Saturday 31 October 2009

Quote Of The Day - Jenny

"Oh, I've got the whole universe. Planets to save, civilisations to rescue, creatures to defeat and an awful lot of running to do."
- Jenny, The Doctor's Daughter.
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SJA - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - Part 2 Ratings

Part 2 of The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith starring David Tennant as the Doctor performed very well again in the ratings yesterday with 1.1 million viewers and 9.6% of the audience share.

This is well above the average for the 4.35pm time slot and SJA has been the most watched programme this year in that time slot!

Final figures will be released in 2 weeks and will include those who recorded the programme and watched it later.

(Source: Doctor Who News Page)
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End is nigh for David Tennant as Doctor Who

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars - New Pictures - Meet Gadget

Den of Geek have some new pictures from The Waters of Mars, including the one above and below, featuring The Doctor, Adelaide and the new robot named Gadget! The pictures can be seen here.
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Friday 30 October 2009

Doctor Who: Dreamland - Jimmy Stalkingwolf

Quote Of The Day - Tenth Doctor

"No, I'm not really a cat person. Once you've been threatened by one in a nuns wimple, kind of takes the joy out of it."
- Tenth Doctor, Fear Her.
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Doctor Who: David Tennant Interview on Studio 5

Sarah Jane Adventures Video Diary - David Tennant

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars Q&A With David Tennant & Russell T Davies Transcript

Digital Spy have a transcript from The Waters of Mars press confrence held earlier today at the screening of the special with David Tennant and Russell T Davies. Part of the transcript can be read below;

How does this special compare to the others?
David: "It tells a different sort of story, I think, and it's a long time into the episode before The Doctor takes control. That's what's unnerving about it - it's not the standard structure. We expect The Doctor to take control earlier - we expect The Doctor to know how he's going to do it and how he's going to win through and he doesn't. Even though he wins in the end it's a bitter sweet victory. People die. That's part of the story we have to tell to go where we're going."


Do you think 'Waters of Mars' can still be viewed by children? It's very dark in places.

Russell: "Oh yes, absolutely. Have you read a Harry Potter book?" David: "Or seen a Harry Potter film?"

And we start to see the end of The Tenth Doctor's journey here, don't we?

David: "Well I think this gives you a bit of a hint - the fact that The Ood have come to summon the Doctor and the fact that the Doctor now knows incontrovertibly that he's running from his own demise and at the very end he says: 'No, I'm not going - I'm going to rage against the dying of the light' which hints at the final story I suppose.!

Russell: "He's alone and lost again. All these things are coming to an end."

Do you feel like you've wrapped it up satisfactorily for yourself then?

Russell: "Oh, magnificently!"

David: "Yeah - I think we tell a big end-of-an-era story and at the same time handing it on, which is important. This show has been going a long time before we showed up and no doubt will carry on into the far distant future. We tell a big old farewell story and then hand it over in rude health."

Russell: "It's nice knowing that you're coming to an end so far in advance because we had a chance to do everything - there's nothing we forgot. We see the Ood summon the Doctor in Children in Need and you get the first scene of the Doctor arriving on the planet of the Ood. It's actually hilarious - I think that scene is so funny!"


Did either of you keep any souvenirs from the set?

David: "You're really not allowed! People think you just walk away with a pocket full of stuff but the licence fee is very well protected - as it should be. I did get a little gift box at the end of stuff they didn't need anymore."


Russell: "I've got an orb from 'The End of the World' - mind you I paid a thousand quid for it at auction! I was very drunk and thought I'd bought something else but the the next day I ended up with a little orb - that was good, I was very popular."


There are pictures leaking from the filming of the new Doctor Who series. How do you feel when you see them?


David: "It's weird. I remember before it happened thinking we would probably start seeing snaps of them on street corners and wearing anoraks or having cups of tea between takes. I was nervous about how I would feel about that - I'm thrilled that it's carrying on and I know that everyone who's there is a great choice - but of course you feel a little bit proprietorial. I'm cheered because I've just been really excited to see that it's going on and I'm teased by what I'm seeing. I just can't wait to see it. I remember what it felt like as well, to be where Matt is now. It's really exciting to see someone else starting out on that journey."


Russell: "It's funny because when you're inside the programme you see those things and go: 'Oh, it's spoiled, it's ruined', but outside you go 'How exciting!'"

