‘The Ultimate Evil’, originally written for Doctor Who’s Season 23, became a casualty of the show’s enforced hiatus. With the whole season replaced by ‘The Trial of a Time Lord’, the story finally came to light as a late-eighties’ Target novelisation. When Big Finish started their run of The Lost Stories, they were not able … >
‘Nightmare Country’ was a storyline pitched for Doctor Who‘s 21st season, but ultimately shelved. With a reality bending premise, the production team deemed it beyond the scope of a 1980s’ BBC budget. While Big Finish have adapted numerous other Lost Stories over the years, this one remained under the radar, languishing in writer Stephen Gallagher’s … >
The Doctor Who Series 12 trailer was released on Doctor Who Day, November 23. What follows is a breakdown of images from the trailer by episode as they were enumerated during filming. EPISODE 1, Block 1 filming: Episode 1 is shaping up to be a thriller full of espionage and stunts. A number of scenes … >
Television and film stars Goran Višnjić and Robert Glenister are set to appear in an episode of Doctor Who series 12 directed by Nida Manzoor when the show returns in early 2020. It is likely to be Episode 4. Goran Višnjić said: “I’ve always been a huge fan of Doctor Who, so when the offer … >
On a multiple press visit to Roath Lock Studios on September 24, the Doctor Who cast spoke of a terrifying monster that can pass through walls, according to an article in the Sun. “I was proper scared,” said Tosin Cole, who plays the Doctor’s companion Ryan Sinclair. “The one in the wall… there is a … >
The Home Guard is the first of two Doctor Who Early Adventure stories Big Finish released in November 2019. A specific mix of drama and narration (in the style of BBC soundtrack releases for otherwise missing stories) they can conjure detailed worlds yet provide plenty of entertainment. Enter the second Doctor, Jamie (both voiced by … >
According to a student who attended a question and answer session at Sheffield Hallam University, Chris Chibnall told the audience that the Doctor Who Series 12 opener will be “the biggest episode in the show’s history.” Also said ‘Episode One will be the biggest episode in the show’s history, and we will soon learn why.’ … >
The cast and crew of Doctor Who Series 11 have accepted honorary doctorates from Sheffield Hallam University. Two episodes of Series 11 were based in Sheffield, The Woman Who Fell to Earth and Arachnids in the UK. Showrunner Chris Chibnall, Executive Producer Matt Stevens, actress Mandip Gill and casting director Andy Pryor participated in the … >
Some new photos from Doctor Who Series 12 were posted on Instagram by Block 4 director Emma Sullivan. View this post on Instagram I have actually done some work this year but couldn’t say anything till now. This lovely bunch of noodles and I made a couple of eps of Doctor Who this … >
Two TV legends, Stephen Fry and Sir Lenny Henry CBE will make their Doctor Who debut in the series opener very early next year. With a wealth of acting, comedy and writing credentials both are more than equipped to come face to face with the Time Lord and her friends, but will they be friend … >