documentary chronicling the creation of the dreaded monsters (1x20)
      The 5th Doctor (Peter Davison) story arc named there, Doctor Who - Story #122: Earthshock, has been available on DVD in North America since 2004. And the cover art shown at Amazon (which we have for you, below) features key artwork that is taken from the Cybermen's most recent appearance, with the 12th Doctor (Peter Capaldi) in the two-part finale for the 8th series (season) of the 2005 program. So it's a safe guess that content from both the original and new shows will be on board. But that's just a guess.
      Price for this 2-DVD set (no Blu-ray versions have been indicated, at least not yet...and possibly not at all) is $24.98 SRP, and you can pre-order it from Amazon at a discount. There was a U.K. release on DVD about 5 or 6 years ago, The Cybermen Collection, containing the first four episodes from the re-introduction of the Cybermen in the new program...but it's a safe bet that the content will be different for the North American release of the similar title. It's also a safe bet that the content will all be episodes previously available on DVD, excepting for the "all-new bonus material" mentioned in the banner across the top of the box front. I suppose we'll have to wait to find out, since we don't have a TARDIS handy to fly. Stay tuned!
       

    • Tenth Doctor Figure By Big Chief Studios
       

    • Netflix is dropping Doctor Who and other UK shows
       

    • David Tennant won The People's Choice Award for "Favorite Actor In A New TV Series."
       

    • Doctor Who - Official Press Release for 'The Complete Matt Smith Years' Blu-ray
      Limited Edition Gift Set will materialize in stores next Tuesday, Nov. 4th
      From tvshowsondvd.com
      DOCTOR WHO: THE COMPLETE MATT SMITH YEARS
      LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY GIFT SET November 4, 2014
      "I will not forget one line of this. Not one day. I swear. I will always remember when the Doctor was me." - The Eleventh Doctor
      New York - BBC Home Entertainment is pulling out all the stops with one massive collection in honor of the Eleventh Doctor and the man who portrayed him, with the release of Doctor Who: The Complete Matt Smith Years Limited Edition Blu-ray Gift Set, landing on shelves in time for the holidays on November 4, 2014. Matt Smith made his first appearance as the Doctor in 2010, and went on to star in three seasons of the iconic British sci-fi series, written and executive produced by Emmy and BAFTA winner Steven Moffat (Sherlock, The Adventures of Tintin).
      The set features the complete adventures of the Eleventh Doctor - every season, every special, every episode. It also includes, for the very first time on a special bonus disc, Doctor Who Proms 2013, The Day of the Doctor: From Script to Screen, The Five Doctors Reboot and Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide. And it wouldn't be a complete set of Matt Smith's appearances without also including the two part special The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Death of the Doctor.
      Doctor Who at the Proms 2013 - It's always a thrilling night when the BBC's annual classical music festival, the Proms, features the music of Doctor Who. Hosted by none other than the 11th Doctor himself, Matt Smith, plus companion Clara (Jenna Coleman) and a fantastic assortment of special guests (and monsters), Murry Gold's iconic music from the program has never sounded better than in this live concert, which was a highlight of the build-up to Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary.
      The Day of the Doctor: From Script to Screen - Witness the initial table read for Doctor Who's legendary 50th Annivesary episode, The Day of the Doctor, and then see the episode come to life on screen through interviews with Matt Smith, David Tennant, Steven Moffat and others as well as footage from the filming. It's an exciting look inside the process of bringing Doctor Who to life.
      The Five Doctors Reboot - In the build-up to Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary, rumors were swirling wildly about which former Doctors would be featured in the anniversary episode itself. In this hilarious comic spoof, former Doctors Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Colin Baker, and Paul McGann poke fun at the mystery and themselves in hysterical fashion. With cameos from Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jenna Coleman, Steven Moffat, Russell T. Davies and others.
      Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide - Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith and companion Clara (Jenna Coleman) introduce this insightful look back at the remarkable 50-year history of Doctor Who, featuring interviews with the cast and the people behind the scenes, past and present, plus a host of celebrity fans. Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide delves deep into the history of the Doctor, profiling his many incarnations and charting the progression of his character from his old-fashioned, black and white origins to his more complex, many-layered, modern-day persona and the multi-faceted menaces he has faced through the years. This is the defining documentary of Doctor Who, the perfect way to celebrate a rich 50-year old marvel.
      The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Death of the Doctor - The Eleventh Doctor makes a special appearance in the spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures. In the two part special written by Russell T Davies, Sarah Jane is reunited with another of the Doctor's former companions, Jo Grant (Katy Manning), as they investigate the fate of the Doctor at his own funeral. Things get more complicated when they're joined by the Eleventh Doctor himself in an alien-busting adventure featuring brand-new vulture aliens, the mysterious Shansheeth and a trip to an alien planet.
      Doctor Who: The Matt Smith Years Limited Edition Blu-ray Gift Set includes: Blu-ray/ 1080p Resolution:
      Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series, starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill
      Also included in 1080p Resolution:
      Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor, starring David Tennant and Matt Smith
      Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor, starring Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman
      An Adventure in Space and Time, starring David Bradley and Jessica Raine
      The Sarah Jane Advertures: The Death of the Doctor, starring Matt Smith and Elisabeth Sladen
      Street Date: November 4, 2014
      Suggested Retail Price: Blu-ray $148.95 ($166.00 in Canada)
      Length: Approx. 2355mins - bonus materials/ 16-disc set (BD)
       

    • From tvshowsondvd.com
      Doctor Who - Extras, Revised Box Art for 'The Complete 8th Series' on DVD, Blu
      December 9th release date for the current show's latest season
      From tvshowsondvd.com
      The new era of Doctor Who has begun and on December 9, 2014 Doctor Who: The Complete Eighth Series lands on Blu-ray and DVD. The most recent season sees a brand new face at the controls of the TARDIS with Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It) as the Doctor. TV Guide Magazine calls his performance "Absolutely brilliant" and People Magazine says "His arrival in the premiere is a jolt - and a joy." Relive all 12 episodes of this electrifying season, as well as bonus features including EXCLUSIVE footage from the London Premiere Q&A with Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, four EXCLUSIVE episode commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, a special documentary following Doctor Who: The World Tour, and many more.
      The new era of Doctor Who starring Peter Capaldi delivered the highest rated season premiere ever on BBC AMERICA. In the feature-length premiere, the new Doctor crash-lands in Victorian London. As Clara (Jenna Coleman, Dancing on the Edge) struggles to recognize the man she thought she knew so well, killers are stalking the capital. A slaughterhouse restaurant and a buried spaceship lead the Doctor into a confrontation with a long forgotten foe...but how far is this new man ready to go to protect his friends? The new season sees the Doctor and Clara encounter wonders and horrors. They meet a fleet of Daleks as they attempt to rescue a stranded ship of human survivors, face ranks of Cybermen stalking the Earth, go back in time and join Robin Hood in a fight with killer robots in Sherwood Forest, become bank robbers when they break into the deadliest bank in the cosmos, face a mummy on the Orient Express, discover a deadly horror dwelling on the Moon, and come to know the last man standing at the end of the Universe. And as Clara falls for handsome fellow teacher, Danny Pink (Samuel Anderson, The History Boys), can she keep her two extraordinary lives going?
      In the middle of last month we brought you the BBC Home Entertainment announcement for Doctor Who - The Complete 8th Series on DVD ($79.98 SRP, 5 discs) and high-def Blu-ray Disc ($99.98 SRP, 4 discs). At the time we had what was described as "finalized package art," which showed Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor. Now the BBC has provided a list of bonus material for this title, which we've got below. Underneath that, we have REVISED package art for the Blu-ray Disc and DVD versions of the December 9th release. As you can see, they've changed the background art, and also brought in a new foreground image of Capaldi paired with companion Jenna Coleman ("Clara Oswald"). But first, those extras:
      EXCLUSIVE footage from London Post-Premiere Q&A with Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Steven Moffat
      EXCLUSIVE Doctor Who episode commentaries for Into the Dalek, Robot of Sherwood, The Caretaker, and Kill the Moon
      Behind-the-Scenes featurettes (12 total)
      Doctor Who Exclusive (4 total)
      Doctor Who: The Ultimate Time Lord (special with Fifth Doctor Peter Davison)
      Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion (special with Fifth Doctor Peter Davison)
      Doctor Who: Earth Conquest (World Tour Documentary)
      Tour of the TARDIS
      Doctor Who: Deep Breath Live Pre-Show & After Who Live (hosted by comedian and Doctor Who superfan Chris Hardwick)
      FOXES - "Don't Stop Me Now" (Music video from Mummy on the Orient Express)
       

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    • VOTE for Doctor Who for Favorite Cable Sci-fi Fantasy TV Show, and for David Tennant for Favorite Actor in a New TV Series, in the People's Choice Awards! http://vote.peopleschoice.com
       

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    • Doctor Who - 'Deep Breath' (Capaldi's Series 8 Debut Episode) on DVD, Blu-ray
      Available September 9th, just a couple of weeks after the TV broadcast and theatrical event
      From http://www.tvshowsondvd.com
      Season 8 launches with a new Doctor, Peter Capaldi (In the Loop, World War Z), at the helm of the TARDIS as he's joined by companion Jenna Coleman (Captain America: The First Avenger) in what promises to be the most amazing Doctor Who adventure yet.
      On August 23rd, BBC America debuts the 8th series (season) of Doctor Who, the current run of the show whose original program debuted in 1963. This is also the debut of the 12th Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi (The Musketeers, The Thick of It). The 70- minute season premiere is titled "Deep Breath," and it will also be seen as part of a limited theatrical showing around the same time!
      We've known for four months now - since early April - that Blu-ray Disc and DVD sets are being planned for eventual release of Doctor Who - The Complete 8th Series. We still don't know when that will be in stores, or what exactly will be on it. But now, with the season premiere and the theatrical showing almost here, BBC Home Entertainment has scheduled a September 9th release on Blu-ray Disc ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98 SRP) of Doctor Who - Deep Breath.
      Complete details, including extras (if any), haven't been announced by BBC Home Entertainment yet, but stay tuned and we hope to have that for you soon. In the meantime, courtesy of BBC America and Amazon.com we have the full-length 8th Series trailer (1 minute long) and early package art for Deep Breath on Blu-ray Disc and DVD (may not be finalized yet, and could be subject to change)


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      * Official BBC America Twitter: http://twitter.com/BBCAmerica 
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    • John Barrowman posted this on social media today 2/25/14 (and this photo)
      Arizona should be open for business to everyone!
      I stand with LGBT Arizonans.
      I stand firmly against the passage of Arizona's so-called "Religious Freedom Restoration Act."
      This bill is bad for business, bad for the LGBT community and bad for all Arizonans.
      Religious groups have a long established first amendment ability to operate according to their own beliefs. However, when individuals or businesses go out into the commercial market, they must abide by legal non-discrimination provisions.
      Instead of protecting religious liberty, this bill gives license for discrimination to run rampant across the state.
      I stand with all Arizonans, and against this hateful and discriminatory bill.
      John Barrowman 

