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ello! First I'd like to welcome all our new readers who have taken the time to visit the site. I hope you enjoy what you see and return to read more. If you have any comments or suggestions for the site then please let me know I'm always interested in hearing what visitors to the site think. Ways of contacting me are to the right of this page.
This site is mainly dedicated to fiction, but I am a great supporter of The Doctor Who Appreciation Society, Big Finish and Doctor Who Magazine as you can see from the details on the home page. But I'm also a big fan of fanzines, especially new fanzines with the likes of Panic Moon, Fish Fingers and Custard and many more, whether in print or on line. So if you run a fanzine then get in touch and I'll add you to the site.
Any news of the series itself or any of the spin off series like Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures can be found on other sites which you can find links to on the left of the site. There is no preference in which the order of links appear but may I suggest you go and explore and you'll be able to make your own minds up.
GALAXY 4 & THE UNDERWATER MENACE
As you are all probably aware, the BBC announced recently that two episodes of Classic Doctor Who have been found. The complete third episode of the William Hartnell story Galaxy 4, Air Lock has been recovered - prior to this only a short segment from the first episode remained in the archive.
The complete second episode of Patrick Troughton's third story The Underwater Menace has also been recovered - making this the earliest complete episode for the Second Doctor to now exist in the Archives (alongside the existing episode three).
In the meantime two videos have come to light on YouTube. The first is 'The Ballard of Russell and Julie' A video from David Tennant, Catherine Tate and John Barrowman to thank Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner for their excellent work on the series. Written by Jennie Fava in the syle of 'Let's Do It' by Victoria Wood.
The second features the cast and crew during the final series of Tennant's reign as The Doctor, in which they perform The Proclaimers 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' and shown at the wrap party. Worth a look and sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Enjoy!
The first of a number of releases from Big Finish featuring Tom Baker back as The Doctor is available from this month. The first of the monthly releases Destination: Nerva written by Nicholas Briggs also features Louise Jameson as Leela as does the Lost Story box set which features, The Foe From The Future by Robert Banks Stewert and The Valley Of Death by Phillip Hinchcliffe
THE FANZINE VAULT
Another look at a fanzine from the past  in the Fanzine Vault which includes a link to MYTH MAKERS of the past, ZYGON issue 3, AGGEDOR issue 1 and MOONBASE issue 1 all in the Vault
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Information on the latest issues of:
and much more
can be found on our dedicated page.
Just follow the link to the left of this page.
A second set of Doctor Who Target Novel  novels are listed on Amazon for release in May 2012 featuring: DAY OF THE DALEKS, THE THREE DOCTORS, THE LOCH NESS MONSTER all by Terrance Dicks also THE TENTH PLANET by Gerry Davis, THE ARK IN SPACE by Ian Marter and THE ICE WARRIORS by Brian Hayles.
original cover of The Three Doctors published November 1975
THE DOCTOR WHO BOOK CLUB PODCAST
Episode 10 features Time's Crucible - Cat's Cradle:
The TARDIS is invaded by an alien presence, and is then destroyed. The Doctor disappears.
Ace, lost and alone, finds herself in a bizarre deserted city ruled by the  tyrannical, leech-like monster known as the Process.
Lost voyagers drawn forward from Ancient Gallifrey perform obsessive rituals in the ruins.
The strands of time are tangled in a cat’s cradle of dimensions.
Only the Doctor can challenge the rule of the Process and restore the stolen Future.
But the Doctor was destroyed long ago, before Time began.
The DWBC Podcast is brought to you by Erik and Sean, a man who is only now dipping his toe in the waters of Who literacy and his more learned friend. Find out what Sean and Erik thought here.
ISSUE TEN UPDATE
'The Fate of God's Children' by Martin Day is now on line with artwork completed by Jonathan Rodgers. 'Park Junction' is still in the process of being completed with another re-write and will be held over until issue 11.
I've already received some new submissions for issue 11 but you can still contribute if you have a story to tell. Please send all your contributions to the following email address: infernofiction@ntlworld.com. All submissions will be considered.
Don't forget, if you want me to
link to your website or production then send your details to the email above.
Regards
12th January 2012
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The new Doctor Who Magazine features an exclusive interview with Robert Banks Stewart, writer of the two highly regarded stories Terror of the Zygons and The Seeds of Doom featuring as this month's choice of covers.
The writer is also the original writer of audio adventure The Foe From The Future which sees Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) travelling alongside companion Leela (Louise Jameson) - the first part of which can be listened to for free via the magazine. Discussing his unused 1970s script:
"The first three episodes were very much my kind of thing ... you’ve only got to read the first two or three pages to see that I was writing a sort of a thriller, before taking the story off into what was hopefully an unexpected direction..."
Also this issue:
MENACE FROM THE PAST
Two 1960s episodes of Doctor Who, thought lost forever, have been found! DWM presents the first review of Galaxy 4: Air Lock and The Underwater Menace Episode Two, and examines how they were recovered. We also chat to the people who starred in them, including stars Maureen O'Brien, Frazer Hines and Anneke Wills.
WATCH IN WONDER!
Writer, actor, novelist and all round gentleman, Mark Gatiss tells of the thrill of watching the recovered episodes – and gives reveals some tantalising hints about his next Doctor Who script – in Production Notes.
MORE JANIS THORNS!
The Fourth Doctor and Leela are reunited in a brand new series of audio adventures! DWM goes behind the scenes and catches up with Tom Baker and Louise Jameson as they prepare to battle the Master, the Daleks, Kraals and more...
A choice of two covers are available
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Doctor Who Magazine issue 443
Available Thursday 12th January
LET'S SHOOT HITLER!
DWM interviews dynamic director Richard Senior about Let's Kill Hitler, recording special scenes for DVD, and his life-long love of Doctor Who.
