Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 262

The cover and info on the next edition of Doctor Who Adventures magazine:

"Ha ha! I love April Fool’s Day. I say I married a Sontaran war Lord and you have to believe me, then we eat a cake." Is that what happens? It’s what should happen."

"All right, I’ve never really married a Sontaran. Got engaged to a Cyberman once, though. Ha ha! No I didn’t! April Fool! Got you!"

IN ISSUE 262...

Toby’s Teaser
Top of the Swaps
Daleks - The Complete History
Who-Doko
The Time Vortex
But But Baby

Regeneration
Live Chess Comes to Life

Plus much more...

Issue 262 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from 29th March at all good newsagents until 4th April priced £2.50 per copy.

Doctor Who: First Series 7 Trailer!

The BBC have released the first trailer for the next series of Doctor Who, you can watch it above below:

Doctor Who returns in Autumn to BBC One and BBC One HD. In other news: It is rumoured that episode five of the next series, set to be the final adventure featuring Amy Pond and Rory Williams with the Weeping Angels, is to be set or at least filmed in New York City. Also, the first episode is said to be the adventure featuring the return of the Daleks, while according to executive producer Caro Skinner and that the series is intended to run without a break through the Christmas period into 2013.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 261

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

"Can’t stop! Being chased! By things that look a bit like lobsters, only each one’s the size of a house. They’re not really lobsters, they’re Snee. ‘Hello” said to them, all nicely."

But of course in Snee, ‘Hello’ means something quite rude. So, you keep reading, I’ll keep running. Deal? Waaah!"

This weeks issue comes with a free mystery mask, foil poster and surprise gift. (in our case a smiler mask and Death Riders book)

Also inside…

Tick-Tock Goes the Clock

Disaster Plans

Crystal Brawl!

The Doctors Fast Facts

Play with us  Forever!

The Punch and Judy Trap

Clock Work

Plus much more…

Issue 261 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from today at all good newsagents until 28th March priced £2.50 per copy.

New Companion Revealed & More Series 7 Details!

The BBC have today confirmed the new companion of the Eleventh Doctor is Jenna-Louis Coleman, read on for further details:

Jenna-Louise Coleman has beaten hundreds of hopefuls to become the new companion to Doctor Who, it was announced today by Steven Moffat.

Twenty-five year old Jenna from Blackpool will star alongside the 11th Time Lord, Matt Smith, to mark the biggest year in the show’s history. Best known for her roles in Emmerdale (Jasmine Thomas) and Waterloo Road (Lindsay James), Jenna will replace Karen Gillan when she and Arthur Darvill bow out of the show in a heartbreaking departure after one final series of rollercoaster voyages later this year on BBC One.

Jenna says: "I'm beyond excited, I can't wait to get cracking; working alongside Matt I know is going to be enormous fun and a huge adventure."

The Doctor will meet his new friend in a dramatic turn of events as the show builds towards its enormous, climactic 50th anniversary year - full of thrills, adventures and big surprises. Series seven is currently filming and comprises 14 big, blockbuster-movie episodes - each a brand new epic adventure featuring new monsters and some familiar foes as you've never seen them before.

Lead writer and Executive Producer, Steven Moffat, says: "It always seems impossible when you start casting these parts, but when we saw Matt and Jenna together, we knew we had our girl. She's funny and clever and exactly mad enough to step on board the Tardis.

"It's not often the Doctor meets someone who can talk even faster than he does, but it's about to happen. Jenna is going to lead him his merriest dance yet. And that's all you're getting for now. Who she's playing, how the Doctor meets her, and even where he finds her, are all part of one of the biggest mysteries the Time Lord ever encounters. Even by the Doctor's standards, this isn't your usual boy meets girl."

Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC One, adds "As we approach Doctor Who's 50th anniversary it's great to welcome a new companion to the Tardis. I feel confident the Doctor will look after her in his own very unique style."

Jenna-Louise was born in Blackpool and played Jasmine Thomas in Emmerdale. She has been nominated for numerous awards in recent years including “Best Newcomer” “Best Actress” “Sexiest Female” and “Best Dramatic Performance”.

Her most recent appearance will be as Annie Desmond in Julian Fellowes four part mini-series Titanic. In 2011, Jenna made her big screen debut in Captain America: The First Avenger and is soon to star as Annie Desmond in ITV1’s Titanic. She has just finished filming on Stephen Poliakoff's Dancing On The Edge for BBC Two.