Click here to read the full transcript.
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Sarah Jane Adventures: The Eternity Trap - Part 1 - Next Time Trailer

Doctor Who: David Tennant & Russell T Davies on BBC News - 30/10/09

David Tennant on BBC Radio 5 Live

David Tennant made a brief appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live earlier today; from the press screening of The Waters of Mars.

DavidTennant.com have an MP3 download of it here and the full show is available on the BBC iPlayer.
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Sarah Jane Adventures - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Part 1 Ratings

David Tennant's appearance on The Sarah Jane Adventures yesterday boosted the ratings for the show with 1.3 million viewers and 10.9% of the audience share according to unofficial overnight figures. This is the highest rating it has achieved in the earlier time slot. It is currently unknown how many people watched the simulcast HD version on the BBC HD Channel.

Final figures, which will include those who recorded the programme and watched it later will be released in two weeks.

(Source: Doctor Who News Page)

Sarah Jane Adventures - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - Part 2, today, 4.35pm BBC One - don't miss it!
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Elisabeth Sladen on The Wright Stuff - 30/10/09

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars Teasers


Digital Spy have attended the press screening of The Warters of Mars today, and they have published 'ten teasers' for the special, they can be read below;

1. The first line of the episode: "Hello mum. Susie says hello!" Do not underestimate its relevance!

2. The Doctor (and TARDIS) land on Mars on November 21, 2059. There he happens upon Bowie Base One, the first human colony on the red planet.

3. Heading up the base is Captain Adelaide Brooke (Lindsay Duncan), recognised by The Doctor as the pioneer of humanity's colonisation of space. "The woman with starlight in her soul," he calls her.

4. Odd-Doctor behaviour part one: The Doctor instantly realises he needs to leave. "Whatever has started here, I can't see it to the end," he tells them. "I can't."

5. ... but he doesn't leave, because before too long the dreaded 'water' starts to play a part. We won't spoil exactly how it plays a part, but the previously-released preview clip offers a strong hint.

6. There are references to two season four stories, as well as the recent Easter special. There's even a (new) flashback scene to one of the aforementioned.

7. "It's taken me all these years to realise *** **** ** **** *** **** - and they **** **** **."

8. An Ood makes an appearance. Last word is key.

9. Did you know, the human body is 60% water?


10. Odd-Doctor behaviour part two: Towards the very end of the episode, there's a scene that sees The Doctor say things that will utterly shock you. And more than that, the way he says things will shock you too.

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David Tennant Interview On GMTV & Waters of Mars Air Date Announced

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars Air Date - 15th November!

Thanks to David Tennant on GMTV this morning, we finally have an air date and time for the much anticipated Doctor Who Special - The Waters of Mars - Sunday 15th November, 7.00pm on BBC One! 16 days to go!

The interview with David Tennant on GMTV will be posted here soon...
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Thursday 29 October 2009

Sarah Jane Adventures - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith (Part 2) - Today!

A reminder that the second part of the unmissable Sarah Jane Adventures story The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - part 2, which guest stars David Tennant continues today at 4.35pm on BBC One. In the second part, the Doctor makes a more 'full on' appearance throughout the episode so don't miss it! Part 1 is avialable on the BBC iPlayer.

Elisabeth Sladen, who plays Sarah Jane will be making an appearance on 'The Wright Stuff' this morning from 9.15am on Channel Five to promote this episode.

Synopsis for the episode;
The Doctor joins the battle, as the power of the Pantheon Of Discord grows in strength, in the second and concluding part of this week's story, but a deadly trap is waiting for them all.

The Doctor makes a spectacular return on the happiest day of Sarah Jane's life, but is he too late to save both his old companion and Earth itself? As the strands of a clever and careful plan draw together, the two friends are separated across different time zones and must fight to save each other. For one, there's a terrible price to pay.


The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - Part 2 - Today, 4.35pm on BBC One - don't miss it!

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CBBC - Tommy Knight and Daniel Anthony - Part 3 - (29/10/09)


This features the 18:15 and 18:30 junctions.

