Doctor Who Magazine 632

Peter is a regular contributor to Blogtor Who and has also written for Doctor Who Magazine's Cosplay feature. His art was published in BBC Books' Doctor Who: 100 Illustrated Adventures, while a number of his essays appear in the You and Who series of books. He lives in Ireland with a wife who's remarkably understanding of being dragged across to the UK to take photos of him outside police boxes and a son who was plonked down in front of "Rose" at eight months old and hasn't looked back since.

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Dr Who The Monster of Fang Rock (Charity Book)

Dr Who The Monster of Fang Rock (Charity Book) Available to order from www.obversebooks.co.uk THIS BOOK IS A CHARITY FUNDRAISER AND NOT TO BE BOUGHT FOR RESALE – THEREFORE ONLY ONE COPY PER ORDER PLEASE! Fang Rock lighthouse stands as a beacon in the dark, they say, warning ships to stay away from the jagged rocks which surround it. But sometimes a light in the darkness can act as a beacon of another sort altogether, attracting those with evil in their hearts. Dr Who has a new story to tell, so why not pull up a chair in front of the fire and listen in? The latest in the Cushing Dr Who series of charity releases. All profits will be donated to the Forward Trust, a social justice charity that supports people to recover from addiction or leave behind crime, helping them move on in life with family, friends, jobs, homes, and a sense of belonging. Categorised under: Books, Story books

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Chibnall Says the Real Issue Facing Doctor Who’s Future Isn’t What Everybody Is “Moaning About”

Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has shared his thoughts on the programme’s future, arguing that the biggest challenge facing the series is funding, not the issues debated by fans online. Speaking on the Who Corner to Corner podcast, Chibnall discussed the BBC’s decision to seek a new production partner following the end of the Disney+ co-production agreement. “I think the biggest thing you can say about all of that is it’s very easy to miss the point that this is primarily about money,” Chibnall said. “It’s not really about all of the things that everybody is banging on about and moaning about or getting emotional about.” He continued by pointing to wider pressures across the television industry. “It’s very hard for the BBC to fund their programmes right now because of what’s been done to them in terms of funding agreements over the past 15 years and the slow whittling away of that, and the increase in big Hollywood monoliths and conglomerates really taking over the market.” According to Chibnall, those financial pressures affect drama production across the BBC. “The BBC can’t afford to fully fund any drama now, and it certainly can’t afford to fund Doctor Who.” He added that, in his view, “any discussion around it is about money more than anything else”, saying that point had been “missed a little” in much of the discussion surrounding the programme’s future. Chibnall was also clear that he believes the BBC still wants to continue producing the series. “This is a BBC that cannot afford to make shows that it wants to make. The BBC wants to make Doctor Who. Don’t be in any doubt about that.” Discussing the practicalities of the BBC’s current search for a new production partner, Chibnall said prospective companies would inevitably focus on financial questions first. “If I’m a production company and I’m looking at things that are going out to tender, what I’m going to want to know is, well, what’s the budget? How many episodes? And where’s the funding coming from? And until that’s sorted, you can’t really move forward.” He also stressed that he has no involvement in the current process. “That’s not me saying I have anything. I’m not going anywhere near any of that process, just in case anybody misreads that. Absolutely not.” Addressing the end of the Disney partnership, Chibnall described it as another funding challenge rather than a creative one. “I guess the by-product of the Disney deal ending is you had a funder, and then that funder is now gone, and it’s hard.” “It will take some work to then convince other co-production partners to come in at that point when somebody else has dropped out. So, like I say, it all reverts back to money, and those are knotty problems that do take time.” Looking beyond the immediate funding issues, Chibnall suggested that any future incarnation of Doctor Who will need to embrace today’s television landscape rather than attempt to recreate the past. “Anybody thinking that it can go back to the past, or that any approach in the past is applicable, it just isn’t any more.” “It’s entirely different to making a show three or four years ago, let alone ten, twenty, sixty years ago.” He concluded by saying the programme would need both long-term planning and a fresh creative vision. “It’s really going to require a lot of thought and a big visionary take that is going to be there for the ensuing ten years, because who knows what television looks like in three years, let alone five or ten.” “It’s always been the challenge for Doctor Who. It’s always been at the forefront of those things. It always has been a pioneer, and it’s got to be that again somehow.”

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Doctor Who: Dawn of the Daleks – Out Now!

