Showing posts with label a christmas carol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label a christmas carol. Show all posts
Award Winners
The Mill have won the Royal Television Society Craft & Design award for their work on A Christmas Carol
Tuesday update
Still awaiting arrival of new computer, so still using this steam driven contraption.
The Doctor Who Christmas special was the second highest rated programme on Christmas Day, with overnight figures of 10.3 million, only beaten by Eastenders.
The Storm controller device will be on display at the Doctor Who Experience in London, which is running test days soon.
Rumours of filming in Italy next month.
Debenhams in Norwich is selling Doctor Who merchandise and figures at half price in the basement.
The Doctor Who Christmas special was the second highest rated programme on Christmas Day, with overnight figures of 10.3 million, only beaten by Eastenders.
The Storm controller device will be on display at the Doctor Who Experience in London, which is running test days soon.
Rumours of filming in Italy next month.
Debenhams in Norwich is selling Doctor Who merchandise and figures at half price in the basement.
Eggheads Special
Tonights episode of Eggheads featuring a team from Doctor Who can be seen on the
The soundtrack from this years Christmas special A Christmas Carol should be available from Silva Screen early next year.
Please note having difficulties updating the Doctor Who web site, this blog seems to be working ok.
A Christmas Carol - Red Button
The BBC have announced the times that the preview will be available to see via the red button feature.
Sky/ Virgin media
Tue 21st December, 5:30pm-6:00am Wed 22nd
Wed 22nd December, 5:30pm-12:00am Sat 25th
Freeview:
Tue 21st December, 5:30pm-11:00pm & 11:40pm-5:50am
Wed 22nd December, 5:30pm- 6:20am Thurs 23rd
Thu 23rd December, 5:30pm-7:45pm
Fri 24th December, 4:10am-5:50am & 5:30pm-8:15pm & 11:25pm-5:50am
Sat 25th December, 3:10pm-11:00pm
Sky/ Virgin media
Tue 21st December, 5:30pm-6:00am Wed 22nd
Wed 22nd December, 5:30pm-12:00am Sat 25th
Freeview:
Tue 21st December, 5:30pm-11:00pm & 11:40pm-5:50am
Wed 22nd December, 5:30pm- 6:20am Thurs 23rd
Thu 23rd December, 5:30pm-7:45pm
Fri 24th December, 4:10am-5:50am & 5:30pm-8:15pm & 11:25pm-5:50am
Sat 25th December, 3:10pm-11:00pm
Doctor Who Confidential
The BBC have revealed details of the Doctor Who Confidential episode next Saturday.
All the behind-the-scenes merriment of a good old-fashioned Doctor Who Christmas.Meet the Doctor and his companions as they set Cardiff alight and go backstage with the stars of the Dickensian Christmas Special.Michael Gambon talks of swapping his wizard's wand for a taste of the Doctor's time-travelling magic and Katherine Jenkins waxes lyrical about her acting debut. Plus interviews with Matt Smith, Michael Gambon, Katherine Jenkins and Steven Moffat.
All the behind-the-scenes merriment of a good old-fashioned Doctor Who Christmas.Meet the Doctor and his companions as they set Cardiff alight and go backstage with the stars of the Dickensian Christmas Special.Michael Gambon talks of swapping his wizard's wand for a taste of the Doctor's time-travelling magic and Katherine Jenkins waxes lyrical about her acting debut. Plus interviews with Matt Smith, Michael Gambon, Katherine Jenkins and Steven Moffat.
A Christmas Carol - DVD.
Released in the UK on January 24th & the USA on February 15th - The DVD release of A Christmas Carol will feature an hour long section of the Doctor Who Prom.
A Christmas Carol - Press release
Steven Moffat says -
Oh, we're going for broke with this one. It's all your favourite Christmas movies at once, in an hour, with monsters. And the Doctor. And a honeymoon. And... oh, you'll see. I've honestly never been so excited about writing anything. I was laughing madly as I typed along to Christmas songs in April. My neighbours loved it so much they all moved away and set up a website demanding my execution. But I'm fairly sure they did it ironically.
Katherine Jenkins says
I had the most amazing time; I must admit I was very nervous and I felt out of my comfort zone because I hadn't done any acting before. However, when I arrived on set the whole team was so welcoming and supportive. They made me feel like I could do it. It certainly felt very Christmassy when we were filming it in July! The story is very emotional which I hope is going to touch people.I do get to sing though which was nice and I had a really good laugh with Matt between takes. He kept mucking around and singing to me but you know people should hear his voice; I think he's got a great bass voice!
Ben Stephenson, Controller of Drama Commissioning says -
Matt Smith and Karen Gillan captivated audiences in their debut series, and Doctor Who's clever twist on the much loved A Christmas Carol will thrill BBC One viewers this year with special guest stars Sir Michael Gambon and singing sensation Katherine Jenkins joining Amy and the Doctor for an unforgettable present!
