Thanks for Following the Countdown

Thank-you for following the Countdown on this blog, I hope you have enjoyed the quotes too. What did you make of The Day of the Doctor? Let me know below.

I shall be providing a review for the episode, it might be a little while, because I want to get it just right. Until then, see what awaits the Doctor this christmas here.
Farewell for now!

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Roundup and News

The countdown is over, only hours remain between us and the 50th Anniversary special. Today is The Day of the Doctor!

Latest News

BBC Worldwide are looking to create a gallery of the best photos of fans celebrating the 50th Anniversary at cinemas across the globe. You can send your photos via email to Doctorwho50@bbc.com, and they will share the best via the official facebook page.

The print edition of 11 Doctors, 11 Stories is the culmination of a year-long series of eBooks to celebrate the Anniversary. Eleven stories, eleven authors, eleven unique interpretations of the Doctor: his terrifying alien enemies and his time-travelling adventures. The authors are Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy and Neil Gaiman. See more here.

According to The Mirror, all seven missing episodes of Marco Polo have been recovered and are due to be unveiled next month. For more details click here.

The Doctor Who 50th Celebration convention is now under way, with the show taking over London's Excel Centre for three days of panels, signings, and a host of other activities. The BBC will be covering the event, with videos being released on the official Doctor Who Youtube Channel. See Below.

The Anniversary edition of Doctor Who Magazine has proved so popular that it has been reprinted just a week after going on sale. A further 15,000 have been printed, and will be available to purchase.

50th Anniversary Minisodes

The Doctor Who minisode The Night of the Doctor is still available to watch on BBC iPlayer, and can be seen on the Red Button up until the broadcast of the Anniversary special. It can also be watched here. While the second minisode, The Last Day, has been released on iTunes and is available to download. Click here to view the minisode.

TV Programme Line-Up For This Evening

The Day of the Doctor is on BBC One and BBC One HD (and others) at 7.50pm GMT; Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty is on BBC Three at 9.05pm; The Day of the Doctor: Behind the Lens is on BBC Red Button at 9.05pm; The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot is on BBC Red Button at 10.10pm.

Introducing The Day of the Doctor

Matt Smith, David Tennant, John Hurt, Jenna Coleman, Billie Piper and Steven Moffat introduce the episode:

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Insider

The exclusive 50th Anniversary Insider, as released by BBC America, features interviews with Matt Smith, David Tennant and Steven Moffat:

Happy Anniversary Doctor Who!

A message from Steven Moffat as Doctor Who reaches its 50th Anniversary:

And a message from Matt Smith - the Doctor - as Doctor Who hits Fifty:

Matt Smith And David Tennant On The Graham Norton Show

Graham Norton chats with not one, but two Doctors - Matt Smith and David Tennant:

Doctor Who fans take to the Red Chair to ask questions:

The Day of the Doctor Clips

This first clip was shown on The Graham Norton Show, and features the two Doctors:

This second clip is the last to be released via the Doctor Who Save The Day site

Even More

Galleries: 25 Image Gallery, Cast Pictures, Pictures #3, Pictures #2, Pictures #1
Clips: Dalek Attack, A Machine, One Show, Unconventional Flight, Tardis Reunion, 18/11 Clips
Trailers: 50 Years Trail, Official Trailers
Stings: Hashtag Sting, Date Sting, Complete Sting
Poster: The Day of the Doctor

Backgrounds: The First Doctor, The Second Doctor, The Third Doctor, The Fourth Doctor, The Fifth Doctor, The Sixth Doctor, The Seventh Doctor, The Eighth Doctor, The Ninth and Tenth Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor, Series 7 Part 1, Asylum of the Daleks, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, A Town Called Mercy, The Power of Three, The Angels Take Manhattan, The Snowmen, Series 7 Part 2, 50th Anniversary

Celebration: Welcome, Doctor Who Return Interview, The Five Doctors 2013, Auditions, Jon Culshaw. More will be available at a later date.

