FILMING IN QUEEN STREET

Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman were filming in Queen Street, Cardiff today despite the heavy rain. Capaldi was sporting his new costume, with Jenna still wearing her outfit from The Time of the Doctor.

BBC IPLAYER FIGURES!

It's official: Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special, 'Day of the Doctor' was the most watched programme on the Beeb's streaming service in the whole of 2013.

With a whopping 3.2 million people watching said episode, it's no surprise that there's no sign of the show's appeal slowing down while we wait for Capaldi's full debut appearance.

With that in mind, fans are already searching for the smallest of clues for how the next series might kick off. For the time being, here is a (very) short clip of the latest episode being filmed, featuring the Doctor himself - showing off his mechanical horse-riding skills through the very Victorian-looking streets of Cardiff. Enjoy!

FIRST 50TH TRAILER!

At last, fans are given the first official trailer for the upcoming special episode 'The Day Of The Doctor'.



With a strong sense of nostalgia, this exciting new video provides fans with the first glimpse of the episode...even if there isn't any direct footage.

Going on a step-by-step journey through each incarnation, viewers can also see the William Hartnell Doctor in colour for the first time.

Certainly raising the scale of the show, The Doctor himself fantastically describes the theme of the episode:

"I've been running all my lives. Through time and space. Every second of every minute of every day for over 900 years. I fought for peace in a universe at war. Now the time has come to face the choices I have made in the name of The Doctor. Our future depends on one single moment of one impossible day, the day I've been running from all my life. The Day of the Doctor."

...anyone excited?

MORE MISSING EPISODES!

In further celebration of the 50^th anniversary of Doctor Who, previously lost episodes of the William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton era have now been rediscovered.

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Whilst the official number is unspecified, these episodes have now been returned back to the BBC after weeks of speculation.

A press conference is also expected to be held later on this week that will report in full on the findings and inform fans on how they can gain access to the episodes.

Some of the Patrick Troughton episodes, of which haven’t been seen since the 1960s, were originally planned to be available for download from iTunes today, but reports confirm that the mentioned press conference later on this week will announce the postponed dates for the episodes’ availability instead.

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The total count for lost episodes of Doctor Who during the 1960s is officially 106 out of the 253 that were produced. Their ‘extermination’ came as a result of archive policies during the 1960s and 1970s, but due to further changes, have recently become available once again.

The Radio Times claims: “They are believed to originate from a haul discovered in Africa and have been digitally remastered for sale, although exact details remain sketchy.”

More updates available soon.

50 'TIL 50TH!

Today marks a mere 50 days before audiences are finally treated to the broadcast of The Day of the Doctor, the 50^th anniversary special episode of Doctor Who to be shown on November 23^rd.

Alongside this countdown, BBC Worldwide have recently announced that the episode will be broadcast in over 75 countries. Such places include USA, Canada, Australia and various areas of Europe to name a few.

But in case you thought your T.V at home was the only way you could catch the episode, over 200 cinemas around the UK are simultaneously showing a live screening in 3D.

Tim Davie, chief executive of BBC Worldwide, said: “In its 50^th anniversary year, we wanted to create a truly international event for Doctor Who fans in as many countries as possible and the simultaneous broadcast and cinema screening of the special across so many countries will make for a fitting birthday tribute to our Time Lord.”

So even though the show is so closely tied with British culture, it’s no wonder that other countries will be able to experience this momentous occasion.

FIRST POSTER FOR DAY OF THE DOCTOR!

Now that we find ourselves closer to the 50th anniversary spectacular coming later this year, it comes as no surprise that any news Who-related is met with more excitement than ever. If you ever thought that the BBC were being too secretive in their talk of the programme, fear not, for they have answered. Find below the first of many posters to be released to celebrate the Doctor Who spectacular..

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Certainly has the 'block-buster movie' feel about it.

Most notable element to this poster, is the announcement of the episode's title, 'Day of the Doctor'. However, attention should also be brought to the portion taken up by John Hurt's character - surrounded by an explosions of Daleks and repeated prints of the words 'Bad Wolf' - certainly makes you wonder what kind of connection the episode will have with the show's previous storylines. Now that we've caught the first visual tease of the episode, it's seems a safe thing to say that Matt Smith is certainly going to have a memorable exit episode. But more importantly, what do you think? Sound off in the comments below!

TAKE A TARDIS RIDE!

If you’re out and about in sunny Cardiff then pop into White Stuff - situated in the Hayes - and take a ride in their TARDIS elevator. I thought it was a toilet at first but the assistant corrected me, which I’m most grateful for as being escorted from a shop by horrified staff has never been a good look.

ECCLESTON IN 50TH? QUITE POSSIBLY! *EXCLUSIVE*

An undisclosed source close to the Doctor Who production team indicated to us this morning that Ninth Doctor, Christopher Eccleston may well be seen in the 50th Anniversary special, despite his recent comments to the contrary, and that he could have already filmed his part...!

Eccleston has recently said that he did have a meeting with showrunner Steven Moffat about a possible involvement in the end-of-year spectacular, but came away saying he wouldn't be involved.

However, my tight-lipped source refused to confirm or deny this in a very 'I know something you don't know' manner, which is a very strong pointer towards seeing the Ninth Doctor on our screens, joining Matt Smith and David Tennant.

Tennant, if you remember, recently denied all knowledge and involvement in the same way that Eccleston has.

Remember - you read it here FIRST on Type40 News!

Wouldn't it be FANTASTIC to see him?

CLARA CONTINUES?

Will Jenna Louise-Coleman be in Season 8? Yes, according to the actress herself.

Jenna Louise-Coleman: Image - mirror.co.uk

Speaking to Richard Bacon on his Radio 5 Live show yesterday (March 11), Coleman revealed that she will be in the next season of Doctor Who.

Listen to the full interview below:

We have to admit, we're slightly surprised at this announcement as, with the nature of Coleman's character, Clara (you know she keeps dying and all), we had expected her to be a relatively short-lived companion.

Although it seems that Coleman is in the show for quite some time, we find ourselves asking more questions...

NEW TARDIS REVEALED

The first image of the brand new TARDIS has (finally) been revealed.

The image features the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) standing invitingly in his newly redesigned ship which harks back to the days of William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee.
Check out the image below:

Copyright - BBC / Adrian Rogers

This comes just a week before Doctor Who's Christmas Special, 'The Snowmen', hits our screens and if we weren't excited before, we most definitely are now. New TARDIS, new costume, new theme tune.

The Doctor is in.

MATT SMITH ATTENDS HAND PRINT CEREMONY IN CARDIFF

Matt Smith yesterday (October 12) cemented his place in Doctor Who history at a new 'walk of fame' style ceremony at The Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff.

The hand prints will be used in a new exhibition which has been created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the show. Both Smith and current showrunner Steven Moffat attended the event with Moffat also providing his prints.

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The exhibition honours past and present stars of the show and will feature a collection of new props, such as captured and chained Weeping Angels from 'The Angels Take Manhattan', and the costume of latest companion, Jenna Louise-Coleman, from the episode, 'Asylum of the Daleks'.

The Doctor Who Experience also takes visitors on a fantastic 3D adventure as they head through a crack in time to help The Doctor. Tickets can be bought from here.

 More 50th anniversary news coming your way soon!