Doctor Who Time Vortex: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Doctor Who: Masque Of Mandragora DVD

The 1976 Doctor Who story 'Masque Of Mandragora', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor and Eliasbeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith is on sale from Monday 8th February 2010 at the RRP of £19.99.

An encounter with the living energy structure known as the Mandragora Helix leads the TARDIS to 15th century Italy. Between palace intrigue, the machinations of a sinister cult and a rogue fragment of Helix energy, the Fourth Doctor and Sarah have their hands full. There is not much time, for when Mandragora swallows the Moon, it will be time to strike.

Pre-order from Play.com.

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Doctor Who - Dead Air

A new audiobook called 'Dead Air' featuring the Tenth Doctor, David Tennant, has been comissioned by BBC Audio. It is due for release on 3rd March 2010, £8.99.

`Hello, I'm the Doctor. And, if you can hear this, then one of us is going to die.'
At the bottom of the sea, in the wreck of a floating radio station, a lost recording has been discovered. After careful restoration, it is played for the first time - to reveal something incredible. It is the voice of the Doctor, broadcasting from Radio Bravo in 1966. He has travelled to Earth in search of the Hush - a terrible weapon that kills, silences and devours anything that makes noise - and has tracked it to a boat crewed by a team of pirate DJs. With the help of feisty Liverpudlian Layla and some groovy pop music, he must trap the Hush and destroy it - before it can escape and destroy the world...

Written specially for audio by James Goss and read by David Tennant, Dead Air features the Doctor as played by David Tennant in the acclaimed hit series from BBC Television.

Pre-order from Play.com.

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Quote Of The Day - Ninth Doctor

"Ah, well, now, you see, uh, the thing is, if I was you, if I was gonna, uh, execute someone by backing them against the wall, between you and me, A little word of advice, don't stand him against the lift!"
- Ninth Doctor, World War Three.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Radio Times Covers Party 2010

The 2010 Radio Times covers party took place this week and Doctor Who had a strong presence with four covers!

Guests included David Tennant, David Morrisey and Steven Moffat. There is an exclusive video here and a gallery of photographs here.

Doctor Who - Glass Daleks and Smiling Autons...

Quote Of The Day - Tenth Doctor

(To the Master) "Weapon, after weapon, after weapon. All you do is talk, and talk, and talk. But over all these years... and all these disasters, I've always had the greatest secret of them all. I know you. Explode those ships, you kill yourself... that's the one thing you can never do."
- Tenth Doctor, Last of the Timelords.
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Friday, January 29, 2010

Billie Piper on Doctor Who: The Movie

Billie Piper has fuelled rumors of a Doctor Who movie in an interview with Sara Cox on BBC Radio 1 yesterday.

When asked if a Doctor Who Movie with herself and David Tennant would be happening, Billie replied: 'Well, I heard they are doing it, and I know that they want David to do it.' Billie went on to say that Tennant is 'slightly anxious' that American producers might hijack the project and cast someone like Johnny Depp in the role.

In May last year the BBC confirmed that a script for a Doctor Who movie is 'in development'.

Listen to the full interview here or here.

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David Tennant & Catherine Tate on BBC Radio 2 Tomorrow

David Tennant and Catherine Tate are hosting Jonathan Ross's BBC Radio 2 show tomorrow (30th January) from 10.00am - 1.00pm.

Their guests include Ricky Gervais, Anthony Head and La Roux. BBC Radio 2 is available live online via the BBC iPlayer.
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Phil Ford & Lindsay Duncan - Mission: 2011

Phil Ford, writer of Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures is to pen a new CBBC sci-fi game show called 'Mission: 2011', the BBC have announced.

Lindsay Duncan, who played Adelaide in the Doctor Who episode 'The Waters of Mars' (co-written by Phil Ford) is to voice the characters of Neuros and Cybele, the good and evil alter egos of the Roboidz creator Laura Gant.

Millenium FX, who are the company behind Doctor Who's prosthetics are also working on the project.

'Mission: 2011' is currently being filmed in Argyll for BBC Scotland. The series is due to be transmitted on CBBC in the Spring.

