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Game of Thrones and Doctor Who are two of the biggest television franchises out there. Game of Thrones and its prequel House of the Dragon tell the story of warring royalty in a medieval setting with dragons, while Doctor Who is a family-friendly show about the space and time adventures of a regenerating Time Lord.

Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are American while Doctor Who is British. Nonetheless, theres a lot of actor overlap between the two shows. Plenty of people made their name with Game of Thrones before moving on to Doctor Who, or vice versa.

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Ncuti Gatwa debuts as the first Black Doctor in Doctor Who, shaking up the show's iconic time traveler role with a fresh and modern twist. Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor is the result of a bi-generation, breaking the traditional regeneration process and introducing a unique new era for the character. With a fabulously fashionable and magically musical portrayal, Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor brings a strikingly modern and enigmatic presence to the long-running sci-fi series.

Doctor Who has remained a staple of British sci-fi TV for six decades, and examining its rotating cast of charismatic Doctor Who doctors in order reveals exactly why. After the likes of Tom Baker, David Tennant, Jon Pertwee, Matt Smith, and many others made the role iconic, Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa has stepped into the role as the Fourteenth Doctor in Doctor Who season 14 and beyond. Starring as the new Doctor after David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor regenerated, Gatwa is...

William Russell, one of the earliest companions in BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, has died aged 99. He passed away on June 3.

The Doctor Who X account posted the news, writing: “We’re sad to report the passing of William Russell, a legend in #DoctorWho history – who played one of the first and original companions to the Doctor, Ian Chesterton.”

Current showrunner Russell T Davies, who is into his second stint at the helm, also posted his condolences to X.

“An absolute legend, for Doctor Who and the whole of television,” he wrote. “In 1963, William created the template for the Doctor’s companion, and that’s still going strong, 61 years later. He’s adored by fandom, and will never be forgotten.”

Born in 1924, Russell quickly gained prominence in the UK when he was cast as lead in ITV’s The Adventures of Sir Lancelot in the mid-1950s.

In 1963, he landed the Doctor Who role,...

Ncuti Gatwa expresses gratitude for the love and support from Doctor Who fans and acknowledges the artwork dedicated to his portrayal as the Fifteenth Doctor. Gatwa's first appearances as the Doctor have proven his capability and showcased a whimsical and fun personality, departing from the melodramatic nature of previous Doctors. Gatwa's tenure as the Doctor is just beginning, with plans for an eight-episode season in 2024 and another season in the following year, promising a fresh and optimistic take on the character.

Ncuti Gatwa is already honored to be the subject of adoration by so many Doctor Who viewers. Gatwa previously starred in Sex Education before being cast as the Fifteenth Doctor for the upcoming season 14. He made his debut in “The Giggle”, before making his first appearance as a solo Doctor in "The Church on Ruby Road", which served as the 2023 Christmas special.

Two weeks after the premiere, Gatwa took...

Catherine Tate might not have grown up a Doctor Who die-hard, but she considers her time on the show as Donna Noble an absolute career highlight.

"I remember Doctor...Tom Baker with his long scarf and I kind of remember it, but I didn't used to watch it," Tate revealed in a BBC News interview following the release of Doctor Who's first 60th anniversary special episode "The Star Beast." First appearing at the end of series 2's finale "Doomsday," Donna would go on to star in the 2006 Christmas special "The Runaway Bride" before joining the Tenth Doctor as a full-time companion in series 4. Looking back on the role, Tate noted, "It's amazing to me that I'm part of this sort of massive conglomerate of an amazing collection of experiences, I suppose. You know, television experiences. And that's a character I play is... you know, sort of staked her claim in this story.

Ncuti Gatwa celebrates his surprise cameo in Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary re-edit of An Adventure in Space and Time, alongside David Bradley's William Hartnell. Gatwa expresses his excitement about joining the series and becoming part of Doctor Who's legacy, following David Tennant's return in the 60th-anniversary special. Gatwa's appearance in the re-edited episode perfectly honors the original scene's message and signifies the show's lasting impact as it continues to thrill audiences.

