The story from the website also mentions that Tom Ward will also be in the Christmas special as well. However I'm not really familiar with his work but here is a link to wikipedia for his bio and filmography:
Richard E. Grant is known for his voice work on "Scream of the Shalka" but he may be better well-known for his role in the Francis Ford Copola version of "Bram Stoker's Dracula" where hr played the part of Dr. Seward and more recently the movie "The Iron Lady". For a more detailed look at his io and filmography you can go to the wikipedia link here:
Since the first special aired last night (The Science of "Doctor Who") I thought that I'd check to see if the special was available on iTunes and you'll be glad to know that the first special is there.
However since I'm in the USA it might not be available for other markets (like the UK, Australia, Germany etc...) I can only suggest that you use the search on your version of iTumes and look for the specials by title.
One that I would remove from the list would be Tasmin Drew - not because it's not a televised episode but because she wasn't that much of a henchman in my eyes.
I would include the robots (from "Robots of Death") because when they were reprogrammed they became cold emotionless henchmen to their new boss Taren Capel, that would even kill for him without a second thought.
Another inclusion would be Mr. Sin (from "The Talons of Weng-Chiang"). He was a killer and henchman for the maniacal Magnus Greel in the story and did so with no concern for the consequences to himself.
Thanks for posting this... I had heard that there would be some BBC America specials coming this way, but not their titles. "The Science of Doctor Who" --- interesting. I didn't think there was any left in the series as of the last several years. Do the writers of the series know about it?
Hopefully these specials will find their way to iTunes after they are broadcast, but who knows (no pun intended).
Ian, Mike and daveac settle at the stern of their holiday barge whilst munching on the last frozen meals from the freezer. With cast iron stomachs on a cast iron boat we talk all over Luther – Series 1 Episode 3
BBC's website has posted a gallery of images from the tenure of Mary Tamm's time on "Doctor Who". It mainly includes pictures from the six stories she was in which were:
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The6thDoctor, 7th Doctor, Logan (from The Media Outsiders Call ID: 81865) and KissofJudas gather round the Warp Core to Discuss the Star Trek TNG 25th Anniversary Screening that they attended on Monday July 26th. Oh and DaveAC is here to
A correction to the quote from The Mirror article above which I have been alerted to by @paul_scoones is that seven year old Max is the grandson of Mary Tamm, not her son.
This is a tough one - - - it's got a dodgy monster with a terrific catch phrase, but he doesn't show up until halfway through the episodes....until that point it's a pretty spiffy 'base under siege' episode, even despite the snowy glitter dabbed about the eyes of those 'compromised' by the swarm....and hey - it's got Admiral Ozzel in it to lend a bit of respectability to the proceedings. 4 tardis groans from me.
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The BBC's "Doctor Who" website has confirmed the story with the article at this link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Richard-E-Grant-and-Tom-Ward-to-Star-in-the-Christmas-Special
The story from the website also mentions that Tom Ward will also be in the Christmas special as well. However I'm not really familiar with his work but here is a link to wikipedia for his bio and filmography:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ward
Richard E. Grant is known for his voice work on "Scream of the Shalka" but he may be better well-known for his role in the Francis Ford Copola version of "Bram Stoker's Dracula" where hr played the part of Dr. Seward and more recently the movie "The Iron Lady". For a more detailed look at his io and filmography you can go to the wikipedia link here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Grant
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Cultdom Epi.162 – SciFi & Fantasy Big Names behind the camera + Dr Who Trailer (spoilers)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy – Big Names behind the camera. But first we discuss the latest Series 7 Dr Who Trailer (spoilers)
Direct Link to MP3:-
http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-54821/TS-647538.mp3
Subscribe on iTunes
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Cheers, Ian & daveac
Cool. I will have to check it out. Thanks for the info.
Since the first special aired last night (The Science of "Doctor Who") I thought that I'd check to see if the special was available on iTunes and you'll be glad to know that the first special is there.
However since I'm in the USA it might not be available for other markets (like the UK, Australia, Germany etc...) I can only suggest that you use the search on your version of iTumes and look for the specials by title.
One that I would remove from the list would be Tasmin Drew - not because it's not a televised episode but because she wasn't that much of a henchman in my eyes.
I would include the robots (from "Robots of Death") because when they were reprogrammed they became cold emotionless henchmen to their new boss Taren Capel, that would even kill for him without a second thought.
Another inclusion would be Mr. Sin (from "The Talons of Weng-Chiang"). He was a killer and henchman for the maniacal Magnus Greel in the story and did so with no concern for the consequences to himself.
I liked this episode! Quite exciting and enjoyable. Your review is also very nice! Thanks for it!
BBC America has e-cards as a "little extra" ro be a companion for the upcoming specials.
