This Week in Doctor Who: Print Archive
Wednesday 22nd March 2006
This Week In Doctor Who - March 22, 2006 (posted 22nd Mar 2006, 12:56pm - TWIDW post #0389) |
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THIS WEEK IN DOCTOR WHO March 22, 2006 - Vol 9, No 12 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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Thursday 23 March: People + Arts (Spain/Portugal) 10:30PM CET - The Doctor Dances Friday 24 March: SciFi US 9PM EST/PST - The Unquiet Dead Sunday 26 March: Cool TV (Hungary) 7PM - Dalek ATV World (Hong Kong) 11:50PM - Dalek Tuesday 28 March: Ztélé Canada 8PM - Á La Croisée Des Chemins (1st Series Finale) |
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Joey Reynolds of American Who http://www.americanwho.net reports that SciFi's http://www.scifi.com premiere ratings for Rose on March 17 were 1.58 million viewers at 9PM EST and .78 million viewers at 11PM EST, while The End Of The World had 1.61 million viewers at 10PM EST and .78 million viewers at Midnight EST. These numbers are lower than the firstrun ratings for traditional SciFi Friday programs Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Battlestar Galactica, but better than reruns of those shows typically receive and apparently above nearly anything else SciFi ever airs bar premieres of major miniseries. SciFi has yet to give an official press release on ratings results. No early results are available for the Sunday night or Monday morning repeats yet. |
If you missed the US premiere, Rose airs one more time - Thursday night at Midnight EST. The End Of The World airs twice more - Thursday night at 1AM EST, Friday at 8PM EST. Doctor Who regularly airs at 9PM & Midnight Eastern, Sunday at 11PM Eastern (12:30AM this weekend). |
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YLE in Finland has a press release about their upcoming broadcast of Doctor Who. Months after the BBC announced a sale to YLE's TV2, we have a tentative premiere date of Autumn 2006 (probably September). The release (in Finnish) is at http://www.yle.fi/tv2/?p=jutut&ID=1141 . Kristoffer Lawson http://people.fishpool.fi/~setok has kindly provided us with a translation of the article. Doctor Who arrives in Finland The BBC's new version of the cult 1960s series Doctor Who crazed the Brits last year. What will happen to the Finns when Doctor Who and his companions arrive on our screens in autumn on Channel Two? Doctor Who is a man who travels through time and space and who confronts numerous weird monsters and dangers on his adventures. Doctor Who's arch enemies are the Daleks who must destroy all life in the universe in order to survive. The original Doctor Who series was shown in Britain during the years 1963 - 1989. Its impressive 26-year journey even produced 600 episodes, 150 stories and two feature length films. During the first years of the series the main character, Doctor Who, was played by William Hartnell, but the main actor has changed several times during the years. In addition to normal Brits, people including Rowan Atkinson, Elizabeth Hurley, Robbie Williams and Stephen Fry have publicly announced being fans of the Doctor Who series. A new version of the series The BBC long developed the idea for creating new episodes to this family sci-fi show. The real action started in 2003 when one of British TV's most gifted scriptwriters, Russell T Davies, was tempted into creating the new episodes. In the new episodes Doctor Who is played by Christopher Eccleston, who is known in England for his previous serious roles. As Doctor Who Eccleston gets to play a completely new side of himself - one who is happy, ambitious and even funny. Doctor Who's attractive assistant, Rose, is played by the beautiful and energetic Billie Piper. The series' 13 new episodes were completed last year and the new Doctor Who gained huge popularity in England. The episodes shown in the autumn on YLE TV2 begin with the first encounter of Rose Tyler and the mysterious Doctor Who, which changes Rose's secure life completely. |
Russell T Davies (the man behind the Doctor Who revival and executive producer on spinoff Torchwood) has told Sci-Fi Wire http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire in an interview http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=35094 that Torchwood will begin filming in May and should premiere in the UK in October 2006. Torchwood stars John Barrowman resuming his role of Captain Jack Harkness (Doctor Who Series 1 episodes 9 through 13) and Eve Miles as Gwen. |
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On Tuesday 28 March the BBC will have a press conference for the Second series of Doctor Who in Cardiff. Last year they held a conference on 8 March which revealed the Series One premiere date and launched a massive amount of publicity for the show. There is every reason to believe that the 28 March 2006 press conference will go much the same way, so hopefully by the time of the next TWIDW column we will have an officially confirmed premiere date (most people believe 15 April right now - but it's not confirmed). |