CBBC - Tommy Knight and Daniel Anthony - Part 2 - (29/10/09)


Tommy and Dan Dropped in for a visit to CBBC to advertise The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith. This features the 16:30, 17:15 and 17:45

Quote Of The Day - Second Doctor

[to the time lords] "All these evils I have fought, while you have done nothing but observe! True, I am guilty of interference. Just as you are guilty of failing to use your great powers to help those in need!"
- Second Doctor, The War Games.
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New Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars Pictures

Digital Spy have a brand new gallery of Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars pictures which can be seen here. They also claim that a press screening for the special will be taking place tomorrow!
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Nigel Havers Interview on Alan Titchmarsh 29/10/2009

David Tennant Quits Doctor Who - One Year On!

Yes, that's right, in may not seem it, but it is exactly 1 year since David Tennant announced he was quitting Doctor Who after the 2009/10 specials! No one expected it, and his successor, Matt Smith, was announced as the eleventh Doctor on 3rd January 2009. One year on, we've had two specials and we are currently in the middle of his stint in The Sarah Jane Adventures. With three specials to come starring David Tennant, it looks like the best is yet to come!

Click here to see David Tennant's announcement.
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Sarah Jane Adventures: The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - Part 2 - Next Time Trailer

Sarah Jane Adventures - The Gift Synopsis

The BBC Press Office have today published the synopsis for the final story of The Sarah Jane Adventures Series 3 - The Gift.

The Gift - Part 1
Thursday 19 November, 4.35-5.00pm, BBC ONE.

Sarah Jane, Luke, Clyde and Rani face an old enemy, the green Slitheen, in the penultimate episode of this series of The Sarah Jane Adventures.


When the Slitheen's latest scheme is halted, their rivals, the Blathereen, arrive. Declaring peace between the planets, they offer Sarah Jane a gift – one that might change the future of the human race forever.


The Gift - Part 2

Friday 20 November, 4.35-5.00pm, BBC One.


When the Blathereens' gift runs riot, Sarah Jane faces the battle of her life to save her son, Luke, as The Sarah Jane Adventures concludes.


With Clyde, Rani and K9 trapped in a school under siege, and the whole of London convulsing under the alien threat, everything heads for a final showdown in the attic – and not everyone is getting out alive.

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CBBC - Tommy Knight and Daniel Anthony (29/10/09)


WARNING: CONTAINS VERY ANNOYING KIDS TV PRESENTERS

Tommy and Dan Dropped in for a visit to CBBC to advertise The Wedding fo Sarah Jane Smith.
This features the 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 and 12:00 Junctions as well as an advert for an exclusive wallpaper.
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David Tennant on GMTV Tomorrow

David Tennant will be making an appearance on GMTV tomorrow morning, sometime before 9am on ITV 1.

He'll be there to promote The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith, but it is also rumored that a press launch for The Waters of Mars will be happening over the next couple of days and it is expected that GMTV will also be covering that.
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Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars - Preview Clip 2

Sarah Jane Adventures - Elisabeth Sladen & Russell T Davies on BBC Breakfast

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Sarah Jane Adventures - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith (Part 1) - Today!

It's the one we've all been waiting for, The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - Part 1, starring David Tennant as the Doctor airs for the first time on BBC One at 4.35pm today!

As we all know, weddings in the Whoniverse rarely go to plan and this one is no exception! The Doctor makes an entrance by gatecrashing Sarah Jane's wedding! It concludes at the same time tomorrow, with the Doctor teaming up with Luke, Clyde, Rani and K9 against an old enemy of Sarah Jane - the Trickster!

Synopsis for today's episode;
Sarah Jane has met Peter Dalton and wants him to become part of her life, as the adventure series continues; perhaps he could become a father to Luke. But Clyde suspects that Peter is hiding a secret or two, especially when he and Rani find an empty house where Peter says his home should be.

The Doctor makes a spectacular return on the happiest day of Sarah Jane's life but a deadly trap is awaiting them all.

As the strands of a clever and careful plan come together, can even a Time Lord save Sarah Jane on the day of her arch-enemy's greatest triumph?

4.35pm, BBC One, Today - don't miss it!
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Gareth Roberts Penning 2 Doctor Who Episodes & SJA Special For 2010?

According to Gareth Robert's agent, he'll be writing not one, but two Doctor Who episodes for series five next year as well as a Sarah Jane Adventures 60 minute special.

It has been reported in the past that that the writer will be penning an episode for Doctor Who's fifth series by the same source.

