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Big Finish has issued the cover and details of the release of a new Jago & Litefoot audio story, this time featuring the Sontaran Strax from Doctor Who:
JAGO & LITEFOOT & STRAX: THE HAUNTING - written by Justin Richards, directed by Lisa Bowerman
Strax, the Sontaran butler to Victorian investigator Vastra and her wife Jenny, suffers a disorienting attack and mistakes the two Victorian investigators Jago & Litefoot for Jenny and Vastra and moves into Litefoot’s home. Together, they are on the trail of a creature that is stealing brains, which may or may not be linked to a haunted house in London…
Jago & Litefoot & Strax: The Haunting is on sale from November priced £14.99.
The BBC have confirmed that Reece Shearsmith is to guest star in an episode from the upcoming ninth series of Doctor Who, read on for further details:
Actor, comedian and award winning writer Reece Shearsmith joins Peter Capaldi (The Doctor) and Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald) as he takes-up a guest role in a special episode of Doctor Who, returning to BBC One this September.
Reece has previously played Patrick Troughton in a docu-drama about the conception and making of Doctor Who, in An Adventure in Space and Time, and returns to Cardiff for a part in an adventure written by Mark Gatiss, directed by Justin Molotnikov and produced by Nikki Wilson.
Most famously known for his work as part of The League of Gentlemen along with fellow performers Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and co-writer Jeremy Dyson, Reece comments on his casting for the hit show:
"I am absolutely thrilled to be filming Doctor Who as Mark Gatiss has written a fantastic role for me in a very scary episode. It has been so exciting to be part of a very singular episode - which, I can say with authority will be unlike any previous episode of Doctor Who. It’s a joy to play a part in the show - certainly a badge of honour."
Mark Gatiss, writer of the episode, added:
"I’m delighted to be writing again for Peter and Jenna’s brilliant TARDIS team and very excited about this particular story. It’s been brewing in the dark recesses of my mind for a while now! I’m also chuffed to bits to finally welcome my old friend Reece Shearsmith onto the show. He’s been badgering me for ten years!"
Reece will be joined by Elaine Tan (Eastenders, Entourage), Neet Mohan (All in Good Time, Desert Dancer), Bethany Black (Cucumber, Banana) and Paul Courtenay Hyu (Dalziel and Pascoe, Coronation Street).
Other guest cast for the new series, include Michelle Gomez, Maisie Williams, Rufus Hound, Ingrid Oliver and Rebecca Front.
Series 9 of Doctor Who will commence on Saturday 19th September on BBC One and BBC One HD, a time is to be confirmed.
BBC Books and Penguin have issued the covers and details of three new Doctor Who books:
HEROES AND MONSTERS COLLECTION - 6th August, £6.29
A new story collection featuring 26 adventures across time and space!
The Heroes and Monsters Collection brings together our favourite short stories from the last ten years of Doctor Who. In these tales the Doctor and his companions face the Daleks, the Cybermen and many more terrifying foes. Also includes three brand-new stories for 2015, featuring the War Doctor, Clara and the Twelfth Doctor.
With all the humour and thrilling action of the iconic television programme, the Heroes and Monsters Collection is a wonderful read for any Doctor Who fan.
THE OFFICIAL ANNUAL 2016 - 1st October, £7.99.
Join the Doctor for brand-new adventures on board the TARDIS in this year’s Doctor Who annual. With secrets from the brand new series, fact files on the latest terrifying monsters, exciting comic strips, stories, puzzles and activities, it is bound to keep all Doctor Who fans happy!
TIME LORD FAIRY TALES - 1st October, £12.08
A stunning illustrated collection of dark and ancient fairy tales from the world of Doctor Who.
These captivating stories include mysterious myths and legends about heroes and monsters of all kinds, from every corner of the universe. Originally told to young Time Lords at bedtime, these twisted tales are an enchanting read for Doctor Who fans of all ages.
The BBC have issued the first official promo image advertising the forthcoming ninth series of Doctor Who, you can view it above. The new series will commence on Saturday 19th September on BBC One and BBC One HD, a time is to be confirmed.
