The 8th November saw the release of the Doctor Who Series 5 Boxed Set, with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan on hand to promote it:

Daybreak, ITV1, Monday 8th November, ~8:05am
Available to watch on the ITV website

The Fearne Cotton Show, BBC Radio One, Monday 8th November
Available on the BBC iplayer (Chapter One) until 15th November

The Steve Wright Show, BBC Radio Two, Tuesday 9th November
Available on the BBC iplayer until 16th November, plus separate clip


Last week also saw controversy over a question on Doctor Who during Channel 4's The Million Pound Drop (see our news item) - the episode in question is currently available to view on the 4od service.

Offline, Wales Today covered the announcement of Menna Richards leaving BBC Wales, mentioning Doctor Who a number of times (which of course returned to our screens during her tenure as Director).


Some other Doctor Who related programmes are due for broadcast next week:

Inside Out, BBC1 West Midlands, Monday 15th November, 7:30pm
The show will feature an item on Delia Derbyshire, the original arranger for the Doctor Who theme tune.

Children in Need 50 Greatest Moments, BBC3, Tuesday 16th November, 8:00pm
A countdown of the best moments from Children in Need over the years, with the Top 20 reached, featuring Time Crash. (Programme Link).

Children in Need, BBC1/HD, Friday 19th November, from 7:00pm
It's the night itself, and we can expect a special preview of the upcoming Christmas Special, from around 8:30pm. (Children in Need site)

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You can also find The Sarah Jane Adventures available to watch for the next couple of weeks:
The Nightmare Man: Part One, Part Two
The Vault of Secrets: Part One, Part Two
Death of the Doctor: Part One, Part Two
The Empty Planet: Part One, Part Two
Lost in Time: Part One, Part Two
Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith: Part One, Part Two (from next week)

Sarah Jane's Alien Files are available for around three weeks:
1. The Trickster, The Graske
2. The Entity, Eve, Ship
3. The Bane, Sontarans
4. The Slitheen, Blathereen
5. The Berserkers, Mona Lisa
6. Judoon, Mister Dread, Androvax (from next week)

Doctor Who itself continues to be broadcast on BBC3, with the most recent being the Series Three episode Utopia. For a full list of Doctor Who broadcasts for the week visit This Week In Doctor Who.

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The Sarah Jane Adventures - Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith
Written by Clayton Hickman and Gareth Roberts; Directed by Joss Agnew; Produced by Brian Minchin


Part One - Monday 15th November, 5:15-5:45pm CBBC/Wednesday 17th November, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1/BBC1HD

Sarah Jane faces her saddest day, as she realises that no one can defend the Earth forever. She's saved the world so many times, but must now hand over the task to safer hands. Clyde and Rani are distraught, and the forces of darkness gather as the inevitable day approaches.

Part Two - Tuesday 16th November, 5:15-5:45pm CBBC/Thursday 18th November, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1/BBC1HD

Sarah Jane has gone - but a new regime begins at Bannerman Road! Clyde and Rani must face the fact that nothing lasts forever - but can they still unite as a team, to face a new and deadly threat from outer space? Or is the old gang finished for good?

Supporting Cast:
Gita Chandra - Mina Anwar; Haresh Chandra - Ace Bhatti; Ruby White - Julie Graham; Mr White - Eddie Marsan


Links:
BBC Doctor Who Website - Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith (part one)
BBC Doctor Who Website - Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith (part two)

Media Articles:
Den of Geek(10th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith image gallery

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The first bit of casting for the next series of Torchwood (outside the regulars), the new BBC site at Cardiff Bay gets a name, and Channel 4 end up in a 'controversy' over a Doctor Who question! And for those in Cardiff tonight, don't forget Matt Smith and Karen Gillan are switching on the Christmas lights!


