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Doctor Who is a BBC science fiction series that centers around the adventures of The Doctor, a time lord from the planet Gallifrey. Throughout The Doctor's travels a number of companions help him on his adventures. To travel in space and time, he uses a ship known as The TARDIS which is in the shape of a police box.

The first run of the program aired on November 22, 1963 and ran until 1989. After a 16-year absence and a TV movie, the show returned to the BBC in 2005 with Russell T. Davies at the helm. Davies had previous success with numerous television shows including Showtime's Queer As Folk. The series is currently on a break and will return with a full season in 2010 with several specials to cover the gap in between starting with the 2008 Christmas special "The Next Doctor".

Thanks to the character's ability to regenerate a new body, a number of actors have played The Doctor over the years, with the longest run going to Tom Baker who played the part from 1974 to 1981.

Most recently in the new version of the show, David Tennant played The Doctor from 2005, taking over the role from Christopher Eccleston, who did only the first season of the new series. Tennant is set to leave the series in 2009.

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• The 2009 Christmas Radio Times Revealed

  
  Life, Doctor Who & Combom — Authority: 550
  (Click for Larger Images) There are 2 different cover designs of the Christmas Radio Times this year, and one has a Dalek on the front! I will of course have scans of the Doctor Who articles! The two-week festive edition, with 294 pages, features two different covers for possibly the first time since Radio Times ...
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• December with the Doctor: A Capital Idea

  
  The Fortress of Soliloquy — Authority: 119
  So, is it "the Doctor" or "The Doctor"? Same question for "T/the Master."
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• BBC One Christmas Ident Revealed – Doctor Who

  
  Anglotopia — Authority: 141
  Every year, the BBC puts together an ident that has a Christmas theme. The idents are what fills the time between shows and identifies the channel to viewers. Last year we were treated to Wallace and Gromit as the ident. This year it’s none other than David Tennant as Doctor Who taking the Tardis for a sleigh ride. ...
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• McCoy and Aldred

  
  strange cousin susan — Authority: 139
  I’m giving them another go. I’m trying, really I am. That I haven’t taken out the disk and replaced it with The Three Doctors or (dare I admit this?) Inferno has got to prove I honestly am trying, but it’s not easy. Why I’m having so much trouble with them is beyond me; it’s the [...]
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• David Tennants Final Episodes as The Doctor on BBC America

  
  Daemons TV — Authority: 586
  [Press Release - Released by BBC America] BBC AMERICA today announced the U.S. premiere of David Tennants final special as the Tenth Doctor. Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part Two, premieres January 2, one week after Part One, on BBC AMERICA. The finale to the era of David Tennant is one of the most eagerly ...
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• Little Kitten – Doctor Who As Belgian Jazz

  
  PodBlack Cat — Authority: 500
  This one is for JM Abrassart , who is a real sweetie. We were chatting about the ‘ End of Time preview ‘ and our shared enjoyment of the show and because he’s French, I immediately thought of this… even though the French is hilarious. You should check out his blog called ‘ Scepticisme scientifique ‘ – ...
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• Doctor Who Of The Day - The Cult of Skaro

  
  Life, Doctor Who & Combom — Authority: 550
  The Cult of Skaro , named after the Dalek homeworld, was a secret group of four Daleks made up on three Standard Daleks and one Black Dalek. This post started off on my blog - http://lifetheuniverseandcombom.blogspot.com - there are so many features on there that are not in the newsfeed, or posted elsewhere, you ...
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• BBC America Schedules Next Doctor Who

  
  SF Universe — Authority: 477
  They’ve been teasing it for quite awhile, but BBC America has finally settled on an air date for David Tennant’s last outing as Doctor Who. Feels like the end of an era, doesn’t it? Fitting then, that it lands just after the start of a new year. It’s called Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part Two , and it ...
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• Holiday shopping made easy