Oh, we're going for broke with this one. It's all your favourite Christmas movies at once, in an hour, with monsters. And the Doctor. And a honeymoon. And... oh, you'll see. I've honestly never been so excited about writing anything. I was laughing madly as I typed along to Christmas songs in April. My neighbours loved it so much they all moved away and set up a website demanding my execution. But I'm fairly sure they did it ironically.
Katherine Jenkins says
I had the most amazing time; I must admit I was very nervous and I felt out of my comfort zone because I hadn't done any acting before. However, when I arrived on set the whole team was so welcoming and supportive. They made me feel like I could do it. It certainly felt very Christmassy when we were filming it in July! The story is very emotional which I hope is going to touch people.I do get to sing though which was nice and I had a really good laugh with Matt between takes. He kept mucking around and singing to me but you know people should hear his voice; I think he's got a great bass voice!
Ben Stephenson, Controller of Drama Commissioning says -
Matt Smith and Karen Gillan captivated audiences in their debut series, and Doctor Who's clever twist on the much loved A Christmas Carol will thrill BBC One viewers this year with special guest stars Sir Michael Gambon and singing sensation Katherine Jenkins joining Amy and the Doctor for an unforgettable present!
A Christmas Carol - Press release
Matt Smith says -
I've always wanted to be part of the Christmas Doctor Who experience, and I think this is certainly one of the most Christmassy and inventive Doctor Who stories so far. Steven just keeps getting even more imaginative and the great thing about this episode is that when Doctor Who and Christmas are put together you combine the spirit of both those things; it's a fun old yarn and the Doctor simply loves Christmas.
It was a real privilege to work with Michael (Gambon). I had a great time with him and he was really naughty! He's so crafty and when I asked him about working with iconic actors such as Olivier and Bates he said the one thing they all had in common was they were naughty – and he's exactly the same. He was very mischievous, constantly telling jokes and getting into the spirit of play.With Katherine I was astounded by her professionalism. Considering it was her first acting experience I thought she handled it with real craft and diligence. It's exactly the type of casting we want; someone fresh, exciting and new
I've always wanted to be part of the Christmas Doctor Who experience, and I think this is certainly one of the most Christmassy and inventive Doctor Who stories so far. Steven just keeps getting even more imaginative and the great thing about this episode is that when Doctor Who and Christmas are put together you combine the spirit of both those things; it's a fun old yarn and the Doctor simply loves Christmas.
It was a real privilege to work with Michael (Gambon). I had a great time with him and he was really naughty! He's so crafty and when I asked him about working with iconic actors such as Olivier and Bates he said the one thing they all had in common was they were naughty – and he's exactly the same. He was very mischievous, constantly telling jokes and getting into the spirit of play.With Katherine I was astounded by her professionalism. Considering it was her first acting experience I thought she handled it with real craft and diligence. It's exactly the type of casting we want; someone fresh, exciting and new
A Christmas Carol - Press release
The BBC press office has released this statement regarding this years Christmas special.
It's the deepest part of winter, the exact midpoint, Christmas Eve – halfway out of the dark. Amy and Rory are trapped on a stricken space liner that's plummeting through banks of thick icy fog to the surface of the planet below.
Only one man has the power to save them; only one man is in possession of a machine that can clear the fog and let them land safely.That man is Kazran Sardick, a rich but lonely old miser who rules Sardicktown with a sky-mast of iron.
The Doctor's only chance of rescuing the ship's four thousand passengers is to save Kazran's soul and show him that life is worth living. For this he needs to go back, way back, to when Kazran was a boy with a life full of promise.But can the Doctor put a song in Kazran's heart and love in his life, in time for Christmas? Can he bring him out of the dark?
It's the deepest part of winter, the exact midpoint, Christmas Eve – halfway out of the dark. Amy and Rory are trapped on a stricken space liner that's plummeting through banks of thick icy fog to the surface of the planet below.
Only one man has the power to save them; only one man is in possession of a machine that can clear the fog and let them land safely.That man is Kazran Sardick, a rich but lonely old miser who rules Sardicktown with a sky-mast of iron.
The Doctor's only chance of rescuing the ship's four thousand passengers is to save Kazran's soul and show him that life is worth living. For this he needs to go back, way back, to when Kazran was a boy with a life full of promise.But can the Doctor put a song in Kazran's heart and love in his life, in time for Christmas? Can he bring him out of the dark?
Radio Times Cover
The Radio Times 11th-17th December issueFeatures a Doctor Who cover.
Katherine Jenkins interview within says
It was far worse than any nerves I've ever had for any performance. I spent a lot of time thinking about it; it's such an iconic show, and it's one that we watch as a family. I just thought, "I'd love to give it a try." But I'm the first to say I don't really consider myself an actress. So, I asked if I could go in and read to them and I thought, "Well, if I'm rubbish they won't give it to me, will they?" So I read to them and they called me on my 30th birthday and offered me the part.
Matt Smith says
It was a great privilege to do it. It's something I've always wanted to do since I started the show. I love Christmas, plus I've always wanted to film something in July that has got snow in, loads of snow ... it's very Christmassy.
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