(Source: BBC Press Office)

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Quote Of The Day - Brigadier

"I'm sorry Doctor, but I must insist. My place is with the men out there, trying to do something about that... whatever it is out there, not standing about here, messing around, looking for some damn fool flute!"
- Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, The Three Doctors.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Billie Piper on This Morning (28/01/10)

Billie Piper Returns in 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl'

Billie Piper, who played Rose Tyler in Doctor Who returns to the small screen tonight in the third series of 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl'.

Billie plays the lead role in the series Hannah/Belle who works as a 'lady of the night'!

The six part series kicks off tonight with a double bill at 10.00pm on ITV2.
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Quote Of The Day - Fifth Doctor

"That's the trouble with regeneration. You quite never know what you're going to get."
- Fifth Doctor, Castrovalva.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Doctor Who: Dreamland Commentary

The official Doctor Who website have added the commentary for the Doctor Who animated episode 'Dreamland'. The commentary was first broadcast during the BBC One transmission of the episode on Christmas Eve and features Phil Ford (writer) and Gary Russell (director). Listen here.
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Let's get Bernard Cribbins back into the charts!

A new Facebook page has been created in the aim of getting Bernard Cribbins' 1962 single 'Right Said Fred' back into the UK singles chart!

The power of 'social networking' has already proved to have a massive impact on the charts after a Facebook campaign resulted in 'Rage Against The Machine' beating X Factor winner Joe McElderry's 'The Climb' to the Christmas Number Number 1. Even John Barrowman's dedicated fans got his cover of 'I Made It Through The Rain' to Number 14 last year. If John Barrowman can do it, why not Bernard Cribbins?!

Facebook group - Let's get Bernard Cribbins back into the charts!
The legend that is Bernard Cribbins who was so brilliant recently in Doctor Who and who has basically been an icon to many, many people throughout our entire lives, was once a pop star too! If enough people buy his classic song "Right Said Fred" then maybe we can give Bernard another honour he deserves before the knighthood that is surely inevitable!!

Quote Of The Day - Martha Jones

"I was telling a story, that's all. No weapons, just words. I did just what The Doctor said. I went across the continents, all on my own, and everywhere I went I found the people and I told them my story... I told them about the Doctor... And I told them to pass it on. To spread the word so that every one would know about the Doctor."
- Martha Jones, Last of the Timelords.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Audio Clip of Matt Smith and Karen Gillan Interview

Audio Clip from Matt Smith & Karen Gillan's interview in the latest issue of DWM. Many thanks to Benjamin Cook!

New Fourth Doctor Merchandise

In 2010, Forbidden Planet are introducing a new batch of Doctor Who merchandise featuring the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker!

The new items include a Wallet, Wash Bag, Tin Tote, Mug: Logo, Mini Tin Tote, Money Box, Dalek Magnets, The Doctor Magnet, Dalek Keyring, The Doctor Keyring, 4-Pack Coasters, A5 Journal, Mug: Stripes, Retro Bag: Tom Baker & Daleks and Glasses 2-Pack.

The items are all due for release on 7th February 2010.
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Doctor Who Poster: Regeneration

Forbidden Planet are listing a new Doctor Who Poster 'Regeneration' from Pyramid Posters featuring David Tennant and Matt Smith as the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors. The poster is expected at Forbidden Planet's werehouse on 7th February 2010, £3.99.

This great poster features both Matt Smith and David Tennant as the Doctors latest stunning regression!

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Quote Of The Day - Ninth Doctor

"Calcium decay! Now that narrows it down! Calcium phosphate. Organic calcium - living calcium - creatures made out of living calcium, what else? What else? Hyphenated surname! YES! That narrows it down to one planet: Raxacoricofallapatorius!"
- Ninth Doctor, World War Three.
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Monday, January 25, 2010

Billie Piper Interview

Digital Spy have an exclusive interview with Billie Piper ahead of the third series of 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl'. She briefly talks about Doctor Who:

You returned to film some scenes for Tennant's final Doctor Who outing. How was that?
"It was weird because I didn't have a full script and I had to do it in three hours. It was after filming Secret Diary in the day and it was too short! I didn't know anything about the story. I wish I'd been there for the whole episode - but that would have been a bit tedious!"