Thanks for keeping up with my countdown, hope you enjoy this. More details will follow after the special. Give your thoughts below.
Enjoy The Day of the Doctor!

Doctor Who Website Logos and Backgrounds: 50th Anniversary

In the run-up to the Fiftieth Anniversary, I will be releasing the Backgrounds and Logos used on the Official Website daily. Here is the Eleventh Doctor's ninth Logo and Background:

The 50th Anniversary Background
Click here to view original image

The 50th Anniversary Logo
Click here to view original image

For the previous Logos and Backgrounds, select the links below:
The First Doctor, The Second Doctor, The Third Doctor, The Fourth Doctor, The Fifth Doctor, The Sixth Doctor, The Seventh Doctor, The Eighth Doctor, The Ninth and Tenth Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor, Series 7 Part 1, Asylum of the Daleks, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, A Town Called Mercy, The Power of Three, The Angels Take Manhattan, The Snowmen, Series 7 Part 2
50th Anniversary Roundup tomorrow.
This wraps-up my release of Logos and Backgrounds as used on the Official Website

Doctor Who Website Logos and Backgrounds: The Eleventh Doctor #9

In the run-up to the Fiftieth Anniversary, I will be releasing the Backgrounds and Logos used on the Official Website daily. Here is the Eleventh Doctor's ninth Logo and Background:

Series 7 Part 2 Background
Click here to view original image

Series 7 Part 2 Logo
Click here to view original image

For the previous Logos and Backgrounds, select the links below:
The First Doctor, The Second Doctor, The Third Doctor, The Fourth Doctor, The Fifth Doctor, The Sixth Doctor, The Seventh Doctor, The Eighth Doctor, The Ninth and Tenth Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor, Series 7 Part 1, Asylum of the Daleks, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, A Town Called Mercy, The Power of Three, The Angels Take Manhattan, The Snowmen
The 50th Anniversary Logo and Background will be available shortly

An Adventure in Space and Time: Reconstruction Scenes

The BBC has released bonus clips from An Adventure in Space and Time that laboriously reconstruct several iconic moments from the Hartnell era with David Bradley.

Reconstruction Of The First Scene Set Inside The TARDIS

Reconstruction Of The First Farewell

Reconstruction Of The First Regeneration

"Merry Christmas" Reconstruction

What did you think of An Adventure in Space and Time, discuss below.
More 50th details later

The Day of the Doctor Clip: Dalek Attack

This clip was also released via the Doctor Who Save the Day website, and is the penultimate preview clip to be released from the site. It shows the Daleks attacking Gallifrey during the Time War, prepare to be EXTERMINATED. Again this clip is very short.

For More, click the links below:
A Machine Clip
One Show Clip
Unconventional Flight Clip
Tardis Reunion Clip
Monday's Clips
The Day of the Doctor Trailers
50 Years Trailer
Hashtag Sting, Date Sting, Complete Sting
More details coming soon

The Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 20

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

One Day to go!
Yes the wait is almost over, tomorrow is The Day of the Doctor

Today's Quote: "We'd better keep an eye on him. He seems to have a knack of getting himself in trouble." Who said this and which episode did it feature in?

Yesterday's Quote was said by Jamie in The Ice Warriors, the first episode to feature, yeah you guessed it, Ice Warriors.

More 50th details will be available soon

The countdown ends tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Clip: A Machine

This clip was released via the Doctor Who Save the Day website, and is the third preview clip to be released from the site. It shows the Tenth Doctor with Elizabeth I, and he has a machine that makes a very specific noise. This clip is also very short.

For More, click the links below:
One Show Clip
Unconventional Flight Clip
Tardis Reunion Clip
Monday's Clips
The Day of the Doctor Trailers
50 Years Trailer
Hashtag Sting, Date Sting, Complete Sting
More details coming soon

The Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 19

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

Two Days to go!

Yes there are just two days remaining, recorders at the ready!

Today's Quote: Here, and this tag, it says I'm a scavenger. And yours does too! Here, we're not beggars." Who said this and which episode did it feature in?

