This Week in Doctor Who News: The End of Time, Captain Jack Returns, David Tennat, Videos and More! SPOILERS!!!
November 27, 2009 by jonathan
Filed under BBC, British TV, Doctor Who, This Week in Doctor Who
The BBC promotion machine is in full swing as they prepare for David Tennant’s final flourish as the venerable Doctor at the end of December. So, here’s a quick summary of the news from the last week.
Check out below for an Exclusive Clip from The End of Time!
Final Tennant Specials UK Airdates
The final David Tennant specials will air on Christmas Day and at New Year’s. Part 1 on Christmas Day and Part 2 around New Year’s Day. The final date hasn’t been set yet.
US Airdates on BBC America for Waters of Mars and The End of Time
BBC America is really on top of things this year and isn’t going to make fans wait for the final specials. As we’ve reported before, The Waters of Mars will air on Saturday, December 19th at 9p/8c on BBC America (and BBC America HD).
The first part of the final David Tennant Doctor Who special will air on December 26th at 9p/8c – only a day after it airs in the UK. So, I think for the first time, I won’t need to download it, which will be nice. No word yet on Part 2, but I doubt it will be long after Part 1 airs.
Captain Jack Set to Return to Doctor Who
John Barrowman appeared on Britain’s GMTV to promote various projects he has going on. He let slip that Captain Jack will make an appearance in the final Tennant Specials this Christmas.
Get an Inside Look at The Waters of Mars and Doctor Who
This clip comes from BBC America and give you an inside look at the last (and awesome) Doctor Who Special – The Waters of Mars.
Exclusive Promo for the Waters of Mars
Exclusive Clip from The End of Time
This clip recently aired in Britain as part of the Children in Need special last week and has been made available here on Anglotopia for everyone to see by BBC America.
I would caution you not to watch it if you are worried about SPOILERS!
BBC Releases Plot Synopsis’s for the Christmas Specials – SPOILERS!!!
Below is the plot details released by the BBC this past week detailing what exactly the final David Tennant Specials will be about. Do not read ahead if you want to stay SPOILER FREE!!!
Doctor Who – The End Of Time: Part One
It’s the Tenth Doctor’s final journey – but his psychotic nemesis the Master has been reborn, on Christmas Eve. With both determined to cheat death, the battle ranges from the wastelands of London to the mysterious Immortality Gate, while the alien Ood warn of an even greater danger approaching, as a terrible shadow falls across the entire Universe.
David Tennant stars as the Tenth Doctor and guest stars include John Simm, Bernard Cribbins, Catherine Tate, Timothy Dalton, David Harewood and June Whitfield.
The End Of Time – Part One is written by Russell T Davies and directed by Euros Lyn. The producer is Tracie Simpson.
Doctor Who – The End Of Time: Part One is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC’s High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Doctor Who – The End Of Time: Part Two
The Doctor faces the end of his life as the Master’s plans hurtle out of control. With the sound of drums growing louder, and an ancient trap closing around the Earth, the Doctor and Wilf must fight alone. But sacrifices must be made, and the deadly prophecy warns: “He will knock four times.”
David Tennant stars as the Tenth Doctor and guest stars include John Simm, Bernard Cribbins, Catherine Tate, Timothy Dalton, David Harewood and June Whitfield.
The End Of Time – Part Two is written by Russell T Davies and directed by Euros Lyn. The producer is Tracie Simpson.
Doctor Who – The End Of Time: Part Two is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC’s High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
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