This Week in Doctor Who: Print Archive
Wednesday 16th November 2005
This Week In Doctor Who - November 16, 2005 (posted 16th Nov 2005, 12:17pm - TWIDW post #0357) |
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THIS WEEK IN DOCTOR WHO - Children In Need Week! November 16, 2005 - Vol 8, No 46 The weekly guide to Doctor Who broadcasts worldwide. by Benjamin F. Elliott http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thisweekindoctorwho http://groups.yahoo.com/group/torchwood |
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Wednesday 16 November: NRK 2 Norway - 8:20PM - Sjokkartet Møte Med Fortiden Friday 18 November: BBC One 9:06PM GMT/BBC Prime/BFBS 1 & Navy live simulcast - Children In Need Doctor Who sketch 2005 Jimmy (Italy) - 9PM - The End Of The World Saturday 19 November: France 4 - 10:20PM - Troisième Guerre Mondiale/Dalek Christmas Day: BBC One - Christmas Special Episode The Christmas Invasion |
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Friday night at 9:06PM GMT (tentative, and adjust for your own time zone), a Doctor Who segment (apparently starring Billie Piper and David Tennant) airs as part of Children In Need 2005 (7PM to 1AM GMT). The fundraiser has previously been home to the UK premiere of The Five Doctors in 1983 and the 1993 charity special "Dimensions In Time". |
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As noted in previous weeks, Children In Need airs live on BBC One, BBC Prime*, and 2 BFBS stations (BFBS 1 and BFBS Navy) to serve British military personnel. |
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It escaped my attention, but there are *2* BBC Primes with very different TV schedules. The traditional BBC Prime http://www.bbcprime.com serves Europe, Africa, Greenland, Iceland, and the Middle East. BBC Prime Asia http://www.bbcprime.com/asia has a schedule that looks like BBC Japan http://www.bbcjapan.tv . BBC Prime Asia will NOT be airing Children In Need. Countries with BBC Prime Asia are: Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand If you are in one of those countries and were looking forward to the Doctor Who scene (along with the rest of Children In Need), you're out of luck. |
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BBC Prime Asia's FAQ section has the same information on Doctor Who as the original BBC Prime - they expect to get it in the future, but not right now. It is entirely possible that down the road both BBC Prime channels could pick up Doctor Who, probably not airing it at the same time, and certainly causing confusion for people who don't know which Prime they have. |
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BBC America http://www.bbcamerica.com and BBC Canada http://www.bbccanada.ca will not air the Children In Need special. If you don't have BBC One, the main version of BBC Prime, or the BFBS service, you will not be able to watch Children In Need and the Doctor Who sketch. |
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UKTV Gold http://www.ukgold.tv has made another change to their new series Doctor Who repeats. Effective immediately, the Wednesday night 11PM repeats have been pulled off the air. Repeats continue Fridays at 8PM, Saturdays at 6PM, Sunday afternoons (time varies), and late Sunday nights (time varies). Hopefully this will be the last schedule change in this run of the series - 2 demotions in 2 weeks is a little disappointing. |
BBC7 http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 has announced the acquisition of 2 more Big Finish Doctor Who audios for their radio station. These are being added after the success of the first 4 Paul McGann audios presented on their station, a run that ends this Saturday with the conclusion of "Invaders From Mars". |
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1) Shada (2003). On Saturday 10 December the usual 3 hour Comedy Controller spot (9AM & 8PM GMT) will be given to Shada, a 2003 co-production between the BBCi Doctor Who website and Big Finish. Shada was a unique effort to remake the unfinished 1979 Tom Baker story Shada, keeping Douglas Adams' script but adding a few tweaks to try to make both versions official. Paul McGann as the 8th Doctor, Lalla Ward as Romana, and John Leeson as K9. |
2) "The Chimes Of Midnight". On Saturday 17 December (Time TBA) the next Paul McGann/India Fisher Doctor Who audio story after "Invaders From Mars" will make its radio premiere. The Chimes Of Midnight has a Christmas theme. |
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The BBC Press Office http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice and C21 Media http://www.c21media.net often announce when a Doctor Who international sale occurs. Worth keeping an eye on, just in case. |