Did you get emotional knowing David would be leaving?
"Yes, I hate it that he's left! But then I know Matt Smith really well and I love him and I think he's such a brilliant actor. The role couldn't have gone to a better guy. He's capable of that. He's got big shoes to fill, but I'm certain he can do it."

What did you think when you watched David's final episodes back?
"Do you know, I haven't seen it yet! I went away for Christmas and New Year so it would have been a bit weird trying to sly off and watch an episode of Doctor Who on my own! I definitely will though. Was it good? Did you cry?"

We cried our eyes out! Is there room for Rose to return at a later date?
"I think it's done now, isn't it? I think that ship has sailed. That old, wooden ship! I really loved doing it, but Doctor Who has moved on - it's different people, different crew, different production team and I can't keep going back. It's ridiculous! It's time to move on..."

Click here to read the full interview.

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Doctor Who: Smith and Jones Script Online

The BBC's 'Writer's Room' have made the script for the Doctor Who episode 'Smith and Jones' available online on PDF format here.

Scripts for Voyage of the Damned, Partners in Crime, Midnight, Turn Left, The Stolen Earth, Journey's End, The Next Doctor, Planet of the Dead, The Waters of Mars and The End of Time, Parts One and Two are all available in PDF format here on 'The Writer's Tale' website.
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Quote Of The Day - Captain Jack

"Heh, okay, vanity, sorry. Yeah, can't help it. Used to be a poster boy, when I was a kid, living in the Boeshane Peninsula. Tiny little place. I was the first ever to be signed up for the Time Agency. They were so proud of me. The Face of Boe, they called me."
- Captain Jack Harkness, Last of the Timelords.

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Doctor Who Series 5 Trailer Music (Two Steps From Hell - Destiny of Mankind)

'Two Steps From Hell - Destiny of Mankind' - music from the Doctor Who Series 5 trailer.

Doctor Who's Trophy Cabinet

Digital Spy have a run down of Doctor Who's trophy cabinet (which is probably bigger on the inside) since the show was revived in 2005 and prior to this week's National Television Awards!

2005
The fruits of the revived show didn't bear much until the following year as it was screened too late to be eligible for most of the telly-related awards, but it did just creep in towards the end of the year to secure a stunning trio of gongs at the National Television Awards. Voted for by the public, this was validation of Doctor Who's mainstream success and also saw Christopher Eccleston's part in the relaunch be rightly noticed.

National Television Awards
Most Popular Drama
Most Popular Actor - Christopher Eccleston
Most Popular Actress - Billie Piper

Click here to read the full list!

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Quote Of The Day - Tenth Doctor

"My home planet is far away and long since gone, but its name lives on...Gallifrey!"
- Tenth Doctor, The Runaway Bride.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Doctor Who Filming Today

Filming on the fifth series of Doctor Who continued today at Guildhall in Swansea for what is rumored to be the series finale. Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston, Nick Briggs and Melanie Walters (from Gavin and Stacey) were all seen on location by set reporters.

There are some photos here.
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Billie Piper on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross (22/01/10)

Quote Of The Day - Larry Nightingale

""The angels have the phonebox," that's my favourite, I've got that on a T-shirt."
- Larry Nightingale, Blink.

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Carey Mulligan Nominated for Orange Rising Star Award

Carey Mulligan, who played Sally Sparrow in the Doctor Who episode 'Blink' has been nominated for this year's Orange Rising Star Award for her role in as 'Jenny' in the highly acclaimed film 'An Education'. Jesse Eisenburg, Nicholas Hoult, Tahar and Kristen Stewart are also nominated.

Noel Clarke, who played Mickey Smith in Doctor Who won last year's award and was on the judging panel to choose this year's top five.

