Doctor Who News, Articles, Cast and Crew Interviews

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Segment from the BBC News - today in Cardiff, a small extra clip from an episode & interview with PC.

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A new pic of Peter & Jenna this evening in London

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http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/no-10th...-who-65198.htm
No 10th Anniversary special planned.

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12 Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Deep Breath

http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/12-spoi...ctor+Who+TV%29

Guest contributor Paddy O’Meara offers some spoiler-free thoughts on the Series 8 premiere.

The wait is almost over. Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor is heading ever nearer to our TV screens – and, at the time of writing, two lucky audiences have seen the first episode at the World Tour events in London and Cardiff.

What lies in store for the viewing public on August 23rd? We have heard the Doctor, in the series trailer, asking whether he is “a good man” – but is Capaldi a good Doctor? How does Deep Breath hold up? Fresh from my viewing on the big screen in Cardiff, I offer twelve spoiler-free thoughts on the Series 8 premiere.

[There are no spoilers in the comments but I have spoilered even those for people who don't want to see anything at all about the episode - Blen]

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Much of what I expect from a regeneration episode was there – but “Deep Breath” doesn’t feel like a re-hash of what we have seen before. It is a different take on a familiar subject, rather than The Eleventh Hour Mark 2.

The “blockbuster of the week” feel already seems to have gone. There is some excellent CGI and some great action sequences but overall the episode felt more like a character piece than an adrenaline-packed thrill ride.

Capaldi’s Doctor is markedly different to Smith’s – complex, layered – and certainly darker, although there are lighter moments there too.

Speaking of adding layers, Clara’s character seems to be much more developed in this episode – and Jenna Coleman puts in a fine performance.

The Paternoster Gang are put to good use in this episode, particularly Vastra, who provides a much-needed alien perspective to Clara’s very human reactions.

The monsters are very creepy – and I thought they were used well, while clearly the secondary plot the monsters and their plans do not feel rushed or overlooked.

Clara is very much our audience surrogate, and a lot of her questions feel like reading the comments on sites like this… her answers are surprising, though, and leave me feeling optimistic about her character.

Peter Capaldi is absolutely marvellous, and I can’t wait to see how his Doctor develops. This episode leaves us with many questions on that front.

The Doctor feels like more of a mystery now. We rely on other characters to tell us how he might be feeling.

I particularly enjoyed how Capaldi’s age and Scottishness were handled within the episode – acknowledged, addressed, but not made any more of than they should be.

I could definitely feel the “darker” tone to this episode – particularly a potentially controversial scene towards the end, but it didn’t feel TOO dark. It does have Strax appearing, after all!

I thoroughly enjoyed the episode, and from the crowd’s cheers and standing ovation I think it’ll go down well. Can’t wait to watch it again on the 23rd.

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http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/capaldi...es-9-65237.htm
Well, the Sun are reporting that Capaldi has already signed on for series 9.

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http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/deep-br...psis-65170.htm
Deep Breath synopsis, sounds interesting...

And not sure if this has been reported yet or not
http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/deep-br...-ray-65191.htm
Deep Breath stand alone DVD/Blu Ray

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And not sure if this has been reported yet or not
http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/deep-br...-ray-65191.htm
Deep Breath stand alone DVD/Blu Ray

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The very first Peter Capaldi story, the feature-length Deep Breath, is now available for pre-order at the BBC Shop! The DVD option is here and the Blu-Ray option is here!

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Ah yes, sorry, at work so couldn't spend too long skimming.

Moffat on why The Master wont return...
http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/moffat-...back-65245.htm

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http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/the-ser...ence-65250.htm
Season 8 title sequence details.

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Jenna Coleman is now on twitter if anyone want to follow her. Confirmed by @classicdw - the official twitter account of DW BBC Worldwide - https://twitter.com/classicdw/status/498000743761465345

https://twitter.com/Jenna_Coleman_

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Jenna Coleman is now on twitter if anyone want to follow her. Confirmed by @classicdw - the official twitter account of DW BBC Worldwide - https://twitter.com/classicdw/status/498000743761465345

https://twitter.com/Jenna_Coleman_

Only one tweet so far, a link to an Instagram post.

http://instagram.com/jenna_coleman_

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Doctor Who World Tour Events To Stream Online

http://blogtorwho.blogspot.co.uk/201...am-online.html

BBC Worldwide has announced that several of its fan events taking place around the world as part of the Doctor Who global tour will be streamed live on its Doctor Who YouTube channel so that fans can participate wherever they are.

The stars of the show Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman as well as Lead Writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat (schedule dependent) will be taking part in Q&A sessions in various cities ahead of special screenings of Series 8’s opening episode Deep Breath.

The events to be live streamed are (local time):

South Korea, Saturday 9th August, 8.30PM (approx)
Q&A session from The 63 Building, Seoul, South Korea

Australia, Tuesday 12th August 7.20PM (approx)
Q&A session from The State Theatre, Sydney, Australia
Live stream cancelled - see post below

Mexico, Sunday, 17th August, 12PM (approx)
Q&A session from The Metropolitan Theatre, Mexico City, Mexico

Details of the Brazilian live stream will be announced in due course.

The US fan event will not be live-streamed (a highlights package will be available on YouTube at a later date).

These live stream events form part of a wider digital offering for fans to connect them to all the activity happening during Doctor Who: The World Tour. The BBC Worldwide digital team will also be producing and delivering content from the tour on local Doctor Who Twitter feeds, Tumblr, the official Doctor Who Facebook as well as additional content on YouTube. Fans are also encouraged to create their own content and tagging #DWWorldTour.



Also Jenna & Peter arrive in Seoul

https://twitter.com/News_Doctor_Who/...25509855711232

https://twitter.com/News_Doctor_Who/...24698291425280

https://twitter.com/News_Doctor_Who/...47102417911808

https://twitter.com/ReetuKabra/statu...698240/photo/1

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Live stream Seoul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mePjUAdgNDY

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BBC AMERICA presents Doctor Who U.S. Premiere Fan Screening Event.

http://doctorwho.tumblr.com/post/942...s-premiere-fan

BBC America presents the U.S. Premiere Fan Screening Event with special guests Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Steven Moffat hosted by Chris Hardwick.

Thursday, August 14th @ 7:30 PM ET

Tickets on sale Monday, August 11th @ 12:00PM ET for $12* on Eventbrite.com.

Venue to be announced.

*Ticket surcharge applies. Eventbrite.com ticket page will not be live until Monday, August 11 @ 12:00 PM ET. Event is general admission with a ticket on a first come, first served basis.

More info on the Doctor Who: The World Tour: http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/

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Is it safe to assume BBC will replay The Day of the Doctor and The Time of the Doctor during the wind up to the new season? I'd really like to watch them both again....

Yes. They are. BBC Three, 7pm on the two Saturdays preceding 23rd.
The Day of the Doctor (now showing) - 9th August
The Time of the Doctor - 16th August