The biggest unkept secret in fandom has now been made public, John Barrowman is coming back to Doctor Who! After a brief 'hello how are you?" cameo last season many fans felt that tease meant that a Captain Jack Harkness return was imminent, most likely in the holiday special. This week the suspicions were proven true when it was announced that everyone's favorite pansexual, … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: Captain Jack’s Returns for the Doctor Who Christmas Special
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Doctor Whooligan: Christopher Eccleston Returns to Doctor Who for Big Finish Audio Dramas!
Fantastic news! Also, amazingly surprising! After fifteen years and much speculation, Christopher Eccleston is returning to the TARDIS for Big Finish! Since departing the program after only one season fans have been wondering if the actor would ever return to the show. Now, after years of bobbing and weaving about the subject, they have a definite answer. Eccleston has become … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: Christopher Eccleston Returns to Doctor Who for Big Finish Audio Dramas!
BBC announces plans for Glastonbury pop-up channel
Hello, good evening, and Remain Indoors! I'm sure I've mentioned before that just as the world reached what I will call "The Nicholas Angel Point" (see my last article for an elaboration on that point), I wrote an article about how Glastonbury released the first full poster of its lineup for this year's festival. Within a few hours of it being posted, however, it was canceled … [Read more...] about BBC announces plans for Glastonbury pop-up channel
Over a Thousand John Peel BBC Sessions released on the Internet
John Peel is something of a patron saint of musicophiles. He DJed for Radio One from 1967 until his death in 2004, and in addition to using his platform to help promote otherwise obscure acts across many genres of music from his amazingly large record collection, a collection so massive that even I, who regularly carries five 64-gig SD cards loaded with music, am impressed by … [Read more...] about Over a Thousand John Peel BBC Sessions released on the Internet
Doctor Whooligan: Russell T. Davies to Host Worldwide “Rose” Watch Party Today! Prequel Released
Coming off the success of a worldwide screening and twitter confab with Day of the Doctor, former showrunner Russell T. Davies is picking up where his successor, Stephen Moffatt, left off with a special mass viewing of Rose, the very first episode of NewWho, broadcast 15 years ago. Starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper fighting a new Auton invasion, it marked the … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: Russell T. Davies to Host Worldwide “Rose” Watch Party Today! Prequel Released
Doctor Whooligan: The Timeless Children, Tom Baker Returns to Big Finish, Burn Gorman Update
Well, Ascension of the Cybermen was certainly a wild ride. A bit convoluted in places, but thrilling nonetheless. Overall, it was just the pop the series needed as it closed out the season. In a year of low ratings, it is good to have some momentum carrying over. Although, I do not think the overall ratings really matter that much anymore since it is now an international … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: The Timeless Children, Tom Baker Returns to Big Finish, Burn Gorman Update
Doctor Whooligan: Ascension of the Cybermen, Season 13 News, The Faceless Ones, Jacqueline Hill Biography, Eccleston at MegaCon
It is a week of anticipation for Whovians as the season winds to a close. The oncoming storm promised from the Cybermen plus the mystery of whom this other Doctor is has left fans on the edge of their seats. My biggest hope is that the payoff is worth all the hype. Overall, I thought The Haunting of Villa Diodati had some terrific moments of pure horror that worked well. … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: Ascension of the Cybermen, Season 13 News, The Faceless Ones, Jacqueline Hill Biography, Eccleston at MegaCon
Doctor Whooligan: The Haunting of Villa Diodati, Tennant On Stage, Palin Joins Torchwood, Chicago TARDIS News
Although Can You Hear Me? was kind of a muddled mess, it was not terrible. The biggest problem it had was the fact that The Eternals cannot die, so the writers had to think of a clever way for them to be defeated. While this is an interesting challenge, it does create a lot of hassles with the overall storytelling in that a 45-minute episode simply may not be able to do it … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: The Haunting of Villa Diodati, Tennant On Stage, Palin Joins Torchwood, Chicago TARDIS News
Doctor Whooligan: The Cybermen Return, Chicago TARDIS Guests, Captain Jack For Big Finish, Matt Smith News
The most exciting news this week is that fans have been given the lowdown on the remainder of Season 12. There's also some cool stuff going on with the Cybermen coming back as well as another historically set adventure. Overall, it appears that this last lap for the current series promises some serious tension and a darker tone, both of which (I believe) are needed as the … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: The Cybermen Return, Chicago TARDIS Guests, Captain Jack For Big Finish, Matt Smith News
Doctor Whooligan: Fugitive of the Judoon, Praxeus, Book News, Eccleston At Gallifrey One, Tosin Cole’s Possible Departure