The Fugitive Doctor heads into the Daleks’ past to save her own future in Doctor Who: Dawn of the Daleks, out now from Titan Comics This year’s multi-media Doctor Who adventure, Circuit Breaker continues with the second of two issues from Titan Comics. It’s already featured battles with Sontarans, Cyberman, and Daleks in audiobooks, magazines, and comics. Now, Circuit Breaker #2: Dawn of the Daleks arrives, as the Fugitive Doctor and Osgood head to the planet Skaro in the ancient past. In 1975’s Genesis of the Daleks, the Fourth Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry were on Skaro without the TARDIS. Worse still, Kaled soldiers confiscated the Time Ring – their only way off the planet. In Circuit Breaker the Time Ring has mysteriously materialised in UNIT’s Black Archive. Soon, its unstable energies threatening to destroy London. If the Fugitive can’t get it back where it belongs, her future will end in the Daleks’ past… Dawn of the Daleks is written by Dan Watters with art by Sami Kivelä, the team behind Everyone Must Go!, and The Prison Paradox. You can find links for buying in the US, or from Forbidden Planet in the UK here. Dawn of the Daleks comes with five variant covers to choose from: Circuit Breaker continues throughout August and September, in books, audios, comics and even more. Check here for the complete list of chapters, as well as release dates. Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker #2 Dawn of the Daleks: The Doctor Travels To The War-Ravaged World Of Skaro As She Battles The Daleks With The Fate Of Their Kaled Forebears At Stake! Circuit Breaker continues with Castling, from East Side Games on the 6th of August Like this: Like Loading…

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Doctor Who The Complete Jodie Whittaker Years Blu-ray (USA)

Doctor Who The Complete Jodie Whittaker Years Blu-ray (USA) Available to order from www.amazon.com Travel through time and space in this 12-disc set that collects every episode featuring the Thirteenth Doctor! Jump on the TARDIS for an adventure through time and space with the Thirteenth Doctor’s Jodie Whittaker as she travels to the far future to the planet Kandoka, or visits Nikola Tesla in the past. With the Thirteenth Doctor sorting out fair play across the universe, she is never too far away from her trusted friends Yaz (Mandip Gill), Ryan (Tosin Cole), Graham (Bradley Walsh), and Dan (John Bishop) as they battle against the Doctor’s deadliest foes including the Daleks, Cybermen, and a mysterious man who calls himself O (Sacha Dawan). This is a Doctor Who collection you do not want to miss out on! Categorised under: DVD, USA / Canada

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Doctor Who The Complete Peter Capaldi Years Blu-ray (USA)

Doctor Who The Complete Peter Capaldi Years Blu-ray (USA) Available to order from www.amazon.com Peter Capaldi’s tenure as the Twelfth Doctor (2014-2017) was one full of excitement, intense drama, and bone-dry humor. Now, in the midst of his curtain-call, all of the episodes have been collected, along with over 3 hours of bonus content, in one beautiful lay-flat book package. Categorised under: DVD, USA / Canada

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Doctor Who The Complete Matt Smith Years Blu-ray (USA)

Doctor Who The Complete Matt Smith Years Blu-ray (USA) Available to order from www.amazon.com This special release comes in a collectible lay-flat book and features the Complete Matt Smith episodes, including series five through seven, all of Matt Smith’s Christmas Specials including The Time of the Doctor, his last Christmas Special, plus the 50th Anniversary Special The Day of the Doctor in 3D and 2D, and An Adventure in Space and Time all at full 1080p resolution. New bonus features include the 2013 Doctor Who Proms Concert, Matt Smith’s two Sarah Jane Adventures episodes, the Five(ish) Doctors Reboot, and more! A perfect gift and highly collectible item for the Doctor Who and Matt Smith fan! Categorised under: DVD, USA / Canada

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One Last Time With Feelings

Verity! began as six women talking about Doctor Who almost fourteen years ago.* A lot has changed for us and the show and it's been a wonderful journey, but this will be our last episode (our 545th, for anyone keeping track.) To close out the podcast, all six of us got together to record a look back. We talked about our initial hopes for the podcast when we started, the path Verity! took to today, and what the future holds for us. Plus lots of stories and love for our listeners! Do you have a memory related to Verity! that you want to share? Please leave us a comment here or tag us on Bluesky. Thank you for listening and if you are so inclined maybe check out one of our other projects. Read Liz's book Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The Politics of Doctor Who Read Lynne's book The Infinite Loop: Archives and Time Travel in the Popular Imagination Watch/listen to Erika on Total Party Kill Listen to Kat on OG Start the Music (Festival edition link coming soon) Read (or listen to) Tansy's book Time of the Cat "Things end. That's all. Everything ends, and it's always sad. But everything begins again too, and that's... always happy. Be happy." -- The Doctor (The Return of Doctor Mysterio) ^K *At time of posting it's been 13 years and 225 days

