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No more pondsI liked Amy and Rory they were fun. I wonder if the doctor is going to tell Rory's father what happened.
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Royal Mail Reveal DOCTOR WHO Themed Stamps
Marking the 50th anniversary of British sci-fi show Doctor Who all 11 Doctors will be getting their own first class stamp, as well as some villains in a second class set, thanks to postal service Royal Mail.SuperDude001 - 12/26/2012
With the Christmas Special, 'The Snowmen', just shown UK's Royal Mail have announced a set of Doctor Who theme stamps. The collection marks the 50th anniversary of sci-fi show, with all 11 Doctors getting their own first class stamp; and four of the show's most popular villains, including the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Ood, and the frightening Weeping Angels, starring on the second class set.
The Royal Mail stamps will be available in March.
BBC News - Royal Mail reveals Doctor Who stamps
Marking the 50th anniversary of British sci-fi show Doctor Who all 11 Doctors will be getting their own first class stamp, as well as some villains in a second class set, thanks to postal service Royal Mail.SuperDude001 - 12/26/2012
With the Christmas Special, 'The Snowmen', just shown UK's Royal Mail have announced a set of Doctor Who theme stamps. The collection marks the 50th anniversary of sci-fi show, with all 11 Doctors getting their own first class stamp; and four of the show's most popular villains, including the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Ood, and the frightening Weeping Angels, starring on the second class set.
The Royal Mail stamps will be available in March.
BBC News - Royal Mail reveals Doctor Who stamps
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I saw the one for the first Doctor when it aired a few weeks ago. I didn't realize that it was the complete Aztecs story and took 3 hours.
'Doctor Who's Day Roundup: Prepare A Frosty Reception... | Anglophenia | BBC America
BBC AMERICA?s upcoming Doctors Revisited special takes on the Second Doctor (played by Patrick Troughton) and features the classic episode ?Tomb of the Cybermen.? The official Doctor Who YouTube channel has been posting clips from this episode, including this heart-to-heart(s) between the Doctor and Victoria Waterfield:
The Doctors Revisited: The Second Doctor premieres Sunday, February 24 at 8/7c on BBC AMERICA
'Doctor Who's Day Roundup: Prepare A Frosty Reception... | Anglophenia | BBC America
BBC AMERICA?s upcoming Doctors Revisited special takes on the Second Doctor (played by Patrick Troughton) and features the classic episode ?Tomb of the Cybermen.? The official Doctor Who YouTube channel has been posting clips from this episode, including this heart-to-heart(s) between the Doctor and Victoria Waterfield:
The Doctors Revisited: The Second Doctor premieres Sunday, February 24 at 8/7c on BBC AMERICA
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R.I.P Ray Cusick; Designer Of DOCTOR WHO Daleks Dies Aged 84
Raymond P. "Ray" Cusick , the designer of infamous Doctor Who villains the Daleks, has died aged 84.
The BBC reports that he passed away in his sleep after a short illness of heart failure on February 21 (Thursday), according to his daughter Claire Heawood.
Above (Left to Right): Cusick?s original Dalek design, Ray Cusick himself, and today?s version of his famous Dalek.
[Summarised from Wikipedia] Born in London, Cusick became interested in engineering while still at art school, and began attending evening classes. He eventually enlisted in the British Army, and after an unpleasant experience he returned to England going on to completing a teacher training course, but then obtained a nine-month position in repertory theatre at the Prince of Wales Theatre in Cardiff.
In the late 1950s Cusick took a position teaching art but then noticed an advertisement placed by Granada Television for designers on a show, Chelsea at Nine, which was recorded at the Chelsea Palace Theatre. Cusick then joined the BBC as a staff designer responsible for set design on a large number of Doctor Who stories, designing not just futuristic settings but also historical sets and diorama. Cusick worked on a large variety of television programmes for the BBC including comedy, variety, drama, single plays, and films.
As Cusick was a BBC employee at the time he designed the Daleks, he was on a salary and not paid royalties. Given the large revenue generated by merchandise featuring Cusick's Dalek design, some feel that he should have been paid a royalty (as was script writer Terry Nation, who created the concept of the Daleks but not their design or appearance). However, this was not in the terms of his contract. Despite this, the BBC did recognise his contribution with an ex-gratia payment. Cusick himself never asked for more money; just to be recognised as the designer.
Cusick created the design of first versions of the extraterrestrial race, for the second episode of the original 1963 series of Doctor Who, which feature William Hartnell as The Doctor.
