Loads Of New Doctor Who Things

We're now just days - days! - away from the return of Doctor Who. Which means, among other things, that there's loads of news and trailers and images and things doing the rounds. 

So, without further waffling from us, here be they: 


#1 New Trailer 

We knew we liked that Clara Oswald. Here's a trailer for the returning episode, The Bells Of Saint John, which mostly makes us happy because of new companion's reaction to the Doctor telling her what to do at around 16 seconds. 



#2 The Bells Of St John: The Prequel
 
Aw, a sad Doctor is something no one wants to see. But there's no mood so despondent it can't be cheered by a visit to a playground. After all, there are always new friends to meet. 



#3 Kingston Reveals She'll Always Return 

We were already well aware that Alex Kingston would reprise the role of River Song in the new series, but rather sweetly the actress has revealed that she's unlikely to give up the part any time soon. 

She told Radio Times: "I’m so attached to that character. I never expected her to grow and develop in the way she has. You never know whether she’s going to be hard-ass or good. As long as Steven Moffat has storylines that include her, I will always say yes." 


#4 Bad News About The 50th Anniversary 

Gah! We should've known better than to take that tease John Barrowman's word as gospel. After getting our hopes up by implying he was in talks to return for Doctor Who's 50th anniversary, the Torchwood star dashed them on Twitter. 

Barrowman hinted at an "important" reveal on his official Twitter account, before breaking the news, posting: "I will not be involved in the 50th Anniversary Episode of Dr WHO. JB" 

Yeah, we're pretty disappointed too. 


#5 Good News About The 50th Anniversary 

BUT, we're still expecting plenty of brilliant stuff from Mr Moffat et al, as the 50th anniversary episode starts shooting soon. 

In an interview with Digital Spy, Matt Smith said that fans should expect an "epic", "ambitious" and "badass" episode that celebrates both the show's past and its future. 

"I think we've got a story about the Doctor - and what it takes to be the Doctor," added Moffat. 


Doctor Who returns to BBC One this Saturday (March 30) with new episode 'The Bells of Saint John'.