Upcoming Doctor Who star Doctor Ncuti Gatwa reacts to his surprising heartwarming cameo beside David Bradley's William Hartnell in a 60th-anniversary re-edit of the behind-the-scenes drama An Adventure in Space and Time. The actor will take on the role of the Time Lord following David Tennant's 60th-anniversary special return, with Gatwa expected to make his main series debut in the third special, "The Giggle." Gatwa's first full adventure, "The Church on Ruby Road", will be Doctor Who's 2023 seasonal special,...

A colorized version of Doctor Who's first Dalek serial was released by the BBC as part of the series' 60th Anniversary celebrations. In addition to bringing color to the classic serial, the new version turned the original seven-part serial into a 75-minute feature. The Daleks' colorization included updated visual effects, new original dialogue and a new soundtrack.

A wealth of new Doctor Who content is being released to mark the sci-fi series' 60th anniversary. In addition to three new specials starring returning Doctor and companion duo, David Tennant and Catherine Tate, the BBC has added every available classic story to BBC iPlayer, released a new mini series titled Tales of the Tardis, and re-edited the 50th anniversary's biopic, An Adventure in Space and Time, to include new Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa. Additionally, the BBC recently aired a colorized version of Doctor Who's first ever Dalek story, recut from a seven-part...

Just before his debut as the new iteration of the titular character in Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa has been added to a new version of the ending of An Adventure in Space and Time. The Sex Education star will portray the Fifteenth Doctor in upcoming episodes of the series when David Tennant steps out of the Tardis after playing the Fourteenth Doctor. Ten years after the premiere of the biographical film that told the story behind the creation of Doctor Who, Gatwa becomes an official part of the legacy explored in An Adventure in Space and Time.

Ncuti Gatwa's addition to the re-edited version of An Adventure In Space and Time perfectly aligns with the heartwarming message of the final scene. Gatwa's surprise appearance reassures Hartnell's First Doctor that Doctor Who will have a lasting legacy and be carried on by the future Doctor. The addition of Gatwa's Doctor in the scene is a sweet continuation of the drama and highlights the impact of the original broadcast's moment between the First Doctor and Matt Smith's Doctor.

Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor shares a heartwarming scene with David Bradley's William Hartnell in an official reedited rebroadcast of the Doctor Who drama, An Adventure In Space and Time, replacing Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor. Written by series writer Mark Gatiss to celebrate the 50th anniversary in 2013, the drama starred Bradley alongside Jessica Raine, Sacha Dhawan, and Brian Cox. An Adventure in Space and Time explores the development of Doctor Who,...

Well, it was supposed to have been a surprise. Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa let the cat somewhat out of the bag at the GQ Men of the Year awards on November 16, when he announced to The Mirror “I shouldn’t say this but I shot a scene, somehow, with the first ever Doctor, William Hartnell.”

Doctor Who fans put two and two together, correctly guessing that Gatwa didn’t mean the actual William Hartnell, who passed away in 1975, but the version of him played by actor David Bradley – first in 2013 docudrama An Adventure in Space and Time about the creation of Doctor Who, and subsequently in “The Doctor Falls”, “Twice Upon a Time” and “The Power of the Doctor”.

Knowing that An Adventure in Space and Time had yet to appear as part of BBC iPlayer’s extensive Whoniverse, and was scheduled for a BBC Four repeat on the night of the 60th anniversary,...

Doctor Who's 60th anniversary will be celebrated with a deluge of content, including streaming all 800 episodes on BBC iPlayer. David Tennant will return as the Fourteenth Doctor in a trio of specials dedicated to the milestone. Spin-offs like The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood, as well as behind-the-scenes programs, will accompany the main series on BBC iPlayer.

Doctor Who stands as an iconic sci-fi show that has seamlessly woven its magic for decades. The show's 60th anniversary is on the horizon, and the BBC is sparing no effort. Coming November, fans of the revered show can brace themselves for a deluge of Doctor Who content. The BBC iPlayer is set to stream all 800 episodes of the series, turning it into the ultimate hub for Whovians everywhere. This means that, from the momentous debut on November 23, 1963, with "An Unearthly Child" featuring the First Doctor, to the poignant "The Power of...

