This Week in Doctor Who: Print Archive
Wednesday 12th May 2004
This Week In Doctor Who - May 12, 2004 (posted 12th May 2004, 11:49am - TWIDW post #0225) |
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THIS WEEK IN DOCTOR WHO - May 12, 2004 by Benjamin F. Elliott Vol 7, No 19 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thisweekindoctorwho thisweekindoctorwho-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |
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On Monday the Independent newspaper in the UK ran an obituary for Anthony Ainley, the actor who played The Master throughout the 1980s and in a video game in 1997. Details at Outpost Gallifrey http://www.gallifreyone.com . |
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WYBE 35 Philadelphia, PA http://www.wybe.org is airing a Doctor Who pledge drive on May 15 from 8PM to Midnight. The second half of Vengeance on Varos and the first two thirds of The Two Doctors are scheduled. |
The American Who http://www.americanwho.net radio show will air a tribute to Anthony Ainley on May 24th in its regular time slot (5AM Eastern US Time - 4th hour of Sci-Fi Overdrive). Beginning with that installment, American Who will air weekly instead of every two weeks. |
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Upcoming airings of Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150A.D. on Showtime Greats in Australia: All airings Australian Eastern Standard Time: Early Saturday 22 May - 5:25AM Late Monday 24 May - 2AM |
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Corrections and updates are always welcome at thisweekindoctorwho- owner@yahoogroups.com , bfelliott@... , TWIDW on AOL IM , and thebfe on Yahoo Messenger. Here are the listings: |
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THE SECOND 40 YEARS: |
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DOCTOR WHO Doctor: Christopher Eccleston Rose Tyler: TBA Written by: Russell T. Davies (8 episodes), Steven Moffatt (2 episodes), Paul Cornell (1 episode), Rob Shearman (1 episode), Mark Gattiss (1 episode) Original Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Premieres: 2005 (date TBA) Total episodes for first series: 13 First broadcaster - BBC One 45 minute episodes |
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BBC7 http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/ Media Player Stream http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/bbc7_asx.shtml Real Player Stream http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/bbc7.shtml Monday 6PM + Midnight BST "The Paradise Of Death" ep 1 of 5 6PM archive http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/monday/rams/1800.ram Midnight archive http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/monday/rams/0000.ram Tuesday 6PM + Midnight BST "The Paradise Of Death" ep 2 of 5 6PM archive http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/tuesday/rams/1800.ram Midnight archive http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/tuesday/rams/0000.ram Jon Pertwee returns as the 3rd Doctor in a 1993 radio drama, with Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith and Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. Mysterious deaths at a funfair lead the 3rd Doctor and company into an encounter with rather unpleasant aliens. BBC7 now archives programming in Real Player format for the week following broadcast. If you use the listen again links *before* the Doctor Who episode airs, you'll hear what aired in the slot at the same time last week. |
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BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/doctorwho http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/doctorwho/shalka "The Scream Of The Shalka" - Richard E. Grant is The Doctor in a fully animated 6 episode story. The Shalka prepare to conquer the Earth from below. Unfortunately for them, the Doctor is back. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/doctorwho/realtime "Real Time" - starring Colin Baker and the Cybermen. 6 episode illustrated audio tale. The 6th Doctor and Evelyn Smythe research a temple that has been yanking scientists out of time. The secrets of the temple threaten the future and past of two species. Viewer discretion advised for the illustrations of episodes 4 through 6. |
