Media Catchup

Sunday, 29 December 2013 - Reported by Chuck Foster
During the run-up to the Christmas Day broadcast of The Time of The Doctor, a number of interviews were conducted with Orla Brady and Jenna Coleman on radio and television, and are still available for catch-up. In addition, there were a number of other programmes related to Doctor Who, which are summarised below.

BBC iPlayer radio programmes are normally available to listen to worldwide; however television programmes are restricted to the United Kingdom only.

Interviews

Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4 Extra, 21 Dec 2013 at 6:15pm
Clive Anderson takes off in the Tardis with actress Orla Brady, who's starring in the Christmas episode of Doctor Who. Orbiting a quiet backwater planet, the massed forces of the universe's deadliest species gather, drawn to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars - and amongst them, the Doctor. 'Doctor Who - The Time Of The Doctor' is on Christmas Day at 19.30 on BBC One.

Starts at 14:22; available worldwide until 31 Dec at ~5:00am.
Breakfast, BBC One, 23 Dec 2013 at ~8:40am

Jenna Coleman chats about The Time of The Doctor and Death Comes To Pemberley.

A clip is available from the BBC News website.
Richard Bacon, BBC Radio 5 Live, 23 Dec 2013 at 2:00pm

Colin Paterson presenting. Mistresses star Orla Brady gives Colin Paterson a sneak preview of her role as Tasha Lem in the Christmas Day episode of Doctor Who.

Starts at 19:57; available worldwide until 30 Dec at ~4:00pm, or via the Daily Bacon podcast until 17 Jan.
Richard Bacon, BBC Radio 5 Live, 24 Dec 2013 at 2:00pm

Colin Paterson presenting. Jenna Coleman is a familiar presence on our screens over Christmas, with starring roles in both Doctor Who - as the Doctor's companion Clara Oswald - and Death Comes to Pemberley, adapted from the PD James novel. She explains why it's such a wrench to be saying farewell to her co-star Matt Smith, as she looks forward to working with the newest Doctor in the persona of Peter Capaldi.

Starts at 1:16:50; available worldwide until 31 Dec at ~4:00pm, or via the Daily Bacon podcast until 18 Jan.
Front Row, BBC Radio 4, 24 Dec 2013 at 7:15pm

David Tennant talks about his roles in the two most highly anticipated television events of 2013 - the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special and the final episode of Broadchurch. He discusses which accent he decided on for his roles in The Escape Artist, the Politician's Husband and to play Shakespeare's Richard II on stage.

Starts at 1:20; available worldwide, plus an extended interview.

Also on the Radio

The TARDIS in Teesside, BBC Radio Tees, 26 Dec 2013 at Midday

For over fifty years now, Doctor Who has inspired, influenced and delighted generations of fans around the world. A lifelong devotee himself, BBC Tees presenter Bob Fischer set out to investigate how the show has shaped the lives of fans in the BBC Tees area… from the grizzled veterans who watched the first episode back in 1963 (the day after The Beatles played at the Globe Theatre in Stockton), to 2013’s generation of school-age fans, tentatively awaiting Peter Capaldi’s debut.

He also looks at literal examples of the TARDIS arriving on Teesside, remembering the official BBC exhibition that materialised in Middlesbrough Town Hall in 1973, Tom Baker’s visit to the Binns department store in 1976, and the arrival of the legendary Dimensions convention in Stockton’s Swallow Hotel in 2002. On the way, he uncovers terrifying tales of Daleks in the playground, Cybermen in the school corridors, and… erm, Weetabix down the toilet. And also meets Teesside actor Mark Benton, who took time out of his busy schedule to share his memories of appearing alongside Christopher Eccleston in show’s triumphant 21st century reinvention.