He has previously written The Shakespeare Code, The Unicorn and the Wasp and co-written Planet of the Dead as well as numerous Sarah Jane Adventures episodes including this week's story - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith.
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Tommy Knight & Daniel Anthony on CBBC

Tommy Knight and Daniel Anthony who play Luke Smith and Clyde Langer in The Sarah Jane Adventures will be spending the day on the CBBC Channel from 9.30am today along with presenters Dan and Jeff to celebrate the transmission of 'The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith' - Part 1 - 4.35pm, BBC One. If you're aged 6 - 12, you can leave a message to them here on the CBBC message board of email them directly to cbbc@bbc.co.uk.
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Quote Of The Day - River Song

"When you run with the Doctor, it feels like it'll never end. But however hard you try you can't run forever. Everybody knows that everybody dies and nobody knows it like the Doctor. But I do think that all the skies of all the worlds might just turn dark if he ever, for one moment, accepts it."
- River Song, Forest of the Dead.
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Doctor Who: Dreamland - Animating Rice


Last week we brought you exclusive clips from Georgia Moffett and Phil Ford discussing one of the Doctor's new companions from an actor and writers point of view. This time we hear from the animator who brought the character Cassie Rice to life, Nora O'Sullivan.

(Source: Doctor Who Dreamland Blog)
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Elisabeth Sladen and Russell T Davies on BBC Breakfast

Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith) and Russell T Davies (Executive Producer) will make an appearance on tomorrow's edition of BBC Breakfast, sometime after 8.30am on BBC One.

On the show, they will discuss David Tennant's appearance as the Doctor in the Sarah Jane Adventures!

The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th November, 4.35pm BBC One!
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Happy Birthday Matt Smith!

Matt Smith, who will play the role of the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who, is 28 today! Happy Birthday!
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Tuesday 27 October 2009

Sarah Jane Adventures Nominated For BAFTA

The Sarah Jane Adventures has once again been nominated for a children's BAFTA award in the 'Drama' category. It faces competition from three other shows in the category: 'Dustbin Baby', 'Rhestr Nadolig Wil (Wil’s Christmas List)', and 'US5' .

Children aged 7 - 14 can cast their votes by clicking here. Voting closes midday on Monday 23rd November 2009. A full list of nominations can be read here on the BAFTA website.

The winners of each category will be announced at the children's BAFTA awards ceremony next month on Sunday 29th November 2009.
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K9 Series Preview Trailer


A preview of the new K9 series will be shown on Disnex XD Saturday 31st October 2009 - Halloween!
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Quote Of The Day - Captain Jack

"There you go! I can taste it! Oestrogen. Definitely oestrogen. Take the pill, flush it away, it enters the water cycle. Feminizes the fish. Goes all the way up into the sky then falls all the way back down onto me. Contraceptives in the rain. Love this planet. Still, at least I won't get pregnant. Never doing that again."
- Captain Jack Harkness, Torchwood - Everything Changes.
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Doctor Who - The Waters of Mars...Coming Soon

The BBC Press Office has published new information today, regarding the next Doctor Who Special - The Waters of Mars.

Mars, 2059. Bowie Base One. Last recorded message: "Don't drink the water. Don't even touch it. Not one drop."


Starring David Tennant as The Doctor and guest starring acclaimed British stage and screen actress Lindsay Duncan, The Waters Of Mars is the second Doctor Who special to be screened this year.


Lindsay plays Adelaide – the Doctor's cleverest and most strong-minded companion. She and the Doctor face terror on the Red Planet in one of the scariest adventures yet.


Neighbours, Flying Doctors and Casualty star Peter O'Brien also guest stars as Ed, Adelaide's second-in-command at the base.


The Waters Of Mars is written by Russell T Davies and Phil Ford and is directed by Graeme Harper.


It now looks like The Waters of Mars will be transmitted on the 14th November, BBC One. Wikipedia claims that David Tennant will appear on the Graham Norton show the Monday before, 9th Nov, presumably to promote The Waters of Mars. The BBC's entertainment journalist and Doctor Who fan Lizo Mzimba, claims on Twitter that there will be a screening for the special sometime over the next week where he will be interviewing David Tennant, Russell T Davies and Lindsay Duncan. Children in Need will take place on Friday 20th November where a preview of the Doctor Who Christmas Special will be shown.


It is expected that the BBC Press Office will have further details of the special and confirm the air date sometime on Thursday.

