Doctor Who 50th Anniversary: Round 10
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rich_jackoThis Saturday is the actual anniversary, so I hope to see as many of you here as possible! We'll be starting watching at 4pm, but it'll be open house from 3pm if you want to turn up slightly early. It is unfortunately a match day, but kick-off is 12:15pm, so I'm hopeful the post-match traffic will be gone by 3pm.
Doctor Who evening: Round 10: Birthday of the Doctor
Saturday 23rd November, my place from 4:00pm
4:00pm - Talking About Regeneration
We kick off with this look back at the Doctor's past lives and at regeneration, the key to longevity for both the show and the Doctor himself. Featuring actors Peter Davison and Kate O'Mara, and writers Rob Shearman, Joseph Lidster, Clayton Hickman and Gareth Roberts.
4:30pm - Terror of the Zygons
The Zygons are back* for the 50th anniversary special later on, so it seems only fitting that we catch up with their first (and, so far, only) appearance. Returning to Earth, the Fourth Doctor, Sarah and Harry arrive inSussex the Scottish Highlands to investigate the mysterious destruction of several oil rigs in the North Sea. Local superstition speaks of a deadly threat that lurks in the mists on Tulloch Moor, but the truth is even more disturbing: The legendary Loch Ness Monster has been unleashed...
* I'm convinced this is to placate David Tennant. He spent his entire four years in the role nagging the writers to bring them back.
6:00pm - Daleks: Conquer and destroy
The Doctor's oldest enemies are also back for the special, so here's a quick look at their enduring appeal since they first appeared on screen in 1963. Featuring original series producer Verity Lambert, Dalek designer Ray Cusick, director Richard Martin, original TARDIS companion Carole Ann Ford (Susan), writer Rob Shearman, designer Matthew Savage, model unit supervisor Mike Tucker and new series Dalek voice Nicholas Briggs.
6:30pm - The Name of the Doctor
Time to catch up with where we left off at the end of the last series. The Doctor has a secret he will take to his grave, and it is discovered. The Doctor's friends unite and Clara takes drastic action to save his very existence. Then came that ending. Introducing John Hurt...
7:15pm - Break
I will provide plenty of snacks (including, of course, jelly babies) and I will be putting pizzas in the oven. However, if anyone wants to grab takeaway, this is the time. A short intermission before the main event!
7:50pm - The Day of the Doctor
This is it. The big one. 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.
9:05pm - Doctor Who Live: The After-party
It's over to BBC 3 with Zoe Ball and Rick Edwards for what the Beeb claims is "the ultimate celebration of 50 years of Doctor Who. With an impressive guest list of Doctors and companions both past and present, celebrity fans and some very special surprises, this is the after-party not to be missed. As well as all the gossip on the new episode The Day of the Doctor, there are exclusive interviews, show-stopping monster moments and plenty of fun. So make a date to celebrate with us and be a part of this time-travelling extravaganza as we say Happy Birthday, Doctor Who."
Saturday 23rd November, my place from 4:00pm
4:00pm - Talking About Regeneration
We kick off with this look back at the Doctor's past lives and at regeneration, the key to longevity for both the show and the Doctor himself. Featuring actors Peter Davison and Kate O'Mara, and writers Rob Shearman, Joseph Lidster, Clayton Hickman and Gareth Roberts.
4:30pm - Terror of the Zygons
The Zygons are back* for the 50th anniversary special later on, so it seems only fitting that we catch up with their first (and, so far, only) appearance. Returning to Earth, the Fourth Doctor, Sarah and Harry arrive in
* I'm convinced this is to placate David Tennant. He spent his entire four years in the role nagging the writers to bring them back.
6:00pm - Daleks: Conquer and destroy
The Doctor's oldest enemies are also back for the special, so here's a quick look at their enduring appeal since they first appeared on screen in 1963. Featuring original series producer Verity Lambert, Dalek designer Ray Cusick, director Richard Martin, original TARDIS companion Carole Ann Ford (Susan), writer Rob Shearman, designer Matthew Savage, model unit supervisor Mike Tucker and new series Dalek voice Nicholas Briggs.
6:30pm - The Name of the Doctor
Time to catch up with where we left off at the end of the last series. The Doctor has a secret he will take to his grave, and it is discovered. The Doctor's friends unite and Clara takes drastic action to save his very existence. Then came that ending. Introducing John Hurt...
7:15pm - Break
I will provide plenty of snacks (including, of course, jelly babies) and I will be putting pizzas in the oven. However, if anyone wants to grab takeaway, this is the time. A short intermission before the main event!
7:50pm - The Day of the Doctor
This is it. The big one. 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.
9:05pm - Doctor Who Live: The After-party
It's over to BBC 3 with Zoe Ball and Rick Edwards for what the Beeb claims is "the ultimate celebration of 50 years of Doctor Who. With an impressive guest list of Doctors and companions both past and present, celebrity fans and some very special surprises, this is the after-party not to be missed. As well as all the gossip on the new episode The Day of the Doctor, there are exclusive interviews, show-stopping monster moments and plenty of fun. So make a date to celebrate with us and be a part of this time-travelling extravaganza as we say Happy Birthday, Doctor Who."
