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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!

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

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

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

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

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 Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 14

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

Seven Days to go!

There's only one week until The Day of the Doctor, and the celebrations have started

Today's Quote: "You've always known, you just can't be bothered to tell anyone! It's like it's some kind of game and only you know the rules! You knew all about that inscription being a computer program - but you didn't tell me! You know all about that old bottle and you're not telling me! Am I so stupid-?" Can you guess which episode this is from and who said it?

Yesterday's Quote was from Frontios, featuring the Fifth Doctor and his companions Tegan Jovanka and Vislor Turlough, and was said by the Doctor.

The countdown continues tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 13

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

Eight Days to go!

Yes, only eight days remain. And it was great to see the return of the Eighth Doctor.

Today's Quote: "And if anyone happens to ask whether I made any material difference to the welfare of this planet, you can tell them I came and went like a summer cloud." Can you guess which episode this is from?
Yesterday's Quote was from Asylum of the Daleks, the first episode of series 7, featuring every type of Dalek and the first appearance of Jenna-Louise Coleman.

The countdown continues tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Countdown: Day 12

The countdown to The Day of the Doctor continues:

Nine Days to go!

Only nine days until The Day of the Doctor, and it's gonna be fantastic

Today's Quote: "Is there a word for total screaming genius that sounds modest and a tiny bit sexy?" Can you guess which episode this is from?

Yesterday's Quote was from The Parting of the Ways, which was the last episode to star Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor and featured the return of the Dalek Emperor.

The countdown continues tomorrow

The Day of the Doctor Cast Pictures

The BBC have also released these cast pictures, showing the main characters in all their glory. Here they are: