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UK retailer Forbidden Planet will be doing this as well https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-12-30/new-line-of-doctor-who-t-shirts-launched-to-mark-series-12/

Chibnall confirmed in a CTV Sci-fi interview that Maxine Alderton wrote Episode 8, which I think is the supposed Mary Shelley episode https://www.ctvscifi.ca/doctor-who-season-12-interview/

The introduction of Classic Who to Britbox UK on Dec 26 was apparently a huge hit, with Who episodes being watched 20 to 1 over the other content. It will be interesting to see how it settles ETA: here’s an article https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2019-12-28/classic-doctor-who-britbox-viewers/

For those who watched it on FX, how long did it actually last? I have 3 hrs and about 6 minutes recorded and it cut off for me around the time of Scrooge and Jacob Marley in the cemetery. About how much more was left? It didn't seem to get repeated either, so I'm left hoping it gets streamed on Hulu or just not watching it Edit: Looks like it is on Hulu, so never mind

Den of Geek’s interview with Chibnall. He confirms the finale is a 2-parter https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/doctor-who/69159/doctor-who-series-12-will-start-and-end-with-two-parters Den Of Geek’s mostly spoiler-free preview of the first episode https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/doctor-who-series-12/69142/doctor-who-series-12-spyfall-spoiler-free-review Per Radio Times Series 12 has a common theme that links the episodes but Chibnall won’t say what it is yet as he wants the viewers to figure it out https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-12-27/doctor-who-series-12-theme/ INews interview with Jodie and Chibnall https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-chris-chibnall-interview-new-series-1350321 New Team Tardis pictures https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-series-12-james-buckley-officially-announced I thought this was already official, but James Buckley has been officially announced to be a guest star in Series 12. The gossip is that he will be in Episode 3 Metro's mostly non-spoiler preview of Episode 1 https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/28/doctor-review-spyfall-action-packed-caper-bodes-well-new-series-11969839/ So far, some pretty positive or mostly positive previews (or positive comments on Twitter for those who haven't posted a preview yet) for Episode 1. Hopefully will bode well for the season

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07yzqxr/p07yzqxt The BBC has released promo pictures for Episode 1 Spyfall Part 1 Radio Times mostly spoiler free preview of Episode 1 https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-12-27/doctor-who-spyfall-preview/

Shada, really? All my listings will say is “The Lost Episode”. Thanks for saying so

BBC America seems to always run the season marathons out of order for some strange reason, at least the times I’ve caught them. It’s weird and annoying. I think if you have patience to follow the marathon to the end, you can probably catch all the episodes

https://www.bigissue.com/latest/jodie-whittaker-new-year-message-as-doctor-who-returns-dont-lose-hope/ The Big Issue Magazine has an interview with Jodie that will be out in full on Dec 27. Meanwhile, they have excerpts of the interview in the above link In a Radio Times interview, Chibnall says he is open to bringing back "pure historicals" https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-12-24/doctor-who-pure-historical-stories/ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-spyfall-2-will-feature-three-historical-figures Per Cultbox, Radio Times Magazine has released the cast list for Spyfall Part 2 and it appears there are two more historical figures beside the previously mentioned British spy Inayat Khan, there will also be Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace. The cast list also includes Yaz's family (dad, mom and sister). See the article for the list of names and characters

Amazon UK has Series 12 Blu Ray and DVD editions available for pre-order now and it’s set for a Mar 16 release https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-12-Blu-ray/dp/B082VVJZ3M/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Doctor+who+Series+12&qid=1577019942&s=dvd&sr=1-2 Amazon US has Series 12 Blu Ray and DVD editions available for pre-order but no release date yet https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-Complete-Twelfth-Blu-ray/dp/B082G31KLT/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Doctor+who+series+12&qid=1577019483&s=movies-tv&sr=1-2 Note that the season finale will likely be March 1