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BBC Four http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour in the UK is having a theme week of 1973 programming in early April to herald the start of a repeat run of the recent hit series Life On Mars (man from 2006 wakes up in what is apparently 1973). The Jon Pertwee Doctor Who story The Green Death will air as part of the theme week (originally aired in May & June 1973). The current schedule: Monday 3 April 7:10PM - The Green Death episode 1 Monday 3 April 7:35PM - The Green Death episode 2 Tuesday 4 April 7:10PM - The Green Death episode 3 Tuesday 4 April 7:35PM - The Green Death episode 4 Wednesday 5 April 7:10PM - The Green Death episode 5 Wednesday 5 April 7:35PM - The Green Death episode 6 |
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The Green Death stars Jon Pertwee as Doctor Who (3rd incarnation), Katy Manning as Jo Grant, Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge- Stewart, John Levene as Sgt. Benton, Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates, with BOSS and Bessie as themselves. It is hoped that BBC Four will use the restored masters for these episodes done when the story was released on DVD in 2004. |
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French Canadian channel Ztele http://www.ztele.com/index.jsp concludes their run through Series One (the 2005 episodes) on Tuesday March 28. Once the repeats of Á La Croisée Des Chemins conclude, Doctor Who will leave the schedule for the time being. |
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If anyone at Digital Plus http://www.plus.es/codigo/default.asp (satellite service in Spain & Portugal) reads the column, it appears from your schedule that Doctor Who on People + Arts is going into repeats instead of airing the last 3 episodes in Series One (Boom Town, Bad Wolf, and The Parting Of The Ways). Is this correct? |
Most of Europe is switching to Daylight Savings Time this weekend (Sunday 26 March). North America stays on Standard Time until 2 April. Bear this in mind if you're trying to listen to a program live from a country that is changing time on a different date from yours (or isn't changing at all). |
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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.scifi.com/doctorwho 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. Attack Of The Graske - interactive game available to UK residents only as part of the trials of the BBC broadband service, starring David Tennant as the Doctor and you as the companion |
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CANADA (French): |
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Ztelé http://www.ztele.com/index.jsp Friday 9PM, Saturday 8AM, Sunday 4PM, Tuesday 2PM EST 1-12 Le Grand Méchant Loup pt 1 of 2 Tuesday 8PM EST 1-13 À La Croisée des Chemins pt 2 of 2  4:3 cropped pan & scan. Same French dub as France 4. 31 March 9PM EST (and repeats) 1-13 À La Croisée des Chemins pt 2 of 2 |
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Digital Plus http://www.plus.es/codigo/default.asp People + Arts Thursday 10:30PM & 2:30AM, Friday 6:30AM & 3PM, Saturday 6AM, 2 & 9:30PM CET 1-10 The Doctor Dances pt 2 of 2 30 March 10:30PM & 2:30AM, 31 March 6:30AM & 3PM, 1 April 6AM, 2 & 9:30PM CET 1-01? Rose? repeat? - based on the online schedule, People + Arts is going into repeats without airing the last 3 episodes of Series 1. 6 April 10:30PM & 2:30AM, 7 April 6:30AM & 3PM, 8 April 6AM, 2 & 9:30PM CET 1-02? The End Of The World? repeat? 13 April 10:30PM & 2:30AM, 14 April 6:30AM & 3PM, 15 April 6AM, 2 & 9:30PM CET 1-03? The Unquiet Dead? repeat? 20 April 10:30PM & 2:30AM, 21 April 6:30AM & 3PM, 22 April 6AM, 2 & 9:30PM CET 1-04? Aliens of London? pt 1 of 2 repeat? 27 April 10:30PM & 2:30AM, 28 April 6:30AM & 3PM, 29 April 6AM, 2 & 9:30PM CET 1-05? World War Three? pt 2 of 2 repeat? |
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Cool TV http://www.cooltv.hu Saturday 7PM CET 1-05 World War Three pt 2 of 2 Sunday 7PM & 2:05AM CET 1-06 Dalek |
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USA: |
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Sci-Fi http://www.scifi.com http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho Late Thursday 12AM EST/PST 1-01 Rose Late Thursday 1AM, Friday 8PM EST/PST 1-02 The End Of The World Friday 9PM & Midnight, Late Sunday 12:30AM EST/PST 1-03 The Unquiet Dead 16:9 Letterbox. 30 March 10AM EST/PST 1-03 The Unquiet Dead 31 March 9PM & Midnight EST/PST, 2 April 11PM EDT/PDT 1-04 Aliens of London pt 1 of 2 7 April 9PM & Midnight, 9 April 11PM EDT/PDT 1-05 World War Three pt 2 of 2 14 April 9PM & Midnight, 16 April 11PM EDT/PDT 1-06 Dalek 21 April 9PM & Midnight, 23 April 11PM EDT/PDT 1-07 The Long Game 28 April 9PM & Midnight, 30 April 11PM EDT/PDT 1-08 Father's Day |
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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 14:9 Cropped Letterbox. 8 April 11AM-5PM New Series Weekend - Episodes 1 through 6 9 April 11AM-6PM New Series Weekend - Episodes 7 through 13 |
South African Airlines - The End Of The World |
