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Peter Davison discusses classic era in new interview
The Doctor Who: The Collection Season 19 is set to release on 10 December. Featuring Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor, this limited edition set has some exciting extras. For instance, we get to hear the former Doctor talk about his time working on Doctor Who. Apparently, Davison believes leaving when he did was a…
Read MorePeter Davison and Georgia Tennant team up for Big Finish adventure
As part of Big Finish’s 20th anniversary, The Doctor will be reunited with his daughter in an exciting new ‘epic’ audio adventure. Georgia Tennant will reprise her role of Jenny – the Doctor’s daughter who first appeared in 2008’s The Doctor’s Daughter – opposite her real-life father, Peter Davision, who plays the Fifth Doctor. Written…
Read MoreDavison & Tennant joined The Muppets in London’s O2 Arena
Photo: Richard Isaac/REX/Shutterstock Fans seem to love Doctor Who crossovers. Artists all over the internet have been mashing up Doctor Who with tons of other pop culture including Jim Henson’s The Muppets. However, this time fans got a chance to watch this crossover happening live at The O2 Arena, and with the official cast! Former…
Read MorePatsy Kensit to guest star in new Doctor Who audios
Big Finish has announced that actress Patsy Kensit will be a special guest star in an upcoming Doctor Who audio release. Kingdom of Lies, out in the New Year, will star Kensit alongside Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor as well as companions Nyssa (Sarah Sutton), Tegan (Janet Fielding) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse). Written by Robert…
Read MoreAlex Kingston returns to Big Finish for more River Song adventures
Big Finish has announced today that actress Alex Kingston will be once more reprising her role as River Song for a third series of audio dramas. Having already encountered the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann), and the Seventh and Sixth Doctors (Sylvester McCoy and Colin Baker, respectively), the latest series of The Diary of River Song…
Read MoreHappy Birthday To Peter Davison!
Peter Davison turns 64 today and we wish him many happy returns. Davison had the unenviable task of replacing the Fourth Doctor, the iconic Tom Baker. In his classic English cricket attire, Davison first graced our screens as the Doctor in 1981 and continued in the role until 1984. He appeared again as the Doctor…
Read MoreDoctor Who: Peter Davison On Whether The Doctor Should Be Played By A Woman
The question of whether or not the Doctor should be played by a woman in the future has divided some Doctor Who fans for years. Some say that the show has lasted fifty years on its own without a female Doctor, and that there is no reason that tradition should be upset. Others think that…
Read MoreDoctor Who Director Fiona Cumming Dies Aged 77
Renowned Doctor Who director Fiona Cumming , best known for her extensive work in the Classic Who era, has died at the age of 77. Her many episodes included big stories within the Fifth Doctor Peter Davison’s reign from his first, Castrovalva, to Planet of Fire and the arrival of Peri. Her work also extended to…
Read MoreDoctor Who Symphonic Spectacular: Peter Davison To Host UK 2015 Tour
Peter Davison will host the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular UK tour in 2015. BBC Worldwide and Vision Nine have announced that the actor, who played the Fifth Doctor between 1981 and 1984, will present the UK concerts in May 2015. Davison previously hosted the arena tour in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year where…
Read MoreThe Five(ish) Doctors Deleted Scenes
During the 50th anniversary celebrations for Doctor Who, one of the stand out pieces was Fifth Doctor Peter Davison’s mockumentary The Five(ish) Doctors) Reboot. Here in 2014, Mr Davison has released deleted scenes of the popular special. Expect some Hobbit jokes.
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