Yesterday's Quote was said Jo Grant in The Time Monster, featuring a new TARDIS interior (unique to the episode) and the Master.

More 50th details will be available soon

The countdown continues tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor One Show Clip

This is the latest preview for the Anniversary Special as shown on The One Show today, and features the War Doctor meeting "Rose".

For More, click the links below:
Unconventional Flight Clip
Yesterday's Clip
Monday's Clips
The Day of the Doctor Trailers
50 Years Trailer
Hashtag Sting, Date Sting, Complete Sting
More details coming soon

The Day of the Doctor News 20/11/13

Latest News

TV listings magazines are out in force this week to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, with the Radio Times leading the charge. They have dedicated twelve covers to the Doctors which can be combined to create one complete image, these are available to collect now.

Doctor Who Magazine have released their latest issue, the 50th Anniversary Souvenir Edition. This features an exclusive interview with Matt Smith and David Tennant about the biggest TV event in history. It also contains a special 1960s-themed mini Issue and twelve collectors' Anniversary art-cards, all exclusive to the official magazine.

According to the Huffington Post there will be a surprise appearance in the special, spoiler-phobes should steer clear.

50th Anniversary Minisodes

The Doctor Who minisode The Night of the Doctor is still available to watch on BBC iPlayer, and can be seen on the Red Button throughout the week. While the second minisode, The Last Day, has been released on iTunes and is available to download. Click here to view the minisode on Doctor Who TV.

TV Programme Line-Up For Thursday

The Doctor Who: Blue Peter Special is on CBBC at 5.30pm; Doctor Who at the Proms (2013) is repeated on BBC Three at 7pm, followed by Doctor Who at the Proms: Encore on the Red Button; An Adventure in Space and Time will be on BBC Two and BBC Two HD at 9pm, followed by An Unearthly Child on BBC Four.

TV Programme Line-Up For Friday

The Culture Show: Me, You and Doctor Who is on BBC Two and BBC Two HD at 9.30pm; Matt Smith and David Tennant are on The Graham Norton Show on BBC One and BBC One HD at 10.35pm.

David Tennant Introduces The Day of the Doctor

In this video, David Tennant provides a spoof introduction to the special:

Joanna Page Discusses Her Role As Elizabeth I

In this video, Joanna Page talks about taking the role in the special:

Ingrid Oliver & Jemma Redgrave Discuss Their Roles

In this video, Ingrid Oliver and Jemma Redgrave discuss their roles:

Matt Smith And David Tennant Discuss The Special

In this video, Matt Smith and David Tennant discuss the show and the episode itself:

The Preview clip shown on The One Show will be available later
More 50th details coming soon

Doctor Who Website Logos and Backgrounds: The Eleventh Doctor #8

In the run-up to the Fiftieth Anniversary, I will be releasing the Backgrounds and Logos used on the Official Website daily. Here is the Eleventh Doctor's eighth Logo and Background:

The Snowmen Background
Click here to view original image

The Snowmen Logo
Click here to view original image

For the previous Logos and Backgrounds, select the links below:
The First Doctor, The Second Doctor, The Third Doctor, The Fourth Doctor, The Fifth Doctor, The Sixth Doctor, The Seventh Doctor, The Eighth Doctor, The Ninth and Tenth Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor, Series 7 Part 1, Asylum of the Daleks, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, A Town Called Mercy, The Power of Three, The Snowmen
The Eleventh Doctor's ninth Logo and Background will be available tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Clip: Unconventional Flight

This clip was released via the Doctor Who Save the Day website, and is the second preview clip to be released from the site. It shows the Doctor and Clara immediately after reuniting in the TARDIS. Please note that this clip is very short.

For More, click the links below:
Yesterday's Clip
Monday's Clips
The Day of the Doctor Trailers
50 Years Trailer
Hashtag Sting, Date Sting, Complete Sting
More details coming soon

The Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 18

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

Three Days to go!

