This Week in Doctor Who: Print Archive
Saturday 30th June 2007
This Week In Doctor Who A - June 30, 2007 (posted 30th Jun 2007, 11:13am - TWIDW post #0542) |
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THIS WEEK IN DOCTOR WHO June 30, 2007 - Vol 10, No 26 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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Section A - Everything But The PBS Stations |
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Upcoming premiere broadcasts: Saturday 30 June: ABC Australia 7:30PM - Smith and Jones (time slot premiere) BBC Two 10:30AM - The Infinite Quest (complete version, first broadcast) Skai TV 3PM - Love And Monsters een 4:05PM - The Girl In The Fireplace BBC One 7:05PM - Last Of The Time Lords, pt 3 (Series 3 Finale!) BBC Three 7:55PM - Doctor Who Confidential (45 minutes) - The Valiant Quest TV3 Ireland 8PM - The Long Game Sunday 1 July: BBC Three 7PM - Last Of The Time Lords, pt 3 BBC Three 7:55PM - Doctor Who Confidential (10 minutes) - The Valiant Quest Friday 6 July: SciFi US 8PM + 11:30PM EDT - The Runaway Bride (90 minute slot) SciFi US 9:30PM + 1AM EDT - Smith And Jones Sunday 8 July: CBBC 5PM - The Infinite Quest (complete version, encore) |
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Series 3 finishes in the UK tonight, no doubt with big surprises, shock twists, and if tradition holds they will reveal the title of the 1 hour episode airing at Christmas. If I lived in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, certain bits of France, and other spots that have access to BBC One I'd probably be bouncing off the walls right now, trying to avoid spoilers airing all over the TV, making sure nothing got in the way of catching the show live. At least the lag time for episodes in the US (and Canada, and by at least a few days in Australia) is shorter than last year. Here's to ever shrinking gaps - I'd love if we had 20+ broadcasters around the world airing episodes within a week of the UK premiere so everyone could keep up and experience the first run of Doctor Who together. |
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Last Of The Time Lords will run for 51 and a half minutes. Allow extra time. If you miss Doctor Who Confidential on BBC Three due to making sure you see all of Last Of The Time Lords, the Confidential episode is due to repeat complete (not the 10 to 15 minute version) on 6 July at 9:20PM. |
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Repeats of Series 3 begin on BBC Three on 8 July with The Runaway Bride. See listings below for details. The full version of Doctor Who Confidential 3-01 airs on 13 July. Hopefully they plan to air all the full versions of Confidential for people who want to see them but missed installments. |
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By the time this column gets out, UK viewers should have gotten to see the full version of the animated story The Infinite Quest on BBC Two, including the ending section which did not run in Totally Doctor Who. Presumably most of the UK readers of this column saw the day and time listed in the June 22/23 edition, or heard about it elsewhere. But if you missed The Infinite Quest, or if you know someone who missed it - do not fret. CBBC Channel will repeat the full 45 minute version on Sunday 8 July at 5PM BST. The Infinite Quest stars David Tennant as the Doctor, Freema Agyeman as Martha, and Anthony (Stewart) Head as The Sourge Of The Galaxy. |
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Due to coverage of the Concert For Diana, UK servicemen watching Doctor Who on the BFBS channels will have a 1 week interruption between Utopia and The Sound Of Drums. While BFBS started out Series 3 just 1 day behind the UK, it looks like they are on course to have Last Of The Time Lords on 15 July, 15 days behind the UK. |
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Canadian Who fans get a one week break from new episodes as the CBC http://www.cbc.ca/television airs a major sporting match on 2 July. Gridlock airs on 9 July. Apparently at least one CBC station in British Columbia has scheduled a repeat of The Runaway Bride for 2 July, as the match should be over by 8PM on the West Coast, but information is sketchy at best. If you have access to a West Coast CBC station - check that specific station's schedule as opposed to the national one. |