Available worldwide until 2 Jan 2014 at ~2:00pm; repeated on 31 Dec 2013 at 3:00pm
Norfolk's Doctor Who Stories, BBC Radio Norfolk, 26 Dec 2013 at 6:00pm (revised repeat)

Marking 50 years of Doctor Who, Paul Hayes explores a variety of Norfolk people's links to the programme or their reasons for loving the show. Featuring interviews with Brian Hodgson, creator of the TARDIS sounds and the Dalek voices back in 1963; Davros actor Terry Molloy; scriptwriter David Fisher; Doctor Who Mastermind winner Karen Davies; designer Spencer Chapman (who worked on 1964's The Dalek Invasion of Earth, pictured above); Cyberman actor Graham Cole; former child actress Barbara Harper; university lecturer Keith Johnston, and a variety of Norfolk-based fans of the series with stories to tell about just why they love the show, and what Doctor Who means to them.

Available worldwide until 2 Jan 2014 at ~7:00pm
Who is the Doctor?, BBC Radio 2, 26 Dec 2013 at 10:00pm (repeat)

On Saturday November 23rd 1963, BBC TV broadcast the very first episode of Doctor Who. Fifty years later, the series is the most successful drama on television. In this special documentary, Radio 2 examines the reasons for its longevity and popularity. Featuring new interviews with the cast and crew of the series, the programme looks at the lasting appeal of Doctor Who and asks how much of its continued success can be attributed to its basic formula. With archive clips, and the music of Doctor Who composer Murray Gold, Who Is The Doctor? includes interviews with: Doctors; Sylvester McCoy, David Tennant, Christopher Eccleston and Matt Smith, companions; Louise Jameson, Billie Piper, Jenna Coleman and the late Elisabeth Sladen, and show-runners Russell T Davies, Philip Hinchcliffe and Steven Moffat. The programme also considers the character of the Time Lord, across all of his regenerations, and it revisits the origins of the series with Waris Hussein, director of the debut Doctor Who story An Unearthly Child. Who Is The Doctor? also examines how the franchise survived when the show was off TV, considers the impact of the revival in 2005 and assesses the value of the series to the BBC. Other contributors include, TV executives Jane Tranter, Lorraine Heggessey, Faith Penhale and Julie Gardner, historian Dick Fiddy, composers Murray Gold and Mark Ayres, conductor Ben Foster, writers Terrance Dicks, Mark Gatiss, Justin Richards and Gary Russell, journalist Tom Spilsbury, production designer Michael Pickwoad, and actor Nicholas Briggs. Presented by Russell Tovey Written and produced by Malcolm Prince.

Available worldwide until 2 Jan 2014 at ~11:00pm
Time Travelling Scots, BBC Radio Scotland, 27 Dec 2013 at 6:32am (repeat)

A Tale of Two Jamies: Diana Gabaldon is a romance writer with a legion of admiring fans. Her hero, Jamie Fraser, is a swashbuckling Scot who has captured her readers' hearts. Actor Frazer Hines is a former Doctor Who assistant. His character, Jamie McCrimmon, played an unlikely part in inspiring Gabaldon to write her bestselling Outlander novels. Frazer meets Diana and her fans to learn more about the phenomenon he unwittinginly helped create, exploring Scottish history, time travel and the meaning of true love along the way.

Available worldwide until 3 Jan 2014 at ~7:00am
Doctor Who Anniversary Special, BBC Radio Kent, 30 Dec 2013 at 6:00pm (coming soon)

Doctor Who Anniversary Special: We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first ever episode of Doctor Who, written by a man from Herne Bay in Kent.

Available after broadcast until 6 Jan 2014 at ~7:00pm

Also on Television

You can find out about further broadcasts, etc. via This Week in Doctor Who.




FILTER: - UK - Radio

Time of the Doctor - AI score

Saturday, 28 December 2013 - Reported by Marcus
Doctor Who The Time of the Doctor achieved an Appreciation Index score of 83

The Appreciation Index is a measure of how much the audience enjoyed the episode. The score of 83 puts the programme in the good category, even though it is one of the lowest scores of the Matt Smith era.

Highest scorers of the day included Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown's Boys, both of which scored 87.

The BBC Three repeat had an audience of 0.35 million viewers, a share of 1.5% of the total TV audience. The repeat had an AI score of 84.




FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Time and the Doctor

Time of the Doctor - Overnight Viewing Figures

Thursday, 26 December 2013 - Reported by Marcus
The Time of the Doctor was watched by 8.29 million viewers, according to unofficial overnight figures.