ASSASSINS AND TALONS AND HANDS, OH MY!
It was the season that saw the departure of Sarah Jane, the arrival of Leela, and the Fourth Doctor face some of his most terrifying foes... Countdown to 50! continues with a look back to the 70s and Series 14...
NEW NEW YORK, NEW NEW YORK
The Time Team revisit the year five billion and watch what happened when the Doctor and Rose met Cat Nuns, Cassandra and the Face of Boe. What will Emma, Chris, Michael and Will make of New Earth?
GODS AND MONSTERS
The Gods are angry and ancient Greece will suffer their wrath! The Doctor, Rory and Amy face the mighty Zeus himself in Part Two of the new comic strip adventure, The Chains of Olympus, written by Scott Gray and drawn by Mike Collins.
WE LOVE THE DOCTOR!
Romance! Aliens! And the Electric Light Orchestra! The Fact of Fiction puts the Tenth Doctor and Rose adventure Love & Monsters under the microscope, with exclusive additional comments from writer Russell T Davies!
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
The Watcher reveals the surprising relationship that the Doctor has with filthy lucre, celebrates another supporting artist, and challenges readers with The Six Faces of Delusion in Wotcha!
PLUS! All the latest official news, merchandise previews and reviews, a prize-winning crossword, competitions and much more!
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Your complete guide to the award-winning BBC One series! Written and researched by Andrew Pixley.
The 2011 season of Doctor Who began in the most dramatic way possible – by killing off the Doctor in the first episode! Unaware of his ultimate fate, the Doctor (Matt Smith) was reunited with his friends, newlyweds Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory Pond (Arthur Darvill) and together they embarked on an incredible series of adventures in time and space. Their journey took them from the acid mines in the future to the empty world of Apalapucia, and saw encounters with Headless Monks, Handbots, living dolls... and even Adolf Hitler!
Now, Doctor Who Magazine takes you behind the scenes of these astonishing episodes with an in-depth episode guide – including original storylines, deleted scenes, media appearances, ratings information and hundreds of facts about the day-to-day life of the making of Doctor Who – all illustrated with gorgeous, never-before-seen photographs. This collectors’ edition examines The Rebel Flesh/The Almost People, A Good Man Goes to War, Let’s Kill Hitler, Night Terrors and The Girl Who
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The Doctor Who Companion
The Eleventh Doctor
Volume Four
Waited, as well as the specially-made Doctor Who sequence that introduced the National Television Awards.
This is your essential guide to the worlds of Doctor Who.
Get ready to discover a wealth of information – and remember, silence will fall...
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This month the magazine goes behind the scenes of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special and talks its guest‐stars Bill Bailey, Arabella Weir, Paul Bazely and Alexander Armstrong to find out what’s in store, as well as with the Doctor himself, Matt Smith:
It feels like a magical Christmas story...
Also this issue:
The Flip Side
Insider talks to the cast and crew of the Big Finish Doctor Who audio drama, The Fourth Wall, and meets the Sixth Doctor’s new companion, played by Lisa Greenwood.
Mover and Shaker
Doctor Who’s resident choreographer, Ailsa Berk, tells Insider how she makes the monsters move!
The Creatue Shop
Visual effects designer, Mike Tucker looks back to the earliest days of Doctor Who and reveals the role that the independent company Shawcraft Models played in creating some of the show’s most iconic monsters that still feature in the present day series.
Who's That Guy?
Insider talks to Gary Russell, Anwen Aspden and Phil Ford about how they went about creating The Gunpowder Plot, the latest downloadable Doctor Who adventure game, featuring the Rutans and the Sontarans.
The Forgotten Doctor
Doctor Who Insider looks back to late 2003 when Richard E Grant played the Doctor in the animated Doctor Who drama, Scream of the Shalka.
I Was... Jamie McCrimmon (for two episodes)
Hamish Wilson recalls his brief time on Doctor Who in 1968 when he temporarily replaced Frazer Hines as the Doctor’s companion, Jamie.
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The 9th edition of Doctor Who Insider is available in North America from 8th December
Insider looks back to the fateful moment when the Tenth Doctor met River Song for the first time in Silence in the Library.
Data File
This issue we look at the life of the bohemian Fourth Doctor and have a rummage through his pockets and check out his friends.
Merchandise
Previews of the latest Doctor Who merchandise, including a chat with Jason Arnopp, author of the new Eighth Doctor audio drama, Army of Death, and an interview with Anneke Wills who plays Polly in the Fifth Doctor audio adventure, The Five Companions. Plus, Gary Russell tells us about the trials and tribulations of writing Doctor Who – The Encyclopedia.
PLUS! The latest official news and a giant, double‐sided poster of the Eleventh Doctor with the cast of the Christmas Special, and the Fourth Doctor.
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The Official Doctor Who Convention is the ultimate event for Doctor Who enthusiasts. With unparalleled access to the cast and crew, this event offers fans a one-off chance to immerse themselves behind the scenes of the world’s longest running sci-fi show.
No other Doctor Who event gets you closer. Delve, as never before, into the creative minds behind the hit TV show, with unique opportunities to witness experts demonstrate how the special effects and prosthetics have created some of the iconic scenes and characters. Interactive panel discussions with cast and crew, photo and autograph sessions and a show case of official costumes and props, will give every true fan the chance to celebrate and share their passion for all things Doctor Who.
Already confirmed are Matt Smith and Steven Moffat, with more special guests to be announced in the coming weeks!
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Your ticket includes:
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The Official Doctor Who Convention is a one day Convention, whereby the programme of events is the same for Saturday and Sunday. Visitors are therefore encouraged to choose which day they would like to attend.
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