There are now only three action-packed days remaining

Today's Quote: "It's a doomy old day. I mean, just look at that sky. Just look at it." Who said this and which episode did it feature in?

Yesterday's quote was said by Sarah Jane Smith in The Hand of Fear, which saw her last regular appearance after the Doctor recieved summons from Gallifrey.

The countdown continues tomorrow

Doctor Who Website Logos and Backgrounds: The Eleventh Doctor #7

In the run-up to the Fiftieth Anniversary, I will be releasing the Backgrounds and Logos used on the Official Website daily. Here is the Eleventh Doctor's seventh Logo and Background:

The Angels Take Manhattan Background
Click here to view original image

The Angels Take Manhattan Logo
Click here to view original image

For the previous Logos and Backgrounds, select the links below:
The First Doctor, The Second Doctor, The Third Doctor, The Fourth Doctor, The Fifth Doctor, The Sixth Doctor, The Seventh Doctor, The Eighth Doctor, The Ninth and Tenth Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor, Series 7 Part 1, Asylum of the Daleks, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, A Town Called Mercy, The Power of Three
The Eleventh Doctor's eighth Logo and Background will be available tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Clip: Tardis Reunion

This clip was shown on Daybreak this morning, and shows Clara and the Doctor reuniting in the TARDIS, after she rode in on a Motorbike. Again, it's a short clip, but it's a nice reunion.

Yesterday's Clips are available here
More details coming soon

The Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 17

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

Four Days to go!
Only four days remain until the Anniversary. Get your scarves at the ready!

Today's Quote: "Bye, Doctor. You know, travel really does broaden the mind." Can you guess who said this and which episode it's from?
Yesterday's Quote was said by Tegan in Mawdryn Undead, which introduced new companion Turlough and saw the return of the Brigadier.

The countdown continues tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Clips #1

This first clip was shown on Children in Need last Friday, and is an exclusive preview of The Day of the Doctor. Even though this clip is quite short, it is absolutely brilliant, displaying how good the episode will be and how it will celebrate fifty years of history.

The second clip was released today via the Doctor Who Save the Day website and is the first preview clip to be released from this site. It is a really short clip and doesn't show that much but it is good, possibly showing how the episode will start.

These last two clips are from the recent behind-the-scenes look at the episode shown on BBC Breakfast this morning. They aren't very long and do, unfortunately, contain part of the BBC Entertainment Correspondents report.

More clips are likely to be available tomorrow, no promises, but when more clips are released they will be available here shortly after.
More details coming soon

Doctor Who Website Logos and Backgrounds: The Eleventh Doctor #6

In the run-up to the Fiftieth Anniversary, I will be releasing the Backgrounds and Logos used on the Official Website daily. Here is the Eleventh Doctor's sixth Logo and Background:

The Power of Three Background
Click here to view original image
Not sure why the logo is on the background

The Power of Three Logo
Click here to view original image

For the previous Logos and Backgrounds, select the links below:
The First Doctor, The Second Doctor, The Third Doctor, The Fourth Doctor, The Fifth Doctor, The Sixth Doctor, The Seventh Doctor, The Eighth Doctor, The Ninth and Tenth Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor, Series 7 Part 1, Asylum of the Daleks, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, A Town Called Mercy
The Eleventh Doctor's seventh Logo and Background will be available tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 16

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

Five Days to Go!

Yes, just five celery-filled screwdriver-less days until the Doctors most important day

Today's Quote: "And you'd be tapping it out right alongside them. I only asked you a simple question." Can you guess which episode this is from and who said it?

Yesterday's Quote was from The Twin Dilemma: the Sixth Doctor's first episode; and was said by Peri.

