Doctor Who Series 5 Episodes 4-6 French Trailer

Doctor Who Adventures 204 Cover and News

The cover for Doctor Who Adventures 204 has now been revealed and shows what can be expected from the issue. The magazine comes with information about the slimiest adventures of the Slitheen, and also includes secrets of the TARDIS with Amy Pond. There are also loads of puzzles and prizes, as well as the latest news from behind the scenes on Series 6!

Doctor Who Adventures 204 is now available in shops across the UK, at the regular price of £2.20.

Doctor Who Magazine 431 Cover and News

The cover for Doctor Who Magazine 431 has now been revealed via their Facebook page, and tells us more about what we can expect from the issue. The issue comes with a feature about the newly designed Paradigm Daleks, and asks whether it is the most controversial Dalek design ever. There is also an interview with Mark Gatiss who reveals some details about his new episode, which is currently scheduled as the Episode 9.

The other features include all the latest news about the first half of Series 6, a brand new comic strip for the Eleventh Doctor, and an article about Janet Fielding.

DWM 431 goes on sale on 10th February 2011.

David Walliams in Doctor Who Series 6

David Walliams announced on BBC Radio 2 that he will be playing an alien character in the new series of Doctor Who. “I've actually been offered a part in Doctor Who,” Walliams told BBC Radio 2. “I've said yes. I don't think I can say much, but I'll say I'm an alien.”

Before Matt Smith was handed the role of Doctor, it was rumoured that Walliams himself would play the Eleventh Doctor. “I think any actor wouldn't turn that down," said Walliams. “I won't be cast now though because they're getting younger.”

Doctor Who Series 6 Episode 7 Title Revealed

The Spotlight page for Simon Fisher-Becker has listed him as playing Dorium Maldavar in the seventh episode of Series 6, which has the working title of ‘Demons Run’. The story is written by Steven Moffat and will end on a cliffhanger to conclude the first half of the series.

Details about the storyline and Maldavar’s character are currently unknown, however it is believed that River Song will feature heavily in the story.

The running order of Series 6 can be seen below:

1. TBA (Part One) – by Steven Moffat
2. TBA (Part Two) – by Steven Moffat
3. TBA – by Steve Thompson
4. TBA – by Neil Gaiman
5. The Rebel Flesh (Part One) – by Matthew Graham
6. Gangers (Part Two) – by Matthew Graham
7. Demons Run (Part One) – by Steven Moffat

Doctor Who Series 6 - Hugh Bonneville Cast as Pirate Captain

The BBC has announced that Hugh Bonneville will be playing the Pirate Captain in the new series of Doctor Who, which begins this Spring. Bonneville is one of the UK’s most accomplished and familiar actors, having appeared in the recent 'Downton Abbey' and movies including ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’.

Discussing his new role in Doctor Who, Bonneville said: “When I was a boy THAT music and Jon Pertwee's Doctor had me peeking out from behind the sofa every Saturday night. All these years later I am thrilled to be appearing in the new series. Although the Pirate's fears and demons are different to those of the young lad who watched through his fingers, they are no less vivid and terrifying; this new adventure is not for the faint-hearted.”

Doctor Who at the National Television Awards

It proved to be a very disappointing night for Doctor Who at the National Television Awards yesterday, with it losing out on the awards for Best Drama and Best Actor. The award for Best Drama instead went to Waterloo Road, a very surprising result considering the other competition, and the award for Best Actor went to David Jason, a deserving winner although disappointing for Matt Smith.

The cause for the lack of awards for Doctor Who was almost certainly due to a split vote, with many people being fans of both Doctor Who and Sherlock, and also both Matt Smith and Benedict Cumberbatch. However, Steven Moffat should still be very proud for his two main shows and lead actors being nominated for awards, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future to win awards!

Doctor Who National Television Awards Video

Doctor Who Adventures 200 Cover and News

The cover for Doctor Who Adventures 200 has now been revealed and shows what can be expected from the issue. The magazine celebrates its two-hundredth issue by bringing you 200 brilliant Doctor Who facts, as well as a new scary comic strip and loads of puzzles and exclusive posters. There is also a giant crossword, information about uploads and the salt solution!

Doctor Who Adventures 200 is now available in shops across the UK, at the regular price of £2.20.

Doctor Who Series 6 Episode Order Changed

Steven Moffat has exclusively revealed in the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine that the episode order for Series 6 has now been shuffled, with the order of Episodes 3, 4 and 9 being changed.

Moffat states that the reason for the change is that there was “Not Enough Outside and Too Many Torches in the first run of seven.” The details of the episodes as printed in the magazine can be viewed below.

Episodes 1 & 2

Written by head writer Steven Moffat, this two-part season opener sees the Doctor, Amy and Rory embarking on an epic adventure in 1960s America. The team are joined once again by the mysterious River Song, played by Alex Kingston, while Stuart Milligan and Mark Sheppard guest star in major roles. The director is Toby Haynes.

Episode 3

Formerly Episode 9, this episode comes from the pen of Steve Thompson. A newcomer to Doctor Who, Steve won the Art Council’s Meyer-Whitworth award for new writing for his 2004 play, Damages. For television, he has written episodes of ITV’s Whistleblowers, and most notably the second episode of the BBC’s acclaimed Sherlock. This episode is set to go in front of the cameras early in the New Year, as part of Block Four.

