After what could have been a complete disaster for Doctor Who producers when a US shipment of series 7 boxsets, including the series 7 finale, was accidentally delivered to a handful of fans weeks before schedule, and two weeks before the final had even aired on TV.

Desperate to keep the details of the series finale quiet, including the hint that the Doctor’s biggest secret would be revealed, show runner Steven Moffat literally begged those lucky enough (or unlucky enough, depending on which way you look at it), to keep schtum, even promising rewards if the ‘secret’ was kept out of the media.
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Despite the series seven finale of doctor Who tonight being one of the most anticipated episode’s in the show’s history, fans are concerned that the BBC may be ready to pull the plug on the show again due to “dodgy storylines”, the Daily Mail newspaper reports.

Fans of the hit BBC family sci-fi entertainment show will know how tonight’s episode, The Name of the Doctor, is set to reveal not only the true identity of the current Time Lord’s (Matt Smith) new companion, Clara Oswald (Jenna-Louise Coleman), but also possibly the greatest ever secret of the Doctor’s himself!
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It would seem that the break between episode’s two and three of the third series of Sherlock has ended, as its main stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have been spotted filming again, in Cardiff Centre!

Episodes one and two of the third Sherlock series, entitled The Empty Hearse and The Sign of Three, have already been filmed, with a scheduled break planned before production of the third and final episode of series three commences.
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Steven Moffat, Doctor Who showrunner has laughed off some of the “entertainingly angry” rumours that have been floating around about the 50th anniversary special episode.

Speaking to press at the BAFTA TV awards on Sunday evening, Moffat – who has written the script for the special episode – said some of the rumours are “absolutely mental”, adding some are so good he may use them in the future.
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With many a story circulating about series four of Sherlock, despite the fact that series three hasn’t even been completely filmed yet, show runner Steven Moffat has come forward to say that nothing has actually been confirmed.

We reported earlier this year how the shows main star, Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Sherlock in the hugely popular BBC detective series, had said that both he and co-star Martin freeman, who plays his sidekick John Watson, had both signed up for a fourth series, and were both keen to keep doing the show for as long as it ran.
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It was revealed earlier this week that a few American Doctor Who fans have managed to get their hands on the series 7 DVD, which includes this week’s finale The Name of the Doctor, due to a shipping error.

Now, in a desperate bid to keep the secret everyone is dying to know, show runner Steven Moffat is offering those who have seen it a bribe to keep schtum and not spoil it for anyone else.
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It has been accidentally confirmed that the third instalment of Sherlock series three will be directed by Doctor Who genius, Nick Hurran!

Episodes one and two of the third Sherlock series, entitled The Empty Hearse and The Sign of Three, have already begun filming, with a scheduled break planned before production of the third and final episode of series three commences.
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The BBC has finally revealed the title of the last Doctor Who episode of the current series, and from the sounds of it fans are in for a real treat!

The Name of the Doctor, set partly in Victorian Scotland, is set to guest star Alex Kingston as River Song, Neve McIntosh as Madame Vastra, Dan Starkey as Strax, and Catrin Stewart as Jenny, as well as featuring new monsters called the Whispermen.
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Christopher Eccleston will not appear in the celebratory 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who later this year.

The actor, 49, who played the ninth doctor, met with show boss Steven Moffat last year but decided not to take part in the episode. Read more & comment »

Jenna-Louise Coleman, the actress who plays the Time Lord’s current companion Clara Oswald in Doctor Who, has revealed details of the upcoming appearance of Dame Diana Rigg and her daughter, Rachel Stirling, in the epic sci-fi family entertainment show.

As we reported earlier this year Dame Diana is one of many high-profile cameos making their Doctor Who debut this series, but it will be the first time that she has ever appeared on screen with her daughter, Rachel (apart from home movies we assume!)
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As we reported this week, Doctor Who actor Matt Smith is set to be leaving the hit BBC show, and will appear for the last time in the Christmas special in December…

However, it seems he may not be the only one who’s offski as today, the Daily Mirror report that writer Steven Moffat could also be leaving, having told Entertainment Weekly that it’s “knackering” working on the show.

EW states of Moffat that he is “statistically he is nearer the end than the beginning” of his time with Doctor Who, however, he didn’t definitively say he would be departing… Read more & comment »

With Doctor Who fans everywhere eagerly awaiting this year’s spectacular anniversary celebrations, the shows writer, Steven Moffat, has promised that the episode being made to mark the occasion will not be a “fanfest” as the show needs to concentrate on the future, as well as the past.

The epic and iconic BBC family entertainment sci-fi show is due to turn 50 this November and, as well as making a special BBC2 docu-film about how the show was first created, bosses at Doctor Who are also planning a 50th birthday episode in recognition of the last 50 years.
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One of the biggest Hollywood directors of all time, Peter Jackson, has revealed that he is currently in talks with Doctor Who bosses about the possibility of directing an episode of the epic BBC family sci-fi entertainment show, and that he is so desperate to do so he would even do it for free!

Jackson, whose many prestigious credits include The Hobbit and Lord Of The Ring trilogies, has previously admitted to being a huge fan of the show, which premiers the second half of series 7 tomorrow night, so much so that he even cast former Time Lord Sylvester McCoy as Radagast the Brown in his latest masterpiece, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
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New Doctor Who star, Jenna-Louise Coleman has revealed that show head honcho, Steven Moffat, changed the plans for the new series because of her!

Jenna-Louise, who first appeared as the Time Lord’s new assistant, Clara Oswald, during last year’s Christmas Day special, made the revelation by accident whilst speaking to the Mirror newspaper at the preview of the new series half, due to air on Saturday night, where she let slip that her audition for the role caused Moffat to rethink the shows future.
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With Doctor Who fans everywhere eagerly awaiting this year’s spectacular anniversary celebrations, the current Time Lord, Matt Smith, has promised that the episode to mark the occasion is one of the best yet!

The epic and iconic BBC family entertainment sci-fi show is due to turn 50 this November and, as well as making a special BBC2 docu-film about how the show was first created, bosses at Doctor Who are also planning a 50th birthday episode in recognition of the last 50 years.
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