The Essential Doctor Who - Alien Worlds

Tuesday, 4 November 2014 - Reported by Harry Ward

The latest in Doctor Who Magazine's special bookazine releases, The Essential Doctor Who, is on sale now at WH Smiths and all good newsagents, priced at £9.99.

The Essential Doctor Who - Alien Worlds (Credit: Panini UK)

Issue 3 of The Essential Doctor Who comprises 116 pages of all-new material devoted to the numerous planets we have seen the Doctor visit. This comprehensive guide begins at Alfava Metraxis and ends at Zolfa-Thura. In between are entries on such significant locations as Karn and obscurities such as Tigus.

As well as this exhaustive encyclopedia, Alien Worlds includes an introductory overview by Toby Hadoke, an article by the Public Astronomer Dr Marek Kukula, a feature by Mark Wright on the history of Doctor Who production design and an interview with the lead writer and editors of Doctor Who Magazine’s comic strip. Other highlights include maps of Marinus, Dulkis and Spiridon by illustrator Paul Smith.

“Alien Worlds is a departure from the style of earlier issues,” says editor Marcus Hearn. “The encyclopaedic format has enabled us to cover everything from 1963 to 2014, and to harmonise the sometimes complicated histories of worlds such as Skaro, Trenzalore and the Moon. We’ve packed in a huge amount of information, but designer Peri Godbold has ensured that each page looks beautiful.”

FILTER: - DWM - Magazines

New Comic Adventures for Ninth Doctor

Tuesday, 4 November 2014 - Reported by Ben Morton

The Ninth Doctor played by Christopher Eccleston is to return in a brand new comic series by Titan, due to hit the book shelves next March.

The five-part mini-series will mark the tenth anniversary of Doctor Who coming back to television. This will be the fourth Doctor Titan have published comics for. The writer of the comic series is Cavan Scott who previously co-wrote Who-ology and Wit, Wisdom and Timey Wimey Stuff.

Cavan Scott has confirmed the comic series is to take place after Rose and feature Captain Jack (John Barrowman) and Rose Tyler (Billie Piper). The first issue is to be released in February.

Yes, I’m writing a Ninth Doctor Doctor Who comic book series for Titan Comics! There’s not much more I can say at the moment, other than the fact that I am very, very excited.

FILTER: - Comics - Ninth Doctor

The Tenth Doctor #4

Tuesday, 4 November 2014 - Reported by Harry Ward

Titan Comics have released details for the next instalment of their Tenth Doctor series. The Tenth Doctor #4 will be available from all good comic book stores across the US from 5 November or can be purchased digitally from comiXology (UK) / (US).

Cover A: Art cover by Verity Glass (Credit: Titan Comics)

Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #4
Written by Nick Abadzis
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Colorist: Arianna Florean
Publisher: Titan Comics
Release Date: November 5, 2014

In exchange for the invaluable assistance she offered defending New York – and to say sorry for dropping into her life like a tornado! – the Doctor has promised Gabby one trip – just one trip! – in the TARDIS.

With the whole universe laid before her, all of time and space, where will Gabriella Gonzalez choose to go? What will they find when they get there… and can one trip in the TARDIS ever be enough?

More importantly, the Tenth Doctor has been hurt by the fate of his companions before – and recently! With Donna still fresh in his mind, can Gabby convince him that he shouldn’t travel alone, for just a little while longer?

Nick Abadzis and Elena Casagrande take the new Tenth Doctor era to the next level!

Plus: every packed issue includes bonus humor strip content!

Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #4 comes with three covers to collect:

- Cover A: Art cover by Verity Glass

- Cover B: Photo cover

- Cover C: Art cover by series artist Elena Casagrande

For more information visit: titan-comics.com/c/110-doctor-who-the-tenth-doctor

Cover B: Photo cover (Credit: Titan Comics)

Cover C: Art cover by series artist Elena Casagrande (Credit: Titan Comics)

FILTER: - Comics - Tenth Doctor

Death in Heaven - New Pictures

Tuesday, 4 November 2014 - Reported by Marcus

New pictures have been released from the 2014 Doctor Who season finale Death in Heaven.

With Cybermen on the streets of London, old friends unite against old enemies and the Doctor takes to the air in a startling new role.

Can the mighty UNIT contain Missy? As the Doctor faces his greatest challenge, sacrifices must be made before the day is won.

Death in Heaven (Credit: Adrian Rogers; Steve Brown; Lee Binding, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in Heaven, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) (Credit: Adrian Rogers, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in Heaven, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi), Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), and Osgood (Ingrid Oliver) (Credit: Adrian Rogers, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in heaven, Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) and Osgood (Ingrid Oliver) (Credit: Adrian Rogers, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in Heaven, Cybermen (Credit: Adrian Rogers, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in Heaven (Credit: Jack Barnes, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in Heaven (Credit: Adrian Rogers, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in Heaven, Colonel Ahmed (Sanjeev Bhaskar) (Credit: Adrian Rogers, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in Heaven, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Missy (Michelle Gomez) (Credit: Adrian Rogers, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

Death in Heaven, Missy (Michelle Gomez) and Cybermen (Credit: Adrian Rogers, Â©BBC/BBC WORLDWIDE 2014)

FILTER: - Press - Series 8/34

Death In Heaven comes to Bletchley Park

Monday, 3 November 2014 - Reported by Ben Morton

Bletchley Park, home to Second World War codebreakers, is to screen Peter Capaldi’s series finale Death In Heaven at a film event this Saturday (8th November).

