Reason for Annual Recall

Tuesday, 21 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

Following a story which was first announced here on Outpost Gallifrey Saturday, The Sun has issued an article explaining the recall of the Doctor Who 2008 Annual. According to The Sun, the show's title was printed on the cover as Doctor Hwo.
THOUSANDS of Doctor Who books have been pulped — because of a spelling mistake on the front cover.

Publishers Penguin had sent the 2008 annual — featuring current Doctor David Tennant — to shops before the error was spotted.

But a red-faced insider, who refused to reveal the gaffe, said: “It’s embarrassing. The books are cherished so the publishers decided to recall them.”




FILTER: - Books

Australian media coverage

Tuesday, 21 August 2007 - Reported by Adam Kirk

Russell T. Davies and his role in the successful revival of Doctor Whohas been featured in an interview with Tim Hunter of the Melbourne Age. In response to rumours that he will be leaving Doctor Who after the fourth series, Davies is quoted: 'The show is commissioned one year at a time, so life is booked up until next June, but from there, we'll see how it goes.'

Meanwhile, Lucy Beaumont, also of the Age, writes that the 'Doctor needs to get his mojo' in '42.' She also notes the 'special shade of Doctor Who-green that is used well and often' in Human NatureKelsey Munroof the Sydney Morning Herald also notes, in a review of this episode, that 'David Tennant makes an excellent Doctor, even considering his lamentable lack of Tom Baker curls.'

The Canberra Times has also reported that the recent Canberra launch of the 15th Australian Science Festivalsaw the surprise appearance of five Daleks. The Daleks 'threatened' the Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training, Ms Julie Bishop MP, with 'extermination' as she launched the festival.

Finally, in the ratings, 'Doctor Who' has dipped a little: '42' scored 830,000 viewers in the 5 major capitals while 'Human Nature', despite still being theABC's top rating Saturday programme, scored only 790,000 viewers. Meanwhile,Torchwood's ratings have risen in the Tuesday midnight timeslot on Channel Ten. After 'They Keep Killing Suzie' only rated 98,000 viewers in the new timeslot, 'Random Shoes' recovered to 149,000 viewers and 'Out of Time' also received 151,000 viewers. For more ratings details see the Sydney Morning Herald’s Tribal Mind.




FILTER: - Press - Australia

Barry Letts Autobiography

Tuesday, 21 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

Barry Letts, writer, director, and producer of the Classic Series, has published the first volume in his autobiography. The book, entitled Who and Me, is available exclusively online here. The second volume is currently slated for release next year.




FILTER: - People - Auto/Biography - Books

Greatest Who Poll Results

Tuesday, 21 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

UKTV Drama has released the results of its Who is the Greatest Doctor Who Poll?. Following weeks of voting, David Tennant has landed first place with over eight thousand votes! A full list of the results is below.
1st Place - David Tennant - 8866 votes
2nd Place - Tom Baker - 2891 votes
3rd Place - Christopher Eccleston - 2694 votes
4th Place - Jon Pertwee - 1527 votes
5th Place - Patrick Troughton - 513 votes
6th Place - Peter Davison - 392 votes
7th Place - William Hartnell - 373 votes
8th Place - Colin Baker - 331 votes
9th Place - Sylvester McCoy - 314 votes
10th Place - Paul McGann - 140 votes




FILTER: - Press

Time Warrior DVD Cover

Monday, 20 August 2007 - Reported by DWNP Archive

The cover image for the forthcoming UK DVD release of The Time Warriorhas been made available. Click on the thumbnail below for a larger version.

The Robert Holmes four-parter, which originally aired from December 1973 to January 1974, was the first story in Jon Pertwee's final season as the Third Doctor, and introduced not only Elisabeth Sladen as companion Sarah Jane Smith but also the Sontaran race.

It is out on September 3 and will be the first time the adventure has been available unedited.

