The Waters of Mars: Synopsis & Details

The BBC Press Office have released a press pack on the next 2009 Doctor Who special:

THE WATERS OF MARS - by Russell T Davies & Phil Ford
Mars, 2059. Bowie Base One. Last recorded message: "Don't drink the water. Don't even touch it. Not one drop."

Starring David Tennant as the Doctor and guest starring acclaimed British stage and screen actress Lindsay Duncan, The Waters Of Mars is the second Doctor Who special to be screened this year.

Lindsay plays Adelaide - the Doctor's cleverest and most strong-minded companion. She and the Doctor face terror on the Red Planet in one of the scariest adventures yet.

Neighbours, Flying Doctors and Casualty star Peter O'Brien also guest stars as Ed, Adelaide's second-in-command at the base.

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars is to broadcast later this year on BBC One and BBC HD, a official time and date is yet to be confirmed.

SJA: The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - Trailer

A new trailer advertising the next two-part The Sarah Jane Adventures story The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith is currently being shown on various BBC channels during show breaks, you can watch it above. The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith will broadcast between Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October at 4:35pm on BBC One and BBC HD.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 138

The cover and info on this week's edition of Doctor Who Adventures:

Happy Halloween from Doctor Who Adventures!
Weeping Angel mask and claws with this week’s issue…

Be afraid, be very afraid, as this week’s Doctor Who Adventures magazine is the scariest issue yet.

The bumper Halloween pack takes a look at scary scenes to come in the next Doctor Who special, to be shown on BBC One soon, and comes with a Weeping Angel monster mask and claws to help make your Halloween party a screaming success.

Other features in this week’s issue that will have you hiding behind the sofa:

• Top 10 moments that make you jump!
• Weeping Angels fact file.
• A look at the next Sarah Jane Adventures episode.
• Quiz - How well do you know the scariest Doctor Who monsters?

Issue 138 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from today at all good newsagents until 28th October priced £2.99 per copy.

SJA: Continues This Week & Mona Lisa's Revenge Synopsis

The current series of The Sarah Jane Adventures continues today on BBC One and BBC HD at 4:35pm, read on for the synopsis:

THE MAD WOMAN IN THE ATTIC: PART ONE - by Joseph Lidster
Rani investigates strange rumours about a demon living in a funfair at the seaside. What she finds there, however, is far more alarming than that and she makes a decision that affects not only her future, but also the futures of all those she cares about… Far in the future, in 2059, an old Rani remembers the day when her whole life went wrong. As her younger self investigates mysterious disappearances at an abandoned funfair, she sets into motion a chain of events which unleash the terrible powers of the alien Eve.

THE MAD WOMAN IN THE ATTIC: PART TWO - by Joseph Lidster
Alien Eve’s powers grow out of control, with everyone caught in her sinister and endless games. As the echoes of an ancient war threaten the modern world, the danger extends all the way to the year 2059. If Rani fails to change her own destiny, then everyone is doomed.

Both episodes will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer soon after broadcast. The series continues next week with The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith - more information coming then.

Also, the BBC Press Office have released the synopsis for the fifth two-part story of the third series of The Sarah Jane Adventures, read on for further details:

MONA LISA'S REVENGE: PART ONE - by Brain Dooley
Strange forces bring the Mona Lisa to life, as the adventure series starring Elisabeth Sladen continues. Clyde’s proudest day turns into a nightmare when he discovers that fine art can be dangerous and, when a school trip descends into disaster, the gang find themselves trapped without Sarah Jane’s help, as the awesome abomination stir.

MONA LISA'S REVENGE: PART ONE - by Brain Dooley
Luke and Rani investigate the myth of the dreaded abomination, as the two-part drama concludes. With Sarah Jane trapped and beyond help, everything now depends upon Clyde. Mona Lisa vows to release her terrifying brother from his age-old prison, but only Clyde has the key.

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Mona Lisa's Revenge will broadcast between Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November at 4:35pm BBC One and BBC HD.

Doctor Who DVD Files - Issue 21

The cover and info on this fortnight's edition of Doctor Who DVD Files magazine:

Episode Guide: Last of the Time Lords/ Voyage of the Damned

The Doctor: A Fond Farewell

Enemies: Toclafane

Technology: SS Titanic

Allies: Ace

Behind the Scenes: Past Masters

Flashback: Te-Trap!