It has been a relatively quiet week for Whovians. The biggest news was that Tom Baker celebrated his 86th birthday. It is impossible to talk about Doctor Who without referencing him. He took the role of the Doctor and made it all his own. He is a legend. Since his departure from the show, his popularity has not waned. Thankfully, his Big Finish audios have helped continue … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: Fugitive of the Judoon, Praxeus, Book News, Eccleston At Gallifrey One, Tosin Cole’s Possible Departure
Doctor Whooligan: Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror, Sylvester McCoy on Blu Ray, Eccleston For Planet Comic Con, Captain John Returns To Torchwood
It has been an interesting week for Whovians. There is classic series Blu ray news, more David Tennant news, Big Finish stuff and some exciting convention happenings as well. Much has been said about Orphan 55 this week. Overall, I enjoyed it as an atypical 'base under siege' store more than anything else. The Dregs looked amazing, and the companions were again terrific. Jodie … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror, Sylvester McCoy on Blu Ray, Eccleston For Planet Comic Con, Captain John Returns To Torchwood
Doctor Whooligan: Orphan 55, Season 12 Update, The Master Returns, David Tennant News
The new season is in full swing and here seems to be a lot more energy happening this year. The pacing is different, and the stories seem tighter in execution. Overall, Spyfall was epic in scope in all of the Steven Moffat ways, but it was much more developed and executed. Clearly, Chibnall has a (ahem) masterplan going on here, and he's taking care not to make the same … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: Orphan 55, Season 12 Update, The Master Returns, David Tennant News
Doctor Whooligan: Doctor Who New Year’s Special Spyfall Preview
After a seemingly endless wait, the Doctor is back! The first adventure of the new season is a glorious homage to all things James Bond. Entitled Spyfall, season 12’s opener, the first of two-parts, promises to pick up where Resolution left off in terms of pacing and style. However, despite the spy shenanigans, there's a lot of other interesting things going on to feed the … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: Doctor Who New Year’s Special Spyfall Preview
Doctor Whooligan: The Macra Terror on DVD – Review
Missing from the BBC archives, The Macra Terror has become something of an enigma. Previously adapted as a novelization and reconstructed with various snapshots and its original audio, the seventh story of season four of the classic series has, in essence, been lost in time. When broadcast in 1967 it was not regarded as a classic or heralded as an instant masterpiece. … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: The Macra Terror on DVD – Review
Brit TV: Watch the Full Gavin & Stacey 2019 Christmas Special Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ISz1Ps4qd4 Here's the latest trailer for the upcoming Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, due to air next week in the UK and premiere on BritBox in the USA on the same day. About the special: Gavin & Stacey follows Gavin, an ordinary boy from Essex in England and Stacey (Joanna Page), an ordinary girl from Barry in Wales, spoke on the … [Read more...] about Brit TV: Watch the Full Gavin & Stacey 2019 Christmas Special Trailer
Doctor Whooligan: New Book – Doctor Who’s Greatest Hits – Remastered
Alan Siler likes Doctor Who. A lot. A regular on the convention and podcast circuit, the congenial Atlanta based author is much more than a fan. Bursting with energy and motivated to share his passion for all things Gallifreyan, Siler went out on his own, writing, editing and publishing several books, including Children of Time: The Companion of Doctor Who, Facing The Raven … [Read more...] about Doctor Whooligan: New Book – Doctor Who’s Greatest Hits – Remastered
Brit TV: Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special News – Trailer Released Along With UK and USA Broadcast Details
The BBC has released details of the upcoming Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special. They've released a plot synopsis. BBC One will be airing the one-off special on Christmas Day in the UK. As for airing in the USA, BritBox has announced that they will be releasing the special on their service on Christmas day along with adding the entire run of the original series. Here's the … [Read more...] about Brit TV: Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special News – Trailer Released Along With UK and USA Broadcast Details
Brit Telly: We’re Getting Another Adaptation of A Christmas Carol – Whether We Want One Or Not – Check Out The Trailer
Hollywood loves free intellectual property and one of their favorite is by far A Christmas Carol, which seems to be remade every few years. This time the BBC is doing it. It stars Guy Pearce as Ebenezer Scrooge and Andy Serkis as the Ghost of Christmas Past. It's been produced by the same people that make Peaky Blinders. It looks dark and gritty (which seems to be the trend for … [Read more...] about Brit Telly: We’re Getting Another Adaptation of A Christmas Carol – Whether We Want One Or Not – Check Out The Trailer
One Anglophile’s Take on Ghostwatch, the special that terrified a nation.