Episode 4

Now moved from its original position of Episode 3 is the much-anticipated story by award-winning author Neil Gaiman. The adventure guest-stars Suranne Jones playing someone who Neil tells us “might just turn out to be an old acquaintance with a new face.” Episode 4 is directed by Richard Clark.

Episodes 5 & 6

Tentatively titled The Rebel Flesh and Gangers, this story is written by Matthew Graham and directed by Julian Simpson, while the guest cast includes Raquel Cassidy, Marshall Lancaster, Sarah Smart and Mark Bonnar.

Episode 7

Steven Moffat writes the concluding script for the first half of the season, which will form half of the fourth recording block along with Episode 3.

Episode 9

After Steven Moffat’s conclusion to the mid-season cliffhanger, the series continues with Episode 9, by Mark Gatiss. (This was previously Episode 4.) Directed by Richard Clark, the guest cast includes Daniel Mays, Andrew Tiernan, Leila Hoffman, Emma Cunniffe, Jamie Oram and Sophie Cosson.

Doctor Who Magazine 430 Cover and News

The cover for Doctor Who Magazine 430 has now been revealed via their Facebook page, and tells us more about what we can expect from the issue. The issue comes with a new look and includes interviews with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, who secretly reveal their opinions on each other’s dress-sense, acting ability, and snogging skills!

The other features include all the latest news about the first half of Series 6, a brand new comic strip for the Eleventh Doctor, and a list of all the classic stories to be released on DVD this year.

DWM 430 goes on sale on 13th January 2011.

Doctor Who Adventures 199 Cover and News

The cover for Doctor Who Adventures 199 has now been revealed and shows what can be expected from the issue. The magazine is bursting with scares, monsters and action this week, and comes with loads of new monster facts, secrets from ‘A Christmas Carol’, and some very sneaky puzzles and quizzes.

There are also the regular features including posters, competitions and a comic strip.

Doctor Who Adventures 199 is now available in shops across the UK, at the regular price of £2.20.

Doctor Who A Christmas Carol Viewing Figures

It has been reported that the final viewing figures for ‘A Christmas Carol’ show that the programme was watched by 12.11 million viewers, with a 41.8% share of the total TV Audience. This figure puts Doctor Who as the third most watched programme of Christmas Day.

'A Christmas Carol' is the fourth highest rating for the series since it returned in 2005, behind 'Voyage of the Damned', 'The Next Doctor' and 'The End of Time', and is also the most watched story during Matt Smith’s tenure as the Eleventh Doctor.

Jimmy Vee Returns to Doctor Who Series 6

The Evening Times has revealed that the actor Jimmy Vee is returning to Doctor Who for a story that is being filmed this year, although details of who or what he’s playing are being kept top secret. Jimmy has played many roles on the show and has already acted alongside the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Doctors. He is probably best known for the role of Bannakaffalatta in ‘Voyage of the Damned’ and the recurring Graske and Groske monsters.

“The 3ft 8in Glasgow performer has appeared in half a dozen episodes of the cult sci-fi show, and even joined the Australian pop icon in the Christmas special three years ago. He also played a goblin in the first Harry Potter film and is regularly called on for parts in kid’s Doctor Who spin-off, The Sarah Jane Adventures.”

The full article can be read here.

Doctor Who 'A Christmas Carol' Poll Results

The poll for this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, ‘A Christmas Carol’, showed that the average rating out of five stars was 4.7 stars, meaning that this story was thought of as ‘Excellent’.

The results of the polls for Series 5 are shown below in order to compare the results with this Christmas episode.

Series 5 Poll Results:

The Eleventh Hour – 4.6
The Beast Below – 4.1
Victory of the Daleks – 4.0
The Time of Angels – 4.3
Flesh and Stone – 4.7
The Vampires of Venice – 4.8
Amy’s Choice – 4.5
The Hungry Earth – 4.4
Cold Blood – 4.7
Vincent and the Doctor – 4.6
The Lodger – 4.8
The Pandorica Opens – 5.0
The Big Bang – 4.2
A Christmas Carol – 4.7

Doctor Who Adventures 198 Cover and News

The cover for Doctor Who Adventures 198 has now been revealed and shows what can be expected from the issue. The magazine has got loads of extra information about ‘A Christmas Carol’ this week, and includes a list of the greatest moments from the special episode. You also have the chance to learn all about flying sharks and get stuck into the massive Sardicktown wordsearch.

Doctor Who Adventures 198 will be available in shops across the UK, at the regular price of £2.20.

Doctor Who Series 6 BBC America Trailer

Doctor Who ‘A Christmas Carol’ Viewing Figures

The overnight viewing figures for this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, ‘A Christmas Carol’, showed that the programme was watched by 10.3 million viewers, the highest overnight result for an episode during Matt Smith’s tenure as the Eleventh Doctor.

The share of the audience was 39.8%, and it was the second highest rated programme of the day. The final viewing figures will be released in January 2011, and will also show the amount of viewers who watched the episode on BBC iPlayer.

Doctor Who Series 6 Screen Caps by Blink

Doctor Who Series 6 Trailer (2011)

There will be 10 screen caps from the trailer posted at 14:00.