6 Classic Series novels have been republished this month, each featuring a new specially written introduction.

In The Tenth Planet (by Gerry Davis, introduced by Tom MacRae), the TARDIS brings the Doctor and his friends to a space tracking base in the Antarctic, and the world is in the grip of a second Ice Age in The Ice Warriors (written by Brian Hayles, introduced by Mark Gatiss). Elsewhere, UNIT is called in when a diplomat is attacked in The Day of the Daleks (by Terrance Dicks, introduced by Gary Russell).

Meanwhile, a mysterious black hole is draining power from the Universe in The Three Doctors (by Terrance Dicks and introduced by Alastair Reynolds), and the current series showrunner Steven Moffat sets us up for Ian Marter’s novelisation of The Ark in Space, in which the survivors of a future Earth lie in suspended animation. In The Loch Ness Monster (Terrance Dicks/intro by Michael Moorcock), a spaceship is in Loch Ness.

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Radio Times has a feature interview with Katy Manning, in which she fondly reflects on the impact Doctor Who had – and continues to have – on her life.

The actress appeared as companion Jo Grant in the series between 1971-1973, and comments: “It was a real high for me. Three of the most inspiring, creative and loving years of my life. Jon and I were so close.” She goes on to describe her charater as “endearing”. “She was fiercely loyal,” she added. “She offered her life for the Doctor’s.”

In 2010 she reprised the role in The Sarah Jane Adventures. She guest starred in Death of the Doctor, in which she appeared on screen with Elisabeth Sladen and Matt Smith…

“It was the first time I’d actually worked with Lis, although we had already become close friends,” she said. “We had a lot of past with Jon that bonded us. And Matt’s a joy to work with. It’s an education to watch his beautifully realised physicality as the Doctor. I said to him once, ‘Jon Pertwee would be proud of what you’ve done with the character’.”.

Above – Jon Pertwee and Katy Manning as the Third Doctor and Jo Grant.

Please join us today as we send out our best birthday wishes to Peter Davison!

The actor is of course best known for portraying the Doctor’s fifth incarnation between the years of 1982 and 1984. He reprised the role on ours screens in the 2007 Children in Need mini-episode, Time Crash, in which he came face to face with his future self… timey-wimey!

Today, he turns 61, and we hope he enjoys his day!

You can now get your hands on these Forbidden Planet exclusive Doctor Who skins to help you give your iPhone that much-needed timey-wimey spark!

There’s a handful of great skins to choose from, including a Cyberman, Cybermen at St Pauls, Exploding TARDIS, Keep Calm and Don’t Blink, Keep Calm I’m the Doctor, TARDIS Water Colour, and Dalek to Victory. Meanwhile, August will see the release of this TARDIS Smart Safe accessory for smart phones.

In other merchandise news, you may be interested in these Dalek to Victory and Exploding TARDIS travel pass holders to take with you on your adventures. You can also dress to impress courtesy of these Time of Angels, 11th Doctor, 9th Doctor and Cyberman Invasion t-shirts, which, incidentally, you can wear as you enjoy a cup of tea in this You Will Obey mug! It’s as if Christmas has come early for us Whovians…

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Paul McGann has revealed that he would “love to” return to Doctor Who if the opportunity ever came about.

The actor, who appeared as the Eighth Doctor in the 1996 TV Movie, told Digital Spy: “I would love to do it again, but it’s not really up to me, is it? Being Doctor Who, there is always anniversaries looming large – celebration programmes and episodes. So I am often asked, ‘If they get the five Doctors together, would you do it?’, and, of course, I’d do it. They’ve just got to ring me up!”

He also reveals that his association with the series “only ever seems to get stronger” as more time passes. “I was over in California a few weeks ago, talking to fans,” he said. “Although I was in Doctor Who for just 6 weeks, sixteen years ago, it never goes away.”

Thanks to JC for letting us know!

It’s all about Ace in this month’s Doctor Who Magazine!

Inside the issue, actress Sophie Aldred, who recently said she’d return to the series “like a shot”, takes a trip down memory lane as she fondly remembers her time spent in the TARDIS alongside the Seventh Doctor back in the 80s.

Also included, there’s a round up of the latest Series 7 news as filming for it continues, with confirmation that production is heading to Spain!

Doctor Who Magazine #445 is on sale now. Don’t miss it – it’s ‘Ace’! (See what we did?)

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Bonnie Langford has revealed that she would jump at the opportunity to go back to Doctor Who, describing the series as “a national treasure”.

The actress, who played the Doctor’s companion, Mel, in the 1980s, said: “I would love to come back, because I might get a few lines other than, ‘Oh Doctor!’, because that was what I was always like! The companions today are much more rounded characters, which is always so much more fun to play. But I had a good time doing it.”

Another Classic Series actress, Sophie Aldred, has also said it’d be very nice to return.

Sophie Aldred’s said that it would be “very nice” if she were asked to return to Doctor Who for its 50th anniversary next year, confirming she would do it “like a shot”.

The actress, who played Ace in the series back in the 1980s, told the Independent that she’d love the chance to reprise her role as part of the big celebrations. “Doctor Who is one of those things that just stays with you, and I’m very happy with that,” she said. “I would love to do it again on TV, but she’d be played by this strange woman with two children!”

When asked to name her favourite revived series companion, she revealed: “Billie Piper played Rose brilliantly. I think Karen Gillan’s a really strong companion for the Doctor.”

Steven Moffat has said the plans for the landmark year are “extensive” and “amazing”.

Star Cutouts have launched their range of Classic Series cut-outs, starting with one of the Fourth Doctor, as played by Tom Baker!

A cut-out of the Fifth Doctor Peter Davison is also on its way soon, with more Classic characters to go on sale to coincide with the 50th anniversary next year.

The cut-outs can be ordered via Forbidden Planet.co.uk, Forbidden Planet.com and Starstills.com.

If you’re a fan of the revived series, there is a new Rory the Roman cut-out on sale too!

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Looking to get your hands on the latest Doctor Who toys and treats? Keep reading for our new merchandise update!

Money money money must be funny in a Time Lord’s world, so it’s a good job that this TARDIS money box will soon be materialising so you can keep an eye on all your pennies! If you ever care for some tea, this new tea pot is also on its way, although it’s not bigger on the inside! Once you’ve got your cuppa, you may want to enjoy it in one of these mugs, featuring an exploding TARDIS or ‘Don’t Blink’ message.

Protect your cookies in this cookie jar, and give your iPhone a timey-wimey makeover with a little help from these Eleventh Doctor and Dalek covers. If your walls are left looking a tad bare since you pulled the Christmas decorations down, try this Live Chess framed print, as seen in The Wedding of River Song, or these Everything I Know and TARDIS posters. And here’s the Doctor’s badge from Series 6’s Closing Time!

For all you Classic Series fans, keep an eye out for the forthcoming Peri and Rogue Cyberman, Remembrance of the Daleks and Fourth Doctor and Krynoid sets…

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