Click here to vote.
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Billie Piper on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross Tonight

Billie Piper, who played Rose Tyler in Doctor Who joins Jonathan Ross tonight at 10.35pm on BBC One to promote the third series of Secret Diary of a Call Girl which starts Thursday 28th January on ITV2.

Episode 2

In the second show of the series, Jonathan welcomes sizzling actress Billie Piper and top TV funnyman Alan Carr. Plus chat and performance from the mesmerising Alicia Keys.

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Doctor Who Adventures Issue 150 - Cover & Details

The cover and details for the 150th issue of Doctor Who Adventures Magazine which is out now.

150 Monster Facts! To celebrate 150 issues, Doctor Who Adventures unearths 150 of the best facts about the most horrible creatures in the universe.

There are tonnes of facts about all the old favourites – everything from Daleks and Cybermen data to info about creatures seen in the last Doctor Who special.

There’s an amazing subscription offer – subscribe today and save a fantastic 30% plus get a free Sarah Jane Adventures CD as a welcome gift.

The issue comes with the yuckiest and stickiest gift ever – Mars slime. All this, and…

• Doctor vs Master photo story
• Three fantastic posters
• The chance to win Doctor Who goodies

Issue 150 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is out Thursday 21 January, priced £2.10.

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Happy Birthday Tommy Knight!

Tommy Knight, who plays Luke Smith in The Sarah Jane Adventues is Seventeen today! Happy Birthday! He will reprise the role of Luke Smith alongside Elisabeth Sladen in the fourth series of the show which is due to air on CBBC later this year. Click here to read more about his work.
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Quote Of The Day - Davros

"Welcome to my new Empire, Doctor. It is only fitting that you should bear witness to the resurrection - and the triumph - of Davros, Lord and Creator of the Dalek race."
- Davros, The Stolen Earth.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Doctor Who Video Game?

ComputerAndVideoGames.com are reporting that the BBC want to go ahead with a video game based on Doctor Who.

And we're not talking another Top Trumps-type effort here; we're talking triple-A, major production.

According to MCV magazine this morning, the Beeb is ready to help create games based on its biggest licences - after a long period of abstinence.

"We've been reactive to the market in the last few years," said Dave Anderson, head of multimedia development at BBC Worldwide.

"There were a few opportunistic licensing deals, but we were largely aggregating and holding onto our properties to wait and see how the market developed."
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Stephen Fry talks Matt Smith

The extremely talented Stephen Fry has expressed interest at last night's National Television Awards to write Doctor Who for Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith. He also revealed that he was approached to write an episode for the Tenth Doctor, David Tennant.

"The window passed, and I never really got round to it," he told the BBC. "But I'm very happy to have had the experience of thinking about it."

When asked whether he would like to work on the show in the future, he said: "I look forward so much to seeing Matt Smith and I'm sure he's going to be wonderful. If I get time it'll be a thrill, I can't think of anything nicer."

(Source: Digital Spy)
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Gareth David-Lloyd in The Bill Tonight

Gareth David-Lloyd, who played the role of Ianto Jones in Torchwood guest stars in tonight's episode of The Bill at 9.00pm on ITV1. Click here to see a preview of the episode.
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David Tennant Wins 'Drama Performance' National Television Award 2010

Sarah Brown presents David Tennant with his National Television Award for 'drama performance'!

Doctor Who Wins National Television Award 2010

John Terry announces Doctor Who as the winner of the 'drama' National Television Award 2010!

Quote Of The Day - Pete Tyler

"I thought it was the security services, what do I get? Scooby-Doo and his gang! They've even got the van!"
- Pete Tyler, The Age of Steel.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Doctor Who & David Tennant Win National Television Awards 2010

Both Doctor Who and David Tennant have won this year's National Television Awards for 'drama' and 'drama performance' for the fifth year running! Bernard Cribbins accepted Doctor Who's 'drama' award and thanked everyone who works on the show including Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner.

For the fourth time, David Tennant accepted his award for 'drama performance' and said that he has had a 'blast' working on Doctor Who over the last four years. He also added that he is 'happy' that the show goes on with the talented Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Steven Moffat.

