Radio Times reveals Episode 13 title

The latest issue of the Radio Times has revealed the title of the series 6 finale.

It is to be called 'The Wedding of River Song.'

This has also now been added to the episode guide on the BBC Doctor Who site.

I suspect this title is going to be a bit controversial in some quarters. However, much like previous titles 'The Doctor's Daughter,' 'The Doctor's Wife' & The Sarah Jane Adventures episode 'The Death of the Doctor,' before it I think this one will also turn out to be a bit misleading.

What do you think?

Doctor Who Magazine Issue #438 Cover

Here is the cover for DWM Issue #438:

It will be in shops on Thursday 25th August.

Another award for Doctor Who

The 2011 Hugo Awards have been announced and it was another good night for Doctor Who.

The award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form was taken by the series 5 finale - 'The Pandorica Opens'/'The Big Bang,' written by Steven Moffat and directed by Toby Haynes.

The win continues writer Steven Moffat's success at the Hugo Awards. He has previously won the same award for 'The Empty Child'/'The Doctor Dances,' 'The Girl in the Fireplace' and 'Blink.'

Last year's award also went to Doctor Who as 'The Waters of Mars' clinched victory.

This latest win means that the show has taken the award almost every year since 2006, the only exception being 2009.

There was also a Doctor Who themed win in the Best Related Work category as the award went to the book 'Chicks Dig Time Lords: A Celebration of Doctor Who by the Women Who Love It' edited by Lynne M Thomas & Tara O'Shea.

You can see a full list of Hugo Award 2011 winners HERE

Episode 12 title revealed by BBC America

A BBC America press release about the second half of series 6 has revealed the title of the 12th episode.

The episode will be called 'Closing Time.' It is written by Gareth Roberts, who was also responsible for last year's episode, 'The Lodger,' as well a number of other episodes since the show returned in 2005.

As well as marking the return of Gareth Roberts to writing duties, 'Closing Time' sees Craig (James Corden) & Sophie (Daisy Haggard) from 'The Lodger' make a return.

If you would like to read the full BBC America press release you can do so HERE

Doctor Who returns next Saturday.

Synopsis for Episode 9

The BBC Press Office has released information for some of the shows that are airing on Saturday 3rd September and among them is episode 9 of Doctor Who, 'Night Terrors.'

Here is the synopsis for the episode:

The Doctor receives a distress call from the scariest place in the Universe: a child's bedroom.

Every night George lies awake, terrorised by every fear you can possibly imagine – fears that live in his bedroom cupboard. His parents are getting desperate – George needs a doctor.

Fortunately for George, his desperate pleas for help break through the barriers of all time and space and the Doctor makes a house call. But allaying his fears won't be easy; because George's monsters are real.

You can read the full press release HERE

The above image from the episode was released yesterday by the BBC & shows the Doctor alongside guest star Daniel Mays (previously seen in Ashes to Ashes, Outcasts & a number of other shows).

'Night Terrors' is written by Mark Gatiss.

Spoilery pics from Let's Kill Hitler

Here are some pics that the BBC have released from 'Let's Kill Hitler.'

Preview Clips from the BBC - POTENTIALLY SPOILERY!

The BBC have released two preview clips for the upcoming episode, 'Let's Kill Hitler.' Each clip is just under a minute long.

Just to warn anyone again before they watch, these clips could be construed as spoilery (especially the second one), so if you want the episode to remain a mystery think very carefully before you click 'play.'

'Let's Kill Hitler' is on BBC One on Saturday 27th August at 7.10pm.

Let's Kill Hitler time slot announced

Yesterday the BBC finally out UK Doctor Who fans out of their misery by confirming that the show would indeed be returning on Saturday 27th August.

Today they have gone one better and given us a time as well.

According to the BBC Press Office, 'Let's Kill Hitler' will be on BBC One and BBC One HD from 7.10 - 8pm, giving the episode a run time of 50 mins.

It will be followed by a 45 minute Doctor Who Confidential on BBC Three.

As well as confirming the time, the Press Office have given an outline of the episode (if you don't want to know anything stop reading now).

In the desperate search for Melody Pond, the TARDIS crash lands in Thirties Berlin.

The Doctor comes face to face with the greatest war criminal in the Universe. And Hitler.

Old friendships are tested to their limits as the Doctor suffers the ultimate betrayal and learns a harsh lesson in the cruellest warfare of all. As precious time ebbs away, the Doctor must teach his adversaries that time travel has responsibilities. And he must succeed before an almighty price is paid.

You can read the full announcement HERE

Ten days until the Doctor is back on our screens!

BBC finally confirms UK air date

The BBC have finally confirmed what many of us already suspected:

Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday 27th August 2011.

BBC America, among others, had already announced that the show would be returning on that day, leading to most people to speculate that it would return the same day in the UK. However, the BBC remained quiet on the subject. Until now.

They put out the news in a press release earlier today:

The wait is almost over. The seond part of the thrilling new series of Doctor Who begins on 27 August 2011.

The press release goes on to give the following overview of the rest of the series (if you don't want to know any more stop reading now).

The rules have changed, and the game is deadlier than ever. Out in the universe, where the earthly rules of time and space do not apply, Amy and Rory know only too well that their baby daughter needs them. For Melody Pond is destined to become River Song, mysterious archaeologist and convicted murderer – the woman who killed the best man she ever knew...

The Doctor leads Amy and Rory across centuries and galaxies in a desperate search for baby Melody, but a terrible and inescapable date looms large. At 5.02pm on 22nd April 2011, the Doctor will die. These are his last days, and the quest for Melody his final mission.

There are also little summaries for each of the remaining episodes, but as these are a bit more specific I won't put them here. You can read the press release for yourself HERE

Don't know about you, but I can't wait. Less than 2 weeks til the show returns.

Let's Kill Hitler prequel

The prequel to 'Let's Kill Hitler' has been released by the BBC & here it is:

Phil Daniels to star in new Adventure Game

The BBC have just released a bit more information about the upcoming Doctor Who Adventure Game, 'The Gunpowder Plot.'

The announcement concerns the supporting cast for the game. And it seems that the cast regulars are going to be joined by someone who is considered a bit of legend in British acting circles & shows that the show continues to attract the biggest stars.

We're delighted to announce that one of those cast members is none other than the legend himself, Phil Daniels, star of the cult classic, Quadrophenia and more recently Eastenders, Misfits and Rock & Chips.

As he came out of the recording session, Phil told us, 'It was great to do! You get to go through the gunpowder plot in various ways...' He pauses, not wanting to reveal too much. 'It's really interesting... It'll be fantastic!'

Phil, of course, also provided a voice on Blur's 'Parklife' single & was seen alongside Damon Albarn in the video.

If you are unfamiliar with his work you can find out on his IMDB page.

You can read the full article about the new game on the official BBC site

'The Gunpowder Plot' will be available for download from the BBC site in October.