All 800 preserved episodes of Doctor Who, dating back to the show's debut in 1963, will be available on BBC iPlayer for the first time ever. This move by the BBC is a big deal for the franchise, as it allows them to make their own streaming service more appealing and take control of the classic episodes. The inclusion of previously disputed episodes and tie-in materials on iPlayer provides a chance for viewers to revisit essential classic stories ahead of the show's 60th anniversary celebration.

All 800 available Doctor Who episodes will stream on the BBC iPlayer in time for the celebration of its 60th anniversary. The long-running sci-fi series first made its debut on November 23, 1963. Returning star David Tennant will take on the role of the new, enigmatic Fourteenth Doctor across three specials that will air in November and celebrate the show's upcoming milestone.

Ahead of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials,...

Heartstopper season 2 features the original characters from season 1 returning alongside new additions, making it an ensemble effort. The Heartstopper cast is primarily made up of talented newcomers, propelling their careers forward. Heartstopper season 2 explores the characters' romantic relationships, with the primary focus on Charlie and Nick, and the challenges they face.

Netflix's feel-good LGBTQ+ teen drama Heartstopper returned to the streaming giant for its sophomore installment, and audiences will be happy to know that the Heartstopper season 2 cast sees the original characters returning to their roles alongside a few exciting new additions. The Netflix show is based on Alice Oseman's beloved webcomic of the same name and follows Truham Grammer School student Charlie Spring who soon develops a crush on his new deskmate and rugby player Nick Nelson. Heartstopper season 1 saw Nick exploring his sexuality before ultimately coming to terms with his mutual feelings for Charlie and coming out officially to his mother,...

2023 is the year of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, and it might have one key difference to every other commemorative special in the show's history. As with any milestone episode, it looks to be among the biggest the show has ever done. David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning as the Doctor and Donna Noble, and past show-runner Russell T. Davies is also returning to write the three-part special.

While not much is known about the Doctor Who 60th anniversary, there are already important details setting this one apart. David Tennant is returning as the Doctor, as he did for Doctor Who's 50th anniversary, but this time he is not returning as the 10th Doctor. As shown at the end of "The Power of the Doctor," Jodie Whittaker regenerates into David Tennant, wearing a new suit. This means Tennant is returning as a new incarnation, the 14th Doctor, which has...

John Boyega reveals he would love to be in Doctor Who and pitches his dream Doctor Who cameo. Boyega is no stranger to the sci-fi genre as he is most well known for starring as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Since wrapping up the trilogy, he has gone on to star in The Woman King and Naked Singularity. While he already has another sci-fi project on the horizon, They Cloned Tyrone, there is another major long-running sci-fi series that he has his eye on.

In an interview with RadioTimes, Boyega opened up about his dream Doctor Who cameo. For his cameo, he would like to appear as a Doctor or assistant from another timeline. He was particularly excited about the idea of appearing in the series following the announcement that Ncuti Gatwa would portray the first gay Doctor in the series. Doctor Who has made major strides in...

When asked if he would ever reprise his role of the First Doctor on television, David Bradley reveals that he would gladly return to Doctor Who. Bradley is the third actor to portray the first incarnation of the Time Lord on television, following original actor William Hartnell in 1963 and William Hurndall's appearance in "The Five Doctors" in 1983. Bradley's First Doctor has appeared in 2 stories in the revived series, beginning with the 2017 Christmas special "Twice Upon A Time", before appearing as a "Guardian of the Edge" in 2022's "The Power of the Doctor".

When speaking to RadioTimes, Bradley was asked whether he would be open to reprising the role of the First Doctor after his brief but impactful appearance alongside fellow former Doctors in "The Power of the Doctor". In response, the actor stated that he had enjoyed his time portraying both the fictional Time Lord and Hartnell in previous appearances and related projects,...

The first season of the “spectacularly dark” thriller series The Devil’s Hour (watch it Here) launched exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video on October 28th – and the show has been so successful during its first month of release, Amazon has announced that they’ve ordered two more seasons! The Devil’s Hour season 2 will begin filming sometime in early 2023.

Amazon’s Dan Grabiner had this to say about the renewal: “We’re thrilled with the audience response to The Devil’s Hour, and can’t wait to share the next chapter of this mind-bending story. Fans can look forward to plenty more twists and turns in this remarkable tale from first-time series creator Tom Moran, and welcoming back our immensely talented cast, led by Jessica Raine and Peter Capaldi.“

Series creator Tom Moran added: “Telling a story on television is a precarious business. Season 1 of The Devil’s Hour was just the beginning...