    • Gavin & Stacey Alum Samuel Anderson Joins Doctor Who
       
    • complete-1-7-dvd-smith-eccleston-tennantFrom doctorwhotv.co.uk: The Complete Series 1-7 Box Set
      Published September 5, 2013
      Details for the Blu-ray release of Doctor Who: The Complete Series 1-7 Box Set have been announced.
      Fantastic! Allons-y! Geronimo! For the first time ever, the epic adventures of the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Doctors are brought together in high definition in a special Blu-ray release.
      The set includes the complete adventures of the Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston, Thor: The Dark World) and Tenth Doctor (David Tennant, Broadchurch, Fright Night), available in newly remastered Blu-ray versions at full 1080p resolution for the first time ever, sitting alongside those of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) in this high definition collection
       

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    • From bbc.co.uk: Doctor Who 50th anniversary schedule revealed by BBC
      The Day of the Doctor stars Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt
      The BBC has announced a raft of programmes to mark the 50th anniversary of the first episode of Doctor Who.
      A 75-minute special episode called The Day Of The Doctor will star the soon-to-leave Matt Smith and David Tennant.
      Smith said: "Hope you all enjoy. There's lots more coming your way."
      Other highlights include a BBC Two lecture by Professor Brian Cox on the science behind the hit show and the drama An Adventure In Space and Time, written by Mark Gatiss.
      The one-off programme stars David Bradley - known to millions for his role as Filch in the Harry Potter films - as William Hartnell, who played the first Doctor in 1963.
      BBC Two's flagship arts programme The Culture Show is to present Me, You and Doctor Who, with lifelong fan Matthew Sweet exploring the cultural significance of the BBC's longest running TV drama.
      A 90-minute documentary on BBC Radio 2 will ask "Who Is The Doctor?" - using newly-recorded interviews and exclusive archive material to find an answer.
      For those less familiar with the show, Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide will provide a handy primer.
      Danny Cohen, BBC director of television, said: "It's an astonishing achievement for a drama to reach its 50th anniversary.
      "I'd like to thank every person - on both sides of the camera - who has been involved with its creative journey over so many years."
      Daleks The anniversary episode, which also stars Jenna Coleman and Billie Piper, sees the return of the Daleks
      Smith has already started filming his final scenes as the Doctor, which are due to air in this year's Christmas episode. His replacement, Scots actor Peter Capaldi, was announced in August.
      Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer on Doctor Who, said: "50 years has turned Doctor Who from a television show into a cultural landmark. Personally I can't wait to see what it becomes after a hundred."
      CBBC will broadcast a show, 12 Again, bringing together stars to share their memories of Doctor Who.
      They include the seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, Tommy Knight, who played Luke Smith in The Sarah Jane Adventures, Warwick Davis, who played Porridge in a Doctor Who episode and Louise Jameson, who was the fourth Doctor Tom Baker's companion Leela.
      Blue Peter is launching a competition giving viewers aged between six and 14 the opportunity to design a new gadget that will become part of the series and Matt Smith will appear on the Blue Peter sofa to answer viewers' questions.
      BBC Three audiences will be encouraged to get involved and vote in Doctor Who: Monsters and Villains Weekend.
       

    • 'Doctor Who' at 50: Peter Capaldi and the 12 Men Who've Played the Doctor

    • From hollywoodreporter.com'Doctor Who': Matt Smith and David Tennant Join Forces in 50th Anniversary Poster In anticipation of "The Day of the Doctor," BBC America releases the first key art for the Nov. 23 special.  Matt Smith's days as Doctor Who may be numbered -- but before he goes, he'll topline one of the biggest events in the sci-fi series' history.
      The Day of the Doctor, the BBC drama's 50th anniversary special, premieres in the U.K. and the U.S. on Nov. 23. Trailers for the special have been screened at Comic-Con and for members of the media, but for the public, key art released Tuesday provides a first look at the episode. 
      Smith, joined by previous Doctor David Tennant, looks deadly serious above an image of  guest John Hurt emerging from an explosive collage of significant images to the show's past. And it's Hurt, as Smith recently noted, who steals most of the scenes."David and I would be climbing the walls, and then John just flicks his eyes and the camera goes, 'Oh yeah, let's watch John Hurt,'" Smith told reporters during July's Television Critics Association summer press tour. Smith's Doctor Who successor was recently revealed to be The Thick of It actor Peter Capaldi. He'll take over the role at the conclusion of this year's Christmas special.
       

    • 'Doctor Who' 50th Anniversary to be Simulcast Internationally
      In an attempt to avoid Internet spoilers for November's 50th anniversary episode of 'Doctor Who,' the episode will be simultaneously broadcast around the globe in 200 countries.
      Somewhat fittingly for a show about a time lord, it looks like Doctor Who fans around the world are going to have to set their alarm clocks to make sure that they catch the series' 50th Anniversary Special this November. The BBC has announced today that the episode will be simulcast around the world to try and cut down on the number of spoilers leaking onto the Internet after its initial U.K. broadcast.
      According to a statement released today by BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm responsible for the sale of Who to broadcasters in 200 countries, "It's always been our ambition to work with our broadcast partners so that international Doctor Who fans can enjoy the 50th Anniversary special at the same time as the UK. We'll have more details soon about our very exciting global plans for November."
      The episode -- which will be transmitted in 3D in Britain and accompanied by screenings in movie theaters around the country -- will begin at 7pm on Saturday, November 23 in the United Kingdom, with BBC America's transmission beginning at 11am on the West Coast and 2pm on the East.
       

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    • "Doctor Who" fans can get to know the newly announced Doctor, Peter Capaldi, a bit better in his best-known role as Malcom Tucker in Hulu Exclusive Series, "The Thick of It."
      All four seasons of the political U.K. comedy are available on-demand in the U.S. only on Hulu and Hulu Plus courtesy of BBC Worldwide Americas.
      The new Time Lord can also be seen starring in Armando Iannucci's Oscar-nominated film, "In the Loop," available on Hulu and Hulu Plus.
      "The Thick of It" "In the Loop" For some of his best pre-TARDIS moments, check out clips at the link
       
    • We have a few San Diego Comic-Con pics from Doctor Who and other shows!
       
    • 'Doctor Who' 50th Anniversary to be Simulcast Internationally
      In an attempt to avoid Internet spoilers for November's 50th anniversary episode of 'Doctor Who,' the episode will be simultaneously broadcast around the globe in 200 countries.
      Doctor Who promo
      Somewhat fittingly for a show about a time lord, it looks like Doctor Who fans around the world are going to have to set their alarm clocks to make sure that they catch the series' 50th Anniversary Special this November. The BBC has announced today that the episode will be simulcast around the world to try and cut down on the number of spoilers leaking onto the Internet after its initial U.K. broadcast.
      According to a statement released today by BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm responsible for the sale of Who to broadcasters in 200 countries, "It's always been our ambition to work with our broadcast partners so that international Doctor Who fans can enjoy the 50th Anniversary special at the same time as the UK. We'll have more details soon about our very exciting global plans for November."
      The episode -- which will be transmitted in 3D in Britain and accompanied by screenings in movie theaters around the country -- will begin at 7pm on Saturday, November 23 in the United Kingdom, with BBC America's transmission beginning at 11am on the West Coast and 2pm on the East.
       
    • 'Doctor Who' celebrates 50 years with biopic and new Doctor
       
    • 'Doctor Who': Matt Smith's Farewell Tour Continues at TCA
      Promoting November's 50th episode festivities, the exiting star of the BBC America series talks about his time playing the iconic character.
      Matt Smith hasn't even seen the script for his final episode of Doctor Who yet, but his impending exit is all anyone wanted to talk about when he appeared at the Television Critics Association press tour on Thursday morning.
      "It's kind of business as usual," he said. "It is going to be emotional for me because it's been four years. It's a really transformative experience as an actor. We just kind of make the show though, don't we?"
      Smith said that he was conflicted about the decision to leave after this year's Christmas special but ultimately felt the time was right. "I think the show has come to a natural tipping point, and it's at the top of a cycle," he added. "I think it's a good time for me and the show."
      Producers have also been pushing the story in that direction. Marcus Wilson, on-hand with Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, spoke about the addition of Clara and how she would be helping facilitate the transition to the next Doctor.
      "There were discussions as soon as I started, so I knew it was likely that Matt would be leaving us at the end of this season," said Coleman. "I knew that I was playing three different characters, but we didn't know until later in the season the reveal of that. … It was just the quest of how the same girl can pop up throughout time and space."
      For the 50th anniversary, Smith spoke a little of his onscreen meeting with former Doctor David Tennant -- but insisted they were both one-upped by fellow guest John Hurt.
      "David and I would be climbing the walls, and then John just flicks his eyes and the camera goes, 'Oh yeah, let's watch John Hurt,'" said Smith.
      The onscreen meeting of Smith and Tennant isn't the only first for Doctor Who. It's the first time the series has seen an infusion of characters from Russell T Davies' time as showrunner since Steven Moffat took over the job. Wilson said that it was likely a one-off, but they were open to a future collaboration with Davies.
      "Steven has a very good idea of what happens next," said the producer, "but we're always open to possibilities."
      From http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/doctor-who-matt-smiths-farewell-593272
       
