Relative unknown to take lead in BBC's 'Dr Who'

The BBC says little-known actor Matt Smith will take over the title role in the long-running sci-fi series "Doctor Who."

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David Tennant announces 'Doctor Who' departure

Britain's best-known time traveler is ending his journey.

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The last remaining Dalek from the original Dr Who series is to be auctioned off, as part of a large wardrobe sale.

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Doctor Who fans can once again rejoice. Episodes of the classic series are now available on YouTube. These are officially sanctioned by the BBC, so there's no piracy in this instance.

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A team of restoration and digital effects artists took the final episode of that trilogy ("Enlightenment" -- a well-written, high-concept adventure featuring a simulated sailing race in deep space) and laid in 21st Century CG visuals.

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So, anyway, yesterday saw the preview of Doctor Who – Waters of Mars for the press. And one of my Little Bleeders was in the audience. Naturally the following review contains spoilers, but not that many – if you want to remain a spoiler virgin, look away now.

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A new Doctor Who means a new logo for the show, and the BBC have unveiled the new look - which includes a Tardis-esque visual pun sure to please and anger graphic design nerds equally.

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Australians can now get access to a broad range of BBC content after BBC Worldwide finalised arrangements to make shows such as Torchwood, Doctor Who, Little Britain, Spooks, Ashes To Ashes, and Robin Hood available through the Australian iTunes Store.

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Screenwriter and film director Richard Curtis has agreed to write an episode of the new series of Doctor Who, his agent has confirmed.

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Filming is underway for season five (called series five in the U.K.) of the adventures of everyone's favorite Time Lord, Doctor Who, and naturally, a few secrets of the next season have already been leaked.

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What Have You Illegally Downloaded and Why?

Since confession is good for the soul, I'm going to come forward and admit that I'm an illegal downloader. Yes, I am. I don't download music, rarely download movies, but I will download tv shows.

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BBC America has announced that they have acquired the rights to Season 5 of Doctor Who. This makes it official that the show has fully transitioned from its previous American home at SCI FI Channel (now Syfy) to BBC America.

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The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Doctor Who as the most successful sci-fi series of all time in an announcement made yesterday. Craig Glenday, the editor-in-chief for the annually-published list, made the announcement at San Diego’s Comic-Con.

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We saw two teaser trailers for David Tennant's very final episodes as the time-traveling hero of Doctor Who, and they revealed some dark times ahead for our Time Lord, including a menacing figure in a hoodie. Spoilers in the TARDIS! SPOILER ALERT

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David Tennant has already filmed his final episodes as the Doctor, the time-traveling champion in Doctor Who, but his past is still our future. He explained to us what happens in those episodes, and why they're the most emotional yet.

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Get your scarves out. Tom Baker is returning to the lead in Doctor Who after 30 years of pretty much abandoning the role (playing it again only for a fraction of a second in the 1993 Children In Need special).

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The new actor to play the lead role on Doctor Who, Matt Smith, has begun filming his first episodes. Thus, the paparazzi were able to snap some photos of his outfit. Despite being the youngest actor to play the role, he's dressed like the oldest.

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The Doctor Who franchise is jumping to a U.S. publisher for a new regularly scheduled comic book due to arrive in stores this week.

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Dr Who's David Tennant will be joined by all the 10 other incarnations of the Time Lord for a special one-off edition of the BBC One programme.

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Is there a Doctor in the house? The Doctors Who unite for a good cause!

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Little-known actress Karen Gillan has been unveiled as the next assistant in Doctor Who.

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Karen Gillan, a relatively unknown young actress, is to be the next companion for Doctor Who in the new series of the BBC One show.

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The BBC said "a script is in development" for a big screen version of the programme which observers believe would be a box office hit.

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BBC America has acquired first-run American rights for this year's Doctor Who specials. David Tennant's final episodes will appear on BBCA and not on Sy Fy.

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Television shows including Doctor Who are causing children to have nightmares, according to a new survey of parents.

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Not too long ago, teen dramas were jam packed with strong female characters who were high kicking, vampire slaying and wittily disposing of anyone and anything that stood in their way. But the halcyon days of Buffy and co are long gone.

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Claire Bloom, the Hollywood actress discovered by Charlie Chaplin, is to play the mother of Doctor Who in the BBC sci-fi series, it has been reported.

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