Also, more details have been revealed about the scheduling of the next series of Doctor Who (highlight gap to reveal spoilers): 

There will be 6 episodes this year, including the Christmas special. Then 8 next year. Coleman’s character will first be seen in the Christmas episode.

Steven Moffat “Amy & Rory will leave in a final encounter with the Weeping Angels in episode 5. Not everyone gets out alive and I mean it this time

The Daleks will be returning in the Autumn part of the series.

As with Karen Gillan's character of Amy Pond, Coleman's character name is yet to be revealed. Doctor Who will return this Autumn to BBC One and BBC One HD.

Doctor Who Monster Invasion - Issue 24

The cover and info on the next edition of Doctor Who Monster Invasion magazine:

IN ISSUE 24...

Top 10 Smith and Jones
Judoon Scanner and Blaster
Headless Monks V Hoix
The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
Where’s the Doctor - Stormcage Prison
L is for Laszlo

Plus much more

Issue 24 of Doctor Who Monster Invasion magazine is on sale from 21st March at all good newsagents until 3rd April priced £2.60 per copy.

Torchwood: Fallout Audio - Cover & Info

BBC Audio have revealed the cover and synopsis of a new Torchwood CD audio story:

FALLOUT - written by David Llewellyn, read by Tom Price

Tom Price reads this exclusive audio adventure set after the conclusion of Miracle Day, featuring Gwen Cooper and Sgt Andy Davidson dealing with a bizarre double shooting and a deadly alien virus.

When Yasmin finds a jeweled egg in her grandfather’s shed, her first thought is to sell it. Unfortunately, the object is no valuable Fabergé antique, but a dangerous weapon from another planet. Worse still, the buyer she finds online is a Russian secret agent working for the Committee for Extraterrestrial Research, who promptly swipes it, kills her brother Sayed and lands her in hospital.

When Sgt Andy Davidson realises that he’s not dealing with an ordinary double shooting, he calls Gwen Cooper, who breaks the bad news about the egg and its deadly contents. With no Torchwood to help, and Gwen in America, it’s up to Andy and Yasmin to follow the trail of the ‘Shiva virus’ - all the way from Cardiff to the British Museum...

Torchwood: Fallout is on sale at all good CD stores from 5th April priced £10.20 per copy.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 260

The cover and info on the next edition of Doctor Who Adventures magazine:

"It’s a cracking day, isn’t it? I’m sat on the most beautiful beach on Planet Cool (although no-one is wearing a bow tie)."

"Amy and Rory are building sandcastles and all is right with the universe. For once. It would be a bit boring, to be honest, if I weren’t reading Who Adventures! Hurrah!"

This weeks issue comes with the Doctor's geronimo kit including a mask, sonic screwdriver badge and keyring.

Also inside…

Vroom! Vroom!
Monster Arms and Armour
Craig’s Calamities
Spot the Difference
Regeneration
The Demons of Repton Abbey
Building the Doctor's Cot 

Plus much more...

Issue 260 of Doctor Who Adventures is on sale from 15th March at all good newsagents until 21st March priced £2.50 per copy.

Doctor Who Monster Invasion - Issue 23

The cover and info on this fortnight's edition of Doctor Who Monster Invasion magazine:

IN ISSUE 23...

Top 10 Evil Eyeballs
The Oblivion Continuum
Lord President V The Last Centurion
Closing Time
Where’s the Doctor? - Sycorax Ship

L is for Lazarus

Plus much more...

Issue 23 of Doctor Who Monster Invasion magazine is on sale now at all good newsagents until 20th March priced £2.60 per copy.

Doctor Who Magazine - Issue 445

The cover and info on the next edition of Doctor Who magazine:

Sophie Aldred - the Doctor's companion Ace, takes a candid look back at her time in Doctor Who, in Issue 445 of Doctor Who Magazine.

"We never thought, at the time, how far-reaching our episodes would be - especially now, with this rebirth of the series, people discovering our episodes for the first time. It would be interesting to see what Amy Pond thought of Ace..."

ALSO THIS ISSUE:

DOCTOR DOWN UNDER

Executive producer Caroline Skinner tells DWM about her recent trip Down Under for the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular and her reaction on reading the script for Episode 1 of the new series in her first ever Production Notes! 

KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

DWM catches up with the scourge of the Silents, CIA agent Canton Everett Delaware III - aka actors MARK SHEPPARD and his father, Morgan Sheppard - and finds out about making it as an actor, and whether Canton could return...