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Doctor Who: The Ten Doctors - Part 2 Teaser Trailer by Babelcolour

Monday 26 October 2009

Doctor Who Filming At Bedwellty Pits - 26/10/09

Filming on Doctor Who series five resumed again yesterday. A new location, Bedwelly Pits, South Wales, was used. Only Matt Smith and a couple of extras were seen on set although it is rumored Karen Gillan was there also. A full report and pictures can be seen here on the Gallifrey Base Fourm. The report and pictures, including the one above, are all courtesy of set reporter Ahremsee - thanks for sharing! His Flickr account can be seen here.

A filming video from Ahremsee can be seen below:

Quote Of The Day - Peggy Mitchell

[on TV] "Listen to me, Den Watts - I don't care if you HAVE come back from the dead, get out of my pub! The only spirits in here are gin, whisky and vodka, so go on - GET OUT!"
- Peggy Mitchell, Army of Ghosts.
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Sarah Jane Adventures - Nigel Havers on GMTV - 26/10/09


Nigel Havers (Peter Dalton) discusses his role in the Sarah Jane Adventures. The interview includes an unseen clip from the episode - SPOILERS! The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October 2009, 4.35pm, BBC One!
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Sunday 25 October 2009

Matt Smith's Official Site!

Matt Smith now has his own official website from the makers of the official David Tennant site. The website is currently under construction but because of the huge interest in Matt they have decided to open early.

It currently consists of a home page, forum, information and contact details for Matt.

Click here to visit mattsmithofficial.com and keep an eye on it for the official launch! It also has pages on Facebook and Twitter.
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SJA - Monster Hunt / Website Trailer

Quote Of The Day - Ace

"And the half time score: Perivale, six hundred million; Rest of the Universe, nil!"
- Ace, The Curse of Fenric
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SJA - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Review

As we approach the transmission of The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith on Thursday and Friday, Den of Geek's Cameron K Ewan aka Blogtor Who has once again reviewed both parts which contain some minor spoilers! Part 1 review here and Part 2 review here.
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More Doctor Who Series Five Filming Videos At St. Gwynno's Church

Saturday 24 October 2009

Sarah Jane Adventures - The Mad Woman in the Attic - Ratings

Part 1 of The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Mad Woman in the Attic which was broadcast on Thursday at 4.35 on BBC One had an unofficial overnight rating of 0.6 million with a 5.7% of the audience share. This rating is similar to the one it achieved the previous week with the series opener Prisoner of the Judoon - Part 1.

Part 2, which was broadcast on BBC One at the same time on Friday had an unofficial overnight rating of 0.8 million with 7% of the audience share. This is the highest rating for the third series so far.

Both ratings were significantly higher than the programmes which are usually broadcast in that time slot. Final figures will be released in two weeks and will include viewers who recorded the programme and watched it later.

(Source: Doctor Who News Page)
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Quote Of The Day - Lance Bennett

"Well, love, I couldn't risk you running off. I had to say yes. And then I was stuck with a woman who thinks the height of excitement is a new flavour Pringle! Oh, I had to sit there and listen to all that yap yap yap. Oh, Brad and Angelina, is Posh pregnant, X factor, Atkins diet, feng shui, split ends, text me, text me, text me - dear god, the never-ending fountain of fat, stupid trivia! I deserve a medal."
- Lance Bennett, The Runaway Bride.
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Sarah Jane Adventures: The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - TV Trailer

Doctor Who Filming Continues At St. Gwynno's Church


Doctor Who Series 5 filming at St. Gwynno's Church has continued into its fourth day today with Matt Smith (Eleventh Doctor) and Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) both seen on set with the new TARDIS! Thanks to Scooty for the picture above, many more can be seen on his Photobucket account here.

In other news, it is believed that Ashley Way, who has previously directed episodes of Torchwood, Tardisodes and Attack of the Graske, is directing this episode!
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Sarah Jane Adventures in Liverpool

SJA The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Spoilers


As with Torchwood: Children of Earth, Digital Spy have 10 teasers for next week's SJA story - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith which guest stars David Tennant as The Doctor. They can be read below;

1. DT is technically in both episodes, but he doesn't appear right until the end of the first one. His opening words? "Stop this wedding now!"

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Ahh yes, the wedding. Sarah Jane is getting married! To Nigel Havers. Erm, correction: a businessman called Peter Dalton who is played by Nigel Havers.