Classic Doctor Who suffered from the BBC’s shortsightedness when it came to archiving material, with many of the episodes from the William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton era destroyed. While a number of them have since been recovered, or restored as animated or audio versions, live action recreations have typically been impractical. One standalone episode, 1965’s Mission to the Unknown, has now been remade as a fan project though, something we delved into last week. The BBC were supportive enough to run it on their YouTube channel as well, 54 years to the date since its original broadcast, and you can check it out down below.

The recreation was made by academics and students at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK. Mission to the Unknown is notable for acting as a prequel to the epic 12-part serial The Daleks’ Master Plan, and for not featuring the Doctor or any of the series’ regular cast.

As San Diego Comic-Con 2018 quickly approaches, we’re starting to learn more about the schedule for this year’s nerd mecca. Now that we’re only a few weeks away, the official blog for San Diego Comic-Con 2018 has begun to reveal the daily schedule for the show, including panels for ‘The Predator‘, ‘Doctor Who’, ‘Dragon Ball Super‘ ‘Better Call Saul’, ‘Breaking Bad’, Marvel’s ‘Iron Fist’, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’. Here are some of the highlights for day 1 of San Diego Comic-Con 2018:

Comic-Con 2018 Schedule–Thursday, July 19

6th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero

Thursday July 19, 2018 10:00am – 10:50am; Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

“From the ominous horns of Jaws or A Quiet Place signaling fear, to the heroic Star Wars theme, music has always been an important supporting character in movies. In the world of superheroes, music sets an emotional tone more than virtually any other genre. This panel...

Doctor Who Christmas specials are always a treat for the fans, but the episode due to air in just under two weeks now is a real must-see. Not only will it feature Peter Capaldi’s last hurrah as the Twelfth Doctor, with Jodie Whittaker making her debut as No. 13 by the end of the episode, but it will also see the return of the First Doctor. That’s three Doctors for the price of one!

Taking over the part of the original Time Lord is David Bradley (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter), who already has some experience with the role as he previously played First Doctor actor William Hartnell in the 2013 biopic An Adventure in Space and Time. His impersonation of Hartnell impressed fans so much, in fact, that he was a natural choice to play the Doctor for real in the special. However, it’s not something that he ever expected.

The jaws of Doctor Who fans worldwide hit the floor when David Bradley appeared as the First Doctor in the closing moments of the season 10 finale. After giving an uncanny performance as original actor William Hartnell in the 50th anniversary biopic An Adventure in Space and Time, Whovians were delighted that the former Harry Potter star would be pairing up with Peter Capaldi this Christmas.

If Bradley had his way, though, he would have many more appearances as the First Doctor lined up. When asked if he’d like to return to Doctor Who at a panel during this weekend’s McM London Comic-Con, Bradley was more than enthusiastic about the idea.

“If they asked me, yes, I’d bite their hand off. I think it would be fun. So far, I’m very happy to have been involved in both [Doctor Who and An Adventure in Space of Time]. It’s quite something, you never expect in your...

There’ve been a broad range of reactions to the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the new Doctor, the first woman to play the part in Doctor Who‘s half-century on TV. While there are definitely a number of extreme opinions floating around, Steven Moffat has claimed that most fans love the decision. Even if that’s not entirely true, it would seem that many of the stars of the show are on board with having a female Doctor.

After all, ever since the announcement that Whittaker would be portraying the character, a number of people involved with the sci-fi series, both past and present, have congratulated the actress – including Peter Capaldi, Colin Baker, Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, among others. Now, you can add one more to the list, as David Bradley has spoken up as well, showering nothing but praise on Whittaker in the process.

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Say what you want about Steven Moffat – and there are certainly a lot of opinions out there on him – but he’s done a damn fine job with Doctor Who during his time as showrunner.

Known for storylines that were always a bit too complex but enough beautifully written monologues and truly inspired episodes that more than made up for that, Moffat’s definitely had his fare share of critics over the years. On the whole, though, he’s done some excellent work on Doctor Who and has been instrumental in bringing it the level of worldwide recognition it now has, shepherding the show through arguably its most globally popular period and ensuring that the modern series will continue on in rude health after he steps down.

