The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special, The Day Of The Doctor was the third most-watched programme on BBC iPlayer for 2013, the BBC has confirmed.
The special episode, which saw The 11th Doctor (Matt Smith) team up with The 10th Doctor (David Tennant) and John Hurt's War Doctor, received a total of over 3,144,000 individual requests.
Also making it into the top 20 were The Bells Of Saint John at position 9 with 2,610,000 requests and The Rings Of Akhaten at position 17 with 2,289,000 requests.
Victoria Jaye, Head of TV Content for BBC iPlayer, says:
“2013 has been a fantastic year for iPlayer. We’ve begun the journey to transform iPlayer from a TV catch-up service into an online TV destination in its own right with the introduction of iPlayer exclusive content and programme premiering. We’re delighted by the audience response to both. As we move into 2014, we will originate more exclusive programmes for iPlayer, as well as offer an ambitious range of content to complement our biggest brands and events.”
Dan Taylor, Head of BBC iPlayer for BBC Future Media, says:
“With 3 billion programme requests across over 1,000 devices, 2013 was another record-breaking year for BBC iPlayer. We're delighted that iPlayer is enabling more and more people to enjoy the fantastic shows we create when and where they want.”
[Source: BBC Media Centre]
BBC Books have sent DWO the cover and details for the upcoming Doctor Who book title; Summer Falls.
Synopsis:
“When summer falls, the Lord of Winter will arise...”
In the seaside village of Watchcombe, young Kate is determined to make the most of her last week of summer holiday. But when she discovers a mysterious painting entitled ‘The Lord of Winter’ in a charity shop, it leads her on an adventure she never could have planned. Kate soon realises the old seacape, painted long ago by an eccentric local artist, is actually a puzzle. And with the help of some bizarre new acquaintances – including a museum curator's magical cat, a miserable neighbour, and a lonely boy – she plans on solving it.
And then, one morning Kate wakes up to a world changed forever. For the Lord of Winter is coming – and Kate has a very important decision to make.
‘Summer Falls’, a book written by Amelia Williams, is featured at the beginning of episode (The Bells of Saint John) of the new series of Doctor Who. It is being read by Artie, one of the children taken care of by Clara (as played by Jenna-Louise Coleman).
+ Summer Falls is released on 4th April 2013, Priced £1.99.
+ Preorder details will be available here soon.
[Source: BBC Books]
The overnight viewing figures are in for 7.6: The Bells Of Saint John.
The episode achieved a figure of 6.2m viewers, with an audience share of 30%, and Doctor Who was the third most-watched programme for Saturday, winning its time-slot for the evening.
Top Overnights - Saturday 15th September:
1 - 7.2m - Saturday Night Takeaway - ITV1
2 - 6.24m - The Voice - BBC One
3 - 6.2m - Doctor Who - BBC One
Final BARB ratings will be available within the next 10 days.
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[Source: Andy Parish]
Episode #285 of the DWO WhoCast, Doctor Who Podcast is Out Now!
In this week's episode of the DWO WhoCast...
Doctor Who returns to our screens in an adventure that sees him travel past (and up) some of London's most notable landmarks to save new companion Clara but has the latest episode been worth the wait?
Dave, Elizabeth and Michelle have a ding dong over The Bells of Saint John before our own Belles (see what we did there) Elizabeth and Michelle travel back to the era of Jon Pertwee to encounter The Daemons.
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The BBC have released a new promo image and trailer for 7.6: The Bells Of Saint John.
The new image (pictured-right) features The Doctor (Matt Smith) and Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) atop a building with a London vista behind them.
7.6: The Bells Of Saint John
The Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London, where wifi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a wifi soup, but something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy.
A new trailer for 7.6: The Bells Of Saint John aired on Saturday, watch it below:
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The BBC have also released a prequel to the episode which you can watch below:
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Check Out DWO's Guide to Series 7 Part 2, below:
W = Written By / D = Directed By:
7.6: The Bells Of Saint John - [W: Steven Moffat / D: Colm McCarthy]
7.7: The Rings of Akhaten - [W: Neil Cross / D: Farren Blackburn]
7.8: Cold War - [W: Mark Gatiss / D: Douglas Mackinnon]
7.9: Hide - [W: Neil Cross / D: Jamie Payne]
7.10: Journey To The Centre Of The TARDIS - [W: Stephen Thompson / D: Mat King]
7.11: The Crimson Horror - [W: Mark Gatiss / D: Saul Metzstein]
7.12: Nightmare In Silver - [W: Neil Gaiman / D: Stephen Wolfenden] - Updated Title
7.13: The Name Of The Doctor - [W: Steven Moffat / D: Saul Metzstein] - Rumoured Title
+ 7.6: The Bells Of Saint John airs on Saturday 30th March on BBC One at 6:15PM.
[Source: BBC]
