This Week In Doctor Who - February 7, 2009
(posted 7th Feb 2009, 3:47pm - TWIDW post #0815)

This Week In Doctor Who
February 7, 2009 - Vol 12, No 6
The weekly guide to Doctor Who broadcasts worldwide since 1998.
by Benjamin F. Elliott
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thisweekindoctorwho
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/torchwood

Upcoming Premiere Broadcasts:
Saturday 7 February:
KBS 2 South Korea Late 12:25AM - Forest Of The Dead
Sunday 8 February:
KBS 2 South Korea Late 12:25AM - Midnight
BBC Entertainment South Africa 7PM and Midnight CAT - Gridlock

Doctor Who is going HD! News broke earlier this week that the
specials, beginning with Planet Of The Dead, will be made in high
definition. Doctor Who has been made in 16:9 widescreen since the
revival began in 2005, but the 56 episodes to date were made in
standard definition video. The BBC's policy for years has been that
all new production would be in HD by 2010.

Expect the new episodes to appear on BBC HD in the UK as well as BBC
One and BBC Three. Hopefully the HD version will help with
international sales and maintaining deals with existing broadcasters,
where more and more of them want HD product.

Radio - The Toby Hadoke play "Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf" repeats
this Sunday at 6PM and Midnight GMT on BBC Radio 7
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio7 . You can listen on digital radio in the
UK, digital TV in the UK, on streaming audio worldwide, and through
the listen again feature for a week after the broadcast. Toby Hadoke
will be at the Gallifrey convention in Los Angeles, CA, USA from 13
to 15 February.

Ireland - TV3 is starting a repeat run of Doctor Who, over a year after their last broadcast of the show. Hopefully the repeats of Series 2 (albeit in late night) are a precurser to airing Series 3. The repeats start late Thursday 19 February at 1:35AM.

Gallifrey - Some of the readership will be at the Gallifrey
Convention http://www.gallifreyone.com in Los Angeles next weekend. I
had hoped to make it there again (I was there in 2007 and 2008), but
it will not be possible this time. I am planning to be back next
year - whether you like it, or not.

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 .

Listings for North and South America are in This Week In Doctor Who
Western Hemisphere. Sarah Jane Adventures and Podcasts are in This
Week In Doctor Who Spinoffs. Torchwood info is in Torchwood This Week.

Corrections and updates are welcome at thisweekindoctorwho-
owner@yahoogroups.com , TWIDW on AOL IM , and thebfe on Yahoo
Messenger. The listings:

FIRST RUN BROADCASTS:

New Series General Information:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sja
http://www.cbc.ca/doctorwho
http://www.doctorwhonews.com
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/doctorwho/index.html
http://www.nrk.no/programmer/sider/doktor_who

UK:

BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone http://www.radiotimes.com
http://uk-tv-guide.com
16:9 Widescreen Digital,14:9 Cropped Letterbox Analogue
Easter 2009 4-15 Planet of the Dead estimated 60 minute length
Later 2009/2010 "The other 3 specials - final episodes with David
Tennant as The Doctor"
2010 "Series 5 - 13 episodes - starring the person being announced
today"

FRANCE:

France 4 http://www.france4.fr
some episodes are available on Video On Demand from the France 4 website. These are geolocked to France.
Saturday 1:20PM, Sunday 10:25PM, Late Tuesday 1:40AM CET 4-12 La Terre Volee pt 1 of 2
Sunday 11:10PM, Late Tuesday 2:25AM CET La Fin Du Voyage pt 2 of 2 (65 minutes, 4th series finale) (end of current run)

SOUTH KOREA:

KBS2 http://www.kbs.co.kr
http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/doctorwho/index.html
Primary language Korean, English language as secondary audio
Late Saturday 12:25AM 4-09 Forest of the Dead pt 2 of 2
Late Sunday 12:25AM 4-10 Midnight
Late 14 February 12:25AM 4-11 Turn Left
Late 15 February 12:25AM 4-12 The Stolen Earth pt 1 of 2

SOUTH AFRICA:

BBC Entertainment South Africa
http://southafrica.bbcentertainment.com http://www.dstv.com
Series 1 and 2 repeats plus Series 3 new
Sunday 7:03PM and 12:04AM CAT 3-03 Gridlock (new)
(The weekday repeat run was postponed several weeks to make room for
a dancing competition.)
15 February 7PM and Midnight CAT 3-04 Daleks in Manhattan pt 1 of 2
22 February 7PM and Midnight CAT 3-05 Evolution of the Daleks pt 2
of 2
23 February 3:30PM CAT 1-01 Rose
24 February 3:30PM CAT 1-02 The End Of The World
25 February 3:30PM CAT 1-03 The Unquiet Dead
26 February 3:30PM CAT 1-04 Aliens of London pt 1 of 2
27 February 3:30PM CAT 1-05 World War Three pt 2 of 2

CROATIA:

HRT2 http://www.hrt.hr
Saturday 12:55PM EET 3-06 The Lazarus Experiment
Saturday 14 and 21 February - pre-empted

REPEATS AND OTHER TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS:

UK:

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. (NOTE - While Real Time is listed on the website, only
the audio version is working. The video versions are not working at
this time. Please, someone at the BBC - fix this.)
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.

