A compilation of various recent Doctor Who news from around the internet for March 22nd, 2016
Eve Myles was at Sci-Fi Weekender at Camp SFW in North Wales this past weekend. She sat down backstage for an exclusive interview with the Daily Post and discussed, among other things, her beloved character, Gwen Cooper of Torchwood. She humbly credits the show’s writing, namely that of Russell T Davies, for the popularity of Gwen with fans. As any fan will tell you, however, Myles’ performance certainly adds to the character’s appeal. She further elaborates that Gwen is “modern and fierce” with a good character arch, and that it is important for a hero to have flaws in order to be relatable.
When asked if there are any plans for Series Five of Torchwood to be produced, she apologetically stated that she did not know, but is open to the idea.
"“It’s not the type of character that’s easy to say ‘goodbye’ to. Russell T Davies is not the type of writer, or boss, or friend that you’d ever say ‘no’ to because you know that whatever he pens you’re gonna love doing ’cause he’s a genius and I love working for him. If the day comes, or the call comes, and the script arrives, I’ll be there, but for the time being I have to get on with other things.”"
She says that her work with Big Finish has been enjoyable for her, calling their Torchwood adventures “brave and smart,” but she is ready to wrap things up with them.
Gareth David-Lloyd, Ianto Jones promo shot – credit: thegate.org.uk
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Speaking of Torchwood, Doctor Who Watch has previously posted articles on Gareth David-Lloyd discussing his character Ianto Jones’s return to Torchwood on Big Finish audio, as well as David-Lloyd’s visits to his character’s fan-made shrine. Now we bring you news of his upcoming appearance at A Day In The Life Of… Gareth David-Lloyd, an informal Doctor Who themed charity event for a maximum of seventy five people, at the Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff, Wales. It will take place on Saturday, May 7th 2016. Ticket prices are Adult: £12.00, Conc. £8.00, but “there are no charges for autographs on your own items (limited to 3 items per person), no charges for selfies and your own photos.” All proceeds will go toward the Gate Arts Centre.
"There’ll be an interview, question and answer with the audience, a charity raffle and autographs, as this is our eleventh event we also have a number of special surprises planned to add to the fun, including Doctor Who/Torchwood writer and Producer Scott Handcock who will be doing a reading and question and answer panel in which he will discuss the newly released Big Finish Torchwood Audio Adventures.We will also have an amazing display of original costumes from the show provided by Made In Wales Exhibition, as well as our dealer of choice The Comic Guru."
Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky of Lazy Doctor Who – credit: cbc.ca
According to a report by CBC News, a couple of Whovians, Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky, who met and fell in love because of their passion for Doctor Who were featured on the CBC radio show Edmonton AM during their Geek Week. Schapansky is a longtime host of Doctor Who fan-run podcast Radio Free Skaro of which Ensign was a listener. After forming a relationship online and meeting up at conventions, Ensign moved from Wisconsin to Edmonton to be with Schapansky. They got engaged and co-host another Doctor Who podcast together, Lazy Doctor Who.
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