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Blog Closed...

2010-09-24T19:13:00.003+01:00

I'm not sure if this will come as news to anybody, but I've decided to close The Oncoming Storm for the forseeable future.

There has, very obviously, been a bad lack of updates lately, and there are many reasons for that but, for the time being, there will be no further new posts and I apologise for this, I really do. However, there are still many other epic websites with fantastic updates that you can look at:

Will and Seb's Blog

Whovian Net

Develish1

as well as all the 'Recommended Links' pages.

Thanks for reading and I really appreciate all the supporters over the years - you've been brilliant. I've just lost the love for Doctor Who now and realise my blogging is something I can no longer do.

Thank you once again.

News Poster WANTED!

2010-09-16T18:33:00.001+01:00

I've been a bit rubbish at posting lately and I'm going to be completely honest - it's because I'm getting lazy. Really, really lazy!

I obviously don't want to close the blog, so I was wondering if there's anybody who'd be interested in posting some news every now and then? It would be a great help and would keep the blog more up to date, so if you're interested please send an email to the address on the left sidebar. Thank yoooou!

Late Which Episode?

2010-09-16T18:28:00.003+01:00

Better late than never, I hope! A bit of Nine this week - above is an image of the Doctor. All you have to do is correctly identify the episode that it's taken from. If you think you might know, please submit your guess in a comment and the right answer will be revealed tomorrow. Good luck!

New Series Five Boxset Artwork!

2010-09-09T19:09:00.002+01:00

The official cover for the Series Five boxset has been revealed and you can see it above! The six disc set contains all the episodes starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, as well as many extras like deleted scenes, Confidential episodes, commentaries and more!

You can buy this from Monday 8th November at the RRP of £69.99 - this would definitely make a perfect Christmas present!

Which Episode Wednesday

2010-09-08T17:37:00.002+01:00

Thanks for those of you who submitted your guesses yesterday - the correct answer was indeed Utopia - well done!

Doctor Who - Best Family Drama

2010-09-07T18:40:00.002+01:00

Doctor Who was recently named 'Best Family Drama' at this year's TV Choice Awards! Karen Gillan was there to collect the award, but she lost out in the 'Best Actress' category, as did Matt Smith in his 'Best Actor' category. As well as this, Torchwood was beaten to the 'Best Drama Series' award by Ashes to Ashes.

News Catch Up

2010-09-02T18:54:00.003+01:00

Hello! I've admittedly been very bad with updating, considering I've been back a few days, but here's a news catch up post. It's likely that you've seen this news before, but in case you haven't, here are the major stories:

- Series Six is going to be split into two halves. The first seven episodes will be shown during the normal time of April, with a huge cliffhanger at the end, and the remaining six episodes will be shown in the Autumn.

In Steven Moffat's words 'The split series is exciting because viewers will be treated to two premieres, two finales and more event episodes. For the kids it will never be more than a few months to the next Doctor Who! Easter, Autumn, Christmas.'

- Also, Mark Gatiss is confirmed to be writing for Series Six and Neil Gaiman's episode will be episode three.

In website news, the correct answer to the Which Episode below was The Shakespeare Code. It was definitely too easy by the look of things!

No Updates for 2 weeks!

2010-08-16T15:00:00.003+01:00

I'm off on holiday tomorrow, so there won't be any updates here for over a fortnight. Things haven't been that active lately anyway, but I've updated the following things in case you want to take a look:

Caption Competition

And here's a Which Episode to deliberate over. I just hope it's not too obvious!

Which Episode Wednesday

2010-08-11T17:44:00.002+01:00

Thanks to all those who guessed - the correct answer is Planet of the Dead.

Soundtrack Track Listing

2010-08-11T17:40:00.002+01:00

Following the cover for the 2009 Specials soundtrack, the track listing has now been revealed. All songs are composed by Murray Gold:

Disc 1

1. Vale

The Next Doctor

2. A Victorian Christmas
3. Not the Doctor
4. A Bit of a Drag
5. In the Sea of Memory
6. Hidden in the Closet
7. The Wonder of Balloons
8. A Forceful Intelligence
9. The Greats of Past Time
10. The March of the Cybermen
11. Goodbyes

Planet of the Dead

12. A Disturbance in the Night
13. The Cat Burglar
14. Alone in the Desert
15. A Special Sort of Bus
16. Stirring in the Sands
17. Lithuania

The Waters of Mars

18. Letter to Earth
19. By Water Borne ...
20. The Fate of Little Adelaide
21. Altering Lives

Disc 2

The End of Time

1. We Shall Fare Well
2. A Frosty Ood
3. A Dream of Catastrophe
4. All in the Balance
5. A Ruined Gaol
6. Wilf’s Wiggle
7. Minnie Hooper
8. The End Draws Near
9. Gallifrey
10. Final Days
11. The Council of the Time Lords
12. The Master Suite
13. The Ruined Childhood
14. A Chaotic Escape
15. The World Waits
16. A Longing to Leave
17. A Lot of Life Behind Us
18. Dealing with the Menace
19. Speeding to Earth
20. The Time Lords’ Last Stand
21. The Clouds Pass
22. Four Knocks
23. Song for Ten (Reprise)
24. Vale Decem
25. Vale
26. The New Doctor

You can buy this from 20th September. Some of the End of Time songs will be sad though, consider yourself warned!