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Corrections and updates are welcome at thisweekindoctorwho- owner@yahoogroups.com , TWIDW on AOL IM , and thebfe on Yahoo Messenger. The listings: |
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BROADCASTS RELATED TO NEW SERIES: |
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New Series General Information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho http://www.cbc.ca/doctorwho http://www.gallifreyone.com http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/doctorwho/index.html http://www2.nrk.no/program/doktor_who http://www.jimmy140.it/contenuti/serie/doctor_who/1 http://www.france4.tv/prog.php?id_prog=789 |
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BBC Online http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho Doctor Who Confidential http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/confidential The 13 episodes from the BBC Three series all online via Real Player. Also, numerous video diaries and trailers. |
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BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone http://www.radiotimes.com Friday 7PM-10PM, 10:35PM-2AM GMT "Children In Need Telethon" Doctor Who segment with Billie Piper & David Tennant scheduled for the 9:06PM, specially produced for this charity fundraiser. Rumours and reports have ranged from 3 ½ minutes long to 30 minutes. Could start early or late. 16:9 Widescreen Digital,14:9 Cropped Letterbox Analogue Christmas Day (time TBA) 2-00 The Christmas Invasion (1 hour special) Primary broadcaster of Doctor Who. Series Two Saturdays 7PM in 2006 (start date TBA) |
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EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST: |
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BBC Prime http://www.bbcprime.com 18 November 8PM CET/9PM CAT Children In Need Telethon simulcast of BBC One broadcast. Doctor Who segment expected approximately 10:06PM CET/11:06PM CAT. Adjust for local time zone. FAQ page says they will probably get Series 1 in the future, after it has aired on other networks in the countries BBC Prime services. BBC Prime Asia (see Country list above) will not air Children In Need. |
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BFBS http://www.ssvc.com/bfbs/tv/bfbs1listing/Look_Ahead_Frameset.htm BFBS 1: Friday 8PM CET "Children In Need Telethon" - Doctor Who segment expected 10:06PM CET BFBS 2: Saturday 5PM CET 1-09 The Empty Child BFBS Navy: Friday 8PM CET "Children In Need Telethon" - Doctor Who segment expected 10:06PM CET. Sunday 5AM CET 1-09 The Empty Child (1 day earlier than previous weeks) |
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NORWAY: |
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NRK2 http://www.nrk.no http://www2.nrk.no/program/doktor_who Wednesday 8:20PM CET 1-08 Sjokkartet Møte Med Fortiden  16:9 Widescreen Digital; 16:9 Letterbox Analog English with subtitles. 23 November 1-09 Ny Helt For Rose? pt 1 of 2 30 November 1-10 Krigen Forsetter pt 2 of 2 7 December 1-11 Boom Town 14 December 1-12 Bad Wolf pt 1 of 2 |
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France 4 http://www.france4.tv http://www.france4.tv/prog.php?id_prog=789 Saturday 8AM CET 1-03 Des Mortes Inassouvies Saturday 8:50AM CET 1-04 L'humanité En Péril pt 1 of 2 Saturday 10:20PM, Monday 3:05PM, & Late Tuesday 12:10AM CET 1-05 Troisième Guerre Mondiale pt 2 of 2 Saturday 11:10PM, Tuesday 2:55PM & 1AM CET 1-06 Dalek Dubbed in French. 26 November 10:20PM 1-07 Jeu Interminable 26 November 11:10PM 1-08 Fête Des Pères 3 December 10:25PM 1-09 Drôle De Mort pt 1 of 2 3 December 11:15PM 1-10 Le Docteur Danse pt 2 of 2 |
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Jimmy http://www.jimmy140.it http://www.jimmy140.it/contenuti/serie/doctor_who/1 Thursday 10:50PM CET 1-01 Rose Thursday 11:40PM CET Italy: Speciale Doctor Who Friday 9PM, Saturday 2PM, Sunday 4:55PM + 4AM, Tuesday 11:30PM CET 1-02 The End Of The World 24 November 10:55PM CET 1-02 The End Of The World 25 November 9PM/26 November 1:45PM CET 1-03 The Unquiet Dead |
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UKTV Gold http://www.ukgold.tv http://www.onthebox.com/partner/otb All shows 1 hour later on UKTV Gold + 1 Friday 8PM, Saturday 6PM, Sunday 5:15PM & 4:15AM GMT 1-04 Aliens of London pt 1 of 2 14:9 Cropped Letterbox. 25 November 8PM GMT 1-05 World War Three 26 November 6PM GMT 1-05 World War Three 27 November 4:30PM & 4AM GMT 1-05 World War Three 2 December 8PM GMT 1-06 Dalek 3 December 6PM GMT 1-06 Dalek 4 December 4:30PM? & 3:50AM GMT 1-06 Dalek 9 December 8PM GMT 1-07 The Long Game 10 December 6PM GMT 1-07 The Long Game 11 December 4:30PM? & 3:40AM GMT 1-07 The Long Game 16 December 8PM GMT 1-08 Father's Day |
