Posts Tagged ‘50th Anniversary Special’
Sir John Hurt On His Good Health
Earlier this year we reported on the tragic news that Sir John Hurt has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Sir John is loved by Doctor Who fans having played the part of the War Doctor in 2013’s 50th anniversary special. Speaking on Tuesday at a Man Booker Prize event in London, Sir John gave a positive update…
Read MoreAn Introduction To The Day Of The Doctor
The BBC have released an introduction to the 50th Anniversary Special, The Day of The Doctor. The story will be simulcast around the world on Saturday 23rd November at 7:50pm GMT. [source]
Read MoreWatch Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor On BBC Red Button
WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for the minisode The Night of the Doctor. The new Doctor Who minisode, The Night Of The Doctor, starring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer. To add to this, every day leading up to the 50th Special, you’ll be able to…
Read MoreDoctor Who: The Day of the Doctor – Sixteen New Pictures
The BBC have released sixteen new images from the 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor, featuring the Two Doctors and Rose. You can see them below: [source]
Read MoreDoctor Who: 50th Anniversary #SaveTheDay Promo
The BBC have released a new clip promoting a special tie-in website for the 50th Anniversary, which can be found here. Fans are encouraged to show support using the #SaveTheDay hashtag on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to unlock sneak previews of the exciting upcoming special. Those without the specified social media accounts can still join…
Read MoreThe Day Of The Doctor: New Promotional Images
The BBC have released 6 new images from the forthcoming 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor. The photos include three Doctors – Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt – in the TARDIS, as well as Jenna Coleman as Clara and Jemma Redgrave as Kate. [source]
Read MoreDoctor Who: Steven Moffat On Why Christopher Eccleston Didn't Return For The 50th
In this month’s issue of SFX Magazine (which goes on sale on Wednesday also features a cover and feature on Doctor Who‘s 50th anniversary special), Steven Moffat has revealed why the Ninth Doctor, Christopher Eccleston didn’t return for The Day of the Doctor. Moffat said: “I had an initial contact with Chris [Eccleston] and, in…
Read MoreDoctor Who: Joanna Page On Queen Elizabeth I in the 50th Anniversary
During Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page’s recent appearance on Loose Women, she spoke out about her role in the 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor, and confirmed the rumour that she is playing Queen Elizabeth I. Page revealed she didn’t audition for the role, saying: “You don’t expect three weeks after giving birth…
Read MoreDoctor Who: Billie Piper on the 50th Anniversary and Peter Capaldi
Billie Piper, who played the Ninth and Tenth Doctors’ companion, Rose Tyler, has spoken out about her return as Rose alongside David Tennant in the upcoming 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor. Piper said to Flicks and the City: “I’m just looking forward to the fans being able to finally see it, because…
Read MoreDoctor Who: Karen Gillan on a Possible Return for the 50th Anniversary
Karen Gillan has been chatting to the Radio Times about a possible return in the 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor, and has confirmed she will not be returning in the special. Gillan said to the Radio Times “I’m not in it, just to put that out there.” However, she also said that…
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