One of last year’s Doctor Who episodes, Heaven Sent, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Hugo Award, it has been announced.

Helmed by Rachel Talalay, the story was universally acclaimed for its innovative script and direction, with this nomination reaffirming its status as one of the best episodes in the show’s history. It’s up for the Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form alongside episodes of Grimm, Jessica Jones, My Little Pony and Supernatural. The results will be revealed at MidAmeriCon II in Kansas City on 20th August 2016.

Previous Hugo wins for Doctor Who include The Waters of Mars and The Doctor’s Wife.

Trapped in a world unlike any other he has seen, the Doctor faces the greatest challenge of his many lives. One final test. And he must face it alone. Pursued by the fearsome creature known only as the Veil, he must attempt the impossible. If he makes it through, Gallifrey is waiting…

If you’re like us, you’ll still be struggling to accept last week’s tragic events of Face the Raven, but fortunately tonight’s episode was a much more laid back affair, a subtle yet enjoyable escapade to ease us gently back into the wonders of time and space. Yeah, right!

Cut to 9pm and the entire Whovian fandom is spontaneously self-combusting. It’s hard to believe that the Series 9 finale is already here but it all kicked off in Heaven Sent as the Doctor faced the greatest challenge of his many lives. To add salt to the wound, he had to face this final, formidable test all by himself, but it wasn’t as if he was being pursued by a fearsome creature intent on scaring him to death or anything. That would just be too cruel.

Basically, you’re either bowing down to your Steven Moffat cardboard cut out or cursing his very existence right now. The first part of this year’s climactic conclusion was full of its fair share of shocks and surprises which all culminated in that almighty cliffhanger (seriously, it’s had Steven in a “state of panic” for months!) to bring us kicking and screaming into next week’s grand finale, aptly titled Hell Bent. First things first, though (we know, that’s a rare treat in Doctor Who), what did you think of Heaven Sent and all the twists and turns that came with it? Rate and Discuss the first part of this year’s Doctor Who finale, below…

Rate Heaven Sent

• Blimey, that all escalated rather quickly didn't it? One of the most exhilarating episodes of Doctor Who ever. Bring on next week!
• An interesting premise but it's not what I was expecting from the first half of a series finale. It was just missing something, in my opinion.
• That was supposed to be exciting, yeah? It looked SO much better in the trailers.
• "The Whovian you are trying to contact is still attempting to recover from that momentous cliffhanger. Please leave a message after the tone."

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NOTE: This discussion will NOT be spoiler monitored so please do not read the comments if you haven’t seen Heaven Sent. You have been warned!

If you thought Face the Raven was a rollercoaster, wait until you get a load of this!

After tonight’s tragic events, the Doctor is now heading into this year’s series finale alone, and it all kicks off in Heaven Sent in which our hero finds himself trapped in a world that’s unlike any other he has seen before. And as he attempts the impossible, Gallifrey is waiting. Seriously.

The specially extended Heaven Sent airs on Saturday 28th November at 8:05pm on BBC One.

Let you be brave as you Face the Raven to Rate and Discuss this week’s episode…

It has been announced that this year’s series of Doctor Who will conclude with extended episodes as both parts of its finale have been given longer running times.

Firstly, Heaven Sent – in which the Doctor finds himself trapped in a world unlike any other he has seen before - will air on BBC One on Saturday 28th November from 8.05pm, lasting 55 minutes, while our hero has been given 65 minutes in Hell Bent, on Saturday 4th December at 8pm, to face a struggle that will take him to the end of time itself. Both parts are written by Steven Moffat and directed by Rachel Talalay.

The drama will intensify for the Time Lord in this week’s episode, Face the Raven, as old friends and enemies return in a magical alien world where not everybody will get out alive.

You MUST NOT click this link to Rate & Discuss the latest episode, Sleep No More!

The BBC has today (Monday) revealed the official plot details for Series 9’s penultimate episode, and it sure as hell sounds like it’s gonna be a hum-bloomin’-dinger!

Heaven Sent, helmed by returning director Rachel Talalay,  will air on BBC One on Saturday 28th November and, if this new synopsis isn’t enough to send your Whovian feels into an unprecedented overdrive, let us casually remind you that the man calling the shots, Steven Moffat, has previously admitted that he’s gone and set himself a “ludicrous challenge” with this episode. We’re terrified already.

Trapped in a world unlike any other he has seen, the Doctor faces the greatest challenge of his many lives. One final test. And he must face it alone.

Pursued by the fearsome creature known only as the Veil, he must attempt the impossible. If he makes it through, Gallifrey is waiting…

So, make of that what you will. The brand new continues this Saturday in Sleep No More.

Rachel Talalay will be returning to Doctor Who to helm the upcoming Series 9 finale, it has been confirmed today.

The director, whose previous credits include Supernatural, Ally McBeal and Kyle XY, is no stranger to the Twelfth Doctor’s adventures having previously called the shots for last year’s finale, Dark Water and Death in Heaven, which featured the shock reveal of Missy’s identity.

As usual, this year’s climax is written by Steven Moffat who has set himself a “ludicrous challenge” in Episode 11.

Are you glad that Rachel is returning? You can read our exclusive interview with her, here.

Got something to say about Series 9? Get it off your chest in our new discussion…

Steven Moffat has admitted that he’s set himself a “ludicrous challenge” in Series 9.

Speaking at a recent BAFTA event which was held in New York to celebrate 10 years of the revived series, the showrunner revealed that he’s in a constant “state of panic” regarding Episode 11, the penultimate episode of the upcoming series. “When you see it, you’ll realise just how ludicrous a challenge I’ve set myself,” he said. “Dear God. Even now, I’m sitting here and thinking, when I get back tonight, could I just try another way of doing it?”

It was recently confirmed that Steven will be staying on for at least another year, helming Series 10. The news was met with a mixed response and you can read our round up here.

Filming for Series 9 is currently underway. It’s scheduled to air on BBC One in the autumn.