3. Yes, their relationship moves quickly - although there is a lot of use of things like "one week later".

4. But that aside, there's definitely something untoward going on here. Who's to blame? Why, it's Sarah Jane's old friend The Trickster!

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When The Doctor shows up, he's quickly parted from Sarah Jane (and the TARDIS). He's got the kids to help him out, though.

6. The Doctor says two of his standard catchphrases: "Allons-y" and "I'm so sorry."

7. The Doctor is referred to as "the man of ice and fire" and is told that "the gate is waiting for you".

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One of the kids receives a massive shock. Literally.

9. Words are nice, but here's a couple of exclusive pictures from the episodes:
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The story ends with an exchange between Sarah Jane and The Doctor that provoked tears here at DS Towers. And she has a final line that we'll all be thinking around Christmas time: "No-one's **** ***** ** ****** ***."

Den of Geek have a review of the first part here and a picture gallery here.
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Friday 23 October 2009

Doctor Who: Dreamland - Writing Rice

Quote Of The Day - Jabe

[as the Doctor scans a door entry keypad] "What about your ancestry, Doctor? Perhaps you could tell a story or two. Perhaps a man only enjoys trouble when there's... nothing else left. I scanned you earlier. The metal machine had trouble identifying your species. Refused to admit your existence. And even when it named you, I couldn't believe it. But it was right. I know where you're from. Forgive me for intruding it's remarkable that you even exist. I just want to say... how sorry I am." [she lays a hand on his arm. The Doctor, with tears in his eyes, looks at her and covers her hand with his]
- Jabe, The End of the World.
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Sarah Jane Adventures: The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - Part 1- Next Time Trailer

Doctor Who Christmas Special Children in Need 2009 Preview - Confirmed

The BBC have confirmed that an exclusive preview of the Doctor Who Christmas special will be shown during Children in Need next month. Last year, the pre-titles sequence for The Next Doctor was shown on the night so presumably this will happen again.

BBC press release;
An exclusive preview of the Doctor Who Christmas special.

Children in Need takes place on 20th November 2009 from 7pm on BBC One! Click here to donate.
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Doctor Who: Dreamland - Meet Cassie Rice!


Cassie Rice is one of the Doctor's new companions in Dreamland and she's played by the fantastic Georgia Moffett!
(Source: Dreamland Blog)
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Thursday 22 October 2009

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 138 - Cover & Info

Happy Halloween from Doctor Who Adventures!
Weeping Angel mask and claws with this week’s issue…

Be afraid, be very afraid, as this week’s Doctor Who Adventures magazine is the scariest issue yet.

The bumper Halloween pack takes a look at scary scenes to come in the next Doctor Who special, to be shown on BBC One soon, and comes with a Weeping Angel monster mask and claws to help make your Halloween party a screaming success.

Other features in this week’s issue that will have you hiding behind the sofa:

* Top 10 moments that make you jump!
* Weeping Angels fact file.
* A look at the next Sarah Jane Adventures episode.
* Quiz – How well do you know the scariest Doctor Who monsters?

Issue 138 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is out today, Thursday 22 October, price £2.99!
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SJA - Mad Woman in the Attic - Part 2 - Today!


The second part of the Sarah Jane Adventures - Mad Woman in the Attic is broadcast for the first time on BBC One & BBC HD at 4.35pm today. The first part, which was broadcast yesterday, can be watched on the BBC iPlayer. Synopsis for today's episode;

Rani investigates strange rumours about a demon living in a funfair at the seaside, in the second episode of this two-part drama following the adventures of journalist Sarah Jane Smith. What Rani finds there is far more alarming and she makes a decision that affects not only her future, but also the futures of all those she cares about...

Alien Eve's powers grow out of control, with everyone caught in her sinister and endless games. As the echoes of an ancient war threaten the modern world, the danger extends all the way to the year 2059. If Rani fails to change her own destiny, then everyone is doomed.

Click here to read a review of the episode.

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Quote Of The Day - Tenth Doctor

"Good, I meant that one. You want weapons? We're in a library! Books! The best weapons in the world! This room's the greatest arsenal we could have - arm yourselves!"
- Tenth Doctor, Tooth and Claw.
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Sarah Jane Adventures - Mona Lisa's Revenge Synopsis


The BBC Press Office have released released the synopsis for Sarah Jane Adventures - Mona Lisa's Revenge;

Part 1
Ep 9/12
Thursday 12 November
4.35-5.00pm BBC ONE

Strange forces bring the Mona Lisa to life, as the adventure series starring Elisabeth Sladen continues.

