Friday, 19 March 2010

The Sun NEWSPAPER


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The Times NEWSPAPER




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Doctor Who BBC Press Pack

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Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks‘ spectacular new World War II drama, The Pacific.



WOOHOOOO! I cannae wait to watch this! - Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks‘ spectacular new World War II drama, The Pacific, starts this Easter on Sky Movies Premiere.

The Doctor has crash landed the TARDIS in young Amy Pond's garden



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Spoiler free verdict: Doctor Who Series 5 episode 1 - The Eleventh Hour


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Doctor Who: Matt Smith makes debut

The Doctor's 11th incarnation is 'boy-racer in geography-teacher elbow patches', writes Dan Martin.

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Guardian
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2010/mar/18/matt-smith-doctor-who-debut

Matt Smith as the Doctor

[Doctor 11] ...is a forehead-slapping, apple- munching, fishfinger-and-custard- chewing adolescent, still finding his place in his new body... *

*The Times

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http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article7067875.ece

Video: Matt, Karen and The Moff talk 'Who'

Video: Matt, Karen and The Moff talk 'Who'

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Digital spy

Ten teasers for Matt Smith's first 'Who' ep

We come to you tired, hungry and somewhat disoriented after an exhausting/exhilarating day getting immersed in all things Doctor Who in Cardiff. As followers of our Twitter will attest, the patented Tube Talk scoops have been out in force - and there's much more gossip to come in the next few days!

The culmination of today's activities was a screening of Matt Smith's first full episode, 'The Eleventh Hour', which will be shown properly on BBC One over Easter. Reviews aren't normally our thing here at Tube Talk, but we'll give you the skinny: Matt Smith is awesome as The Doctor. He's funny, he's charming, he's clever, he is The Doctor. The episode is the perfect launch vehicle for him - daft alien threat aside - and it's both dark and comedic. Murray Gold's score is awesome.

Anyway, teasers. Teasers. Spoilers. Well, in order to keep in The Moff's River Song's good books, we're not really going to say too much about the episode in detail - but here are ten slightly more enigmatic teasers to get you thinking:

1. The Doctor apparently loves apples. But maybe he's a bit confused.

2. The episode spans at least fourteen years.

3. The new Doctor uses the phrase "wibbly wobbly timey wimey" at one point. But that's not the only hark back to the past.

4. Guest stars/cameos include Annette Crosbie, Sir Patrick Moore, Nina Wadia and David Tennant.

5. You get the first glimpse of the new TARDIS right at the end of the episode.

6. Question: When is a crack in a wall more than just a crack in a wall?

7. "I'm The Doctor - I'm worse than *********'* ****."

8. Amy will have a rather pressing engagement.

9. The "outfit" that Amy is wearing at the end of episode one will be her outfit for episode two, too.

10. Shhhhhhhh.

Source: DIGITAL SPY

New Doctor Who Matt Smith hopes series will 'thrill'

BBC News
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8571193.stm

TARDIS outside cinema in Cardiff


Who left that there? A Tardis 'crash-lands' in Cardiff city centre ahead of Thursday's premiere.
Mr E - When I arrived outside the cinema yesterday evening at about 8pm, the TARDIS above had been packed away (could see it in a parked van), and was replaced by a TARDIS that was upright! (See my photo with the TARDIS in a post below).

The TARDIS (Doctor 11)

Executive producer Steven Moffat said the machine regenerated after an explosion in David Tennant's last episode on New Year's Day.

The latest incarnation has rooms extending out of the main control centre and includes a variety of bizarre gadgets such as hot and cold bath taps, a typewriter and a morse code machine.*

*Daily Mail

Thursday, 18 March 2010

Details of new Doctor Who revealed as Matt Smith and Karen Gillan step out at premiere


Daily Mail

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Digital spy Karen Gillan interview


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In conversation with the 11th Doctor Who, Matt Smith

Matt Smith & Karen Gillan interview
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Cineworld, Cardiff - Series 5 Press Launch








* All photos taken by Mr E *

Mr E outside Cineworld, Cardiff for Doctor Who Series 5 Press Launch


I popped down to Cineworld, Cardiff earlier this evening to have a butchers, and was pleased to see Matt Smith's TARDIS parked outside! It was a shame I couldn't get past security, owing to Royal Mail losing my invite! (yeah right!). I guess I'm going to have to wait until 03 April to watch the first episode!

