Paul Winter's blog

One of this nation's finest actors and a true Doctor Who stalwart - Philip Madoc - has died today (5th March 2012) aged 77.

Talking Who are putting out their podcast live today at about 9pm UK time. Visit them to watch: http://www.youtube.com/ThoseVideoGuysTV

Peter Halliday, who appeared in a number of Doctor Who stories over the years died last Sunday aged 87.

This weekend Big Finish is making the first part of the latest 8th Doctor story available for download free of charge.

This is to be followed by an 8th Doctor title sale to promote the Doctor Who range.

You can visit Big Finish at http://www.bigfinish.com

David Oates of Stockport wins our latest giveaway - well done.

The answer to the question 'Which Apollo mission feature din Day of the Moon?' was of course Apollo 11.

Russell T Davies has returned to the BBC with a new show for children called 'Alien Vs Wizards' which will follow a familiar and ever successful theme of alien invasions!

RTD's return for the US was prompted by the sad news that his partner is suffering from cancer. More information at the BBC News website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-16677583

So popular was our competition to win a copy of 'Magic of the Angels' that we thought we would have another. This time the prize is a copy of the hardback full length novel 'Apollo 23' by Justin Richards:

The nest CT is being packed up for mailout now and will be going out to members in the next few days.

You can see a preview here:http://www.dwasonline.co.uk/latest_issue

Well done to Kate Ruloff from Pembrokeshire whose entry was drawn at random from the 178 correct answers we received.

Galaxy Quick Reads is a charity set up to encourage people to 'fall in love with reading'. The scheme makes short adult and children's books available at a competitive price. As part of this BBC Books has just released 'Doctor Who: Magic of the Angels' by Jacqueline Rayner.