Tuesday 29 June 2010

Article roundup 29th June 2010

The media seems to be in 'hatchet' mode, concentrating on how poorly the viewing figures appear to be, rather than properly placing them in context of general television viewing over the last few months. This in spite of the generally positive reviews reported. Meanwhile, BBC Television Centre turns 50!


The Big Bang
The Collective Review(29th) - Doctor Who Series 5, Episode 13 - The Big Bang
Express and Star(29th) - Doctor Who: Big bang or damp squib?
Evening Standard(29th) - New Doctor Who figures dip by 1.2m viewers
Den of Geek(29th) - Just over 5m viewers tune in for Doctor Who finale
Telegraph(29th) - Doctor Who loses 1.2m viewers
Daily Mail(29th) - Sexed-up Doctor no cure for TV ratings as 1.2m desert Timelord
Airlock Alpha(27th) - 'Doctor Who' Finale Pulls In Smaller U.K. Audience
TV Overmind(28th) - Photos – Amy and Rory (and the Doctor)'s Wedding Album
IGN(28th) - Doctor Who: "The Big Bang" Review
Boston Phoenix(28th) - Dr. Who's fifth season closes with Big Bang + Dr. Who burlesque
Shadowlocked(28th) - Doctor Who: The Big Bang review
Shadowlocked(28th) - Doctor Who: Review supplemental on The Big Bang
Telegraph(28th) - Doctor Who: Steven Moffat's first series ends in triumph, review

Series Coverage
Religion Dispatches(28th) - Every Homo Reptilia is Somebody’s Sister: Doctor Who Part VI
Independent(28th) - “You do not require a cup of tea”

Future Series Coverage
io9(29th) - Doctor Who (Christmas)
TV Overmind(28th) - 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Script Goes Missing
Digital Spy(28th) - Smith wants McKellen as 'Who' villain
Digital Spy(28th) - Writers revealed for new 'Who'?
io9(28th) - Doctor Who has two big questions to answer. 

Series Coverage (USA)
Newsarama(28th) - DOCTOR WHO S5E10 "Vincent & The Doctor"
MTV(27th) - 'Doctor Who' Review: Episode 5.10, 'Vincent And The Doctor'

Events
Coventry Telegraph(29th) - Galaxy's winning team of monsters unveiled for Doctor Who Live
Press Association(29th) - Evil forces in Doctor Who show
Get Bracknell(29th) - Enjoy a Dalek-cellent day out (Kennel Lane School, Priestwood)

People
Watch with Mothers(28th) - NewsGush: Mr Doctor Who, Matt Smith Joins Orbital at Glastonbury
SFX(28th) - Matt Smith goes Orbital
Sci-Fi Wire(28th) - Doctor Who thrills crowd with surprise performance of own theme
Digital Spy(28th) - Matt Smith joins Orbital at Glastonbury
Gigwise(28th) - Doctor Who Matt Smith Joins Orbital On Stage At Glastonbury 2010
Escapist(28th) - Doctor Who Rocks the Stage at Glastonbury
Spinner Music(28th) - Orbital Get Glastonbury Help From Doctor Who Matt Smith
Digital Journey(28th) - Doctor Who's Matt Smith joins Orbital at Glastonbury
Beehive City(28th) - Video: Matt Smith joins Orbital at Glastonbury for Doctor Who theme
NME(27th) - Doctor Who makes surprise appearance with Orbital at Glastonbury 2010
Playbill(28th) - John Barrowman and Sister to Write Children's Book
TheaterMania(28th) - John Barrowman to Pen Children's Novel

Miscellaneous
Den of Geek(28th) - Top 10 classic Doctor Who scores
Sci-Fi Wire(28th) - Doctor Who is proven to be the center of all sci-fi (DIAGRAM)
Gadget Review(28th) - Ultimate Nerddom Lies In The Dr. Who Tardis MAME Console
Leisure Buildings(28th) - Garden shed of the year contenders reveal their masterpieces

Related Articles
BBC News(29th) - BBC Television Centre turns 50 years old