Bray Studios – considered the spiritual home of cult British films and the home of Hammer Film Productions for years – could be turned flattened and turned into homes, unless a new campaign to save it succeeds. Earlier this month,… Read More ›
Doctor Who
Glory Be! creator joins Who actors for Harlow Sci-Fi weekend
Writer and artist David C Hill will be attending the renowned Comic Book & Sci-Fi Weekend at the Harvey Centre in Harlow, Essex to sign copies of his esteemed yet off-beat comic, Glory Be! – and is offering fans the… Read More ›
New Abslom Daak, Dalek Killer story released
Following the release of Star Tigers Chapter One at the beginning of the year, Doctor Who fan film makers Altered Vistas have just announced the DVD not-for-profit release of Chapter Two: With Friends Like These, based on the classic Doctor… Read More ›
Time Leech: Time Bomb!
The final instalment of a Doctor Who comic strip, Time Bomb, is live on the Doctor Who fan site, Kasterborous.com. Written by Christian Cawley, with art and lettering by Rick Lundeen, this is the concluding episode of the Time Leech… Read More ›
New Doctor Who a "Half Witted Clown"
With new Doctor Who Matt Smith now on our screens, reaction to this latest regeneration seems to have been generally positive. But to hear a new Doctor described as a “pantomime character” or “a looney” may come as a surprize…. Read More ›
Doctor Wii?
It looks as though we can expect a new Doctor Who game for the Nintendo Ds and Wii. The Newsround website is reporting that the game should be released in time for Christmas. At this early stage, the baddies in… Read More ›
New Doctor And Companion To Visit Their Hometowns
As part of the pre-publicity for the new series of Doctor Who due to start on BBC1 at Easter, new Doctor, Matt Smith, and Karen Gillan, who plays new companion Amy Pond, will be undertaking a short publicity tour. As… Read More ›
Wheeler On The Wireless!!
downthetubes contributor Ian Wheeler, a former Coordinator of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society, discussed the Bonhams Doctor Who auction on BBC Radio York this morning. You can hear the item on the BBC iplayer – it’s part of the Adam… Read More ›
Daleks and cheetahs, oh my!
The catalogue for the Bonhams Doctor Who auction, which takes place 24th February in London, is now online. Included in just over 160 lots are a huge range of costumes from modern era stories, including the Doctor’s costumes and outfits… Read More ›
New Sylvester McCoy and Dalek Figure Set
New Doctor Who figures are ten a penny these days but downthetubes is particularly excited to see the release of two stunning new Sylvester McCoy figures – one complete with Imperial Dalek, on sale soon as an exclusive release from… Read More ›