http://www.kasterborous.com/ The UK Doctor Who Webzine - News, Articles, Comment & Opinion, Forum and Original Art. en-gb Copyright Anthony Dry and Christian Cawley 2004-2008 Doctor Who info@kasterborous.com info@kasterborous.com 60 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:56:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/feed/ Following changes to our server and website platform over Christmas 2009, the URL for the Kasterborous RSS/Atom feed has now changed! Please update your links bookmarks and RSS feedreaders to http://www.kasterborous.com/feed/ News Christian Cawley christian@kasterborous.com Tues, 12 Jan 2010 20:50:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3198 He's the Doctor for another ten days - and then that's the end! Doctor Who star David Tennant has been talking a lot lately as press coverage of The End of Time intensifies, and spoke to WalesOnline about how he has handled fame. With references to his various rumoured girlfriends during his time in Doctor Who, the article also highlights that none of the production team expected the series to continue being as big and successful as it has been, noting that each passing season seems to... News Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3197 There are voices - "David Tennant fangirls and boys" but voices nevertheless - who challenge the idea that Doctor Who can survive without Tennant and Russell T Davies stewardship. For the last 12 months or so there voices have been heard in forums and discussion boards across the web - a blinkered and unseeing view that somehow positions Doctor Who as "theirs"; it is a view that echoes the worst excesses of hardcore DW fandom. In a superb article in the Independent, this... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:16:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3196 Here's yet another treat for US Doctor Who fans - a trailer for Christmas Special The End of Time courtesy of BBC America! This clip is specifically for Doctor Who fans in North America and features David Tennant, Bernard Cribbins, John Simm and Catherine Tate. If you can't see this clip, try some of the links in the left column for alternative clips. (Thanks to Nicole) News Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:59:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3195 David Tennant chats once more in another video courtesy of BBC America for our US based readers, this time describing how playing the lead in Doctor Who is "surreal"... With The Waters of Mars now broadcast on BBC America, attention turns there as it does in the UK to The End of Time - and to get you in the mood they've provided a few new wallpapers to their Doctor Who Extras page! (Thanks to Nicole) News Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:22:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3190 An interview by Kat Angus with Doctor Who Executive Producer Russell T Davies is the highlight of a lot of chats, video clips and articles this weekend about the success of the series since its  return in 2005. Published here on LiveJournal, the interview is a great chat that covers far more than I can tell you here. This is a snippet, on RTD being accused of bringing back "dead" characters: "They were bringing back monsters long before I came along. I, at least,... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:59:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3187 The Doctor Who-lite 2009 has seen ITV strengthen its position as the broadcaster able to pull in the really big audiences as the final of Britain's Got Talent earlier this year was seen by 18.3 million viewers, it was reported this week. According to various press sources, this leaves Strictly Come Dancing and Doctor Who as the only BBC programmes likely to beat the reality talent conteest - and bookies are only rating Doctor Who in second place (at 7/4) to be the top rated show this... News Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:38:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3194 We've got another Doctor Who behind the scenes clip for our American readers, this time featuring David Tennant talking about the magic of the TARDIS... The BBC America clips have been provided to Kasterborous to help with the build up of the US TV premiere of The Waters of Mars on Saturday, 19th December at 8/9c! (Ongoing thanks to Nicole) News Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:18:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3193 Yesterday evening saw the invitation only preview screening of The End of Time, Part One - marking the following seven days as unsafe for anyone wishing to avoid Doctor Who spoilers. In attendance was Russell T Davies who revealed that he is very proud of the work done on the final episodes of his time in charge, as well as poking some fun at Steven Moffat. He also hinted: "We've got one or two surprises in store before the episode on New Year's Day - and it might not be quite what... News Chris Davids info@kasterborous.com Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:04:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3185 US fans should fet ready for The Waters of Mars tomorrow - all this week we've been featuring video clips of David Tennant talking about various elements of Doctor Who leading up to the BBC America presentation of the most recent adventure of the Tenth Doctor. This latest video sees Tennant discussing the Cybermen, and is specifically for our US based visitors! Whether you've seen it already or not, don't forget to support BBC America and tune in to The Waters of Mars this Saturday at at... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:29:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3183 Rumoured to be playing the part of "the Doctor's mother" when her casting in the Doctor Who Christmas The End of Time was first revealed earlier this year, little has since been revealed about actress Claire Bloom's role in the David Tennant finale. The reclusive actress has however been interviewed by The Times this week, where her role is described as "a mysterious character"and it seems she had to be briefed by a Doctor Who PR representative while journalist Damian... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:37:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3191 This week's Doctor Who themed Never Mind the Buzzcocks which featured David Tennant as guest host and Bernard Cribbins and Catherine Tate as guests is available to watch on BBC iPlayer for anyone that missed the broadcast on BBC Two last night. Along with regulars Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding, other guests in the show - which attracted 2.9 million viewers according to overnight figures - were Radio 1 presenter Jo Whiley and singer Jamie Cullum. There were laughs a-plenty, not least in... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:12:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3189 The BBC just don't seem afraid of endlessly teasing us with clips from The End of Time - and given Russell T Davies' dislike of spoilers, one can only assume that of the 60 minute episode these trailers are showing us the absolute tip of the iceberg! First aired yesterday, this latest trailer features a few additional clips including the Master (John Simm) referring to the sound of drums... With the added fangirl bonus of David Tennant's Tenth Doctor in end of days mode looking anxious/angry... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:13:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3184 You've probably seen the Doctor Who-themed BBC Christmas idents featuring David Tennant - but if you're in the USA you may not have done. Thanks to BBC America, we've got a special for US fans here - click play to watch the BBC America version of the festive idents, and get yourself in the mood for a Doctor Who Christmas! It's exciting to see the Doctor Who publicity machine hotting up on both sides of the Atlantic, and for the most part (this Saturday's The Waters of Mars... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:01:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3182 Originally aired yesterday - Tuesday, December 15th 2009 - here's David Tennant's most recent appearance on Blue Peter where the Doctor Who star receives a special award... It seems that we missed one of David appearances in our long list of broadcasts that the outgoing Doctor Who star is appearing in this Christmas - but have no fear, you won't miss anything if you watch this clip.   Tennant is interviewed here on the set of St Trinians II: The Legend of Fritton's Gold hence... News Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:18:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3181 We've more videos for our lucky US based readers today as David Tennant chats more about Doctor Who mythology, the burden of a Time Lord and the beauty of the universe.  To celebrate the arrival of The Waters of Mars this Saturday on BBC America, these clips feature David Tennant discussing the very fabric of the Doctor Who universe. Do note that these clips are intended only for fans based in the USA and cannot be viewed in the UK, Europe, Africa, the Far East, Australia, New... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:07:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3180 There's a great interview with Russell T Davies on the WalesOnline website, where the big man has a warning for all Doctor Who fans who can't keep their curiousity in check. It's a simple message, one that we wholeheartedly agree with: “If you want to go online and look for all the spoilers then go ahead, but I know for a fact you are depriving yourself of enjoyment, which I think says a lot about the online experience. It ruins it when you know too much." Russell is of... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:55:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3178 The BBC's interactive Red Button service - the home of many Doctor Who special features since 2005 - has become extremely popular over the last 12 months, with 11 million people utilising the service, according to the broadcaster. Certainly in 2009 this can be partially attributed to Doctor Who - 1 million viewers used the Red Button service to watch the animated adventure Dreamland which starred David Tennant as the Doctor with Georgia Moffett and David Warner in guest roles. Previously... News Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:10:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3177 Warning - although in the public domain the following clip could be construed a spoiler for the upcoming Christmas Doctor Who episode The End of Time. As such we suggest you steer clear of this clip if you don't want to see what happens in a face off between the Doctor and the Master. Of course that very description might just have whetted your appetite - but stay strong, my friend. The End of Time airs on Christmas Day - that's just next week! You don't need to spoil things by seeing this... News Mick Karma info@kasterborous.com Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:47:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3176 Here's some great clips for our US readers - Doctor Who returns to BBC America this weekend with The Waters of Mars and to celebrate they've sent us some great clips of David Tennant chatting about Daleks and other elements of the mythology of the series. Don't forget to catch The Waters of Mars on BBC America this Saturday, 19th December at 9/8c! First of all, David Tennant Discusses the Daleks: There is also this segment, entitiled Doctor Who Mythology: The Loneliness... News Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:25:00 GMT http://www.kasterborous.com/news.asp?ac=11&id=3174 Sixth Doctor Who star Colin Baker has been interviewed recently by Digital Spy - with his Lost Stories currently being released as audio adventures by Big Finish, it's a good opportunity to speak with the much maligned star. Covering Doctor Who new and old, audio costumes, beating Sylvester McCoy and Peter Davison as the Doctor with most stories under his belt and even the 1985 cancellation/hiatus, Colin always has a lot to say. He certainly seems to have changed his view on Michael... News Chris Davids info@kasterborous.com Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:24:00 GMT