BBC Three http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree http://www.radiotimes.com
http://uk-tv-guide.com
Doctor Who Confidential http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/confidential
First broadcaster of Doctor Who Confidential.
Monday 7PM GMT 2-06 The Age of Steel pt 2 of 2
Monday 7:45PM and 5:05AM GMT DWC 2-06 From Zero to Hero (15 minutes)
Tuesday 7PM GMT 2-07 The Idiot's Lantern
Tuesday 7:45PM and 4:40AM GMT DWC 2-07 The Writer's Tale (15
minutes)
Wednesday 7PM GMT 2-08 The Impossible Planet pt 1 of 2
Wednesday 7:45PM and 4:50AM GMT DWC 2-08 You've Got the Look (15
minutes)
Thursday 7PM GMT 2-09 The Satan Pit pt 2 of 2 (50 minutes)
Thursday 7:50PM and 5:05AM GMT DWC 2-09 "Myths, Heroes, and Legends"
(10 minutes)
Friday 8:15PM GMT 2-10 Love & Monsters
16 February 7PM GMT 2-11 Fear Her
16 February 7:45PM GMT DWC 2-11 The Fright Stuff
17 February 7PM GMT 2-12 Army of Ghosts pt 1 of 2
17 February 7:45PM and 5:05AM GMT DWC 2-12 "Welcome To Torchwod" (15
minutes)
20 February 8:15PM GMT 2-13 Doomsday pt 2 of 2
23 February 7PM GMT 3-01 Smith and Jones
23 February 7:45PM GMT DWC 3-01 Meet Martha Jones (15 minutes)
24 February 7PM GMT 3-02 The Shakespeare Code
24 February 7:45PM GMT DWC 3-02 Stage Fright (15 minutes)
26 February 7PM GMT 3-03 Gridlock
26 February 7:45PM GMT DWC 3-03 "Are We There Yet" (15 minutes)
27 February 8:15PM GMT 3-04 Daleks in Manhattan pt 1 of 2

Watch http://www.uktv.co.uk http://www.justwatch.co.uk
All times 1 hour later on Watch plus 1.
Saturday 8PM, Sunday 5:30PM GMT 1-04 Aliens of London pt 1 of 2
14 February 8PM, 15 February 5PM GMT 1-05 World War Three pt 2 of 2
16 February 4PM GMT 2-01 New Earth
16 February 5PM GMT "Doctor Who - The Ultimate Guide"
17 February 4PM GMT 2-03 School Reunion
17 February 5PM GMT 2-10 Love & Monsters
18 February 4PM GMT 2-04 The Girl in the Fireplace
18 February 5PM GMT 2-11 Fear Her
19 February 4PM GMT 2-05 Rise of the Cybermen pt 1 of 2
19 February 5PM GMT 2-12 Army of Ghosts pt 2 of 2
20 February 4PM GMT 2-06 The Age of Steel pt 2 of 2
20 February 5PM GMT 2-13 Doomsday pt 2 of 2
21 February 8PM, 22 February 5PM GMT 1-06 Dalek
28 February 8PM, 1 March 5:30PM GMT 1-07 The Long Game
7 March 8PM, 8 March 4:40PM GMT 1-08 Father's Day
14 March 8PM, 15 March 5PM GMT 1-09 The Empty Child pt 1 of 2

BBC Radio 7 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio7
available via UK digital radio, UK digital TV, live streaming
worldwide via Windows Media Player and RealPlayer, archived one week
via iPlayer (inside the UK) and RealPlayer (all over the world)
Sunday 6PM and Midnight GMT "Dalek, I Love You" Tody Hadoke's
original play - 30 minutes

MILITARY:

BFBS http://www.ssvc.com/bfbs/tv
BFBS 1:
Friday 4:25PM GMT 1-06 Dalek
20 February 4:20PM GMT 1-07 The Long Game
BFBS Navy:
Friday 4:25PM GMT 1-06 Dalek

IRELAND:

TV3 http://www.tv3.ie
Late 19 February 1:25AM GMT 2-01 New Earth (repeat run begins)

SPAIN:

SciFi Spain http://www.scifi.es http://www.plus.es
Series 1 and 2 repeats.
Monday 10PM, Tuesday 4:20PM, 28 February 8PM CET 2-08 The Impossible Planet pt 1 of 2
16 February 10PM, 17 February 4:20PM, 28 February 8:45PM CET 2-09 The Satan Pit pt 2 of 2
23 February 10PM, 24 February 4:20PM CET 2-10 Love & Monsters
28 February 7:15PM CET 2-07 The Idiot's Lantern

PORTUGAL:

SIC Radical http://sicradical.aeiou.pt
Saturday 8PM CET 1-02 The End Of The World
Sunday 1:15PM CET 1-03 The Unquiet Dead

NETHERLANDS:

SciFi NL http://www.scifi-tv.nl
Repeat run.
4 March 8:30PM, 6 March 10:10PM, 8 March 6:40PM CET 3-01 Smith and Jones
11 March 8:30PM, 13 March 10:10PM, 15 March 6:40PM CET 3-02 The Shakespeare Code
18 March 8:30PM, 20 March 10:10PM, 22 March 6:40PM CET 3-03 Gridlock
25 March 8:30PM, 27 March 10:10PM CET (Standard Time), 29 March 6:40PM CET (Daylight Time) 3-04 Daleks in Manhattan pt 1 of 2

GERMANY:

SciFi Germany http://www.scifi.de
Series 1 and 2 repeats. Dubbed in German.
Saturday 1 and 7:25PM CET 1-01 Rose
Sunday 12:10 and 6:35PM CET 1-02 The End Of The World
Sunday 1 and 7:25PM CET 1-03 The Unquiet Dead
14 February 12:10 and 6:35PM CET 1-04 Aliens of London pt 1 of 2
14 February 1 and 7:25PM CET 1-05 World War Three pt 2 of 2
15 February 12:10 and 6:35PM CET 1-06 Dalek
15 February 1 and 7:25PM CET 1-07 The Long Game
21 February Noon and 6:35PM CET 1-08 Father's Day
21 February 12:50 and 7:25PM CET 1-09 The Empty Child pt 1 of 2
22 February Noon and 6:35PM CET 1-10 The Doctor Dances pt 2 of 2
22 February 12:50 and 7:25PM CET 1-11 Boom Town
28 February 12:25 and 6:35PM CET 1-12 Bad Wolf pt 1 of 2
28 February 1:15 and 7:25PM CET 1-13 The Parting of the Ways pt 2 of 2
1 March 11:15AM and 6:20PM CET 2-00 The Christmas Invasion
2 March 12:20 and 7:25PM CET 2-01 New Earth
7 March 12:25 and 6:35PM CET 2-02 Tooth and Claw
7 March 1:15 and 7:25PM CET 2-03 School Reunion
8 March 12:10 and 6:35PM CET 2-04 The Girl in the Fireplace
8 March 1 and 7:25PM CET 2-05 Rise of the Cybermen pt 1 of 2

POLAND:

BBC Entertainment Poland http://poland.bbcentertainment.com
Airs as Doktor Who. Series 1, 2, and Runaway Bride repeats.
Saturday 6PM CET 2-09 The Satan Pit pt 2 of 2
Saturday 7PM CET 2-10 Love & Monsters (Doctor Who leaves schedule
at this point - does not return in February)

SWEDEN:

TV4 Science Fiction http://www.tv4.se http://www.tvplaneten.se
Digital SciFi station.
TV4 - look at the tapes, write down the episode titles, put the
titles on the listings so we know which episode is which. Guessing is
clearly not working anymore. This little bit of help will make it
easier for us all to follow along.
Monday 1:45PM CET "Episode unknown"
Monday 2:10PM CET "Episode unknown"
Monday 5PM, Late Monday 12:05AM and 2:35AM, Tuesday 1:45PM, Saturday
14 February 11:45AM CET "Episode unknown"
Monday 5:25PM, Late Monday 12:35AM and 3AM, Tuesday 2:10PM, Saturday
14 February 12:10PM CET "Episode unknown"
Tuesday evening/Wednesday afternoon - pre-empted
Wednesday 5PM, Late Wednesday 12:10AM and 2:30AM, Thursday 1:45PM,
Saturday 14 February 12:35PM CET "Episode unknown"
Wednesday 5:25PM, Late Wednesday 12:35AM and 2:55AM, Thursday 2:10PM,
Saturday 14 February 1PM CET "Episode unknown"
Thursday 5PM, Late Thursday Midnight and 2:30AM, Friday 1:45PM,
Saturday 14 February 1:25PM CET "Episode unknown"
Thursday 5:25PM, Late Thursday 12:30AM and 2:55AM, Friday 2:10PM,
Saturday 14 February 1:50PM CET "Episode unknown"
Friday 5PM, Late Friday Midnight and 2:30AM, Saturday 14 February
2:20PM CET "Episode unknown"
Friday 5:30PM, Late Friday 12:30AM and 3AM, Saturday 14 February
2:45PM CET "Episode unknown"
14 February 9:35-11PM CET "Dr. Who And The Daleks" 1965 feature film
starring Peter Cushing. Remake of the original Dalek story.