For the card for the first Special "The Science of "Doctor Who""
http://www.bbcamerica.com/doctor-who/extras/ecards/the-science-of-doctor-who/
For the second e-card to go with "The Women of "Doctor Who"" (the second special).
http://www.bbcamerica.com/doctor-who/extras/ecards/the-women-of-doctor-who/
for the third special "The Timey-Wimey of "Doctor Who"" the companion e-card can be found here:
http://www.bbcamerica.com/doctor-who/extras/ecards/timey-wimey-stuff-of-doctor-who/
and for the e-card that companions the last special, "The Destinations of "Doctor Who"", you can find it here:
http://www.bbcamerica.com/doctor-who/extras/ecards/the-destinations-of-doctor-who/
It's not much but it is "a little something extra" made available for the the specials.
Enjoy!
The BBC America website has now listed information about the first special - "Tha Science of Doctor Who".
You can find out about it here:
http://www.bbcamerica.com/doctor-who/extras/doctor-who-specials/the-science-of-doctor-who/
there is also a companion video called "How is "Doctor Who" good for science".
You can see it here:
http://www.bbcamerica.com/doctor-who/videos/how-is-doctor-who-good-for-science/
Thanks for posting this... I had heard that there would be some BBC America specials coming this way, but not their titles. "The Science of Doctor Who" --- interesting. I didn't think there was any left in the series as of the last several years. Do the writers of the series know about it?
Hopefully these specials will find their way to iTunes after they are broadcast, but who knows (no pun intended).
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Cultdom Epi.161 – Mary Tamm (our memories) then Top 10 SciFi Comedy Movies
We talk about the sad loss of Mary Tamm before moving onto our topic ‘The 10 Greatest Science Fiction Comedies’ with a io9 list http://io9.com/5278117/the-10-greatest-science-fiction-comedies
Direct Link to MP3:-
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Cheers, Ian & daveac
Thanks Troy,
The video is now embedded into your comment. A very fitting tribute. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Babelcolour has done it again...
...they've created a tribute for Mary Tamm, who we know as the first Romana in the 16th season of "Doctor Who".
Here is the video…
[Note: Comment edited to embed the video within it — Louis]
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Cultdom Commentary: Luther – Series 1 Episode 3
Ian, Mike and daveac settle at the stern of their holiday barge whilst munching on the last frozen meals from the freezer. With cast iron stomachs on a cast iron boat we talk all over Luther – Series 1 Episode 3
Direct Link to mp3:-
http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-54821/TS-649841.mp3
Subscribe on iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=324932943
Cheers, Ian, Mike & daveac
It's still hard to believe. Thanks, Troy for the heads up on the gallery.
That's how the Gallifreyan Embassy began all those years ago. Keep us posted how it goes. Thanks.
BBC's website has posted a gallery of images from the tenure of Mary Tamm's time on "Doctor Who". It mainly includes pictures from the six stories she was in which were:
The Ribos Operation
The Pirate Planet
The Stones of Blood
The Androids of Tara
The Power of Kroll and
The Armageddon Factor.
You can see the gallery here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p00r7gx6
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Cultdom Special – Star Trek TNG 25th Anniversary Screening
The6thDoctor, 7th Doctor, Logan (from The Media Outsiders Call ID: 81865) and KissofJudas gather round the Warp Core to Discuss the Star Trek TNG 25th Anniversary Screening that they attended on Monday July 26th. Oh and DaveAC is here to
Direct Link to MP3:-
http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-54821/TS-649441.mp3
Subscribe on iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=324932943
Cheers, Ian & daveac
A correction to the quote from The Mirror article above which I have been alerted to by @paul_scoones is that seven year old Max is the grandson of Mary Tamm, not her son.
Thanks for the podshock! It's really awesome! Adore this site and adore practically all the podshocks I can find here)
Congratulations!
This is a tough one - - - it's got a dodgy monster with a terrific catch phrase, but he doesn't show up until halfway through the episodes....until that point it's a pretty spiffy 'base under siege' episode, even despite the snowy glitter dabbed about the eyes of those 'compromised' by the swarm....and hey - it's got Admiral Ozzel in it to lend a bit of respectability to the proceedings. 4 tardis groans from me.
I'll keep it brief, daveac vblog is taking a Summer Break - so cheers until early September
Cheers, daveac
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Cultdom Episode 160 – Achille’s Heel!
Super Heroes and Villans – not their strength but their vulnerability!
Direct Link to MP3:-
http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-54821/TS-637562.mp3
Subscribe on iTunes
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Cheers, Ian & daveac
A spider, ape, outings, podcasts and wine all in 3D
Cheers, daveac
On the BBC's "Doctor Who" website they have released the title of the second and third episodes of the new season. They're called:
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2 - Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
3 - A Town Called Mercy
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They have also announced a few hints about the second episode at the bbc's website.
You can read the story here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/New-Series-Dinosaurs-and-Mercy
Meanwhile on the "Doctor Who News Website they also have a title there. The have listed for title 4:
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4 - Cubed
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You can read their story here:
http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/07/dwn160712153217-more-series-7-episode.html
More news coming later...