But of all the things he achieved while calling the shots, which is Moffat most proud of? In a recent interview with Digital Spy,...

The internet is still reeling from the shocking news that Jodie Whittaker has been cast in Doctor Who. As the first female to ever play the iconic role of the Doctor, everyone seems to have their own opinion on it, with a vocal minority of the fanbase outraged at the decision but the general consensus still being that it’s a step in the right direction for the show. However you feel about having a woman portray the Doctor, there’s no denying that Whittaker’s a talented individual. Just watch Broadchurch for proof of that.

That’s not to say that some of the other names rumored to be in the running for the part wouldn’t have been exciting choices as well though. For instance, many were hoping to see Tilda Swinton nab the role, or even David Harewood. And then, of course, there’s Sacha Dhawan. The...

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The jaws of thousands of Doctor Who fans hit the floor on Saturday night when, at the end of the already explosive season finale, the dying Twelfth Doctor encountered his past self – the original, you might say – the First Doctor. Following that shocking reveal, the BBC have now released two new promo images which confirm that David Bradley will be joining Peter Capaldi for the upcoming Christmas special.

This is Bradley’s second time stepping into original actor William Hartnell’s shoes. Bradley – most famous for playing Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch in the Harry Potter movies – previously portrayed Hartnell in An Adventure in Space and Time, a biopic based on Doctor Who‘s creation released back in 2013. The character of the First Doctor last appeared in the show itself in 1983’s “The Five Doctors,...

The regeneration has begun! Or at least something has begun, making the wait for the annual Doctor Who Christmas special all the more difficult.  Tonight's finale not only gave Bill Potts (Pearl Mackie) a possible ending, but it set up one hell of a team up in the Christmas special, thanks to the surprise appearance of David Bradley as the first Doctor. (The first doctor was originally played by William Hartnell, but Bradley played Hartnell in the TV movie An Adventure in Space and Time.) For one of his last adventures, Peter Capaldi's Doctor battled the Cybermen on a 400 mile long ship and won, obviously, though not without sort of dying first, after a bit of a showdown with the Masters....

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Is the person in the Vault in Doctor Who series 10 really who we all think it is? Speculation ahead...

This article contains spoilers up to and including The Pyramid At The End Of The World (we've not seen beyond that at the time of writing).

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As Steven Moffat has admitted, it’s the ultimate simple mystery: a locked door, and the question of just who is behind it? And by the end of The Pyramid At The End Of The World, seven episodes into Doctor Who series 10, it seemed as though we’d had our answers. Missy was in the vault. It was all...

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A few weeks ago, we chatted to Mark Gatiss about his Doctor Who series 10 episode, The Empress Of Mars…

This Saturday evening, Mark Gatiss will take us on a trip to Mars. 1881 Mars, to be precise, where the Doctor and Bill find themselves mystified by the presence of a group of Victorian colonists. Gatiss’ ninth Doctor Who episode is space historical The Empress Of Mars, which features the return of some familiar foes.

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A few weeks ago, we chatted to Gatiss about the episode, whether it will be his last for Doctor Who, series ten’s satirical side, and his take on the Steven Moffat era…

As a writer, you’re big on research, particularly for your Who historicals - you read up a lot on...

Louisa Mellor Jan 4, 2017

Did you spot the tease for next week’s episode in the Sherlock series 4 opener? See that and more details from The Six Thatchers…

After taking a fine-toothed comb to new Sherlock episode The Six Thatchers (well, watching it with one finger hovering over the pause button) here are a few items of note discovered, in addition to a handful of discoveries made by some very fine Sherlock detectives elsewhere…

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The Inside No. 9 Christmas special is an expertly layered treat for fans of vintage horror…

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The Devil Of Christmas opened up like a Matryoshka doll, revealing a different face each time. What first looked like a seventies TV film pastiche split open to reveal that mainstay of geek fandom, the director’s commentary. Inside that nestled something far nastier: a snuff film. Merry Christmas!

The retro send-up provided enough entertainment on its own—these days you have to be very good to make TV that bad—but this being a time of year for excess, Inside No. 9’s writers added a horrid final flourish. Avuncular veteran director Dennis Fulcher,...