(Thanks to Carl T Davies.)
Extras on the disc include:


Commentary - with Elisabeth Sladen, producer Barry Letts and script editor Terrance Dicks
Beginning the End - a 'Making Of' featurette partially shot on location at Peckforton Castle, with contributions from Elisabeth Sladen, Donald Pelmear, Jeremy Bulloch, producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks and designer Keith Cheetham. Narrated by Simon Ockenden
Optional new CGI Effects
1974 Doctor Who Annual pdf
Radio Times listings pdf
Photo Gallery
Coming Soon trailer
Trails and Continuity




FILTER: - Classic Series - Blu-ray/DVD - Radio Times

Sun Spoils Children In Need

Monday, 20 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

The Sun has released an article about the forthcoming Children In Need special for Doctor Who. The article comes two days after a similar spoiler was spoken by Sylvester McCoy in New Zealand. As always, nothing has been confirmed by the BBC. Currently the Children In Need telethon is on scheduled for November 16th. Please click on the Spoiler tag below to view the article.
Doctor Who legend Peter Davison is to step back into the Tardis – and come face to face with the current Doctor.

Peter, 56, who played the Timelord in the 1980s, will pull on his famous trenchcoat once again for a Children In Need special.

Bosses are tight-lipped about the storyline, written by Who scribe Stephen Moffat.

But an insider revealed: “The Doctor is forever travelling though time so there’s no reason why he couldn't catch up with a former incarnation.

“Peter was top of the writer’s list to make a comeback."

This year’s Children In Need charity telethon takes place on BBC1 on Friday, November 16.




FILTER: - Special Events - Press

Doctor Who on your mobile

Monday, 20 August 2007 - Reported by Marcus

BBC Worldwide's Digital Media division has announced a new content partnership with mobile operator O2.

BBC Worldwide will provide over 300 individual pieces of content under the deal, including video clips, wallpapers and ringtones from programmes such as The Office, Little Britain, Doctor Who, I'm Alan Partridge and League of Gentlemen. The content will be sold through the O2 Active mobile portal.

Grahame Riddell, head of strategic content partners at O2 UK, said the deal 'paved the way' for access to BBC material in a range of formats. BBC Worldwide said the range of programmes and formats available under the deal is expected to grow over time.

Peter Mercier, head of mobile at BBC Worldwide, said: "This is clearly a great deal for us in terms of getting our content in front of consumers and demonstrating how BBC Worldwide continues to innovate in the digital media sector."




FILTER: - Merchandise

Sylvester speaks a SPOILER

Sunday, 19 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

Seventh Doctor Actor Sylvester McCoy released a possible spoiler at the Day With A Doctorevent in Auckland, New Zealand. McCoy sited the source of the information as Peter Jackson. There has been no Official Announcement of this from the BBC. Please click on the Spoiler link below.
McCoy claimed that Fifth Doctor Peter Davison is due to return for Series 4 in a Multi-Doctor episode.




FILTER: - Production - Series 4/30

Casting Rumor

Sunday, 19 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

Digital Spy has announced a casting rumor for Series 4. The story was originally broken by News of the World. There is still no confirmation from the BBC about the rumor at this time. Please Click on the Spoiler button below for more information.
Iconic British actress Joan Collins has reportedly signed up to play a time-travelling villain in the forthcoming season of Doctor Who.

The News of the World claims that 74-year-old Collins, best known for her role as Alexis Carrington Colby in the soap Dynasty, has already signed up for the role of The Doctor's arch nemesis The Rani, a scheming Gallifreyan scientist who appeared twice in the classic series.

The tabloid quotes an insider in the show as saying: "The Doctor Who team are delighted they've managed to sign Joan. It's a real coup. [She's] perfect for the role... like Alexis Colby with a sonic screwdriver."

The Rani was originally portrayed by Kate O'Mara in 1985's 'The Mark of the Rani' opposite Colin Baker and in Sylvester McCoy's debut story 'Time and the Rani' in 1987. O'Mara, who reprised the role in a 1993 Children In Need special, also played Collins' younger sister Cassandra in Dynasty.




FILTER: - Production - Series 4/30 - Press

2008 Annual Recalled

Saturday, 18 August 2007 - Reported by Jarrod Cooper

Booksellers across the globe are currently pulling copies of the Official Doctor Who Annual 2008, following a recall.

There is no information as to why this title has been recalled or if there will be a replacement. Retail chain WH Smith is putting it down to a "printing mistake" and says that the copies must be destroyed once pulled.

There has been no official statement from the BBC regarding this issue.




FILTER: - Books