Jocelyn Birdsall

Pippa Bennett-Warner is 29 today - 2 credits, including Saibra in Time Heist

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Cheryl Hall is 67 today - credited as Shirna in Carnival Of Monsters

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Brian McDermott (died 2003 aged 69) would be 83 today - credited as Sheard in Time-Flight
Michael Dillon (died 2006 aged 80) - credited as Dalek Operator in Dr Who and the Daleks(Aaru)

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Doctor Who Magazine 515
The next issue of Doctor Who Magazine takes a look back over the last several years of Doctor Who, as its outgoing head writer Steven Moffat leaves the show with this year's Christmas Special.
22 Jul

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Tributes Paid to Deborah Watling
Tributes have been paid to actress Deborah Watling, who died yesterday after a short illness.
22 Jul

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Deborah Watling 1948-2017
It is with deep sadness we report the death of Deborah Watling, forever known as the Second Doctor's companion Victoria.
21 Jul

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BBC Responds to Complaints About Casting
The BBC has issued a formal response to complaints about the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the thirteenth Doctor. Since the news was released on Sunday, the Corporation has received a number of complaints about the casting decision. As part of its complaints procedure it has now responded.Since the first Doctor regenerated back in 1966, the concept of the Doctor as a constantly evolving being has been central to the programme. The continual input of fresh ideas and new voices across the cast and the writing and production teams has been key to the longevity of the series. The Doctor is an alien from the planet Gallifrey and it has been established in the show that Time Lords can switch gender. As the Controller of BBC Drama has said, Jodie is not just a talented actor but she has a bold and brilliant vision for her Doctor. She aced it in her audition both technically and with the powerful female life force she brings to the role. She is destined to be an utterly iconic Doctor. We hope viewers will enjoy what we have in store for the continuation of the story. Doctor Who News
19 Jul