Clyde's proudest day turns into a nightmare when he discovers that fine art can be dangerous and, when a school trip descends into disaster, the gang find themselves trapped without Sarah Jane's help, as the awesome abomination stirs.

Sarah Jane Smith is played by Elisabeth Sladen, Mona Lisa by Suranne Jones and Clyde by Daniel Anthony. This episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures also stars Tommy Knight as Luke Smith, Anjili Mohindra as Rani Chandra, Alexander Armstrong as Mr Smith, John Leeson as the voice of K9, Ace Bhatti as Haresh Chandra, Jeff Rawle as Mr Harding, Liza Sadovy as Miss Trupp, Lizo Mzimba as Lizo and Paul Kasey as The Highwayman.

Part 2
Ep 10/12
Friday 13 November
4.35-5.00pm BBC ONE

Luke and Rani investigate the myth of the dreaded abomination, as the two-part drama concludes. With Sarah Jane trapped and beyond help, everything now depends upon Clyde.

Mona Lisa vows to release her terrifying brother from his age-old prison, but only Clyde has the key.

Sarah Jane Smith is played by Elisabeth Sladen, Mona Lisa by Suranne Jones and Clyde by Daniel Anthony. This episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures also stars Tommy Knight as Luke Smith, Anjili Mohindra as Rani Chandra, Alexander Armstrong as Mr Smith, John Leeson as the voice of K9, Ace Bhatti as Haresh Chandra, Jeff Rawle as Mr Harding, Liza Sadovy as Miss Trupp, Lizo Mzimba as Lizo and Paul Kasey as The Highwayman.
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Doctor Who Filming Videos - St. Gwynno's Church

New TARDIS Interior!

Set reporter Scooty has taken the picture above which shows the new TARDIS interior! It was taken last night, as filming took place at St. Gwenno's Church in South Wales. More pictures from Scooty can be seen here, including ones of a new Monster!
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Sarah Jane Adventures - Mad Woman in the Attic - Part 2 - Next Time Trailer

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Doctor Who Filming At St. Gwynno's Church

Doctor Who filming on Series five took place again last night, at St. Gwynno's Church in South Wales. As predicted by set reporters, it was a night shoot with the new TARDIS on location along with Matt Smith and a number of other previously unconfirmed guest actors. Set reporter simon_watkins reported the following via Twitter;

Very wet and cold at Llanwynno. Just saw a scene with a young lad running uphill at the graveyard. Took an age to shoot. The kid is wearing a sort of flashing LED beacon thing, while running up the spooky graveyard. Actor's name is Sam something. We've seen the monster. It's a blue faced reptile thing, in a sort of samauri outfit. Possibly his mother, or sister(?) is called Ambrose & I think she's played by Samantha something, not 100% certain. OK, this is strange, the kid, Elliot has a broad Welsh valleys accent. Set in Wales then ? Dialogue: Ambrose: "Why is it night?" Doctor : "It's not. Get in the Church!" Ambrose: "The door's all warped" ... UG: "Use the sonic" The Doctor : "It doesn't work with wood" Unknown guy : "Well that's rubbish" Doctor : "Don't dis the sonic!" Correction: Samantha something is playing the alien *not* Ambrose. They've wrapped for the evening. Others have identified one of the guest stars as Robert Pugh. The kid actor (Sam Davies) plays a character called Elliot. Another guest star identified as Meera Syal.

Thanks to simon_watkins for sharing this info! He also two pictures which can be seen here. Ahremsee has also taken some pics (thanks for the one above!) of the crew setting up yesterday which can be seen here. Thanks again for sharing!
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SJA - Mad Woman in the Attic - Today!

The Sarah Jane Adventures continues today with Mad Woman in the Attic - Part 1 - 4.35pm, BBC One & BBC HD. This story concludes at the same time tomorrow. The synopsis for the story can be read below;

Rani investigates strange rumours about a demon living in a funfair at the seaside. What she finds there, however, is far more alarming than that and she makes a decision that affects not only her future, but also the futures of all those she cares about... Far in the future, in 2059, an old Rani remembers the day when her whole life went wrong. As her younger self investigates mysterious disappearances at an abandoned funfair, she sets into motion a chain of events which unleash the terrible powers of the alien Eve.

