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Radio Free Skaro #1039 – So Here It Is

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The moment has arrived! That is, an actual announcement of Doctor Who’s future from the BBC (and not the outgoing Disney+) in the form of a last hurrah from Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf by way of a Christmas special in 2026, along with official confirmation of Turf and Surf hitting the iPlayer this Christmas and Disney+ in February. What does this portend for both the present and future of Doctor Who? The Three Who Rule put on their television detective hats and as usual solve nothing, as do many entertainment journalists including friend of the show Kyle Anderson, and lesser lights such as Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter. Plus the usual Big Finish cover over-analysis, a smidgen of Can*Con, and the conclusion of our four-part Classic Series Commentary for “The Sun Makers”!

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The Sun Makers Part Four

#BadWolf #BBC #BigFinish #Commentary #Disney #doctorWho #KyleAnderson #Merchandise #NabilShaban #Obituary #RussellTDavies #TheSunMakers #TheWarBetweenTheLandAndTheSea #TheWhoniverseShow #TobyHadoke

Emma Thompson – „Years and Years“ (Serie, 2019)

Diese Serie war 2019 noch Dystopie, heute ist sie schlicht Chronik. Eine Art Reality-TV der politischen Verzweiflung, das „damals“ nur zufällig noch als Fiktion verkauft wurde. Simon Cellan Jones hat den Zerfall einer liberalen Gesellschaft mit britischer Präzision und einem sardonischen Lächeln umgesetzt, während Emma Thompson als populistische Politikerin Vivienne Rook die Kamera verschlingt wie eine, die weiß, dass die Monster längst im Publikum sitzen. Ihre Performance ist so kalt, so überzeugend, dass sie heute locker neben Orban, Trump oder Meloni Platz nehmen könnte – nicht als Karikatur, sondern als Kollegin. (ZDFneo, Wh.)

Zum Blog: https://nexxtpress.de/mediathekperlen/emma-thompson-years-and-years-serie-2019/

Doctor Who lives on! But who will be the new Time Lord – and is it goodbye to Russell T Davies? https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/30/doctor-who-lives-on-but-who-will-be-the-new-time-lord-and-is-it-goodbye-to-russell-t-davies #Television&radio #RussellTDavies #BilliePiper #Television #DoctorWho #FantasyTV #Culture

Why Disney Ditched ‘Doctor Who’: Sources Say Ratings, Big Ticket Budget & MAGA Politics Were Factors In BBC Deal Failing To Regenerate
#News #BadWolf #BBC #BBCStudios #Disney #DoctorWho #NcutiGatwa #RussellTDavies

https://deadline.com/2025/10/why-disney-ditched-doctor-bbc-1236601181/

The BBC is making a big mistake with Doctor Who

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/bbc-making-a-big-mistake-doctor-24559987/

Doctor Who | Disney confirms it’s done, but Christmas special due in 2026

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://filmstories.co.uk/tv/doctor-who-disney-confirms-its-done-but-christmas-special-due-in-2026/

@DavidGoldfield
Hey David, hope you're well. We had to wait 16 years at one time, so 14 months doesn't seem quite so long to wait I guess.

Looking forward to "The War Between the Land and the Sea" later this year, but with just 2 months left of this year, you'd have thought BBC could've been a little more precise that "later this year". 🙂 💠

#DoctorWho #RussellTDavies #BBCWales #BBC

𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘄𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘂𝗿

Uitvoerend producent van de BBC-serie Doctor Who Russell T Davies vreest voor censuur op televisie. Volgens Davies zijn de leidinggevenden van mediabedrijven steeds strenger op de programma's die ze maken, zei hij zondagavond in zijn speech bij de BAFTA Cymru Awards. "Wanneer moeilijke tijden...

https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/artikel/5532039/doctor-who-producent-russell-t-davies-waarschuwt-voor-censuur

#DoctorWho #RussellTDavies #censuur

Michael Sheen and Russell T Davies headline return of Swansea Arts Weekend

The two‑day event, organised by Swansea Council, takes place on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October across venues in the city centre. Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, organisers promise another packed programme of performances, exhibitions and workshops – all free to attend.

Sheen and Davies lead the line‑up

Among the highlights is an intimate 90‑minute performance with acclaimed Welsh actor Michael Sheen, star of Good Omens, alongside folk singer‑songwriter Martyn Joseph.

Festival‑goers can also look forward to an exclusive ‘In Conversation’ event with Russell T Davies OBE, the Swansea‑born writer and producer behind Doctor Who and It’s a Sin.

Tickets for both headline events will be released online at Visit Swansea Bay from the evening of 1 October.

Music, art and international talent

The weekend will also feature:

Reggae star Aleighcia Scott on the Music Stage
Luke Jerram’s Helios, a large‑scale art installation
German artist Dori s Graf
Nigerian‑born Igbo dancer Ifemelumma Nweri
New Media collective Limbic Cinema

Workshops for children and adults, plus thought‑provoking exhibitions, will run throughout the weekend.

Council: “A celebration of Swansea’s creativity”

Cllr Elliott King, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Human Rights and Equalities, said:

“Following the success of last year’s inaugural Swansea Arts Weekend I am thrilled to see the return of an event which not only showcases the work of Swansea’s thriving creative community but positions them alongside national and international artists.