Panini have issued the cover and details of the next edition of Doctor Who Adventures magazine:
Summer’s here and the time is right for reading the latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures. Issue 5 is set to land at a newsstand near you on 13th August!
TRUST
The Doctor takes Clara back to the liberation of Paris in World War II for the biggest party the party capital of the world has ever seen, but things soon go awry when the deadly Darapok Empire try to take over the war weary city. Take a summer trip to Paris in 1944 in Trust written by Jason Quinn, illustrated by Russ Leach and coloured by John Burns, it’s going to be a party you will never forget!
THE FEAR FACTOR
Do the Weeping Angels make you weep with terror, or do Scarecrows have you screaming for mercy? Or will you run howling from the Autons and the Racnoss? Find out which of the Doctor’s enemies would be most effective against you in battle in this issue’s Fear Factor quiz.
VORTEX MANIPULATOR
Clara takes you into the TARDIS Craft Studio and shows you how to create your own mini-vortex in the safety of your home…
UNIT ALIEN ARCHIVES
The best way to survive an alien attack is to know all about your enemies and we’re giving you access to the UNIT Archive on the Weeping Angels, so you’ll know what to do if they come hunting for you.
STRAX’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
This month, Strax shows you the delights you can expect to find on Karn, Krop Tor, and Midnight before whisking you away to the end of the universe to meet Futurekind on Malcassairo.
TIME LORDS AT WAR
They’ve faced off against each other many times before but who really has the edge? Who do you think would win the final showdown - the Doctor or Missy?
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
Get ready for an awesome adventure in this cool board game, where you get to be either the Doctor or Missy as you try to escape from the Weeping Angels and make your way to the safety of the TARDIS.
THE PATERNOSTER GANG INVESTIGATES
It’s back to Victorian London where Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and Strax are employed by the Prime Minister to protect the inventor of… a time machine? As they find themselves targeted by enemy agents, Vastra asks herself, are humans ready for time travel?
Doctor Who Adventures issue 5 - summer won’t be summer without it! Issue 5 comes with a Free Dalek notepad and pencils and special make your own Doctor Who scene stickers!
Issue 5 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from 13th August until 9th September priced £3.99.
Panini have issued the cover and details of a new one-off edition of Doctor Who magazine:
The Essential Doctor Who - Davros and Other Villains
The makers of Doctor Who magazine turn their attention to the series’ greatest villains. Davros, creator of the Daleks, leads a collection of deadly adversaries that includes the Celestial Toymaker, Tobias Vaughn, Sharaz Jek, and Madame Kovarian.
This lavish new publication devotes 116-pages of all-new material to exclusive interviews, profiles of the show’s greatest actors and guides to classic episodes. Davros and Other Villains is an essential addition to any fan’s library, packed with rare photographs and behind the scenes information.
The Essential Doctor Who - Davros and Other Villains is on sale from 25th October priced £9.99.
The Lego Group have issued the details of two new Lego Dimenions packs based on Doctor Who for the upcoming game, read on for further details:
When a mysterious and powerful vortex suddenly appears in various Lego worlds, different characters from DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings and The Lego Movie are swept away.
To save their friends, Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle bravely jump into the vortex and quickly find themselves fighting to save all of Lego humanity.
Let creativity be the guide to a building and gaming adventure - journey through unexpected worlds and team-up with unlikely allies on the quest to defeat the evil Lord Vortech. Play with different minifigures from different worlds together in one Lego videogame, and use each other’s vehicles and gadgets in a way never before possible.
Lego Bad Cop driving the DeLorean Time Machine…why not?! The Lego Ninjago Masters of Spinjitsu fighting alongside Wonder Woman…yes, please! Get ready to break the rules, because the only rule with Lego Dimensions is that there are no rules.
FUN PACK - on sale 6th November, priced £15.79
Want the best variety? Extra fun comes in each pack containing one minifigure and a vehicle or gadget.
LEVEL PACK - on sale 22nd January 2016, priced £28.56
Want more to explore? Expand the gaming experience with a level pack which contains a whole new mission-based game level, along with a minifigure, a vehicle and a gadget to build and use in-game.
Lego Dimensions will be available to play on all mainstream gaming consoles from 27th September.