New Specials Soundtrack

2010-08-05T16:49:00.002+01:00

The cover for the new 2009 Specials soundtrack album has been revealed and can be seen above. Released on September 20th at an RRP of £11.99, the CD will feature music from The Next Doctor, Planet of the Dead, The Waters of Mars and The End of Time two parter.

Which Episode Wednesday

2010-08-04T16:11:00.004+01:00

Thanks to those who entered - the correct answer was Human Nature.

Amy's History Hunt and Boxset Info

2010-08-01T12:31:00.002+01:00

A new interactive game called 'Amy History's Hunt' is coming to the official BBC website on Monday and a preview of it is below, followed by the synopsis:

The History Hunt stars Karen Gillan as Amy in a series of exclusive, specially shot videos. Your challenge is to help Amy unlock the Doctor's safe and you can find out how and what's at stake on Monday. But if you're successful you'll release a special short story by Paul Cornell, writer of Father's Day, Human Nature and The Family of Blood.

Throughout the quest you'll find out more about the Doctor's friends and places he's visited. Plus, you'll get Amy's unique point of view about some of the amazing people she's met during her adventures with the Time Lord.

The History Hunt is not one of the Adventure Games and does not need to be downloaded. You can get a sneak peek of it in the video above and don't forget, it launches here next week!

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As well as this, details about the 'Meanwhile in the TARDIS...' feature that will be exclusively on the boxset have been revealed. The scenes will take place between The Eleventh Hour and The Beast Below, showing how Amy ended up floating outside the TARDIS, and the other after Flesh and Stone to reveal the aftermath of the kiss between Amy and the Doctor.

The boxset will be released in November.

Another Late Which Episode

2010-07-30T19:15:00.004+01:00

Thanks to those who left their guesses yesterday - the correct answer was Cold Blood. Well done to anybody who had it right!

Series 6 News

2010-07-30T19:11:00.002+01:00

In an interview with Den of Geek, it's been revealed that head writer Steven Moffat will pen five of series six's episodes. For series five he wrote six, but this time the number has dropped.

Also, another actor for this year's Christmas Special has been revealed - it's Steve North, who has appeared in dramas like Casualty and The Bill. He'll be playing a character called Older Benjamin.

News Round Up

2010-07-26T16:25:00.002+01:00

Again I apologise for the lack of posts lately, but here's a quick round up. Firstly, the draft artwork for the series five boxset has been revealed and some editions will feature a special crack casing. You can see the images below:

Also, Matt Smith has been spotted filming for the Christmas special and it's been confirmed that the Doctor will have a brand new jacket from the picture below. Thanks to TARDIS-Base for this.

Finally, the BBC Proms happened over the weekend and Doctor Who was a big part of the show. Here's a video, again from TARDIS-Base, with Matt Smith playing the Doctor in the TARDIS. This was shown before he actually came into the audience.

Which Episode Wednesday

2010-07-21T20:05:00.003+01:00

Thanks to those of you who submitted your guesses yesterday - the correct answer was The Runaway Bride, during the scene with the Racnoss. Well done to anyone who guessed correctly!

News Round Up

2010-07-20T17:53:00.004+01:00

Sorry, I've been really bad with news lately, but here's a round up of everything note-worthy:

- Two new covers for the Decide your Destiny books have been revealed and you can see them below - they feature the Judoon and the Werewolf.

- Secondly, another guest for this year's Christmas special has been revealed and it's Danny Horn, a welsh opera singer. He's rumoured to play a vicar, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

- Finally, it's also been rumoured that in this series' DVD boxset there will be some exclusive scenes written by Steven Moffat that feature the Doctor and Amy in the TARDIS. These are meant to show what happens between episodes, but this hasn't been confirmed yet either.

Late Which Episode?

2010-07-16T18:45:00.003+01:00

Thank you to those who took a guess at yesterday's picture - the correct answer was Daleks in Manhattan. Well done to anyone who got it right!

Christmas Special Guest Stars Confirmed!

2010-07-12T19:08:00.003+01:00

Filming has begun on this year's Christmas special and, as a result, two of the guest stars have been revealed. They are Michael Gambon, famous for his potrayal of Harry Potter's Albus Dumbledore, and Welsh singing star Katherine Jenkins, who will be making her acting debut.