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    • Vote for your favorites in the People's Choice awards, including "Doctor Who"! You can vote as often as you'd like until December 13th. The show airs January 9th on ABC. 
    • The polls are open! TV Guide Magazine is turning the power over to the readers, inviting them to cast their vote for which show they would like to see featured on the cover. The competition is heating up, and by logging onto TV Guide Magazine's Facebook page, fans can vote as many times as they would like help their favorite show come out ahead. The* *winner of the 3rd annual *Fan Favorite Poll* will be revealed on the cover of TV Guide Magazine's December 10th issue, available on newsstands December 6th.
      Fans can help their favorite show land on the cover of TV's #1 publication by logging onto Facebook, "Liking" TV Guide Magazine, and voting for their favorite show! Link
      Selected by TV Guide Magazine's Editors, the 2012 Fan Favorite nominees are:
      - Doctor Who
      - Fringe
      - Grimm
      - Happy Endings
      - Parks and Recreation
      - Pretty Little Liars
      - Scandal
      - Spartacus
      - The Vampire Diaries
      - The Walking Dead
      Voting closes Sunday, October 28 at midnight Pacific Time.
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    • Doctor Who actress Mary Tamm dies
      Doctor Who star Mary Tamm, who played companion Romana alongside Tom Baker, has died aged 62.
      The actress, who was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, fought a long battle with cancer and died in hospital in London.
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    • Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD!
      BBC America DVD release of Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series is out.
      Synopsis: Matt Smith and Karen Gillan star as the new Doctor and his companion in an all-new series of Doctor Who coming to DVD and Blu-ray. After his explosive regeneration, the Eleventh Doctor awakes to discover his TARDIS is about to crash! After falling from the sky, he pulls himself out of the wreckage to come face-to-face with young Amy Pond. The Doctor promises to take Amy to the stars. But first they must divert an alien plot that could destroy the Earth. The Doctor makes good his promise, and Amy boards the regenerated TARDIS, ready to take to the stars on a series of wild adventures that will change her life. As always, wherever the Doctor goes, his oldest enemies, the Daleks, are never far behind. They are hatching a new master plan from the heart of war-torn London in the 1940s. But they are not the only strange creatures the Doctor and Amy must face - there are also alien vampires, humanoid reptiles, the Weeping Angels, and a silent menace that follows Amy and the Doctor around wherever they go.  READ OUR REVIEW!
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    • Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1 OUR REVIEW
      On July 19, the first part of the new acclaimed season of Doctor Who will be available on Blu-ray and DVD, with the release of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1.
      Pre-order it Official Site IMAGES
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      Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1, a two-disc DVD and Blu-ray set, contains the first seven episodes along with two Monster files, "The Gangers" and "The Silence," two of the Doctor's most challenging opponents.
      In the season opener, "The Impossible Astronaut," four envelopes are received, numbered 2, 3 and 4, each containing a date, time and map reference, unsigned, but in TARDIS blue. Who sent them? And who received the missing number one? This strange summons reunites the Doctor (Smith), Amy (Gillan), Rory (Darvill) and River Song (Kingston) in the middle of the Utah desert and unveils a terrible secret the Doctor's friends must never reveal to him. 'Space 1969' is their only clue, as their quest lands them - quite literally - in the Oval Office, where they are enlisted by President Nixon himself to assist enigmatic former-FBI agent Canton (Mark Sheppard) in saving a terrified little girl from a mysterious spaceman.
      Following the two-parter, the Doctor, Amy and Rory journey on the high seas of 1696 aboard Avery's (Bonneville) pirate ship to solve the mystery of the Siren (Cole). In a bubble universe at the very edge of reality, the Doctor meets an old friend with a new face, and in a monastery on a remote island in the near future, an industrial accident takes on a terrible human shape. And waiting for them, at the end of all this, is the battle of Demon's Run, and the Doctor's darkest hour. Can even the truth about River Song save the Time Lord's soul? Only two things are certain. Silence will fall. And a good man is going to die...

    • SHARE TO UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE "TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY" VIDEO TO BE SHOWN AT COMIC-CON PANEL
      Fans at home can virtually crash Comic-Con via "Population Boom" and unlock exclusive video shown at the panel
      BBC Worldwide Productions brings their fourth season of "Torchwood" to the United States produced exclusively for STARZ. "Miracle Day" features "Torchwood" alumni John Barrowman [Captain Jack Harkness], Eve Myles [Gwen Cooper], and Kai Owens [Rhys Williams] as well as new headliners, Mekhi Phifer, Bill Pullman and Alexa Havins. "Torchwood: Miracle Day" airs Fridays at 10pm on STARZ.
      "Torchwood: Miracle Day" will have a Comic-Con panel featuring a cast and writer discussion, along with exclusive video. Fans not able to attend Comic-Con can unlock the exclusive video shown at the panel by sharing "Population Boom" with friends via Twitter, Facebook and email. Fans must share "Population Boom" in order to gain access to the exclusive video.
      The exclusive video will be unlocked online Friday, July 22 at 1:15pm ET/10:15am PT. Fans who shared the video will be notified via email when it's live.
      Where: LINK
      Here are some other special fan assets regarding the second episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day which airs tonight!
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    • From Twitter: Torchwood is previewed in the new Dr Who Mag, out TODAY! http://t.co/FO8U4MJ

    • Cuban BEAUTY, Arlene Tur ("Crash," EAT PRAY LOVE) stars on the upcoming fourth season of the sci-fi STARZ thriller TORCHWOOD (here is the brand new trailer: ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVktcOQD1zA  ) (Fridays, starting July 8 at 10pm) as surgeon 'Dr. Vera Juarez.' Viewers can expect a MAJOR story arc this season involving Tur's character.
      TORCHWOOD is the British-born Sci-Fi cult hit that is finally making its way across the pond for its FIRST season in the US. This season, the HUGE British success adds US stars Mekhi Phifer ("E.R."), Bill Pullman (INDEPENDENCE DAY) and Lauren Ambrose ("Six Feet Under") to its already popular UK cast.

    • New trailer for Torchwood: Miracle Day    It's "Death Takes a Holiday" only with a Torchwood twist.  Looks good.  07/08/11

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  • Series 8 Trailer – New Doctor, New Monsters and Old Enemies…
     
  • From Twitter: A new recurring character… Meet Danny Pink, played by Samuel Anderson. Read more at
     
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  • John Barrowman Fleshes Out His Idea for Female Doctor Who, Ducks the Big Arrow Question
    by Team TVLine
    Paying his latest of many visits to Comic-Con, John Barrowman stopped by TVLine’s interview suite to share his very specific ideas for a female Doctor Who, as speculation continues to swirl about who will play the Twelfth Time Lord.
    Reiterating his previously expressed stance that it’s time for a woman to helm the TARDIS, the Who/Torchwood alum opined to Michael Ausiello, “Let’s try something different.”
    After suggesting one existing Whoniverse denizen to ostensibly fill the role, Barrowman said that if the BBC America series goes with a new face, it should be someone “who’s real” — and then he elaborates on that.Also in this video Q&A, Barrowman does his best to duck Arrow resurrection Qs, raves about taking in the Comic-Con freely as a geek boy himself — “The fans are really great with me” — and talks up his Torchwood and Hollow Earth novels, teasing possible casting ideas for a TV adaptation of the latter (which he pens with his sister).
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  • Saturday April 27 8:00pm ET/PT
    Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS - Episode 10
    A spaceship salvage team drags the TARDIS on board, sending its systems into meltdown. As the Doctor marshals the motely salvage crew outside, he realizes Clara is still trapped within his malfunctioning ship, pursued by a dangerous group of ossified monsters. He has just 30 minutes to find Clara and save his TARDIS before it self-destructs.
    Episode credits: Written by Stephen Thompson (Sherlock) and directed by Mat King (Law & Order: UK). Teaser
     
  • The title of the series finale has been revealed and is the hugely intriguing: The Name of the Doctor.  The ‘poster’ for the series’ final adventure was unveiled today and it also confirms that Alex Kingston is back, joining Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman for what promises to be a jaw-dropping end to a spectacular series. But we’re not there, yet! We’ve still to unravel the mystery of Clara – the woman ‘twice killed’ and yet still by the Doctor’s side… What secrets does she hold? And in the weeks ahead we’ve a trip to a haunted house, a journey to the centre of the TARDIS and a nightmare clash with the mighty Cybermen. But after all those adventures we have The Name of the Doctor and stand by for something that you might always have believed to be impossible…You can see all the posters for the final four episodes of the series in our latest gallery and Doctor Who continues tomorrow at 6.45pm on BBC One with Hide.
     
  • SYNOPSES
    The Bells of Saint John - Episode 6
    The Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London, where Wi-Fi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a Wi-Fi soup. 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.
    Episode credits: Written by Steven Moffat, directed by Colm McCarthy (Ripper Street, The Tudors), and produced by Denise Paul (Taggart).
     
  • The Rings of Akhaten - Episode 7
    Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded.
    Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross (Mama, Luther), directed by Farren Blackburn (Luther, The Fades) and produced by Denise Paul
     

  • Cold War - Episode 8
    The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian Submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake!
    Episode credits: Written by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Silent Witness).
     
  • Hide - Episode 9
    Clara and the Doctor arrive at Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls, a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building, but is she really a ghost? And what is chasing her?
    Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne (The Hour, Call the Midwife).
     
  • "The Girl Who Waited"
    Amy is trapped in a quarantine facility for victims of an alien plague – a plague that will kill the Doctor in a day. The Doctor can use the TARDIS to smash through time and break in, but then Rory is on his own. Can he rescue Amy?
    Don't miss the next all-new episode of Doctor Who, "The Girl Who Waited" on September 10th at 9/8c! See the trailer

     
  • Season 6 : Episode 11
    "THE GOD COMPLEX"
    Written by: Toby Whithouse
    Directed by: Nick Hurran
    The TARDIS lands in what looks like an ordinary hotel. But the walls move, corridors twist and rooms vanish. There is a room for every visitor that contains their deepest, darkest fears. Fears that will kill them. What lies in the Doctor's room? And when his turn comes, will he welcome death like all the rest?
  • Season 6 : Episode 12
    "CLOSING TIME"
    Written by: Gareth Roberts
    Craig Owens is back! The popular character from last year's "The Lodger" returns and judging from the trailer for episodes 8-13, he's getting closer than ever to the Doctor! The adventure is written by Gareth Roberts whose credits include "Attack of the Graske," "The Unicorn and the Wasp" and, of course, "The Lodger".
     
  • Season 6 : Episode 13
    Written by: Steven Moffat
    The big finale! This one remains shrouded in mystery but Karen Gillan has promised us that the series will contain 'possibly the biggest twist so far'... Is it possible that this is the adventure that delivers it? Steven Moffat penned last year's incredible finale but it's probable that this adventure will conclude the series with a bigger bang than ever!
  • Don't miss the original special, Doctor Who: Best of the Companions immediately following the premiere episode "Let's Kill Hitler," only on BBC America.
    Plus, check out the exclusive trailer for the next all-new episode of Doctor Who, "Night Terrors" airing on September 3rd at 9/8c!
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    The Doctor receives a distress call from the scariest place in the Universe: a child’s bedroom. Terrified of the monsters in his cupboard, George’s pleas for help break through the barriers of all time and space. All-new episodes on Saturday, 9/8c!
    Amy and Rory are back with the Doctor…and within minutes they're already in big trouble!
    Don't miss this special sneak peek at tomorrow night's premiere episode, "Let's Kill Hitler."
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    Get another exclusive sneak peek at the all-new episode, "Let's Kill Hitler," premiering this Saturday, August 27th at 9/8c only on BBC America.
    Whovians everywhere: Don't miss the midseason return of Doctor Who TONIGHT at 9/8c with the premiere episode, "Let's Kill Hitler."
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  • BBC Worldwide Productions is bringing their fourth season of Torchwood to the United States produced exclusively for STARZ. Miracle Day will feature Torchwood alumni John Barrowman [Captain Jack Harkness], Eve Myles [Gwen Cooper], and Kai Owens [Rhys Williams] as well as new headliners, Mekhi Phifer, Bill Pullman and Alexa Havins. Be sure to follow Miracle Day on foursquare for nationwide updates that may occur in a city near you: LINK 
    Photos For additional information, please visit: http://bit.ly/TWMiracleDay . Here's a glimpse into the premise of this STARZ Original Series - Imagine a day when nobody dies. All across the world, nobody dies. And then the next day, and the next, and the next, people keep aging. They get hurt and sick but they never die If you don't currently have a subscription to STARZ, the first episode will actually stream online at http://www.starz.com/torchwood on the early morning of 7.8.11 at 12:01am ET/PT. Visit the site for additional information and join the active community.

