Doctor Who in Glasgow etc

I opened the papers this morning to find that, after Bird Flu, the other subject consistently splashed on was "Doctor Who" - episode 2 of the new season, to be specific. There were 2-page colour spreads in "The Sun", "Daily Record"and "The Scotsman" for starters!

This was down to a special screening of "Tooth and Claw" held at the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow yesterday with David Tennant, Billie Piper and Russell T Davies attending. Why wasn't I invited? I'm unsure whether every episode this year will be previewed like this, though it's more likely it was to keep the tartan media on side for an episode set (but NOT filmed) in Scotland. If they're off at some secondary school next week for a "School Reunion" screening, then it's the former.

Unfortunately for some, the coverage is heavy on spoilers and photos- in fact "The Sun" virtually gives the entire plot away (as far as I know). Fortunately, the reviews are very good if slightly concerned with the 'darkness' of this one.

At least my bafflement at the incongruity and relative scruffiness of both the Doctor and Rose's costumes in this Victorian episode has been banished.

Here are the available internet links - beware that some will expire :
The Herald
The Scotsman
icwestlothian
Daily Record
Glasgow Evening Times

Meanwhile, there's been several other developments and announcements recently. Most notably are the 'TARDISodes', which are specially produced 'prologue' pieces (as opposed to trailers) lasting a minute each and can be downloaded free to mobile phones. The first one, for "New Earth", is already available, while the rest will follow on prior to each episode in the run.

While this coming Sunday (the 9th) BBC3 has a special "Doctor Who Night" lined up complete with a brand new "Doctor Who Confidential" documentary. Series 1 and "The Christmas Invasion" will also get a repeat run during the 'countdown' week.

But that's STILL not all - "Totally Doctor Who" is another new development for series 2. It's a CBBC production aimed at giving younger fans a glimpse of the next episode. Barney Harwood presents.

It's also been announced that the first two episodes at least will go out at the slightly later time of 7.15pm on BBC One.

Scans Doctor Who UKTV