“We’re delighted to have the support of two of our biggest local names, Russell T Davies and Michael Sheen, for this year’s festival.”

He added that Swansea’s mix of galleries, theatres and outdoor venues would provide the perfect backdrop for the celebration.

How to take part

All events are free, but some require booking. Full details of the programme and workshop sign‑ups are available at Visit Swansea Bay.

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#AleighciaScott #Art #ArtGallery #artsWorkshop #CllrElliottKing #dance #DorisGraf #IfemelummaNweri #LimbicCinema #LukeJerramSHelios #MartynJoseph #MichaelSheen #Music #RussellTDavies #Swansea #SwanseaArtsWeekend #SwanseaCouncil #theatre #VisitSwanseaBay

Michael Sheen and Russell T Davies headline Swansea Arts Weekend 2025. The free two‑day festival returns to Swansea on 11–12 October with performances, exhibitions and workshops.

Radio Free Skaro #1033 – Horton Hears a Who

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It’s an soundtastic week for Doctor Who with not only a bumper crop of Big Finish announcement but also BBC audiobook excitement, comic book to audio adaptations, plus some expensive dollies, comic books in digital form and (back to audio) an interview with Michael Stevens, the senior content producer at BBC Audiobooks! It’s almost too much aural content to handle! So handle it!

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Interview:

Michael Stevens – Senior Content Producer at BBC Audiobooks

#BadWolf #BBC #BBCAudio #BBCThree #BFI #BigFinish #ChrisChibnall #ComicConMuseum #Interview #MattSmith #Merchandise #MichaelStevens #RussellTDavies #Season13 #series5 #TitanComics #TomBaker #WelshBAFTA #Welshies

Russell T. Davies' latest queer drama for Channel 4, "Tip Toe", will star Alan Cumming and David Morrissey. Davies describes the show as a cross between "Queer as Folk" and dystopian drama "Years and Years".

#RussellTDavies #AlanCumming #DavidMorrissey #TipToe #Channel4 #Entertainment #Television #TV #Streaming

Russell T. Davies Casts Alan Cumming & David Morrissey To Lead Channel 4’s ‘Tip Toe’
#News #AlanCumming #Channel4 #DavidMorrissey #QuayStreet #RussellTDavies #TipToe

https://deadline.com/2025/09/tip-toe-channel-4-russell-t-davies-alan-cumming-david-morrissey-1236507098/

Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to Lead Russell T Davies’ New Channel 4 Drama ‘Tip Toe’
#Variety #Global #News #AlanCumming #Channel4 #DavidMorrissey #RussellTDavies

https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/alan-cumming-david-morrissey-russell-t-davies-tip-toe-1236507826/

Doctor Who and Star Trek | will their paths ever truly cross on screen?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://filmstories.co.uk/features/doctor-who-and-star-trek-will-their-paths-ever-truly-cross-on-screen/

Russell T. Davies Says ‘Doctor Who’ Will Not Define His Legacy: “In The End My Heart Will Always Be With The Things That I Own”
#News #BBC #Cucumber #DoctorWho #QueerAsFolk #RussellTDavies

https://deadline.com/2025/08/russell-t-davies-doctor-who-legacy-1236484426/

Radio Free Skaro #1025 – Malaise Forever

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In a week replete with San Diego Comic Con, a semi-invigorated BBC Shop, and a SDCC-adjacent UNIT Black Archive pop-up, you would think there would be more Doctor Who news to cogitate about this week, but you would in fact be wrong! However a new multi-media extravaganza featuring the Fugitive Doctor (hooray!) named “Circuit Breaker” (meh?) has been announced, to follow up the thundering success of Time Lord Victorious and Doom’s Day. Are the Three Who Rule excited at this chance to read, listen and click in 2026? We’ll see! Plus tales of Big Finish, BFI screenings, a new Terrance Dicks biography, and an intervention as Steven’s latest descent into madness focused on spiral staircases!

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#BBC #BBCShop #BigFinish #DavidWalliams #doctorWho #GraemeBurk #IanMarter #JoMartin #MattLucas #Merchandise #RussellTDavies #SimonGuerrier #TenAcreFilms #TerranceDicks #TerrorOfTheZygons

Ben Whishaw & Hugh Grant – A very English Scandal (2018)

Die Definition einer „Mediathekperle“ ist einfach: Ein Stück im Fernsehen, das sie möglicherweise verpasst haben, weil sie nichts davon wussten, aber unbedingt sehen sollten. Wie diesen queeren englischen Dreiteiler mit Hugh Grant und Ben Wishaw. Nach einer wahren Geschichte. (ARD, Wh)

I think barring some exceptions #RussellTDavies is a writer who works better at a lower budget. I think this is the key difference between RTD1 and RTD2. Budget restrictions for the writing to be more displined. I rewached series 1 recently and what struck me is the how much less vfx there is compared to #DoctorWho now. In 2005 writing a big CGI dog anatognist would have been a lot more expensive and not really feasable so the writing instead prioritised on character.

‘Doctor Who’ Showrunner Says ‘We Don’t Know What’s Happening Yet’ Amid Uncertain Future, but Insists Series ‘Will Never End’
https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/doctor-who-showrunner-series-future-dont-know-whats-happening-1236436008/
#Global #News #BBC #Disney #DoctorWho #RussellTDavies

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