Doctor Who
This year’s Doctor Who Christmas special looks (ahem) super
October 8, 2016 | David FarnorDoctor Who lands in our living rooms once again this Christmas and, while the return of Matt Lucas as Nardole might suggest we’re retreading old ground, this trailer promises new, super territory.
The Christmas special will see Peter Capaldi’s Doctor … Read More
Who is Chris Chibnall? 9 things to know about the new Doctor Who showrunner
January 23, 2016 | David FarnorLast night, Doctor Who fans were surprised by the unexpected news that Steven Moffat will step down as showrunner following the next season. His replacement? Chris Chibnall.
Moffat took over the reins of the TARDIS in 2010 and has since … Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who 2015 Christmas special (The Husbands of River Song)
January 2, 2016 | David Farnor“There’s no such thing as happy ever after. It’s just a lie we tell ourselves because the truth is so hard,” says The Doctor in the 2015 Christmas special. Peter Capaldi. Grumpy sentiment. So far, so par for the course … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 10 (Face The Raven)
November 22, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
As ridiculous as it would seem to keep declaring episodes as the best of the season, Doctor Who’s ninth season has been ridiculously good and … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 9 (Sleep No More)
November 15, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
Let’s talk about Marmite episodes of Doctor Who. Any show has divisive episodes, ones that fans either love or hate. For every universally loved NuWho … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 6 (The Woman Who Lived)
October 25, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
In a season that’s experimenting with two-parters all the way, the second halves of these first three stories have each been wildly different. The Witch’s … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 5 (The Girl Who Died)
October 18, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
Last week’s slightly difficult episode aside, let us make no apologies for enjoying the hell out of Peter Capaldi’s second season as Doctor Who so … Read More
BBC unveils new Doctor Who spin-off for BBC Three
October 2, 2015 | David FarnorThe BBC has announced a surprise new Doctor Who spin-off targeted at young adults.
The unexpected news came from BBC Three, which has ordered eight episodes of Class, a 45-minute series set in Coal Hill School, London.
The name will … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 2 (The Witch’s Familiar)
September 27, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review of The Witch’s Familiar. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
Let us introduce you to every Doctor Who cliffhanger ever: One or more characters (up to the point of everyone in … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 1 (The Magician’s Apprentice)
September 20, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review of Episode 1. If you’ve already seen the episode, read on at the end for spoilers and geeky references for old Who fans.
Aside from Season 8’s two-part finale, Doctor Who has focused more on … Read More