Actress Billie Piper has given birth to a baby boy by an emergency Caesarean, her husband has confirmed.
Laurence Fox told reporters outside the Portland Hospital in London that the couple have named the baby Winston James Fox.
He said the baby weighed 6lb 11oz and was born at 0100 BST on Tuesday.
Piper, 26, who stars in Secret Diary Of A Call Girl married Fox last December. News of the birth was first revealed by her former husband, Chris Evans.
'Beautiful and sweet'
Fox revealed his wife had been in labour for 26 hours before going to hospital.
"The emergency caesarean only took about 20 minutes," he said.
"Billie is happy. Of course she is, she's a mum. I am tired but not as tired as her - I am a proud father.
He said his new-born son was "beautiful" and "sweet".
The proud father showed reporters outside the hospital a picture of new-born Winston on his mobile phone.
There were also some smaller thumbnail pictures of a smiling Piper holding her son, but he did not show these in full.
He said they were personal "secret" photos and would not be released to the media.
The actor initially thought Piper would only be kept in overnight after the birth.
But speaking to reporters on Wednesday he revealed doctors had told them she might not be ready to go home for "five days to a week".
He added: "She had a Caesarean. It was quite a major thing wasn't it."
Visibly tired as he left the hospital to smoke, Fox said he had not changed his jeans and jumper for three days.
On the day of the birth Chris Evans told reporters outside the hospital that mother and baby were "fantastic".
The Radio 2 presenter, who is also expecting a baby with his new wife Natasha Shishmanian, said: "Mum is very happy and I am really pleased. There are some tears of joy up there."
Teenage pop star
The star also updated his blog with news of the birth.
He wrote: "At the time of this writing, the little fella is not even fifteen hours old.
"He is cute as you like and didn't cry once for the few minutes I was there which was just a few moments ago."
Piper shot to fame as a teenage pop star with her hit single Because We Want To in 1998.
She met Evans on his Channel 4 show TFI Friday in May 2000, and later revealed to the Daily Mail that she was "terrified" of their encounter.
But the couple hit it off and, six months later, travelled to Las Vegas where they married with only six friends in attendance.
Following the ceremony, the pair travelled for 18 months before returning to the UK where Piper kicked off her acting career with a role in BBC's The Canterbury Tales.
She became a household name for a second time in 2005 when she played the role of Rose Tyler in the revamped Doctor Who.
Piper married her second husband, Fox, on New Years Eve at a church in West Sussex.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Series 4 soundtrack to be released
Digital Spy reports the Doctor Who Series Four soundtrack will be released next month, CLICK HERE for more details.
Paul McGann returns as the Doctor
Paul McGann returns as the Doctor with Sheridan Smith as Lucy Miller to BBC Radio 7 with eight Big Finish audios that have never been broadcast before. The first episode is Dead London tomorrow at 6pm and midnight and will be available for a week following broadcast at the BBC7 website.http://www.bbc. co.uk/radio7/
CIN press release
The BBC Press Office has released details of what this years Children in Need will contain, with no mention an appearance from any of the actors who have played the Doctor, CLICK HERE for the Press Release
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
DOCTOR WHO STAR IN BBC TALKS
DOCTOR Who star David Tennant may yet do battle with the Daleks in another full series of the BBC1 cult sci-fi show.
The guessing game over whether the actor will continue in the title role has taken another twist, with a source close to the programme saying the popular star is “talking about coming back” and is “set to open up negotiations”.
And last night a BBC executive admitted: “We just can’t lose him.”
Tennant is currently signed to do three specials in the new year, but has refused to say anything about whether he will sign for a fifth series.
Instead, he has taken a step back from television to play Hamlet in the theatre. This had led to much speculation over who would follow him into the Tardis, with stars from Richard Hammond to David Morrissey each staking a claim to the coveted, and lucrative, role.
Three weeks ago in the Sunday Express, outgoing Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies suggested Tennant may not be lost to the series after all and could go on “for ever”.
He added: “David has brought everything to Doctor Who. I remember exactly where I was when I saw him audition for Casanova,” which was also written by him. “I thought, here is someone saying the lines exactly as they are written.”
Meanwhile, the search is still on for the Doctor’s new assistant. Since the show’s relaunch there have been three – Billie Piper, Freema Agayman and Catherine Tate and the part is considered a plum role for any emerging actress.
