After “Planet of the Dead”, the next ‘special’ for the Doctor won’t be until Christmas but at least the first one is on track for Easter.In the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, series writer Gareth Roberts has confirmed that the second Doctor Who “special” will be broadcast at Christmas. During an interview with the [...]

A neighbourly Aussie and a model join the Time Lord for the Doctor Who specials. We also find out what planet the finale is set on. Published on Mar 4, 2009 Two more names have been added to the cast of the upcoming Doctor Who specials; model Gemma Chan and former Neighbours actor Peter O’Brien. [...]

LINDSAY Duncan will star in this year’s second Doctor Who special as the Time Lord’s companion, the BBC confirmed today. Duncan, who is starring as Baroness Thatcher in the BBC2 drama Margaret, will play Adelaide – the Doctor’s cleverest and most strong-minded companion yet. She will join David Tennant, who continues his role as the Doctor [...]

Actress Lindsay Duncan will guest-star as the Time Lord’s assistant in this year’s second special. Lindsay will play Adelaide, who is described as the Doctor’s cleverest and most strong-minded companion yet. She said: “I’m thrilled to be involved in Doctor Who. I’ve never done anything like this before.” There are four specials planned for 2009 [...]