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What you need to know about Doctor Who season 11, including latest news, release date, trailers, cast, and much more!

Doctor Who season 11 is coming sometime in 2018 with a new showrunner and Doctor in the Tardis. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as showrunner from Steven Moffat and Jodie Whittaker will become the Thirteenth Doctor!

Here's everything else we know:

Doctor Who Season 11 Trailer

We finally have our first clip from the upcoming series. Check out the Thirteenth Doctor meeting some of her new companions:

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BBC America is getting in on the trailer action! Here is their official trailer for Doctor Who season 11...

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And here's your first look at the Thirteenth Doctor in the BBC's trailer.

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We're Doomed: The Dad's Army Story is touching, humorous and ultimately heartwarming piece of television...

New Dad’s Army casts are like buses: you wait ages for one to come along, and then when two turn up at once they don’t like it up ‘em. While it’s never been far from the public consciousness, the sitcom about the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea seems to have experienced a surge in popularity over the last few years, with repeats on BBC Two having become a Saturday night staple - only a few weeks ago, it was the programme with the highest Appreciation Index for the whole of a Saturday which included Strictly, The X Factor, I’m A Celeb and the Doctor Who finale. And with the new Dad’s Army film starring Toby Jones and Bill Nighy set for release in February, it’s the perfect...

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James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson, and Fay Ripley will return for more episodes of Cold Feet next year…

Here’s an unexpected one. ITV is bringing back its BAFTA-winning Cold Feet. New episodes will go into production in January 2016.

Series creator Mike Bullen has conceived the new episodes, and will write and executive produce for the new series. Stars James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson, and Fay Ripley are all reuniting on the screen.

Here’s a synopsis, from the official press bumf:

“It’s been 13 years since Rachel’s untimely death. How has Adam coped without his soulmate, raising their son on his own? Do Pete and Jenny still spend their evenings on the sofa, except now they watch Endeavour instead of Morse? And what of David and Karen? They’d split up, but with three children between them, are the ties that bind still strong?...

Philip Bates is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.

You might know Reece Shearsmith for playing Patrick Troughton in An Adventure in Space and Time, or maybe for series such as Inside No. 9 and The League of Gentlemen – but as of this weekend, you’ll know him as Professor Rassmussen. The BBC spoke to Shearsmith about appearing in Doctor Who‘s first found-footage episode, Sleep No More. BBC: You’re playing...

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Mark Gatiss hosted a Q&A session after a special showing of An Adventure in Space and Time at the Mareel Theatre in the Shetlands – and further pleased fans by introducing The Tractate Middoth. It was part of the ScreenPlay film festival, curated by Mark Kermode and Linda Ruth Williams, which launched at the tail-end of August. The...

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Actor, comedian and writer Reece Shearsmith has been set as a guest star in a special episode of the upcoming season of Doctor Who. The League Of Gentlemen star previously played Patrick Troughton in the Doctor Who film An Adventure In Space And Time. He'll appear in what's deemed "a very scary episode" penned by Mark Gatiss, who says the story has "been brewing in the dark recesses of my mind for a while now." Shearsmith, who's also appeared in features Shaun Of The Dead…...

Actor, comedian and writer Reece Shearsmith has been set as a guest star in a special episode of the upcoming season of Doctor Who. The League Of Gentlemen star previously played Patrick Troughton in the Doctor Who film An Adventure In Space And Time. He'll appear in what's deemed "a very scary episode" penned by Mark Gatiss, who says the story has "been brewing in the dark recesses of my mind for a while now." Shearsmith, who's also appeared in features Shaun Of The Dead…...

Reece Shearsmith will star in a "very scary episode" of Doctor Who.

He will reunite with his League of Gentlemen co-star Mark Gatiss, who has written the episode for the show's upcoming ninth series.

Of course, it isn't the first time Shearsmith has been involved in the Doctor Who universe - he starred as Patrick Troughton in An Adventure in Space and Time back in 2013.

On his new role, the actor said: "I am absolutely thrilled to be filming Doctor Who as Mark Gatiss has written a fantastic role for me in a very scary episode.

