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A Christmas Carol - Christmas Day Special

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:11:30 -0500

The Doctor, Amy and Rory return in this year's festive special, A Christmas Carol on Christmas Day, BBC ONE at 6pm.

The episode is a magical spin on the Dickens classic of the same name and features Katherine Jenkins as Abigail and Michael Gambon as Kazran. Writer Steven Moffat has promised, 'It's all your favourite Christmas movies at once, in an hour, with monsters!'

Watch the latest preview clips below and visit galleries for A Christmas Carol.

Title of Christmas Special Revealed!

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:05:22 -0500

You can enjoy a preview of the Christmas Special during Children in Need TODAY on BBC One, but the title of the episode has been revealed today. The Doctor's next adventure is entitled: A Christmas Carol.

Back in July, Ben Stephenson, Controller BBC Drama Commissioning, revealed the story will be, 'Doctor Who's clever twist on the much loved A Christmas Carol' and now the title reflects that! We can enjoy a preview of the adventure on Friday, 19 November on BBC One for Children in Need and then there's less than six weeks until the episode airs.

If you can't wait until then, watch BBC One on Friday because apart from the preview of A Christmas Carol you can find out what happened when two young fans of Doctor Who had their dream come true... It's a very special treat featuring Matt Smith and continues Doctor Who's long tradition of supporting Children in Need.

A Christmas Carol reunites Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill and guest stars Michael Gambon (Harry Potter, The Singing Detective) and Katherine Jenkins. Right now we don't know much about the special, but earlier in the year, Lead Writer and Executive Producer, Steven Moffat, confirmed, 'Oh, we're going for broke with this one. It's all your favourite Christmas movies at once, in an hour, with monsters. And the Doctor. And a honeymoon. And ... oh, you'll see. I've honestly never been so excited about writing anything!'

We'll be bringing you more details as they emerge...

Death of the Doctor

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:03:56 -0400

The Doctor returns in the next episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures, which you can catch on the CBBC Channel on Monday, 5.15pm. The story is ominously entitled Death of the Doctor and also features Jo Grant, a companion of the Third Doctor who worked for UNIT alongside Sarah Jane's old friend, the Brigadier.

The story is written by Russell T Davies, Doctor Who's former Executive Producer, but he's being tight-lipped about what the reunion has in store! We do know that the action begins when the Doctor is declared dead, and Sarah Jane and Jo Grant meet for the first time to investigate what's happened... Death of the Doctor also stars Laila Rouass (Hollyoaks, Primeval, Spooks) as UNIT officer Colonel Karim and it's directed by Ashley Way, recently at the helm for The Hungry Earth and Cold Blood.

Doctor Who 2011 Details

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:32:36 -0400

The past fortnight has seen more details emerge about Doctor Who in 2011, with the big news announced by Lead Writer and Executive Producer, Steven Moffat.

Speaking at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, he revealed that Doctor Who will return for seven episodes in Easter, 2011. This run of seven episodes will culminate in a huge 'game changing' cliff-hanger and six more episodes will follow in Autumn.

Steven added, 'It will never be more than a few months to the next Doctor Who! Easter, Autumn, Christmas!'

But long before the TARDIS returns at Christmas and in 2011, we have the Doctor Who Proms to look forward to. An hour-long broadcast of the first of this year's concerts will be screened on BBC Three on Monday, 6 September. An extended 90 minute version will be on BBC Three on Friday, 10 September. Plus, all that week there'll be extra material available on Red Button and online, right here. It will include exclusive moments from the event and behind the scenes footage featuring monsters, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill.

Matt Smith at Glastonbury

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:38:52 -0400

Doctor Who actor, Matt Smith, took to the stage at this year's Glastonbury music festival, to support Orbital, who played their rendition of the Doctor Who theme tune.

Orbital returned 16 years after playing one of Glastonbury's most memorable sets, which is credited with turning the festival on to dance music.

This year's festival will be remembered for the unusually sunny weather and the number of surprise guests.

Christmas Guest Stars Revealed!

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:37:18 -0400

It's been confirmed that the BAFTA-winning Sir Michael Gambon and Welsh star Katherine Jenkins are playing major roles in the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special.

The adventure will star Matt Smith as the Doctor, alongside Karen Gillan as Amy and Arthur Darvill as Rory. They'll be joined by, amongst others, Michael Gambon, one of the industry's most respected actors who has starred in TV classics such as The Singing Detective and Longitude as well as Academy Award-winning films including Gosford Park and Sleepy Hollow. Recently he has become popular with a new generation, right across the world as Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies.

Katherine Jenkins also stars in the special. She's currently best known as a mezzo-soprano and is one of the world's most successful classical singers. 'I'm over the moon to be involved in the Doctor Who Christmas Special!' Katherine said. 'I can't quite believe it as it's a part of the family tradition at the Jenkins household. I heard the news that I got the role on my 30th birthday and it was the best birthday present ever!'

We'll be bringing you the latest news about the special over the weeks and months ahead.

Doctor Who Live: Monsters Announced

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:07:39 -0400

BBC Worldwide has today revealed the final 11 monsters that will be taking to the stage and touring the UK as part of the very first production of Doctor Who Live.

The out-of-this-world lineup includes The Doctors arch-enemies, the Daleks, as well as 10 of the best-loved and most terrifying monsters from the TV series including the Cybermen, Weeping Angels, Judoon, Silurian, Smilers, Winders, Scarecrows, Vampires, Clockwork Droids and Ood.

