CYBERMEN IN THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL!

There would have to be an excellent reason to be sat in the Royal Albert Hall on the hottest day of the year and the Doctor Who Proms definitely counts as one. The concert, which saw Ben Foster conducting the BBC National Orchestra of Wales with the London Philharmonic Choir, included a mix of music from recent and classic Doctor Who episodes, and will be screened around the same time as the 50^th Anniversary special this November.

Matt Smith and Jenna Louise-Coleman made an appearance along with Cybermen and Weeping Angels. Smith told an excited crowd: ‘One of the great joys of playing this extraordinary, legendary Time Lord is the support and knowledge and love and brilliance of the fans - you really make the show what it is.’

He wasn’t the only Doctor in the house though, as Peter Davison appeared – to a rapturous welcome – to introduce a medley of music from the show’s classic era, including the pioneering work of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Looking out at the thousands of fans, he said, ‘What amazing memories you all have. Even though most of you weren't even born.’

Joining him onstage was Carole Ann Ford, who played the Doctor’s first screen companion in 1963. ‘Who'd have thought this celebration would be happening 50 years on?’ said the actress, now 73 years old. ‘It's amazing.’ 

The Prom was brought to an end by the world premiere of a birthday anthem called Song for Fifty, written by Murray Gold, who has been the show’s musical director since 2005.

 

COMPANIONS GRAPHIC BY MORGANBLUEBOX

Check out this amazing infographic by fan morganbluebox featuring all of the Doctor's companions from the TV series.

You can see a bigger version and order a full size print here.

RATINGS AND REVIEW

Saturday night’s episode of Doctor Who, Nightmare in Silver, drew an audience of around 4.7 million viewers, with a peak of 5.6 million. Final figures will, as usual, be released next week, these often see an increase in the audience, factoring in those who reschedule their viewing. The show received 21.4% of the total TV audience. The nation, it appears, still loves its fix of celebrity chumminess, dancing dogs and crying, camera-fodder folks, as Britain’s Got Talent topped the ratings again with 10.9 million, a 47% share of the audience. Meanwhile BBC’s top show for the evening was another regurgitated holiday-camp talent show, The Voice, which saw 7.4 million. I know what Britain’s got, but let’s not go there...

To read a review by Nick Walters click below:

http://type40reviews.blogspot.co.uk/

JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE TARDIS (PREVIEW CLIPS)

Here's two new clips from this Saturday's episode of Doctor Who. Enjoy...

MATT AND JENNA FILMING IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE!



Source: London Evening Standard

The TARDIS lands in Trafalgar Square! Well not so much lands as dangles. But the dangling doesn’t stop there as beneath it clings Matt Smith who, along with Jenna-Louise Coleman, were there to film scenes for the 50th anniversary episode.


As a large crowd watched from under umbrellas the time ship was hoisted into the air and suspended from a huge crane over the Square. Apart from Matt being in danger of getting squished by the eponymous blue box just think of what the pigeons are going to do to the paintwork!

FIRST 50TH ANNIVERSARY PICTURES

We are sure you've heard the news that David Tennant IS in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special, but if you don't believe us, here is some photo-proof:

 

Images - BBC

So there you have it; Tennant, Smith, Coleman, Joanna Page and scripts. What more proof do you need?

We'll bring you more as we get it.

BRAND NEW CLIP FROM THE BELLS OF SAINT JOHN

The BBC have released a brand new clip from The Bells of Saint John which airs in just three days.

We conFEZ, we're bored of waiting now... roll on Saturday!

Check out the clip below:

NEW PROMO IMAGE

A brand new promo image for The Bells of Saint John has been released.

The first episode of series 7B airs on both BBC One and BBC America on March 30th. The episode sees the Doctor and new companion, Clara, take on a monster lurking in the UK Wi-Fi.

Check out the image below:

Image - Copyright BBC / Adrian Rogers

THE DOCTOR'S GREATEST SECRET REVEALED?

The Moff, along with Matt Smith and Jenna Louise-Coleman have revealed some rather sintillating facts about the upcoming run of episodes and the 50th Anniversary.

Speaking at a Q&A session after an exclusive screening of The Bells of Saint John, Moffat and co. showed their enthusiasm for the second half of series 7 and gave their impressions on the script for the 50th.

On the subject of the 50th Anniversary, Smith said: "You won't be disappointed... I read it and clapped at the end.

I think it's going to be the biggest, the best, the most inventive, the most exciting year for the show."

Moffat, commenting on the 50th, has stopped anybody from giving him a physical copy of the script:

"I'll tell you, one length I've gone to, which I think is a really, really good security measure - I make sure I don't get a script. Because I will lose it. So I forbid people to hand me one." he said.

Coleman was also asked about her thoughts on the anniversary script.

She said: "It really is epic and I think it's really a treat for the fans of the last fifty years."

In further news, Steven Moffat has also announced that River Song (Alex Kingston) will return in series 7b.

He said: "Yes. She will certainly be in this series."

The trio were later asked to elaborate on their personal highlights, to which Smith and Coleman discussed the show's new mosters and guest stars. Moffat however ended the question with a very big boast:

"And the Doctor's greatest secret will be revealed. And actually will. I'm not lying." 

There is a lot going on and, naturally, the hype will only continue to grow. With the 50th Anniversary on the horizon and the new run of episodes starting in two weeks, we're expecting to bring you a TARDIS full of information very soon. As JNT once said. Stay tuned!

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...

BRAND NEW IMAGES

New images have been released from the new run of Doctor Who episodes which begin on March 30th.

The return of the Doctor is edging ever closer and this latest bundle of images is exactly what we needed as we wait just that little bit longer. Check out the images below:

Clara is properly introduced, but what is her secret?

Clara and the Doctor

David Tennant just turned up on set

The Doctor and Clara... and a laptop

A monster from episode 2, 'The Rings of Akhaten'

Looking worried in episode 3 featuring the return of the Ice Warriors

Fighting the Ice Warriors aboard a submarine

A scene from episode 4 which guest stars (look below)

Dougray Scott as Alec Palmer

and Jessica Raine as Emma Grayling

The return of the Fez!

It's good to be back

All images Copyright - BBC

New TARDIS. New costume. New companion. Roll on March 30th.