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The Ultima Evil

The audio adventures of the Twelfth Doctor (Jon Culshaw) and his new companion Ash (Gwithian Evans), a wandering bard from the end of the universe, continue today. This time, they’re facing a truly heinous foe... This story begins above the world of Doorahla, where the fascist Ultima are unleashing vicious force upon their enemies and performing depraved experiments on their captives. That is, until the TARDIS arrives. High above the ruined world of Doorahla, the Ultima have convened. The enemy’s devastation of their forces is finally over. The key to their victory is finally at hand. And on top of all that, they’ve captured a Time Lord. All hail the Ultima. Writer and producer Alfie Shaw said: “Wings of Steel is actually the middle part of a trilogy as it continues on from The Beautiful and the Damned with no time jump for the TARDIS team. This episode is really about the mundanity of evil. Horrific crimes perpetrated by people who view their actions as mundane – the equivalent of filling in a spreadsheet. Obviously, the Doctor and Ash have something to say about all that...” Lead actor Jon Culshaw added: “This is a terrific script. Once again, it’s a story that reflects the real world. It casts your mind to regimes and periods of history which are absolutely insane, and individuals who get wrapped up in egotism on a grand, nation-crushing scale, and the short-sightedness that can rot into the most appalling, ridiculous decisions. The villains here symbolise a great deal of that. And it’s a great place for the Doctor to place his sense of morality – it allows all of those wonderful speeches to be unleashed from him.” The Twelfth Doctor Adventures continues next week with Duty of Care, in which tensions flare between the Doctor and Ash, just as a mysterious killer is picking off all the villains the Doctor had previously spared the lives of.

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Chris Chibnall Comments About Tender Process

Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has given his take on the show being put out to competitive tender, giving us a stark reminder: “It’s about money”. The writer, who helmed the series through Jodie Whittaker’s tenure as the Doctor, from 2018 to 2022, spoke candidly about the process during a recent appearance on a podcast, saying that it’s “very easy to miss the point that this is primarily about money.” He told the WHO Corner to Corner podcast: “It’s very hard for the BBC to fund their programmes right now because of what’s been done to them in terms of funding agreements over the past 15 years and the slow whittling away of that, and the increase in big Hollywood monoliths and conglomerates really taking over the market. And, really, what you’ve got is the BBC can’t afford to fully fund any drama now and it certainly can’t afford to fund Doctor Who. “Any discussion around it is about money more than anything else, and I think that that’s been missed a little in the discourse that I saw around the show. “There’s all kinds of other things and obviously it’s hugely disappointing and hasn’t been handled brilliantly. But really, the big story is, look, this is a BBC that cannot afford to make shows that it wants to make. The BBC wants to make Doctor Who. Don’t be in any doubt about that.” Earlier this year, it was announced that Doctor Who would be put out to tender, with production company Bad Wolf no longer producing the show and showrunner Russell T Davies stepping back. As part of that announcement, it was confirmed that the 2026 Christmas special would be cancelled – however, the BBC has confirmed the show will eventually return “in all its glory”. Since then, various figures involved with Doctor Who have had their say, with former showrunner Steven Moffat arguing that a hard reboot would be a “bad idea”. Fans are now waiting for news on the series’ future, although it’s tipped to be off screen until at least 2028.

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Talks to Joumana Medlej about her choice of The Invasion of Time (2/6)

Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online reviewers, writers, actors...the USP of this podcast is it's variety of guests and the fact that they all bring their own unique perspective to the podcast. The guest chooses the story, be it one they love, hate or are completely indifferent, and amongst the gossip is trivia, critique and personal experience.

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Doctor Who The Six Doctors TD Novel 1

Doctor Who The Six Doctors TD Novel 1 Available to order from www.amazon.co.uk, www.hive.co.uk, www.bookshop.org and www.waterstones.com The Six Doctors is a ‘lost classic’ by Terrance Dicks, revealing the original conception of The Five Doctors. Based on newly discovered scripts and treatments by Terrance Dicks – perhaps the most beloved Doctor Who author of all – Simon Guerrier’s novelisation of The Six Doctors reveals the original conception of The Five Doctors, a radically different take on one of the most celebrated Who adventures ever told. ‘Play the game, Doctor. Destroy your other selves!’ Fireballs tear through time and space. Each one hunts down a different incarnation of the Doctor… ready to erase them in an instant. But one Doctor is offered a terrible alternative. He can not only survive but live forever – if he agrees to help destroy his other selves. One Doctor. One timeline. One victor. The Fourth Doctor would usually refuse without hesitation. But after escaping E-Space he feels his life running out and knows he is nearing the end of his time. With nothing to lose, he accepts his role in the deadliest game of all… Categorised under: Books, Story books