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  • Doctor Who is coming to America in a spectacular two-part season premiere on BBC AMERICA. The mysterious time traveler, the Doctor (Matt Smith), and his companions Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill), find themselves on a secret summons that takes them on an adventure from the desert in Utah - right to the Oval Office in 1969. More details will be revealed in the coming weeks about this two-parter penned by ‘Who supremo’ Steven Moffat (Sherlock) and featuring guest star Mark Sheppard (Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica). Also set to return this season, Alex Kingston (ER, Flash Forward), as the irrepressible River Song. Part One of the Doctor Who premiere event airs Saturday, April 23, 9:00p.m. ET/PT
    It's here: the web exclusive Doctor Who new season prequel. Watch now!
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  • Check out the video preview and other info for the new Doctor and new season on the BBC America site.
     

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  • The upcoming season of Doctor Who will be split into two parts by the BBC. In the U.K., the first batch of seven episodes will air in the spring, and culminate in a cliffhanger tentatively scheduled to air Easter weekend. The second batch of six episodes will air in the fall. It's still unclear if BBCAmerica will follow a similar schedule in the U.S.
    "We are going to make it two series – seven episodes at Easter building to an earth-shattering climax, a cliffhanger we could never normally do because it would be too long before it came back," Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat told the Guardian. All five previous seasons of Doctor Who's revival have aired in a single thirteen episode batch during the spring (in the U.K.). The series will continue its annual tradition of special Christmas episodes. The change in scheduling will cut the break between seasons in half.
    The Guardian's story has more info on the scheduling change here:
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/aug/29/doctor-who-cliffhanger-series-split
     
  • VIDEO CLIPS:  The Sonic Screwdriver *Brand New This Morning* Steven Moffat, Lead Writer and Executive Producer of Doctor Who describes the Doctor's favorite gadget, and how it helps him get out of trouble. VIDEO 
    Regeneration - Matt Smith describes the process of regeneration and how the Doctor is made a 'new man' each time. He also discusses how his portrayal of the Doctor is bringing some new and exciting elements to the character. VIDEO 
    Steven Moffat on the New Series - Clip #3 Lead Writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat describes why he sees the show as a modern fairytale and the role of fairytales in our culture.  VIDEO 
    Matt Smith on Being the Doctor Matt Smith talks about being the newest Doctor, his interpretation of the character, and the challenges of playing the role. VIDEO 

  • Have Breakfast in London with 7 Doctors from Doctor Who Expires May 30th!
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  • CAN THE DOCTOR SAVE MANHATTAN THIS CHRISTMAS? DETAILS AND POSTER ART REVEALED FOR BBCA'S "DOCTOR WHO" CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

    New York - November 30, 2016 - Today, BBC AMERICA revealed the synopsis and poster art for the all-new Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Return of Doctor Mysterio, premiering Sunday, December 25, 9/8c on BBC AMERICA.
    This Christmas sees the Doctor join forces with a masked Superhero for an epic New York adventure. With brain-swapping aliens poised to attack, the Doctor and Nardole link up with an investigative reporter and a mysterious figure known only as The Ghost. Can the Doctor save Manhattan? And what will be revealed when we see behind the mask?
    Peter Capaldi stars as the Doctor, Matt Lucas (Bridesmaids, Little Britain) as Nardole, Justin Chatwin (Orphan Black, Shameless) as Grant and Charity Wakefield (Wolf Hall, The Player) as an investigative journalist.
    The special is written by Steven Moffat, executive produced by Brian Minchin, produced by Peter Bennett and directed by Ed Bazalgette (Poldark). It was shot in Cardiff at BBC Wales Roath Lock Studios.
    In the days leading up to the new Christmas Special, BBCA will air a Doctor Who Takeover Marathon. The new season of Doctor Who will premiere alongside the Doctor Who spin-off Class in Spring 2017 on BBC AMERICA.
    BBCA's robust slate of originals includes: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency airing now on Saturdays and returning with season two in 2017, BBC Music Awards on December 14th, Planet Earth II on January 28th, plus the final season of Orphan Black and the recently greenlit series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Killing Eve.

  • Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks will premiere on BBC AMERICA on Saturday, November 19, at 8:25/7:25c before a new episode of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
  • Good news for Doctor Who fans in the U.K.: you won't have to wait until Christmas to see more of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. The Doctor Who spin-off, Class, premieres October 22nd, and will include an appearance by Capaldi. The bad news for Doctor Who fans in the U.S.? BBCAmerica is holding Class until 2017, when they plan to air it along side the new season of Doctor Who. Blastr.com has the details here
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  • Doctor Who - An Individual Blu-ray Release for 'The Complete 1st Series'? FANTASTIC!
    Released June 21 (this article is from back in March)
    Christopher Eccleston's Doctor is wise and funny, cheeky and brave. An alien and a loner, his detached logic gives him a vital edge when the world's in danger. But when it comes to human relationships, he can be found wanting. That's why he needs Rose. From the moment they meet, the Doctor and Rose understand and complement each other. As they travel together through time, encountering new adversaries, the Doctor shows her things beyond imagination.
    This past Tuesday, Christopher Eccleston was back on BBC One with the broadcast debut of a new show, The A Word, where Eccleston plays the grandfather of a child who has just been diagnosed with autism (hence the program's title). Eccleston was especially in the news about this debut, because on the same day of the show's premiere, a video interview of him by Gerard Groves was posted to YouTube. Groves, an autistic person himself (he has Asperger's Syndrome), is an 18-year-old BBC apprentice via the "BBC Raw" program. Groves credits Eccleston's Series 1 turn as the 9th Doctor for inspiring him and getting him into filmmaking! It's a heartwarming interview, and please take 6 minutes to check it out. And also The A Word as well, of course!
    Eccleston was immortalized as the 9th Doctor in the 13 episodes of Doctor Who - The Complete 1st Series, which debuted on television in 2005 and was released on DVD in North America back in 2006. The episodes were shot in standard definition, which was still fairly par-for-the-course at the time (although that was in the process of changing). The show didn't go high-def until the 2009 broadcast debut of the Easter special, Planet of the Dead...it was the first "native HD" Who installment ever! It was near the end of David Tennant's run as the 10th Doctor.
    However, in 2013 the folks at BBC Home Entertainment released a 29-disc (plus sonic screwdriver!) package called the "Doctor Who - Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Giftset": it took the first four seasons of the show and released them on Blu by upconverting those episodes (used computer algorithms to digitally upscale a 480p image to look better on a 1080p HDTV screen...it's not "true HD," but it is an improvement over the normal SD image). (NOTE (3/26): I've gotten dozens of emails overnight reminding me that Doctor Who would have been shot at a native resolution of 576i PAL, rather than 480p NTSC...I regret the error, but the principle of upconverting is still the same.)
    The Blu-ray versions of those first four seasons have been available overseas as separate items, but so far they've only been released in the USA as part of the above-named giftset. Now, however, that may be changing. We haven't gotten official notification from the BBC yet to confirm this, nor from their North American distributors (Warner Home Video). But Amazon.com (see button link below) has had a listing for a little while for Doctor Who - The Complete 1st Series on Blu-ray Disc. We didn't rush to report it sooner, because there were several irregularities about the entry.
    Now the folks at Amazon seem to have cleared those issues up this week, and the listing shows a 3-disc Blu-ray package (see artwork below) priced at $59.99 SRP, and available beginning June 21st. It says to expect a "Dolby Digital 5.1 surround mix on all eps," and extras to include Audio Commentary and "almost 5 hours of 'making of' interviews and behind-the- scenes footage" (both previously found on the DVD release of this season).
    Will this lead to individual Blu-ray releases of the second, third and fourth series (seasons) of the 2005 show? One time (pun intended) will tell. For now, passionate fans (similar to Gerard Groves!) who have longed to own the memorable Christopher Eccleston season on Blu-ray Disc, will have their chance at an affordable price. Fantastic!
  • Doctor Who - The Second Half of Matt Smith's First Year in 'The 5th Series, Part 2'
    A second half-season set aimed at budget-concious casual fans is coming soon
    In early February, we posted an article explaining about how BBC Home Entertainment was trying to go back and release half-season sets of all the "NuWho" seasons, and why, and relayed that the BBC and their North American distributor, Warner Home Video, were planning a March 15th release of Doctor Who - The 5th Series, Part 1 on DVD as part of those efforts. That did indeed come out this past Tuesday...but what about the second half of that season?
    The latter half of Matt Smith's initial season as the 11th Doctor is coming to DVD as "Doctor Who - The 5th Series, Part 2" soon, as an Amazon.com pre-order entry shows. On the other hand, it doesn't provide an actual release date at that listing: it merely says, "This title has not yet been released. You may pre-order it now and we will deliver it to you when it arrives."
    But Doctor Who - The 5th Series, Part 2 is ALSO listed for pre-order at Amazon's Canadian branch, and Amazon.ca's pre-order listing shows a specific release date of July 19th. Is that correct? We're not sure...Amazon.ca's listing also says this will be a Blu-ray release, and we're rather certain that it's a DVD, not a Blu-ray.
    The listings show that the cost will be $19.96 SRP in the United States, and CA$23.99 SRP in Canada. Package art and other details aren't available yet. Stay tuned for updates, as more info becomes available!
    UPDATE: Almost immediately after we posted this report, Amazon.com's listing was updated to display the same July 19th street date for this title as the Amazon.ca listing shows. Timing is everything. Especially when it's wibbly-wobbly...
  • Steven Moffat’s Next Season Of Doctor Who Will Be His Last. Chris Chibnall Is New Head Writer And Executive Producer
    After six incredible seasons at the helm, the multi-award winning Steven Moffat has decided to step down as the lead writer and executive producer of Doctor Who.
    Steven took over the reins on Season 5 in 2010 and during his tenure the show has become a truly global success. He has been responsible for introducing the Eleventh and the Twelfth Doctors in Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi; as well as two companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) and iconic characters and monsters including River Song (Alex Kingston), Missy (Michelle Gomez), Rory Pond (Arthur Darvill) and the terrifying Weeping Angels. Plus, the smash hit 50th Anniversary special in 2013 which saw fans around the world celebrate the world’s longest running sci-fi series with the Doctors, Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt battling the deadly Daleks in a feature length episode. Steven’s final season will air on BBC AMERICA and BBC One in Spring 2017 and there will be a Christmas Special in 2016.
    Steven Moffat says: “Feels odd to be talking about leaving when I’m just starting work on the scripts for season 10, but the fact is my timey-wimey is running out. While Chris is doing his last run of Broadchurch, I’ll be finishing up on the best job in the universe and keeping the TARDIS warm for him. It took a lot of gin and tonic to talk him into this, but I am beyond delighted that one of the true stars of British Television drama will be taking the Time Lord even further into the future. At the start of season 11, Chris Chibnall will become the new showrunner of Doctor Who. And I will be thrown in a skip.”
    Like Steven, Chris Chibnall is also a lifelong Doctor Who fan and a multi-award winning writer and executive producer. He has most recently achieved huge success with the triple BAFTA winning hit series Broadchurch. His other credits include BAFTA nominated The Great Train Robbery, United, Law & Order: UK, Life on Mars and Torchwood. Chris Chibnall’s debut season will launch in 2018.
    Chris Chibnall, new Head Writer and Executive Producer: “Doctor Who is the ultimate BBC program: bold, unique, vastly entertaining, and adored all around the world. So it’s a privilege and a joy to be the next curator of this funny, scary and emotional family drama. I’ve loved Doctor Who since I was four years old, and I’m relishing the thought of working with the exceptional team at BBC Wales to create new characters, creatures and worlds for the Doctor to explore. Steven’s achieved the impossible by continually expanding Doctor Who’s creative ambition, while growing its global popularity. He’s been a dazzling and daring showrunner, and hearing his plans and stories for 2017, it’s clear he’ll be going out with a bang. Just to make my life difficult.”
    Charlotte Moore, Controller, BBC One says: “I want to thank Steven Moffat for everything he has given Doctor Who – I’ve loved working with him, he is an absolute genius and has brought fans all over the world such joy. I will be very sad to see him leave the show but I can’t wait to see what he will deliver in his last ever series next year with a brand new companion. I have decided to schedule Steven’s big finale series in Spring 2017 to bring the nation together for what will be a huge event on the channel. 2016 is spoilt with national moments including the Euros and Olympics and I want to hold something big back for 2017 – I promise it will be worth the wait! I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Chris Chibnall, a wonderfully talented writer who I know will bring something very special to the hit series.”
    Polly Hill, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning says: “Like Charlotte I would like to thank Steven for his brilliance, which has made Doctor Who a global hit under his tenure. Chris Chibnall is the perfect successor to take over the reins of this incredible show, so I am delighted that his love for Doctor Who has made it impossible for him to resist! Chris is an incredible writer and his vision and passion for Doctor Who gives it an exciting future and promises to be a real treat for Doctor Who fans across the world.”
    Created in 1998, BBC AMERICA is a hub of innovative, culturally contagious programming like the ground-breaking un-scripted series Top Gear, the top-rated science-fiction phenomenon Doctor Who, and the fan-favorite Orphan Black. The influential channel has been the launch pad for talent including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, and Graham Norton — all adopted as American pop culture icons. A joint venture between BBC Worldwide (the commercial arm of the BBC) and AMC Networks, BBCA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including four Emmy® Awards, five Golden Globes® and 12 Peabody Awards. The irrepressible network has garnered one of cable’s most curious, educated and affluent audiences, with many properties boasting super-fan levels of engagement. Available on cable and satellite TV in nearly 80 million homes, BBC America broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, is available On Demand across all major digital platforms and offers full episodes online at bbcamerica.com.
     
