
This December, Big Finish is set to release a box set of full-cast festive stories titled Doctor Who: Christmas – It’s a Wonderful War and Other Stories for fans to enjoy. The collection will present adventures featuring the Eighth Doctor, Missy, Sarah Jane, and Harry, along with a special treat for Jago & Litefoot enthusiasts, transporting listeners from a tranquil English village to an asteroid at the brink of creation. The upcoming box set includes four brand-new tales: ‘Unholy Night’ – a Missy adventure penned by Noga Flaishon – In this audio story, the notorious villain faces her greatest fear: a joyful Christmas. Stranded on a frigid planet, she must endure the kindness and warmth of the residents of Noel Falls, because while you can drop by whenever you want… you can never escape. In ‘Legacy of Blood’ – featuring the Sixth Doctor, Ellie Higson, and Leela, created by Julian Richards, listeners are taken back to 1962. An elderly Ellie Higson is haunted by her most traumatic memories from her adventures with Henry Gordon Jago and Professor George Litefoot. These reminiscences lead her to the village of Dunstanton-on-Thames, where she reunites with the Sixth Doctor, who is chasing an ancient evil. Familiar friends and foes resurface, and the Green Knight emerges from his confinement. ‘Presents of Mind’ – a Smith and Sullivan adventure by Mark Wright, sees Sarah and Harry preparing for their visit to Aunt Lavinia’s house. However, they are caught off guard by an assault from a frigid alien. Will they make it home in time for Christmas? Lastly, in ‘It’s a Wonderful War’ – a Time War-era tale featuring the Eighth Doctor by Jonathan S Powell, Foreman Galen Smith (a worker on an asteroid situated at the edge of a massive war) is troubled by nightmares of monsters slaughtering his people. Luckily, this distressed individual has a guardian angel who calls himself the Doctor. This festive collection showcases Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, Michelle Gomez as Missy, Sadie Miller as Sarah Jane Smith, and Christopher Naylor as Harry Sullivan. Doctor Who: Christmas – It’s a Wonderful War and Other Stories is currently available for pre-order at £24.99 for the download, or £30.99 for the download along with a collector’s edition CD.
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the third season of its acclaimed political thriller series, The Diplomat, featuring Keri Russell. The preview showcases Russell's character, Ambassador Kate Wyler, adjusting to her new government position following the death of the President and the ascension of the flawed Vice President to the role of commander in chief.
The third season introduces Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Todd Penn, the First Gentleman, alongside Aiden Turner (The Hobbit Trilogy) in a yet-to-be-revealed role. Below are the trailer and promotional images…
The Diplomat debuted in 2023 and swiftly became a success for Netflix, which has already renewed the show for a fourth season. Debora Cahn created the series, with Russell also serving as an executive producer. The third season is set to launch on October 16th, featuring eight episodes. Check out the trailer below...
In Season 3, Ambassador Kate Wyler grapples with the disturbing reality of achieving her goals. She has accused Vice President Grace Penn of masterminding a terrorist plot while confessing her ambitions for the VP position. However, with the President deceased, her husband Hal possibly involved in his death, and Grace Penn now at the helm of the nation, Hal is still pushing for Kate to secure the vice presidency. Kate finds herself stepping into a role she never desired, enjoying an unexpected sense of freedom, navigating a complex friendship with Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison, and developing an unsettling connection with First Gentleman Todd Penn.
The Diplomat features Keri Russell as Kate Wyler, Rufus Sewell as Hal Wylder, Allison Janney as Grace Penn, David Gyasi as British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison, Ali Ahn as CIA Station Chief Eidra Park, Ato Essandoh as Deputy Chief of Mission Stuart Hayford, Rory Kinnear as British Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge, Bradley Whitford as Todd Penn, and Aiden Turner.
The series will debut on Netflix on October 16th.
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This December, Big Finish is set to release a box set of full-cast festive stories titled Doctor Who: Christmas – It’s a Wonderful War and Other Stories for fans to enjoy. The collection will present adventures featuring the Eighth Doctor, Missy, Sarah Jane, and Harry, along with a special treat for Jago & Litefoot enthusiasts, transporting listeners from a tranquil English village to an asteroid at the brink of creation. The upcoming box set includes four brand-new tales: ‘Unholy Night’ – a Missy adventure penned by Noga Flaishon – In this audio story, the notorious villain faces her greatest fear: a joyful Christmas. Stranded on a frigid planet, she must endure the kindness and warmth of the residents of Noel Falls, because while you can drop by whenever you want… you can never escape. In ‘Legacy of Blood’ – featuring the Sixth Doctor, Ellie Higson, and Leela, created by Julian Richards, listeners are taken back to 1962. An elderly Ellie Higson is haunted by her most traumatic memories from her adventures with Henry Gordon Jago and Professor George Litefoot. These reminiscences lead her to the village of Dunstanton-on-Thames, where she reunites with the Sixth Doctor, who is chasing an ancient evil. Familiar friends and foes resurface, and the Green Knight emerges from his confinement. ‘Presents of Mind’ – a Smith and Sullivan adventure by Mark Wright, sees Sarah and Harry preparing for their visit to Aunt Lavinia’s house. However, they are caught off guard by an assault from a frigid alien. Will they make it home in time for Christmas? Lastly, in ‘It’s a Wonderful War’ – a Time War-era tale featuring the Eighth Doctor by Jonathan S Powell, Foreman Galen Smith (a worker on an asteroid situated at the edge of a massive war) is troubled by nightmares of monsters slaughtering his people. Luckily, this distressed individual has a guardian angel who calls himself the Doctor. This festive collection showcases Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, Michelle Gomez as Missy, Sadie Miller as Sarah Jane Smith, and Christopher Naylor as Harry Sullivan. Doctor Who: Christmas – It’s a Wonderful War and Other Stories is currently available for pre-order at £24.99 for the download, or £30.99 for the download along with a collector’s edition CD.
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the third season of its acclaimed political thriller series, The Diplomat, featuring Keri Russell. The sneak peek shows Russell's character, Ambassador Kate Wyler, adapting to her new governmental position after the President's passing and the problematic Vice President ascending to the role of commander in chief of the United States. Bradley [...] also joins the cast in this third season.