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Doctor Who The Vampire Mutation TD Novel 2

Doctor Who The Vampire Mutation TD Novel 2 Available to order from www.amazon.co.uk, www.hive.co.uk, www.bookshop.org and www.waterstones.com Categorised under: Books, Story books

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The DWP Echo Chamber #33 – Neverland

Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this edition, James and Michele talk about Neverland by Alan Barnes, released in July 2002 and is the thirty third story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Neverland from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

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Video of the Day – Doctor Who: Motivational Quotes, 2026

A Doctor Who fan from the tender age of nine, my first Doctor was Tom Baker (and I have the long scarf to prove it!) I like New Who and the classics as well as classic cars and classic rock. Geek by profession and by choice, happily married and never ready for Winter.

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Chris Chibnall Says Doctor Who’s Tendering Process Is All About Securing Proper Funding

Former Doctor Who showrunner, Chris Chibnall, has really hit the nail on the head by explaining that one of the core components of the show going out to tender is finance. And yes, that’s what this really is about. It’s not just about creative decisions: it’s finding a team who can help to fund the programme. Speaking to the WHO Corner to Corner podcast, Chibnall explained: “I think the biggest thing you can say about all of that is it’s very easy to miss the point ‒ that this is primarily about money… It’s very hard for the BBC to fund their programmes right now because of what’s been done to them in terms of funding agreements over the past 15 years and the slow whittling away of that. And the increase in big Hollywood monoliths and conglomerates really taking over the market. And really what you’ve got is a [BBC that] can’t afford to fully fund any drama now — and it certainly can’t afford to fund Doctor Who. “Any discussion around it is about money more than anything else. And I think that that’s been missed… in the discourse that I saw around the show. There’s all kinds of other things [involved], and obviously, it’s hugely disappointing and [the tender process so far] hasn’t been handled brilliantly. But really, the big story is: ‘Look, this is a BBC that cannot afford to make shows that it wants to make.’ The BBC wants to make Doctor Who. Don’t be in any doubt about that.” He sounds pretty much spot on actually. The BBC has been whittled away over the years and simply cannot afford to do what it used to do. Like his era of Doctor Who or not, Chibnall knows the industry well, so he’s on the, uh, money, as it were. He further explains why the process of putting it out to tender is taking some time: “If I’m a production company and I’m looking at things that are going out for tender, what I’m going to want to know is: ‘Well, what’s the budget? How many episodes? And where’s the funding coming from?’ And until that’s sorted, you know, you can’t really move forward for it.” Again, it all makes sense. And it’s positive because once more, Chris is correct: simply wanting to put Doctor Who out to tender means the BBC is committed to it. Nonetheless, we expect details of the process to be announced later this year. Like this: Like Loading...

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Former Doctor Who showrunner responds to question about competitive tender process: It is about money

Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has given his take on the show being put out to competitive tender, giving us a stark reminder: "It's about money". Ad The writer, who helmed the series through Jodie Whittaker's tenure as the Doctor, from 2018 to 2022, spoke candidly about the process during a recent appearance on a podcast, saying that it's "very easy to miss the point that this is primarily about money." He told the WHO Corner to Corner podcast: "It’s very hard for the BBC to fund their programmes right now because of what’s been done to them in terms of funding agreements over the past 15 years and the slow whittling away of that, and the increase in big Hollywood monoliths and conglomerates really taking over the market. And, really, what you’ve got is the BBC can’t afford to fully fund any drama now and it certainly can’t afford to fund Doctor Who. "Any discussion around it is about money more than anything else, and I think that that’s been missed a little in the discourse that I saw around the show. "There’s all kinds of other things and obviously it’s hugely disappointing and hasn’t been handled brilliantly. But really, the big story is, look, this is a BBC that cannot afford to make shows that it wants to make. The BBC wants to make Doctor Who. Don’t be in any doubt about that." Billie Piper in Doctor Who episode The Reality War. BBC Earlier this year, it was announced that Doctor Who would be put out to tender, with production company Bad Wolf no longer producing the show and showrunner Russell T Davies stepping back. As part of that announcement, it was confirmed that the 2026 Christmas special would be cancelled - however, the BBC has confirmed the show will eventually return "in all its glory". Since then, various figures involved with Doctor Who have had their say, with former showrunner Steven Moffat arguing that a hard reboot would be a "bad idea". Fans are now waiting for news on the series' future, although it's tipped to be off screen until at least 2028. Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Ad Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Doctor Who Circuit Breaker SDCC 2026 Jay Anacleto Foil Cover Now at FP