A source said: “What we do know is that Patrick Stewart is going to appear in the fifth series as the Meddling Monk.
The character last appeared in Doctor Who in the Sixties. Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, and Tennant have become close friends through starring in the RSC’s Hamlet at Stratford-upon-Avon.
The three specials are due to film in January, February and March next year, while the new series will be shot from June.
A Christmas special will feature Tennant, Morrissey and Dervla Kirwan in a battle against the Cybermen.
The guessing game over whether the actor will continue in the title role has taken another twist, with a source close to the programme saying the popular star is “talking about coming back” and is “set to open up negotiations”.
And last night a BBC executive admitted: “We just can’t lose him.”
Tennant is currently signed to do three specials in the new year, but has refused to say anything about whether he will sign for a fifth series.
Instead, he has taken a step back from television to play Hamlet in the theatre. This had led to much speculation over who would follow him into the Tardis, with stars from Richard Hammond to David Morrissey each staking a claim to the coveted, and lucrative, role.
Three weeks ago in the Sunday Express, outgoing Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies suggested Tennant may not be lost to the series after all and could go on “for ever”.
He added: “David has brought everything to Doctor Who. I remember exactly where I was when I saw him audition for Casanova,” which was also written by him. “I thought, here is someone saying the lines exactly as they are written.”
Meanwhile, the search is still on for the Doctor’s new assistant. Since the show’s relaunch there have been three – Billie Piper, Freema Agayman and Catherine Tate and the part is considered a plum role for any emerging actress.
A source said: “What we do know is that Patrick Stewart is going to appear in the fifth series as the Meddling Monk.
The character last appeared in Doctor Who in the Sixties. Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, and Tennant have become close friends through starring in the RSC’s Hamlet at Stratford-upon-Avon.
The three specials are due to film in January, February and March next year, while the new series will be shot from June.
A Christmas special will feature Tennant, Morrissey and Dervla Kirwan in a battle against the Cybermen.
Seven Dr Whos set for reunion????
The actors are getting together for the BBC charity Children in Need in a programme to be broadcast on November 14.
An insider at the BBC said: "It's a pretty ambitious idea and it's still being finalised. Everything is being kept under wraps but Doctor Who fans are in for a big treat."
The first of the 10 actors to take the role was William Hartnell in 1963, followed three years later by Patrick Troughton and then by Jon Pertwee but all three have since died.
The seven survivors include Tom Baker, now best known as the voice of the comedy series Little Britain, who played the role for seven years from 1974.
He was followed by Peter Davidson from 1981 to 1984, whose daughter Georgia Moffett has also featured in the programme and who is now dating the current doctor, David Tennant.
The others are Colin Baker, from 1984 to 1986, Sylvester McCoy who had two stints from 1987 to 1989 and re-appeared in the role in 1996, Paul McGann, who took over the role in 1996 and Christopher Eccleston who reprised the series in 2005.
An insider at the BBC said: "It's a pretty ambitious idea and it's still being finalised. Everything is being kept under wraps but Doctor Who fans are in for a big treat."
The first of the 10 actors to take the role was William Hartnell in 1963, followed three years later by Patrick Troughton and then by Jon Pertwee but all three have since died.
The seven survivors include Tom Baker, now best known as the voice of the comedy series Little Britain, who played the role for seven years from 1974.
He was followed by Peter Davidson from 1981 to 1984, whose daughter Georgia Moffett has also featured in the programme and who is now dating the current doctor, David Tennant.
The others are Colin Baker, from 1984 to 1986, Sylvester McCoy who had two stints from 1987 to 1989 and re-appeared in the role in 1996, Paul McGann, who took over the role in 1996 and Christopher Eccleston who reprised the series in 2005.
The new Who??? ***K ME i sure hope not!!!!
io9 is rumoring that a new Doctor is set to take the reins and OMG he is the last person id EVER pick for the role. I have only seen his peformance in Jekyll and he sucke balls. He tried to effect this southernish twangy american accent and sounded like a complete and total idiot throughout the show. Christ i never thought id ever say i wouldn't watch Dr Who no matter what but if HE gets the role i may finally bail. Damn this sucks.... The article below came from io9 HERE.
According to official comic rumormonger Rich Johnston, Paterson Joseph will be the next Doctor Who:
My last couple of Doctor Who leaks were fairly solid — Neil Gaiman to write 2010 “Doctor Who” and Tom Baker returning to the series proper in an unnamed role. Both have been bubbling under ever since. The next one is not so tied down. It’s still rather up in the air. But it’s quite a possibility.