The episode is said to have a twist on the traditional Christmas Carol story and Steven Moffat has claimed that he had a lot of fun writing the script. More information will be posted when it comes!

New 'The Brilliant Book'

2010-07-09T18:40:00.002+01:00

The cover and details for a brand new book entitled (imaginatively) The Brilliant Book have been revealed by the BBC. The synopsis is as follows:

Celebrate the rebirth of the UK's number one family drama series with this lavish hardback, containing everything you need to know about the Eleventh Doctor’s first year.

Explore Amy Pond’s home village, Leadworth, read a lost section from Churchill's memoirs that covers his adventures with the Doctor, and learn all about the legend of the Weeping Angels. See how the Doctor's costume evolved, how the monsters are made and discover the trade secrets of writing a thrilling Doctor Who script. Plus exclusive interviews with all of the key players and a few secret celebrity guests, and new fiction by Brian Aldiss…

Including contributions from executive producer Steven Moffat, stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, and scriptwriters Mark Gatiss and Gareth Roberts, among others, and packed with beautiful original illustrations and never-before-seen pictures, The Brilliant Book of Doctor Who is the ultimate companion to the world's most successful science fiction series.

The book will be released on September 30th at the RRP of £12.99. Thanks to TARDIS Base for the information!

New DWM Cover

2010-07-07T18:05:00.001+01:00

The cover for issue 424 of DWM has been released and can be seen above. It clearly has a wedding theme, and will feature all the usuals - competitions, news and plenty more.

Official Ratings Released For 'The Pandorica Opens'

2010-07-03T16:50:00.002+01:00

The final ratings for The Pandorica Opens have been released earlier than usual and show that the last episode of series five was watched by an official total of 7.57 million people. 6.94 million watched on BBC One, while an additional 0.635 million watched on the BBC HD channel.

This is definitely an impressive finish for the series, as the episode gained a total of a 37% share of the television audience.

DWA - Special Edition

2010-07-02T18:42:00.002+01:00

The latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures is out now in all good newsagents and this time it's a special collector's edition, with a 3D cover. It includes all the usual features and you can get it for £2.20.

Wednesday - Which Episode?

2010-06-30T18:33:00.004+01:00

Thanks to those who submitted your guesses! It seemed as though you were quite confused by this one, but the real answer is The Waters of Mars. Come back next Wednesday for another Which Episode.

Xmas Script Lost?!

2010-06-28T19:58:00.003+01:00

The Daily Star have reported that this year's script for the Christmas special has gone missing and caused filming to be 'thrown into jeopardy.'

According to the newspaper, Steven Moffat is now "facing a race against time to create a new draft before filming commences next month". The Head Writer has also claimed that the episode would be "a flashback Christmas special."

This hasn't been confirmed yet, though, so don't expect it to be the full truth just yet. Source: DigitalSpy. Thanks to Will for the info. I'll post more news when some comes through.

The Big Bang - Unofficial Ratings

2010-06-28T19:20:00.002+01:00

The unofficial overnight ratings for the final episode of series five The Big Bang have been revealed and they show that a total of 5.1 million tuned in to watch the action.

4.6 million watched the episode on BBC One, while an additional 0.5 million saw it on the BBC HD channel. Official ratings will be released in ten days and these are likely to be higher, as always.

The Big Bang

2010-06-26T19:04:00.002+01:00

It's hard to believe, but series five is now officially over! Thirteen weeks have passed, with thirteen brilliant episodes, and the last one, The Big Bang, has just been shown on BBC One and BBC HD.

Did you enjoy the episode and the way everything slotted together, or were you just left a little bit confused? Please leave your thoughts below if you can, as they are appreciated and it's the last chance to discuss an episode for a while!

SJA - Series 4 Titles (SPOILERS!)

2010-06-24T18:04:00.003+01:00

The titles for the series four episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures have been released and are as follows:

4.1/4.2 - The Nightmare Man
Written by Joseph Lidster

4.3/4.4 - The Vault of Secrets
Written by Phil Ford

4.5/4.6 - Death of the Doctor (eep!)
Written by Russell T Davies (guest starring Matt Smith as the Doctor and Katy Manning as Jo Grant)

4.7/4.8 - The Empty Planet
Written by Gareth Roberts

4.9/4.10 - Lost in Time
Written by Rupert Laight

4.11/4.12 - Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith
Written by Gareth Roberts and Clayton Hickman

Which Episode?

2010-06-23T17:48:00.003+01:00

Thanks to all of those who submitted your comments! The correct answer is Victory of the Daleks - it's during the start of the episode where the Doctor first sees the Dalek. Well done to those who were right!

The Big Bang - Preview Clip

2010-06-22T19:54:00.002+01:00

The highly anticipated preview clip of this week's finale has now been revealed. Watch at your own risk, and beware of spoilers!

Matt Smith Introduces 'The Big Bang!'