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The USA premiere of Series 3 on SciFi http://www.scifi.com is this Friday July 6 at 8PM EDT (PDT on West Coast Feed). |
Friday July 6: 8AM Eastern - 8 hour marathon of Series 2 in the Daytime Rotation - Rise Of The Cybermen through Doomsday, skipping The Idiot's Lantern. 8PM and 11:30PM Eastern - The Runaway Bride - Christmas episode with Catherine Tate 9:30PM and 12:30AM Eastern - Smith And Jones - introduction of Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman) |
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Beginning July 13, SciFi has Doctor Who airing at 9PM and 11PM Eastern. On August 10, the first showing moves to 8PM Eastern to accomodate the new Flash Gordon series. August 17 sees the second airing move to 1AM Eastern. Last Fall SciFi's schedule changed repeated during Doctor Who series 2 due to ratings problems in the late evening, so do not be surprised if the 2nd airing time moves suddenly during the run beyond the already scheduled change. |
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For press releases on Doctor Who, keep an eye on the BBC Press Office http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice and C21 Media http://www.c21media.net . |
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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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FIRST RUN BROADCASTS: |
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New Series General Information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho http://www.bbc.co.uk/sja 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/2 |
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BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone http://www.radiotimes.com Totally Doctor Who http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/totally 16:9 Widescreen Digital,14:9 Cropped Letterbox Analogue Saturday 6:15PM BST "The Weakest Link - Doctor Who Special (2007)" encore of the special from March Saturday 7:05PM BST 3-13 Last of the Time Lords pt 3 of 3 (51 and a half minutes, 3rd Series Finale!) |
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BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo Saturday 10AM BST Totally Doctor Who 2-12 (2nd Series Finale) Saturday 10:30AM BST "The Infinite Quest" complete 45 minute version of the animated story, starring David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, and Anthony Head |
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CBBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc http://www.bbc.co.uk/sja Saturday 6:30PM BST Totally Doctor Who 2-12, including part 12 of "The Infinite Quest" |
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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 Saturday 7:55PM, Friday 9:20PM BST DWC 3-13 The Valiant Quest (45 minutes) (3rd Series Finale!) Sunday 7PM, Friday 8:25PM BST 3-13 Last of the Time Lords pt 3 of 3 (50 minutes) Sunday 7:55PM and 3:20AM BST DWC 3-13 The Valiant Quest (10 minutes) 9 July 8PM BST 3-00 The Runaway Bride (60 minutes) 13 July 7PM BST 3-01 Smith and Jones 13 July 7:50PM BST DWC 3-01 Meet Martha Jones (40 minutes) First broadcaster of Doctor Who Confidential |
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BBC Radio Wales http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales/sites/doctorwhobackintime Three new installments of Julian Carey's irregular behind the scenes look at Doctor Who, recorded in Wales where Who is made. Episodes remain on the BBC Radio Wales' Listen Again page for 1 week after the original broadcast. Until they take it down - "Back In Time - Interrogation" (1 hour special) BBC Radio Wales takes listener questions from e-mail and interrogates David Tennant (The Doctor), Freema Agyeman (Martha), Russell T Davies (fellow currently running things), and a Dalek (Exterminatus Experticus). |
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BBC 7 http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7 20 and 27 July Time TBA "Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf" 2 part radio adaptation of Toby Hadoke's autobiographical stage play, originally presented at the 2006 Edinburgh fringe festival. Includes Louise Jameson and Colin Baker in the cast. |