Taking in nine cities and 25 dates, Doctor Who Live kicks off in London at Wembley Arena on 8th October, and will visit Sheffield, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Cardiff and Liverpool, culminating in Belfast on the 7th November.

Based upon the BBC’s smash-hit, award-winning series Doctor Who, and developed in association with Doctor Who’s Executive Producer and show runner, Steven Moffat, the new stage show, promises to deliver a spectacular audio/visual experience featuring live music, special effects and appearances from the show’s most popular monsters.

Doctor Who Live promises the same excitement, adventure and suspense that viewers have come to expect from the TV programme and will feature specially filmed new video scenes.
Doctor Who Live has been conceived as a fully immersive music and monsters spectacular. Please note that Matt Smith will be appearing on Video Screen.

DOCTOR WHO LIVE TOUR DATES 2010

London 8th, 9th and 10th October � Wembley Arena

Sheffield 12th and 13th October � Sheffield Arena

Glasgow 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th October � Glasgow SECC

Birmingham 18th, 19th and 20th October � Birmingham NIA

Manchester 22nd, 23rd and 24th October � Manchester Evening News Arena

Nottingham 25th and 26th October Nottingham � Trent FM Arena

Cardiff 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st October � Cardiff International Arena

Liverpool 2nd, 3rd November Liverpool � Echo Arena

Belfast 6th and 7th November Belfast � Odyssey Arena

Tickets are on sale now.

Tickets are priced at £38.50, £34.50 and £25.00 subject to booking fees

Season Finale - The Big Bang

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:29:29 -0400

18:05, Saturday 26 June, BBC One

The Doctor is gone, the TARDIS has been destroyed, and the universe is collapsing. The only hope for all reality is a little girl who still believes in stars.

The Big Bang is a dramatic finale to the Eleventh Doctor's first incredible series. Find out more about it now.

Update*
Here it is, our first glimpse at The Big Bang.

Doctor Who Series 5: Volume 1 Out Now On Blu Ray/DVD

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:22:45 -0400

DVD Description

Brand New Doctor! Exciting New adventures!

Volume 1 of the highly anticipated brand new series, contains the first 3 episodes, including the hour long premiere episode, and promises more adventures and travels through time, with the 11th Doctor and his new companion…

Contains the following episodes:
1. The Eleventh Hour
2. The Beast Below
3. Victory of the Daleks

Special Feature: The Monster Diaries - Produced by the team behind BBC3's hugely popular Doctor Who Confidential series, the Monster Files will get under the skin and inside the minds of the latest Doctor's most challenging opponents. With previously unseen footage and exclusive comments from cast and crew, the Monster Files take fans old and new even further behind enemy lines.

Synopsis

This releases marks the first volume taking from the fifth series of DOCTOR WHO and features Matt Smith in his first episodes. Includes the following: 'The Eleventh Hour', 'The Beast Below' and 'Victory Of The Daleks'.

AVAILABLE NOW FROM THESE RETAILERS

Torchwood Confirmed For Fourth Season

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:20:30 -0400

What seemed like an agonisingly long wait, Torchwood has been official confirmed for a fourth season spanning 10-episodes.

Key cast � John Barrowman (Capt. Jack), Eve Myles (Gwen) � to return for the next installment, along with new faces. In a change to previous series, the story-lines will take place around the world. Creator, Russell T Davies is staying on as showrunner. The full press release follows.

BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Worldwide and US premium entertainment network Starz Entertainment have today announced a three-way co-production partnership that will develop a new series of the hit BBC sci-fi drama Torchwood. BBC Worldwide will also distribute the series to broadcasters globally.

The 10-episode instalment will be written by a team led by Torchwood creator Russell T Davies and produced by BBC Worldwide productions.

Davies and BBC Worldwide Productions’ SVP Scripted, Julie Gardner, return as executive producers with BBC Worldwide Productions EVP Jane Tranter. The series has been commissioned by Controller BBC One, Jay Hunt, Controller BBC Drama, Ben Stephenson and Starz President and CEO, Chris Albrecht.

While previous series were based on location in Cardiff, Wales, this new instalment will see storylines widen to include locations in the US and around the world.

John Barrowman and Eve Myles will return in their roles as Captain Jack and Gwen respectively, along with new faces.

Announcing the commission, Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning, said: “We have a long history of working with many US networks, but it is incredibly exciting to be working with Starz for the first time, as well as to be reunited with the best of British in Russell, Jane and Julie.

“Torchwood will burst back onto the screen with a shocking and moving story with global stakes and locations that will make it feel bigger and bolder than ever.”

Jane Tranter, EVP, BBC Worldwide Productions, added: “Torchwood has attracted remarkable attention and loyalty in both the UK and US, and in this new partnership with Starz, the next chapter will not only reward our current fans, but also introduce new viewers to the most impressive instalment yet.

“We’re committed to programming exceptional television that is entertaining, imaginative and provides a premium TV experience, and by any measure the new concept for Torchwood fits that mandate.”

Starz, LLC, President and CEO Chris Albrecht, said: “I’ve been part of successful partnerships with Jane Tranter and the BBC previously, and I’m very much looking forward to working with them again.”

Torchwood is a drama that puts extraterrestrial threats into a very real world, and asks how humanity deals with the danger � while fighting mankind’s darkest instincts. The series was originally commissioned and produced in 2006 by BBC Cymru Wales, with the latest high octane series capturing UK audiences of more than 6million.

BBC Worldwide has distributed previous Torchwood series around the world to territories such as Korea, Japan, Italy, Spain, Israel, Russia and across Latin America.

The new series is expected to air Summer 2011.