BBC Radio 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 20 December 8:33PM GMT "Doctor Who: Regeneration" documentary Radio 2 explores the ramifications of Christopher Eccleston's departure and the arrival of David Tennant as the new Doctor. 58 minutes long. Also, how Doctor Who became the most talked about TV show of the year. |
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Thomsonfly Airlines Rose on all in-flight movie systems |
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Singapore Airlines Rose on channel 28 of video on demand service |
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Virgin Atlantic Airways The End Of The World on V-Hot channel. Cropped to 4:3 aspect ratio. Next Episode caption removed. Otherwise unedited. |
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British Midland Airlines, British Airways, Air New Zealand - various episodes |
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OTHER TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS: |
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BBC7 http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 Big Finish Doctor Who http://www.doctorwho.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/saturday/rams/1830.ram http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/saturday/rams/0030.ram Saturday 6:30PM & 12:30AM GMT "Invaders From Mars" pt 4 of 4 Big Finish Story 32. CD release 2002. Radio premiere. Conclusion of Paul McGann Doctor Who season on BBC 7. To save the world from angry aliens, the 8th Doctor, Charley, and the mafia need the help of Orson Welles. 10 December 9AM & 8PM GMT "Shada (2003)" 17 December Time TBA "The Chimes Of Midnight" |
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BBC Online http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/index.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/webcasts/shada Shada - starring Paul McGann and Lalla Ward. 6 episodes. A retired Time Lord in Cambridge needs the Doctor's help to recover a Time Lord book before the scientist Skagra can find it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/webcasts/shalka "The Scream Of The Shalka" - starring Richard E. Grant. 6 episode story. The Shalka prepare to conquer the Earth from below. Can the Doctor be convinced to save the day one last time? http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/webcasts/realtime "Real Time" - starring Colin Baker and the Cybermen. 6 episodes. The Doctor and Evelyn Smythe research a temple that has been yanking scientists out of time, bringing them face to face with the future of the Cybermen. |
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UKTV Gold http://www.ukgold.tv http://www.onthebox.com/partner/otb (All times 1 hour later on UKTV Gold + 1) Friday 8PM, Saturday 6PM, Sunday 5:15PM & 4:15AM GMT Aliens of London pt 1 of 2 Saturday 7-8:55AM GMT Planet of Fire movie Season 21, Episodes 13 through 16. Doctor: Peter Davison. After the events of Resurrection of the Daleks (which you won't get to see), the TARDIS crew vacations on a European island, where an artefact reminds Turlough of his past while bringing a teenage American to her future. Late Saturday 4:30-5:15AM GMT Adventures in Space and Time (documentary) Late Saturday 5:15-5:45AM GMT Carnival of Monsters (documentary) 2 documentaries from the 1999 BBC Two Doctor Who Night bringing the history and fun of Doctor Who's past to a modern audience. Well, a modern audience of 6 years ago. Sunday 7-9AM GMT The Caves of Androzani movie Season 21, Episodes 17 through 20. Doctor: Peter Davison. The Doctor finds death while Peri finds dangerous love on an explosive volcanic planet. A planet that the forces of Androzani Major are fighting over. 26 November 7-8:55AM GMT Time and the Rani 27 November 7:05-9AM GMT Paradise Towers 3 December 7-8:20AM GMT Delta and the Bannermen 4 December 7-9AM GMT The Greatest Show in the Galaxy 10 December 7-8:55PM GMT Battlefield 11 December 7-8:20PM GMT Ghost Light |
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Homechoice http://www.homechoice.co.uk On Demand Channel C1 All 13 Series 1 (2005) episodes - cropped to 4:3 The Three Doctors - all 4 episodes The Deadly Assassin - all 4 episodes The Caves of Androzani - all 4 episodes Timelash - 4 part version, all 4 episodes The Curse of Fenric - all 4 episodes |
First Great Western Railway (Volo TV) http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/atyourservice/volotv.php Episodes unknown. |