Raymond P. "Ray" Cusick , the designer of infamous Doctor Who villains the Daleks, has died aged 84.
The BBC reports that he passed away in his sleep after a short illness of heart failure on February 21 (Thursday), according to his daughter Claire Heawood.
Above (Left to Right): Cusick?s original Dalek design, Ray Cusick himself, and today?s version of his famous Dalek.
[Summarised from Wikipedia] Born in London, Cusick became interested in engineering while still at art school, and began attending evening classes. He eventually enlisted in the British Army, and after an unpleasant experience he returned to England going on to completing a teacher training course, but then obtained a nine-month position in repertory theatre at the Prince of Wales Theatre in Cardiff.
In the late 1950s Cusick took a position teaching art but then noticed an advertisement placed by Granada Television for designers on a show, Chelsea at Nine, which was recorded at the Chelsea Palace Theatre. Cusick then joined the BBC as a staff designer responsible for set design on a large number of Doctor Who stories, designing not just futuristic settings but also historical sets and diorama. Cusick worked on a large variety of television programmes for the BBC including comedy, variety, drama, single plays, and films.
As Cusick was a BBC employee at the time he designed the Daleks, he was on a salary and not paid royalties. Given the large revenue generated by merchandise featuring Cusick's Dalek design, some feel that he should have been paid a royalty (as was script writer Terry Nation, who created the concept of the Daleks but not their design or appearance). However, this was not in the terms of his contract. Despite this, the BBC did recognise his contribution with an ex-gratia payment. Cusick himself never asked for more money; just to be recognised as the designer.
Cusick created the design of first versions of the extraterrestrial race, for the second episode of the original 1963 series of Doctor Who, which feature William Hartnell as The Doctor.
They are playing the Cybermen and the Second Doctor episode this week. This is the "Cosmic Hobo" Doctor that pretty much set the precedent for all future incarnations to be a bit quirky, Matt took many of his cues from this Doctor. My third favorite after Tom Baker and David Tennant...
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DOCTOR WHO: Ice Warriors, Smith Interview, Gaiman Episode, & Agyeman On 50th
With the return of the British sci-fi show Doctor Who approaching and the 50th Anniversary taking place this year, much news surrounding the show has popped up in the last week.
New Ice Warriors Revealed
The new look for classic Doctor Who monsters the Ice Warriors has been revealed.
The image was unveiled by magazine SFX, and shows how the Martian race will appear in the BBC sci-fi drama's latest 7th series (returning at the end of March).
The Ice Warriors were created by writer Brian Hayles in 1967, returning this year in a new episode penned by Mark Gatiss.
With the return of the British sci-fi show Doctor Who approaching and the 50th Anniversary taking place this year, much news surrounding the show has popped up in the last week.
New Ice Warriors Revealed
The new look for classic Doctor Who monsters the Ice Warriors has been revealed.
The image was unveiled by magazine SFX, and shows how the Martian race will appear in the BBC sci-fi drama's latest 7th series (returning at the end of March).
The Ice Warriors were created by writer Brian Hayles in 1967, returning this year in a new episode penned by Mark Gatiss.
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BBC Unveil New DOCTOR WHO Series 7 Images
Today the BBC have released various photos previewing the returning episodes of it's popular British sci-fi show Doctor Who.
The images released are primarily from the first of the new episodes, 'The Bells Of St.John', although some also reveal scenes from episodes two, three and four of the new run.
The 'Bells Of St.John' marks the official introduction of the Doctor's new companion Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman). Described as a "modern-day urban thriller" and features landmarks including Westminster Bridge and London's South Bank.
Today the BBC have released various photos previewing the returning episodes of it's popular British sci-fi show Doctor Who.
The images released are primarily from the first of the new episodes, 'The Bells Of St.John', although some also reveal scenes from episodes two, three and four of the new run.
The 'Bells Of St.John' marks the official introduction of the Doctor's new companion Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman). Described as a "modern-day urban thriller" and features landmarks including Westminster Bridge and London's South Bank.
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DOCTOR WHO 50th Celebration Event Announced; Also No Pond Return?
BBC Worldwide has announced a special Doctor Who convention to mark the show's 50th anniversary.
The Doctor Who 50th Celebration Weekend will be held at ExCeL in London, England, beginning on Friday, November 22.
Tickets for over 15,000 fans will be available, with prices, booking information and guest info to be revealed in the near future via doctorwho.tv.
The special three-day event will take in Doctor Who's golden anniversary on Saturday, November 23.
