Orbituaries

Well known actor Richard Briers passed away on Sunday aged 79. Richard played the role of the Chief Caretaker in the Seventh Doctor adventure Paradise Towers and appeared in the Torchwood episode A Day in the Death.

Orbituaries

Well known actor Peter Gilmore passed away on 3rd February, He played the role of Brazen in the 5th Doctor story Frontios.

Orbituaries - Bernard Horsfall

It is with sadness that we report the passing of actor Bernard Horsfall, who has appeared in 14 episodes of Doctor Who, along side the Third and Fourth Doctor.

Philip Madoc 1934-2012

It is with sadness we report the passing of actor Philip Madoc, who has had numerous connections with the programme. Appearing in The Krotons & The War Games alongside the Second Doctor, but is best known as Solon from the Brain of Morbius.

Roy Skelton RIP

The actor Roy Skelton has passed away after a stroke, he is best known for his voice work on classic Doctor Who, where he provided the voice for both Cybermen and Daleks. Although the press seem to concentrate on his work as Zippy and George on Rainbow.

Friday Update

Sorry no post yesterday, ran out of time, been working on the new look whats on section, which has now moved over to the website.

Straight after Doctor Who tomorrow night CBBC is showing a tribute to Elisabeth Sladen. Below is the Radio Times listing. More updates to follow tomorrow morning.

My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen

Saturday 23 April 6:45pm - 7:00pm CBBC

Airing immediately after Doctor Who on BBC1, here's a celebration of the Time Lord's greatest companion played by actor Elisabeth Sladen, who passed away this week. Contributors include David Tennant and Matt Smith. Producers Gillane Seaborne and Brian Minchin.

Tom Baker's Tribute to Lis Sladen

Sarah Jane dead? No, impossible! Impossible. Only last week I agreed to do six new audio adventures with her for Big Finish Productions. She can't be dead. But she is: she died yesterday morning. Cancer. I had no idea she was ill; she was so private, never wanted any fuss, and now, gone. A terrible blow to her friends and a shattering blow for all those fans of the programme whose lives were touched every Saturday evening by her lovely heroic character, Sarah-Jane Smith. ... Those sweet memories of happy days with Lis Sladen, the lovely, witty, kind and so talented Lis Sladen. I am consoled by the memories. I was there, I knew her, she was good to me and I shall always be grateful, and I shall miss her.

David Tennant's Tribute

I just can't believe that Lis is gone. She seemed invincible. The same woman who enchanted my childhood, enchanted my time on Doctor Who and enchanted generations who have watched her and fallen in love with her – just like I did. I feel very honoured to have shared a TARDIS with Sarah Jane Smith, and I feel very lucky to have shared some time with Lis Sladen. She was extraordinary.

Matt Smith's Tribute

What struck me about Lis was her grace. She welcomed me, educated me, and delighted me with her tales and adventures on Doctor Who. And she also seemed to have a quality of youth that not many people retain as they go through life. Her grace and kindness will stay with me because she had such qualities in abundance and shared them freely. I will miss her, as will the world of Doctor Who and all the Doctors that had the good pleasure to work with Lis Sladen and travel the universe with Sarah Jane.

Midweek Catch up

More casting news for Series 6. Frances Barbers online CV has been updated stating she is playing a Kovarian, probably in the Demons Run episode. Also Geoffrey Burton is playing Nasa man, likely to be in the opening episodes.

Torchwood continues filming in America, with Eve Myles in attendance.

A selection of photographs from the upcoming Doctor Who experience can be seen here

This weekend the Guardian and Observer newspapers are giving away free CD's.
The Hounds of Artemis read by Matt Smith and The Rings of Steel read by Arthur Darvill. Then all next week the Guardian is offering free downloads from the Hornets Nest range, which is read by Tom Baker.

It is regret that we announced the passing of actor T.P McKenna, who portrayed the Captain in the 7th Doctor story The greatest show in the galaxy.

Graham Crowden R.I.P

Actor Graham Crowden passed away, Graham was in line for the role of the Doctor after Patrick Troughton left, but resurfaced as the evil Soldeed in Tom Baker's story The Horns of Nimon.

You can read the BBC report here.