Review: Matt Smith's first Doctor Who story


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(Thanks to Gavin Parfitt for the link).

Lizo via Twitter:

"Ooh. New series trailer. Spitfires dog fighting in space. Cybermen! Stonehenge. Roman centurions. Weeping Angel!!!!"

(Thanks Jamie Jones).

BBC renews John Barrowman's 'Night'

Tonight's The Night has been renewed for a second series, the BBC has announced.

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Digital spy
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a209132/bbc-renews-john-barrowmans-night.html

Mr E - The first series was a big pile of stinky cheesy poo!

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

RTS Programme Awards 2009: The Winners

Digital Spy presents a list of the winners at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards 2009, which took place last night at the Grosvenor Hotel in London:

CLICK HERE:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a209092/rts-programme-awards-2009-the-winners.html

SJA didn't win :(

Sandra Dickinson: Why I'm marrying a man 20 years younger than me


Moving apart: Dancing with Peter Davison during their 16-year marriage
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If the cascade of golden curls and brilliant white smile are instantly familiar, the breathy, sing-song, Marilyn Monroe voice is unmistakable. It belongs, of course, to Sandra Dickinson, the American actress who became a household name in Britain by playing young airhead blondes.

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(Thanks to Jamie Jones for the link).

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Steven Moffat - Radio Times

I was about to post photos of the above, but have just noticed that the marvellous Combom blog has already done so...

So, get yourself over there!..

CLICK HERE:
http://lifetheuniverseandcombom.blogspot.com/2010/03/hi-res-scans-of-steven-moffat-in-next.html

GGGG - Grumpy Ginger Girl in Grazia





Who's that? Karen Gillan models for Grazia magazine ahead of her debut in Doctor Who next month

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DWA Issue 157. 11 - 17 March 2010. £2.10.






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Finally, a new look DWA is on its way! :)

MDWM IS BACK... ISSUE 33 COMING SOON!


ASHLEY MCLOUGHLIN HAS ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT MDWM IS BACK!
YES! YES! YES! PRAISE THE LORD... AND NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON!
MDWM - YOU HAVE BEEN MISSED!
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BBC commissions '24'-style drama 'Siege'


BBC One has commissioned a real-time drama in the style of 24.

Siege, a new four-part series, is about a botched kidnap plot at a London secondary school.

Holding 100 civilians hostage, the kidnappers demand the release of a notorious war criminal from a British jail. When the Government stands firm, the siege takes hold.

"After developing the original Five Days and seeing the viewers' appetite for contemporary television events, the logical next step seemed to play out a drama in real time on consecutive nights and Kate Brooke is the perfect writer to take on such a challenge," said executive producer Simon Curtis.

BBC One controller Jay Hunt added: "This compelling thriller will build on BBC One's reputation for unmissable drama events."


Sound good? What say you?


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Gillan reveals 'Doctor Who' love plot


Gillan reveals 'Doctor Who' love plot
Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid. Please click here if you wish to continue.
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Monday, 15 March 2010

Diet or My Husband Dies

Tonight - Mon 15 March 2010

BBC1 London 10:35pm-11:25pm

Samantha Lamb's desperate attempt to lose weight so she can safely donate one of her organs to her husband Andy, who is dying of kidney failure. In her clinically obese state, the operation could prove fatal, so she has embarked on a healthy diet and spends one hour a day at the gym. However, time is running out for Andy, whose heart is being weakened by the dialysis that is keeping him alive. Narrated by David Tennant. *

* tvguide.co.uk

Matt Smith's Doctor Who is 'a bit like Tom Baker'

A top television expert has said Northampton actor Matt Smith's portrayal of Doctor Who is reminiscent of the man who was arguably the show's biggest-ever star, Tom Baker.

Daily Telegraph journalist Neil Midgley followed the former Northampton School for Boys pupil during the first six months of filming for the hit show's new series.

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http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/Matt-Smith39s-Doctor-Who-is.6150755.jp

Doctor's orders? No girlfriends! Why actor Matt Smith has kicked his Brazilian lover into touch


When Matt Smith was the age at which most children hide behind a cushion watching Doctor Who, he was on a football pitch. No Daleks. No Zygons. No Tardis.

Because Matt ate, lived and breathed football. And he was very good at the game. So good, in fact, that Leicester City signed him to their youth training scheme as a centre back.

Then, at 16, injury struck, and ended his football career. ‘I was devastated,’ he says.