Amanda Hill, Chief Brands Officer at BBC Worldwide, said: "Generations of fans young and old have been captivated by the Doctor and we've seen Doctor Who go from strength to strength, enjoying something of a global march over the past few years attracting new followers from Turkey to Brazil to South Korea. This year-long celebration is an opportunity for fans around the world to come together and celebrate the glorious past, present and future of Doctor Who."
Steven Moffat Doubts Amy & Rory Return
Doctor Who's Steven Moffat has appeared to rule out a return for the companions Amy Pond/Williams (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill).
The BBC sci-fi drama's showrunner is quoted by Blogtor Who as saying that he has "no plans" to bring the two companions back.
"You could never eliminate the possibility of dream sequences and flashbacks. But will the Doctor see them again? No. Bringing back things just gives you sequel-itis. Just end it and get out. Heaven knows if they'll appear in some form of flashback - I have no plans to do that I have to say - but the story of Amy and The Doctor is definitively over."
Previously Arthur Darvill (Rory) has told Digital Spy that he would "never say never" to the chance of reprising his role if he was asked back.
"I'm very loyal to Doctor Who - I saw Steven Moffat recently and I think he's brilliant. He's one of those people that if he ever asked me to do anything, I'd do it."
Eight new episodes of Doctor Who will air on Saturday night starting on the 30th March, with a number of additional projects also being planned to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary later in 2013.
The 3D special will be directed by Nick Hurran ('Asylum of the Daleks', 'The Girl Who Waited') and a drama biopic exploring the early days of Doctor Who, written by Mark Gatiss.
BBC Worldwide has announced a special Doctor Who convention to mark the show's 50th anniversary.
The Doctor Who 50th Celebration Weekend will be held at ExCeL in London, England, beginning on Friday, November 22.
Tickets for over 15,000 fans will be available, with prices, booking information and guest info to be revealed in the near future via doctorwho.tv.
The special three-day event will take in Doctor Who's golden anniversary on Saturday, November 23.
Amanda Hill, Chief Brands Officer at BBC Worldwide, said: "Generations of fans young and old have been captivated by the Doctor and we've seen Doctor Who go from strength to strength, enjoying something of a global march over the past few years attracting new followers from Turkey to Brazil to South Korea. This year-long celebration is an opportunity for fans around the world to come together and celebrate the glorious past, present and future of Doctor Who."
Steven Moffat Doubts Amy & Rory Return
Doctor Who's Steven Moffat has appeared to rule out a return for the companions Amy Pond/Williams (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill).
The BBC sci-fi drama's showrunner is quoted by Blogtor Who as saying that he has "no plans" to bring the two companions back.
"You could never eliminate the possibility of dream sequences and flashbacks. But will the Doctor see them again? No. Bringing back things just gives you sequel-itis. Just end it and get out. Heaven knows if they'll appear in some form of flashback - I have no plans to do that I have to say - but the story of Amy and The Doctor is definitively over."
Previously Arthur Darvill (Rory) has told Digital Spy that he would "never say never" to the chance of reprising his role if he was asked back.
"I'm very loyal to Doctor Who - I saw Steven Moffat recently and I think he's brilliant. He's one of those people that if he ever asked me to do anything, I'd do it."
Eight new episodes of Doctor Who will air on Saturday night starting on the 30th March, with a number of additional projects also being planned to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary later in 2013.
The 3D special will be directed by Nick Hurran ('Asylum of the Daleks', 'The Girl Who Waited') and a drama biopic exploring the early days of Doctor Who, written by Mark Gatiss.
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'Doctor Who' movie: 'Harry Potter' actor cast as William Hartnell | Inside TV | EW.com
'Harry Potter' actor cast as William Hartnell in 'Doctor Who' movie 'An Adventure in Space and Time'
Hogwarts will meet Who in the forthcoming TV movie An Adventure in Space and Time, which details the creation of the 50-year-old British science-fiction show Doctor Who. It has been announced that Harry Potter actor David Bradley, who played Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch in the beloved film series, will portray ?First Doctor? William Hartnell in the TV movie.
Meanwhile, Brian Cox (The Bourne Identity) is set to portray BBC Head of Drama Sydney Newman and Jessica Raine has been cast as Doctor Who producer Verity Lambert. BBC America ? which is co-producing the film with BBC Cymru Wales ? will premiere the movie in the U.S. later this year.