Doctor Who Circuit Breaker SDCC 2026 Jay Anacleto Foil Cover Now at FP Available to order from www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk DOCTOR WHO: CIRCUIT BREAKER #1 SDCC EXCLUSIVE JAY ANACLETO VIRGIN FOIL SDCC edition comes with an exclusive Jay Anacleto virgin foil cover. In Adversary of the Daleks, the Doctor arrives in Thessaloniki in ancient Greece where she discovers that even the gods fear strange visitors from across the universe. (W) Dan Watters, Dulce M. Montoya (A) Roberta Ingranata, Sami Kivelä, Valentina Bianconi Categorised under: Books, Graphic novels and comics

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Bergerac season 3 confirms casting of Doctor Who and Only Fools and Horses legends

U&Drama has confirmed that Bergerac is set to return for a third season, while also announcing a handful of new cast members - and they include Georgia Tennant and Tessa Peake-Jones. Ad The upcoming instalment of the rebooted series, filming on which is now underway, is expected to return to U and U&Drama in 2027, with Damien Molony once again leading the cast as cop Jim Bergerac. Tennant, who's known for playing the role of Jenny, the Doctor's daughter, in Doctor Who, joins the line-up as Laura, while Peake-Jones, who audiences will recognise from her role as Raquel Turner in the iconic BBC comedy Only Fools and Horses, joins the cast as Carol. Also joining the fray are Jason Flemyng (Black Mirror) as Alistair and Lee Ingleby (The Serpent Queen) as Dominic. Jenny (Georgia Tennant) in Doctor Who. BBC The new season will follow Bergerac (Moloney) as he heads back to Jersey for a brand-new case. The official synopsis reads: "Bergerac embarks upon his most shocking case yet, when his only significant lead in a suspicious death is a DNA match to Jersey's most notorious unsolved case - the Devil's Hole murder. "To solve the case in the present, Bergerac must dig deep into the past as he uncovers evidence of a satanic cabal that goes right to the heart of Jersey society. Meanwhile, with daughter Kim away at college, could Jim have finally met his perfect match when he meets down-to-earth physiotherapist, Laura (Tennant), whilst Charlie's life falls apart when she confronts a home intruder with devastating consequences." Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs Chapman in Grantchester. KUDOS FOR ITV Alongside Molony, other returning cast members include Zoë Wanamaker, who will be back as Charlie Hungerford, and Robert Gilbert, who's set to return as Barney Crozier. Sasha Behar will also be back as Uma Dalal, alongside Celine Arden as Kara Molloy and Luke Nunn as Simon Calvert. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Google reCAPTCHA and its required purposes. Accept and continue Other guest stars in season 3 will include Sean Gilder (Slow Horses) as Les, Alexander Cobb (Towards Zero) as Jake, Sule Rimi (Andor) as Jonathan, Matti Houghton (Believe Me) as Catherine, Liam Garrigan (Transformers) as Patrick, Elen Rhys (The One That Got Away) as Esme, and Sebastian Armesto (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) as Edward. The rebooted series first launched in 2025, and has proved to be hugely popular among viewers. The second season, which launched back in April, averaged 1.3 million viewers across its 6-episode run, according to U&Drama. Ad Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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A strange new world for the Second Doctor

The full-cast audio adventures of the Second Doctor (Michael Troughton) continue today with three brand-new episodes. Along with his friends, Jamie (Frazer Hines), Zoe (Wendy Padbury) and Raven (Emma Noakes), the Doctor is on the run from his own people, the Time Lords. To escape them, the quartet take a desperate jump in the TARDIS, and end up on Earth, 1963 – or a world rather like it. This is an alternate Earth, where the Doctor never arrived, and history played out differently for many of his friends. The Doctor tries to hide out here in a remote windmill on the edge of a marsh, but he can’t stay out of trouble for long. He soon meets this world’s versions of familiar faces including Lethbridge-Stewart (Jon Culshaw) and Liz Shaw (Daisy Ashford), and encounters dangerous enemies including the Krotons and the Daleks (Nicholas Briggs)! Doctor Who – The Second Doctor Adventures: The Haunted Windmill is now available to purchase for just £19.99 (download to own) or £24.99 (download to own + collector’s edition CD box set), exclusively here. Please note: the collector’s edition CD box set is strictly limited to 1,500 copies and will not be re-pressed. The three new Second Doctor stories, all scripted by Alan Barnes, are: The Haunted Windmill An Emergency Beacon Alert from Gallifrey means trouble for the Doctor, Raven, Jamie and Zoe. Their only possible escape is a desperate plan that seems to change everything. The TARDIS arrives in a strange land. Strange, but uncannily familiar too. The Crystal Ship A failed rocket-plane mission crashes to Earth. But where are the crew? The Doctor and Raven encounter Professor Quigley and his trusty, undervalued assistant, Liz Shaw. Will scientific hubris lead to the end of the human race? A certain Miss Heriot has other plans in mind. The Hungry Glass A mysterious mirror, a glimpsed figure and powerful static electric discharges form a web of intrigue that draws in friends and foes from history. Lead actor Michael Troughton, the son of original Second Doctor actor Patrick Troughton, said: “My first reaction to these scripts was, hey, what’s going on here? But the minute you get the idea behind this alternate reality, you immediately understand what’s going on, and it’s brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. “Working with Frazer is always great fun. We have that same kind of empathy that my dad and him had. There are certain actors that you get that with. And I’ve got a real soft spot for Wendy. She’s done so much and she hasn’t changed one iota. She still has that wonderful enthusiasm, that sparkle in her eye.” His co-star Wendy Padbury added: “Alan’s written really, really good scripts. Really readable, it lifts nicely off the page. I think the concept of the story is just brilliant, and it has moments of humour, which I always love.