Series Coverage
USA Today(9th) - Smith of 'Doctor Who' fame looks forward to U.S. jaunt
Daily Record(9th) - I thought Doctor Who co-star Karen Gillan was 'odd', admits Matt Smith
Digital Spy(9th) - Matt Smith teases 'Doctor Who' Xmas ep
USA Weekend(9th) - ‘Doctor Who’ star Matt Smith on the new season, Weeping Angels and sonic screwdrivers (Series 5)
New York Magazine(9th) - Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who Reinventor Steven Moffat on the Doctor’s Sex Life
Anglophenia(9th) - Matt Smith Talks 'Doctor Who' Celebrity Chaos
Digital Spy(9th) - Matt Smith 'thought Karen Gillan was odd'
Female First(9th) - Matt Smith wants to battle Cyberman
Bang Showbiz(8th) - Matt Smith wants to battle Cyberman
Star(8th) - Dr Who: Karen an odd choice

Sarah Jane Adventures
Den of Geek(10th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures series 4 episodes 9 & 10 review: Lost In Time
ATV Network(9th) - The One to Watch: The Sarah Jane Adventures
ATV Network(8th) - Death of the Doctor brings ratings high for CBBC Channel

Torchwood
Airlock Alpha(10th) - 'Torchwood' Casting Begins With Arlene Tur
ATV Network(10th) - Arlene Tur cast in Torchwood
Gather(9th) - Torchwood Season 4 Casting News - Chad Michael Murray & Enver Gjokai No Longer Possibilities
IGN(9th) - Torchwood Casts Crash Star
IGN(9th) - Torchwood Takes America
Airlock Alpha(8th) - 'Torchwood' Is Going Underground
Blastr(8th) - Russell T Davies: Why Torchwood: The New World will DISTURB you

People
The One Ring(9th) - Sylvester McCoy Talks ‘The Hobbit’
South Wales Argus(9th) - Gwent Theatre group's YouTube appeal is a hit (Gareth David-Lloyd)
ATV Network(9th) - Sherlock nominated for five Royal Television awards (Steven Moffat/Mark Gatiss)
Heatworld(9th) - X Factor: Doctor Who thinks Rebecca will win!
Independent(7th) - Right on cue: Meet the new generation of hot young British actors taking the world by storm (Arthur Darvill)
After Elton(8th) - Pic Post! John Barrowman Does the Royal Albert Hall as Only He Can! With Hot Men in Drag!

Obituaries
Independent(8th) - George Gibbings
Independent(6th) - Frank Jarvis: Actor who helped Michael Caine rob a shipment of gold in 'The Italian Job'

Merchandise
Seek4Media(10th) - Matt Smith thrilled with Doctor Who game
Blastr(9th) - Watch what happens BETWEEN the eps in 2 new Doctor Who webisodes (Series 5 Boxed Set)
MTV(9th) - 'Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series' Bonus Feature Takes You Inside The (New) TARDIS
Bluray Definition(9th) - Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series Blu-ray Review
Pink Paper(9th) - DVD: Doctor Who – The Complete Series Five
Fancast(8th) - New On DVD This Week: Doctor Who
Broadway World(9th) - John Barrowman DVD Track List Announced
Theater Mania(9th) - John Barrowman Live at The Royal Albert Hall DVD to Be Released on November 15
Digital Spy(8th) - Digital Spy's Christmas Gift Guide: Books (The Brilliant Book)

Miscellaneous
Deborah Clark Associates(10th) - Dr Who duo set to draw crowds at Plymouth book signing (Ben Morris, Terry Molloy)
BBC News(10th) - Dr Who Matt Smith to turn on Cardiff Christmas lights
South Wales Echo(10th) - Time Lord turns on festive lights
Guardian(9th) - Lights on: Christmas comes to Cardiff
South Wales Echo(9th) - Doctor Who stars ready for switch-on
The Daily Dust(10th) - Dr Who fans correct Davina McCall
Beehive City(10th) - The timing of a Time Lord: The Million Pound Drop Doctor Who blunder
South Wales Echo(10th) - Tiger Bay inspires name for BBC site
The Sun(10th) - Lifeline for Million Pound Drop pair
Independent(10th) - TV quiz got 'Doctor Who' facts wrong
ATV Network(9th) - Channel Four admit Doctor Who answer error
Scottish Daily Record(9th) - Channel 4 gives second chance to Million Pound Drop couple after wrong answer blunder
Discount Vouchers(9th) - Channel 4 apologises for Dr Who quiz blunder
Weston Mercury(8th) - Bond girl and other famous stars in Weston
Airlock Alpha(8th) - Billy Connolly: I Could Have Been 'Doctor Who'
Blastr(8th) - The 12 best planet killers in sci-fi
io9(8th) - Doctor Who's Amy Pond goes gorgeously Art Nouveau!

Passing Mention
BBC News(10th) - BBC Wales head Menna Richards to leave in 2011
The Stage(10th) - BBC Wales director Menna Richards to step down
Digital Journal(10th) - Channel 4 acquires UK rights to Chris Chibnall’s Camelot
Mirror(9th) - Is even self-confessed fake-tan addict Jordan looking a little paler?