In the fourth or fifth century BCE, in Athens, there lived two painters, Zeuxis and Parrhasius. Both men were at the peak of their powers, and wanted to see which one was better, so they made a contest and decided to paint massive murals. Eventually, the two paintings were unveiled. Zeuxis' mural was a large picture of a bowl of fruit. It was realistic enough that several birds … [Read more...] about One Anglophile’s Take on Ghostwatch, the special that terrified a nation.
Brit Telly: Full Trailer Released for His Dark Materials – Watch Now
This is looking really, really good. HBO and the BBC have unveiled the full trailer for the upcoming adaptation of His Dark Materials. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yuIE1OYnVI I'm really looking forward to this. About the show: His Dark Materials stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Adapting Philip Pullman’s award-winning … [Read more...] about Brit Telly: Full Trailer Released for His Dark Materials – Watch Now
Brit Telly: Ten Interesting Facts and Figures about Gavin & Stacey
Quite possibly the most popular sitcom about a long-distance relationship, Gavin & Stacey was created by James Corden and Ruth Jones back in 2007. Matthew Horne and Joanna Page play the titular characters who fall in love despite Gavin living in England and Stacey living in Wales. While the couple eventually marry in the first season, the show continues to follow the ups … [Read more...] about Brit Telly: Ten Interesting Facts and Figures about Gavin & Stacey
Brit TV: First Look at Poldark Season Five – The Final Series – Teaser Trailer
PBS Masterpiece has released our first good look at Poldark Season Five, which will be the final series of the show. They also released a new press image. Check out the trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap9Cclz2D0w Filming for series five ended earlier this year. It is due to air in the USA in the autumn and will air in the UK this July (so avoid the British … [Read more...] about Brit TV: First Look at Poldark Season Five – The Final Series – Teaser Trailer
Ten Cracking Facts About Wallace and Gromit
From a little short involving a man and his dog to a worldwide phenomenon with a couple of spinoffs, Wallace and Gromit are one of the world’s most beloved cartoon duos. The series of animated shorts and features got its start in 1989 when animator Nick Park completed the years-long project while he worked on Creature Comforts, Peter Gabriel music videos, and PeeWee’s … [Read more...] about Ten Cracking Facts About Wallace and Gromit
Brit TV: Gavin & Stacey To Return for One-off Christmas Special – James Corden Announces
It's very rare that HUGE news is made in the British TV world and this one was completely unexpected. Gavin & Stacey is going to return for a one-off Christmas special later this year. The original writers and the original cast are all returning. It's been almost ten years since we saw the adventures of an Essex man and a Welsh woman along with their hilarious … [Read more...] about Brit TV: Gavin & Stacey To Return for One-off Christmas Special – James Corden Announces
Brit TV: New Look at Upcoming His Dark Materials Adaptation Coming to HBO
HBO has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming adaptation of His Dark Materials (really, the BBC's adaptation that HBO is licensing). It's coming later this year and it going to be the British TV event of the autumn! It looks like they got the casting right, the look right, and the setting right. I'm ready! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qz8L4KaTss About … [Read more...] about Brit TV: New Look at Upcoming His Dark Materials Adaptation Coming to HBO
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