Interview with Sophie Aldred
Christel Dee sat down with the Sophie Aldred, who played Ace in Doctor Who to hear the TRUE stories behind the various badges and patches on her iconic bomber jacket!
Radio 2 Celebrates Doctor Who at 60
Sophie Aldred, who played Doctor Who companion Ace, picks the songs that have soundtracked her life and career. From the magic of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to the raw energy of Joy Division, an utter classic from David Bowie to hearing Christine and the Queens at Glastonbury! Share a brilliant hour of music…
Power of the Doctor world premiere
The Power of the Doctor airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, October 23, but journalists and other high-profile attendees were given early access to the episode on the evening of Tuesday, October 11. The premiere, which took place at the Curzon Bloomsbury in Mayfair, featured appearances for Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, Sacha…
They’re back!
Ace and Tegan are back! Find out why in the Thirteenth Doctor’s finale. A host of characters from previous series of Doctor Who will return for an episode to mark the BBC’s centenary. The Master, the Daleks and the Cybermen will feature later this year, as will two former companions of the Doctor, who will reprise their…
Colin Murray show
Sophie takes part in the BBC Radio 5 Live debate “Old Doctor Who is better than New Doctor Who?” with arguments given by actor/comedian Toby Hadoke (@TobyHadoke) and Beth (@0hMySt4rs) Listen 40 minutes in.
Solstice Shorts Festival
Tue, 21 December 2021 18:30 – 22:00 GMT This year’s theme is Words from the Brink – stories and poems and music in response to the climate crisis. We decided that an in person event would take us too close to ‘the brink’ this year, so we are online, with an interactive celebration of everything…
Book Launch: Zed and the Cormorants by Clare Owen (YA novel)
Join Author Clare Owen, Narrator Sophie Aldred, and artists Sally Atkins and Klara Smith for a celebration of the launch of Clare’s debut Young Adult novel, Zed and the Cormorants. Readings, discussion of the writing and illustration process, Q&A, perhaps some surprises… Zed and her family move unwillingly from London to Cornwall, in an attempt to support her mother’s mental health. Gradually…
Mum Thumb
Fundraising performance of a mother and daughter’s story of life, connection, dementia and death – all infused with the deepest love… About this Event Sunday 2nd May 2021 7.30pm Booking is essential as we are limited to 90 places. Tickets £10, with 20% of profits going to The Loss Foundation (thelossfoundation.org) Welcome to ‘Mum Thumb’!…
Doctor Who: The Witchfinders
Narrated by Sophie Aldred, a brand new novelisation of an exciting screen adventure for the 13th Doctor, Graham, Ryan and Yasmin, as played on screen by Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill. ‘I am an expert on witchcraft, Doctor, but I wish to learn more. Before you die, I want answers.’ The…
Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 24 Limited Edition Box Set
BBC Studios announces Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 24 BBC Studios has today announced the next instalment in the Doctor Who: The Collection range with Season 24, offering Doctor Who fans the opportunity to continue building their own home archive on Blu-ray. Starring Sylvester McCoy in his first season as the Seventh Doctor, this…