An Adventure in Space and Time is being directed by Terry McDonough (Breaking Bad) and written by Mark Gatiss, who has penned several episodes of Doctor Who since its successful revival in 2005, as well as co-creating, and starring in the amazingly bizarre BBC sitcom League of Gentlemen. The movie will be executive produced by Gatiss and current Who exec producers Steven Moffat and Caroline Skinner.
?It?s a lovely story about very fascinating characters,? Skinner says. ?There are lots of witty and entertaining stories about the genesis of Doctor Who which say quite a lot about what the early ?60s in Britain was like. But it?s also a very personal story about William Hartnell and Verity Lambert and their relationship being forged in the making of what turned out to be a sensational hit show that we?re still watching today.?
As previously announced, BBC America will premiere the second half of the current season of Doctor Who on March 30.
'Harry Potter' actor cast as William Hartnell in 'Doctor Who' movie 'An Adventure in Space and Time'
Hogwarts will meet Who in the forthcoming TV movie An Adventure in Space and Time, which details the creation of the 50-year-old British science-fiction show Doctor Who. It has been announced that Harry Potter actor David Bradley, who played Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch in the beloved film series, will portray ?First Doctor? William Hartnell in the TV movie.
Meanwhile, Brian Cox (The Bourne Identity) is set to portray BBC Head of Drama Sydney Newman and Jessica Raine has been cast as Doctor Who producer Verity Lambert. BBC America ? which is co-producing the film with BBC Cymru Wales ? will premiere the movie in the U.S. later this year.
An Adventure in Space and Time is being directed by Terry McDonough (Breaking Bad) and written by Mark Gatiss, who has penned several episodes of Doctor Who since its successful revival in 2005, as well as co-creating, and starring in the amazingly bizarre BBC sitcom League of Gentlemen. The movie will be executive produced by Gatiss and current Who exec producers Steven Moffat and Caroline Skinner.
?It?s a lovely story about very fascinating characters,? Skinner says. ?There are lots of witty and entertaining stories about the genesis of Doctor Who which say quite a lot about what the early ?60s in Britain was like. But it?s also a very personal story about William Hartnell and Verity Lambert and their relationship being forged in the making of what turned out to be a sensational hit show that we?re still watching today.?
As previously announced, BBC America will premiere the second half of the current season of Doctor Who on March 30.
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The "Revisited" episodes of the first 3 Doctors begin to air at 6:30 pm Sunday.
Plus, don't miss 'The Doctors Revisited: The Fourth Doctor' special followed by 'Pyramids of Mars' this Sunday, April 28 at 8pm/7c, only on BBC America.
Plus, don't miss 'The Doctors Revisited: The Fourth Doctor' special followed by 'Pyramids of Mars' this Sunday, April 28 at 8pm/7c, only on BBC America.
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Just saw the season ender. John Hurt.....The Doctor....something really good is coming.
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Saturday night, not Sunday
On June 29 at 8:30pm ET, take a look back at the sixth and most eccentric incarnation of the Doctor yet with BBC America.
Check out the trailer for this month's 'The Doctors Revisited' special, followed by classic episode 'Vengeance on Varos':
The Doctors Revisted – Sixth Doctor | Videos | Doctor Who | BBC America
On June 29 at 8:30pm ET, take a look back at the sixth and most eccentric incarnation of the Doctor yet with BBC America.
Check out the trailer for this month's 'The Doctors Revisited' special, followed by classic episode 'Vengeance on Varos':
The Doctors Revisted – Sixth Doctor | Videos | Doctor Who | BBC America
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50th Anniversary Trailer is Fake (But Awesome) | Doctor Who TV
50th Anniversary Trailer is Fake (But Awesome)
Doctor Who TV has received many messages today from excited readers who believe they have found a leaked trailer for the 50th Anniversary special.
The trailer in question (you can see below) was released earlier today by Youtube user, John Smith (appropriately). Ever since then it has spread across the net with many convinced it is the real deal.
While it is incredibly well produced and edited, it is also 100% fake. Look carefully and you will recognise familiar shots lifted from past episodes such as The End of Time, The Rings of Akhaten and Hide. They?ve been cleverly spliced with CGI trickery to create something so real.
Still enjoy it now because we?ll be waiting a while yet for a real one. Perhaps something will be released at Comic Con next month if we?re really lucky.
50th Anniversary Trailer is Fake (But Awesome)
Doctor Who TV has received many messages today from excited readers who believe they have found a leaked trailer for the 50th Anniversary special.