Doctor Who was the second highest rated show of the day, achieving an audience share of 30.7% of the total available TV audience. It won its time slot, beating the old enemy Coronation Street which had 7.9 million watching. If +1 figures are included, Coronation Street rose to 8.27 million viewers, but still couldn't overtake Doctor Who.

Top for the day was the comedy Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special, which had 9.4 million viewers and a 35.5% share. However, when taking into account specific time slots rather than show averages, Doctor Who achieved the highest overall viewing figure of the day with 10.2m (37%) tuning in to see the regeneration.

The Doctor Who episode scored slightly higher than last year's episode, The Snowmen, which had 7.59 million overnight viewers and came fifth in the list.

The BBC Two afternoon repeat of An Adventure in Space and Time had 0.5 million viewers while the Doctor Who Prom had 0.6 million watching.




FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Time and the Doctor

Random House Audio to continue Doctor Who range

Friday, 20 December 2013 - Reported by Chuck Foster
The future of Doctor Who on audio was revealed today as BBC Worldwide announced a new partnership with Random House Audio to maintain the range alongside some 3,500 other titles including BBC Radio Comedy shows and drama such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

The company will have sole responsibility for sales, stock management and distribution of BBC-branded physical CDs in the UK and the rest of the world (excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand). It will also take on global responsibility for download sales with leading digital retailers, including Audible.

From next year, the company is also expected to produce new releases developed and co-published alongside BBC Worldwide.

Nicholas Brett, Director of Publishing, BBC Worldwide UK, said:
Our principal aim has been to ensure an uninterrupted flow of the BBC’s brilliant spoken word content both on high streets around the world and through downloads. And we’re delighted that this new partnership with Random House Audio will do that.

Hannah Telfer, Director, Digital Marketing and New Product Development at Random House, said:
At Random House we have long admired the BBC’s audio programme, sharing their passion for publishing the highest quality content. We’re very pleased to be working together to grow the BBC list and are committed to reaching the largest possible audience for their titles.

The continuing availability of Doctor Who on audio had been in question since AudioGo entered administration in November.





FILTER: - Audio - UK

The Time of the Doctor DVD/Blu-ray release details announced

Friday, 20 December 2013 - Reported by John Bowman
Details have been revealed for the DVD and Blu-ray releases of The Time of the Doctor - with Region 2 getting a two-disc set comprising all the Eleventh Doctor's Christmas specials as well as extra content from this year's offering, which sees Matt Smith bow out as the Doctor.

To be released on Monday 20th January as a box set and entitled The Time of the Doctor + Other Eleventh Doctor Christmas Specials, the Region 2 contents will be as follows:
The BBC Shop is also doing an exclusive T-shirt and DVD/Blu-ray offer for the release.

The one-disc Region 1 DVD/Blu-ray of The Time of the Doctor will be released on Tuesday 4th March, comprising this year's Christmas episode and the extras Behind the Scenes of The Time of the Doctor, Farewell to Matt Smith, and Tales from the TARDIS. None of the previous Christmas episodes will be included.




FILTER: - Merchandise - USA - UK - Time and the Doctor - Series Specials - Blu-ray/DVD

Power of the Daleks: ReImagined HD film version released online

Saturday, 14 December 2013 - Reported by John Bowman
The full HD film version of Power of the Daleks - the semi-professional reimagining of Patrick Troughton's first adventure as the Doctor - has been made available to watch for free online.

First released episodically in three parts, it was then shown at conventions worldwide, premièring at a special charity convention in Fareham on 1st September 2012.

Lasting 52 minutes, it features Nick Scovell as the Doctor, with cast members also including Nicholas Briggs, Lisa Bowerman, and Barnaby Edwards in the reworking of the six-part adventure. Adapted and directed by Scovell, it was made by the Doctor Who enthusiasts behind the highly successful Portsmouth stage productions of The Web of Fear, Fury From The Deep, The Evil of the Daleks, and The Dalek Masterplan (the latter renamed from the original 12-parter), with support from TNT Films and music by Martin Johnson.

A video of highlights from the Fareham convention - where the guests included original story director Christopher Barry, actress Anneke Wills, who played companion Polly in the TV version, Briggs, and Edwards - has also been released.





