Doctor Who star David Tennant is being lined up for a role in the crime drama Taggart.
The West Lothian actor, who recently quit his role as the Time Lord, had auditioned for the show 16 times without landing a part in his pre-Doctor Who days.
"I've been encouraging our producer to offer him a part as a doctor," Taggart star Colin McCredie was reported as saying.
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An ancient human skull has been discovered by archaeologists and is being used by Professor Fendelman in his Time Scanner experiments on contemporary Earth at Fetch Priory. Drawn by the operation of the Scanner, the Doctor arrives as the experiments reach a peak to witness a series of strange happenings.
By night the skull glows with a devastating power, leaving destruction in its wake. Already two people lie dead in mysterious circumstances. The Doctor is appalled. Can the Fendahl really be emerging from its twelve million year hibernation? Will the Doctor be able to prevent this deadly enemy devouring everything in its path? The very safety of the planet depends upon it...
Extras include:
* Commentary - With actors Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Wanda Ventham and Edward Arthur.
* After Image - cast and crew look back at the making of the story. With actors Louise Jameson, Edward Arthur, Wanda Ventham, script editor Anthony Read, visual effects designer Colin Mapson.
* Deleted & Extended Scenes
* Trailer
* Photo Gallery
* Coming Soon
* Easter Egg
* Radio Times Listings
* Programme subtitles
* Subtitle Production Notes
Order from the TARDIS Shop due for release 6th April
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It's a busman's holiday for David as he chats to the cast and crew of Planet Of The Dead about late nights, famous godparents and stripey scarves.
A DALEK from the planet Skaro has invaded a Berwick training centre.
The five foot tall, lifelike Dalek, which threatens to "Ex-ter-min-ate" passers-by, is on display in the reception area at Northumberland College's Berwick centre.
Doctor Who's arch-enemy was made by technician Tommy Barnes, who helps train students at the college's construction skills centre on the Ramparts Business Park.
Sci-fi fan Tommy, from Berwick, is a carpenter by trade and constructed the Dalek himself from a range of materials, including chipboard, a sink plunger, broom shanks and a waste bin lid.
He said: "I originally made the Dalek for display at a scarecrow week in Norham village and I've kept it ever since......read more here
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As part of this year's Celtic Media Festival, BBC Cymru Wales will be revealing the story behind the universe's most popular Time Lord at a very special public event in Caernarfon.
On the evening of Wednesday, 25 March 2009, BBC Wales will be hosting The Story of Doctor Who - a chance for members of the public to get up-close and personal with some of the show's most recognisable behind-the-scenes names.
The event, hosted by popular BBC Wales presenter Lucy Owen, will see a panel of distinguished talent - including Head Writer and Executive Producer Russell T Davies, Executive Producer Julie Gardner, Production Designer Edward Thomas, Director Euros Lyn and Brand Manager Ian Grutchfield - answer questions about how they take the show from script to screen. The panel will possibly be revealing a few trade secrets along the way too!
"Doctor Who's made in Wales, and this is a great chance to share in the whole range of the Celtic Media Festival, to celebrate everything made in this country," said Russell T Davies.
"We're very pleased to be able to confirm this very special event," added Elen ap Robert, artistic director at event hosts Galeri Caernarfon. "The revival of the Doctor Who series under Russell T Davies and the BBC Wales team has been such an immense success, and the programme has a very loyal following amongst audiences of all ages. Here's a rare chance to take a peek behind the scenes and put your own questions to those in the know."
The Celtic Media Festival is an annual three-day celebration of broadcasting, film talent and excellence from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany. Its aim is to promote the languages and cultures of the Celtic countries on screen and in broadcasting.
Further information, including ticketing details for The Story of Doctor Who are available by following this link . The event begins at 8.00pm and please bear in mind that ticket allocation is limited. (Celtic Media Festival Programme)
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Doctor Who: The Cybermen DVD, which has the specially packaged 2006 episodes of Rise of the Cybermen, The Age of Steel, Army of Ghosts and Doomsday and includes an interview with David Tennant plus a short documentary on the 25 best Cybermen moments.
Order from the TARDIS Shop due for release on the 13th April
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After "Planet of the Dead", the next 'special' for the Doctor won't be until Christmas but at least the first one is on track for Easter.
In the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, series writer Gareth Roberts has confirmed that the second Doctor Who "special" will be broadcast at Christmas.........Read the rest of the article here (Warning contains spoilers)
D'Israeli, Edgington, Furman, Grist and Williamson signing Torchwood: Rift War on Saturday 25, April, 1:00PM - 2:00PM at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR
When Torchwood-3 comes under fire in an all-out attack by extra-dimensional shock troopers, the team are torn in all directions. And with a deadly rift bleeding through into their own reality, time itself could be destroyed if the Torchwood team isn't able to stop it. Rift War is an unmissable epic!
Written by Paul Grist (Jack Staff), Ian Edginton (2000AD, Scarlet Traces), Simon Furman (Transformers, Terminator), Brian Williamson (Wallace & Gromit, Dr. Who) and illustrated by Paul Grist (Jack Staff), D'Israeli (Scarlet Traces), Brian Williamson (Wallace & Gromit, Dr. Who)
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By VIKKI THOMAS
EXCAVATE! A deadly Dalek invasion has been thwarted – by a pond.
This Doctor Who baddy was found by shocked volunteers digging out debris from the pool near Beaulieu, Hants.
Dalek experts believe the body could have been in the murky water for more than 30 years – but the head and eye stalk were still intact.
Daleks are the Time Lord's oldest enemies and attack foes using a lethal 'death ray'.
Terrified Marc Oakland, 42, made the startling discovery.
The sales executive said: "I'd just shifted a tree branch with my foot when I noticed something dark and round slowly coming up to the surface.
"I got the shock of my life when a Dalek head bobbed up right in front of me.
"It must have been down there for some time because it was covered in mould and water weed, and had quite a bit of damage.
"One of the dome lights was smashed, but the eye-stalk was intact and the head and neck stayed in one piece as I carefully lifted it out."
The BBC took Daleks out on location for filming, and travelled to Hampshire on at least one occasion in the 1980s, when Colin Baker played the Timelord.
Jon Pertwee also made a number of Doctor Who episodes in the county during the 1970s.
Pond warden Tony Brown, 70, said: "We've dredged up everything from shopping trolleys, toys, and bicycles. But this is the first time a Dalek's appeared.
"We've all agreed it best to keep the pond's exact location under wraps. The last thing we want are sci-fi fans descending on the pond frantically searching for other Dalek parts.
"Who knows, this might be the remains of one of the originals from the old TV series. I'm told they they were built to last."
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In this week's Issue
* Free Fob watch - Just like the Doctor's
* Who News - Red Nose day
* Fob Watch Fact File
* Sarah Jane Attic - a sneaky look upstairs
* Make a Scarecrow Mask
* Doctor's Data - The Cyberleader
* Tales from the TARDIS - The Poison Sky
* Win a Sycorax Head - Part two
On sale 5th March
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