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AUSTRALIA: |
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ABC http://www.abc.net.au/tv Thursday 6:03PM The Awakening pt 2 of 2 Season 21, Episode 6. Doctor: Peter Davison. 1643 and 1984 converge in a dangerous way, as an alien entity hopes for freedom to destroy all in its path. Monday 6:04PM Frontios pt 1 of 4 Tuesday 6:04PM Frontios pt 2 of 4 Wednesday 6:04PM Frontios pt 3 of 4 Season 21, Episodes 7 through 9. Doctor: Peter Davison. In the distant future, the survivors of humanity fight to survive on the planet of Frontios. When a blue police box arrives, they naturally assume that trouble is coming. They are right. 28 November Planet of Fire (now 2 episodes daily, episodes also air Fridays) 30 November The Caves of Androzani 2 December The Twin Dilemma 6 December Attack of the Cybermen (the 25 minute versions of season 22 are being used) 8 December Vengeance on Varos 12 December The Mark of the Rani 14 December The Two Doctors 19 December Timelash 21 December The Trial Of A Time Lord: The Mysterious Planet 23 December - pre-empted Christmas weekend 26 December The Trial Of A Time Lord: Mindwarp 28 December The Trial Of A Time Lord: Terror Of The Vervoids 30 December - pre-empted? 2 January through 6 January - pre-empted for Holman Cup Tennis coverage like they did in 2004 and 2005 |
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BBC Kids http://www.bbckids.ca Weeknights Midnight & 5AM EST (9PM & 2AM PST) - 2 episodes daily Weekends 2AM EST (11PM PST) - complete stories Wednesday The Monster of Peladon pts 2+3 of 6 Thursday The Monster of Peladon pts 4+5 of 6 Friday 12&5AM EST The Monster of Peladon pt 6 of 6 Season 11, Episodes 16 through 20. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. See MPT Maryland for episode details. Friday 12:30&5:30AM EST Planet of the Spiders pt 1 of 6 Season 11, Episode 21. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. The final Pertwee story brings a blue crystal the Doctor gave to Jo into sharp relief. Power hungry spiders want the crystal, and will cause all sorts of havoc on Earth to get it. Saturday Paradise Towers all 4 pts Season 24, Episodes 5 through 8. Doctor: Sylvester McCoy. BBC Kids premiere) Mel convinces the Doctor to vacation at Paradise Towers. Surprisingly, they are the only visitors. More surprisingly, visitors are not welcome. Still more surprisingly, some architect thought that an Apartment Complex could be considered high art. A wild, wooly story where characters hold disturbing secrets. Sunday Delta and the Bannermen all 3 pts Season 24, Episodes 9 through 11. Doctor: Sylvester McCoy. BBC Kids premiere) Mel convinces the Doctor to take a vacation he wins at an interstellar Toll Booth. One of their fellow holiday makers is running from military thugs who will destroy everything in Wales to get at their prey. The Doctor needs to stop letting Mel pick the vacation destinations. Monday Planet of the Spiders pts 2+3 of 6 Tuesday Planet of the Spiders pts 4+5 of 6 Season 11, Episodes 22 through 25. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. 23 November (12:30AM) Castrovalva 25 November (12:30AM) Four To Doomsday 26 November Dragonfire (BBC Kids premiere) 27 November The Happiness Patrol (BBC Kids premiere) 29 November (12:30AM) Kinda 1 December (12:30AM) The Visitation 3 December Silver Nemesis (BBC Kids premiere) 4 December The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (BBC Kids premiere) 5 December (12:30AM) Black Orchid 6 December (12:30AM) Time-Flight 8 December (12:30AM) Arc of Infinity 10 December Battlefield (BBC Kids premiere) 11 December Ghost Light (BBC Kids premiere) 12 December (12:30AM) Snakedance 14 December (12:30AM) Mawdryn Undead 16 December (12:30AM) Terminus 17 December The Curse of Fenric (BBC Kids premiere)/Survival? 18 December Survival (BBC Kids premiere)/Spearhead From Space |
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American Who http://www.americanwho.net http://www.interstellartransmissions.com/amwho/index.php (alternate link) Current episode - Richard Franklin (Captain Mike Yates) in a new interview. (Expected online today.) http://www.interstellartransmissions.com/amwho/amwho.mp3 Upcoming episodes November - Carole Ann Ford December - Lalla Ward |
