Doctor Who Prom

It was revealed last night by Zoe Ball that this years Doctor Who Prom will be televised on Monday 26th August.

Peter Capaldi is The Doctor

Last night Peter Capaldi was revealed to the world as the Twelth Doctor, the live programme itself was watched by 6.1m people and peaked at 6.9m when the announcement was made.

Quotes:

Peter Capaldi:

“Being asked to play The Doctor is an amazing privilege. Like the Doctor himself I find myself in a state of utter terror and delight. I can't wait to get started."

Steven Moffat:

“It's an incendiary combination: one of the most talented actors of his generation is about to play the best part on television. Peter Capaldi is in the TARDIS!”

Jenna Coleman:

"I'm so excited Peter Capaldi is the man taking on the challenge of becoming the Twelfth Doctor. With Steven's writing and his talent I know we'll be making an amazing show with an incredible incarnation of number 12. I can't wait to start this new adventure!"

Ben Stephenson, BBC Drama:

“We started thinking Peter Capaldi might be the right person to take on this iconic part a few months ago. But it was only when he did a secret audition at Steven's house under the cover of darkness that we knew we had our man. He's an extraordinarily talented actor who can seemingly turn his hand to anything. We can't wait to premiere his unique take on the Doctor on Christmas Day and we are sure he's going to become one of the all-time classic Doctors.” 

Clare Moore, BBC Controller:

"Peter Capaldi has all the genius and versatility needed to take on the mantel of the great Time Lord and make the role his own.  He'll bring his own particular wisdom, charisma and wit to the Twelfth Doctor and take the show into an exciting new era.”

Capaldi has appeared in The Fires of Pompeii playing Caecilius and played John Frobisher in Torchwood: Children of Earth.

Doctor Who Live - Tonight

DOCTOR WHO LIVE: THE NEXT DOCTOR

BBC1 7PM TONIGHT

A range of guests have been announced for tonight's live broadcast. These include:

Steven Moffat
Matt Smith
Peter Davison
Bernard Cribbins
Katy Manning
Anneke Wills
Janet Fielding
Bonnie Langford

The Radio Times has indicated that Tom Baker will send a video message and the BBC Facebook page says Colin Baker will do the same.

Update:
It is being reported by some sites that the famed photographer Rankin has taken the new actors photograph ahead of tonight's reveal. This has been disclosed via Rankin's Twitter feed.

Thursday Update

Doctor Who Adventures

Issue 193

Out now.

The Radio Times has published a limited edition glossy 164 page magazine (£9.99) about the Doctor Who Companions, this is only available through mail order, so won't be available in shops. To order, call 0844 543 9836.

Vincent and the Doctor has been Nominated for the MIND media award, which publicises mental health issues.


The Official Doctor Who Experience web site is now live, so you can book those tickets on line.

Doctor Who - The Experience

With the Doctor Who Live arena tour now over it now passes the mantle over to Doctor Who -The Experience

Wednesday update

Doctor Who Adventures Magazine issue 188

Out tomorrow

Doctor Who Live official video for here

Monday update

A selection of Doctor Who Live merchandise, now available online here.

DWM Issue 427

Out 21st Oct

Don't forget Episode Two of The Nightmare Man on CBBC tomorrow at 5.15

Episode 1 & 2 repeated Wedsnesday and Thursday BBC2 at 4.30

Weekend update

The Doctor Who Live tour is underway.

Producer Craig Stanley said

This grew from the success of the Doctor Who Proms show we did in 2008. There was a real demand from the people to experience the music and monsters up close, which developed into this show. We wanted to add something to the TV experience and surprise people. We're delighted with the way it has turned out.

Friday Update

DWM Special: The 11th Doctor Vol 1 - Out now

Doctor Who Adventures issue 187 out now

Tonight is the start of the eagerly awaited Doctor Who Live show, starting at Wembley. Expect some coverage in the weekend papers.