The countdown continues tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Pictures #3

In the Gallery below you will find 25 newly released images from The Day of the Doctor.
What are your thoughts on these latest pics and special itself? Comment Below.
More details regarding the 50th Anniversary will be available soon

Doctor Who Website Logos and Backgrounds: The Eleventh Doctor #5

In the run-up to the Fiftieth Anniversary, I will be releasing the Backgrounds and Logos used on the Official Website daily. Here is the Eleventh Doctor's fifth Logo and Background:

A Town Called Mercy Background
Click here to view original image

A Town Called Mercy Logo
Click here to view original image

For the previous Logos and Backgrounds, select the links below:
The First Doctor, The Second Doctor, The Third Doctor, The Fourth Doctor, The Fifth Doctor, The Sixth Doctor, The Seventh Doctor, The Eighth Doctor, The Ninth and Tenth Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor, Series 7 Part 1, Asylum of the Daleks, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
The Eleventh Doctor's sixth Logo and Background will be available tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 15

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

Six Days to go!

Just six psychedelic days until the 50th Anniversary Special, The Day of the Doctor

Today's Quote: "It's true, though. In the past couple of days, you've called me Tegan, Zoe, Susan. On one occasion, you even referred to me as Jamie." Can you guess which episode this is from and who said it?
Yesterday's Quote was from The Curse of Fenric: featuring the Seventh Doctor, his companion Ace and the monstrous Haemovores (future humans from a pollution-ravaged earth); and was said by Ace.

The countdown continues tomorrow

The 50th Anniversary Radio and Television Line-Up Update

There will be several other programmes celebrating the 50th Anniversary, these are just as exciting to me as The Day of the Doctor, and truly shows how much the BBC cares about the show. Here they are:

The Science of Doctor Who

Thursday 14th November at 9pm on BBC2 and BBC2 HD

For one night only, Professor Brian Cox explores the universe of the world's favourite Time Lord, Doctor Who. Brian takes an audience, with the help of celebrity guests, on a journey into the wonderful universe of The Doctor, in a specially recorded programme from the lecture theatre of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Brian reveals the science behind the spectacle and explains the physics that allows Doctor Who to travel through space and time.  Fun, but filled with real science,

it's a special night for Who fans as well anyone with a thirst for understanding. Brian is in the unique position of knowing The Doctor's universe inside out as well as the reality behind the drama. When the TARDIS travels through time and space, Brian understands the physics involved. And when it comes to life on other planets, Brian knows the real science that could prove extra-terrestrial life might just exist in our galaxy.

The Night of the Doctor

From Friday 15th November at 12pm on BBC iPlayer
Will be available on BBC Red Button and BBC Red Button HD at the following times:
Saturday 16th November 7.30-9.55pm and 10.30-11.45pm
Sunday 17th November 6.30-9.55pm
Monday 18th November 7.00-10.30pm
Tuesday 19th November 9.30pm onwards
Wednesday 20th November until 7.00am and 7.30om onwards
Thursday 21st November until 7.00am and 5.30-8.10pm plus 10pm onwards
Friday 22nd November until 7.00am and 7.30pm onwards
Saturday 23rd November until 2.30pm and 6.00-7.45pm

Children in Need

Friday 15th November at 7.30pm on BBC1 and BBC1 HD

A world exclusive preview clip from The Day of the Doctor is being shown. Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly, Fearne Cotton, Zoe Ball and Nick Grimshaw play host to an array of stars, as they join in to help raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Amongst those lending a hand are One Direction, Doctor Who, Harry Hill, and the cast of Call the Midwife.

Doctor Who: Greatest Monsters & Villains Weekend

Friday 15th November at 7.05pm on BBC3
Saturday 16th November at 8pm on BBC3
Sunday 17th November at 7.30pm on BBC3

Part 1 - A countdown of the show's ten most popular antagonists as voted for by viewers, to mark the 50th anniversary of the long-running BBC sci-fi dram. The Time Lord has been confronted by many enemies during his adventures, including Cybermen, Daleks and Zygons, and this programme aims to shed light on why some of these creatures still inspire awe in members of the public. The first of three compilations looks at the monsters and villains in places 10 to seven, which make an appearance in four back-to-back Doctor Who

