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50 Years In The Making: 'Doctor Who' Wins Peabody

Iconic science-fiction series wins first ever honor from Grady College

The Peabody Award from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism is just a mere 22 years older than "Doctor Who." Yet, for the first time ever, the two have finally crossed paths -- just in time for the BBC show's 50th anniversary. "Doctor Who" was named a recipient of the Peabody W ...

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TV Watchlist: Who, Who, Who Merry Christmas!

Steven Moffat makes snow a weapon of mass destruction

If it is winter and its cold out, bundle up with a warm coat, some hot cocoa and a Christmas gift wrapped in a blue box with a bright white ribbon. “Doctor Who” gets fans into the holiday spirit with a damsel in distress, piranha-toothed snowmen and another Christmas adventure to be had; even th ...

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Jenna-Louise Coleman New 'Doctor Who' Companion

Will be first actress since Billie Piper to not have appeared in an earlier episode of the show

Just in time for what could be the mid-season finale of "Doctor Who," we'll get introduced to a new companion. And this is a companion who really, really likes to talk. Jenna-Louise Coleman has been cast as The Doctor's new companion for "Doctor Who," replacing Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, wh ...

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'Doctor Who' - Hide

A science fictional ghost story

This review may contain spoilers. Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith) burst in on a ghost-hunting session at Caliburn House in 1974. Behaving in a brash but mysterious fashion allows them to insert themselves into this event and into the lives of a semi-retired war hero and ...

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'Doctor Who' - Cold War

The Ice Warriors of Mars get updated

This review may contain spoilers. A Russian nuclear submarine returns from an expedition to the North Pole where they had been drilling for oil, but found what they thought was part of a mammoth encased in ice. Professor Grisenko's (David Warner) assistant, bored, defrosts their prize prematurely ...

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Old Vs. New: Too Much Sex In 'Doctor Who'?

Original director Waris Hussein is not amused

It was controversial the moment it happened. In the first season finale just as the modern era of "Doctor Who" was getting started, Christopher Eccleston's The Doctor kissed his companion, Billie Piper's Rose Tyler, in a scene that seemed to never end. Although the kiss was meant to draw the ess ...

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'Doctor Who' - The Rings Of Akhaten

Smith, Coleman make a successful team

This review may contain spoilers. As we settle in and get to know Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) at the same time that she gets to know the Doctor (Matt Smith), we get a less thrilling installment that ends kind of abruptly. Before going to pick up Clara (precisely on time, the next day at 7, as ...

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Americans Still Love Their 'Doctor Who'

BBC America gets super ratings for return of Supernatural Saturday

The return of "Doctor Who" did not mark a return back to America a la the mid-season finale, but the series started its Golden Anniversary year as still a favorite of Americans. More than 2 million viewers tuned in to see "The Bells of Saint John," the first episode that officially paired Matt Sm ...

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'Doctor Who' - The Bells Of Saint John

The next installment in the mystery of Clara 'Oswin' Oswald

This review may contain spoilers. As Amy once said: This is where it gets complicated. To keep communication clear, let us define some terms: Jenna-Louise Coleman (JLC) -- the actress playing the current companion. Oswin -- Oswin Oswald, JLC in "Asylum of the Daleks." Montague -- Clara O ...

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David Tennant, Billie Piper Back On 'Doctor Who'

Both return for anniversary, but what about Christopher Eccleston?

Filming is about to begin for the 50th anniversary special of "Doctor Who," and while fans already know they'll get to enjoy current Doctor Matt Smith and companion Jenna-Louise Coleman, they will get at least two other familiar faces: David Tennant and Billie Piper. Tennant, who played the 10th ...

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