Elisabeth Sladen, June Whitfield and Steven Moffat also attended the awards.
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Happy Birthday Tom Baker!

Tom Baker, who played the legendary Fourth Doctor in Doctor Who from 1974 to 1981 is Seventy Six today! Happy Birthday! Baker recently reprised his role as the Doctor in a new drama 'Hornets' Nest' for BBC Audio. You can read more about Tom's work here.
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National Television Awards Tonight

The National Television Awards (NTAs) are taking place tonight and will be broadcast live on ITV1 at 7.30pm.

Doctor Who is nominated in the 'drama' category and is up against Casualty, Shameless and The Bill.

David Tennant has been nominated in the 'drama performance' category for his portrayal as the Tenth Doctor. David Jason, David Threlfall and Philip Glenister are also nominated in this category.

Voting has now closed and the winners will be announced tonight!

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Quote Of The Day - Tenth Doctor

"It's the city of New New York! Strictly speaking, it's the fifteenth New York since the original, so that makes it New-New-New-New-New-New-New-New-New-New-New-New-New-New-New New York."
- Tenth Doctor, New Earth.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Evolution of the Doctor Who Theme (1963 - 2009)

Torchwood America?

It has been rumored that an American version of the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood is in the works from Fox.

The series would reportedly have bigger, global storylines and would involve John Barrowman, Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter who have all been involved with the UK version of Torchwood and are now working in the US.

(Source: Guardian)
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Quote Of The Day - Ninth Doctor

"I saw the Fall of Troy! World War Five! I was pushing boxes at the Boston Tea Party! Now I'm gonna die in a dungeon.... in Cardiff!"
- Ninth Doctor, The Unquiet Dead.

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Monday, January 18, 2010

Colin Baker Interview on Hustle and Doctor Who!

Digital Spy have an interview with the Colin Baker, who played the Sixth Doctor in the period 1984-1986. Baker is guest starring in tonight's episode of Hustle at 9.00pm on BBC One and briefly talks about Doctor Who in the interview.

Extract from the interview;
Moving on to Doctor Who, do you think it was the right time for David Tennant to leave?
"That's entirely up to him. I think in his case, possibly, because he's shown every side of being highly employable in its aftermath. He's a very fine actor and from what I've seen of his Doctor, he's been superb. I think whenever he went, it would have been fine because he's good enough."

What do you think of the new regime? I've read a few interviews recently where you've been very complimentary of Steven Moffat.
"I hadn't realised, until I checked, that the stories I liked best are the ones he's written. 'The Doctor Dances' and 'Blink' were both written by him. So if the series continues in that vein it can only get better. The level of scriptwriting over the last couple of years has been superb. And he understands, in the same way that Roald Dahl did, just how far you can go in frightening children. They wanted to be scared! All those fairy stories about wolves eating little girls, you wouldn't get writers doing that these days, but that's the level of imagination young children have and they need to use those stories to get their imaginations going."

There are always rumours of a new multi-Doctor story. Have you ever heard anything about that?
"We oldies together? No, not a word. Haven't had a single approach from anyone connected to Doctor Who about doing anything. Not even going along to watch an episode of it, never mind being in one. So I think the likelihood is very small."

Would you be keen to do it?
"I take every job on its merits. I'm not not keen, nor am I sitting here waiting for the call. It's so unlikely to happen that I don't spend much time thinking about it. I don't look the same. I started playing the part 25 years ago! Peter [Davison] does still look pretty much like he did then, but not me. I suspect I could play a part in the new series without you even knowing it was me!"
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Doctor Who - Journal Of Impossible Things And Master's Ring Set

On sale now from Forbidden Planet is a new Doctor Who merchandise set consisting of the 'Journal of Impossible Things' and 'The Master's Ring'.

As seen in the Christmas specials, 'The End of Time Journal of Impossible Things and Master’s Ring Set' contains a journal with a leather style cover plus 22 blank and 78 highly detailed printed pages.

These not only contain the Doctor’s notes and drawings from when he was disguised as John Smith but have an aged appearance depicting its journey through time.

Completing the set is the Master’s ring - which also plays an important part in the tale of the latest regeneration!