  • BBC AMERICA TCA Announcements Include A Doctor Who Spin-Off Series, A High-Octane Thriller And A Special Starring Pop Icon Adele
    BBC AMERICA made a series of announcements at today’s TCA including:
    Class, a companion for hit series Doctor Who, from American young adult writer Patrick Ness, will be co-produced by BBC AMERICA.
     
  • From tvshowsondvd.com: Doctor Who - North American Package Art for 'Story #032: The Underwater Menace'
    The 2nd Doctor's adventure comes to DVD in USA/Canada on March 1st
    Posted by David Lambert 1/13/2016
    The TARDIS lands in the lost city of Atlantis, where the crazed Professor Zaroff has convinced the Atlanteans that he can raise their city from beneath the sea. But the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) discovers the terrible truth behind Zaroff's plan: he intends to destroy the entire planet. With the doomsday clock ticking, the Doctor and his companions must battle to prevent the apocalypse...
    Our most recent update about the North American release of Doctor Who - Story #032: The Underwater Menace - posted in early December - was to tell you that the release date for this title in the USA and Canada appeared to have been finalized at March 1st . That continues to be the date, much to the relief of this fan of classic Who (me); we've waited quite long enough!
    Now the folks at BBC Home Entertainment have released a "back of the box" description for the item, quoted above (in italics), and a first look at the package art for this long-awaited DVD set (see below). It's a single-disc release, priced at $24.98 SRP. There were several extras included as bonus materials on the UK version of the title, and while it's expected that those will be included on the American release as well, the BBC hasn't confirmed that for certain yet. So in an abundance of caution, we're holding off on listing those; stay tuned for updates!
     
  • David Tennant appeared on Seth Meyers November 23. 
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  • Upcoming BBCA Doctor Who episode titles:
    "Before The Flood" Season 9 | Episode 4 | Original Airdate: October 10th, 2015 | 9:00PM
    "The Girl Who Died" Season 9 | Episode 5 | Original Airdate: October 17th, 2015 | 9:00PM
    "The Woman Who Lived" Season 9 | Episode 6 | Original Airdate: October 24th, 2015 | 9:00PM
    "The Zygon Invasion" Season 9 | Episode 7 | Original Airdate: October 31st, 2015 | 9:00PM
    "The Zygon Inversion" Season 9 | Episode 8 | Original Airdate: November 7th, 2015 | 9:00PM
    "Sleep No More" Season 9 | Episode 9 | Original Airdate: November 14th, 2015 | 9:00PM
    "Face The Raven" Season 9 | Episode 10 | Original Airdate: November 21st, 2015 | 9:00PM
    "Heaven Sent" Season 9 | Episode 11 | Original Airdate: November 28th, 2015 | 9:00PM
    "Hell Bent" Season 9 | Episode 12 | Original Airdate: December 5th, 2015 | 9:00PM
     
  • BBC AMERICA’S Doctor Who Season 9 Premiere Breaks Records with Double Digit Growth Across All Key Demos Published: September 22, 2015
    Season Debut is Series’ Biggest Ever Among Adults 18-49
    “Doctor Who” Ranks Among Top 10 Returning Cable Drama Premieres This Season Among Adults 18-49
    “Doctor Who” is The #1 Social Drama of The Week
    New York – September 21, 2015 – BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who rang in season 9 with a bang, delivering double digit growth from season 8 across all key demos in live plus same day ratings. The premiere episode ranks as Doctor Who’s biggest season premiere ever in the Adult 18-49 demo, which nearly doubled the season 8 average. The season debut also saw increased social engagement versus last season’s premiere, and reigned as the most social drama of the night and week leading into the premiere.
    “Doctor Who is unlike anything else on television, a storied franchise that is as fresh and contemporary as ever, with brilliant writing and superb performances,” said Sarah Barnett, President of BBC AMERICA. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that new and returning Doctor Who fans tuned into the live premiere in record numbers and we look forward to bringing more of the Doctor to this passionate audience.”
    Live + Same Day Ratings Highlights*:
    The premiere telecast delivered 2 million total viewers and 1.1 million Adults 18-49. Among A18-49, Doctor Who propelled BBC AMERICA to #3 in its timeslot, out-delivering the big 4 broadcast networks and ranking only behind college football on ESPN and the finale of Sábado Gigante on Univision.
    In the A18-49 demo, Doctor Who is now one of just 14 dramas on TV this season to show any growth from its prior season premiere (out of 100+ returning dramas).
    The A18-49 audience ranks as Doctor Who’s biggest season premiere ever on BBC AMERICA, nearly doubling the S8 average (+95%). In the demo, episode 901 ranks among the top 10 returning cable drama premieres this season, beating Homeland, Suits and The Strain, among others.
    All tracked demos showed increases from the season 8 average with the most significant increases seen among the younger demos, most notably P12-24 (+186%) and P18-34 (+161%).
    The episode reigned as the #1 most social drama of the night based on ListenFirst’s Digital Audience Ratings for Television. It was the #1 TV brand on Tumblr, the #1 drama on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and the #2 drama on Instagram, following The Walking Dead. It was also the #1 most social drama of the week.
    Episode 901 garnered larger social engagement than the most recent season premieres of Scandal, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, True Detective, Outlander, Glee, and The Flash, among others.
    In the newest season of Doctor Who, the Doctor and Clara embark on reckless adventures in all of space and time. In Peter Capaldi’s second season at the helm of the TARDIS, the series sees the Doctor and Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) going on a journey that takes them to deadly alien planets, creepy underwater bases, Viking villages, a global Zygon uprising, and through hidden alien dens, to the very end of time itself.
    Meeting monsters old and new, the Doctor will come face to face with Missy (Michelle Gomez), a city of Daleks, deadly mercenaries called the Mire, terrifying ghosts and more.
    Previously announced and taking up a guest role in the new season will be Maisie Williams, having already achieved global success for her role as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. Michelle Gomez (Missy) returns to plague the Doctor and Clara in the season opener, and UNIT are back with Jemma Redgrave (Kate Stewart) and Ingrid Oliver (Osgood) returning following their popular entrance last season. Also confirmed as guest cast in the new season are Reece Shearsmith, Rebecca Front, Rufus Hound, Paul Kaye, Elaine Tan, Neet Mohan, Bethany Black, Paul Courtenay Hyu, Joivan Wade and Sophie Stone.
    The new season has been written by lead writer Steven Moffat, Toby Whithouse, Jamie Mathieson, Peter Harness, Mark Gatiss, and new writers to Doctor Who – Sarah Dollard and Catherine Tregenna; directed by Hettie Macdonald, Daniel O’Hara, Ed Bazalgette, Daniel Nettheim, Justin Molotnikov, Rachel Talalay; and produced by Tracie Simpson, Derek Ritchie, Nikki Wilson and Peter Bennett. Doctor Who is a BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC One, co-produced with BBC AMERICA.
    *Source: TV: Nielsen, Live+SD, Doctor Who Ep 901 (BBCA), 9/19/15: 9:00-10:05p, P2+/A18-49 (000).
    Double-digit growth = S9 premiere (9/19/15) vs S8 average (8/23/14-11/8/14).
    Returning drama ranks = 2014/15 STD (9/22/14-9/19/15).
    Timeslot rank = 9/19/15: 9:00-10:05p time period, BBCA vs all Nielsen-measured networks.
    Social Engagement: ListenFirst Media, Digital Audience Ratings.
    S9 Premiere Night = 9/19/15.
    S9 Premiere Week = 9/13/15-9/19/15.
    BBC AMERICA delivers U.S. audiences high-quality, innovative and intelligent programming. Established in 1998, it has been the launch pad for talent embraced by American mainstream pop culture, including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton, and successful programming formats including ground-breaking non-scripted television like Top Gear and top-rated science-fiction like Doctor Who. A joint venture between BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, and AMC Networks, BBC AMERICA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including four Emmy® Awards, five Golden Globes® and 12 Peabody Awards. The channel attracts one of cable’s most affluent and educated audiences and is available on cable and satellite TV in nearly 80 million homes. It broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, with content available On Demand across all major digital platforms. Online, www.BBCAmerica.com is the place to go to dig deeper into pop culture with a British twist. Find out more by visiting www.Press.BBCAmerica.com/ or follow us on www.twitter.com/BBCAMERICA.
     