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Karen Gillan: Meet Doctor Who's new assistant



Doctor Who has a new assistant, Amy Pond. Karen Gillan, who plays her, explains what it's like to be the most envied woman in Britain.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2010/mar/14/karen-gillan-doctor-who

Love not in the stars for Dr Who

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http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2010/03/14/love-not-in-the-stars-for-dr-who-91466-26027028/

Karen Gillan: 'I'm in love with Amy Pond'


Karen Gillan has said that she is "in love" with her Doctor Who character Amy Pond.

The 22-year-old actress stars as the new companion opposite Matt Smith's Doctor in the upcoming series, which premieres on April 3 at 6.25pm on BBC One.

Gillan told The Observer: "It's been an education in itself to work with Matt, who's so endlessly inventive, bringing something new to it every day rather than falling into the easy default scared-face.

"That's one of the challenges. You're faced with life-threatening situations every episode, but you can't just widen your eyes all the time."

She continued: "Yes, this Doctor is pretty good. As, I've said, is Amy, and she gets to wear all these small skirts, which I will admit was very cold, but also very cool.

"They originally wanted to put me in trousers, but I did say I'd like to wear a skirt because - you'll understand when you watch it. Actually I think I love Amy. I'm in love with her. I want to be her."

Gillan added: "Amy's a sassy lady, funny and passionate, and her relationship with The Doctor has a really interesting dynamic. She has a love for him, a really deep love for him. But not romantic."

Source:
Digital spy

Sunday, 14 March 2010

Doctor Who Series 5 start date and time

The BBC Programme Information site is saying the new series will begin on Saturday 3rd April at 6.25pm.
The Doctor has regenerated into a brand new man, but danger strikes before he can even recover. With the TARDIS wrecked, and the sonic screwdriver destroyed, the new Doctor has just 20 minutes to save the whole world - and only Amy Pond to help him.
The date and time have not been confirmed by the BBC Press Office and are subject to change. The series is referred to as Series Five on the website and the duration of the episode is noted as 60 minutes.

Source:
http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/2010/03/start-date-and-time-revealed.html

Saturday, 13 March 2010

Doctor Who voted greatest screen doctor

Doctor Who has been voted the greatest screen doctor of all time.

Telegraph
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/7427954/Doctor-Who-voted-greatest-screen-doctor.html

(Thanks to Gavin Parfitt for the link).

Robin Hood (2010) Movie Trailer HD

YouTube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOSeezwdrBs



THIS LOOKS AWESOME! :)

Toy Story 3: another new poster!


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Doctor Who series 5: new pictures, confirmed transmission date


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(Thanks to Gavin Parfitt for the link).

Congratulations to Josh Dubovie


A teenager from Essex has been chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Josh Dubovie, who is 19 and from Basildon, won the most public votes after performing live on Your Country Needs You! on BBC One.

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Friday, 12 March 2010

Doctor Who girl 'completely nervous' about series debut

Doctor Who's new companion, actress Karen Gillan, says she's "completely nervous" about the airing of her first episode.

The 22-year-old admitted the series debut was always going to be daunting but that the production team were all "really proud" of their work.

Doctor number eleven - Matt Smith - will also be introduced when the show returns at Easter.

Gillan said her on-screen partner would win over fans and silence those who've raised eyebrows about choosing a relatively unknown young actor.

"What Matt's done is something completely incredible", she said. "He's completely made the part his own and I think people really are going to fall in love with his Doctor."

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/front_page/newsid_10050000/newsid_10059500/10059568.stm

Exclusive: Writer Justin knows all the secrets of Matt Smith's Doctor Who


JUSTIN RICHARDS knows all about the new Doctor Who, played by Matt Smith.

The fifth series of the hit sci-fi show arrives on our screens at Easter, with Karen Gillan as the Time Lord's new companion Amy Pond.

While viewers are eagerly waiting to find out what 27-year-old Matt is like as the newly-regenerated Doctor and what adventures are in store from new showrunner Steven Moffat, Justin has already had a sneak peek at some of the upcoming episodes.

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http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2010/03/writer-justin-knows-all-the-secrets-of-matt-smiths-doctor-who.html

JOHN BARROWMAN IN DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES




PHOTOS POSTED BY JAMIE JONES IN FACEBOOK GROUP 'BRING BACK TORCHWOOD', RUN BY TY DAVIES.