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Tops & Bottom Tens - Dom Carter Tops the Classic Series

Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online reviewers, writers, actors...the USP of this podcast is it's variety of guests and the fact that they all bring their own unique perspective to the podcast. The guest chooses the story, be it one they love, hate or are completely indifferent, and amongst the gossip is trivia, critique and personal experience.

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Video of the Day – Late Show with David Letterman, 2014

A Doctor Who fan from the tender age of nine, my first Doctor was Tom Baker (and I have the long scarf to prove it!) I like New Who and the classics as well as classic cars and classic rock. Geek by profession and by choice, happily married and never ready for Winter.

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Star Cops on the edge of war

It’s a difficult time for the International Space Police Force. With Earth’s mineral resources running low, and international tensions high, the pressure is on the Star Cops to de-escalate the situation before full-blown war breaks out. In the first three episodes of Star Cops: Conflict, they’ve already dealt with sabotage on the Moon and deadly intrigue at a movie premiere, but the biggest threats are yet to come. The full-cast audio drama miniseries returns for its final three episodes, released monthly from September to November 2026, and building to a climax where the stakes are higher than ever. Based on the 1987 BBC series, the Star Cops audio series features the voices of three original TV cast members – David Calder as Commander Nathan Spring, Linda Newton as Chief Superintendent Pal Kenzy, and Trevor Cooper as Inspector Colin Devis. Episodes four to six of Conflict also star Philip Olivier (Brookside, Hollyoaks) as Inspector Paul Bailey, Jessica Martin (Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy) as Space Agencies Assembly director Alexandra Myers, and Ben Miles (Andor, The Crown) as lunar businessman Howard Lesser. Further guest cast will be announced at a later date. These three episodes will be released monthly from September to November 2026. The complete Star Cops: Conflict series bundle, including these plus the three episodes already released, is now available to pre-order for just £50 (as digital downloads to own), exclusively here. The three action-packed audio dramas are: When a stolen cargo shuttle drifts back into lunar orbit, seemingly deserted, Nathan and Paul investigate. They uncover a conspiracy involving hijacking, smuggling – and claims of a creature at loose. As tensions escalate between the superpowers back on Earth, Nathan finds that Moonbase is in grave danger. But can he trust an anonymous warning enough to order an evacuation or is it just a bluff? If he gets it wrong, his decision could have catastrophic consequences for everyone on Moonbase. Following a catastrophe on the Moon, the Earth seems to be heading for war. Suspicion is rife, and even the Star Cops are accused of deliberately making the situation worse. Someone is trying to provoke world conflict, setting nation against nation. But who? And for what purpose? The end game is near, and the stakes could not be higher. Script editor and writer Andrew Smith said: “Conflict is the most epic story we’ve told in Star Cops, with the stakes higher than they’ve ever been, not just for our heroes but for all mankind. In this concluding set of three episodes, the threat of global conflict builds towards a climax. “Georgia Cook is a hugely welcome new member of the writing team. In Adrift, she’s applied her expertise in the horror genre to deliver an episode where, as the Star Cops are dealing with the fallout from a tragedy, they’re faced with a mystery that raises the question – could there actually be monster aliens in space? “Tick Tock and Final Gambit form a two-episode finale to the set. Roland Moore and I have worked together many times, and again he’s delivered an episode that sets up our ending in gripping and intensely dramatic style. It was a tough act to follow, but also very satisfying to run with what Roland had given me.”