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  • From tvshowsondvd Doctor Who - Early Blu-ray and DVD Cover Art Found for 'The 9th Series, Part 1'
    Not officially announced by the BBC yet, but Amazon shows a November 3rd street date
    A few weeks back we reported that a pair of pre-order listings at Amazon.com was showing off a November 3rd availability date for Doctor Who - The 9th Series, Part 1 on both Blu-ray Disc and standard DVD. Those listings have now been updated to show the package art for both of these 2-disc set, and we're passing those images along to you today. Please keep in mind, however, that these may not be finalized yet, and could be subject to change:
     

  • From tvshowsondvd Doctor Who - Further Developments About the 'Dark Water/Death In Heaven' 3DBD
    3D Blu-ray release is apparently timed to come out directly after a VERY brief theatrical engagement
    Two weeks ago we had the scoop that on September 22nd, BBC Home Entertainment will release a 3D Blu-ray Disc ("3DBD") of Doctor Who - Dark Water/Death In Heaven. Our source in Canada's home video industry is still maintaining this information, with no changes or additions so far. But this past Tuesday it became clear that this item is a quick follow-up to a theatrical event involving the same two episodes. Here's a reminder of those episodes, which together closed out the 8th season of the current program (which is Peter Capaldi's first season as the 12th Doctor):
    "Dark Water" -In the mysterious world of the Nethersphere, plans have been drawn. Missy is about to come face to face with the Doctor, and an impossible choice is looming... 'Death is not an end', promises the sinister organisation known only as 3W - but, as the Doctor and Clara discover, they might wish it was.
    "Death in Heaven" -With Cybermen on the streets of London, old friends unite against old enemies and the Doctor takes to the air in a startling new role. Can the mighty UNIT contain Missy? As the Doctor faces his greatest challenge, sacrifices must be made before the day is won.
    A few days ago, BBC Worldwide's North America division, in conjunction with Fathom Events, announced that they would bring these episodes to selected theaters on Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th, at 7:30 PM local time for each theater, for a VERY limited theatrical engagement. They will be presented in RealD 3D, and in Dolby Atmos sound (where available). There will also be a pair of exclusive extras:
    "The event will feature The Doctor's Meditation - a special prequel scene to the first episode of season nine - and an exclusive interview with DOCTOR WHO stars Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman, hosted by Wil Wheaton (Big Bang Theory, Star Trek: Nemesis), in addition to the two-part season eight finale."
    If you're interested in attending, you can purchase tickets beginning today, July 31st, from FathomEvents.com. It may not be available local to you, however (for example, there are no engagements scheduled at all in the city where I live).
    Note that the "extras" for this theatrical showing include a prequel scene to the beginning of Doctor Who's ninth season...which premieres on BBC America the following Saturday, September 19th. And in which the BBC America trailer clearly shows the return of "Missy"...as well as other fun stuff throughout the season, including a guest appearance by Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams ("Arya Stark"). There's no word if the 3D Blu-ray release of Doctor Who - Dark Water/Death In Heaven the following Tuesday will contain either of these extras. It's probable, however, that the BBC would save those for the eventual Season 9 set.
    Again, the 3DBD release for Dark Water/Death In Heaven still hasn't been formally announced by BBC Home Entertainment as of this writing, but please stay tuned for updates!
     

  • Fantastic! 'Doctor Who' showrunner promises at least 5 more years of time and space
     

  • The Doctor and River Song Reunite For A Spectacular Christmas! Published: September 2, 2015
    Alex Kingston returns for the Doctor Who Christmas Special on BBC AMERICA
    New York – September 2, 2015 – Announced today, Alex Kingston returns to reclaim her role as Professor River Song for the highly anticipated 2015 Doctor Who Christmas special, premiering on Christmas Day on BBC AMERICA.
    It’s Christmas Day in the future and the TARDIS is parked on a snowy village street, covered in icicles, awaiting its next adventure. Time traveller River Song meets her husband’s new incarnation, in the form of Peter Capaldi, for the first time this Christmas.
    Filming the eleventh Doctor Who Christmas special starts this week and is written by lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat, produced by Nikki Wilson and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Doctor Who, Sherlock).
    River Song made her first Doctor Who appearance in 2008 in Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead and has appeared in 15 episodes to date.
    Award-winning Alex Kingston comments on her reappearance: “To be honest, I did not know whether River would ever return to the show, but here she is, back with the Doctor for the Christmas special. Steven Moffat is on glittering form, giving us an episode filled with humor and surprise guest castings. I met Peter for the first time at Monday’s read-through, we had a laugh, and I am now excited and ready to start filming with him and the Doctor Who team. Christmas in September?, why not!”
    Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer adds: “Another Christmas, another special for Doctor Who – and what could be more special than the return of Alex Kingston as Professor River Song. The last time the Doctor saw her she was a ghost. The first time he met her, she died. So how can he be seeing her again? As ever, with the most complicated relationship in the universe, it’s a matter of time …”
    The witty line-up of guest cast joining Alex for a magical adventure on the TARDIS will be announced over the coming months.
    The BBC Cymru Wales produced drama will return to BBC AMERICA on Saturday, September 19 with a 12 episode season, followed by the Christmas special on Friday, December 25.
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  • Doctor Who - Contents List Found for the Upcoming 2-DVD Set for 'The Cybermen'
    New Who episodes star (with bonus classic episodes) on this mid-May release
    3/20/2015 See the beginnings of the terrifying Cybermen in this thrilling Doctor Who compilation. Few villains in the fantastical world of Doctor Who spark such terror as the dreaded Cybermen - the murderous cyborgs with a bone chilling lack of emotion. This special release features iconic episodes of both the new and classic series showcasing the genesis and increasingly frightful transformations of these creatures, plus all new bonus content tying together the history of these fan favorite monsters.
    BBC Home Entertainment has provided the above description of their upcoming May 19th release of Doctor Who - The Cybermen on DVD. As we first reported a few weeks ago, this will be a 2-disc set priced at $24.98 SRP (cost in Canada will be CA$30.98 SRP). It will be available in DVD only, with no Blu-ray format version available.
    While neither the BBC nor their distributors at Warner Home Video have provided a specific list of the contents for this title, Steve Manfred has posted over in his Doctor Who DVD FAQ the following list of included material:
    •"Army of Ghosts" (Part 1) and "Doomsday" (Part 2), starring David Tennant as the 10th Doctor (Season 2)
    •"Closing Time," starring Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor (Season 6)
    •"Nightmare in Silver," starring Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor (Season 7)
    •"Dark Water" (Part 1) and "Death in Heaven" (Part 2),
    starring Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor (Season 8)
    •Bonus: "Story #122: Earthshock," starring Peter Davison as the 5th Doctor
    •Bonus: "Cybermen Origins" Featurette: A New Documentary chronicling the creation of the dreaded monsters (20 minutes)
    Our thanks to the studio for what information they did provide, and for the finalized high-res 3D package art seen below. Our thanks to one of our readers, "Victor," for tipping us off this morning about Steve's info. Steve also says that there may be a "The Daleks" release later this year. We haven't received studio confirmation of that, nor of the above contents list, but if we find out anything different then we'll post an update as soon as we're able to. Stay tuned!
     

  • I just read this on Wikipedia (Yay!): In April 2015, Steven Moffat confirmed that Doctor Who would run for at least another five years, extending the show until 2020.
     

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  • Doctor Who - Everybody Look Out! 'The Cybermen' Are Invading North America!
    2-DVD set from BBC/Warner is coming in May, according to Amazon
    BBC Home Entertainment hasn't announced it yet, nor has distributor Warner Home Video, but Amazon.com's pre-order listing shows that on May 19th BBC/Warner will release Doctor Who - The Cybermen on DVD. As an unannounced title, there isn't any content information available from the studio at the time of this writing. And Amazon's entry doesn't show what the "main" content is going to be...but it does list a pair of "Special Features" (extras):
    Earthshock: Episodes 1-4. (4x25)
    Cybermen Origins: A New Documentary chronicling the creation of the dreaded monsters (1x20)
    The 5th Doctor (Peter Davison) story arc named there, Doctor Who - Story #122: Earthshock, has been available on DVD in North America since 2004. And the cover art shown at Amazon (which we have for you, below) features key artwork that is taken from the Cybermen's most recent appearance, with the 12th Doctor (Peter Capaldi) in the two-part finale for the 8th series (season) of the 2005 program. So it's a safe guess that content from both the original and new shows will be on board. But that's just a guess.
    Price for this 2-DVD set (no Blu-ray versions have been indicated, at least not yet...and possibly not at all) is $24.98 SRP, and you can pre-order it from Amazon at a discount. There was a U.K. release on DVD about 5 or 6 years ago, The Cybermen Collection, containing the first four episodes from the re-introduction of the Cybermen in the new program...but it's a safe bet that the content will be different for the North American release of the similar title. It's also a safe bet that the content will all be episodes previously available on DVD, excepting for the "all-new bonus material" mentioned in the banner across the top of the box front. I suppose we'll have to wait to find out, since we don't have a TARDIS handy to fly. Stay tuned!
     

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  • Doctor Who - Official Press Release for 'The Complete Matt Smith Years' Blu-ray
    Limited Edition Gift Set will materialize in stores next Tuesday, Nov. 4th
    From tvshowsondvd.com
    DOCTOR WHO: THE COMPLETE MATT SMITH YEARS
    LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY GIFT SET November 4, 2014
    "I will not forget one line of this. Not one day. I swear. I will always remember when the Doctor was me." - The Eleventh Doctor
    New York - BBC Home Entertainment is pulling out all the stops with one massive collection in honor of the Eleventh Doctor and the man who portrayed him, with the release of Doctor Who: The Complete Matt Smith Years Limited Edition Blu-ray Gift Set, landing on shelves in time for the holidays on November 4, 2014. Matt Smith made his first appearance as the Doctor in 2010, and went on to star in three seasons of the iconic British sci-fi series, written and executive produced by Emmy and BAFTA winner Steven Moffat (Sherlock, The Adventures of Tintin).
    The set features the complete adventures of the Eleventh Doctor - every season, every special, every episode. It also includes, for the very first time on a special bonus disc, Doctor Who Proms 2013, The Day of the Doctor: From Script to Screen, The Five Doctors Reboot and Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide. And it wouldn't be a complete set of Matt Smith's appearances without also including the two part special The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Death of the Doctor.
    Doctor Who at the Proms 2013 - It's always a thrilling night when the BBC's annual classical music festival, the Proms, features the music of Doctor Who. Hosted by none other than the 11th Doctor himself, Matt Smith, plus companion Clara (Jenna Coleman) and a fantastic assortment of special guests (and monsters), Murry Gold's iconic music from the program has never sounded better than in this live concert, which was a highlight of the build-up to Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary.
    The Day of the Doctor: From Script to Screen - Witness the initial table read for Doctor Who's legendary 50th Annivesary episode, The Day of the Doctor, and then see the episode come to life on screen through interviews with Matt Smith, David Tennant, Steven Moffat and others as well as footage from the filming. It's an exciting look inside the process of bringing Doctor Who to life.
    The Five Doctors Reboot - In the build-up to Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary, rumors were swirling wildly about which former Doctors would be featured in the anniversary episode itself. In this hilarious comic spoof, former Doctors Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Colin Baker, and Paul McGann poke fun at the mystery and themselves in hysterical fashion. With cameos from Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jenna Coleman, Steven Moffat, Russell T. Davies and others.
    Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide - Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith and companion Clara (Jenna Coleman) introduce this insightful look back at the remarkable 50-year history of Doctor Who, featuring interviews with the cast and the people behind the scenes, past and present, plus a host of celebrity fans. Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide delves deep into the history of the Doctor, profiling his many incarnations and charting the progression of his character from his old-fashioned, black and white origins to his more complex, many-layered, modern-day persona and the multi-faceted menaces he has faced through the years. This is the defining documentary of Doctor Who, the perfect way to celebrate a rich 50-year old marvel.
    The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Death of the Doctor - The Eleventh Doctor makes a special appearance in the spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures. In the two part special written by Russell T Davies, Sarah Jane is reunited with another of the Doctor's former companions, Jo Grant (Katy Manning), as they investigate the fate of the Doctor at his own funeral. Things get more complicated when they're joined by the Eleventh Doctor himself in an alien-busting adventure featuring brand-new vulture aliens, the mysterious Shansheeth and a trip to an alien planet.
    Doctor Who: The Matt Smith Years Limited Edition Blu-ray Gift Set includes: Blu-ray/ 1080p Resolution:
    Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series, starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill
    Also included in 1080p Resolution:
    Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor, starring David Tennant and Matt Smith
    Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor, starring Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman
    An Adventure in Space and Time, starring David Bradley and Jessica Raine
    The Sarah Jane Advertures: The Death of the Doctor, starring Matt Smith and Elisabeth Sladen
    Street Date: November 4, 2014
    Suggested Retail Price: Blu-ray $148.95 ($166.00 in Canada)
    Length: Approx. 2355mins - bonus materials/ 16-disc set (BD)
     