IT'S THE KEY THING!

DWM celebrates 1978/9's Key to Time season - six linked adventures which introduced the Time Lady Romana and featured Douglas Adams' first script for Doctor Who - as Countdown to 50! continues.

THE FALL OF THE GODS?

With the Doctor at the mercy of the mighty Zeus, and with Rory and Amy facing a titanic foe in Ancient Athens, what can humble philosopher Socrates do to save the day? Find out in the final world-changing episode of the latest comic strip, The Chains of Olypus, written by Scott Gray with art by Mike Collins.

THE LAST VOORD!

Get ready for adventures within adventures, as the First Doctor and his companions brave screaming jungles, snows of terror and seas of acid! Discover a wealth of fascinating new info as THE FACT OF FICTION scrutinises the 1964 story, THE KEYS OF MARINUS!

CHANGING HISTORY FOR THE BETTER...?

Doctor Who fans are spoilt with the care and attention that is lavished on the DVD releases. But as well as being lovingly restored, should the stories be improved, correcting technical 'errors' of the past? Sparring partners Tony Hadoke and Johnny Candon argue whether rewriting history is ever justified in A Battle of Wits!

CHAOS IN THE CLASSROOM!

The Time Team go back to school with the Tenth Doctor and Rose, and are reacquainted with two dear, old friends - Sarah Jane Smith and K9. Join Chris, Emma, Will and Michael on the sofa, and see what they make of 2006's School Reunion...

OFF THE RECORD!

The Watcher challenges readers with The Six Faces of Delusion, celebrates another Supporting Artist of the Month and continues A History of Doctor Who in 100 objects with a look at the extraordinary 1980s single Doctor in Distress, in Wotcha!

PLUS! 

All the latest official news, TV and merchandise reviews, previews, competitions, a prize-winning crossword and much, much more!

Issue 445 of Doctor Who magazine is on sale from tomorrow at all good newsagents until 5th April priced £4.50 per copy.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 259

The cover and info on the next edition of Doctor Who Adventures magazine:

"Don’t tell anyone - but I’m being watched."

"Cameras seem to be following me everywhere I go. And it’s always when my life takes a turn for the dramatic, like when I’m saving the universe from a fate worse than broccoli. It’s never when I’m having toast and a boiled egg for breakfast."

"I wonder what they’re up to?"

This weeks issue comes with a "grow your own Cyberman" set and a pack of Monster Invasion trading cards.

Also inside…

Big Bag in Space

Alien Adventure

Rory Fast Facts

Malthill Way

Who’s That

Military Mission

Plus much more

Issue 259 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from 8th March at all good newsagents until 14th March priced £2.50 per copy.

Doctor Who: Day of the Cockroach - Cover & Info

BBC Audio have revealed the cover and info of a new exclusive Doctor Who audiobook:

DAY OF THE COCKROACH - written by Steve Lyons, read by Arthur Darvill
The Tardis materialises in a pitch-dark tunnel, where the Doctor, Amy and Rory stumble on the dead body of a soldier. Questioned by his superior officer, Colonel Bowe, they learn that they're inside a British nuclear bunker, in the middle of an atomic war - in 1982. 

Amy and Rory weren't even born then, but they know the bomb didn't drop that year, and so does the Doctor. The friends also know they had nothing to do with the death of Sergeant Trott - so who, or what, was the killer? And why does the Doctor's psychic paper not work on the Colonel? The Doctor, Amy and Rory soon learn that something else is lurking in the shadows. Something deadly...

Doctor Who: Day of the Cockroach is on sale from 3rd May at all good CD stores priced £10.20 per copy.

Doctor Who Adventures - Issue 258

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

"Apparently, and it is only some of the time, I get just a little cross.A teeny tiny bit miffed. Well, I am 1103 years old."

"I can afford to be crotchety in my old age, can’t I? But there’s always a good reason for me losing my cool. You just don’t want to be too close when it happens!"

This weeks issue comes with giant Doctor sticker, sticker roll with 40 stickers, yo-yo and exterminate badge.

Also inside…

Matt’s Survival Guide
Don’t Make Me Angry
This Means War
I Want That Job
New and Improved 

10 Things you May Not Know about the Ood
Disaster Plans

Plus much more

Issue 258 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine is on sale from today at all good newsagents until 7th March priced £2.50 per copy.