2010-06-21T16:39:00.005+01:00

Ahead of this week's highly anticipated finale, the Doctor himself (well, technically Matt Smith) speaks about the episode. There are some new clips as well, so beware of spoilers!

New Issue of DWM

2010-06-21T16:37:00.003+01:00

The latest issue of DWM is out this Thursday at the usual price of £4.99 and the cracking cover has been released:

Unofficial Overnight Viewing Figures

2010-06-20T18:12:00.003+01:00

Unofficial viewing figures have shown that last night's (fantastic) episode was watched by 5.9 million people. 5.4 million watched the Doctor, Amy and River face the Pandorica on BBC One, while an additional 0.5 million saw the action on the BBC HD channel.

Official figures will be released in just over a week, and these are likely to be higher.

The Pandorica Opens Tonight!

2010-06-19T16:04:00.002+01:00

It's Saturday again, and tonight the first part of the highly anticipated finale will be shown on BBC One and BBC HD. 'The Pandorica Opens' promises to be a brilliant episode - written by Steven Moffat and seeing the return of the mysterious River Song, it's certainly going to be a thrilling ride.

Please come back after the episode if you can and leave your thoughts - it's shown at 6.40pm tonight and the concluding part 'The Big Bang' is shown at 6.05pm next Saturday.

20 Teasers For 'The Pandorica Opens'

2010-06-17T19:28:00.001+01:00

As usual, SFX have released their 20 teasers for this week's episode:

1. Steven Moffat’s on top form with a brilliantly crafted episode – the perfect start to a two-parter.

2. The Doctor and Amy visit the oldest planet in the universe, where the first words in history have a familiar ring to them.

3. The stakes are every bit as high as in an RTD season finale.

4. Characters from earlier in the series make surprise appearances before the opening titles – and we’re not just talking about the series recap.

5. There’s something funny going on at Stonehenge.

6. If you thought “The Lodger” looked like a money-saving episode, you soon realise where all that spare cash went.

7. There’s a scene in a bar rather reminiscent of the Star Wars cantina.

8. There’s an armada of alien spacecraft.

9. The Doctor gets to deliver one of his “Get out of here!” speeches.

10. There’s a brilliant scare involving a human skull.

11.You could market an entire range of action figures on the back of this episode alone.

12. Amy’s engagement ring is crucial.

13. It’ll make you want to go back and watch the whole series again.

14. Someone other than the Doctor pilots the TARDIS.

15. The Doctor and Amy face a foe reminiscent of fembots.

16. There’s a fantastic nod to The Thing.

17. The Pandorica does indeed open.

18. It also closes.

19. The episode ends in a cliffhanger so devilish that it seems utterly inescapable. It’s going to be a very, very long week.

20. 26 June 2010 is a very important date indeed – and not just because it’s the day of the series finale.

Doctor Who Nominated For More Awards!

2010-06-17T18:05:00.003+01:00

(It's been ages since I've used that picture!) Doctor Who has recently been nominated in plenty of categories in the Airlock Alpha awards. Here's the full list of what the show is included in:

Best Actor/Television

John Barrowman, Torchwood
Matthew Fox, Lost
Zachary Levi, Chuck
Eddie McClintock, Warehouse 13
David Tennant, Doctor Who

Best Actress/Television

Karen Gillan, Doctor Who
Paula Malcomson, Caprica
Eve Myles, Torchwood
Amanda Tapping, Sanctuary
Anna Torv, Fringe

Best Supporting Actor/Television

Robert Carlyle, Stargate: Universe
Bernard Cribbins, Doctor Who
Enver Gjokaj, Dollhouse
John Noble, Fringe
Terry O'Quinn, Lost

Best Episode/Television

"Absolute Justice," Smallville
"Children of Earth," Torchwood
"The End," Lost
"The End of Time," Doctor Who
"Over There," Fringe

Best Special Guest/Television

James Callis, "Course Correction," FlashForward
Felicia Day, "Epitaph, Part 2," Dollhouse
Alex Kingston, "Time of Angels," Doctor Who
Leonard Nimoy, "Over There," Fringe
Michael Shanks, "Absolute Justice," Smallville

Best Series/Television

Doctor Who
Fringe
Lost
Stargate: Universe
Torchwood

Gene Roddenberry Award

J.J. Abrams
Gene Coon
Russell T. Davies
Ronald D. Moore
Peter Jackson

For more information, visit this website. Voting starts on June 25th and the results will be revealed in August - support Doctor Who and its spin offs, as they certainly deserve these awards! Thanks to develish1 for this information!

Wednesday - Which Episode?

2010-06-16T18:28:00.006+01:00

Thanks to anyone who guessed yesterday - the correct answer was School Reunion, during the scene where they offer Sarah Jane a space to travel in the TARDIS. Well done to anyone who had it correct!

