The Doctor Who Restoration Team is reporting that very brief Dalek clips from Power of the Daleks that were thought to be missing were discovered.

A "production line sequence" (not a film recording) and 2 clips of Daleks outside their capsule were discovered as part of screening of Sunday Past Times this past Sunday morning.

For more information see the message and comments from DW Restoration Team, Paul Vanezis and the article on Outpost Gallifrey: Dalek Clips Found.

The Writers' Guild of Great Britain have praised Doctor Who at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) conference in Brighton, in a call for more funding for UK television productions reports BBC News. According to the Guild, Doctor Who showed there is "still an audience for quality family entertainment."

They congratulated the BBC for Doctor Who's success in its return to television after a 16 year hiatus.

Guild member Hugh Stoddart stated, "The popularity of the series demonstrates that there is still an audience for quality family entertainment, and that distinctive UK television productions can still provide a talking point for the nation."

He continued, "while some imports and so-called 'reality' shows have their place in the schedules, they cost jobs and reduce opportunities for workers in our television industry."

Staddart had launched criticism aimed at the BBC for "damaging cuts" in funding home-grown television written, performed, and produced in the UK.

For more information, see the BBC News article: Dr Who praised at TUC conference

The national web site for Wales, icWales is reporting that the demand for Doctor Who toys is soaring! It reports that retailers fear that they will not be able to keep up with the high demand.

Comic Guru Presents, a store that specializes in Doctor Who books, videos, CDs, and toys in Cardiff assistant manger, Alan Vaughan said, "We have people coming in two to three times a day asking about when the new toys are going to come out, everyone's waiting for them. When they come in we expect them to start flying out the door. In between now and Christmas that's what everyone will be wanting."

"Doctor Who is unlike anything else. The new series has attracted a new fan base. But they've also managed to retain their older fan base, people who have been fans for over 20 years. That's a remarkable achievement," said the Managing Partner of UK's leading suppliers of Doctor Who merchandise, Galaxy 4.

"We've already had thousands of preorders for the new range. The most popular toy so far seems to be the sonic screwdriver, because it's something kids can keep in their pocket, and they can play the role of the Doctor, or Rose. But there's also lots of collectors, people in their 60s who will be buying them as well."

Some of the Doctor Who toys expected:

According to the BBC Doctor Who News and other reports, Christopher Eccleston has been chosen as Best Actor by the TV Choice/TV Quick awards for his work in Doctor Who as the ninth Doctor.

Unfortunately, Doctor Who the programme itself, lost to Desperate Housewives for Best New Drama.

From the BBC news, a Doctor Who staple actor Michael Sheard passes away at age 65. Guest appearances included "Mind of Evil," "Pyramids of Mars" (DVD includes his commentary), "The Ark," "Invisible Enemy," "Castrovalva," "Rememberance of the Daleks," and the Blake's 7 episode "Powerplay."

From a BBC Press Release: K-9 to return!

Doctor Who is reunited with K9

Date: 24.08.2005

Today David Tennant, the Tenth Time Lord, will be reunited with two of his favourite and most iconic companions - Sarah Jane Smith and the faithful robot dog, K9.