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Doctor Who's Lonely Year Is Coming To DVD

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Doctor Who just ended a strange experiment, and now you can view all of the results together. The British serial ran a year of one-off "event" stories featuring the time-traveler on his own. So how does it all hold up? More »

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Click here to read How To Write Television, The Russell T. Davies Way

How To Write Television, The Russell T. Davies Way

Whatever your quibbles with Russell T. Davies' often-schmaltzy storytelling on Doctor Who, you have to appreciate his madcap throwing-things-at-the-wall sensibility. Davies says he writes that way on purpose, and answers your Doctor Who and Torchwood questions, in his new book. More »

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Figuring Out Doctor Who's Lingering Mysteries

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"The End of Time" wrapped up the Russell T. Davies era of Doctor Who with a bang, but it left a bunch of unanswered questions behind. Perhaps the solutions are already right there in front of us. Speculation time! More »

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By Alasdair Wilkins

Click here to read David Tennant's Not-So-Long Goodbye To Who?

David Tennant's Not-So-Long Goodbye To Who?

Already missing David Tennant's Doctor Who? Don't worry, he's already perfectly prepared to come back at some point in the future for a "Two Doctors"-esque guest appearance. And he's saying a special goodbye to American fans on BBC America. More »

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By Graeme McMillan

Click here to read Play Along At Home: Doctor Who "End Of Time" Bingo Cards

Play Along At Home: Doctor Who "End Of Time" Bingo Cards

Nobody knows what will happen in David Tennant's final Doctor Who installment this weekend. But at least you can be prepared, and possibly win prizes — with these handy Who bingo cards, created by reader Troy aka bluehinter. More »

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Click here to read You'll Soon Forget Me, Says David Tennant

You'll Soon Forget Me, Says David Tennant

Already worried about life post-David Tennant Doctor Who? According to Tennant himself, you shouldn't be. He's convinced that it's not going to be too long before you've forgotten all about him... More »

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By Graeme McMillan

Click here to read You'll Never Guess Who's In Bondage In New Doctor Who Stills

You'll Never Guess Who's In Bondage In New Doctor Who Stills

Who's that in bondage in new stills from David Tennant's final Doctor Who story? The answer, and some other major "End Of Time" spoilers, below. More »

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Click here to read The One Army The Doctor Can't Hide From

The One Army The Doctor Can't Hide From

Remember how Donna Noble tracks down the Doctor in "Partners In Crime," by looking for extraterrestrial trouble? Her grandfather Wilf has a foolproof Time-Lord-finding method of his own... and it totally works, in this hilarious new clip. [Thanks CJ!]

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Click here to read The Doctor Flies His TARDIS Through a Winter Wonderland

The Doctor Flies His TARDIS Through a Winter Wonderland

Jonesing for more Doctor Who? While you're waiting for this year's Christmas special, this BBC station identification offers a super brief adventure with the Doctor, involving the TARDIS, a snow drift, and a team of tiny reindeer. More »

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By Lauren Davis

5 Lessons We Hope RTD's Learned From His Past Doctor Who Epics

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If history is anything to go by, Russell T. Davies will try to top all his previous gonzo conclusions with his final Doctor Who, "The End Of Time." Is it too much to hope he's learned from his past mistakes? More »

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By Alasdair Wilkins

Click here to read First Clip From Doctor Who's "End Of Time" Shows David Tennant Putting On A Brave Face

First Clip From Doctor Who's "End Of Time" Shows David Tennant Putting On A Brave Face

We're on the edge of our seats for David Tennant's final Doctor Who two-parter after the intense and terrifying ending to "The Waters Of Mars." And the first official clip shows the Tenth Doctor putting up a brave front. More »

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At Last, Doctor Who's Lonely God Goes Too Far

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When Russell T. Davies' revamp of Doctor Who launched in 2005, we were promised that the Doctor's two hearts meant his heart could be broken twice as often. With last night's "Waters Of Mars," we finally see what that meant. More »

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Click here to read The Tenth Doctor Marches Into The Darkness, One Last Time

The Tenth Doctor Marches Into The Darkness, One Last Time

Here's your first official photo from David Tennant's final Doctor Who story, which apparently is still called "The End Of Time." He does not look happy. [Digital Spy]

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Click here to read Expect Tears For David Tennant's Doctor's Farewell

Expect Tears For David Tennant's Doctor's Farewell

The last three episodes of David Tennant and Russell T Davies' Doctor Who run are almost here, and if early reviews are to be believed, we shouldn't be expecting upbeat triumphant adventures before the end. Mild spoilers ahead. More »

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By Graeme McMillan

Click here to read David Tennant And Russell T. Davies Talk Death, Endings... And The Return Of An Iconic Villain

David Tennant And Russell T. Davies Talk Death, Endings... And The Return Of An Iconic Villain

BoingBoing TV's Richard Metzger interviews outgoing Doctor Who star David Tennant and producer Russell T. Davies, and they talk about the end of an era. Including some hints about how it happens. [BoingBoing, thanks Xeni!]

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Click here to read Doctor Who Goes To Roswell And Faces The U.S. Army

Doctor Who Goes To Roswell And Faces The U.S. Army

Here's the first image from "Dreamland," the animated Doctor Who story featuring the voice of David Tennant, which will air in the UK via the "red button" video service later this year. His hair has never been spikier! More »

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By Charlie Jane Anders

Click here to read Even Actors Don't Know How David Tennant Leaves Who

Even Actors Don't Know How David Tennant Leaves Who

How secretive were the BBC over filming of David Tennant's final Doctor Who episodes? Apparently enough to keep actors from seeing the full script — but if you ask them, that was perfectly okay with them... More »

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By Graeme McMillan

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Captain Jack and Doctor Who Kiss At Last!

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Click here to read <em>Will</em> There Be A Doctor Who Movie?

Will There Be A Doctor Who Movie?

Despite rumors, producers for the BBC's Doctor Who are denying that they're working on a movie for the character... But have David Tennant and a BBC press release writer ruined the planned big reveal? More »

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By Graeme McMillan

Doctor Who And The End Of Time: Tennant's Last Moments

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We saw two teaser trailers for David Tennant's very final episodes as the time-traveling hero of Doctor Who, and they revealed some dark times ahead for our Time Lord, including a menacing figure in a hoodie. Spoilers in the TARDIS! More »

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By Charlie Jane Anders

David Tennant Tells Us Why His Doctor's So Sorry, And What's To Come

Click here to read David Tennant Tells Us Why His Doctor's So Sorry, And What's To Come

David Tennant has already filmed his final episodes as the Doctor, the time-traveling champion in Doctor Who, but his past is still our future. He explained to us what happens in those episodes, and why they're the most emotional yet. More »

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