Well, here we go! This has been building up for some time now, and if you haven't got your model Tardis, long knitted scarf, sonic screw-driver or pet 'K-9' ready.....it's getting rather late!
'50th Anniversary' gatherings are being planned, and I am sure that many of you will be able to view it when the simulcast takes place on Saturday, November 23rd at 2:50pm ET. I particularly like the idea of the repeat at 7.00pm ET, with 'Inside Looks' by Matt Smith and David Tennant! After this, of course, comes the Dr Who themed parties - everywhere. From the Official Trailer, I can see that John Hurt gave one of his typical, strong, menacing performances (I'm really glad that the BBC went for another 'brand name' actor to enhance this Special - Hurt has a stunning pedigree).
It is, of course, much MORE than that. BBC America has taken the lead in creating special programing starting November 18th. This is being called the 'Doctor Who Take-over', and reflects the fact that the Dr Who fan base, here in the USA, has really exploded in the last year or so. Before you know it, there will be more fans, in total, in the USA than there are in the UK! For viewing details of the 'Take-over', see below.
Announced today, BBC AMERICA will present a week-long Doctor Who Takeover starting Monday, November 18, at 9:00am ET with marathons of favorite Doctors leading into new specials including a look into the science behind the iconic series with rock star-turned-physicist Professor Brian Cox (Wonders of the Universe, Wonders of the Solar System). The primetime specials will roll out throughout the week with Doctor Who: Tales from the TARDIS premiering Monday, November 18, 9:00pm ET followed by The Science of Doctor Who with Brian Cox at 10:00pm ET, Doctor Who Explained on Friday, November 22, 8:00pm ET, and a look back at Matt Smith’s time on the iconic series, Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited –The Eleventh Doctor on Sunday, November 24, 8:00pm ET.
In addition, BBC AMERICA will premiere the new film An Adventure in Space and Time on Friday, November 22, 9:00pm ET. From Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss and directed by Terry McDonough (Breaking Bad), the film starring David Bradley (Game of Thrones, Broadchurch), Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife), Sacha Dhawan (After Earth) and Brian Cox (The Bourne Identity, X2: X-Men United) tells the story of the genesis of Doctor Who and the unlikely production team behind the series.
Well, I shall have to ensure that lots of strong tea and fish fingers and custard are to hand, and that the Lay-Z-Boy recliner is at the optimum angle...I've been waiting for this since Episode ONE (yes, I did see it, live!)
'Geronimo!!'
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