  
  Blog Obispo — Authority: 141
  My favorite present is ThinkGeeks Tauntaun Sleeping Bag, inspired by Lukes oh-so-cozy bed in "The Empire Strikes Back." And you thought they smelled bad on the outside!Seriously, though, this cute sleeping bag is a steal at $100. I love the attention paid to even the tiniest details, from the plush lightsaber zipper ...
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• BBC Christmas Trailer Includes Doctor Who The End Of Time INTERNATIONAL VERSION

  
  Life, Doctor Who & Combom — Authority: 550
  This post started off on my blog - http://lifetheuniverseandcombom.blogspot.com - there are so many features on there that are not in the newsfeed, or posted elsewhere, you really need to check it out! Thanx!
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• U.S. Air Date Set for David Tennant’s Final ‘Dr. Who’ Special

  
  The Flickcast — Authority: 533
  Those who are fans of the British Sci-Fi series Doctor Who know that hearbreak lies ahead. David Tennant, the beloved actor who has taken up the titular mantle as the Tenth Doctor since 2005, will be leaving the show and handing off his TARDIS to newcomer Matt Smith. We’re now receiving word that BBC America will ...
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• Advent(ure) Calendar - Day #3 Opened

  
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  The Doctor Who Advent(ure) Calendar continued today on Doctor Who’s official website, only available in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with the third out of twenty five exclusive Doctor Who treats leading to the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas Special. The End of Time will be the final Doctor Who story to feature ...
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• BBC One Christmas 2009 Trailer – Doctor Who Clips

  
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  The BBC released the following trailer, in which were a few enticing clips from the two-part Doctor Who story, The End of Time. Possible spoilers follow…:
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• Sci-Fi Dealbreakers

  
  Threat Quality Press — Authority: 128
  Bastion of all things science fiction, IO9, did a post recently regarding the upcoming swansong of Russell Davies and David Tennant’s iteration of “Doctor Who,” examining past season finales and offering advice for what Davies tropes to avoid.The long and short of it – avoid Deus Ex Machina like Rose in season ...
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• Fandomestic: Geeky Nativity Scenes

  
  Fandomania — Authority: 563
  Nativity scenes are a traditional Christmas decoration, but — perhaps inspired by the famous skit from “Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean” wherein Mr. Bean plays with the nativity scene in Harrod’s department store — geeks around the globe have made their own fandom-inspired versions of the nativity scene. Be sure ...
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• Radio Times 12th-18th December 2009 Doctor Who

  
  Life, Doctor Who & Combom — Authority: 550
  Radio Times 12th-18th December 2009 has a few Doctor Who related items/programs; A feature on thrillers, including celebrities picking their favourites. Russell T Davies picks Back to the Future, Coma and Charade. Saturday 12th December , BBC Radio 7, 5.00 pm, An Hour with Jon Pertwee (repeat) [This doesnt ...
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• Doctor Who Advent(ure) Calendar Day 3 Inspect A Gadget INTERNATIONAL VERSION

  
  Life, Doctor Who & Combom — Authority: 550
  This post started off on my blog - http://lifetheuniverseandcombom.blogspot.com - there are so many features on there that are not in the newsfeed, or posted elsewhere, you really need to check it out! Thanx!
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• Doctor Who: Final David Tennant special premieres Jan. 2

  
  From Inside the Box — Authority: 703
  Americans will say goodbye to the tenth Doctor in the new year.
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• Doctor Who: BBC Christmas Ident

  
  Dan's Media Digest — Authority: 143
  David Tennant. Snow. Reindeers. TARDIS sled. Oh yes, its definitely Christmas now! Courtesy of Blogtor Who .
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• Doctor Who End of Time trailer, preview, spoilers!

  
  Bad Astronomy — Authority: 688
  MAJOR SPOILERS FOR DOCTOR WHO BELOW! If you don’t want to have any inkling of what happens to The Doctor next, then you need to EXTERMINATE/DELETE this post immediately. (Here’s a picture just to use as filler so you can avoid spoilers): OK, that’s enough spoilage space. If you’re a Who fan, and ...
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