FILTER: - Special Events - Fan Productions - UK - Online - Conventions

Doctor Who and Torchwood items at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction

Friday, 13 December 2013 - Compiled by Chuck Foster and John Bowman
A wide variety of items from Doctor Who and Torchwood are to be auctioned in London next week. Bonhams' entertainment memorabilia sale will be held at its Knightsbridge auction venue on Wednesday 18th December, starting at midday, with viewings taking place every day from Sunday 15th December up to the sale.

Out of the 417 lots in the sale, 55 relate to the two series, with items ranging from scripts and artwork to costumes, props, and a signed postcard from Patrick Troughton while he was the Doctor.

Lot 147: Captain Jack Harkness, a collection of part costumes

Television Memorabilia: Torchwood: John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness, a collection of part costumes, 2006-2009, comprising a full-length RAF blue Great Coat, double-breasted with domed gilt RAF-style buttons with raised wings and crown motif and Group Captain epaulettes, shortened for running scenes, labelled in the inside jacket pocket Angels, handwritten in blue ink John Barrowman, May '07, with attached BBC stocknumber; together with from unknown episodes, four pairs varying style grey wool trousers, four navy blue Ralph Lauren Polo Sport t-shirts, four cotton shirts, in varying blue and navy weaves (13)
Lot 168: A Taran Wood Beast Costume

Television Memorabilia: Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara - A Taran Wood Beast costume, November - December 1978, comprising: a mask in the formed as scaled face, protruding eyes and teeth, of synthetic fur, papier-mache, foam, latex, plastic and polystyrene, with tieing straps, with body/ jump suit, of synthetic fur effect fabric, and foam, with detachable section to reverse, with padded hands, and attached claws, house on a wicker mannequin, together with a reproduction image featuring the piece, head width approximately 20 inches (51cm)
Lot 173: Original handwritten postcard addressed to Henry Soskin from Patrick Troughton

Television Memorabilia: Doctor Who / Patrick Troughton: An original handwritten postcard addressed to Henry Soskin (Henry Lincoln) from Patrick Troughton regarding his authorship, circa 1968, believed to relate to The Web of Fear, in blue ink 'Dear Henry, Sooper (sic) Script specially (sic) No.6. Very Happy. Thank You. Do Some More Please. Please. Pat. T.

SALEROOM NOTICES: Please note: From information provided by the vendor, this lot relates to the episode Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowman not The Web of Fear as stated in the catalogue.
Lot 179: The Web of Fear - an original Yeti homing device prop

Television Memorabilia: Doctor Who/Patrick Troughton - The Web of Fear - An original Yeti homing device prop,
1968
, the hollow figure of stained mix media resin, on base, together with a reproduction image featuring the piece, height 4¾ inches (11.5cm)

FOOTNOTES: Provenance: From the Estate of Bob Slatford, BBC Visual Effects Department between 1986-1974. Working alongside Jack Kine and Bernard Wilkie.