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American Who http://www.americanwho.net A tribute to Anthony Ainley (1932-2004), the Master from the 1980s episodes, airs May 24. As of that week, American Who will begin airing weekly. http://archives.warpradio.com/btr/SciFi/051005.mp3 Michael Sheard is the guest. http://archives.warpradio.com/btr/SciFi/042605.mp3 An episode focused on Colin Baker. http://archives.warpradio.com/btr/SciFi/041204.mp3 http://archives.warpradio.com/btr/SciFi/041205.mp3 Two Hour Easter Special Edition. An extended interview with Barry Letts, along with a few surprises. Barry discusses being producer from 1970 to 1974, casting Tom Baker, being executive producer, and more. http://archives.warpradio.com/btr/SciFi/032905.mp3 Arnold T. Blumberg discusses the casting of Christopher Eccleston as The Doctor. http://archives.warpradio.com/btr/SciFi/031505.mp3 Charles Martin discusses the writers for the new series. http://archives.warpradio.com/btr/SciFi/030105.mp3 Frazer Hines (Jamie McCrimmon in the 2nd Doctor stories) remembers Patrick Troughton. |
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Sci-Fi Overdrive http://www.scifioverdrive.com on Business Talk Network http://www.businesstalkradio.net Late Sun/Early Mon 2-6AM EDT (11PM-3AM PDT, 7-11AM BST, 4-8PM AEST) Live Stream http://www.warpradio.com/popTuner.asp?id=14085 Hours 1+2 - Sci-Fi News & Comment. Hour 3 - Ray Harryhausen discusses his new book. Hour 4 - interview with Mr. Skin (rerun). Next week, the 4th hour becomes American Who every week. |
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THE FIRST 40 YEARS: |
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UKTV Gold http://www.ukgold.tv http://www.onthebox.com/partner/otb Saturday 6-9AM BST The Invasion of Time movie Series 15, Episodes 21 through 26. Doctor: Tom Baker. The 4th Doctor returns to Gallifrey and claims the Presidency of the Time Lords. This sets in motion a chain of events that could leave the powers of time and space in the hands of low rent alien invaders. Sunday 7-9AM BST The Pirate Planet movie Series 16, Episodes 5 through 8. Doctor: Tom Baker. The second segment of the Key To Time is on a planet that no longer exists. In its place is a planet who does not belong. UKTV Gold + 1 Saturday 7-10AM BST The Invasion of Time movie Sunday 8-10AM BST The Pirate Planet movie ยป These were more likely to have been Underworld and The Ribos Operation, with "Invasion" and "Planet" definitely on next week! |
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UKTV Gold + 1 Saturday 7-10AM BST The Invasion of Time movie Sunday 8-10AM BST The Pirate Planet movie |
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ABC http://www.abc.net.au/tv http://www.varos.net/drwho/ Thursday 6:05PM The Mind of Evil ep 5 of 6 Monday 6:04PM The Mind of Evil ep 6 of 6 Series 8, Episodes 9 through 10. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. The Master's control over Stangmoor Prison begins to break down as the Keller Machine develops a desire to kill on its own. Tuesday 6:05PM The Claws of Axos ep 1 of 4 Wednesday 6:05PM The Claws of Axos ep 2 of 4 Series 8, Episodes 11 through 12. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. The Axon species makes contact with Earth, promising to end hunger and all human maladies. While U*N*I*T is focused on this new alien species, an American investigator hunts for the Master. |
