The longlist for the TV Choice Awards has been announced, and as expected it’s a haven of Doctor Who nominations!
Well, once again, Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor portrayal has won him a Best Actor nomination, where he is up against his predecessor David Tennant (see them discussing the 50th anniversary special here!) for his Broadchurch role.
And Jenna-Louise Coleman could soon be walking away with the title of Best Actress for her role as Clara Oswald.
Last but not least the series itself is up for Best Drama, which it was awarded last year.
Voting on the longlist will close on Friday 14th June when the shortlist will be revealed.
Click on the banner above to vote and the best of luck to Matt, Jenna and the Who team!
This week the show won a prestigious Peabody Award for “evolving with technology”.
Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman and the series showrunner, Steven Moffat, were in New York last night to pick up another award for the show’s ever growing trophy cabinet – a Peabody Award!
Regarded as one of the highest honours in TV the Peabody Awards celebrate broadcasting excellence with its awarding committee – made up of industry experts – choosing Doctor Who as one of this year’s recipients to commemorate the programme’s 50th anniversary this November.
The “engaging” series was praised for having evolved “with technology and the times”. Huge congratulations from us to the Grand Moff and the rest of the team at BBC Wales!
The Name of the Doctor will be revealed to the Whovians of the world (probably… maybe…) in just two days time, and in case you needed some more teasing here’s a few words from Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman!
In an introduction to the episode the Clara Oswald actress describes the finale, in which her “impossible” character’s identity will be discovered, as “such a treat for the fans”. “It goes somewhere dark and completely new,” she teases, as the Doctor himself adds: “The team is back together.”
He continued: “Throughout this series we have been building up to the revelation in this episode then it kicks us on somewhere else. The ending’s just the moment of moments.”
And here’s a field report from Strax who will be returning alongside Vastra and Jenny…
The “epic and huge” series finale will air on Saturday (18th May) at 7pm on BBC One.
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We’re just 3 days away from this year’s “epic and huge” (Jenna’s words, not ours!) series finale and what is arguably one of the most talked about episodes in Who history.
Of course that’s to be expected with a name like The Name of the Doctor – the climax to Clara’s first series “couldn’t be much bigger”, as the “impossible” girl’s truth will at long last be revealed and that will just be the start of the big drama ahead. There is also that small matter of the Doctor’s “greatest secret” to unravel – and all in 45 minutes too!
As well as all that the Great Intelligence is back and so is River Song as old friends unite to protect the Doctor from a deadly trap which threatens his past, present and future. In December, Steven said the finale contains “more than you think could possibly happen in one episode”. “It’s got some serious fanboy-pleasing going on in it,” he’s teased SFX.
So there’s plenty to be said about the finale and we know you’ve got your own theories to add to the mix. Click the links below to share the speculation on the events that “will change the course of Who” forever – and do not miss its epic trailers and prequel!
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Jenna-Louise Coleman has revealed that Saturday’s big final of Doctor Who “couldn’t be much bigger”.
In The Name of the Doctor there will be lots of surprises as Clara’s “impossible” identity is revealed along with the Doctor’s “greatest secret”, and who knows what else? In an interview with What’s On TV, the actress teased that the stakes have never been higher. “It is a huge episode,” she said. “It leads nicely to the amazing 50th anniversary this November.”
She reaffirmed that the events of the finale will alter “the direction of the show forever”, promising: “What happens to both Clara and the Doctor really bonds them together. It is transformational and revelatory.” And their relationship will feel “a lot freer” after it is all out in the open. “What’s been interesting filming the 50th is that all of that’s been lifted away,” Jenna explained. “It is all about those two and spending time together. It’s a nice change and it’ll be interesting to see where it goes with Clara and the Doctor from here.”
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Jenna-Louise Coleman takes the cover of this week’s Radio Times ahead of the highly anticipated series finale.
Inside the actress reflects on her first series in the TARDIS and the mysteries that have surrounded her character Clara ahead of their resolutions in Saturday’s finale.
“Richard E. Grant is back with his evil Great Intelligence, the Doctor’s greatest secret is revealed,” she teased. “All of his friends rally round to protect him.”
She promises: “We finally learn why the Doctor has met Clara so many different times.”
Read the full interview in this week’s Radio Times, on sale today (Tuesday) priced £1.60.
The final, which is “filled with drama”, airs on Saturday night from 7pm on BBC One.
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Next Saturday will see Series 7 reach its “epic and huge” climax (already?) and things are about to get serious for the Doctor, who has a date with destiny at Trenzalore.
Yes, it is the one we’ve all been waiting for and now just one week is all that lies between us and the discovery of Clara’s “impossible” truth – so who is she? At the same time the Doctor’s got a secret of his own (his greatest one, in fact), and it all hangs in the balance as he is led towards the one place in all of time and space he must never go. Eek!
Enjoy the finale’s jaw dropping trailers below and don’t miss its foreboding prequel too!
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The Cybermen returned to our screens tonight (discuss their comeback here!) and the Doctor and Clara lived to tell their tale, but something much darker is on the way!
This time next week Series 7 will reach its epic conclusion in what promises to be one of the most dramatic adventures in Who history as Clara’s “impossible” identity is revealed to the Doctor whose “greatest secret” hangs in the balance. Old friends and enemies gather for a showdown in the fields of Trenzalore but will we learn The Name of the Doctor?
To prepare for this highly anticipated episode, check out its prequel below, in which the Doctor and Clara explore how little they know each other. All of that’s about to change…
The Name of the Doctor airs Saturday 18th May at 7pm on BBC One. Long week ahead!
A special Doctor Who tribute will be shown at this weekend’s BAFTA TV Awards to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
The celebratory video montage celebrating its long history is to be aired at the event, which will be held in London, at the Royal Festival Hall, on Sunday (12th May). As well as that, a pair of Daleks will be patrolling the red carpet to keep the arriving guests in check, while Jenna-Louise Coleman, who’s currently starring in the series as companion Clara, will also be presenting one of the evening’s awards.
Chief Executive of BAFTA, Amanda Berry OBE, commented: “There are only a handful of programmes that have Doctor Who’s ability to put the nation on their sofas, or behind them, year after year. BAFTA raises a toast to the series on its 50th birthday this year.”
“This is a massive and exciting year for Doctor Who so I’m thrilled BAFTA are including a special tribute to the show,” Steven Moffat added. “So thrilled, in fact, we’re sending the Doctor’s best friend, Jenna Coleman, to present an award. We’re also sending his worst enemy, the Daleks, to exterminate lots of innocent people. Sorry, it’s just what they do.”
Don’t miss the BAFTA TV Awards as they are shown on BBC One this Sunday from 8pm!
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A prequel to the Series 7 finale will be online straight after the penultimate episode this Saturday (11th May)!
Titled She Said, He Said, the intriguing scene is one of the longest prequels to date and it has been written by Steven Moffat. It’ll explore just how little the Doctor and Clara know about each other ahead of the “epic and huge” climax in The Name of the Doctor on Saturday 18th May.
The prequel will also be available on the BBC Red Button.
So that’s She Said, He Said straight after Nightmare in Silver at 7:45pm on Saturday!
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