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An interview with Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner has revealed some more information about the forthcoming new series of Torchwood. Meanwhile writer Jimmy McGovern caused controversy over comments about Doctor Who. And Karen Gillan wins an award at the Cosmos, and is up for yet another at the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards. And finally, actor Billy Connolly reveals how he was nearly the Doctor!


Series Coverage
Mercury News(8th) - Word of Mouth: Taylor Swift, fashion blog, 'Doctor Who'
Telegraph(5th) - Doctor Who's Matt Smith: 'I want to embrace the madness'
Starpulse(4th) - How Many Times Can 'Doctor Who' Really Regenerate?
flick filosopher(2nd) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: Christmas special will be fast-tracked internationally

Torchwood
Den of Geek(8th) - Russell T Davies reveals more about Torchwood: The New World
Anglotopia(7th) - Torchwood: Latest The New World News from Russell T Davies – SPOILERS
Gather(6th) - More Information Revealed About Torchwood: The New World
Anglophenia(5th) - Russell T. Davies Offers Up A Few 'Torchwood' Teasers
Digital Spy(5th) - Davies confirms new 'Torchwood' details
Collider(5th) - Executive Producer’s Russell T. Davies & Julie Gardner Exclusive Interview TORCHWOOD: THE NEW WORLD

Doctor Who Live
4rfv(8th) - XL Video Keeps Time With The Doctor
Liverpool Echo(3rd) - Doctor Who Live at the Liverpool ECHO Arena (GALLERY)
L&Si Online(2nd) - Doctor Who on the road with Bandit

Doctor Who Experience
Anglotopia(4th) - Coming Soon: The Doctor Who Experience
Airlock Alpha(3rd) - 'Doctor Who Experience' On Its Way
MotivAction Group(3rd) - Experience a Doctor Who adventure with a live brand experience
Contact Music(2nd) - Doctor Who - Doctor Who Fans To Fly Tardis
Fulham Chronicle(2nd) - Daleks to invade H&F for one year as Doctor Who show lands in Olympia
Digital Spy(2nd) - BBC announces 'Doctor Who Experience'
AV Interactive(1st) - Sarner AV awarded Doctor Who contract

Broadcast
Tonight [ZA](8th) - DStv highlights - November 08, 2010 (The End of Time)

Awards/Nominations
Highland News(4th) - Dr Who girl up for gong (Karen Gillan)
In The News(3rd) - Stars scoop gongs at Cosmo awards (Karen Gillan)
STV(3rd) - Karen Gillan and Nicola Roberts prove redheads rock at Cosmo awards
UK Today News(3rd) - Ultimate awards bagged by Christine Bleakley, Karen Gillan at Cosmopolitan Awards
Heatworld(3rd) - Cosmo Awards - all the frocks 'n' goss
Herald Scotland(3rd) - Time-traveller picks up top TV accolade
Now Magazine(3rd) - Dizzee Rascal named Ultimate Man Of The Year at Cosmopolitan awards
The Sun(3rd) - Alex and Katy are Ultimate stars
Digital Spy(3rd) - Bleakley, Perry win 'Ultimate Women' awards
Contact Music(3rd) - Katy Perry - Perry & Burke Are Cosmopolitan's Women Of The Year
Daily Mail(3rd) - Christine Bleakley crowned Ultimate TV Presenter at Cosmo awards... despite Daybreak's shockingly bad ratings

People
Digital Spy(8th) - TV writers respond to McGovern comments
Telegraph(8th) - Screenwriters clash over state of TV drama
Guardian(7th) - TV drama must stop relying on irony and costumes, says Jimmy McGovern
Scotsman(8th) - Talk of the Town: Who's angry at missing out on role?
Digital Spy(6th) - Billy Connolly almost landed 'Dr Who' role
Contact Music(6th) - Billy Connolly - Connolly: 'I Was Nearly Dr. Who'
Scotsman(5th) - Billy Connolly: How I was almost Doctor Who
The Sun(5th) - Billy was almost Doctor Who
Scottish Sun(5th) - Nearly Yin the TARDIS
Scottish Daily Record(5th) - Billy Connolly: I almost landed role of Doctor Who
Scotsman(5th) - Leader: Is there a Doctor in the house?
Wales on Sunday(7th) - Barrowman tipped to replace Brucie on Strictly
Sarah Jane TV(5th) - An Interview with Joe (Joe Lidster)
South Wales Echo(5th) - Cardiff’s Christmas festivities begin with lights switch-on (Who crew)
Surrey Herald(4th) - Former Doctor Who to play Morse in Woking (Colin Baker)
What's on Stage(4th) - Dr Who Regenerates as Inspector Morse in Poole (Colin Baker)
Scotsman(3rd) - Review: John Barrowman, The Playhouse
Inverness Courier(2nd) - 'Witchcraft' film role awaits Dr Who star