Full list of related auction items


Torchwood:
LotDescriptionEstimate (£)
127Collection of part costumes worn by John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness in Series 3350-550
128Model flayed corpse250-350
129Pair of prosthetic Weevil masks300-500
130Collection of prosthetic corpse body parts and torsos300-500
131Costume for Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper in Sleeper250-300
132Collection of part costumes worn by John Barrowman in Series 2350-550
133Collection of part costumes worn by Kai Owen as Rhys Williams in Series 2300-500
134Collection of part costumes worn by Gareth David-Lloyd as Ianto Jones in Series 2400-500
135Costume worn by Eve Myles in A Day In The Death250-300
136Three-piece part costume worn by Freema Agyeman as Martha Jones in Dead Man Walking250-350
137Two part costumes worn by Demetri Goritsas as Franklin and Ethan Brooke as Gray in Adam300-500
138Costume worn by Eve Myles in Meat300-500
139Assorted props including severed head300-500
140Various costume parts worn by Naoki Mori as Toshiko400-600
141Collection of costume parts for Eve Myles in Out of Time250-350
142Part costume worn by John Barrowman in They Keep Killing Suzie400-600
143Collection of costumes worn by Eve Myles300-500
144Costume worn by Eve Myles in Countrycide300-500
145Two part costumes worn by Eve Myles in Ghost Machine250-350
146Collection of part costumes worn by Burn Gorman as Owen Harper300-500
147Collection of part costumes worn by John Barrowman, including RAF blue great coat700-900
148Costume worn by Eve Myles in End of Days250-300
149Collection of part costumes worn by John Barrowman, including 'Belstaff' beige bomber jacket400-600
150Collection of part costumes worn by John Barrowman, including RAF blue great coat600-800
Doctor Who:
LotDescriptionEstimate (£)
151Helmet-less Cyberman from Silver Nemesis1000-1500
152Destroyed Dalek, believed to be from Remembrance of the Daleks4500-5000
153Studio floor plan from The Trial of a Time Lord, plus assorted photos100-150
154Sharaz Jek head cowl from The Caves of Androzani700-900
155Rehearsal scripts for "Planet of Fear" (aka Planet of Fire)200-300
156Scripts and related material from Snakedance350-450
157Neman and Katura costume designs from The Keeper of Traken800-1200
158Seron and Tremas costume designs from The Keeper of Traken800-1200
159Varsh's dagger from Full Circle300-500
160Scripts and other material from Castrovalva300-400
161Original artwork for Doctor Who Annual 1980 (Reluctant Warriors)600-800
162Original artwork for Doctor Who Annual 1980 (Reluctant Warriors)600-800
163Original artwork for Doctor Who Annual 1979 (The Power)1000-1200
164Original artwork for Dalek Annual 1978 (The Castaway)500-600
165Original artwork for Dalek Annual 1978 (Davros - Genius or Madman?)500-700
166Original artwork for Dalek Annual 1978 (The Castaway)500-600
167Original artwork for Doctor Who Annual 1977 (The Body Snatcher)1000-1200
168The Taran Wood Beast costume from The Androids of Tara1500-2000
169Dove Pan magic trick prop from The Talons of Weng-Chiang700-900
170Set of four camera scripts for The Time Warrior1000-1500
171Camera script/shooting schedule for episode 3 of The Curse of Peladon250-300
172Rehearsal scripts for episode 1, 2 and 5 of Doctor Who and The Dominators1200-1800
173Postcard to Henry Soskin (Lincoln) from Patrick Troughton500-800
174Camera scripts for episodes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 of The Web of Fear2500-3500
175Carbon copy letter from Henry Lincoln to Mervyn Haisman about The Abominable Snowmen, plus script pages250-350
176Rehearsal scripts for episodes 1-5 of The Web of Fear2500-3000
177Draft scripts for episodes 1-6 of The Abominable Snowmen, hand annotated by Henry Lincoln4000-6000
178Rehearsal scripts for episodes 1-6 of The Abominable Snowmen3000-5000
179Original Yeti homing device prop from The Web of Fear2000-3000
180Original TARDIS prop model (1960s)2000-3000
181Original hollow Yeti homing device prop from The Web of Fear2000-3000

It should be noted that some lots are subject to shipping and handling restrictions.




FILTER: - Doctor Who - Torchwood - UK - Auctions - Patrick Troughton

Odds on a Who Christmas

Thursday, 12 December 2013 - Reported by Chuck Foster
With less than a fortnight to go until Christmas Day, bets over which show will top the overnight ratings for the day are well under way, with Doctor Who currently placed as fourth most likely to be most popular at 11/1. EastEnders is the bookies' runaway favourite at present at 1/2, with Coronation Street at 5 3/4, closely followed by Mrs Brown's Boys at 5 4/5.

                                   Ladbrokes  Coral   William Hill   Betfair

BBC1 5:00 Strictly Come Dancing 14/1 25/1 16/1 69/5
ITV 5:15 Paul O'Grady 100/1 100/1 100/1 -
BBC1 6:15 Call The Midwife 33/1 20/1 20/1 35/1
ITV 6:15 Emmerdale 100/1 66/1 33/1 -
BBC1 7:30 Doctor Who 16/1 8/1 10/1 10/1
ITV 7:30 Coronation Street 6/1 5/1 6/1 73/12
BBC1 8:30 EastEnders 2/5 4/6 4/7 10/21
ITV 8:30 Downton Abbey 25/1 6/1 12/1 19/1
BBC1 9:30 Mrs Brown's Boys 6/1 6/1 5/1 69/11


The winning programme will be the one that achieves the highest BARB overnight rating.