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Sci-Fi Overdrive http://www.scifioverdrive.com on Lifestyle Talk Radio (LTR) http://www.lifestyletalkradio.com and Business Talk Radio (BTR) http://www.businesstalkradio.net LTR Late Friday Midnight-2AM EST (9-11PM PST, 5-7AM GMT, 4-6PM AEDT) Live LTR Stream http://www.warpradio.com/popTuner.asp?id=14175 BTR Late Sun/Early Mon 1-4AM EST (10PM-1AM PST, 6-9AM GMT, 5-8PM AEDT) Live BTR Stream http://www.warpradio.com/popTuner.asp?id=14085 Monday 7-10PM EST (12-3AM GMT http://www.cityviberadio.co.uk (UK station) Saturday 8-11PM EST (5-8PM PST) http://www.krradio.com (repeat of previous week's episode, online audio stream) Hour 1 - News & Comment. Hour 2 - James Kakalios, author of "The Physics Of Superheroes"; Adam-Troy Castro commentary. Hour 3 - Repeat of last week's Hour 2. |
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Doctor Who: Podshock http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/portal Weekly chat show with US and UK Doctor Who fans done in podcast format. |
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Starz/Encore channels in US November TV Movie Airings: Encore Mystery Friday 4AM, 4:45PM, & 11:45PM EST/PST Tuesday 9:05AM EST/PST MoviePlex Friday 5AM, 5:45PM, & 12:45AM EST/PST Doctor Who (1996) Paul McGann stars as the Doctor in this TV Movie continuation of the classic series. An untimely regeneration addles the Doctor's memory, leaving him unaware of the nature of the threat facing Earth in just a few hours. These are the last broadcasts scheduled in 2005 - if you miss it, don't expect to see the movie again in 2005. |
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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), 62-2 (28-2), 36-2 (54-2) DC/Hagerstown, Baltimore DirecTV 22,980 Baltimore Dish 22,8736 Late Saturday 12:02-2:30AM EST The Monster of Peladon movie Season 11, Episodes 15 through 20. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. A return visit to Peladon shows the Doctor that 50 years in the Galactic Federation is not enough to ensure peace and prosperity. Old allies return, but someone's allegiance may have changed. 26 November Planet of the Spiders |
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IPTV Iowa http://www.sffn.com/ http://www.iptv.org analog 11, 32, 27, 12, 21, 24, 32, 36, 36 digital 11-2 (50-2), 32-2 (35-2), 27-2 (28-2), 12-2 (45-2), 25, 18, 33, 35, 34 Des Moines DirecTV 11,474 Des Moines Dish 11,9116 Cedar Rapids DirecTV 12 Cedar Rapids Dish 12,9161 Omaha DirecTV 32 Omaha Dish 32,9146 Sioux City Dish 27,7195 Quad Cities DirecTV 36 Quad Cities Dish 36,7607 (not yet available) Saturday 11:35PM CST Timelash pts 1a+1b of 2 Season 22, Episode 10. Doctor: Colin Baker. An ambitious project - making a sequel to a non-existent story. Since the Doctor last visited Karfel, the evil Borad has come to power, bringing death and interplanetary war. Peri discovers a trap. 26 November Timelash pts 2a+2b |
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HUNGARY: |
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RTLKlub http://rtlklub.hu Doctor Who premiere 2006? Thursday 8PM? |
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GERMANY: |
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ProSieben (Pro 7) http://www.prosieben.de http://www.drwho.de Doctor Who premiere 2006. Series 1 & 2 purchased. Dubbed in German. |
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DENMARK: Broadcaster TBA. |
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BBC Three http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree http://www.radiotimes.com Doctor Who Confidential http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/confidential/ December 2005 2-00 The Christmas Invasion - airdate TBA, sometime after BBC One broadcast Sole broadcaster of Doctor Who Confidential (immediately after BBC One Series 2 broadcasts, other repeats) Time-shifted broadcasts of Series 2 in 2006 (same weekends as BBC One) First broadcaster of Torchwood (coming later in 2006) |
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ABC http://www.abc.net.au/tv Series 1 completed. Expected to buy The Christmas Invasion and Series 2. |
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CBC TV http://www.cbc.ca/television http://www.cbc.ca/doctorwho http://www.dwin.org Monday 26 December Time TBA - 2-00 The Christmas Invasion hosted by Billie Piper 2006 - Series 2. Start Date TBA. http://www.cbc.ca/planetofthedoctor "The Planet Of The Doctor" exclusive CBC.CA documentary. 6 regular episodes and 1 special. Approximately 90 minutes. |
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Prime TV http://www.primetv.co.nz http://nzdwfc.tetrap.com The Christmas Invasion and Series 2 to air in 2006 (June/July start?) |
Christmas Day - The Christmas Invasion 2006 - "Doctor Who Series Two" 13 episodes Later 2006 "Torchwood" 13 episodes |
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Thanks for reading. Until next week, take care. |
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