Merchandise
MTV(8th) - Exclusive 'Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series' Bonus Feature: Building A New Dalek
MTV(5th) - 'Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series' Bonus Feature Clip & Day 2 Giveaway Winner!
MTV(4th) - 'Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series' Giveaway - Day 2!
MTV(3rd) - Win 'Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series' On DVD Or Blu-Ray (And Other Great Stuff)!
About(7th) - Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series (2010)
Independent(7th) - DVD: Doctor Who: Series 5, For retail & rental (2 Entertain)
flick filosopher(5th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: a bit of the extras from the Season 5 DVD set
SFX(5th) - DVD REVIEW Doctor Who, series five
Daemons TV(5th) - Giveaway: DOCTOR WHO Season 5 DVD/Blu-ray
SFX(3rd) - 20 things we learnt from the Series 5 DVD box-set extras
Top 40 Charts(5th) - Silva Screen Records Presents Doctor Who-series 4: The Specials
CD Insight(4th) - Doctor Who-Series 4: The Specials
Pink Paper(4th) - DVD: The Sarah Jane Adventures – Series Three
TV Shows on DVD(3rd) - Doctor Who - Story #063: The Mutants
TV Shows on DVD(1st) - Doctor Who - The Movie: Special Edition

Miscellaneous
Daily Mail(8th) - Red-faced Channel 4 hand Million Pound Drop couple £325,000 reprieve after admitting it was wrong on Doctor Who
Mirror(8th) - Million Pound Drop quiz couple lose £325,000 on 'right' answer about Doctor Who
flick filosopher(8th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: beautiful minimalist posters, now for your wall
Daily Dust(8th) - Doctor Who Encased in Plastic
Wired(8th) - Modern Doctor Who Characters as Lego Minifigs
io9(6th) - The cast of Doctor Who gets the Lego minifig treatment
SFX(5th) - Doctor Who Zombies
Culture24(5th) - Dr Who and the Daleks "portal into outer space" draws record numbers to Life Science Centre
Geeks of Doom(5th) - Geek Gear: $9 Doctor Who Academy T-Shirt
BBC News(3rd) - Cigar case sold for 'Doctor Who' church renovation
Blastr(3rd) - Doctor Who and friends get the Simpsons treatment (19 pics)
Oregon Live(3rd) - Dr. Who ARE You?
PCB Design(3rd) - Maxed Out: Broken Laptops, Agatha Christie, and Dr. Who
Swindon Advertiser(3rd) - Daleks will be gliding into library for sci-fi day
Blastr(2nd) - 23 sexy, crazy and cute sci-fi costumes from Halloween
io9(2nd) - TARDIS dress is the epitome of understated Time Lord elegance
Geeks of Doom(2nd) - TARDISblend 16: The Time Lords Of Doom
TV.com(2nd) - Paul McGann’s Doctor Who Gets a New Outfit

Passing Mention/Related News
Unified Communications(8th) - The BBC on Your BlackBerry (Torchwood mention)
Telegraph(7th) - BBC aims to gain from global iPlayer
Star Tribune(7th) - Pinball wizard
Coventry Telegraph(6th) - Red Dwarf, Torchwood and Aliens stars gather for Movie Mania
Evening Star(4th) - Sci fi stars at festival
EADT24(4th) - Sci fi stars at festival
NME(5th) - Simon Pegg: 'I hate running zombies!'
CBBC(3rd) - Artist paints on chewing gum stuck on London's streets!
BBC Click(29th Oct) - Why is a universal translator so elusive?

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The Sarah Jane Adventures - Lost in Time
Written by Rupert Laight; Directed by Joss Agnew; Produced by Brian Minchin


Part One - Monday 8th November, 5:15-5:45pm CBBC/Wednesday 10th November, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1/BBC1HD

A harmless investigation turns into an epic quest across time and space. Sarah Jane and the gang are separated by the enigmatic Shopkeeper, and find themselves in three different time-zones throughout history - doing battle against ghost hunters, Nazis, Tudors and a mysterious parrot called Captain!