Selection of 'The Pandorica Opens' Clips

2010-06-15T19:14:00.001+01:00

The title of the post basically explains it all. Watch and enjoy, but beware of spoilers as always.

Vincent and the Doctor - Final Ratings

2010-06-15T18:00:00.002+01:00

The official ratings for Vincent and the Doctor have been revealed and the tenth episode of the series was watched by a total of 6.8 million people. 6.3 million watched on BBC One while an additional 0.47 million watched on the BBC HD channel.

This is, again, another improvement on the overnight ratings, which was 5.0 million.

New Radio Times Cover

2010-06-14T17:56:00.003+01:00

As the highly anticipated finale draws ever closer, the Radio Times have released the image of another Doctor Who themed cover. The issue is released tomorrow in all good newsagents. Thanks to combom for the image!

Overnight Ratings

2010-06-13T18:59:00.003+01:00

Last night's episode The Lodger was watched by an unofficial total of 4.6 million people. 4.31 million watched on BBC One while an additional 0.25 million watched on the BBC HD channel.

As usual, the official ratings are usually higher and there was clearly big competition this weekend from the World Cup on ITV One.

The Lodger - Thoughts

2010-06-12T18:30:00.003+01:00

Episode eleven The Lodger has just been shown on BBC One and BBC HD, which saw the Doctor pretending to be a human in order to find out what was mysteriously happening on the top floor of a flat in Essex.

Did you enjoy the episode? What did you think of James Corden's character? Please leave your thoughts, if you can, because any comments are appreciated.

New 11 Doctors Figurines

2010-06-11T18:48:00.004+01:00

Character Options have released images of their brand new collection of all the incarnations of the Doctor in action figure form, ready for you to buy. It will be released in August for £49.99. Thanks to TARDIS Base for the information.

The Lodger Teasers - SPOILERS

2010-06-10T17:33:00.002+01:00

SFX have released 20 teasers about this week's episode The Lodger. Read them below at your own risk...

1) The first line is very funny.
2) A guest character from last week’s episode shows up a few times.
3) There’s the first gay allusion this series (sort of).
4) The Doctor has more interesting adventures with food and drink.
5) Matt Smith fans will be freeze-framing one particular revealing moment.
6) A can of beer is opened at an important moment.
7) The Doctor commits an act of physical violence, sort of…
8) A certain face shows up for the fourth time this series; another for a third; and others for a second time.
9) There’s lots of witty dialogue.
10) A regal couple put in an appearance.
11) Amy discovers something.
12) One of the most uttered phrases of series five comes up again.
13) It’s the most unusual ever episode of Doctor Who Confidential!
14) It’s back.
15) Someone says the G-word.
16) There’s a monster’s hand in a drawer.
17) The psychic paper serves several purposes.
18) It’s rather a sweet love story and James Corden is actually quite likeable.
19) Someone says, “I love you.”
20) The Doctor is helped by some feline intuition.

The episode airs at 6.45pm this Saturday.

Which Episode? No 2

2010-06-09T18:16:00.003+01:00

Thank you to everyone who submitted their guesses - the correct answer is episode six, The Doctor's Daughter. Well done to those who had it right.

More Torchwood Confirmed!

2010-06-08T17:45:00.002+01:00

The BBC have revealed that Torchwood will be returning for a new 10 part series, set over the world instead of its usual Cardiff Base. Here are some official quotes:

“BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Worldwide and US premium entertainment network, Starz Entertainment, have today announced a three way co-production partnership that will develop a new series of the hit BBC sci-fi drama Torchwood. BBC Worldwide will also distribute the series to broadcasters globally.”

“The 10-episode instalment will be written by a team led by Torchwood creator, Russell T Davies, and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions.”

“While previous series were based on location in Cardiff, Wales, this new instalment will see storylines widen to include locations in the U.S. and around the world. John Barrowman and Eve Myles will return in their roles as Captain Jack and Gwen respectively, along with new faces.”

“Torchwood will burst back onto the screen with a shocking and moving story with global stakes and locations that will make it feel bigger and bolder than ever.”

Sounds really exciting!

New The Lodger Pictures

2010-06-08T17:41:00.001+01:00

Three new images from this week's episode The Lodger have been released and can be seen below! Beware though, if you don't want to see Matt Smith half naked, avoid the last one!

Unofficial Viewing Figures

2010-06-06T18:25:00.003+01:00

Unofficial viewing figures have shown that last night's episode Vincent and the Doctor was watched by a total of 5.0 million viewers. 4.7 million tuned in on BBC One while an additional 0.3 million saw the episode on the BBC HD channel. Official figures will be released in over a week.

Here is the trailer for next week's episode The Lodger:

Vincent and the Doctor

2010-06-05T16:48:00.004+01:00

It's hard to believe, but episode ten of the new series, Vincent and the Doctor, has just been broadcasted on BBC One and BBC HD. The Doctor and Amy found something mysterious lurking in a famous painting by Vincent Van Gogh and went back in time to meet the man himself - but did you enjoy the episode?