episodes. Presented by Joel Dommett. Part 2 - With the long-anticipated 50th anniversary now just a week away, the countdown of the sci-fi show's 10 most popular antagonists continues. Monsters from the classic era line up alongside aliens and ne'er-do-wells from 2005 onwards as comedian Joel Dommett reveals which of the Doctor's many nemesis have been ranked six to four in the public vote. Part 3 - The countdown draws to a close as comedian Joel Dommett reveals which of the show's impressive roster of enemies have been voted the top three. Among the villains expected to place highly on the list are the ancient Earth-dwelling Silurians, the legions of the Ood and the memory-bending assassins the Silence, along with the cold, calculating Cybermen, the hateful mutant Daleks and the Master, the Doctor's nihilistic Time Lord nemesis.

Doctor Who At 50: Doctor Who And The Daleks

Saturday 16th November 6.00-6.45pm BBC Radio 4 Extra

Click the link at the end for more details.

Doctor Who At 50: Protect And Survive

Sunday 17th November 6.00-6.45pm BBC Radio 4 Extra

Click the link at the end for more details.

Doctor Who At 50: Fanfare For The Common Men

Monday 18th November 6.00-6.45pm BBC Radio 4 Extra

Click the link at the end for more details.

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide

Monday 18th November at 8pm on BBC3

Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the space-travelling Time Lord and take an in-depth look at one of the most intriguing fictional characters of all time. With the 50th Anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor, about to hit our screens there's a look at all 11 incarnations of the Doctor and their most famous scenes and storylines, an exploration of the many sides to the Doctor and asking what he is really like. Plus, a look at the Doctor's many travelling companions and adversaries over the years and how they all contribute to creating the longest running sci-fi show of all time. Featuring David Tennant, Paul McGann, Sylvester McCoy, Noel Clark, Rick Edwards, Konnie Huq, McFly, Joel Dommett and many more, it's the best preparation possible for the 50th anniversary episode.

Doctor Who At 50: Thousand Tiny Wings

Tuesday 19th November 6.00-6.45pm BBC Radio 4 Extra

Click the link at the end for more details.

Doctor Who At 50: Farewell Great Macedon

Wednesday 20th November 6.00-6.45pm BBC Radio 4 Extra

Click the link at the end for more details.

Doctor Who: Blue Peter Special/Doctor Who: Blue Peter Party

Thursday 21st November at 5.30pm on CBBC
Saturday 23rd November at 9.30am on CBBC

CBBC is celebrating 50 years of Doctor Who with the launch of an exciting new Blue Peter Doctor Who competition and two live Blue Peter Specials; a must see for all young Doctor Who fans. In an exclusive competition, Blue Peter viewers aged between six and 15 will be asked to design new sonic devices for Sontaran Commander Strax, Madame Vastra and Jenny Flint. Their gadgets will feature in the iconic science fiction series. The winner will get the unique opportunity to see their gadget in action on the set of Doctor Who. On Thursday 21 November and Saturday 23 November,

Barney, Lindsey and Radzi will be joined by aliens and monsters in the studio and the audience will be able to design their very own alien live on air. Blue Peter viewers will have their questions answered by Matt Smith; they will be able to get ready for the 50th anniversary show by making their very own cushion (to hide behind); and we'll help them to host a Doctor Who party by showing them how to make Dalek cupcakes.

Doctor Who At 50: Human Resources

Thursday 21st November 6.00-6.45pm BBC Radio 4 Extra

Click the link at the end for more details.

Doctor Who at the Proms

Thursday 21st November at 7pm on BBC3

BBC Three repeats the Doctor Who Prom from the summer to celebrate the 50th Anniversary. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic and much-loved BBC series, this special event at the Royal Albert Hall features Murray Gold's popular music for the show, accompanied by specially edited sequences from the Doctor's most recent adventures.

Doctor Who at the Proms Encore

Thursday 21st November at 8.15pm on BBC Red Button and BBC Red Button HD

Now, in conjunction with BBC Three's screening of 'Doctor Who at the Proms', Red Button offers fans the chance to see previously unscreened highlights from the concerts. With appearances by Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Madame Vastra and Strax, this red button special features three pieces by Doctor Who's resident Maestro Murray Gold - The Companions Suite (Rose, Martha, Donna & Amy), The Final Chapter of Amelia Pond (from The Angels Take Manhattan) and Vale Decem (a tribute to the 11 Doctors).