Part Two - Tuesday 9th November, 5:15-5:45pm CBBC/Thursday 11th November, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1/BBC1HD

While Sarah Jane tries to prevent a future tragedy, Clyde has to take on the Third Reich single-handed! But Rani discovers to her horror that the march of history cannot be stopped, as a greater danger from the Time Vortex threatens to consume them all.

Supporting Cast:
Shopkeeper - Cyril Nri; Queen Jane - Amber Beattie; Mistress Ellen - Elizabeth Rider; Lady Matilda - Fiona Hampton; George - Richard Wisker; Koenig - Tom Wlaschiha; Emily - Gwyneth Keyworth; Miss Wyckham - Catherine Bailey; Angela - Rowena Cooper; Gemma - Lucie Jones; Katy Morgan - Faith Hughes; Ben - Llewcus Oaten


Links:
BBC Doctor Who Website - Lost in Time (part one)
BBC Doctor Who Website - Lost in Time (part two)

Media Articles:
Den of Geek(10th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures series 4 episodes 9 & 10 review: Lost In Time
ATV Network(9th) - The One to Watch: The Sarah Jane Adventures
ATV Network(8th) - The Alternative One to Watch: The Sarah Jane Adventures
ATV Network(7th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Lost In Time Photo Preview
Den of Geek(3rd) - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Lost In Time gallery

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The BBC have issued a press release for the forthcoming Doctor Who Experience

Step into the TARDIS and be part of the adventure... Doctor Who Experience - starring you as the Doctor's companion

BBC Worldwide invite you on a journey of a lifetime. Step inside the TARDIS this spring to take a starring role in your very own Doctor Who adventure at the Doctor Who Experience.

Opening in London on Sunday 20th February 2011 at London's Olympia Two venue, the Doctor Who Experience promises to be an unmissable adventure featuring an exhilarating and unique walk-through experience and an awe-inspiring exhibition.

Visitors will be invited to step through a crack in time to become the Doctor's companion on an adventure. Their challenge will be to reunite the Doctor with the TARDIS whilst fending off threats from a Dalek spaceship and Weeping Angels along the way, before exploring the wonders of Doctor Who at an out of this world exhibition.

The Doctor Who Experience allows visitors to join the Doctor on a journey through time and space, encountering some of the best-loved and scariest monsters from the hit international television series. Special scenes filmed with current Doctor Matt Smith combine with amazing special effects and the chance to enter a recreation of the modern TARDIS interior topped off by a breathtaking 3-D finale. The walk through experience is a fully contained interactive Doctor Who adventure, which puts the public at the heart of the action.

The exhibition element of the Doctor Who Experience will chart the success of the show from the first series in 1963 to the most recent episodes starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan. Displays will include items never seen before including original costumes, the Tom Baker TARDIS police box and two authentic TARDIS sets from the eras of David Tennant and Peter Davison. The public will also be able to get up close and personal with iconic sets from recent series, including the Pandorica Box and Chair and confront numerous monsters including several generations of the Daleks and Cybermen as well as Silurians an Ice Warrior and a Zygon.

Steven Moffat, Executive Producer and show runner for the hit television series comments: "The Doctor Who Experience is a fan's dream come true - a fully interactive adventure that will allow viewers of the show to get as close as possible to some of the scariest monsters from the series. It will also be the first time that Doctor Who artefacts from all the show's 47 year history - classic and new - will be on display together, many of them being seen for the first time. And never mind that, this is the day the Doctor teaches you how to fly the TARDIS through time and space, and takes you into battle with all his deadliest enemies in a brand new adventure. So steady your nerves and bring your own sofa - the Doctor needs you!"

Doctor Who star, Matt Smith, who has recorded a series of special, new scenes exclusive to the Doctor Who Experience comments: "The whole concept of the Doctor Who Experience, which will give fans a chance to star in their very own Doctor Who adventure, is massively exciting! I hope as many people as possible enjoy boarding the TARDIS next year to embark upon an exhilarating and sometimes terrifying adventure through time and space."

BBC Worldwide is pleased to announce that it is planning to relocate the Doctor Who Experience to a long term home in Cardiff in 2012.