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BBC Kids http://www.bbckids.ca 7 Days A Week 1 + 3:30AM EST (10PM + 12:30AM PST) - 2 episodes weekdays, full stories weekends) (EDT and PDT from Sunday) Wednesday Kinda pts 1+2 of 4 Thursday Kinda pts 3+4 of 4 Series 19, Episodes 9 through 12. Doctor: Peter Davison. Unique wind chimes place Tegan in a dream state where a being called Mara is able to contact her. With Tegan's hope, the Mara hopes to emerge and conquer all. Friday The Visitation pts 1+2 of 4 Series 19, Episodes 13 through 14. Doctor: Peter Davison. Stranded on Earth, Terrileptils make the best they can. Conquer human minds, experiment with black death, etc. Saturday Arc of Infinity all 4 pts Series 20, Episodes 1 through 4. Doctor: Peter Davison. Intergalactic identity theft. A being of anti-matter tries to assume the persona of the 5th Doctor. Sunday Snakedance all 4 pts Series 20, Episodes 5 through 8. Doctor: Peter Davison. The Mara, out for revenge after the events of Kinda, attacks Tegan's mind again. Monday The Visitation pts 3+4 of 4 Series 19, Episodes 15 through 16. Doctor: Peter Davison. The 5th Doctor suffers a personal loss. The Terrileptils prepare for a trip to London. Tuesday Black Orchid both pts Series 19, Episodes 17 through 18. Doctor: Peter Davison. The 5th Doctor and company find themselves invited to a dinner party, where the Doctor finds himself accused of murder. |
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NHPTV New Hampshire http://www.nhptv.org analog 11, 49, 52 digital 11-2 (57-2), 49-2 (48-2), 52-2 (49-2) Boston DirecTV 11,955 Boston Dish 11,8781 Pre-empted by auction this week. The Android Invasion concludes late Saturday May 22 at Midnight. |
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WYBE Philadelphia, PA http://www.wybe.org analog 35 digital 35-1 (34-1) Philadelphia DirecTV 35,909 Philadelphia Dish 35,8162 Pledge Night Marathon - times approximate. Saturday 8-9ishPM EDT Vengeance on Varos 4 ep version, pts 3+4 Series 22, Episodes 4a through 4b. Doctor: Colin Baker. Saturday 9ish-Mid EDT The Two Doctors 6 ep version, pts 1,2,3,+4 Series 22, Episodes 7a through 8b. Doctor: Colin Baker. (Note - WYBE's sketchy info implies that the Two Doctors episodes might air from 8 to 11PM instead, with Vengeance on Varos concluding at 11PM. Hard to tell.) |
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MPT Maryland http://www.mpt.org analog 22, 67, 31, 28, 62, 36 digital 22-2 (42-2), 67-2 (29-2), 31-2 (44-2), 28-2 (56-2), 28, 54 DC/Hagerstown, Baltimore DirecTV 22,980 Baltimore Dish 22,8736 Late Saturday Mid EDT Terror of the Autons movie Series 8, Episodes 1 through 4. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. The Master - an old friend/enemy of the Doctor - comes to Earth in hopes of conquest. |
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WCET Cincinnati, OH http://cetconnect.org analog 48 digital 48-2 (34-2) Cincinnati DirecTV 48,909 Cincinnati Dish 48,8356 Sat 11PM EDT The Dominators eps 1+2 of 5 Series 6, Episodes 1 through 2. Doctor: Pat Troughton. |
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WILL Urbana, IL http://www.will.uiuc.edu analog 12 digital 9 - not on air Champaign Dish 12,7407 Saturday 11:40PM CDT Four To Doomsday pt 3 of 4 Series 19, Episode 7. Doctor: Peter Davison. |
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IPTV Iowa http://www.sffn.com/ http://www.iptv.org analog 11, 12, 21, 24, 27, 32, 32, 36, 36 digital 11 (50), 45, 25, 18, 28, 33, 35, 35, 34 - not on air Des Moines DirecTV 11,474 Des Moines Dish 11,9116 Cedar Rapids Dish 12,9161 Omaha Dish 32,9146 Sioux City Dish 27,7195 (not yet available) Quad Cities Dish 36,7607 (not yet available) Saturday 11:35PM CDT The Armageddon Factor pts 3+4 of 6 Series 16, Episodes 23 through 24. Doctor: Tom Baker. |
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KBDI Denver, CO http://www.kbdi.org analog 12 digital 12-1 (38-1) Denver DirecTV 12,910 Denver Dish 12,8211 Pre-empted by pledge drive. |
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KUED/KUEW-DT/KUES-DT Salt Lake City/St. George/Richfield, UT http://www.kued.org analog 7 digital 7-1 (42-1), 18-1 (18-1), 19-1 (19-1) Salt Lake City DirecTV 7,982 Salt Lake City Dish 7,8536 Saturday 11:30PM MDT Mawdryn Undead pt 1 of 4 Series 20, Episode 9. Doctor: Peter Davison. |
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KBTC/KCKA Tacoma/Centralia, WA http://www.kbtc.org analog 28,15 digital 28-1 (27-1), 15-1 (19-1) Seattle DirecTV 28,910 Seattle Dish 28,8620 Saturday 7PM + 12:30AM PDT The Seeds of Death eps 3+4 of 6 Series 6, Episodes 25 through 26. Doctor: Patrick Troughton. |
Thanks for reading. Until next week, take care. |
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