The event at Bletchley Park called Station X is presented by the Cambridge Film Trust and funded by the BFI with 14 classic Sci-Fi films being shown around the venue.

Bletchley Park is based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and is home to the National Museum of Computing.

Tickets for Station X are now on sale through Eventbrite.

FILTER: - Series 8/34 - Special Events

Death in Heaven: TV Trailer

Monday, 3 November 2014 - Reported by Harry Ward

The BBC have released the trailer for Death in Heaven, the second part of the series finale of Doctor Who, Series 8.

Death in Heaven: TV Trailers - BBC One , BBC America

FILTER: - Series 8/34

Paddington Who?

Monday, 3 November 2014 - Reported by Harry Ward

A Paddington Bear statue designed by Peter Capaldi has been unveiled today at a press launch for the The Paddington Trail. The statue, called Paddington Who?, will be located at Greenwich Meridian from 4th November – 30th December 2014.

Paddington Who? by Peter Capaldi (Credit: London & Partners)

Peter Capaldi, the current Doctor Who, and who also stars in the new Paddington movie has combined the bear with The Doctor to create a thrilling marmalade-eating time traveller. Has there ever been a more intrepid, daring and sure-to-find-trouble combination? One word of warning though: beware of the Dalek on his back!

The TARDIS is known to transport The Doctor and his companions through time and space on the TV series, so where better for Paddington Who to end up than right where time begins and ends each day: on the Prime Meridian line?

From here there are a number of ways to explore the world’s history, and possibly its future, with attractions to enjoy such as the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House. Just make sure you pack enough sandwiches under your hat before you leave home.

Other Paddington Bear statues designed by actors who have appeared in Doctor Who include Bear Necessities by John Hurt (The War Doctor), The Journey of Marmalade by Hugh Bonneville (Captain Avery), Shakesbear by Michael Sheen (Voice of House) and Paddington Jack by Davina McCall (Voice of Davinadroid). A full list of bears can be found here.

All the statues from the trail will be auctioned at Christie’s from 10th December 2014 – 7th January 2015 where the money raised will go to help the NSPCC and ChildLine. Bids for the statues will be starting from £500. Anyone who is interested in bidding for a Bear can register their interest in the online auction at christies.com/paddington.

FILTER: - People - Peter Capaldi - Special Events - UK

Peter Davison to present UK Symphonic Spectacular

Monday, 3 November 2014 - Reported by Marcus

BBC Worldwide have announced that Peter Davison, the fifth Doctor, is to join the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular UK tour.

Davison has presented the tour in Australia and New Zealand in the past and made an appearance at the 2013 Doctor Who Prom Concert. Vision Nine and BBC Worldwide have today confirmed that he will host the UK events in May 2015 as well as the previously announced Australisian part of the tour.

In addition, given the very strong demand for tickets, one additional matinee performance has now been confirmed for Sunday 24th May at the SSE Arena, Wembley.

The Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular, which celebrates the world’s longest running science fiction TV series, showcases the music written by Murray Gold for the series since 2005 and features over 100 performers including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and members of the BBC National Chorus of Wales, conducted by Ben Foster. The first ever UK shows will be staged from Saturday 23rd May 2015 to Friday 29th May 2015.

Looking forward to the tour Davison said

I’m very excited to be hosting the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular in the UK in 2015. Doctor Who fans are an extraordinary, wonderful bunch, who are very passionate about the series. The Symphonic Spectacular has already proved to be a monster hit down under with thousands of fans packing into arenas across the southern hemisphere and the UK’s first ever tour promises to be even bigger. I can’t believe that I will be taking the stage at some of the UK’s biggest arenas like Wembley’s SSE Arena and the First Direct Arena in Leeds. With Murray Gold’s amazing music performed live by the programme’s ‘house band’, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, I’m also looking forward to reuniting on stage with conductor Ben Foster.

Tickets for the additional matinee performance on 24th May 2015 go on sale at 10am on Wednesday 5th November. Tickets for the other performances are on sale now.

FILTER: - Music - Peter Davison - Special Events

Dark Water - AI:85

Monday, 3 November 2014 - Reported by Marcus

Doctor Who Dark Water had an Audience Appreciation Index or AI score of 85.

The Appreciation Index or AI is a measure of how much the audience enjoyed the programme. The score, out of a hundred, is compiled by a specially selected panel of around 5,000 people who go online and rate and comment on programmes.

On Sunday, six programmes scored higher than Doctor Who, pushing the show into 29th place for the week. Final figures and chart position will be released next week.

The Sunday repeat of Dark Water on BBC Three had an overnight estimate of 0.26 million viewers, a 1.0% share of the audience.

FILTER: - Ratings - Series 8/34 - UK

Overnight Australian ratings for Dark Water

Monday, 3 November 2014 - Reported by Adam Kirk

Dark Water averaged 541,000 in the five major

Australian capital cities and was the twelfth highest rating program of the day overall in the big cities (these figures do not include regional and rural viewers or time shifted viewers).

Media Links: TV Tonight

FILTER: - Australia - Broadcasting - Ratings - Series 8/34

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