7th Apr. (denofgeek) The Waters of Mars is the title of the next Doctor Who story. >

7th Apr. (i09) Details and script of the scene with Sylvia, Donna and Wilf, just as Wilf gets into the TARDIS. Plus pics taken on location >

7th Apr. (CBBC) Bernard Cribbins (Wilf) has been confirmed as the companion of the Doctor in the final episode! The next special is likely to be screened around the anniversary in November (21st, after Sarah Jane Adventures finishes?) followed by a 2 parter over Christmas/New Year.

7th Apr. (coventry) Ryan Carnes (Lazlo) gets to be Phantom >

7th Apr. (bbc) 100ft Dalek 'sketch' appears on side of mountain made out of strips of sheets on the ground. >

6th Apr. (i09) Always read the comments! So, the Doctor takes Wilf on a trip in the TARDIS? Cool! >

6th Apr. (denofgeek) Catherine Tate as Donna Noble Returns >

6th Apr. (denofgeek) Interview with James Strong >

5th Apr. (digitalspy) Amazing interview with Colin Baker et al revealing that not only is Big Finish almost finished recording the lost season of Colin Baker's era of Doctor Who, there are rumours that Season 27 may get made too. (Definitely buying them when they're finished. If only to hear the 6th Doctor say "I know, I'll take you to Blackpool!") >

5th Apr (coventrytelegraph) focus on Doctor Who / Star Trek crossover >

5th Apr (scotlandonsunday) Interview with Russell T Davies >

4th Apr (times) Interview with David Tennant and Russell T Davies. Sunday special released online early. >

4th (times) Interview with Cryon - Esther Freud >

4th (digitalspy) Freema says she may return, even if it is 30 years time. >

4th Apr Scroll down for the Planet of the Dead trailer. If you'd like to compare them, here is the Pitch Black trailer.

3rd Apr (i09) More info about the upcoming ep including Youtube vids >

3rd Apr (denofgeek) Episode title and preview of the next special will be broadcast at the end of Planet of the Dead >

3rd Apr Updated the K9 page with an episode guide and some information about the first episode.

3rd Apr (denofgeek) Confirms sighting of John Simms as the Master on set, with blonde hair >

3rd Apr (hellomagazine) David couldn't remember how to play the Doctor >

2nd Apr K9 trailer now on YouTube.

2nd Apr (BBC) Noel Clarke appearing in trailers in cinemas thanking people for paying to watch a film. Highlighted since an incomplete copy of X-Men Wolverine was released online. Hmm. Reminds me of the episode Rose. >

1 Apr (thesun) pic of Bernard Cribbins with David Tennant working on the final story. >

1 Apr (thesun) Paul McGann says you get the job if you have good hair. He also confirms he would love to return and work with Matt Smith on an episode. >

1 Apr (mtv) James Marsters confirms he will return for Torchwood season 4 if asked and would love to guest star in Doctor Who. >

31 Mar (io9) More set pics featuring Bernard Cribbins >

30 Mar. (denofgeek) Bernard Cribbins is back as Wilf! In David Tennant's final story. Possibly part 1. Time to tie up loose ends and have happy endings. >

30 Mar (County Times) Theatr Hafren has been chosen as one of only three venues in the country to screen the eagerly anticipated Dr Who Easter special – Planet of the Dead on Good Friday. The article goes on to say that the episode will finally be broadcast on Easter Sunday. Now, as RTD loves his religious metaphors, I'm guessing that 'dead' would be Saturday! >

29 Mar Radio Times online has released its guide for the 12th April. It has a big gap from 6pm to 8pm. This is getting silly. Why would you keep something a secret only 2 weeks before transmission? I think the loss of marketing opportunities for the time and date far outweigh the competition the other channels might give them. Even ITV won't announce the film that they plan to screen around the same time. >

28 Mar Radio Times online has released its guide for the 11th April. It has a big gap from 5:55pm to 7:25pm. Gee, I wonder what it could be!!! Planet of the Dead is supposed to be a 60 minute special but if it runs from 6.25pm to 7.25pm it'll cut into Primeval's time on ITV. Still, the BBC may do that anyway. Starting at 5.55pm is unlikely. You can keep updated at this link here: >

27 Mar (variety) Freema Agyeman's UK Law and Order has won its slot every week. >

26 Mar (bbc) Description for the Planet of the Dead released but no time and date confirmed! >
When a London bus takes a detour to an alien world, the Doctor must join forces with the extraordinary Lady Christina, in this one-off seasonal special. But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets, hidden in the sand. And time is running out, as the deadly Swarm gets closer. Planet Of The Dead features David Tennant as the Doctor, Michelle Ryan as Lady Christina and Lee Evans as Malcolm. It is written by Russell T Davies and Gareth Roberts. 