RUSSIA:

SCI FI Russia http://www.scifichannel.ru
All times Moscow
Saturday 8:10PM, Sunday 12:40PM and 7:20PM 1-10 The Doctor Dances pt 2 of 2
14 February 8:10PM, 15 February 12:40PM and 7:20PM 1-11 Boom Town
21 February 8:10PM, 22 February 12:40PM and 7:20PM 1-12 Bad Wolf pt 1 of 2
28 February 8:10PM 1-13 The Parting of the Ways pt 2 of 2

EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST

BBC Prime http://www.bbcprime.com
Who Series 1 and 2; Doctor Who Confidential Cut Down
Adjust for local time, which could vary by several hours.
Sunday 6PM CET 2-11 Fear Her
Sunday 6:45PM CET DWC 2-11 The Fright Stuff
Sunday 7PM CET 2-12 Army of Ghosts pt 1 of 2
Sunday 7:45PM CET DWC 2-12 Welcome to Torchwood
15 February 6:10PM CET 2-13 Doomsday pt 2 of 2
15 February 6:55PM CET DWC 2-13 Finale

ASIA (regional channel):

BBC Entertainment http://asia.bbcentertainment.com
All times Thailand - adjust for local time zone. Subtitles available
in Chinese, Korean, and Thai.
Monday 11:55AM DWC 2-10 The New World of Dr Who
16 February 11:55AM DWC 3-10 Do You Remember the First Time?

AUSTRALIA:

ABC1 http://www.abc.net.au/tv http://www.sfsa.org.au
16:9 widescreen digital, 14:9 cropped letterbox analog.
Tuesday 8:30PM 2-02 Tooth and Claw
Tuesday 9:15PM DWC 2-02 Fear Factor
17 February 8:30PM 2-03 School Reunion
17 February 9:15PM DWC 2-03 Friends Reunited
24 February 8:30PM 2-04 The Girl in the Fireplace
24 February 9:15PM DWC 2-04 From Script to Screen

UKTV Australia http://www.uktv.com.au http://www.sfsa.org.au
All times 2 hours later on UKTV + 2. Times listed are Australian Eastern. BBC Worldwide has purchased full control in UKTV Australia, and it will be one of 5 BBC managed channels on Australian pay TV.
Tuesday 8:30PM, Wednesday 11:30AM, Saturday 14 February 3PM AEDT 1-07 The Long Game
Tuesday 9:20PM, Wednesday 12:20PM, Saturday 14 February 3:50PM AEDT DWC 1-07 The Dark Side
17 February 8:30PM, 18 February 11:30AM, 21 February 3PM AEDT 1-08 Father's Day
17 February 9:20PM, 18 February 12:20PM, 21 February 3:50PM AEDT DWC 1-08 Time Trouble
24 February 8:30PM, 25 February 11:30AM, 28 February 3PM AEDT 1-09 The Empty Child pt 1 of 2
24 February 9:20PM, 25 February 12:20PM, 28 February 3:50PM AEDT DWC 1-09 FX

NEW ZEALAND:

UKTV New Zealand http://www.uktv.co.nz http://nzdwfc.tetrap.com
Thursday 7:30PM and 2:20AM, Saturday 14 February 5:40PM 2-06 "The Age
Of Steel" pt 2 of 2
Thursday 8:20PM and 3:10AM, Saturday 14 February 6:30PM DWC 2-
06 From Zero to Hero
19 February 7:30PM and 1:55AM, 21 February 5:40PM 2-07 "The Idiot's
Lantern"
19 February 8:20PM and 2:45AM, 21 February 6:30PM DWC 2-07 "The
Writer's Tale"
26 February 7:30PM and 2:20AM, 28 February 5:40PM 2-08 "The
Impossible Planet" pt 1 of 2
26 February 8:20PM and 3:10AM, 28 February 6:30PM DWC 2-08 "You've
Got The Look"

Thanks for reading. Until next week, take care.

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