It was penned by Richard Curtis, so was his first venture into Doctor Who worthwhile? Please leave your thoughts if you can, as any contributions are always appreciated.

Volume 2 DVD Cover

2010-06-05T16:43:00.002+01:00

The cover and details for the second volume of the series five DVDs have been released. The DVD features episodes 5.4 - The Time of Angels, 5.5 - Flesh and Stone and 5.6 - The Vampires of Venice and it will be released on Monday 5th July 2010.

Vincent and the Doctor Spoilers

2010-06-03T17:49:00.004+01:00

Lots of spoilers for this week's episode Vincent and the Doctor have been released - obviously only read if you want to know...

1) In some ways it’s the most unusual Doctor Who ever episode ever – never has the show been less plot-lead and more character-led.

2) It’s very, very emotional at times.

3) Anyone expecting an out-and-out comedy from Richard Curtis will be surprised. This is about Van Gogh – it doesn’t shy away from depression and suicide. If anything, the episode is quite melancholy.

4) The opening scene is a blinder.

5) An ongoing gag about the TARDIS’s abilities won’t make any sense to people who don’t know the show inside-out.

6) Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are.

7) There’s a glorious visual reference to the painting “Starry Night.”

8) The Doctor makes a slip of the tongue.

9) There’s some mutual sartorial appreciation going on.

10) There’s a major story element that some will decry as a massive plot hole and others will embrace on a metaphorical level.

11) The TARDIS is redecorated.

12) Two former Doctors make an unexpected appearance (for one of them it’s their third appearance this year.)

Those were from SFX, these are from Teen Today:

1) “Arcadia, The Trojan Gardens, now this?”

2) “He’s drunk, he’s mad and he never pays his bills.” Vincent is a popular chap.

3) The Doctor doesn’t know three things and one of them is about Miss Pond.

4) Speaking of Miss Pond, she’s from Holland you know.

5) It’s not very good news when a murder occurs.

6) “What is it with you and the ****c*?”

7) That useless, embarrassing present from a godmother with two heads and bad breath is actually quite useful.

8) It’s a parrot. No wait, it’s a polar bear. Is it?

9) Vincent can hear the song of Amy’s sadness.

10) “If there is one thing I can’t stand it’s an unpunctual ****n *t****.”

11) Sssh. You need to whisper in the confessions box.

12) That song may just make you shed a tear or two.

13) Just who or what could be The Ultimate Ging?

Download The First Adventure Game!

2010-06-03T17:32:00.003+01:00

The first free Doctor Who adventure game called City of the Daleks is now available to download from the BBC website. If you live in the UK click here and follow the instructions. But if you live outside of the UK click here - the game will be available for you from July. Enjoy and feel free to leave your thoughts about it - unfortunately I've heard there are many problems with graphics etc.

Thanks to Nebula One for these links!

Wednesday - Which Episode?

2010-06-02T16:52:00.004+01:00

Thank you to everyone who submitted their guesses - the correct answer was in fact Last of the Timelords. It's the part just before the Titanic spaceship crashes into the TARDIS. Well done to anyone who got it right!

The Hungry Earth - Final Ratings

2010-06-01T17:37:00.002+01:00

The final ratings for The Hungry Earth have been revealed and they show that the eighth episode was watched by a total of 6.5 million people. 6.01 million watched on BBC One, while an additional 0.48 million watched on the BBC HD channel.

Again this is an increase compared to the overnight ratings - perhaps we should just ignore them from now on!

Monday Trivia - No 1 UPDATED

2010-05-31T16:47:00.007+01:00

It's Monday, so that means it's trivia day here at The Oncoming Storm. All you basically have to do is answer a question related to Doctor Who. If you wish, you can leave your answer in a comment (they've been changed to appear after approval) or you can just do it in your head for fun. Or you could just ignore the whole thing...!

Here is today's question:

What answer (number) will you come to if you add the total number of episodes the Daleks have appeared in since 2005 (not including flashbacks) to the number of letters in the Doctor's favourite fruit (the singular, not the plural - no 's' is needed) and then subtract the number of kisses the Doctor (the real Doctor, not the duplicate or John Smith) has had since 2005?

Answer: (deep breath) Here we go...

Dalek episodes since 2005: Dalek, Bad Wolf, Parting of the Ways, Army of Ghosts, Doomsday, Daleks in Manhattan, Evolution of the Daleks, The Stolen Earth, Journey's End, Victory of the Daleks. TOTAL = 10

The Doctor's favourite fruit: banana TOTAL = 6

The Doctor's kisses since 2005: Rose (Parting of the Ways), Jack (Parting of the Ways), Rose/Cassandra (New Earth), Reinette (Girl in the Fireplace), Jackie (Army of Ghosts), Mickey (Doomsday), Martha (Smith and Jones), Astrid (Voyage of the Damned), Donna (The Unicorn and the Wasp), Lady Christina (Planet of the Dead), Amy Pond (Flesh and Stone.) TOTAL = 11

(10+6) - 11 = 5

If you had five, well done! Maybe it won't be so complicated next week...