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MILITARY: |
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BFBS http://www.ssvc.com/bfbs/tv/bfbs1listing/Look_Ahead_Frameset.htm Due to coverage of the Concert for Diana on 1 July, the Doctor Who schedule for military servicemen will be shifted back 1 more week. BFBS 1: Saturday - Totally Doctor Who pre-empted Sunday pre-empted BFBS 2: Saturday 7PM CET 3-11 Utopia Saturday 7:45PM CET DWC 3-11 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello (45 minutes) Friday 8:45PM CET DWC 3-11 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello (15 minutes) BFBS Navy: Sunday 7AM CET 3-11 Utopia pt 1 of 3 Sunday 7:45PM CET DWC 3-11 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello (45 minutes) Sunday night pre-emptd Late Friday 2:45AM, Saturday 7 July 8:45AM DWC 3- 11 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello (15 minutes) |
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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 16:9 widescreen digital, 16:9 letterbox analog Monday (Nationally) - pre-empted for sports Monday 8PM PDT (some CBC affiliates in British Columbia only, if the game is over) - 3-00 The Runaway Bride (90 minutes, encore) 9 July 8PM 3-03 Gridlock 16 July 8PM 3-04 Daleks in Manhattan pt 1 of 2 23 July 8PM 3-05 Evolution of the Daleks pt 2 of 2 30 July 8PM 3-06 The Lazarus Experiment Fall 2007 - Torchwood Series 1 Co-producer on Torchwood. First broadcaster to buy Torchwood. 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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AUSTRALIA: |
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ABC http://www.abc.net.au/tv http://www.sfsa.org.au 16:9 widescreen digital, 14:9 cropped letterbox analog. Saturday 7:30PM 3-01 Smith and Jones Saturday 7 July 7:30PM 3-02 The Shakespeare Code 14 July 7:30PM 3-03 Gridlock 21 July 7:30PM 3-04 Daleks in Manhattan pt 1 of 2 |
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SciFi http://www.scifi.com http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho 16:9 Letterbox. Sporadic repeats in the Daytime Rotation section of schedule. Friday 8AM EDT/PDT 2-05 Rise of the Cybermen pt 1 of 2 Friday 9AM EDT/PDT 2-06 The Age of Steel pt 2 of 2 Friday 10AM EDT/PDT 2-08 The Impossible Planet pt 1 of 2 Friday 11AM EDT/PDT 2-09 The Satan Pit pt 2 of 2 Friday Noon EDT/PDT 2-10 Love & Monsters Friday 1PM EDT/PDT 2-11 Fear Her Friday 2PM EDT/PDT 2-12 Army of Ghosts pt 1 of 2 Friday 3PM EDT/PDT 2-13 Doomsday pt 2 of 2 Friday 8PM + 11:30PM EDT/PDT 3-00 The Runaway Bride  (3rd Series Premiere - 90 minutes)Friday 9:30PM + 1AM EDT/PDT 3-01 Smith and Jones 13 July 9PM + 11PM EDT/PDT 3-02 The Shakespeare Code 20 July 9PM + 11PM EDT/PDT 3-03 Gridlock 27 July 9PM + 11PM EDT/PDT 3-04 Daleks in Manhattan pt 1 of 2 3 August 9PM + 11PM EDT/PDT 3-05 Evolution of the Daleks pt 2 of 2 10 August 8PM + 11PM EDT/PDT 3-06 The Lazarus Experiment (times are changing to accomodate the new Flash Gordon series - do not be caught off guard!) 17 August 8AM to 4PM EDT/PDT "Series 1 Daytime Rotation - 8 Episodes" 17 August 8PM + 1AM EDT/PDT 3-07 42 24 August 8PM + 1AM EDT/PDT 3-08 Human Nature pt 1 of 2 |
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BELGIUM (& The Netherlands): |
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een Network http://www.een.be Saturday 4:05PM CET 2-04 The Girl in the Fireplace 7 July 1:55PM CET 2-05 Rise of the Cybermen pt 1 of 2 (een loves to vary the start time) |
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TV3 http://www.tv3.ie Saturday 8PM, Late Thursday 12:55AM BST 1-07 The Long Game 7 July - pre-empted Late 12 July 12:55AM BST 1-08 Father's Day |
REPEATS AND OTHER TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS: |
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BBC Online http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho 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. Doctor Who Confidential http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/confidential The 13 episodes from Series 1 of the BBC Three series all online via Real Player in the CutDown format used for repeats and the Series 1 DVDs. Also, numerous video diaries and trailers. Also - Attack Of The Graske - interactive game, starring David Tennant as the Doctor and you as the companion |