Trailer here & review of the episode here.
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Quote Of The Day - Hostess

"That's the headphones for Channels 1 to 36; modem link for 3D vidgames; complimentary earplugs; complimentary slippers; complimentary juice pack; and complimentary peanuts. I must warn you some products may contain nuts."
- Hostess, Midnight.
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Doctor Who - SFX Issue 189

The latest issue of SFX takes a look at the upcoming Doctor Who special - The Waters of Mars and David Tennant's appearance in The Sarah Jane Adventures. It also includes exclusive interviews with David Tennant and Russell T Davies. The cover for issue 189 can be seen above, and the details can be read below;

The Beginning Of The End For Doctor Who In The Waters of Mars
With just three TV specials left for the tenth Doctor we speak exclusively to star David Tennant and writer Russell T Davies about the show’s global success, coming to terms with regeneration and the scariest Who monsters yet in The Waters Of Mars.

Plus! Tennant Stars In The Sarah Jane Adventures
We go on-set for an in-depth look at the new series of The Sarah Jane Adventures and catch a glimpse of the tenth doctor as the TARDIS drops into Sarah Jane’s attic. Lis Sladen's going to be at our SFX Weekender by the way. Oh yes.

SFX issue 189 is out now!

(Source: SFX)
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Tuesday 20 October 2009

New SJA Pictures

More SJA pictures have been released. Firstly, the official SJA site have released some promo pics for this week's story - The Mad Woman in the Attic. They can be downloaded from the 'Sarah Jane's PC' section of the site, and act as desktop wallpapers.

Digital Spy have a gallery of 8 pictures for next week's story - The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith, which guest stars David Tennant as the Doctor. Click here to view the photos.
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Quote Of The Day - Ninth Doctor

"The thing is, Adam, time travel is like visiting Paris. You can't just read the guide book. You've got to throw yourself in, eat the food, use the wrong verbs, get charged double and end up kissing complete strangers - or is that just me? Stop asking questions. Go and do it!"
- Ninth Doctor, The Long Game.
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Torchwood Magazine Issue 18 - Cover & Info


News
Gareth David-Lloyd is going online for his latest project, Girl Number 9, created exclusively for the internet by Torchwood writer James Moran (Sleeper, Children of Earth Day Three). The dark thriller plays out over six five-minute instalments, and sees David-Lloyd take on the role of Matheson, a detective leading the investigation into a series of brutal murders. Girl Number 9 premieres online on 30 October at 9pm. For more information, visit the website.

The full story appears in the latest issue’s comprehensive news section, The Hub. Torchwood magazine issue 18 is on sale now – check out this page for the full lowdown on what’s inside.

Features
Jack’s in the dock!
Our coverage of the trailblazing Children of Earth continues in the latest issue of Torchwood magazine, as we put the key players on trial. We all asked ourselves what we would do in a similar situation to Jack, John Frobisher or the elected MPs? Who made the right decisions? Indeed, is there such a thing as a ‘right’ decision in such a complex situation? You can join the debate on our Facebook page, or email us your views at torchwood@titanemail.com.
Plus, don’t miss the second part of archivist Andrew Pixley’s exhaustive dissection of Children of Earth. It’s the ultimate survey of 77 long days on the Torchwood set.
Rhys on Earth – Kai Owen

“Rhys just wants to make sure Gwen’s safe, and then go home for a cup of tea!” – Kai Owen

As Gwen’s loving husband Rhys, Kai Owen is the everyman at the heart of Children of Earth. We quiz the actor about his big role in the mini-series in the latest issue of Torchwood magazine, and find out why Rhys is set to run and run…
To find out more about Kai’s charity runs and convention appearances, visit his official website.
New Torchwood fiction

Torchwood magazine brings you amazing original fiction and comic strip stories in every issue. This time around, Children of Earth writer James Moran gets high with airborne adventure Stakes on a Plane, and unseasonal snowfall heralds the start of an Antarctic adventure for PC Andy and the Torchwood team in David Llewellyn’s I May Be Some Time. Meanwhile, it’s part four of comic adventure Broken, written by Nick Abadzis and illustrated by Paul Grist. Can Captain Jack and his team escape in time?

Torchwood magazine issue 18 is on sale now – check out this page for the full lowdown on what’s inside.

(Source: Titan Magazines)
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