"It has been so exciting to be part of a very singular episode - which, I can say with authority will be unlike any previous episode of Doctor Who. It's a joy to play a part in the show - certainly a badge of honour."

Shearsmith admitted that he would love to play a...

The world of Doctor Who has changed greatly in the space of just 10 years. The cast and crew have almost completely been replaced since 2005, including a number of new actors to play the errant Time Lord and his companions.

But what has happened to the class of '05? Where are Rose and Mickey now? What is the writer of 'Dalek' up to? And where can you see more work from the director of 'Rose'?

Here it is then, your guide to the main players of Doctor Who series one.

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After his three-month on-screen stint as the Doctor, Christopher Eccleston's career continued in much the same vein, taking in theatre, interesting television roles and the odd blockbuster.

Post-2005, the Northern actor went Stateside to take on the role of invisible man Claude in the Us series Heroes. From there, he popped up in a very amusing Doctor Who-esque cameo as Dr.

Christian Cawley is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.

Angelina Jolie-starring Disney blockbuster Maleficent had an impressive cas of mostly British actors, which included Kenneth Cranham, Sam Riley, Janet McTeer, Imelda Staunton and An Adventure in Space and Time‘s Lesley Manville. But no Doctors. Or was there? It was recently revealed by Peter Capaldi that he had in fact been cast in the film (“I did...

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Sherlock has been nominated for a 2015 Broadcast Award.

The BBC One show will compete for against Happy Valley, Line of Duty, Penny Dreadful, The Honourable Woman and Y Gwyll / Hinterland for the Best Drama Series prize.

Elsewhere, Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special 'The Day of the Doctor' has been nominated for International Programme Sales along with Y Gwyll/ Hinterland, Downton Abbey, Line of Duty, The X Factor and MasterChef.

Nominated in the Best Documentary series category are Benefits Street, Bedlam, Life in Death Row, Long Lost Family, My Last Summer and Protecting Our Parents.

Best Soaps/Continuing Drama sees Casualty, Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Holby City and Hollyoaks nominated.

Meanwhile, Gogglebox, Child Genius, Karl Pilkington: The Moaning Of Life, Pound Shop Wars, The Great British Bake Off and The Island with Bear Grylls are all up for Best Popular Factual Programme.

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Channel 4 series Utopia and Educating Yorkshire were among the winners at this year's International Emmys.

The awards were presented at a ceremony in New York last night (November 24) by Matt Lucas.

The Dennis Kelly-created thriller won the Drama Series category, beating The Tunnel, Chilean series Prófugos and Japanese series Yae's Sakura.

The Tunnel redeemed itself by winning Best Performance by an Actor, picked up by Stephen Dillane who played Dci Karl Roebuck in the 10-part drama, which aired on Sky Atlantic in the UK last year.

Elsewhere, Educating Yorkshire was named best Non-scripted Entertainment, while Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner received the 2014 International Emmy Founders Award.

See the full list of nominees and winners below:

Arts Programming

The Exhibition (Canada) - Winner!

El Informe Kliksberg II - El otro me importa (Argentina)

Nonfiction W: Picture Book Touch, Feel, and Fragility (Japan)

Wagnerwahn - Mythos und Machenschaften des Richard Wagner...

This is no stuffy costume drama but a richly lived-in visit to early-19th-century England that is rough, bawdy, often funny, and more often unsettling. I’m “biast” (pro): I always expect greatness from Mike Leigh

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I don’t know much about the painter J.M.W. Turner except that he was a precursor to the Impressionists, that his work, which we can see today was an early transitional sort of abstract, inspired future generations of artists to represent the world in ways that had never been imagined before.

Even this foundational basic is not the sort of thing that Mr. Turner cares to share with us. As grand as it is — the film frequently borrows the epic look and feel of Turner’s sweeping landscapes — history and scholarship are not its concerns. This...

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Fans of expensive statues signifying excellence, rejoice, as fantastic anniversary drama An Adventure in Space and Time has been nominated for an International Emmy Award. The 50th anniversary special, written by Mark Gatiss, told the tale of Doctor Who’s inception with no small amount of panache, heartache and indeed, a few laughs thrown in for...

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Josh Thomas. Please Like Me has been nominated for best comedy at the 2014 International Emmy® Awards.