MATT SMITH TO APPEAR ON FRIDAY NIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS


MATT SMITH TO APPEAR ON FRIDAY NIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS

The BBC have confirmed that Matt Smith will be appearing on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on Friday 26th March ahead of Doctor Who’s return to BBC One and BBC HD in April.

Other guests appearing alongside Matt Smith on Friday Night with Jonathon Ross include Sandra Bullock and Emma Thompson with music performed by Goldfrapp.
(Thanks to Jamie Jones for the above).

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Doctor Who star Matt Smith on sonic screwdrivers, Steven Moffat and following David Tennant

With a brand new Doctor, production team and sonic screwdriver, not to mention the legacy of David Tennant to overcome, the stakes for the next series of Doctor Who are high. Neil Midgley followed the filming over six months.
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(Thanks to Jamie Jones for the link).

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

Wider faces in men are deemed 'not as trustworthy'

Michael Stirrat said he found participants were more likely to entrust money to men with narrower faces, such as former Dr Who actor David Tennant.

Mr E - What a load of rubbish!

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EXCLUSIVE: Moffat talks Smith's first 'Who' scene


The countdown is on! There's now less than a month to go until the brand new series(*) of Doctor Who, starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, bursts onto our screens. To celebrate, Tube Talk will be bringing you exclusive interviews, videos and previews over the next few weeks as part of a feature we've rather cleverly dubbed Whozapalooza! 2010.

First up, we have a sneak preview of our in-depth interview with new showrunner Steven Moffat, in which he discusses writing Matt's debut scene in 'The End Of Time, Part Two'. Hit 'play' to see:
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Check back in next week to read our interview with Karen Gillan!

Ashes To Ashes, Series 3 - COMING SOON!


Series 3 airs on BBC1 at the end of March 2010.
Welcome back Gene Hunt!

Happy Birthday Captain Jack



John Scot Barrowman (born 11 March 1967) is a Scottish singer, actor, dancer, musical performer and media personality, best known on British television for his acting and presenting work for the BBC and for his role as Captain Jack Harkness in the science fiction series Doctor Who and Torchwood.*

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barrowman

Behind The Scenes Of SFX





(Thanks to Gavin Parfitt).

A cup of tea and a Jammie Dodger!


Question of the day: WHO needs Jelly Babies when you can have a Jammie Dodger?


Doctor's orders: A cup of tea and a Jammie Dodger!

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Sidekick Stories

A celebration of the TV sidekick.

Narrated by Catherine Tate (Donna Noble to David Tennant's Dr Who), Sidekick Stories looks at the role of the assistant/companion on television, from drama to sitcom, and light entertainment to children's programmes.

What are the literary antecedents of the TV sidekick - and who's the greatest of them all? What's the dramatic function of the game show hostess? Did the That's Life reporters feel emasculated? How do you create a memorable robot? And what's it like playing straight man to a puppet?

We examine the role of the companion in Dr Who (the man with the most sidekicks in TV history) and reveal the hidden talents of the magician's assistant. There's Edward Hardwicke on how to play Dr Watson; Andrew Sachs on the enduring appeal of Manuel, and Isla St Clair on life as 'principal boy' to Larry Grayson's 'dame'.

The show also features Ian Carmichael (Lord Peter Wimsey; Jeeves and Wooster) in his last ever television interview.

Broadcast on: BBC Four, 9:00pm Tuesday 9th March 2010
Duration: 60 minutes

CLICK HERE:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00rbl44/Sidekick_Stories/

New Dr Who team to materialise in Inverness

DOCTOR Who is coming to the Highland Capital, the home town of new companion, actress Karen Gillan.

But instead of coming via the time-travelling Tardis, eleventh Doctor Matt Smith and Miss Gillan will be making their journey to Inverness by bus.
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Doctor Who star Matt Smith set for home town visit

Doctor Who star Matt Smith will return to his home town of Northampton for a premiere of his first full episode as the Time Lord at the end of this month.
The former Northampton School for Boys pupil will be joined by Karen Gillan, who plays his new assistant Amy Pond in the hit show, when the Doctor Who tour bus pulls into town on Wednesday, March 31.
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Babelcolour Tribute: The Tenth Doctor (We'll Never Forget You)

Karate Kids - (David Tennant)

FORMER Doctor Who star David Tennant is narrating a documentary following disabled children as they learn martial arts.
The actor, 38, will do the voice-over for Karate Kids, part of a six-part BBC2 series focusing on extraordinary children.