The trailer in question (you can see below) was released earlier today by Youtube user, John Smith (appropriately). Ever since then it has spread across the net with many convinced it is the real deal.
While it is incredibly well produced and edited, it is also 100% fake. Look carefully and you will recognise familiar shots lifted from past episodes such as The End of Time, The Rings of Akhaten and Hide. They?ve been cleverly spliced with CGI trickery to create something so real.
Still enjoy it now because we?ll be waiting a while yet for a real one. Perhaps something will be released at Comic Con next month if we?re really lucky.
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Prince Charles and Camilla visited the Experience
BBC One - Doctor Who, A Royal Visit to the Home of Doctor Who
BBC One - Doctor Who, A Royal Visit to the Home of Doctor Who
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The Doctors Revisited – The Seventh Doctor | Videos | Doctor Who | BBC America
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It's Official: 'Doctor Who's New Doctor to be Unveiled in Live Special Sunday on BBC AMERICA | Anglophenia | BBC America
DOCTOR WHO LIVE: THE NEXT DOCTOR SPECIAL TO AIR LIVE THIS SUNDAY ON BBC AMERICA
What:
The next Doctor of BBC AMERICA?s hit series Doctor Who will be announced during a live special this Sunday afternoon.
When:
Sunday, August 4, 2 pm ET LIVE on BBC AMERICA and BBC One in the U.K.
Who:
Widely regarded as one of the most hotly contested roles in British television, the special?s host Zoe Ball will unveil the Twelfth Doctor in their first-ever interview in front of a live studio audience. The half-hour show will include live special guests, Doctors old and new, as well as companions and celebrity fans. Current Doctor Matt Smith and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat will both give interviews in the special.
Steven Moffat says: ?The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who?s taking over the TARDIS. For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking twelve.?
Matt Smith will make his penultimate appearance in the 50th Anniversary special on Saturday, November 23, and his Eleventh Doctor will regenerate in the Christmas Special. Doctor Who is produced by BBC Cymru Wales
DOCTOR WHO LIVE: THE NEXT DOCTOR SPECIAL TO AIR LIVE THIS SUNDAY ON BBC AMERICA
What:
The next Doctor of BBC AMERICA?s hit series Doctor Who will be announced during a live special this Sunday afternoon.
When:
Sunday, August 4, 2 pm ET LIVE on BBC AMERICA and BBC One in the U.K.
Who:
Widely regarded as one of the most hotly contested roles in British television, the special?s host Zoe Ball will unveil the Twelfth Doctor in their first-ever interview in front of a live studio audience. The half-hour show will include live special guests, Doctors old and new, as well as companions and celebrity fans. Current Doctor Matt Smith and lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat will both give interviews in the special.
Steven Moffat says: ?The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who?s taking over the TARDIS. For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking twelve.?
Matt Smith will make his penultimate appearance in the 50th Anniversary special on Saturday, November 23, and his Eleventh Doctor will regenerate in the Christmas Special. Doctor Who is produced by BBC Cymru Wales
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Peter Capaldia very interesting choice. At his age, I think the physical acting type Doctor will be replaced by a more cerebral one.
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DOCTOR WHO Announcement: And The New Doctor Is...
In a programme presented by Zoe Ball and featuring the likes of Peter Davison, the 12th Doctor was revealed to be Peter Capaldi, who has been one of the popular favorites in the ongoing speculation. Since Matt Smith announced his departure back in June, fans have been wondering who would be stepping into the Tardis to replace him. Rumors flew that it might be a woman, and pretty much every name in British tv was thrown around at some point or another. Capaldi, 55, was most recently see in World War Z playing ?W.H.O. Doctor? (yes, really) but is probably best known for his sweary, hilarious turn as Malcolm Tucker in the BBC comedy series The Thick of It and its follow-up film In the Loop. What do you think of this choice?
If anyone doesn't like it then..
In a programme presented by Zoe Ball and featuring the likes of Peter Davison, the 12th Doctor was revealed to be Peter Capaldi, who has been one of the popular favorites in the ongoing speculation. Since Matt Smith announced his departure back in June, fans have been wondering who would be stepping into the Tardis to replace him. Rumors flew that it might be a woman, and pretty much every name in British tv was thrown around at some point or another. Capaldi, 55, was most recently see in World War Z playing ?W.H.O. Doctor? (yes, really) but is probably best known for his sweary, hilarious turn as Malcolm Tucker in the BBC comedy series The Thick of It and its follow-up film In the Loop. What do you think of this choice?
If anyone doesn't like it then..
