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Doctor Who Returns October 31

The BBC has confirmed that Doctor Who Jodie Whitaker's final full season will debut October 31 2021 in both the UK and USA.

Russell T. Davies Returns As Doctor Who Showrunner

Doctor Who fandom was shocked and surprised as the BBC revealed today that former NuWho showrunner, Russell T. Davies, will be taking over as the series showrunner following on from the departure of Chris Chibnall

Editor Wanted

Whotopia is looking for an enthusiastic, imaginative, and creative person as Editor.

Tony Selby RIP

Actor Tony Selby has died at the age of 83.

Accepting Submissions for Issue 38 - 25 Years of the Eighth Doctor

There's still time to submit something for publication in the 25 Years of the Eighth Doctor issue

Radical Changes Ahead

BBC Bosses promises radical changes coming to Doctor Who

Contact Has Been Made

Straczynski has issued an update on the situation, revealing that contact has been made with the BBC about the soon-to-be vacancy for Doctor Who showrunner.

REMINDER: Issue 38 Submission Deadline

A quick reminder to everyone that the Submission Deadline for Whotopia Issue 38 is Saturday August 28, 2021.

Former Babylon 5 Showrunner Expresses Interest In Overseeing Who

Babylon 5 showrunner J. Michael Straczynski has volunteered to take over from Doctor Who‘s Chris Chibnall after news of his exit broke recently.

Series 13: Six Episodes, Not Eight!

The upcoming thirteenth series of Doctor Who will be six episodes long, the BBC has confirmed.

Chibnall and Whitaker Departure Confirmed

The BBC have confirmed that both Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whitaker and showrunner Chris Chibnall will be departing Doctor Who in Fall 2022!

Book News: What The Fans Think: The Sarah Jane Adventures

Pencil Tip Publishing is pleased to announced the newest volume in our What The Fans Think series of books…..

Martha Jones Is Back!

After more than a ten years away, Freema Agyeman returns to the world of Doctor Who as the Tenth Doctor’s companion Martha Jones in a new series of audio dramas from Big Finish.

Whotopia Issue 38 Submissions Now Open

We are now taking submissions for Whotopia Issue 38 celebrating 25 Years of the Eighth Doctor

Issue 37 Print Edition Now Available

Issue 37 print edition now available for purchase

Whotopia Issue 37 Print Version

Technical difficulties but there will be a print version of Whotopia

Whotopia Issue 37

Whotopia returns with an all new issue of "Doctor Who" goodness

Jackie Lane RIP

Doctor Who actress Jackie Lane has died at the age of 79.

Peter Davison Joins The Cast of 'Darling Buds of May' Remake

Peter Davison to play the Vicar in ITV's remake of the classic series

Series 13 Rumour Mill

With a new series of Doctor Who coming our way later this year, the rumour mill has already swung into full gear speculating what's in store for the series viewers. Most of the time these rumours are strictly that - rumours, nothing more. But there has been occasion when a rumour has come true.

OPINION: Is Robot The Best New Doctor Debut Ever?

Robot is quite often maligned by fandom as being a story that does not live up to its potential. I say hogwash. True, Baker may have been a bit off-the-wall and zany in this outing, but while I had enjoyed Pertwee’s Doctor, Baker’s performance came as a refreshing change.

Damaris Hayman (1929-2021)

It's with sincere regret that Whotopia has to inform readers that the wonderful Damaris Hayman passed away today at the age of 91.

Whotopia Issue 37 Coming Soon

An all new issue of Whotopia coming soon

BOOK NEWS: Sarah Jane Smith Roving Reporter

Pencil Tip Publishing has just released an all new charity short-story collection saluting the life and times of Sarah Jane Smith and Elisabeth Sladen (the actress who played her).