26 Mar (bbc) Dr Who producers in front of fans. A montage of scenes from Planet of the Dead has been screened. Filming for the episode that will feature the first appearance of Matt Smith starts next Monday! >

25 Mar (tvnz) Video interview with Peter Davison >

25 Mar (northamptonchronicle) Comments by Katy Manning on Matt Smith >

25 Mar (thesun) Lee Evans in Doctor Who >

24 Mar (bbcamerica) BBCA's BAFTA Nominees. >

23 Mar (walesonline) BBC National Orchestra of Wales records Doctor Who soundtrack >

23 Mar (denofgeek) Great interview with Paul Cornell >

23 Mar (denofgeek) Doctor Who: Easter Sunday For First Special. We report that Den of Geek reports that SkyMag reports that the BBC have scheduled Planet of the Dead to be on Sunday evening. This is probably to avoid Primeval on Saturday night. More news as we get it from various sources. >

23 Mar (io9) First Glimpse Of Doctor Who's Newest Bug-Eyed Monsters. Lots of Planet of the Dead set pics. >

23 Mar (lep) Hunt is on for Doctor Who family in Preston >
 

20 Mar (wired) It's Doctor vs. Doctor for the Hugo Nominations >

20 Mar (metro) Billie Piper and Catherine Tate return to Doctor Who to fight the Master >

19 Mar (zap2it) Will 'Skins'' Hannah Murray be Doctor Who's new companion? >

19 Mar (bbc) Who writer begs lotto for TV cash >

19 Mar (mirror) Doctor Who man Russell T Davies campaign to save kid's TV >

18 Mar (metalmutt) K9 series episode guide in progress here

18 Mar (wired) More info about the K9 series. Due for screening October-December 2009 >

17 Mar (mirror) Doctor Who's David Tennant will fight his last war against Martians >

16 Mar (digitalspy) Kimberley Nixon rules out 'Doctor Who' >

16 Mar (conventrytelegraph) Peter Purves signing and interview >

15 Mar (timesonline) Interview with Sylvester McCoy plus information about the Sylvester McCoy Appreciation Society >

15 Mar (people) Doctor Who faces budget cuts >

14 Mar (bbc) Comic Relief raises 57 million pounds. See video of David Tennant kissing Davina McCall! >

13 Mar (io9) Details on the new K9 series >

There will be a  short break from the news while the site migrates to a new server. 

For those of you waiting on confirmation, it is highly likely that Planet of the Dead will be screened at 6.25pm on Saturday 11th April though there have been some rumours that it will be broadcast on Easter Sunday. 

The BBC press office will make an official announcement on Thursday 26th March.

11 Mar (thesun) Interview with the crew regarding the new Sarah Jane Adventures sketch starring Ronnie Corbett for children in need > - video online via The Sun here

11 Mar (telegraph) 1970s Dalek Supreme up for auction >

11 Mar (fakenham&wellstimes) Katy Manning on stage in Wells >

10 Mar (guardian) Law and Order starring Freema Agyeman gets 6.9 million >

9 Mar (Blick) Review of Torchwood in German > | >

8 Mar (newsoftheworld) Hannah Murray is 11th Doctor's companion >

7 Mar (itnews) iplayer to play Doctor Who for Australians before official screening in Oz? >

6 Mar (wired) Euros Lynn interview - Torchwood and final Tennant story info >

5 Mar (i09) Gareth Roberts confirms Planet of the Dead borrows from the Virgin novel - The Highest Science >

5 Mar (thisishampshire) Dalek found in a pond near Beaulieu! >

4 Mar (denofgeek) Gemma Chan plays Mia Bennett in the Christmas special along with Peter O'Brien playing a villian. The special is set on Mars, in the future. >  Finally, the Ice Warriors are back!

