Doctor Who on UKTV Gold

The Ninth Doctor and Rose make their debut on UKTV Gold this October in a week long airing of the first series. The Tardis Crew Materialise on UKTV Gold According to the official series site the repeats "kick off at 7pm on Sunday 23 October 2005 with Rose, The End Of The World and The Unquiet Dead.A further two episodes will be screened each day throughout the week, concluding … [Read more...]

John Leeson and K9 Return

The BBC have today confirmed that K9, the mechanical dog who travelled with the fourth Doctor, is to return alongside Elisabeth Sladen in episode three of the new series. The years have taken their toll on K9! K9, who was the loyal friend to Tom Baker's Doctor between 1977 and 1981, joins Sarah Jane Smith (Sladen), the Doctor, Rose and Mickey in a fight against the evil Krillitanes. Also … [Read more...]

The Doctor Goes Mobile (updated)

Under a deal struck by BBC Worldwide episodes of Red Dwarf and Doctor Who will soon be available via your mobile phone.As part of a new licensing deal with technology firm Rok Player the episodes will be available as clips to download onto your mobile. It is the first time BBC Worldwide has licensed full-length video content for use on mobile phones.The initial BBC offering includes … [Read more...]

In Production – Episode Three

We understand this coming Tuesday will see work commence on the third episode of the new series, 'School Reunion'. The episode marks the return of Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah-Jane Smith and, we're told, robot dog K9. Also appearing is Anthony Head as Mr Finch. The episode is written by Toby Whithouse and directed by James Hawes. Developing details of series two can be … [Read more...]

Merchandise Snippets

According to Amazon.co.uk, BBC Audio are set to release a CD of The Reign of Terror on February 6, 2006. The online retailer is currently listing a price of �13.99.In November the BFI will be publishing a number of titles in their BFI TV Classics range, including one on Doctor Who. The book is to be written by Kim Newman who has previously written the Telos novella 'Time … [Read more...]

Billie in The Mirror

Today's Mirror includes some comments from Billie Piper which appear to lead on from an interview in yesterday's Independent. Billie Piper stars as Rose Tyler Piper is quoted as saying that she "never really wanted to be a singer in the first place. I just wanted to act.""I had an amazing time but it was also pretty horrible. That's why I was so happy to walk away, to go off and … [Read more...]