Three youngsters learn adapted martial art Sanjuro to help improve their movement and confidence in the programme - scheduled to air on March 13.

Source:

The Sun
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/2882490/David-Tennant-to-narrate-documentary-on-disabled-children.html

Monday, 8 March 2010

“It’s a rather brilliant fairy tale,” says the new Doctor Who

There’s an all-new interview with Matt Smith in the latest issue of SFX, and here’s just a taster for you…

SFX: What can you tell us about your first story?

“I think there’s a magic to it. Steven has written a rather brilliant fairytale, in such a magical way. The Doctor’s getting to know his new body, which is just brilliant, all the great stuff that Steven’s done with that. What’s interesting about this particular series is that it has a thread twining through it. And you learn about that in episode one. And the Doctor’s scoping it out. It’s quite important for the rest of the tale.”

The new issue of SFX is on Sale Wednesday 10 March

Source:

Thanks to Gavin Parfitt for the link:
http://www.sfx.co.uk/2010/03/08/matt-smith-on-his-first-story/

The 11th Doctor embarks on his maiden voyage... with a whistle-stop tour presenting five regional premieres across the UK

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/03_march/08/who.shtml

(Thanks to Gavin Parfitt for the link)

Sunday, 7 March 2010

David Tennant reunites with Piper?

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http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/news/story.php?storyid=43735546

Grumpy Ginger Girl Karen Gillan

'When I was 15, I dyed half my hair pink, inspired by the 'Bootylicious' video. My parents went mental! I had it for a good few months - I kept re-dyeing it, because I thought it looked really cool. That's my biggest fashion faux pas to date...'

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1255525/Doctor-Whos-new-sidekick-Karen-Gillan-stars-glamorous-photoshoot-ahead-forthcoming-series.html

Even time travellers can't escape James Corden! Now Gavin & Stacey star pops up in Doctor Who


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BBC news: it's out of this world

Doctor Who's new assistant Karen Gillan in sexy new photoshoot

Daily Mirror
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/03/05/doctor-who-s-new-assistant-karen-gillan-in-sexy-new-photoshoot-see-pics-115875-22088563/

Doctor Dr Who Filming Matt Smith TARDIS Episode 11 - Victoria Park 5th March 2010 (skarofighter2)



The Doctor arrives in the TARDIS - talking to Amy in the TARDIS, he gets blown out and then the TARDIS seens to vanish. Is the Doctor stuck on earth?!

Dr Who filming, TARDIS Matt Smith 5/3/10 (billysastardvideos)



Filming on 5th March 2010 in Victoria Park Cardiff.
The Doctor (Matt Smith) looks out from the TARDIS and says 'oh no amy its defiantly not the fifth moon of cinda calista, oh i think i can see a...' BANG falls out to the ground, door slams shut then shouts 'amy, amy'

The 100 British celebrities who really matter by Piers Morgan

86 DAVID TENNANT I've never met him, I know absolutely nothing about him, and I doubt these two facts will ever change. But if you're a hit as Doctor Who in this country, then you matter. Rather more irritatingly, from a personal point of view, Tennant was on TV even more than me at Christmas. Which is the main reason he's down so low on my list.
Age 38 Born Bathgate, West Lothian

Education Paisley Grammar School; Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Homes London; Cardiff

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Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1254606/The-100-British-celebrities-really-matter-Piers-Morgan-100-77.html

Matt on Karen

"She's my mate, Kaz. I just take the mick out of her every day. She is as mad as a box of cats - in a brilliant way. We're both pretty mad, I think."

Smithy and Doctor Who go for a kickabout in the park

NEW Doctor Who Matt Smith showcased his footballing skills yesterday alongside the hit sci-fi show’s latest recruit – Gavin and Stacey star James Corden.

The comic actor, who plays Smithy in the award-winning Barry-based sitcom, was in Cardiff to film his part in the cult drama after letting slip to a fan on a train last month that he had been booked to appear in it.

The pair took a break from filming scenes to enjoy a kickaround in the city’s Victoria Park, much to the amazement of passers-by.

The BBC has refused to confirm whether Corden will be a friend or foe of the Doctor.

Corden is the latest of a series of high-profile actors to perform cameo roles in Doctor Who. Others have included Kylie Minogue, Bernard Cribbins and Timothy Dalton.


Source:
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2010/03/06/smithy-and-doctor-who-go-for-a-kickabout-in-the-park-91466-25974416/