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Bambie Thug represents Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Doctor Who returns with a double episode (and The Beatles!), Stephen Mulhern is In for a Penny, and there's Ealing classic The Lavender Hill Mob . . .

Television • 09 May 24

Russell T Davies wanted a 'more emotional Doctor Who'

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has said it is time for a new Doctor who carries "emotions on the surface more visibly instead of hiding them away" after years of an emotionally reserved Time Lord.

Television • 08 May 24

New Doctor Who will be 'madder, wilder and funnier'

Doctor Who writer and showrunner Russell T Davies hopes to bring in new viewers and win back people who have not watched for several years with the latest "madder, wilder and funnier" run of the show.

Television • 23 Apr 24

Doctor Who star responds to vitriol and hate messages

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has admitted that the hateful comments the sci-fi show has received after casting a black man are "fascinating" him.

Television • 17 Apr 24

BBC handout photo of Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson (right) with Varada Sethu, who has been announced as a new companion for Gatwa's second season as a Time Lord

Andor actress Varada Sethu joins Doctor Who cast

Varada Sethu will join Doctor Who as a new companion for Ncuti Gatwa's second season as a Time Lord.

Television • 13 Apr 24

The end of the BBC is 'undoubtedly on its way'

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has said the end of the BBC is "undoubtedly on its way in some shape or form".

Television • 28 Mar 24

New Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa begins in May

The new series of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa is to begin on 11 May, the BBC has announced.

Television • 15 Mar 24

James Bond star Pamela Salem dies aged 80

British actress Pamela Salem, known for her role as James Bond's secretary Miss Moneypenny in Sean Connery's Never Say Never Again, has died at the age of 80.

Television • 23 Feb 24

New Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson at the premiere of the show's Christmas special

New Doctor Who is a 'lovely big hug from your friend'

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has described the new run of Doctor Who as a "lovely big hug from your friend", which he is determined to retain as "terrible things" happen around the world.

Television • 12 Dec 23

Catherine Tate: Doctor Who 'the best job I've ever had'

Catherine Tate has said that starring in Doctor Who is "100% the best job I've ever had" as she made her return to the BBC's long-running, science fiction show.

Television • 26 Nov 23

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Deaf Not Dumb explores the challenges of deaf education in Ireland, there's a Doctor Who or two on the Beeb, John Kelly talks to Joseph O'Connor on The Works Presents, while Taskmaster wraps up another run . . .

Television • 23 Nov 23

Nicola Coughlan - "I'm excited to join the Whoniverse" Photo: James Pardon/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios

Nicola Coughlan makes Doctor Who debut in first photo

The BBC has released the first photo of Nicola Coughlan in her Doctor Who role ahead of her arrival in the iconic series next year.

Television • 15 Nov 23

Catherine Tate and David Tennant return to the TARDIS

Russell T Davies: new Doctor Who will be 'thrilling'

Russell T Davies has said the new season of Doctor Who starring actors Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson will be "thrilling" to watch and something of a return to its reboot roots.

Television • 10 Nov 23

Nicola Coughlan is joining the Doctor Who universe

Nicola Coughlan joins Doctor Who Christmas special

Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan is to swap period drama for science fiction after Doctor Who boss confirms that the Bridgerton star will be in the 2024 Christmas special.

Television • 10 Nov 23

Dates for Doctor Who 60th anniversary shows announced

The BBC has announced that Doctor Who will return to BBC One on November 25.

Television • 25 Oct 23

Doctor Who will return for three special episodes this November

Doctor Who's new theme tune is unveiled

The BBC has unveiled a new theme tune for Doctor Who, ahead of a concert celebrating the series' 60th anniversary.

Television • 12 Oct 23

The Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) during a new trailer for the 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who. Photo: BBC

Tennant and Tate reunite in new Doctor Who trailer

David Tennant and Catherine Tate can be seen reunited as The Doctor and his sidekick in a new trailer for the 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who.

Television • 24 Sep 23

Miriam Margolyes to star in Doctor Who 60th anniversary

Actress Miriam Margolyes will star in the 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who, it has been announced.

Television • 18 Sep 23

Mindhunter star Groff 'thrilled' to join Doctor Who

Mindhunter star Jonathan Groff will appear in the upcoming series of Doctor Who in a major role.

Television • 05 May 23

RuPaul's Drag Race winner joining Doctor Who

The BBC hass announced that RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon will play a "major role" in the new season of Doctor Who.

Television • 04 Apr 23

Millie Gibson, 18, is the youngest Doctor Who companion in the show's history

Corrie actress says Doctor Who job written in the stars

Millie Gibson has described her Doctor Who audition as "fate" after discovering she had the opportunity to star on the BBC sci-fi series on the same day as filming her last scenes for Coronation Street.

Television • 04 Jan 23

The one-minute teaser clip features footage of David Tennant as the 14th Time Lord

Doctor Who teaser trailer unveiled

The BBC has given a glimpse of the forthcoming Doctor Who mini-series that is set to air in 2023, in celebration of the show's 60th anniversary.

Television • 26 Dec 22

Richard Osman and Ingrid Oliver attend the press night performance of Horse-Play at Riverside Studios on September 1, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Richard Osman marries Doctor Who actress

TV presenter and best-selling author Richard Osman has married actress and comedian Ingrid Oliver describing it as "a day full of love and laughter" after they met on the set of his BBC gameshow in 2020.

Television • 05 Dec 22

Doctor Who fans get a big surprise in show's special

Doctor Who fans were surprised by the sight of a familiar face as Jodie Whittaker's 13th Time Lord regenerated into David Tennant in the dramatic conclusion of the show's Sunday night special on BBC One.

Television • 24 Oct 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Jodie Whittaker makes her final appearance as Doctor Who, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy lands in an unlikely location, and it's season finale time for both Keys to My Life and Bloodlands . . .

Television • 23 Oct 22