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Quote Of The Day - Seventh Doctor

"You can always judge a man by the quality of his enemies."
- Seventh Doctor, Remembrance of the Daleks.

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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Christopher Eccleston as John Lennon!

The photo above is the first look at ex-Doctor Christopher Eccleston as John Lennon for a new BBC Four drama focusing on the singer's life. Naoko Mori, who played Toshiko Sato in Torchwood is playing Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono. 'John Lennon Naked' is due to air on BBC Four in the Spring.

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Doctor Who Adventures Issue 149 - Cover & Details

The cover and details for this week's issue of Doctor Who Adventures, which is on sale now.

Who is the Master?
Have you ever wondered why the Master is so bad?

The Doctor has tried to help him in the past, but he continues to plot all sorts of dangerous schemes.

Read all about this troubled Time Lord in our fact-filled feature.

We’ve also got Vinvocci info, a quiz about The End of Time and we drop in on a cool scene from Dreamland. Talking of cool, check out the top 10 snowy scenes in Doctor Who, too.

We’ve also got a CD to give away to one lucky reader this week. The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Thirteenth Stone, a special story read by Elisabeth Sladen.

Also in this issue…

· Who’s Who Collection - Gadget.
· Meanest Master Moments.
· The End of Time Quiz.
· Top 10 Snowy Scenes.
· Who’s Where - The End of Time.
· Subscription offer.
· And much, much more!
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Quote Of The Day - Tenth Doctor

"Oh come on! Did you have to? "No turning back," that's almost as bad as "Nothing could possibly go wrong," or "This is gonna be the best Christmas Walford's ever had!""
- Tenth Doctor, The Impossible Planet.
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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Doctor Who Poster in Today's Daily Mirror

In today's British tabloid newspaper The Mirror is a free double-sided Doctor Who poster featuring the Tenth Doctor, David Tennant on one side and the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith on the other side. Tomorrow, the Sunday Mirror are giving away a free Doctor Who 2010 year planner celebrating Matt Smith becoming the Eleventh Doctor.

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Catherine Tate on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross (15/1/10)

Quote Of The Day - Eugene Jones

"The average life is full of near misses and absolute hits. Of great love and small disasters. It's made up of banana milkshakes, loft insulation and random shoes. It's dead ordinary and truly, truly amazing. What you've got to realize is, it's all here, now. So breathe deep and swallow it whole. Because take it from me: life just whizzes by, and then, all of a sudden, it's—"
- Eugene Jones, Random Shoes.
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Friday, January 15, 2010

Craig Gazey - The Twelfth Doctor?!

Craig Gazey, who plays gormless Graham Proctor in Coronation Street has said that his dream acting role would be to play the Doctor in Doctor Who. In an interview with Digital Spy, Gazey said: "I know it's quite a big part to want, but my dream role is to play The Doctor. I'd love to do that."

As a Doctor Who and Coronation Street fan myself, I think that he would be the perfect actor to play the Doctor. He's funny, eccentric and a brilliant actor! He has also been nominated for the 'best newcomer' in the National Television Awards (you can vote here). Would you like to see Craig Gazey play the Doctor?
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David Tennant - Best Sci-Fi Actor

Having won numerous awards for his portrayal as the Doctor, David Tennant has recently triumphed in Total Sci-fi's 2009 awards as the best sci-fi actor!

Tennant’s Doctor only appeared in three Doctor Who specials in 2009 (four if you include The End of Time: Part Two on New Year’s Day), but the fact that these were the last opportunities to see this much-loved incarnation of the Doctor ensured Tennant took the most votes.

Torchwood came runner up in the best TV Show category losing out to Supernatural.

(Source: Total Sci-Fi)
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Catherine Tate on The Jonathan Ross Show Tonight

Catherine Tate, who played Donna Noble in Doctor Who is a guest on BBC One's Jonathan Ross Show tonight at 10.40pm.

Also on this week's show, Catherine Tate reveals she's moving into movies and is currently writing her first feature film.

(Source: BBC Press Office)
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