The sixth series of “Doctor Who” (2011) will star Paterson Joseph as The Doctor.
Previously playing Roderick in the “Doctor Who” episodes “Bad Wolf”/”Parting Of Ways,” Joseph is known for fine upstanding and terribly-well-spoken-dontcha-know roles as Johnson in “Peep Show,” the Marquis De Carabas in “Neverwhere,” Space Marshall Clarke in “Hyperdrive,” Lyndon in “Green Wing”…
…and more importantly Benjamin in “Jekyll.” Written and produced by upcoming “Doctor” Who showrunner, Steven Moffat.
If true, it’s a great call on Moffat’s part. A damn fine call. Paterson has a very British Authority approach to many of his characters, comparable with Jon Pertwee. It’s not a traditional choice, but then neither was Christopher Eccleston. And, like I say, it’s bloody brilliant.
Johnston himself rates the rumor as being "a little dodgy," but adds that that could change in months to come. Personally, I'm looking forward to it, if true - Joseph is a great actor, and a new Doctor would definitely be a way for Moffat to announce his arrival as the man in charge. Not that I have anything against David Tennant, but still... He has been doing it for a few years now...
According to official comic rumormonger Rich Johnston, Paterson Joseph will be the next Doctor Who:
My last couple of Doctor Who leaks were fairly solid — Neil Gaiman to write 2010 “Doctor Who” and Tom Baker returning to the series proper in an unnamed role. Both have been bubbling under ever since. The next one is not so tied down. It’s still rather up in the air. But it’s quite a possibility.
The sixth series of “Doctor Who” (2011) will star Paterson Joseph as The Doctor.
Previously playing Roderick in the “Doctor Who” episodes “Bad Wolf”/”Parting Of Ways,” Joseph is known for fine upstanding and terribly-well-spoken-dontcha-know roles as Johnson in “Peep Show,” the Marquis De Carabas in “Neverwhere,” Space Marshall Clarke in “Hyperdrive,” Lyndon in “Green Wing”…
…and more importantly Benjamin in “Jekyll.” Written and produced by upcoming “Doctor” Who showrunner, Steven Moffat.
If true, it’s a great call on Moffat’s part. A damn fine call. Paterson has a very British Authority approach to many of his characters, comparable with Jon Pertwee. It’s not a traditional choice, but then neither was Christopher Eccleston. And, like I say, it’s bloody brilliant.
Johnston himself rates the rumor as being "a little dodgy," but adds that that could change in months to come. Personally, I'm looking forward to it, if true - Joseph is a great actor, and a new Doctor would definitely be a way for Moffat to announce his arrival as the man in charge. Not that I have anything against David Tennant, but still... He has been doing it for a few years now...
Friday, October 10, 2008
Tshabalala reveals 'The Next Doctor' details
Velile Tshabalala has revealed several details about her 'companion' character in the forthcoming Doctor Who Christmas special 'The Next Doctor'.
Speaking to the West Sussex Gazette, the former Tittybangbang and Kerching! actress stated that Rosita is "an East Londoner, very Cockney".
She revealed that Rosita "is the assistant to the other Doctor", played by David Morrissey, "but as the episode goes on she starts helping The Doctor", as played by David Tennant.
Tshabalala added that she hopes her appearance is not a one-off, saying. "I would love to do more. At the moment I am just being positive about it, that I did it and that I had a great time. But I would love to be in it again if I can.
"I am just so excited about it. We filmed it in April in Cardiff and Gloucester and Monmouth and so it has died down a bit, but now it is getting closer and I just can't wait."
Speaking to the West Sussex Gazette, the former Tittybangbang and Kerching! actress stated that Rosita is "an East Londoner, very Cockney".
She revealed that Rosita "is the assistant to the other Doctor", played by David Morrissey, "but as the episode goes on she starts helping The Doctor", as played by David Tennant.
Tshabalala added that she hopes her appearance is not a one-off, saying. "I would love to do more. At the moment I am just being positive about it, that I did it and that I had a great time. But I would love to be in it again if I can.
"I am just so excited about it. We filmed it in April in Cardiff and Gloucester and Monmouth and so it has died down a bit, but now it is getting closer and I just can't wait."
New 'Torchwood' cast members revealed
Four new cast members have been revealed for Torchwood: Children of Earth, the shortened third season of the cult show.