Issue 21 of the Doctor Who DVD Files is on sale from today at all good newsagents until 3rd November priced £6.99 per copy.

Torchwood Magazine - Issue 18

The cover and info on the latest edition of Torchwood magazine:

Gareth gets the girl!
Gareth David-Lloyd is going online for his latest project, Girl Number 9, created exclusively for the internet by Torchwood writer James Moran (Sleeper, Children of Earth - Day Three). The dark thriller plays out over six five-minute instalments, and sees David-Lloyd take on the role of Matheson, a detective leading the investigation into a series of brutal murders. Girl Number 9 premieres online on 30th October at 9:00pm. For more information, visit the website.

The full story appears in the latest issue’s comprehensive news section, The Hub. Torchwood Magazine issue 18 is on sale now - check out this page for the full lowdown on what’s inside.
 
Out of Time

Our unique and comprehensive coverage of classic Torchwood continues in the latest issue, as Out of Time gets the episode guide treatment. The arrival of three ordinary people from the 1950s threw the Torchwood team into more chaos than a herd of Weevils in the season one episode - the stranded individuals’ attempts to adjust to life in the 21st Century affected Jack, Gwen and Owen in ways they never could have predicted…

Jack’s in the dock!
Our coverage of the trailblazing Children of Earth continues in the latest issue of Torchwood Magazine, as we put the key players on trial. We all asked ourselves what we would do in a similar situation to Jack, John Frobisher or the elected MPs? Who made the right decisions? Indeed, is there such a thing as a ‘right’ decision in such a complex situation? You can join the debate on our Facebook page, or email us your views at torchwood@titanemail.com.

Plus, don’t miss the second part of archivist Andrew Pixley’s exhaustive dissection of Children of Earth. It’s the ultimate survey of 77 long days on the Torchwood set.

Rhys on Earth - Kai Owen
“Rhys just wants to make sure Gwen’s safe, and then go home for a cup of tea!” - Kai Owen
As Gwen’s loving husband Rhys, Kai Owen is the everyman at the heart of Children of Earth. We quiz the actor about his big role in the mini-series in the latest issue of Torchwood Magazine, and find out why Rhys is set to run and run…to find out more about Kai’s charity runs and convention appearances, visit his official website.

New Torchwood fiction
Torchwood Magazine brings you amazing original fiction and comic strip stories in every issue. This time around, Children of Earth writer James Moran gets high with airborne adventure Stakes on a Plane, and unseasonal snowfall heralds the start of an Antarctic adventure for PC Andy and the Torchwood team in David Llewellyn’s I May Be Some Time. Meanwhile, it’s part four of comic adventure Broken, written by Nick Abadzis and illustrated by Paul Grist. Can Captain Jack and his team escape in time?

Plus…

Top 10 Villains

Bilis Manger? Captain John? Maybe Suzie Costello? Just who is the baddest of them all?

Susan Brown

The actress talks about her role as John Frobisher’s Friday girl Bridget Spears.

Ben Foster

The man who composes the music for Torchwood tells us how Children of Earth called for something new.

Close Call: Cush Jumbo

We catch up with the lovely Lois Habiba to discuss baking, body suits and the Backstreet Boys…

Concept Corner

The first in a new series of illuminating concept art from Children of Earth.

Beyond the Hub: Possession

Real world reports of possession and alien control from around the globe!

Issue 18 of Torchwood magazine is on sale from 22nd October at all good newsagents until 18th December priced £3.99 per copy.

New Doctor Who Figure Sets - Tesco Exclusives

Character Options have revealed four new Doctor Who figure sets, read on for the content of each one:

SERIES 1

Sycorax Warrior (with Sword)

Ninth Doctor (with Auton Mickey Head, Anti-Plastic Bomb & Auton Arm)

Jabe (with Scanner & Robot Spider)

SERIES 2

Cyber Controller

Tenth Doctor (with Ghost Transmission Triangulation Gear)

Hoix

SERIES 3

Captain Jack Harkness (with Revolver)

Time Lord

Hal Korwin

AGE OF STEEL

Tenth Planet Cyberman

Tomb of the Cybermen Cyberman

The Invasion Cyberman

All four figure sets are on sale now exclusively at Tesco priced £10.00 each.