  • From tvshowsondvd.com
    Doctor Who - Extras, Revised Box Art for 'The Complete 8th Series' on DVD, Blu
    December 9th release date for the current show's latest season
    From tvshowsondvd.com
    The new era of Doctor Who has begun and on December 9, 2014 Doctor Who: The Complete Eighth Series lands on Blu-ray and DVD. The most recent season sees a brand new face at the controls of the TARDIS with Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It) as the Doctor. TV Guide Magazine calls his performance "Absolutely brilliant" and People Magazine says "His arrival in the premiere is a jolt - and a joy." Relive all 12 episodes of this electrifying season, as well as bonus features including EXCLUSIVE footage from the London Premiere Q&A with Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, four EXCLUSIVE episode commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, a special documentary following Doctor Who: The World Tour, and many more.
    The new era of Doctor Who starring Peter Capaldi delivered the highest rated season premiere ever on BBC AMERICA. In the feature-length premiere, the new Doctor crash-lands in Victorian London. As Clara (Jenna Coleman, Dancing on the Edge) struggles to recognize the man she thought she knew so well, killers are stalking the capital. A slaughterhouse restaurant and a buried spaceship lead the Doctor into a confrontation with a long forgotten foe...but how far is this new man ready to go to protect his friends? The new season sees the Doctor and Clara encounter wonders and horrors. They meet a fleet of Daleks as they attempt to rescue a stranded ship of human survivors, face ranks of Cybermen stalking the Earth, go back in time and join Robin Hood in a fight with killer robots in Sherwood Forest, become bank robbers when they break into the deadliest bank in the cosmos, face a mummy on the Orient Express, discover a deadly horror dwelling on the Moon, and come to know the last man standing at the end of the Universe. And as Clara falls for handsome fellow teacher, Danny Pink (Samuel Anderson, The History Boys), can she keep her two extraordinary lives going?
    In the middle of last month we brought you the BBC Home Entertainment announcement for Doctor Who - The Complete 8th Series on DVD ($79.98 SRP, 5 discs) and high-def Blu-ray Disc ($99.98 SRP, 4 discs). At the time we had what was described as "finalized package art," which showed Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor. Now the BBC has provided a list of bonus material for this title, which we've got below. Underneath that, we have REVISED package art for the Blu-ray Disc and DVD versions of the December 9th release. As you can see, they've changed the background art, and also brought in a new foreground image of Capaldi paired with companion Jenna Coleman ("Clara Oswald"). But first, those extras:
    EXCLUSIVE footage from London Post-Premiere Q&A with Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Steven Moffat
    EXCLUSIVE Doctor Who episode commentaries for Into the Dalek, Robot of Sherwood, The Caretaker, and Kill the Moon
    Behind-the-Scenes featurettes (12 total)
    Doctor Who Exclusive (4 total)
    Doctor Who: The Ultimate Time Lord (special with Fifth Doctor Peter Davison)
    Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion (special with Fifth Doctor Peter Davison)
    Doctor Who: Earth Conquest (World Tour Documentary)
    Tour of the TARDIS
    Doctor Who: Deep Breath Live Pre-Show & After Who Live (hosted by comedian and Doctor Who superfan Chris Hardwick)
    FOXES - "Don't Stop Me Now" (Music video from Mummy on the Orient Express)
     

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  • Doctor Who - 'Deep Breath' (Capaldi's Series 8 Debut Episode) on DVD, Blu-ray
    Available September 9th, just a couple of weeks after the TV broadcast and theatrical event
    From http://www.tvshowsondvd.com
    Season 8 launches with a new Doctor, Peter Capaldi (In the Loop, World War Z), at the helm of the TARDIS as he's joined by companion Jenna Coleman (Captain America: The First Avenger) in what promises to be the most amazing Doctor Who adventure yet.
    On August 23rd, BBC America debuts the 8th series (season) of Doctor Who, the current run of the show whose original program debuted in 1963. This is also the debut of the 12th Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi (The Musketeers, The Thick of It). The 70- minute season premiere is titled "Deep Breath," and it will also be seen as part of a limited theatrical showing around the same time!
    We've known for four months now - since early April - that Blu-ray Disc and DVD sets are being planned for eventual release of Doctor Who - The Complete 8th Series. We still don't know when that will be in stores, or what exactly will be on it. But now, with the season premiere and the theatrical showing almost here, BBC Home Entertainment has scheduled a September 9th release on Blu-ray Disc ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98 SRP) of Doctor Who - Deep Breath.
    Complete details, including extras (if any), haven't been announced by BBC Home Entertainment yet, but stay tuned and we hope to have that for you soon. In the meantime, courtesy of BBC America and Amazon.com we have the full-length 8th Series trailer (1 minute long) and early package art for Deep Breath on Blu-ray Disc and DVD (may not be finalized yet, and could be subject to change)


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  • John Barrowman posted this on social media today 2/25/14 (and this photo)
    Arizona should be open for business to everyone!
    I stand with LGBT Arizonans.
    I stand firmly against the passage of Arizona's so-called "Religious Freedom Restoration Act."
    This bill is bad for business, bad for the LGBT community and bad for all Arizonans.
    Religious groups have a long established first amendment ability to operate according to their own beliefs. However, when individuals or businesses go out into the commercial market, they must abide by legal non-discrimination provisions.
    Instead of protecting religious liberty, this bill gives license for discrimination to run rampant across the state.
    I stand with all Arizonans, and against this hateful and discriminatory bill.
    John Barrowman 

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  • complete-1-7-dvd-smith-eccleston-tennantFrom doctorwhotv.co.uk: The Complete Series 1-7 Box Set
    Published September 5, 2013
    Details for the Blu-ray release of Doctor Who: The Complete Series 1-7 Box Set have been announced.
    Fantastic! Allons-y! Geronimo! For the first time ever, the epic adventures of the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Doctors are brought together in high definition in a special Blu-ray release.
    The set includes the complete adventures of the Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston, Thor: The Dark World) and Tenth Doctor (David Tennant, Broadchurch, Fright Night), available in newly remastered Blu-ray versions at full 1080p resolution for the first time ever, sitting alongside those of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) in this high definition collection
     

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  • From bbc.co.uk: Doctor Who 50th anniversary schedule revealed by BBC
    The Day of the Doctor stars Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt
    The BBC has announced a raft of programmes to mark the 50th anniversary of the first episode of Doctor Who.
    A 75-minute special episode called The Day Of The Doctor will star the soon-to-leave Matt Smith and David Tennant.
    Smith said: "Hope you all enjoy. There's lots more coming your way."
    Other highlights include a BBC Two lecture by Professor Brian Cox on the science behind the hit show and the drama An Adventure In Space and Time, written by Mark Gatiss.
    The one-off programme stars David Bradley - known to millions for his role as Filch in the Harry Potter films - as William Hartnell, who played the first Doctor in 1963.
    BBC Two's flagship arts programme The Culture Show is to present Me, You and Doctor Who, with lifelong fan Matthew Sweet exploring the cultural significance of the BBC's longest running TV drama.
    A 90-minute documentary on BBC Radio 2 will ask "Who Is The Doctor?" - using newly-recorded interviews and exclusive archive material to find an answer.
    For those less familiar with the show, Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide will provide a handy primer.
    Danny Cohen, BBC director of television, said: "It's an astonishing achievement for a drama to reach its 50th anniversary.
    "I'd like to thank every person - on both sides of the camera - who has been involved with its creative journey over so many years."
    Daleks The anniversary episode, which also stars Jenna Coleman and Billie Piper, sees the return of the Daleks
    Smith has already started filming his final scenes as the Doctor, which are due to air in this year's Christmas episode. His replacement, Scots actor Peter Capaldi, was announced in August.
    Steven Moffat, lead writer and executive producer on Doctor Who, said: "50 years has turned Doctor Who from a television show into a cultural landmark. Personally I can't wait to see what it becomes after a hundred."
    CBBC will broadcast a show, 12 Again, bringing together stars to share their memories of Doctor Who.
    They include the seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, Tommy Knight, who played Luke Smith in The Sarah Jane Adventures, Warwick Davis, who played Porridge in a Doctor Who episode and Louise Jameson, who was the fourth Doctor Tom Baker's companion Leela.
    Blue Peter is launching a competition giving viewers aged between six and 14 the opportunity to design a new gadget that will become part of the series and Matt Smith will appear on the Blue Peter sofa to answer viewers' questions.
    BBC Three audiences will be encouraged to get involved and vote in Doctor Who: Monsters and Villains Weekend.
     

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  • From hollywoodreporter.com'Doctor Who': Matt Smith and David Tennant Join Forces in 50th Anniversary Poster In anticipation of "The Day of the Doctor," BBC America releases the first key art for the Nov. 23 special.  Matt Smith's days as Doctor Who may be numbered -- but before he goes, he'll topline one of the biggest events in the sci-fi series' history.
    The Day of the Doctor, the BBC drama's 50th anniversary special, premieres in the U.K. and the U.S. on Nov. 23. Trailers for the special have been screened at Comic-Con and for members of the media, but for the public, key art released Tuesday provides a first look at the episode. 
    Smith, joined by previous Doctor David Tennant, looks deadly serious above an image of  guest John Hurt emerging from an explosive collage of significant images to the show's past. And it's Hurt, as Smith recently noted, who steals most of the scenes."David and I would be climbing the walls, and then John just flicks his eyes and the camera goes, 'Oh yeah, let's watch John Hurt,'" Smith told reporters during July's Television Critics Association summer press tour. Smith's Doctor Who successor was recently revealed to be The Thick of It actor Peter Capaldi. He'll take over the role at the conclusion of this year's Christmas special.
     

