It has been revealed that Series 8 of Doctor Who has set new ratings records in Canada.

With an average of 773,000 viewers each week, Doctor Who has become the most watched series on the Space channel to date, with the audience for Peter Capaldi’s debut series as the Twelfth Doctor seeing a 25% rise compared to Series 7.

In addition, Doctor Who is the highest rated programme on Saturday nights in Canada in its 9pm ET time slot. The finale, Death in Heaven, airs this Saturday.

“You know who I am.” Click here to rate & discuss part one of the Series 8 finale.

Doctor Who has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the US.

After an initial round of voting, the series has been shortlisted in the Favorite Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show category alongside American Horror Story, Game of Thrones, Outlander and The Walking Dead. In addition, David Tennant is in the running for Favorite Actor in a New TV Series for Gracepoint.

The final round of voting is now open, here, and the results will be revealed at the ceremony on 7th January 2015.

Two British icons – Paddington Bear and Doctor Who – have come together for a new project to raise money for the NSPCC.

Aptly called Paddington Who?, the marmalade-eating time travelling bear has been created by the Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi, as part of The Paddington Trail which has launched in London this week. Peter’s bear is one of 50 which has been placed around the capital, with the trail of the furry footsteps stretching from museums, shops to key landmarks across the city. See a map of the trail here.

As well as an auction, Selfridges Oxford Street will be selling exclusive miniature versions of the bears, with all proceeds going to charity. The trail is to celebrate the release of the new Paddington movie, in which Peter plays Mr. Curry, out in cinemas on 28th November.

What do you think of Paddington Who – a future incarnation of the Time Lord on screen…?

Michelle Gomez has assured Doctor Who fans they “won’t be disappointed” by the conclusion of this year’s finale.

Peter Capaldi’s debut series as the Twelfth Doctor will reach its dramatic conclusion in an extended episode, Death in Heaven, this Saturday, with the actress playing a pivotal role in the climactic proceedings.

“Just watch it,” she teased. “It’s very good. You wont be disappointed. And nothing that you think is happening is happening. Nothing.”

In a spoiler-filled interview with MTV, Michelle also discusses her casting and explains the development of her character. If you’ve seen Dark Water, check out the interview here.

“You know who I am.” Click here to rate & discuss part one of the Series 8 finale.

Sanjeev Bhaskar has revealed a few details about his role in this year’s Doctor Who finale, which he says was “amazing” to be part of.

As previously announced, the actor and comedian will appear alongside Peter Capaldi in Death in Heaven, which airs this Saturday at 8pm on BBC One. His character has been named as Colonel Ahmed and described as “an ally of the Doctor” who has “a military background”. He told What’s on TV: “It’s an episode that tests the Doctor in terms of his focus and his loyalties.”

The guest star added that it was “fascinating” to watch Peter Capaldi come to life as the Doctor. “Seeing him on set was great,” he said. “He was so welcoming. He gave me a tour of the TARDIS which is beyond a fanboy’s dream. It was like I was reliving my childhood.”

“You know who I am.” Click here to rate & discuss part one of the Series 8 finale.