Trips not taken

I had heard of most of these unmade modern Doctor Who episodes, as they came from the Davies era and were discussed in The Writer’s Tale. Indeed, I’ve swiped a couple as adventure ideas. And the near-miss 50th anniversary special is pretty well known too. But the idea of a prequel to Sleep No More was news to me.

Space Opera

Space Opera is the result of Catherynne M. Valente taking up the challenge to write an SF novel based on the Eurovision Song Contest. She attempts to explain the event to American readers in this introduction.

Here, of course, we know its mighty power already.

Thanks to Randall on RPG.net for the link.

Happy 54th anniversary!

And the 2018 run will air in the autumn, so I expect them to do something for the 55th anniversary this time next year. Probably not an epic 3D cinema showing, but something...

From Another Star

Scientists have confirmed that this asteroid came from another solar system. Any resemblance to any alien probes from any SF stories is completely, um...

Fame at last!

Radio Times included me in Twitter reactions to the Children In Need clip!

Thanks to Tim Knight for the news.

Twice Upon A Time: Children In Need preview

Now online.

“World War One?”
“Judging by the uniform, yes.”
“Yes but... what do mean, One?”

Ouch.

Beautiful Anomalies

A new Doctor Who FATE game run by Rose Bailey. Actual Play posts as and when. The first includes the dialogue note “Doctor is lying.” which should be recommendation enough.

Comeback

A new time travel thriller by the director of TimeCrimes and Colossal, based on a comic series I have never heard of! The hook is a group illegally using time travel to save people from untimely deaths, particularly loved ones of clients who can pay through the nose...

New Doctor, new outfit

A first look at the Thirteenth Doctor in costume and yes, she has a big long coat that will flap when running. That’s what really matters. Also statement earrings, a somewhat Mork And Mindy rainbow shirt and braces combo, and a slightly 80s vibe all round. I imagine it will vary episode to episode, especially after Twelve had that flashy coat he hardly ever wore.

Just a few weeks until the Christmas special... and hopefully a trailer to follow, though probbaly not a big one as the series returns in the autumn.

In the meantime, there is already fanart from comics creators and other artists.

The October Revolution

Russia's October Revolution was 100 years ago today. Yes, it was in November by our calendar.

Marie Curie

Marie Curie was born 150 years ago today.