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New Doctor Who series to air in autumn 2012

TV Gossip

23 Sep 2011

The next series of 'Doctor Who' is set to air in autumn 2012 - in a bid to help BBC One battle 'The X Factor'. Confusion has surrounded when the sci-fi show - which stars Matt Smith as the Time Lord - will return next year following BBC One…

Lily Cole to terrorise Doctor Who pirates

TV Gossip

3 May 2011

Lily Cole will play a dangerous seductress when she makes a guest appearance on 'Doctor Who' this Saturday (07.05.11). The 22-year-old supermodel is set to terrorise a pirate - played by 'Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville - and his crew as she puts…

Steven Moffat teases Doctor Who companion

TV Gossip

13 Feb 2012

Steven Moffat has teased that the Time Lord's new companion in 'Doctor Who' will be someone "very different". The writer of the BBC One sci-fi show explained with Karen Gillan - who plays the Doctor's current companion Amy Pond - set to depart the…

Matt Smith wants male Doctor Who companion

TV Gossip

26 Jan 2012

The 29-year-old actor - who bagged the Male Drama Performance gong at last night's (25.01.12) National Television Awards for his role as the Time Lord in the sci-fi series - admitted while he always thought he and Karen would have "different journeys…

Last word: Mark Gatiss

13 Nov 2008

Actor, screenwriter and novelist Mark Gatiss is best known for his role in The League of Gentlemen and acting in Doctor Who. Here he talks trousers, baked beans and sheds.

Amy Pond set for 'heartbreaking' Doctor Who exit

TV Gossip

10 Feb 2012

Steven Moffat is penning a "heartbreaking" 'Doctor Who' exit for Amy Pond. The writer of the BBC One sci-fi show revealed there will be a tear-jerking storyline involving Amy - who is played by Karen Gillan - and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) that…

Matt Smith wants Doctor Who separation

TV Gossip

14 Mar 2011

Matt Smith hopes his latest TV role will separate him from 'Doctor Who'. The 28-year-old actor, who has shot to fame playing the Time Lord in the BBC One series says he wants his portrayal of a young gay man in 'Christopher and His Kind' to show his…

Matt Smith wants third series of Doctor Who

TV Gossip

18 Nov 2010

Matt Smith is keen to star in a third series of 'Doctor Who'. The 28-year-old actor - who plays the Time Lord in the BBC One sci-fi show - is currently filming the second series of the cult classic, and admitted he would love to return to the…

Doctor Who Dolls invade London park

TV Gossip

20 Oct 2011

'Doctor Who' monsters have invaded London. The creepy Peg Dolls - which appeared in the episode 'Night Terrors' - were spotted at Brook Green Children's Playground in the capital yesterday (19.10.11) eerily riding on the seesaw in the middle of the…

David Tennant 'smitten' with daughter

TV Gossip

12 Apr 2011

David Tennant is "smitten" with his new baby daughter. The former 'Doctor Who' actor became a dad for the first time when his fiancee Georgia Moffett gave birth to a baby girl, Olivia recently and David's friend DJ Christian O' Connell revealed on…

David Tennant becomes a father

TV Gossip

1 Apr 2011

David Tennant has become a father for the first time. The former 'Doctor Who' actor's fiancee Georgia Moffett gave birth to a baby girl, Olivia, earlier this week and both mother and daughter are doing well. A friend said: "Georgia and David could…

Adulthood

19 Jun 2008

DRAMA (15) 99min Despite a fairly miserable showing at the box office 2006’s Kidulthood has spawned a sequel. Like its predecessor Adulthood’s London-centric depiction of inner-city struggles won’t speak as immediately to a Scottish audience but it’s…

Coronation Street leads NTA nominations

TV Gossip

2 Jan 2012

'Coronation Street' leads the nominations for this year's National Television Awards. The ITV1 soap has been shortlisted for prizes in four categories, while rival soaps 'EastEnders' and 'Emmerdale', are up for three honours each, with all three…

Karen Gillan leaving Doctor Who

TV Gossip

15 Dec 2011

Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are leaving 'Doctor Who'. Show boss Steven Moffat has confirmed the pair - who play the Doctor's companion Amy Pond and her husband Rory Williams - will depart in a "heartbreaking" plot in the next series. He said…

Children in Need to auction Doctor Who outfit

TV Gossip

18 Nov 2011

'Doctor Who' fans have the chance to bid for one of his costumes on BBC Children in Need tonight (18.11.11). As part of the annual charity fundraising telethon held on BBC One, viewers will get a sneak peak of the Christmas Special of the sci-fi…

Matt Smith: Doctor Who should be scary and sexy

TV Gossip

8 Aug 2011

Matt Smith believes 'Doctor Who' should be "dark, scary and sexy". The actor - who plays the eleventh incantation of the titular Timelord - can't understand criticisms of the programme for being less family-friendly, as he thinks it still has the…

The Silence join Doctor Who Experience

TV Gossip

13 May 2011

The Silence are to become the newest addition to the Doctor Who Experience. The Time Lord's deadly enemies - who were introduced to the BBC One sci-fi show earlier this series - are set to join the interactive exhibition at London's Olympia 2 venue…

Mystery Doctor Who character to die

TV Gossip

4 Apr 2011

One of four main 'Doctor Who' characters will die in the opening episode of the new series. Show bosses are promising a "heart-wrenching" shock for viewers when either the titular Time Lord - played by Matt Smith - his sidekick Amy Pond (Karen…

Karen Gillan knew about Doctor Who exit 'for ages'

TV Gossip

6 Jan 2012

Karen Gillan knew she would be leaving 'Doctor Who' "for ages". The 23-year-old actress - who plays the Time Lord's companion Amy Pond in the BBC sci-fi drama - admitted it's a "massive relief" to finally be able to discuss her alter-ego's departure…

Steven Moffat to kill off Sherlock?

TV Gossip

20 Dec 2011

Steven Moffat has hinted he could kill off Sherlock Holmes. The 'Doctor Who' writer has promised fans of BBC One drama series 'Sherlock' - which stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role and Martin Freeman as his assistant Dr. Watson - that…

Matt Smith wants to reinvent himself

TV Gossip

12 Dec 2011

Matt Smith plans to "reinvent" himself after 'Doctor Who'. The 29-year-old actor is the 11th star to play The Doctor since the sci-fi show began in the 1960s, and although he believes he has put his own spin on the legendary character, he is not…

David Yates searching for Doctor Who writer

TV Gossip

1 Dec 2011

Finding a scriptwriter for the planned 'Doctor Who' movie is more important than choosing the star, according to director David Yates. The 'Harry Potter' director plans to spend "two to three years" working with the BBC to turn the popular sci-fi TV…

Doctor Who movie plans underway

TV Gossip

14 Nov 2011

A 'Doctor Who' movie is in development. 'Harry Potter' director David Yates plans to spend "two to three years" working with the BBC to turn the popular sci-fi TV series into a cinematic spectacular as he thinks the show - which currently stars Matt…

Matt Smith wants Whoopi in the TARDIS

TV Gossip

1 Oct 2011

Matt Smith wants Whoopi Goldberg to play his companion in the next series of 'Doctor Who'. The 28-year-old actor - who plays the Doctor - thinks the 'Sister Act' star would be a great foil for the Time Lord and he would also love Oscar winner Colin…

Doctor Who Confidential axed

TV Gossip

28 Sep 2011

'Doctor Who Confidential' has been axed by the BBC. The weekly behind-the-scenes show - which airs on BBC Three after the sci-fi series is broadcast on BBC One - will not continue beyond the current series due to budget cuts of 20 per cent across the…