The Doctor Who Experience promises to be an unmissable adventure for the whole family to enjoy.

The Doctor needs your help – are you brave enough to step in to the TARDIS and join the adventure?

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday the 18th of November 2010 - www.doctorwhoexperience.com

Door Price     Advance peak     Advance off-peak

Adult:             £20.00         £18.00            £15.50
Child (5 to 16):   £15.50         £14.00            £12.50
Under 5's are free
Family of 4:       £62.00         £52.00            £46.00
Schools/Groups/Tour Operators: separate pricing.

Media Coverage:
Attractions Management(1st) - Dr Who Experience taking shape
Den of Geek(1st) - BBC launches new Doctor Who Experience
Mirror(1st) - New show a blast for Who fans
The Sun(1st) - The Doctor Who Experience
Last Broadcast(1st) - Doctor Who Experience coming to London in February 2011
Press Association(1st) - Doctor Who fans can enter Tardis
SFX(1st) - New Doctor Who Exhibition Announced
Wales Online(1st) - Your chance to step inside the Doctor Who Tardis

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The RTD/Regeneration debate continues, but meanwhile we have a preview of the current Doctor in the Christmas Special to look forward to in Children in Need. And John Barrowman makes another of his rare appearances at Christmas too, in the Strictly Come Dancing special!


Series Coverage
Digital Spy(28th) - 'Who' preview for 'Children in Need'
ATV Network(28th) - Children in Need to feature Doctor Who Christmas Preview
flick filosopher(28th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: geek fave Mark Sheppard to appear in Season Six

Sarah Jane Adventures
Den of Geek(28th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Empty Planet gallery
Den of Geek(28th) - Russell T Davies on Doctor Who regeneration issue
Digital Spy(27th) - Davies admits 'Who' fan controversy
BBC Doctor Who(27th) - Interview with Russell T Davies
Northern Echo(27th) - Time-travel companions
Guardian(27th) - Doctor Who: Matt Smith in The Sarah Jane Adventures
The Yorker(27th) - Doctor Who blog: The Sarah Jane Adventures

Doctor Who Live
South Wales Echo(30th) - Dr Who Live – Cardiff International Arena HHHHH
Western Mail(30th) - Doctor Who Live tour lands in Cardiff
Big Issue in Scotland(29th) - Doctor Who Live: The Monsters are Coming!
South Wales Echo(28th) - Doctor Who stage show comes to life
L&Si(28th) - Le Mark Floors for Dr Who Live UK tour
Left Lion(28th) - Dr Who Live at the Nottingham Ice Arena

People
Scotsman(30th) - Gig review: John Barrowman
Bromsgrove Standard(29th) - An entertaining show for all (An evening with John Barrowman)
Anglophenia(28th) - Happy Birthday To 'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith
flick filosopher(28th) - tres cool: Sylvester McCoy will appear in ‘The Hobbit’!
Airlock Alpha(27th) - Former ‘Doctor Who’ Star Set To Visit Middle-Earth
Filmonic(27th) - Sylvester McCoy is Radagast the Brown
Rutherglen Recorder(27th) - Andy leads Doctor Who invasion force (Andrew Smith/Full Circle)
Unreality TV(27th) - Strictly Come Dancing 2010: John Barrowman to star in Christmas special
Anglophenia(27th) - 'Torchwood' Star John Barrowman Goes 'Dancing'
Now Magazine(27th) - John Barrowman to appear on Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
STV(27th) - Strictly speaking John Barrowman’s a busy boy
South Wales Argus(27th) - Take one in theatre bid (Gareth David Lloyd)
Daily Beast(27th) - Sherlock Holmes Gets an iPhone (Steven Moffat)

Merchandise
MovieWeb(30th) - EXCLUSIVE: Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series Blu-ray Clip
SFX(29th) - DVD REVIEW The Sarah Jane Adventures, series three
SFX(29th) - BOOK REVIEW Wiped! Doctor Who’s Missing Episodes – Richard Molesworth
flick filosopher(29th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: 42 classic-series Target novelizations for sale on eBay
IGN(28th) - Doctor Who's Movie Due (TVM)
TV Shows on DVD(27th) - Doctor Who - Announced for February DVD: 'The Movie: Special Edition' and 'Story #063: The Mutants'