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Big Finish Announces Details for Torchwood: Legacy, Bringing the Franchise to a Close

Big Finish’s regular Torchwood range has now come to an end, but the audio company has revealed details about how they’ll be celebrating its conclusion — with a miniseries spread across two box sets named Torchwood: Legacy! Due to be released across two audio drama box sets in September and October 2027, Torchwood: Legacy will consist of 12 half-hour episodes, which together tell an epic story spread across the eras of the Torchwood Institute’s history. The ensemble cast includes many names familiar to long-time listeners of the Torchwood range, including original television characters Ianto (Gareth David-Lloyd), Rhys (Kai Owen), Andy (Tom Price), and Yvonne (Tracy-Ann Oberman). They’re joined by Big Finish’s own generation of Torchwood agents: Mr. Colchester (Paul Clayton), Norton (Samuel Barnett), Orr (Samantha Béart), Ng (Alexandria Riley), Tyler (Jonny Green), and Roberta (Louise Jameson — yes, Leela herself!). Our regular Torchwood reviewer, Ida Wood, will be pleased! The cast also includes the Doctor’s former companion Ace (Sophie Aldred), Kreg (Dan Starkey), and new addition Mr. Lonely (Jordan Renzo.) Here’s what to expect from the sets: Volume 1: The Living Will Fall (to be released September 2027) 2026: There’s a super-weapon in the sky, the billionaires have gone missing, and sinister forces are fighting over a forgotten Nazi secret. Ace needs Torchwood’s help. Cornucopia by Tim Foley Meet Lonely by James Goss Yvonne Hartman’s Ultimate Weapon by Gareth David-Lloyd The Corn Mother by William Carroll Hitler’s Last Secret by James Goss Pangea by Ash Darby Volume 2: The Dead Shall Rise (to be released October 2027) 2026: Oh dear, Torchwood, it’s all gone wrong for you. The night is closing in and there’s nowhere left to run. Ask yourself this – is your workplace really worth dying for? Roberta’s Gone to Iceland by Guy Adams What It Is to Lose by Tim Foley Viking Funeral by Guy Adams Hullaballoo by Ash Darby Torchwood’s Last Stand by Patrick O’Connor Rainbow Bridge by James Goss Further details on each story will be revealed at a later date. Producer James Goss said: “Legacy is a celebration of Torchwood’s twentieth anniversary and also ten years of Torchwood at Big Finish, so it’s celebrating both the show and also all the various Big Finish ranges. “It’s the kind of story we always wanted to tell – leaping about through time and answering several secrets at the heart of Torchwood. It brings back some very popular characters, and it’s 12 episodes of very good fun sci-fi. It’s also not exclusive – it’s designed so that, if this is the first time you meet these characters, you can go off and discover more about them rather than feeling baffled.” Torchwood: Legacy Volumes 1 and 2 are now available to pre-order in a multibuy bundle for £38 (as digital downloads to own), exclusively from Big Finish. Like this: Like Loading...

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That’s All I’m Sayin’

Actor Michael Brandon is perhaps best known for his title role in the ITV crime drama Dempsey & Makepeace, but has had an eclectic career over the past six decades, across the worlds of film, theatre, and television. More recently, he’s been seen in Doctor Who: The Stolen Earth, Captain America: The First Avenger, and the BBC/Showtime sitcom Episodes. In his memoir, That’s All I’m Sayin’, originally published as a hardback book in 2025, Brandon recounts stories from his life, revealing the truth about the showbiz industry and his personal experiences of fame, glamour, and love. Fans of Michael Brandon will soon be able to hear these stories told by the man himself, as he has now recorded his autobiography as an audiobook, with over ten hours of candid recollections, which will be released later this month. This audiobook also includes bestselling author Lynda La Plante reading her foreword. That’s All I’m Sayin’ is now available to pre-order as a digital download to own for just £16.99, exclusively here. Purchasers of the audiobook will also be given digital access to all the photos included in the original print book, as well as additional bonus pictures. From the bustling streets of Brooklyn to the bright lights of Hollywood, Michael Brandon's life has been anything but ordinary. In this candid and captivating memoir, he shares the untold stories of his rise to fame, the whirlwind romances with Hollywood's most iconic women and the wild adventures that shaped him. Brandon pulls back the curtain on the golden era of film and television, revealing the highs, the heartaches, and the hard truths behind the glamour. With razor-sharp wit and unflinching honesty, he dives into the reality of working in the industry, the abuse of power behind the scenes, and the moments that defined his extraordinary career. From starring in legendary films to navigating the excesses of fame, from Hollywood sunshine to European escapades and learning to love rainy London, That’s All I'm Sayin' is a rollercoaster read filled with humour, heart, and the kind of behind-the-scenes stories only an insider can tell. Michael Brandon said: “Recording my book is a unique experience. I am very grateful to be able to bring together the written words with the thoughts and feelings I had – it’s like reliving my life.” Praise for the print release of That’s All I’m Sayin’: “Michael Brandon has been my friend for many decades and his book hilariously describes some of his adventures during this time. It was wonderful to stroll down memory lane with him.” Joan Collins “Michael Brandon has packed so much into his life it is hard to know where to start, but he’s a natural storyteller and his autobiography That’s All I’m Sayin’ is an absolute riot.” The Jewish Chronicle “With unfiltered honesty, That’s All I’m Sayin’ is a hilarious, eye-opening and deeply personal account of an extraordinary life in film, television and stage.” Lynda La Plante