New Vincent and the Doctor Pictures

2010-05-31T16:40:00.004+01:00

Three new stills from this week's episode Vincent and the Doctor have been released by the BBC and you can see them all below! The 10th installment of this series will be shown on Saturday at 6.40pm.

Overnight Ratings for Cold Blood

2010-05-30T18:42:00.003+01:00

Unofficial overnight ratings have shown that yesterday's episode Cold Blood was watched by a total of 5.7 million people. 5.4 million watched it on BBC One while an extra 0.3 million tuned in on the BBC HD channel.

The official ratings will be released in just over a week, and these are likely to be higher.

New Trailer and Blog News

2010-05-29T21:35:00.002+01:00

As Cold Blood has made its debut, our thoughts, of course, turn towards the next episode which is Richard Curtis' Vincent and the Doctor. A brand new trailer has been revealed that you can watch below - doesn't it look great?!

Also, some site news here, I'm aiming to have some new features and make some more posts, so here's a rough schedule:

Monday - Trivia Day. I will post a few questions that you can choose to answer in order to earn some points for the leaderboard.

Wednesday - Which Episode? I will post a picture of the Doctor and you must identify the correct episode that it is from.

Friday - Fansite Friday. I will post a review of a website out there that is one of my favourites.

Saturday - Your Thoughts. After each episode you can come and leave your thoughts about the episode if you want to.

Sunday - Story Sundays. For those of you who enjoy reading stories, every Sunday I will recommend a story that I believe is worth a read.

I realise some of this may not interest everybody, but I'm trying to add more variety and content, so please bear with me!

Cold Blood - Your Thoughts (SPOILERS)

2010-05-29T16:28:00.004+01:00

It's Saturday - arguably the best day of the week - and that means Doctor Who has been shown on BBC One and BBC HD! Episode nine - already! There's on four more episodes left! - was the concluding part of the Silurian story, but did you enjoy it?

Did you think the classic Who monster's return was good, or were you a little disappointed with their new look and plans? Also, what did you think of the developments in the series arc and that one major shock? Please leave your thoughts below - all comments are appreciated.

New 'The Pandorica Opens' Pictures

2010-05-27T17:52:00.002+01:00

The BBC have revealed two brand new images from The Pandorica Opens! Beware of mini-spoilers! Also, episode eleven, previously called The Lodger, is now rumoured to be called Don't Go Up The Stairs. I'm personally not too sure about this - it's sounds a bit weird to me, but it's better than another title beginning with 'the!'

New Action Figures

2010-05-27T17:46:00.004+01:00

Images of the first wave of brand new series five action figures have been released and you can see them all below. They include the Doctor, Amy Pond and many of the Doctor's enemies. They are available to buy from July 25th at the RRP of £8.99 each.

Two Years Online!

2010-05-25T18:07:00.005+01:00

The Oncoming Storm has now officially been online for two whole years! Back in 2008, the website started on Blogger after moving from Piczo and ever since it's evolved and regenerated almost as many times as the Doctor himself!

It's been open through most of series four, all of the 2009 specials and series five so far, hopefully covering all the news that surfaced around our favourite TV programme.

I actually don't want to ramble on too much and bore you all, so I'd just like to thank those people who regularly visit and support the blog - it's really, really, really appreciated! It really would be nothing without you. I hope you still enjoy the posts and content, and, fingers crossed, maybe the site will be celebrating another birthday this time next year!

DWM 422 Cover

2010-05-24T18:16:00.001+01:00

The cover for issue 422 of Doctor Who Magazine has been revealed and it's clear that the main feature of this edition is the Silurian two parter. There are also previews of upcoming episodes, chances to win prizes and much more.

The issue is available in shops from Thursday 27th May at the price of £4.20.

Official Ratings for Amy's Choice

2010-05-24T18:13:00.002+01:00

The official ratings for Amy's Choice have now been revealed and the episode was watched by a total of 7.55 million viewers. 7.06 million watched on BBC One while an additional 0.49 million watched on the BBC HD Channel.

This is another example of why you shouldn't panic at the unofficial overnight ratings. Amy's Choice originally had overnight ratings of 6.2 million, so it usually increases! Hopefully this week's 4.5 million will too.

The Hungry Earth - Unofficial Ratings

2010-05-23T16:39:00.002+01:00

Unofficial viewing figures for last night's episode The Hungry Earth have revealed that 4.5 million people watched it in total. This may seem low, but it has been very hot over the weekend and so not as many people will be inside watching television.