Miscellaneous
ATV Network(29th) - Poll Results: Which Doctor Who Companion Would You Like to See Return
OLBG(29th) - Doctor Who Movie Odds Make Johnny Depp And Matt Smith Favourites To Play Lead Role
Shiny Style(29th) - Top Halloween make-up looks
Coolest Gadgets(28th) - Doctor Who Levitating TARDIS
Walyou(28th) - Remote Control Daleks Will Never Exterminate You (But They’ll Still Try)
Times and Star(28th) - A passion for Antiques (Stephanie Connell from Bonhams)
BBC News(27th) - Dr Who cottage is brother's tribute to lifelong fan

Humour
The Spoof(30th) - The Last Will and Testimony of Paul: Psychic Octopus predicts next Vajazzling

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The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Empty Planet
Written by Gareth Roberts; Directed by Ashley Way; Produced by Brian Minchin


Part One - Monday 1st November, 5:15-5:45pm CBBC/Wednesday 3rd November, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1

Clyde and Rani wake up one day to discover that they are the only survivors of the human race! The whole of Earth is empty . even Sarah Jane has vanished. But a deserted London holds terrors of its own. Strange forces lurk in the shadows, as mysterious visitors approach!

Part Two - Tuesday 2nd November, 5:15-5:45pm CBBC/Thursday 4th November, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1

Clyde and Rani meet their enemy, as the Robots arrive on Earth - but what do they want, and where has the human race gone? It's a race against time, but without Sarah Jane's expertise, Clyde and Rani must trust each other like never before if they're to save the whole world.

Supporting Cast:
Haresh Chandra - Ace Bhatti; Carla Langer - Jocelyn Jee Esien; Gavin - Joe Mason; Red Robot - Paul Kasey; Yellow Robot - Ruari Mears; Voice of Robots - Jon Glover

Links:
BBC Doctor Who Website - The Empty Planet (part one)
BBC Doctor Who Website - The Empty Planet (part two)

Media Articles:
io9(3rd) - One of the best Doctor Who stories (that wasn't shown on Doctor Who)
Den of Geek(1st) - The Sarah Jane Adventures series 4 episodes 7 & 8 review: The Empty Planet
ATV Network(1st) - Monday's Ones to Watch
Den of Geek(28th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Empty Planet gallery

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Unsurprisingly there's plenty of coverage on the SJA revelations emerging from broadcast (and misinterpretation!)


Series Coverage
Daemon's TV(26th) - Mark Sheppard to Guest in DOCTOR WHO
Digital Spy(25th) - Matt Smith wants 'Who' outfit changes
Bang Showbiz(25th) - Doctor Who to film in US
Examiner(25th) - BBC series Doctor Who filming in America for 1st time
STV(25th) - Doctor Who to film in US

Sarah Jane Adventures
ATV Network(27th) - What we learned from Death of the Doctor
SFX(26th) - INTERVIEW Russell T Davies talks about THAT Sarah Jane Adventures line
io9(26th) - The truth about Doctor Who's regeneration limit revealed! (Sort of)
TV Squad(26th) - Ask Mo (regeneration)
Bleeding Cool News(26th) - Ten Thoughts About Sarah Jane Adventures: Death Of The Doctor Part Two
Bolton News(26th) - Young fans’ adventure at the cinema
Bleeding Cool News(26th) - The Doctor Now Has Five Hundred And Seven Regenerations (VIDEO)
io9(26th) - The Doctor Who reunion episode we've all been waiting for
Bleeding Cool(25th) - Ten Thoughts About Sarah Jane Adventures: Death Of The Doctor Part One
Comic Book Movie(25th) - REVIEW: The Doctor's Death Part 1

Torchwood
IGN(25th) - Torchwood Recruiting from Dollhouse?
Celebrity Mania(23rd) - Chad Michael Murray Eyes New Role on 'Torchwood'

Doctor Who Live
Liverpool Echo(27th) - Liverpool musician Ben Foster is conducting Doctor Who Live at the ECHO Arena
This is Nottingham(26th) - Review: Doctor Who Live at Nottingham Trent FM Arena
Messenger(25th) - Out of this world - Doctor Who Live

Awards/Nominations
Press Association(26th) - Hammond up for Children's Bafta (and SJA)
IFTN(26th) - Two BAFTA Nominations for ‘Roy’ (and SJA)