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From Tracy Island to Wonky Donkey: remembering '90s children's TV

What can Tracy Island, Wonky Donkey and a TARDIS tell us about growing up with television in the 1990s? Well, Christian Cawley is about to find out. He chats with author Thom Gray about 100 Objects of '90s Children's TV, his celebration of a decade of CBBC, CITV, Saturday morning shows and programmes that have since slipped from memory, which is out now from Candy Bar Books.Thom explains how the book came together, the challenges of researching children's television from the period, and his conversations with around 35 people who helped make it, including Pat Sharp, Anne Wood and Tony Robinson. We also delve into some of the 100 objects themselves, including Anthea Turner's famous Blue Peter Tracy Island, Wonky Donkey from SM:TV Live, the MicroSoap Rubik's Cube, and the TARDIS. Doctor Who might have been absent from television for most of the 1990s, but it wasn't entirely absent from children's TV. Thom explains how the TARDIS continued appearing elsewhere during the Wilderness Years, prompting a wider discussion about Doctor Who's curious place in the decade. Plus: forgotten programmes, VHS tapes, YouTube archaeology, and why '90s children's television is ripe for rediscovery. Links100 Objects of '90s Children's TV on Amazon

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TDP 1493: #DoctorWho Rutans vs Sontarans 4: Peace at Last

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE On the precipice of peace it stands... After the destruction of a major stronghold, the Sontarans propose something extraordinary. More extraordinary still, the Rutans say yes. The Doctor, Charley and C'rizz are on hand to watch history being made. Yet history has other ideas. A plan that has taken centuries is about to come to fruition. The Melmoth is returning. This release will have a limited CD pressing of 1500 copies.

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Video of the Day – Doctor Who: Sixth Doctor Adventures, 2026

A Doctor Who fan from the tender age of nine, my first Doctor was Tom Baker (and I have the long scarf to prove it!) I like New Who and the classics as well as classic cars and classic rock. Geek by profession and by choice, happily married and never ready for Winter.

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Colin Baker Says Doctor Who Being Put Out to Tender is “Exciting”

Sixth Doctor actor, Colin Baker, has enthused about the upcoming period of Doctor Who as it’s due to go out to tender. Though Doctor Who is awaiting a new production team to guide the TARDIS to its next stops, Colin remains positive about the talent the franchise can bring in. He says: “It’s exciting actually, what is Doctor Who going to be, because I have no doubt that we’re not in for an 11-year gap. It will happen. And I think it’s quite encouraging that we’ll find some new, fresh, creative eyes. But let’s all keep [fingers] crossed.” Baker’s time as the Sixth Doctor was marred by a brief hiatus, not to mention him getting the brunt of the BBC’s need to refresh the show. Nonetheless, he suggests that now, support for Doctor Who is so great that the programme will return stronger than ever. He goes on to say: “Fandom has evolved again, so now fandom is much more supportive, 99% [of the time]. So it’s like the dragons in Game of Thrones. The dragons are now very powerful, but on your side ‒ they’re fine. And at the moment they’re on our side and we’ll need them in the next couple of years while we re-imagine what [will happen to the show].” It is a good chance to bring the show back as something new and exciting, with fresh faces in front of and behind the cameras. Still, it’s an unnerving time — for one thing, details of the tender process have yet to even be announced — so it’s a good thing to see such a good ambassador for Doctor Who remain so enthused and open-minded. Doctor Who isn’t expected to return to TV until at least 2028, so all we’ve got to go on right now is hope… Like this: Like Loading...

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Radio Free Skaro #1079 – Brave Heart, Tegan

We’re breaking circuits once more as we cover both the new Audiobook Doctor Who: The Deadliest Weapon and preview a new Titan comic in the sprawling saga of Circuit Breaker starring Jo Martin as the Fugitive Doctor! Spoilers: we’re enjoying Circuit Breaker! Plus books,...

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