  • 'Doctor Who' 50th Anniversary to be Simulcast Internationally
    In an attempt to avoid Internet spoilers for November's 50th anniversary episode of 'Doctor Who,' the episode will be simultaneously broadcast around the globe in 200 countries.
    Somewhat fittingly for a show about a time lord, it looks like Doctor Who fans around the world are going to have to set their alarm clocks to make sure that they catch the series' 50th Anniversary Special this November. The BBC has announced today that the episode will be simulcast around the world to try and cut down on the number of spoilers leaking onto the Internet after its initial U.K. broadcast.
    According to a statement released today by BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm responsible for the sale of Who to broadcasters in 200 countries, "It's always been our ambition to work with our broadcast partners so that international Doctor Who fans can enjoy the 50th Anniversary special at the same time as the UK. We'll have more details soon about our very exciting global plans for November."
    The episode -- which will be transmitted in 3D in Britain and accompanied by screenings in movie theaters around the country -- will begin at 7pm on Saturday, November 23 in the United Kingdom, with BBC America's transmission beginning at 11am on the West Coast and 2pm on the East.
     

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      All four seasons of the political U.K. comedy are available on-demand in the U.S. only on Hulu and Hulu Plus courtesy of BBC Worldwide Americas.
      The new Time Lord can also be seen starring in Armando Iannucci's Oscar-nominated film, "In the Loop," available on Hulu and Hulu Plus.
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    • 'Doctor Who' 50th Anniversary to be Simulcast Internationally
      In an attempt to avoid Internet spoilers for November's 50th anniversary episode of 'Doctor Who,' the episode will be simultaneously broadcast around the globe in 200 countries.
      Doctor Who promo
      Somewhat fittingly for a show about a time lord, it looks like Doctor Who fans around the world are going to have to set their alarm clocks to make sure that they catch the series' 50th Anniversary Special this November. The BBC has announced today that the episode will be simulcast around the world to try and cut down on the number of spoilers leaking onto the Internet after its initial U.K. broadcast.
      According to a statement released today by BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm responsible for the sale of Who to broadcasters in 200 countries, "It's always been our ambition to work with our broadcast partners so that international Doctor Who fans can enjoy the 50th Anniversary special at the same time as the UK. We'll have more details soon about our very exciting global plans for November."
      The episode -- which will be transmitted in 3D in Britain and accompanied by screenings in movie theaters around the country -- will begin at 7pm on Saturday, November 23 in the United Kingdom, with BBC America's transmission beginning at 11am on the West Coast and 2pm on the East.
       
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      Promoting November's 50th episode festivities, the exiting star of the BBC America series talks about his time playing the iconic character.
      Matt Smith hasn't even seen the script for his final episode of Doctor Who yet, but his impending exit is all anyone wanted to talk about when he appeared at the Television Critics Association press tour on Thursday morning.
      "It's kind of business as usual," he said. "It is going to be emotional for me because it's been four years. It's a really transformative experience as an actor. We just kind of make the show though, don't we?"
      Smith said that he was conflicted about the decision to leave after this year's Christmas special but ultimately felt the time was right. "I think the show has come to a natural tipping point, and it's at the top of a cycle," he added. "I think it's a good time for me and the show."
      Producers have also been pushing the story in that direction. Marcus Wilson, on-hand with Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, spoke about the addition of Clara and how she would be helping facilitate the transition to the next Doctor.
      "There were discussions as soon as I started, so I knew it was likely that Matt would be leaving us at the end of this season," said Coleman. "I knew that I was playing three different characters, but we didn't know until later in the season the reveal of that. … It was just the quest of how the same girl can pop up throughout time and space."
      For the 50th anniversary, Smith spoke a little of his onscreen meeting with former Doctor David Tennant -- but insisted they were both one-upped by fellow guest John Hurt.
      "David and I would be climbing the walls, and then John just flicks his eyes and the camera goes, 'Oh yeah, let's watch John Hurt,'" said Smith.
      The onscreen meeting of Smith and Tennant isn't the only first for Doctor Who. It's the first time the series has seen an infusion of characters from Russell T Davies' time as showrunner since Steven Moffat took over the job. Wilson said that it was likely a one-off, but they were open to a future collaboration with Davies.
      "Steven has a very good idea of what happens next," said the producer, "but we're always open to possibilities."
      From http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/doctor-who-matt-smiths-farewell-593272
       
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    • The polls are open! TV Guide Magazine is turning the power over to the readers, inviting them to cast their vote for which show they would like to see featured on the cover. The competition is heating up, and by logging onto TV Guide Magazine's Facebook page, fans can vote as many times as they would like help their favorite show come out ahead. The* *winner of the 3rd annual *Fan Favorite Poll* will be revealed on the cover of TV Guide Magazine's December 10th issue, available on newsstands December 6th.
      Fans can help their favorite show land on the cover of TV's #1 publication by logging onto Facebook, "Liking" TV Guide Magazine, and voting for their favorite show! Link
      Selected by TV Guide Magazine's Editors, the 2012 Fan Favorite nominees are:
      - Doctor Who
      - Fringe
      - Grimm
      - Happy Endings
      - Parks and Recreation
      - Pretty Little Liars
      - Scandal
      - Spartacus
      - The Vampire Diaries
      - The Walking Dead
      Voting closes Sunday, October 28 at midnight Pacific Time.
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      Doctor Who star Mary Tamm, who played companion Romana alongside Tom Baker, has died aged 62.
      The actress, who was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, fought a long battle with cancer and died in hospital in London.
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    • Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD!
      BBC America DVD release of Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series is out.
      Synopsis: Matt Smith and Karen Gillan star as the new Doctor and his companion in an all-new series of Doctor Who coming to DVD and Blu-ray. After his explosive regeneration, the Eleventh Doctor awakes to discover his TARDIS is about to crash! After falling from the sky, he pulls himself out of the wreckage to come face-to-face with young Amy Pond. The Doctor promises to take Amy to the stars. But first they must divert an alien plot that could destroy the Earth. The Doctor makes good his promise, and Amy boards the regenerated TARDIS, ready to take to the stars on a series of wild adventures that will change her life. As always, wherever the Doctor goes, his oldest enemies, the Daleks, are never far behind. They are hatching a new master plan from the heart of war-torn London in the 1940s. But they are not the only strange creatures the Doctor and Amy must face - there are also alien vampires, humanoid reptiles, the Weeping Angels, and a silent menace that follows Amy and the Doctor around wherever they go.  READ OUR REVIEW!
    • Catch the Exclusive World Premiere of the Doctor Who Motion Comic
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    • Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1 OUR REVIEW
      On July 19, the first part of the new acclaimed season of Doctor Who will be available on Blu-ray and DVD, with the release of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1.
      Pre-order it Official Site IMAGES
      Clips: VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5
      Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1, a two-disc DVD and Blu-ray set, contains the first seven episodes along with two Monster files, "The Gangers" and "The Silence," two of the Doctor's most challenging opponents.
      In the season opener, "The Impossible Astronaut," four envelopes are received, numbered 2, 3 and 4, each containing a date, time and map reference, unsigned, but in TARDIS blue. Who sent them? And who received the missing number one? This strange summons reunites the Doctor (Smith), Amy (Gillan), Rory (Darvill) and River Song (Kingston) in the middle of the Utah desert and unveils a terrible secret the Doctor's friends must never reveal to him. 'Space 1969' is their only clue, as their quest lands them - quite literally - in the Oval Office, where they are enlisted by President Nixon himself to assist enigmatic former-FBI agent Canton (Mark Sheppard) in saving a terrified little girl from a mysterious spaceman.
      Following the two-parter, the Doctor, Amy and Rory journey on the high seas of 1696 aboard Avery's (Bonneville) pirate ship to solve the mystery of the Siren (Cole). In a bubble universe at the very edge of reality, the Doctor meets an old friend with a new face, and in a monastery on a remote island in the near future, an industrial accident takes on a terrible human shape. And waiting for them, at the end of all this, is the battle of Demon's Run, and the Doctor's darkest hour. Can even the truth about River Song save the Time Lord's soul? Only two things are certain. Silence will fall. And a good man is going to die...

    • SHARE TO UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE "TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY" VIDEO TO BE SHOWN AT COMIC-CON PANEL
      Fans at home can virtually crash Comic-Con via "Population Boom" and unlock exclusive video shown at the panel
      BBC Worldwide Productions brings their fourth season of "Torchwood" to the United States produced exclusively for STARZ. "Miracle Day" features "Torchwood" alumni John Barrowman [Captain Jack Harkness], Eve Myles [Gwen Cooper], and Kai Owens [Rhys Williams] as well as new headliners, Mekhi Phifer, Bill Pullman and Alexa Havins. "Torchwood: Miracle Day" airs Fridays at 10pm on STARZ.
      "Torchwood: Miracle Day" will have a Comic-Con panel featuring a cast and writer discussion, along with exclusive video. Fans not able to attend Comic-Con can unlock the exclusive video shown at the panel by sharing "Population Boom" with friends via Twitter, Facebook and email. Fans must share "Population Boom" in order to gain access to the exclusive video.
      The exclusive video will be unlocked online Friday, July 22 at 1:15pm ET/10:15am PT. Fans who shared the video will be notified via email when it's live.
      Where: LINK
      Here are some other special fan assets regarding the second episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day which airs tonight!
      Flicker Unit Photos YouTube Clips: Ep 2 preview (Live)
      Tuesday Clip (Live) Torchwood: Miracle Day - Torchwood Arrested
      Thursday clip (unlisted) Torchwood: Miracle Day - High Media Quotient

    • From Twitter: Torchwood is previewed in the new Dr Who Mag, out TODAY! http://t.co/FO8U4MJ

    • Cuban BEAUTY, Arlene Tur ("Crash," EAT PRAY LOVE) stars on the upcoming fourth season of the sci-fi STARZ thriller TORCHWOOD (here is the brand new trailer: ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVktcOQD1zA  ) (Fridays, starting July 8 at 10pm) as surgeon 'Dr. Vera Juarez.' Viewers can expect a MAJOR story arc this season involving Tur's character.
      TORCHWOOD is the British-born Sci-Fi cult hit that is finally making its way across the pond for its FIRST season in the US. This season, the HUGE British success adds US stars Mekhi Phifer ("E.R."), Bill Pullman (INDEPENDENCE DAY) and Lauren Ambrose ("Six Feet Under") to its already popular UK cast.

    • New trailer for Torchwood: Miracle Day    It's "Death Takes a Holiday" only with a Torchwood twist.  Looks good.  07/08/11

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