Jane Asher Cast In SJA

Jane Asher will be a guest star in The Sarah Jane Adventures, according to The Sun today.

It is not Asher's first involvement with the world of Doctor Who, as she portrayed the Doctor's granddaughter in the BBC Radio 4 play Whatever Happened To . . . Susan Foreman? in 1994.

The Sarah Jane Adventures will be part of the CBBC autumn season.

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Sexy Kylie was maid for Dr Who

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POP princess Kylie Minogue emerged into glorious Swansea sunshine yesterday as she filmed her latest scenes for the Christmas special of Doctor Who.

The singer, who has been in Wales for the past three weeks making the show with star David Tennant, smiled and waved to fans who had gathered outside the Exchange Buildings in Adelaide Street in the hope of catching a glimpse of her.
But instead of her usual headline-grabbing designer clothes, the diminutive diva was dressed in a short, tight maid’s outfit, complete with stockings and knee length high-heeled boots.
This is the look Kylie, whose mother Carol is from Maesteg, will be adopting as Astrid, a waitress on the doomed Titanic in an episode called Voyage of the Damned. Her look is reminiscent of one adopted last year by another of the Doctor’s helpers, Rose Tyler played by Billie Piper.

In Rise of the Cybermen, chief writer Russell T Davies sent Piper undercover as a waitress in order for her to infiltrate a party.
But her more modest look has now been revamped for what Davies calls the most “ambitious and best” Christmas episode of the BBC Wales made show.
The set was closely guarded by security yesterday and filming was due to continue today.
It is owned by Swansea hotelier Martin Morgan, whose plush five-star hotel is only a stone's throw away.

This Julie Gardner interview has some spoilers for S4 of Doctor Who and S2 of Torchwood

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Dalek Crochet Pattern?

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WHO'S BEEN FILMING AGAIN?

It is not every day you get to meet Doctor Who.But that is something nine-year-old Connor Wishart and his brothers Cameron, aged seven and four-year-old Oliver, from Bishopston, in Gower, can claim.They was in the right place at the right time when filming of the cult BBC television series resumed in Swansea at the weekend.The celebrated Time Lord - in the form of actor David Tennant - was happy to spare a few minutes for the youngsters, when he signed autographs for them outside the Exchange Buildings, near the marina.The indoor location is being used for filming of the Doctor Who Christmas special based on the Titanic.Mum Joanne Davies said her sons were delighted to meet The Doctor.She said: "He was really marvellous. He got out of the car to sign the autographs and was more than happy to meet the boys."They are all huge fans of Dr Who and they were absolutely thrilled to meet him."Earlier this month Aussie singer Kylie Minogue, who plays Astrid, a waitress on the ill-fated Titanic, was also spotted filming there.

DavidTennant.com are auctioning various bits and pieces for Accord

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S4: Planet of the Ood

The Ood are set to return in Series Four of Doctor Who.

The BBCi Doctor Who website has confirmed that The Ood will return in a brand new adventure for Series Four, entitled: Planet of the Ood.

Viewers will learn where they come from and discover whether the Doctor and his new companion Donna will befriend the creatures.

The Ood first appeared in an episode called The Impossible Planet last year.

They were recently voted the sixth most scariest Doctor Who villain, after the likes of the Daleks and the Cybermen.

Writer and executive producer Russell T Davies has described the Ood as "the most brilliantly made monster in the world", adding they look like "they're permanently throwing up. It's really disgusting".

Gardner Rules Hopper Out

iF Magazine has an interview with BBC head of drama commissioning Julie Gardner in which she talks about a range of subjects concerning Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, all of which she also co-executive produces.In the interview, she quashes speculation that Dennis Hopper will be appearing on Doctor Who. "That's an unfounded rumor I'm afraid. He's not going to be on the show. It was all over the place, but he's not coming," she says.However, Gardner gives a strong indication that the Master will be returning. "It would be rude not to, and he’s a great character. John Simm is amazing and I would go to work every day with him. His scenes were so much fun to do," she says.

John Normington

According to a report at WhatsOnStage.com, the actor John Normington has died at the age of 70. Normington was best known to Doctor Who fans for his highly-acclaimed role as the villain Trau Morgus in Peter Davison's final story as the Fifth Doctor, The Caves of Androzani, in 1984. He later appeared again in the series in the Sylvester McCoy serial The Happiness Patrol in 1987, and finally guested in 2006's Ghost Machine, an episode of the Doctor Who spin-off series Torchwood.Normington was a busy working actor right up until this year, appearing at the Old Vic opposite Robert Lindsay in The Entertainer. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he also appeared in television series such as Coronation Street, Yes, Prime Minister and Casualty.Hollywood actor Kevin Spacy, the artistic director of the Old Vic, said in tribute: "We were honoured to have enjoyed John’s company for as long as we had him. His spirit and influence remained throughout and now that same spirit joins the other great actors who have played the Old Vic stage, where he will always be remembered with admiration and affection. They don't make them like him anymore. We send our love and condolences to John’s partner, family and friends."

Mike Reid has passed away

BBC News reports Mike Reid has died. Best known for playing Frank Butcher in Eastenders (who he played in the 1993 Doctor Who Dimensions in Time special) he played small uncredited roles in Doctor Who such as The Massacre, The War Games and The Mask of Mandragora. For his obituary CLICK HERE.

Dr who is kids choice

U TV reports Doctor Who has been nominated for Best TV Show at the first ever Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK, CLICK HERE for more details

'Who' producer hints at return of The Master

Doctor Who producer Julie Gardner has suggested that John Simm's incarnation of The Master may return, despite the character's on-screen death.In an interview with iF Magazine, Gardner said: "It would be rude not to [leave the door open]. He’s a great character. John Simm is amazing and I would go to work every day with him. His scenes were so much fun to do."Life On Mars star Simm played The Doctor's ultimate foe in the final three episodes of the third season and was killed during the finale, his body burnt to a crisp. However, a female hand was seen reaching into the ashes and collecting the ring that The Master wore.

The top moments of Series Three have been posted at the Official BBC Doctor Who website

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Series Three boxset anyone?

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Doctor Dave thanks fans

DOCTOR Who star David Tennant has thanked fans for raising £1,500 for a hospice following the death of his mum.
His 67-year-old mum Helen McDonald in Dykebar, Paisley, died after a battle with cancer.
Tennant has been filming the third annual Christmas special of Doctor Who for BBC Wales with Kylie Minogue.

Freema banned from 'Torchwood' sex scenes

Freema Agyeman will not be involved in any sexy scenes when she appears on Torchwood for a three-episode stint.The actress's character Martha Jones will join Captain Jack and his team on the Doctor Who spin-off, before making her "triumphant return" to the main show. Executive producer Russell T Davies has revealed that Martha is banned from any saucy storylines on the post-watershed show - because he doesn't want to destroy the character's image."You have to respect the fact that she is still a Doctor Who character," Russell is quoted by the Daily Star as saying. "There is no sex or swearing with her in Torchwood because there will be kids watching."It's fine for Torchwood's Gwen to be doing it. But we sat there with a script and were literally taking swear words out of Martha's lines."

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The Doctor/The Master - If I Should Die