FILTER: - Specials - UK - Time and the Doctor - Betting/Odds

Ratings Roundup

Friday, 6 December 2013 - Reported by Marcus
Full UK ratings are now available for the week of programmes leading up to the 50th Anniversary of the Doctor Who.

The final consolidated ratings include those who watch the programme within one week of transmission. iPlayer figures are also available where available.

The 50th anniversary episode Day of the Doctor, has set a new iPlayer record for getting the most requests in 24 hours, 1.27m which beats the previous high held by the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony. It is also 2013's most-watched drama and the most tweeted-about drama, generating 442,692 tweets.

The fifty year old repeat of An Unearthly Child gained impressive ratings for BBC Four, four times the average for the time slot and making Doctor Who the 4th, 6th and 8th highest rated programmes on the network for the week. All episodes had an excellent Appreciation Index score.

Date Time Network Programme Final Rating Share iPlayer Appreciation Index
Thursday 14th 21:00 The Science of Doctor Who 3.19 Million 13.3% 0.62 Million 85
The Night of the Doctor 0.89 Million 0.60 Million
Monday 18th 20:03 The Ultimate Guide to Doctor Who 0.78 Million 2.8% 0.69 Million 86
Tuesday 19th 00:39 The Ultimate Guide to Doctor Who (R) 0.34 Million 11.4% --
Thursday 21st 21:02 An Adventure in Space and Time 2.71 Million 10.8% 0.52 Million 88
Thursday 21st 22:31 An Unearthly Child 0.83 Million 4.7% N/A 85
Thursday 21st 22:55 The Cave of Skulls 0.71 Million 5.3% N/A 86
Thursday 21st 23:20 The Forest of Fear 0.52 Million 5.1% N/A 86
Thursday 21st 23:44 The Firemaker 0.46 Million 6.0% N/A 87
Friday 22nd 19:02 The Ultimate Guide to Doctor Who (R) 0.59 Million 2.5% -- 87
Friday 22nd 21:31 Me, You and Doctor Who 0.99 Million 4.1% 0.05 Million 85
Saturday 23rd 19.50 Day of the Doctor 12.80 Million 40.9% 2.81 Million 88
Saturday 23rd 21.07 Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty 1.58 Million 5.6% 0.14 Million 69
Behind The Lens 0.10 Million --
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot 0.49 Million 0.61 Million
Saturday 23rd 22:09 The Ultimate Guide to Doctor Who (R) 0.83 Million 4.8% -- 85
Sunday 24th 19.12 Day of the Doctor (R) 0.68 Million 2.5% -- 92
Sunday 24th 20:31 Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty (R) 0.27 Million 0.9% -- 74




FILTER: - Ratings - UK

Guests announced for BFI's final DW anniversary event

Wednesday, 4 December 2013 - Reported by John Bowman
The special guests for the BFI's final event in its Doctor Who At 50 season were announced today.

Taking place on Sunday 8th December and starting at 3.45pm, it will feature big-screen showings of
The Eleventh Hour and The Name of the Doctor, celebrating the current Doctor's era of the show as it approaches its end.

These will be followed by showrunner Steven Moffat, director Saul Metzstein, and actor Dan Starkey taking to the stage for the question-and-answer session.

Although a sell-out, stand-bys and returns are possible, so keep checking with the BFI.

Curated by Dick Fiddy and Justin Johnson, the year-long season has been phenomenally popular and has scored some impressive successes, including the first public showing of the colour-restored Third Doctor adventure The Mind of Evil, as well as the world première of the drama An Adventure In Space and Time.

UPDATE - MONDAY 9th DECEMBER: Mark Gatiss was a subsequent addition to the guest panel line-up, although this was not made public.




FILTER: - Steven Moffat - Special Events - UK - BFI - WHO50