Doctor Who: What do the new The Day of the Doctor photos reveal about the...
There’s still five weeks to go until the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who on 23rd November. The Day of the Doctor multi-Doctor special will be the big excitement in a birthday extravaganza that will be...
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Matt Smith in The Day of the Doctor (Picture: BBC /Adrian Rogers) Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat says: ‘I think you should go back to your DVDs and count correctly this time. There’s something...
View ArticleSteven Moffat: John Hurt steals Doctor Who 50th anniverary special with just...
John Hurt joins David Tennant and Matt Smith in The Day of the Doctor (Picture: BBC) Steven Moffat has praised John Hurt’s performance in The Day of the Doctor. Moffat revealed that the difference in...
View ArticleDoctor Who: The proper Day of the Doctor trailer was worth waiting for
Rose is back for the Doctor Who 50th special The Day of the Doctor (Picture: BBC) It’s always the way, ain’t it? You wait around for a Doctor Who fiftieth anniversary trailer and then, blimey, two turn...
View ArticleDoctor Who: 10 amazing things that happened in The Night of the Doctor minisode
Have you watched Doctor Who’s The Night of the Doctor yet – the seven minute minisode that ties in with The Day of the Doctor? If not, go and watch it now because this contains spoilers. So, it was...
View ArticleThe Night of the Doctor rewrites Doctor Who history for the better
Steven Moffat does it again. With just over a week to go before the Day of the Doctor 50th anniversary special, we have the Night of the Doctor. And, as we know now, it’s not the Doctor we were...
View ArticleDoctor Who: What is the significance of ‘No More’ in the Day of the Doctor?
John Hurt is the War Doctor in Doctor Who’s The Day of the Doctor (Picture: BBC) WARNING: This may contain some very mild spoilers about The Day of the Doctor. There’s been a little matter vexing...
View ArticleDoctor Who: Who is who in The Day of the Doctor 50th anniversary special?
The Doctor Who 50th anniversary is almost here. Excitement is mounting for the gala episode called which will air on November 23. But who’s in it? Lots of fans hope for some splendid surprise...
View ArticleDoctor Who: It’s finally here! 23 things we know about The Day of the Doctor
The Day of the Doctor is finally here (Picture: BBC) WARNING – Spoilers. Are you getting ready for The Day of the Doctor? With just hours to go before the 50th anniversary special, what do we know?...
View ArticleDoctor Who: The 4 big Doctor Who questions from The Day of the Doctor
A new picture released after The Day of the Doctor aired features John Hurt’s War Doctor the line up! (Picture: BBC) WARNING spoilers! If you haven’t watched the Doctor Who special The Day of the...
View Article15 nostalgic classic Doctor Who hat-tips in the Day of the Doctor – what did...
There were plenty of classic nods hidden in The Day of the Doctor (Picture: BBC) The Day of the Doctor was delightful. It moved the Doctor Who myth forward and included plenty of nostalgic hat-tips to...
View Article5 fantasy Doctor Who spin-offs we’d love to see
It would be amazing if John Hurt returned to Doctor Who (Picture: BBC) After the 2013 feast of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary year, including massive episodes, two new Doctors and all sorts of teasers...
View ArticleActor Sir John Hurt diagnosed with pancreatic cancer – but has said he will...
Sir John Hurt has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer – but is ‘optimistic’ about the outcome (Picture: PA) Veteran actor Sir John Hurt has revealed he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer – but...
View ArticleLegendary actor Sir John Hurt, 75, is ‘optimistic’ about cancer treatment
Sir John Hurt is optimistic (Picture: AP Photo/Francois Mori) Sir John Hurt has spoken optimistically about the cancer treatment he is currently undertaking. The 75-year-old actor, known for his...
View ArticleGallifrey One 2016: 24 pictures that will make you want to be a Doctor Who...
The world’s longest running Doctor Who convention, Gallifrey One, is currently taking place over in the US at the moment and Whovians are displaying just why they are the best fans in the world. Not...