As I’ve said, I overall enjoyed this so far though it does feel a bit rushed and some people aren’t used well at times. One of the things that really bugs me is Tom Cavanaugh as Pariah. All he mostly seems to do is awkwardly stand around and woodenly pronounce woe is you soundbites. Maybe he comes off better in the comics, but he’s not working too well for me here. I’ve liked Tom’s previous Harry personas in previous seasons, but not his pre-Pariah and Pariah personas this season

https://digiguide.tv/programme-details/BBC+One/12+January+2020/19:10/Doctor+Who/Science+Fiction+Series/ Take with a grain of salt for now but here’s the supposed information for Episode 3 according to Digiguide: Airing: Jan 12 at 7:10pm on the BBC Title: Orphan 55 Synopsis: Having decided that everyone could do with a holiday, the Doctor takes Graham, Yasmin, Ryan to a luxury resort for a spot of rest and relaxation. However, they discover the place where they are having a break is hiding a number of deadly secrets. What are the ferocious monsters that are attacking Tranquillity Spa? Guest starring Laura Fraser and James Buckley, alongside Jodie Whittaker as the 13th incarnation of the Time Lord, and Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole as her trusty travelling companions. Written by Ed Hime Directed by Lee Haven Jones In a Radio Times video, Jodie, Tosin and Mandip answer fan questions. Lots of fun though I had trouble understanding what they said at times Bradley Walsh’s CV suggests that he’s staying thru Series 13 as Graham, but it’s hard to say for certain at this early point whether it means the whole season. It would be surprising given how busy Walsh is

According to another board, Jodie Whittaker and producer Chris Chibnall reportedly responded to a question at a recent panel as to scariest episode saying that it was Episode 3. The poster said they think Jodie said the episode title was "Orphan 55", but they aren't sure they heard correctly

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dbp4 There's no synopsis yet for Episode 3, but the listing in the above link does indicate it starts on the BBC on Jan 12 at 7:10pm for a length of 49 minutes Also to note, the BBC page for Episode 2 indicates it is indeed 1 hour starting at 7pm

http://www.bbcamerica.com/doctorwhopaleygiveaway For US fans, the Paley Center in New York City is having a Doctor Who sweepstakes to win 2 tickets to attend the Paley Center on Jan 5 to watch the first 2 episodes of Series 12 and be in the audience for a live Q&A with Jodie, Tosin and Mandip. You must provide your own transportation. See the link for details and entry

FYI, there's a screening of the first episode at BFI Southbank for the cast and some invited guests like the editor of SFX Magazine. It appears to be happening now or soon according to social media. No idea if any info or reactions will leak out A picture of Jodie, Bradley and Mandip at the screening (or on the red carpet) From the panel after the screening From BangShowbiz journalist From RadioTimes journalist And from another journalist

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/16/doctor-who-will-release-episode-specific-merch-every-week-this-season For US fans, Hot Topic has partnered with BBC America to release episode specific merchandise this season

New Series 12 promo image tweeted by BBC America’s Doctor Who account

https://www.doctorwho.tv/news/?article=doctor-who-series-five-bluray-steelbook A limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray has been announced for Series 5 (11th Doctor, Matt Smith era), to be released Feb 10. See the link for pre-order info from Amazon

From Radio Times, the producers talk about changes to the Tardis https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-12-15/doctor-who-tardis-changes/ https://digiguide.tv/programme-details/BBC+One+South+West/5+January+2020/19:00/Doctor+Who/Science+Fiction+Series/ Digiguide has listed the synopsis to Episode 2, Spyfall Part 2, Sunday, Jan 5 and is listing it as an hour from 7 to 8pm instead of the usual 50 minutes. Hopefully the time remains accurate and isn’t just a placeholder Synopsis: Part two of two. A terrifying plan to destroy humanity is about to reach fruition. Can the Doctor and her companions escape multiple traps and defeat a deadly alliance? Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole, Bradley Walsh and Mandip Gill star. Writer: Chris Chibnall Director: Lee Haven Jones

Nelle is perhaps the only person crazy enough in Port Charles to trust Ryan with a knife

The BBC officially announced that Anjli Mohindra (previously of the Who spinoff the Sarah Jane Adventures) and Laura Fraser (British series The Missing, US series Better Call Saul) will guest star in Series 12 https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/dw-anjli-laura?ns_mchannel=social&ns_linkname=corporate&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_press_office Spoilers have Mohindra playing an alien Queen in Episode 4. I haven't heard who Fraser is supposed to play

Aw, they did a Bollywood Christmas pageant for Jax’s little sister. I could only smile as she showed her excitement and got into it. That was so sweet

I'm liking the Crisis crossover for the most part, even though it's pretty busy. One of the things that bugs me though is that too many people are too often just sitting around doing nothing or chatting with other folks. For such a huge crisis, too many are not being utilized correctly Is there an explanation for the Spectre thing with Oliver?

Chibnall and the cast tease some of the aliens and monsters we’ll be seeing this season https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-12-12/doctor-who-series-12-monsters-interview/