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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 12:15PM and 1AM, Sunday 10:15AM BST 2-13 Doomsday pt 2 of 2 7 July 4PM, 8 July 10AM BST 1-01 Rose |
UKTV Drama Premiere of Classic and New Doctor Who on this station 14 July 8AM BST "An Unearthly Child - An Unearthly Child" ep 1 of 4 Classic Series 1, Episode 1. Doctor: William Hartnell. 14 July 8:35AM BST "The Chase - The Executioners" ep 1 of 6 14 July 9:10AM BST "The Chase - The Death Of Doctor Who" ep 5 of 6 Classic Series 2, Episodes 30 and 34. Doctor: William Hartnell. 14 July 9:40AM BST Inferno ep 1 of 7 Classic Series 7, Episode 19. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. 14 July 10:10AM BST Inferno ep 7 of 7 Classic Series 7, Episode 25. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. 14 July 10:40AM BST The Caves of Androzani all 4 pts or omnibus Classic Series 21, Episodes 17 through 20. Doctor: Peter Davison. 14 July 12:40PM BST The Curse of Fenric all 4 pts or omnibus Classic Series 26, Episodes 8 through 11. Doctor: Sylvester McCoy. 14 July 2:30PM BST The Three Doctors all 4 eps or omnibus Classic Series 10, Episodes 1 through 4. Doctor: Jon Pertwee. 14 July 4:25PM BST The Deadly Assassin all 4 pts or omnibus Classic Series 14, Episodes 9 through 12. Doctor: Tom Baker. 14 July 6PM BST 1-01 Rose 14 July 7PM BST 1-09 The Empty Child pt 1 of 2 14 July 8PM BST 1-10 The Doctor Dances pt 2 of 2 15 July 8AM BST "The Chase - The Death Of Doctor Who" ep 5 of 6 Classic Series 2, Episode 34. Doctor: William Hartnell. 15 July 8:30AM BST The Two Doctors all 3 pts or omnibus Classic Series 22, Episodes 7 through 9. Doctor: Colin Baker. 15 July 11:20AM BST Attack of the Cybermen all 2 pts or omnibus Classic Series 22, Episodes 1 through 2. Doctor: Colin Baker. 15 July 1:15PM BST "Doctor Who" 1996 TV Movie 15 July 3PM BST 1-01 Rose 15 July 4PM BST 1-13 The Parting of the Ways pt 2 of 2 15 July 5PM BST 2-01 New Earth 15 July 6PM BST 2-03 School Reunion 15 July 7PM BST 2-12 Army of Ghosts pt 1 of 2 15 July 8PM BST 2-13 Doomsday pt 2 of 2 |
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TVE Clan http://www.rtve.es Series 1 repeats - can't verify which episodes are airing when, but here are the broadcast times Saturday 2:15PM, 8:30PM, and 9:14PM CET 1-?? Sunday 2:15PM and 9:15PM CET 1-?? Monday 4PM and 9:15PM and 3:30AM CET 1-?? Tuesday 4PM and 9:15PM and 3:30AM CET 1-?? Wednesday 4PM and 9:15PM and 3:30AM CET 1-?? Thursday 4:25PM and 9:15PM CET 1-?? Friday 4:55AM CET 1-?? Saturday 7 July 4:55AM and 2:45PM and 9:30PM and 10PM CET 1-?? |
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ROMANIA - TVR2 http://www.tvr.ro not airing this weekend |
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AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST: |
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Showtime Arabia http://www.showtimearabia.com ShowSeries 1 (all airings 2 hours later on ShowSeries 1 Extra) - Series 2 Repeats: Thursday 6PM, Friday 7 and 11AM UAE 2-12 Army of Ghosts pt 1 of 2 |
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UKTV http://www.uktv.com.au http://www.sfsa.org.au All times 2 hours later on UKTV + 2. Times listed are Australian Eastern Standard. 50 minute timeslot - no Doctor Who Confidential. Tuesday 7:30PM, 8 July 6PM AEST 1-01 Rose 10 July 7:30PM, 15 July 6PM AEST 1-02 The End Of The World 17 July 7:30PM, 22 July 6PM AEST 1-03 The Unquiet Dead 24 July 7:30PM, 29 July 6PM AEST 1-04 Aliens of London pt 1 of 2 31 July 7:30PM AEST 1-05 World War Three pt 2 of 2 |
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BBC Entertainment http://www.bbcentertainment.com Series 1 Repeat Run starts in July. 9 July 8PM 1-01 Rose |
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Ztele http://www.ztele.com/index.jsp Cropped 4:3 pan and scan. Episodes dubbed in French. Series 2 Repeat Run. Late Saturday 3AM EDT 2-12 L'armee Des Ombres pt 1 of 2 Monday 9PM, Late 7 July 3AM EDT 2-13 Adieu Rose pt 2 of 2 9 July 9PM, Late 14 July 3AM EDT 2-00 L'invasion De Noel |
