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'Spearhead From Space' blu ray

Here is an opportunity to win the new BBC blu ray release of ''Spearhead From Space'. To enter our competition please ponder this question and send your answer with your name and email address to: competitions@dwasonline.co.uk

What was different about 'Spearhead From Space' when it was made back in 1969' that has allowed it to be released on blu ray in 2013?

CT 421/2

The next edition of CT is being collected today (Monday 22nd) and should be with UK members or shortly after Thursday 25th. Overseas members will receive their copies a few days later

New Downloads

Check out the 'Downloads' section at our Online Shop - you get to it by clicking 'Merchandise' above. You will find some new, free of charge items there...

The Name of the Doctor Final Ratings

It seems we forgot to post the ratings for 'The Name of the Doctor' on BBC1.

The overnight figures were an initial 5.5 million. The episode then added a very impressive 2 million more, to finish at 7.5 million.

Doctor Who continues to top iPlayer download charts, making the programme very popular in certain media circles!

'The Visitation - Special Edition' DVD Giveaway

Yes, it is that time again. We have a copy of the new BBC DVD 'The Visitation - Special Edition' to giveaway.

To be in with a chance of winning, email your name and answer to this question to competitions@dwasonline.co.uk

'The Visitation is set against the backdrop of two major historical events. One is the Great Fire of London. The other is.. what?'

Missing Episodes Rumours

Online fandom has recently been buzzing with apparently well founded rumours about a haul of recovered BBC material, including Doctor Who. The BBC has now issued a statement that discounts this. You can read more at Doctor Who News:

http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2013/06/bbc-statement-missing-episodes-1906...

Ray Brooks Cutting Our Peter Cushing Birthday Cake

You can see a short video of Ray Brooks cutting the cake made for us by Ollie Hardaker, to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Peter Cushing's birth here: http://youtu.be/Al5JUZwd3ck

Celestial Toyroom 419/20

The next CT is being mailed out now and will be with members shortly.

Online Shop - More Signed Items

We have some 'Dr Who and the Daleks' blu ray discs signed by Jennie Linden. Please visit the online shop (click 'Merchandise' above) for more details. You will find the blu rays and other items in the 'Dr Who Movies' section

Radio 4 'The Film Programme' on 'Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

'The Film Programme' from BBC Radio 4 features 'Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD' this week, and reunites some of the original cast. You can hear the programme via the BBC iPlayer - hopefully non-UK listeners can get it too.

Visit the website for more details and to listen:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006r5jt