Peter Davison as King William IV in The Windsors Coronation Special

Peter Davison to guest in The Windsors Coronation Special

He’s reached the ‘ghost’ phase of his career.  Peter Davison is one of those actors who’s rarely off our screens. Of late, he’s appeared in Gentleman Jack (as a crabby relative), The Larkins (as the gloriously seedy vicar) and The Gold as a senior Police Officer. He also has a role in the upcoming second … >

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Good Omens 2 is a Tennant family affair

The second series of Good Omens will feature both Ty Tennant and Peter Davison.  It’s been a while since we’ve heard about Good Omens. The hit show, adapted from Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett’s beloved novel, follows the tale of an Angel and a demon who come together to avert the apocalypse. With … >

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Once and Future – Big Finish confirm DW 60th Anniversary series guests

Doctor Who: Once and Future will feature the final performance of David Warner as the Doctor.  Back in November, audio producers revealed their plans for Doctor Who‘s 60th Anniversary year; Once and Future promises an epic multi-Doctor, multi-part adventure to celebrate the show’s six decades. Revealing the story’s intriguing premise, their original announcement confirmed the … >

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The Gold – BBC release images and further casting for Brink’s-Mat drama

Ruth Bradley and Peter Davison are joining the gold robbery tale.  We last reported on The Gold when the show’s principal cast were announced back in April 2022. The dramatization of the daring 1983 heist stars Hugh Bonneville along with Jack Lowden (Slow Horses), Dominic Cooper (Spy City) and Charlotte Spencer (The Living And The … >

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Doctor Who – Once and Future – Big Finish reveal 60th Anniversary plans

The eight-part adventure stars multiple Doctors in a special ‘degeneration’ story.  After various hints, Big Finish have announced a celebratory series for Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary in 2023. Their plans sound epic: Once and Future, is an eight-part series featuring all the television Doctors who work with them; the series promises to “… revisit the … >

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The ‘Doctor Who Hare’ is looking for a new home…

A unique and slightly random piece of merchandise, the ‘Doctor Who Hare’ is going under the hammer.  This summer, the Hares of Hampshire trail has seen a free, family-friendly trail of discovery across the cities of Southampton and Winchester. The trail is a Wild in Art event by The Murray Parish Trust and concludes on … >

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Classic Doctors New Monsters – Big Finish announce two more volumes

There’s a fresh line-up of familiar foes with unexpected Doctors!  Across their wide output of Doctor Who audios, every classic series Doctor now has their own range at Big Finish. Either with the original actor or judiciously recast, each incarnation appears in full-cast drama boxsets. While they often encounter period-appropriate threats, it’s also immense fun … >

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Gentleman Jack Series 2 has a trailer and a launch date

The award-winning Gentleman Jack is back on BBC One for eight more episodes.  It’s been a long time coming, with its recommission announced in 2019 while the first series was on air, but Gentleman Jack series two is nearly here. Starring Suranne Jones, Sophie Rundle and Lydia Leonard, the show returns on Sunday 10th of … >

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Doctor Who: Big Finish celebrate Forty years of the Fifth Doctor

It’s been four decades since Peter Davison visited Castrovalva. Never ones to miss a good anniversary, Doctor Who audio producers Big Finish have released the first of two celebratory volumes to mark Peter Davison’s 40th anniversary as the Doctor. The actor, best known at the time for playing Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great and … >

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Big Finish announce a further renewal of their Doctor Who licence

The prolific audio producers at Big Finish will be making Doctor Who audio dramas until at least 2030!  In news guaranteed to gladden the heart of Doctor Who audiophiles, if not their bank managers, Big Finish have announced that they have renewed their Doctor Who licence. The company have the go ahead to create audio … >

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