Doctor Who Live

An action sequence from the imminent Doctor Who Live.

Monday Update

Director Richard Clark says there is one more week of filming for episode 3, before editing starts.

New Sarah Jane preview here

Composer Murray Gold to be on BBC Breakfast time tomorrow after 8.30

A glimpse of a Weeping Angel on screen.

The Doctor Who Live stage before and after pics.

Weekend update

The BBC press office have released details of Series 4 of The Sarah Jane Adventures.

Richard Clark, Director of episode 3, has confirmed night filming has ended, with at least another week of filming ahead, more details might become avaiable.

Pic shows toy r us exclusive 'Under Henge' 6 pk due November


With one week to go,Daleks rehearsing for Doctor Who Live. The first Glasgow show has been cancelled due to logisical reasons. Matt Smith video interview here

Doctor Who Live Facts & Figures

Doctor Who Live Touring party consists of approximately 80 people.

This includes cast, band & crew.

There will be 33 shows in 31 days across 9 cities.

There are 7 artic trucks containing approximately 80 tonnes of equipment.

This includes PA, Lighting, Video screens and camera equipment, musical instruments, stage set, pyrotechnics, lasers, catering equipment, wardrobe etc.

The tour caterers will whip up around 8000 meals across the duration of the tour.

Our hotel occupancy will add up to almost 3000 rooms/nights.

The cast, band and crew will be transported between venues using a combination of three sleeper and two executive coaches.16 piece band16 cast members3 sound decks

Series 6

According to her CV, Louise-Marie Bowen is playing Mrs. Rossiter China Doll in Episode 4 what are little boys made of.

The BBC have released a showreel of autumn/winter drama, featured are the first glimpse of the Christmas special, as well as David Tennents Single Dad and Christopher Eccleston in Accused. See the video here

Doctor Who live invaded the studios of Daybreak yesterday, see clip here

Wednesday update

A pull out poster was in yesterdays Sun Newspaper, who are currently running a Doctor Who competition for Tickets to Manchester's Doctor Who Live.

The Sarah Jane Adventures series 4 kicks off with Episode 1 of The Nightmare Man on Monday 11th Oct BBC1 at 5.15, episode 2 is on Tuesday. With repeats on BBC1 on Wednesday and Thursday at 4.30 pm (please note the time change for the repeats)

Richard Clark director of episode 3 & 4, says there's another nine nights of shooting for Neil Gaimans episode 3. Also that even with the series split in two, all thirteen episodes will be filmed together. Here is a better pic of filming in the quarry of Taff Wells.

More figures to be released by Character Options.

Rehearsals for Doctor Who live continue.

Weekend update 1

Nigel Planer was on the Michael Ball show yesterday discussing his involvement with

Doctor Who live, if you missed it, here is the link

Friday update

Filming of Episode 3 by Neil Gaiman has started, with guest star Surrane Jones appearing as Idris. Keep up to date with Series 6 casting here

Silas Carson has recorded the Ood track for Doctor Who Live and lazer SFX have been tested.

Wednesday update

Sorry no post Tuesday, Internet connection down, let's catch up.

Forbidden Planet exclusive, Sixth Doctor and Stealth Cyberman

from 'Attack of the Cybermen'

First glimpse of the Doctor Who Live set.

A pic of Nigel Planer as Vorgenson.

Episode 4 is finally in the can and now goes into post production.

Sunday update

Mark Gatiss' episode is coming to the end of its filming, currently they are at Waring house in Bristol, with the shoot finishing on Tuesday 21st.
Director Richard Clark says its night shoots.

The video inserts of Matt Smith for the Doctor Who live event have been filmed and edited, news is a special effect element of the show, needs repairing, prompting a trip to Amsterdam for a replacement.

Doctor Who Live Update

The cast have completed the first week of rehearsals and the animatronic Judoon head has been charged up. Matt Smith will be attending the first night at Wembley, somewhere in the audience.