BBC Kids http://www.bbckids.ca BBCK http://www.bbck.ca http://www.bbck.ca/ontv/show_drwho.aspx Late Saturday 2AM EDT/11PM PDT The Sun Makers all 4 pts Classic Season 14, Episodes 13 through 16. Doctor: Tom Baker. Late Sunday 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Underworld all 4 pts Classic Season 15, Episodes 17 through 20. Doctor: Tom Baker. Late 7 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Classic 15.06 The Invasion of Time pts 1,2,+3 Late 8 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Classic 15.06 The Invasion of Time pts 4,5,+6 Late 14 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Classic 16.01 The Ribos Operation Late 15 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Classic 16.02 The Pirate Planet Late 21 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Classic 16.03 The Stones of Blood Late 22 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Classic 16.04 The Androids of Tara Late 28 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Classic 16.05 The Power of Kroll Late 29 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT Classic 16.06 The Armageddon Factor pts 1,2,+3 |
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BBC America http://www.bbcamerica.com 16:9 Letterbox. Series 2 in September 2007. Saturday 7PM and 2AM EDT/4PM and 11PM PDT 1-03 The Unquiet Dead Sunday 11AM EDT/8AM PDT, 7 July 7PM and 2AM EDT/4PM and 11PM PDT 1-04 Aliens of London pt 1 of 2 8 July 11AM EDT/8AM PDT, 14 July 7PM and 2AM EDT/4PM and 11PM PDT 1-05 World War Three pt 2 of 2 15 July 11AM EDT/8AM PDT, 21 July 7PM and 2AM EDT/4PM and 11PM PDT 1-06 Dalek 22 July 11AM EDT/8AM PDT, Late 28 July 2AM EDT/11PM PDT 1-07 The Long Game 29 July 11AM EDT/8AM PDT 1-08 Father's Day 8 September - presumed Series 2 start date |
Doctor Who: Podshock http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/portal http://www.gallifreyone.com Weekly chat show with US and UK Doctor Who fans done in podcast format. Episode 86 now online. |
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1) GERMANY - ProSieben http://www.prosieben.de http://www.drwho.de Doctor Who premiere TBA. Series 1 and 2 purchased. Dubbed in German. 2) RUSSIA - STS TV http://www.ctc-tv.ru http://www.ctc-tv.ru/series/DoctorWho Series 1 Completed. 3) HUNGARY (airing as Ki Vagi, Doki?) - Cool TV http://www.cooltv.hu Series 2 completed. RTL Klub http://rtlklub.hu http://gportal.hu/portal/doctorwho Series 1 completed. 4) MALAYSIA - Astro - Box Office Events http://www.astro.com.my/v5 Series 1 and 2 completed. Next air dates to be announced. 5) NETHERLANDS - Nederland 3 http://nederland3.nl Series 1 completed. 6) DENMARK - DR 1 http://www.dr.dk/tv Series 1 completed. 7) HONG KONG - ATV World http://www.hkatv.com/world/05 Series 2 completed. 8) NORWAY - NRK2 http://www.nrk.no http://www2.nrk.no/program/doktor_who Series 1 repeats completed. 10) FINLAND - TV2 http://www.yle.fi/tv2 No longer on schedule. (Aliens of London was shown on the 1st) 11) SOUTH KOREA - KBS2 http://www.kbs.co.kr http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/doctorwho/index.html Series 2 completed. 12) FRANCE - France 4 http://www.france4.tv Series Two completed in French and English 13) NEW ZEALAND - Prime TV http://www.primetv.co.nz http://nzdwfc.tetrap.com 4:3 cropped pan and scan. Series 1 Repeats Completed. 14) JAPAN - BS-2 http://www.nhk.or.jp/bs Series 1 and 2 Completed. 15) ITALY - Jimmy http://www.jimmy140.it http://www.jimmy140.it/contenuti/serie/doctor_who/2 Series 2 completed. 16) ISRAEL - Yes Stars http://www.yes.co.il http://www.yes.co.il/Content/MoviesAndSeries.aspx? world=ser&cell_id=channel_22 17) POLAND - TVP1 http://ww6.tvp.pl/2.dzialy Off The Schedule. 18) SWEDEN - SVT 2 http://www.svt.se Series 1 completed. 19) MEXICO/LATIN AMERICA - People + Arts http://tupeople.com/_home/index.shtml http://tupeople.com/dr_who/index.shtml - Series 2 completed. 20) UKRAINE - ICTV 21) SPAIN/PORTUGAL - Digital Plus http://www.plus.es People + Arts Chanel 27. Series 1 Repeats |
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Column continues in Section B ... |
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Thanks for reading. Until next week, take care. |
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