View ArticleJohn Hurt, star of Alien and The Elephant Man, dies aged 77
Actor John Hurt has died (Picture: Reuters) Sir John Hurt has died at the age of 77, his agent has confirmed. The veteran actor, who starred in such films as Alien and The Elephant Man, was diagnosed...
View ArticleJK Rowling and Stephen Fry lead celebrity tributes to ‘remarkable’ John Hurt...
Touching tributes from the celebrity world have been shared to remember the late Sir John Hurt (Picture: Reuters) Harry Potter author JK Rowling has led celebrity tributes to the late actor Sir John...
View ArticleSir John Hurt dies: Harry Potter fans remember late actor’s spellbinding Mr...
Sir John Hurt played Ollivander in the Harry Potter films (Picture: Warner Bros) In the wake of the death of Sir John Hurt, Harry Potter fans have been remembering his stellar turn as wand-maker Mr...
View ArticleDoctor Who: Why John Hurt’s War Doctor was one of the finest of them all
(Picture: BBC) Technically, you’re not even supposed to call John Hurt’s character the Doctor. The ‘War Doctor’, perhaps, at a stretch. Doctor 8.5 was the Doctor Who incarnation we never knew existed...
View ArticleWATCH: From Alien to Hellboy – the late Sir John Hurt’s most memorable roles
John Hurt’s career across 140 film roles spanned six decades (Picture: WB/REX Features) The late Sir John Hurt leaves behind an acting legacy spanning some six decades. While the British actor was...
View ArticleJohn Hurt was in Lord Of The Rings – except it was the 1970s animated version
John Hurt had a brush with Lord Of The Rings during his long career (Picture: Reuters) While he may be best remembered for the likes of Alien, The Elephant Man, Midnight Express and Harry Potter, the...
View ArticleHarry Potter fans pay tribute to John Hurt with a show of wands outside...
John Hurt played Garrick Ollivander in Harry Potter (Picture: Warner Bros) Harry Potter fans have paid tribute to John Hurt by raising their wands outside Ollivander’s shop at Universal Studio’s...
View ArticleITV ‘being investigated’ for showing the famous chestburster scene from Alien...
A scene showing an alien bursting out of John Hurt was apparently shown on ITV’s morning news (Picture: 20th Century Fox) ITV have reportedly come under fire for showing a horrifying clip from Alien...
View ArticleITV apologise after breaching Ofcom’s code of conduct airing Alien...
(Picture: Rex/ITV/Metro.co.uk) ITV has apologised for airing the iconic and gruesome chestburster scene from Alien during a tribute to the actor Sir John Hurt on their mid-morning news programme after...
View ArticleDoctor Who: All the regenerations ranked from worst to best
There are so many options to choose from (Picture: BBC/Metro.co.uk) Doctor Who fans have one thing in common: no matter how old you are, you always remember your first regeneration. Whether it’s Jon...
View ArticleAs Steven Moffat prepares to leave Doctor Who, what will be his legacy?
Steven Moffat (Picture: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images) After seven years in charge, Steven Moffat is finally stepping down as Doctor Who showrunner. Moffat’s been writing for the show since 2005 – when...
View ArticleDoctor Who series 12: As the first black Doctor is introduced – what does it...
A new Doctor was introduced this weekend (Picture: BBC) *Warning – this post contains spoilers for series 12 of Doctor Who* Doctor Who dropped a truly revelatory episode on Sunday – with a shocking...
View ArticleDoctor Who’s The War Doctor announces full-cast audio drama series for 2021
The War Doctor – originally played by Sir John Hurt – is returning with a new casting (Picture: BBC/Big Finish) Doctor Who fans will get a full-cast audio drama series The War Doctor next year, with a...
View ArticleThe iconic stars we’ve lost from the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone...
Richard Harris, Alan Rickman and Richard Griffiths were all in the first film, which turns 20 (PA/Rex/Warner Bros/Getty) The Harry Potter film franchise has officially turned 20, with fans looking...
View ArticleWhen did Doctor Who first start and how many Doctors have there been?
Jodie Whittaker is set to bow out as the Doctor, but who came before her? (Picture: BBC Studios / James Pardon / Matt Burlem) Jodie Whitaker is set to make her final outing tonight (October 23) as...
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