People
The Sun(27th) - Strictly's got John for Christmas (John Barrowman)
411Mania(26th) - Sylvester McCoy Confirms Hobbit Role
IGN(26th) - Who's in The Hobbit
Film Shaft(26th) - Confirmed: Sylvester McCoy Is Radagast The Brown In The Hobbit
Blastr(25th) - Sylvester McCoy to be The Hobbit's OTHER wizard
Digital Spy(25th) - Sylvester McCoy reveals 'Hobbit' role
Comic Book Resources(25th) - Sylvester McCoy Confirms He’s The Wizard Radagast In The Hobbit
SFX(23rd) - Sylvester McCoy Says He’s Been Cast In The Hobbit
Obsessed With Film(25th) - Another former timelord in THE HOBBIT?
Network Norwich(25th) - Christian actor on stage at Gorleston Pavilion (Graham Cole)

Merchandise
Den of Geek(26th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures series 3 DVD review
SFX(22nd) - DVD REVIEW Doctor Who – The Seeds Of Doom
Anglotopia(25th) - Doctor Who: Awesome DW iPhone App – Review

Miscellaneous
Kent Online(27th) - Doctor Who tribute to man who loved Daleks
flick filosopher(25th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: new Eighth Doctor costume?
Daily Dust(25th) - Mcgann’s brand new outfit for Doctor Who
SFX(23rd) - SF and Fantasy’s 31 Greatest Tearjerkers

Related Items/Passing Mention
Slash Gear(26th) - Dalek-style robot gripper could be handy for amputees
New Scientist(25th) - Robots could ditch fingers for beanbags
New Zealand Herald(26th) - Getting our geek on
Inside Blip(25th) - 'Merlin' Renewed For Season 4 (Doctor Who delays its broadcast)

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Snippets from the new DWM make their way into the media, and John Barrowman will make another rare appearance on television(!) for Children in Need. And sadly actor Graham Crowden has passed away.


Series Coverage
Digital Spy(21st) - Neil Gaiman drops 'Doctor Who' hints
Shadowlocked(21st) - Mark Sheppard cast in Doctor Who
ATV Network(21st) - The Sun claims new Daleks ditched from Doctor Who
Den of Geek(19th) - Doctor Who series 6: latest casting update

Sarah Jane Adventures
see the Death of the Doctor article

Torchwood
Digital Spy(21st) - 'Torchwood' character details revealed
Sydney Morning Herald [AU](21st) - Battlestar Galactica writer goes back to the future (Jane Espenson)

The Adventure Games
Adventure Gamers(20th) - Doctor Who: The Adventure Games - Episode Three: TARDIS

People
South Wales Echo(21st) - It’s Myles better to shop in arcades
Western Mail(21st) - Torchwood star gives historic arcades her backing
STV(21st) - John Barrowman for Children In Need
Scottish Daily Record(21st) - Doctor Who star John Barrowman to host Scottish section of Children In Need at Glasgow's SECC
BBC News(21st) - Children in Need Scotland acts revealed (John Barrowman)
BBC Press(20th) - John Barrowman and cast of We Will Rock You join Pudsey for Children in Need Rocks Scotland
New Zealand Herald [NZ](21st) - Paul McGann coming in from the cult
Blastr(20th) - Found: 16-year-old David Tennant's 1st TV role in anti-smoking PSA
First Showing(20th) - David Tennant Thinks Zemeckis' 'Yellow Submarine' Has Sunk?
Cinema Blend(20th) - Is Zemeckis's Yellow Submarine Dead, Or Is David Tennant Just Confused?
MTV(20th) - 'Doctor Who' Writer Tony Lee Looks Ahead To Eleventh Doctor As IDW Ends Tenth Doctor's Series
Hello(20th) - Find out who are this week's most attractive celebs (David Tennant)

Obituaries
BBC News(21st) - Waiting for God star Graham Crowden dies aged 87
What's on TV(21st) - Scottish TV star Graham Crowden dies, aged 87
Scotsman(21st) - Stage and screen star Graham Crowden dies, aged 87

Merchandise
KansasCity(20th) - A primer to the world (or rather universe) of Doctor Who' (Visual Dictionary)

Miscellaneous
Anglophenia(21st) - Exterminate: Simon Pegg Enjoys Storytime With a Dalek
Glasgow Evening Times(21st) - Simon goes from fighting zombies to city book shop
Die Republican(21st) - Who is Doctor Who?
Business Ghana(20th) - BBC entertainment airs ‘doctor who’ special ON DStv

Related Items/Passing Mention
Belfast Telegraph(20th) - PDSA 'urns' good money from gifts

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