4 Mar (denofgeek) 2nd Special now at Christmas and feature "Lindsay Duncan, a robot, snow, and Ood Sigma" >

3 Mar (sun) Matt Smith opens an exclusive Coutts bank account, seen with his Brazillian girlfriend >

2 Mar (guardian) Who will be Doctor Who's new sidekick? >

2 Mar (mirror) Doctor who exclusive: Tardis to be redesigned for arrival of new Time Lord Matt Smith

2 Mar (walesonline) Fans gather to see Doctor Who’s new assistant  >

28 Feb. (wired) New K9 logo revealed, plus some pics >

4 Jan. (SBSTVAustralia) Announcement made at 7.25pm about Matt Smith taking on the role included the comment that he'll be seen on TV screens in October 2010. This goes with other rumours that suggest a later season for Doctor Who in 2010 and David Tennant's final special in Easter 2010.

4 Jan. (PressAssociation) Nearly 7m see Smith named next Doctor Who >

4 Jan. (SundayMail) David Tennant is buying a flat in Glasgow >

4 Jan. (NorthamptonChronicleandEcho) BBC: Why Matt Smith is perfect as new Time Lord >

I'm going to keep an eagle eye on anything the Northampton Chronicle and Echo publishes. Afterall, Matt Smith's mother works for their sister magazine. Excuse me Mrs Smith. Has Matt told you anything about the scripts for episodes 1 and 4 of 2010 that Matt's read?

4 Jan. (Daily Star) This article contains quotes from the recent Confidential broadcast >

4 Jan. (Telegraph) Long article on the appointment of Matt Smith to the role of Doctor includes a note that he will appear in the Christmas special in 2009. As the schedule for 2009 hasn't been finalised at this stage it is unknown whether this will be the case or he will appear in the final special in early 2010.>

4 Jan. 11th Doctor page updated with an extended Youtube interview with Matt Smith

3 Jan. (Inquistr) Reports Matt will start filming in the Northern summer and that there are 3 Tennant specials in 2009 and 1 in 2010 >

3 Jan. (BritishFantastySocietyNews) A comment on how great it is that no one thought of Matt Smith. >

3 Jan. (EndofShow) New Doctor scooped online >

3 Jan. Northampton actor Matt Smith is Doctor Who. He made the top 10 Actors to Look Out For list in Vogue. >

3 Jan. Confidential announced it at approximately 6pm. Online news reports were already being indexed by 6:02. Love 21st century! Congratulations to the Northampton Chronicle and Echo for being the first to suggest Matt. They were first with the trivia too: > Though it probably helps that his mother sells their sister magazine 'Image'. > Here are links to some of the ones that appeared in the first 15 minutes: > | > | > | > | > | > | > | >

3 Jan. (LondonTheatre) David Tennant returned to Hamlet rehearsals on the 2nd. >

3 Jan. (NorthamptonChronicle) Matt Smith now top favourite to be the next Doctor >

3 Jan. (TheSun) Hugh Grant now top favourite to be the next Doctor. >(Well, we've been wanting this to happen for years! Remember Curse of Fatal Death )

2 Jan. (Wired) Trailer for Doctor Who Confidential: The 11th Doctor >

2 Jan. (Daily Star) Billie Piper and David Tennant to start in a musical Doctor Who. What? What? What? >

2 Jan. (Io9) CGI has been done of the Ice Warriors 'just to see what they'd look like' !!! and that Jenny might be back in the Easter special. They also report a possible return of the Hath. >

2 Jan. (WhatsonStage) Actor David Tennant, who this year starred in the RSC's Hamlet, enters the top 20, becoming only the fifth actor ever to do so in the list's history >

2. Jan. Just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons again, I'll bring up this article from the Courier. Is the next Doctor David Knijnenburg? I'm voting for Chiwetel Ejiofo or Paterson Joseph but David Knijnenburg would be an inspired choice too. I write this with only 16 hours to go. >

2. Jan. More articles about the 11th Doctor being announced. > | > | > | > | > | >

2 Jan. (Mail Online) Paterson Joseph could be next Doctor >

2 Jan. (BBC) The 11th Doctor to be revealed on a special Confidential episode to be broadcast on BBC One on Saturday > | >NB: With so much speculation that Paterson Joseph is going to be the Doctor, everyone will be disappointed if he isn't! Even the bookies have him as the top favourite.

2 Jan. Well. So much for taking a break! New Doctor to be announced within a day. I'll be updating the website from the next few minutes to the next few days!

1 Jan 2009. Happy New Year. I'm taking a break from reporting until closer to Easter, unless something incredible happens like Chiwetel Ejiofo is announced as the next Doctor, or we get the broadcast dates for Torchwood, or if Primeval copies Doctor Who again! Hope you have a great 2009. P.S. New rumour! The Brigadier to appear with the Doctor in the UNIT involved Easter special.