Visit BBC Research and Development
August 31, 2005 by Staff · Leave a Comment
Kingswood Warren – the 19th century Surrey house that is currently home to the BBC’s world-renowned Research & Development Department (R&D) – will be opening its doors to the public on 10 and 11 September as part of a national weekend of Heritage Open Days.
According to the BBC’s press release: “Visitors will not only be [...]
Michael Sheard Dies
August 31, 2005 by Staff · Leave a Comment
Like all Doctor Who fans we have been saddened to hear of the untimely death of Michael Sheard at the age of 65.
The BBC report his agent has announced that “he had cancer and died at home on the Isle of Wight.”
Micheal was best known for playing Mr Bronson in the BBC’s long-running children’s TV [...]
Tom Baker On Monarch and Who
August 30, 2005 by Staff · Leave a Comment
The BBC have released the press pack for the seventh and final series of Monarch of the Glen including an interview with former Doctor Who and Monarch cast member, Tom Baker.
According to the pack “eccentric Donald (Tom Baker), who returned to Glenbogle very much against his will last year, is finally at peace with his [...]
Peter Fincham Interview and BBC One Awards
August 29, 2005 by Staff · Leave a Comment
Today’s Independent includes and interview with BBC One Controller Peter Fincham in which he discusses the aims and aspirations he has for the BBC’s flagship channel.
BBC One Boss Peter Fincham
He also discusses the success of Doctor Who despite the expectations of failure help by many media commentators saying, “It’s a perfect example of what television [...]
Who over the Web? (updated)
August 26, 2005 by Staff · Leave a Comment
According to today’s Media Guardian the BBC is to use popular shows, including Doctor Who, to accelerate plans to broadcast programmes and channels via the internet.
The paper quotes Jana Bennett, director of television at the corporation, as saying “The wake-up call was also the much anticipated Doctor Who arriving on people’s screens over the internet [...]
Doctor Who At The BBC Volume 3
August 25, 2005 by Staff · Leave a Comment
BBC Audio have released details of the third volume of ‘Doctor Who At The BBC’
Presented by Elisabeth Sladen this third volume features a rarely heard, ten minute mini-drama starring Jon Pertwee.
Specially recorded for Glorious Goodwood in 1974, it has never been broadcast and features a host of familiar enemies � including the Daleks!
Other features include: [...]
