Building a Doctor/Companion combo

There’s an awesome video here where Steven Moffat talks a little about the casting of Matt Smith and Karen Gillan (while sitting next to Gillan), and some of his comments about the two (such as, “[Matt Smith] is like a young man built by old men from memory”), are pure gold. It’s not very long [...]

The Matt Smith arena tour

Matt Smith has answered some questions on the upcoming Doctor Who Live tour. Hit up the source link for more. How does it feel to be the face of an arena tour? “It’s a privilege. It feels rather marvellous. It’s one of those lovely things that you only get to experience when you play The [...]

Smith staying till 50th anniversary?

This is the news I’ve been waiting for. Matt Smith will continue to star in Doctor Who until the show’s 50th anniversary in 2013, according to reports. The Daily Express claims that BBC bosses are keen to hold on to the actor for as long as possible. A source allegedly said: “The current team believe [...]

TV interview includes Christmas Special image

Fashion for Matt Smith

A bit of a fluffy news story today — Matt Smith out and about, supporting girlfriend Daisy at a fashion parade. Things I noticed — (i) Matt’s not a big lad, but look how squashed and slightly uncomfortable he looks in the first photo and, (ii) Check out the boots Daisy and Matt are wearing [...]

Smith more Holmes than Watson

Doctor Who star Matt Smith auditioned for a role in Sherlock but was rejected for being too “barmy”, it has been revealed. The actor, 27, was after the role of the detective’s sidekick Doctor Watson – a part which eventually went to The Office’s Martin Freeman. Steven Moffat, who produced both Sherlock and Doctor Who, [...]

Christmas Special filming coming to a close

Award winning opera singer Katherine Jenkins has finished filming her scenes for the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special. Relaying the news, Katherine Tweeted: BTW, I’ve finished filming all my scenes for Dr Who now… Feel really sad as I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would! Lovely people! Jenkins is one of two [...]

Who’s answering Doctor Who’s mail? His mum!

Where’s my autograph, Matt? Mrs Smith? I wrote before the season even started… :-/ AS any Doctor Who fan will know, there is little rest and respite for a world-weary, travelling Time Lord. And when star of the BBC show Matt Smith pops home to Northampton to spend some time with his family, the hard [...]

Review: City of the Daleks

As you all saw, I purchased Doctor Who: The Adventure Games Episode 1: City of the Daleks just recently and in between my busy day to day work and dazzling social life (or something along those lines), have finally had a chance to start playing. My first impressions are: The voice acting is great. It’s [...]

Top 10 moments from series five of Doctor Who

I caught a post the other day where a guy rated his Top 10 moments from series five of Doctor Who. And I wasn’t going to mention it, originally, but I just re-read it and I think there’s some good stuff in there, so I urge you all to check it out. Personally I disagree [...]