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Thomsonfly Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, British Midland Airlines, British Airways, Air New Zealand - various episodes |
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OTHER TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS: |
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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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BBC Four http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour (Airing as part of 1973 week) 3 April 7:10PM BST The Green Death eps 1+2 of 6 4 April 7:10PM BST The Green Death eps 3+4 of 6 5 April 7:10PM BST The Green Death eps 5+6 of 6 |
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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) Saturday 7-9AM GMT The Curse of Peladon movie Season 9, Episodes 5 through 8. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. On a mission for the Time Lords, the 3rd Doctor and Jo impersonate the delegation from Earth as the Planet Peladon seeks admission to the Galactic Federation. One of the delegates is a murderer and other treachery is afoot. Sunday 6-9AM BST The Sea Devils movie Season 9, Episodes 9 through 14. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. The Doctor and Jo visit the Master in prison, only to find themselves involved when oil rigs start sinking off the coast and mysterious prehistoric monsters are sighted. The Doctor is sure the Master is involved, but he's locked away in a cell on a remote island. How could he do anything? Cameo appearance by 1 April 6-9AM BST The Mutants 2 April 6:10-9AM BST The Time Monster 8 April 7-9AM BST The Three Doctors 8 & 9 April Doctor Who 2005 Series 1 Weekend - See New Series Section Above 9 April 7-9AM BST Carnival Of Monsters 15 April 6-8:45AM BST Frontier In Space 16 April 6-9AM BST The Green Death 22 April 7:10-9AM BST The Time Warrior 23 April 6-9AM BST Invasion of the Dinosaurs 29 April 6:10-9AM BST The Monster of Peladon 30 April 6:10-9AM BST Planet of the Spiders |
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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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BBC Kids http://www.bbckids.ca Weeknights 2 & 5AM EST (11PM & 2AM PST) - 2 episodes daily Weekends 2AM EST (11PM PST) - complete stories Wednesday Black Orchid both pts Season 19, Episodes 17 through 18. Doctor: Peter Davison. In the 1920s, a dinner party in need of a Doctor is initially delighted when the 5th Doctor, Adric, Nyssa, and Tegan arrive. When one of the guests is murdered and the Doctor becomes the prime suspect, the partygoers begin to regret being so glad to have him around. Guest starring a cricket pitch as itself. Thursday Time-Flight pts 1+2 of 4 Friday Time-Flight pts 3+4 of 4 Season 19, Episodes 23 through 26. Doctor: Peter Davison. Reeling from the shocking events in Earthshock (which you still can't see due to a contractual issue keeping BBC Kids from being able to buy that story), the TARDIS crew finally arrive at Heathrow Airport in modern times. As Tegan rethinks her career, the Doctor tries to find out how a Concorde could disappear from space and time. Guest starring a Concorde aircraft as itself. Saturday Terror of the Zygons all 4 pts Season 13, Episodes 1 through 4. Doctor: Tom Baker. Having received a signal from the Brigadier, the 4th Doctor, Sarah, and Harry return to Britain. Oil rigs are sinking, and the Doctor doesn't like them as much as he did back in the era of The Sea Devils. But people are dying, so he'll look into the matter. Mysterious goings-on are going onward at Loch Ness. People are being "replaced". And a monster lurks nearby. Guest starring Robbie as the Loch Ness Monster. Sunday Planet of Evil all 4 pts Season 13, Episodes 5 through 8. Doctor: Tom Baker. The TARDIS misses London by a mere 35,186 years and the length of the galaxy. On a planet where matter and anti-matter co-exist, those who try to take anti-matter for themselves are in danger of imminent pain and death. Monday Arc of Infinity pts 1+2 of 4 Tuesday Arc of Infinity pts 3+4 of 4 Season 20, Episodes 1 through 4. Doctor: Peter Davison. After another end of story tragedy, the TARDIS crew has shrunk again. The 5th Doctor is a victim of identity theft - a being from another universe tries to copy his body as a template to enable it to cross over, get some revenge, and set up life over here. The Time Lords think this is a bad idea. Guest starring Colin Baker as Maxil. 29 March Snakedance 31 March Mawdryn Undead 1 April pre-empted, Daylight Savings Time 2 April Pyramids of Mars 4 April Terminus 6 April Enlightenment 8 April The Android Invasion 9 April The Brain of Morbius 10 April The King's Demons 11 April Warriors of the Deep 13 April The Awakening 14 April Frontios 15 April "?" 16 April "?" 18 April Planet of Fire 20 April The Caves of Androzani 22 April "?" 23 April "?" 24 April The Twin Dilemma |