Producer Peter Bennett told Torchwood Magazine about the additions, a mixture of established and upcoming talent.
Former Cape Wrath star Lucy Cohu will play Alice, described by Bennett as "a woman keeping many secrets from the past".
Susan Brown, best known for her turn in The Riff Raff Element, plays Bridget Spears - "a character vitally connected to the government, which plays an important part in this story", according to Bennett.
The quartet is completed by newcomers Cush Jumbo and Rik Makarem, with the former playing Lois Habiba, "a secretary who hacks into some vital information", and Makarem portraying Doctor Rupesh Patanjali, a "junior doctor at St Helen's hospital who gets drawn into Torchwood's investigations".
They join a trio of previously announced guest stars - including Peter Capaldi - in the third season, which is currently filming for transmission on BBC One in early 2009.
Producer Peter Bennett told Torchwood Magazine about the additions, a mixture of established and upcoming talent.
Former Cape Wrath star Lucy Cohu will play Alice, described by Bennett as "a woman keeping many secrets from the past".
Susan Brown, best known for her turn in The Riff Raff Element, plays Bridget Spears - "a character vitally connected to the government, which plays an important part in this story", according to Bennett.
The quartet is completed by newcomers Cush Jumbo and Rik Makarem, with the former playing Lois Habiba, "a secretary who hacks into some vital information", and Makarem portraying Doctor Rupesh Patanjali, a "junior doctor at St Helen's hospital who gets drawn into Torchwood's investigations".
They join a trio of previously announced guest stars - including Peter Capaldi - in the third season, which is currently filming for transmission on BBC One in early 2009.
Torchwood spoiler alert
Torchwood TV has a scoop with pics and video of the hub being destroyed and many other pics from the mini series that was filmed.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Tennant calls Moffat "new boss"
From Den of geeks article
Commentaries on the forthcoming season 4 of Doctor Who reveal some fun, but also fascinating facts…
The all-new audio commentaries from the upcoming series 4 DVD box-set of Doctor Who reveal some juicy news about this year's Christmas special, the future of the show under Steven Moffat and The Sarah Jane Adventures. The box-set hits the street in mid-November, but you'll be able to read a full review of the six disc behemoth later this week. Until then enjoy the following news collated from the various new commentaries:
ON THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL...
• The phrase "cache of info-stamps" is said (not revealed by whom).
• There's a character called Aubrey Fairchild*, (the name of the Prime Minister in early drafts of The Stolen Earth) who meets a "terrible death".
• The Hub set, from spin-off series Torchwood, has been 'trashed' and used for filming in the special.
ON THE FUTURE...
• David Tennant refers to Steven Moffat as his "new boss", and their discussion indicates that they are already working together.
• The Moff prefers two-parters but this will not affect how he approaches the series.
• When asked if the title sequence for series 5 will change, the incoming show-runner jokes, "Should his face be in it?"
• The written (but not filmed) 'Shadow Proclamation' scene in The Stolen Earth, featuring monsters from throughout the series, has been requested by David to appear in one of the specials.
ON THE SARAH JANE ADVENTURES
• The production team couldn't find an actor short enough for Kaagh in The Last Sontaran so they had to make a new costume - thereby upping the cost of the episode.
• The actor who played the milkman from Journey's End is to appear in an upcoming episode.
• Catherine Tate wants a part (but not as Donna Noble), as her daughter loves the show.
• David Tennant wants to be the voice of 'Mr. Smith'.
and the biggie:
• David Tennant was to appear in the opening episode (in a sub-plot which would explain why K9 was not to appear in the show) but, at the time of recording the commentary (May 2008), this idea was binned. Julie Gardener states "it could still happen".
AND FINALLY...
• On the Paul McGann TV Movie, RTD says, ".. so not what I would do, but I love it."
• Although RTD loves the Ice Warriors, he says they are "slightly generic".
• When asked if River Song is The Doctor's wife, Steven Moffat says "it's more complicated than that"
• RTD reveals that Harriet Jones died in The Stolen Earth despite Phil Collinson's protestations that she lived.
* 'Aubrey Fairchild' only seems to appear anywhere else as a name in the film Midnight Masquerade (1942) - Ed.