Produced by Pigeon Fancier Productions, John & Josh International and the ABC, the show will compete with South Africa.s Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, Brazil.s The Mayor´s Wife and Belgium.s What if? season 2.

Nominations were announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at Mipcom. There are 40 nominees across 10 categories. For the first time, the International Academy is recognizing programs from the Us. Winners will be announced on November 24 Us time in a ceremony at the Hilton New York Hotel. Nominations span 18 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, the Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and the Us.

Among the contenders are The Tunnel and Utopia for best drama, The Tunnel.s Stephen Dillane for best actor and Broadchurch.s Olivia Colman for best actress.

An Adventure in Space and Time and Broadchurch's Olivia Colman are amongst the nominations for the 2014 International Emmy Awards.

The Doctor Who biopic and the British actress are amongst those shortlisted for the prestigious awards, which feature nominees from 19 countries.

An Adventure In Space And Time competes in the TV movie/miniseries category with Alexander and Other Heroes (Brazil), Radio (Japan) and Unsere Mütter, Unsere Väter/Generation War: The Motion Comic (Germany).

Colman is amongst the nominees in the best actress category for her performance in ITV's Broadchurch. Also nominated is Tuba Büyüküstün in 20 Dakika/20 Minutes (Turkey), Romina Gaetani in Televisión por la Justicia (Argentina) and Bianca Krijgsman in De Nieuwe Wereld/The New World (Netherlands).

Educating Yorkshire is amongst the nominees for non-scripted entertainment, alongside MasterChef China (People's Republic of China), Missie Mosango (Belgium) and O Infiltrado (Brazil).

Recently-cancelled Channel 4 drama Utopia competes against Prófugos (Chile), The Tunnel...

A complete Blu-ray collection of Matt Smith's Doctor Who episodes is to be released in the Us.

Doctor Who: The Complete Matt Smith Years - a 16-disc box-set - will be available to American fans from Tuesday, November 4.

With an Rrp of $148.95 (£91.20), the set will contain all three of Smith's series as the Doctor, plus specials 'The Day of the Doctor' and 'The Time of the Doctor' - and 50th anniversary drama An Adventure in Space and Time.

There is currently no UK release date for the set.

A complete DVD collection of David Tennant's own Doctor Who era will be released in the UK on November 24, following a Us release in 2011.

Smith replaced Tennant as the Doctor in 2010, before giving up the part to current Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi in 2013.

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During the Big Finish Day 5 which took place in Slough on Saturday 13th September, fans learned that original Doctor Who companion Barbara Wright would be recast for a future collection of Early Adventures stories. The actress? None other than Jemma Powell, who played Jacqueline Hill in An Adventure in Space and Time! Who better?!

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We chat to Doctor Who and Sherlock writer and actor Mark Gatiss about his series 8 episode Robot Of Sherwood, 'darkness', and more.

Warning: contains a spoiler for An Adventure In Space And Time.

Mark Gatiss is a busy man but polite to a fault. He agreed to squeeze in a chat with us after a lengthy round of Us phone interviews on the eve of broadcast for his seventh Doctor Who episode, Robot Of Sherwood ("It'll just be nice to talk to someone who doesn't say Rah-ban Hud!"). Half an hour before the scheduled time, he calls to say that he's finished with the Americans but would I mind waiting twenty minutes while he has his tea? Take as long as you like, I say, thinking a) how rare it is for 'the talent' not to communicate their running-late apologies through a PR, b) for 'the talent' to apologise for running late at all,...

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Well I think everyone can agree that we certainly needed that. After one episode of him possibly getting a bit murder-y and another of his hatred being enough to turn a Dalek into Space Judas, Robot Of Sherwood finally gives the Twelfth Doctor some levity. And Peter Capaldi the chance to show off his comedy chops without turning the air blue.

Mark Gatiss pulls off a hat trick of strong scripts after last year’s The Crimson Horror and the 50th Anniversary biopic An Adventure In Space And Time with an episode that does what Doctor Who often avoids for fear of failing: an episode deliberately weighted towards comedy. And this time it succeeds on pretty much every level. It also really invokes the feeling of Classic Who with references to old episodes flung about as often as arrows, a visual homage to State Of Decay (1980) at the climax,...