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American Who http://www.americanwho.net http://www.interstellartransmissions.com/amwho/index.php (alternate link) Current episode - Barry Letts discusses his friend Robert Sloman (recently deceased) and gives his views on the 2005 Series of Doctor Who. Dan Harris discusses Gary Downie (recently decased). http://www.interstellartransmissions.com/amwho/amwho.mp3 Upcoming episodes March - Lalla Ward April - Patrick Troughton tribute (repeat) May - Jon Pertwee tribute (repeat) |
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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, 7-10AM BST, 3-6PM AEDT) Live BTR Stream http://www.warpradio.com/popTuner.asp?id=14085 Monday 6-9PM EST (12-3AM BST) http://www.cityviberadio.co.uk 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 - Corin Nemec (Stargate SG-1, Parker Lewis Can't Lose) on Sci-Fi Channel movie "SS Doomtrooper"; Adam- Troy Castro. Hour 3 (not in Lifestyle Talk Radio broadcast) - last week's interview with Noel Clarke (Mickey on Doctor Who! - new interview, not the one for American Who in 2005); Robert Berman and Mark Altman (Free Enterprise). |
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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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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 Midnight-1:35AM EST The Curse of Peladon movie Season 9, Episodes 5 through 8. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. See UKTV Gold for story details. 1 April The Sea Devils 8 April The Mutants 15 April The Time Monster |
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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 Saturday 11:35PM CST Delta and the Bannermen pt 3 of 3 Season 24, Episode 11. Doctor: Sylvester McCoy. The Bannermen set out to wreak havoc at the holiday camp unless Delta surrenders for death. Late Saturday Midnight CST Dragonfire pt 1 of 3 Season 24, Episode 12. Doctor: Sylvester McCoy. The 7th Doctor and Mel have arrived on an ice planet to get a quick lunch. Alas, intergalactic rogue Sabalom Glitz is back with claims of hidden treasure. 1 April 11:35PM Dragonfire pts 2+3 8 April Robot pts 1+2 Iowa Public TV is buying the stories of the Doctor who won the pledge poll. At last word, Tom Baker (4th Doctor) was winning by a large margin and the poll had closed. Based on that info, these episodes are likely to air.) 15 April Robot pts 3+4 22 April The Ark In Space pts 1+2 29 April The Ark In Space pts 3+4 |
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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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Danmarks Radio Doctor Who premiere TBA. |
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JAPAN - broadcaster TBA. |
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EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST: |
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BBC Prime http://www.bbcprime.com 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 |
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AUSTRALIA: |
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ABC http://www.abc.net.au/tv http://www.sfsa.org.au The Christmas Invasion and Series 2 to air in 2006. |
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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?) |
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BFBS http://www.ssvc.com/bfbs/tv/bfbs1listing/Look_Ahead_Frameset.htm Programming service for UK military. Episodes air shortly after UK premieres. |
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CANADA: |
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CBC TV http://www.cbc.ca/television http://www.cbc.ca/doctorwho http://www.dwin.org 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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Jimmy http://www.jimmy140.it http://www.jimmy140.it/contenuti/serie/doctor_who/1 Series One completed. |
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BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone http://www.radiotimes.com 16:9 Widescreen Digital,14:9 Cropped Letterbox Analogue Primary broadcaster of Doctor Who. Series Two Saturdays 7PM (start date TBA) "Totally Doctor Who" - CBBC magazine show to air with Series Two. Doctor Who Series 2 Episode Titles: 2-01 New Earth 2-02 Tooth and Claw 2-03 School Reunion 2-04 The Girl in the Fireplace 2-05 Rise of the Cybermen pt 1 of 2 2-06 The Age of Steel pt 2 of 2 2-07 The Idiot's Lantern 2-08 "?" pt 1 of 2 2-09 The Satan Pit pt 2 of 2 2-10 Love & Monsters 2-11 "?" 2-12 Army of Ghosts pt 1 of 2 2-13 Doomsday pt 2 of 2 |
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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/ Sole broadcaster of Doctor Who Confidential (immediately after BBC One Series 2 broadcasts, other repeats) Time-shifted broadcasts of Series 2 (same weekends as BBC One) First broadcaster of Torchwood (coming later this year) Doctor Who Confidential Series 2 Episode Titles: 2-01 New New Doctor 2-02 Fear Factor 2-03 Friends Reunited 2-04 From Script to Screen |
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Thanks for reading. Until next week, take care. |
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