An Adventure in Space and Time

Thursday 21st November at 9pm on BBC2 and BBC2 HD

This special one-off drama travels back in time to 1963 to see how the beloved Doctor Who was first brought to the screen. Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama, time travel and monsters! Allied with a team of brilliant people, they went on to create the longest-running science fiction series ever, now celebrating its 50th anniversary.

An Unearthly Child (Restored)

Thursday 21st November at 10.30pm on BBC4

BBC Four will introduce audiences to the first Doctor, William Hartnell, with a special re-run of the first-ever story, which marked the start of 50 years of history. The four episodes are being shown in a restored format, not previously broadcast in the UK. Two teachers investigation the strange behaviour of a pupil find themselves in a junkyard, where they meet her grandfather and force their way inside a police box - with frightening results.

Who Is The Doctor?

Thursday 21st November 10.00-11.30pm BBC Radio 2

Click the link at the end for more details.

The Blagger's Guide To Doctor Who

Thursday 21st November 11.30pm-12.00am BBC Radio 2

Click the link at the end for more details.

Doctor Who At 50: Dalek Invasion of Earth

Friday 22nd November 6.00-6.45pm BBC Radio 4 Extra

Click the link at the end for more details.

The Culture Show: Me, You And Doctor Who

Friday 22nd November at 9.30pm on BBC2 and BBC2 HD

Lifelong fan Matthew Sweet explores the cultural significance of the BBC's longest running TV drama, arguing that it's one of the most important cultural artefacts of modern Britain. Put simply, Doctor Who matters. He'll explain how the show has become a cultural force in its own right and tell the stories of some of the unsung cultural heroes, who pioneered its innovative music, design and storytelling.

The Graham Norton Show

Friday 22nd November at 10.35pm on BBC1 and BBC1 HD

Matt Smith and David Tennant will both be joining Graham Norton on his TV chat show. Emma Thompson, Jimmy Carr and Robbie Williams are also guests.

12 Again: Doctor Who Special

Saturday 23rd November at 2.30pm on CBBC.

Super fans join cast members past and present to share their memories of watching TV's top Time Lord when they were young. Who was their Doctor when the were a kid? Which aliens had them hiding behind the sofa? Featuring CBBC's super fan Chris Johnson, impressionist Jon Culshaw, Tommy Knight (Luke Smith), Warwick Davis (Porridge), Neve McIntosh (Madame Vastra), Dan Starkey (Strax), Louise Jameson (Leela) and the Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy. We'll find out about the Doctor himself, the TARDIS and the famous theme tune as we travel back to a different dimension with our celebrities as they become 12 Again.

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor

Saturday 23rd November at 7.50pm on BBC1 and BBC1 HD

The Doctors embark on their greatest adventure in this 50th Anniversary special. In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.

Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty

Saturday 23rd November at 9.05pm on BBC3

Live from London's Southbank, Zoe Ball and Rick Edwards will get the afterparty started on BBC Three, as they are joined by Matt Smith and guests to discuss the Doctor's most epic adventure yet. As soon as the titles roll on BBC One's The Day of the Doctor, viewers can join the current Doctor himself, as well as a host of previous Doctors and their time-travelling companions in the ultimate celebration of 50 years of Doctor Who on BBC Three. As well as all the gossip on the Day of the Doctor, there will be exclusive interviews, show-stopping monster moments and fans around the world will be giving their reaction, as they showcase how they are celebrating the special anniversary. One Direction will also be joining the party as they gate-crash the show live from LA to wish the Doctor a happy birthday.

For details of all Radio Programmes click here

For details of all BBC America Programmes click here
ALL PROGRAMMES THAT HAVE BEEN BROADCAST ARE AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC IPLAYER

More details upcoming.