Commentaries on the forthcoming season 4 of Doctor Who reveal some fun, but also fascinating facts…
The all-new audio commentaries from the upcoming series 4 DVD box-set of Doctor Who reveal some juicy news about this year's Christmas special, the future of the show under Steven Moffat and The Sarah Jane Adventures. The box-set hits the street in mid-November, but you'll be able to read a full review of the six disc behemoth later this week. Until then enjoy the following news collated from the various new commentaries:
ON THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL...
• The phrase "cache of info-stamps" is said (not revealed by whom).
• There's a character called Aubrey Fairchild*, (the name of the Prime Minister in early drafts of The Stolen Earth) who meets a "terrible death".
• The Hub set, from spin-off series Torchwood, has been 'trashed' and used for filming in the special.
ON THE FUTURE...
• David Tennant refers to Steven Moffat as his "new boss", and their discussion indicates that they are already working together.
• The Moff prefers two-parters but this will not affect how he approaches the series.
• When asked if the title sequence for series 5 will change, the incoming show-runner jokes, "Should his face be in it?"
• The written (but not filmed) 'Shadow Proclamation' scene in The Stolen Earth, featuring monsters from throughout the series, has been requested by David to appear in one of the specials.
ON THE SARAH JANE ADVENTURES
• The production team couldn't find an actor short enough for Kaagh in The Last Sontaran so they had to make a new costume - thereby upping the cost of the episode.
• The actor who played the milkman from Journey's End is to appear in an upcoming episode.
• Catherine Tate wants a part (but not as Donna Noble), as her daughter loves the show.
• David Tennant wants to be the voice of 'Mr. Smith'.
and the biggie:
• David Tennant was to appear in the opening episode (in a sub-plot which would explain why K9 was not to appear in the show) but, at the time of recording the commentary (May 2008), this idea was binned. Julie Gardener states "it could still happen".
AND FINALLY...
• On the Paul McGann TV Movie, RTD says, ".. so not what I would do, but I love it."
• Although RTD loves the Ice Warriors, he says they are "slightly generic".
• When asked if River Song is The Doctor's wife, Steven Moffat says "it's more complicated than that"
• RTD reveals that Harriet Jones died in The Stolen Earth despite Phil Collinson's protestations that she lived.
* 'Aubrey Fairchild' only seems to appear anywhere else as a name in the film Midnight Masquerade (1942) - Ed.
Download SIX full scripts from series 4 of Doctor Who
Series 4, Episode XVoyage of the Damned
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Series 4, Episode 1Partners in Crime
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Series 4, Episode 10Midnight
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Series 4, Episode 11Turn Left
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Series 4, Episode 12The Stolen Earth
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Series 4, Episode 13Journey's End
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Series 4, Episode 1Partners in Crime
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Series 4, Episode 10Midnight
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Series 4, Episode 11Turn Left
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Series 4, Episode 12The Stolen Earth
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Series 4, Episode 13Journey's End
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Marriage in the cards for Doctor Who????
Edinburgh News is posting a major spoiler, if it is true that is........
DOCTOR Who actor David Tennant looks set to be married off in this year's Christmas special of the programme.
It was revealed in a new book that not only will the doctor, played by the Edinburgh-born actor, admit he is married, but viewers will also catch a glimpse of his possible successor.The revelations came in a book by series producer Russell T Davies, which also features e-mails he had exchanged about the show.Dr Who's wife in the Christmas special will be a character viewers have already seen – River Song, played by actress Alex Kingston. She appeared in a two-part episode shown earlier this year. David Morrissey, who played Gordon Brown in the drama The Deal, has been lined up as a replacement and will appear as a "second doctor" in the anticipated programme.Mr Davies wrote: "We've cast Alex Kingston as River Song. Alex Kingston is the doctor's wife."
DOCTOR Who actor David Tennant looks set to be married off in this year's Christmas special of the programme.
It was revealed in a new book that not only will the doctor, played by the Edinburgh-born actor, admit he is married, but viewers will also catch a glimpse of his possible successor.The revelations came in a book by series producer Russell T Davies, which also features e-mails he had exchanged about the show.Dr Who's wife in the Christmas special will be a character viewers have already seen – River Song, played by actress Alex Kingston. She appeared in a two-part episode shown earlier this year. David Morrissey, who played Gordon Brown in the drama The Deal, has been lined up as a replacement and will appear as a "second doctor" in the anticipated programme.Mr Davies wrote: "We've cast Alex Kingston as River Song. Alex Kingston is the doctor's wife."
Sunday, September 07, 2008
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