4.24 million tuned in on BBC One, while an additional 0.30 million watched on BBC HD. The official figures will be released in a few weeks and, as usual, these are likely to increase. Also, Doctor Who was the 5th most watched programme all day, so it's not all bad!

The Hungry Earth - Thoughts

2010-05-22T19:21:00.002+01:00

Episode eight The Hungry Earth was just broadcasted on BBC One and BBC HD. It follows the story of an ambitious drilling project in 2020, but problems soon follow when something starts drilling back up...

What did you think of this episode? Did you like the return of the Silurians or was it all just a little disappointing? Please leave your thoughts below and feel free to discuss any theories for next week.

Episode Thirteen Revealed - SPOILERS!

2010-05-20T18:37:00.002+01:00

The final remaining title for series five has been revealed today! Episode thirteen is officially called The Big Bang and this will conclude all the mysteries surrounding the series arc of the crack and the Silence falling.

What do you think of this title? It seems that a lot of this series' episodes have begun with the word 'the...'

New The Hungry Earth clips

2010-05-19T18:28:00.002+01:00

Three new clips from this week's episode The Hungry Earth have been revealed and you can see them all below. Beware of small spoilers, though!

Thanks to Fraz for these!

Episode 12 Title and Other SPOILERS

2010-05-18T19:57:00.002+01:00

Episode twelve's title has been revealed as The Pandorica Opens. This links in with the series arc as it has been mentioned before. Episode thirteen's title is still waiting to be confirmed.

Also, The Daily Mirror have claimed that Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page could be starring in an upcoming episode of Doctor Who as a 'major character.' They say she will play "a long-lost relative of the Doctor." However this hasn't been confirmed yet.

Episode Six Ratings and New Trailer

2010-05-17T18:57:00.003+01:00

Episode six The Vampires of Venice was officially watched by 7.28 million on BBC One with an extra 0.40 million watching on BBC HD, making a total of 7.68 million.

Also, a new trailer for next week's episode The Hungry Earth is being shown on the BBC:

Amy's Choice Unofficial Ratings

2010-05-16T18:55:00.002+01:00

Unofficial overnight ratings have shown that episode seven Amy's Choice was watched by a total of 6.2 million people. 5.85 million tuned in on BBC One while an additional 0.34 million watched on the BBC HD channel.

Official ratings will be released in just over a week and these are likely to be higher; they usually always are.

Amy's Choice - Thoughts

2010-05-15T18:01:00.002+01:00

Episode seven Amy's Choice has just been shown on BBC One/BBC HD and that means we're already over half way through series five now! What a scary thought! Anyway, what did you think of tonight's episode, or even the whole series so far?

It was certainly a unique idea, but did you enjoy it, or were you a little disappointed afterwards? Please share your thoughts if you can!

More Episode Titles - SPOILERS!

2010-05-14T18:00:00.003+01:00

The BBC have officially revealed the titles for episodes ten and eleven! Richard Curtis' episode ten is called Vincent and the Doctor, while episode eleven, written by Gareth Roberts and starring James Corden, is called The Lodger.

There's a lot of mystery around the two final episodes, but I'll be sure to bring you the titles as soon as they're revealed!

Episode Nine Synopsis

2010-05-13T19:12:00.002+01:00

The BBC have released the official synopsis for episode nine of the series which is called Cold Blood:

"It is the most important day in the history of the Earth; the dawn of a new age of harmony or the start of its final war.

In the latest episode of the time travelling drama, written by Chris Chibnall, the Doctor must face his most difficult challenge yet. It is a battle in which he can not take sides and a day when nobody must die..."

The episode will be shown on Saturday 29th May at 6.25pm.

New Amy's Choice Pictures

2010-05-11T18:49:00.002+01:00

Four new pictures from episode seven Amy's Choice have been released and you can see them below. It will be broadcasted at 6.25pm this Saturday. Enjoy!

Doctor Who Theme Tune - Third Most Recognisable!

2010-05-11T18:39:00.002+01:00

A poll conducted by the Performing Rights Society has found that the Doctor Who theme tune was the 3rd most recognisable one on British television. It lost out to the Match of the Day theme tune and then Eastenders, followed by Coronation Street and Countdown at 4th and 5th.

Despite doing so well, the recently revamped theme tune has caused some controversy amongst fans, claiming that the first half isn't actually that recognisable after all! Despite this, it is clearly a very popular piece of music, first composed by Ron Grainer in 1963.

Thanks to The Cloister Bell.net for this information!

Official Ratings for Flesh and Stone

2010-05-10T18:50:00.002+01:00

Official ratings for the episode Flesh and Stone have been released and they show that the fifth installment of the series was watched by a total of 8.5 million people. A total of 8.02 million tuned in on BBC One along with an additional 0.476 million watching on the BBC HD Channel.

As always, the figures have improved from the unofficial overnight ratings, so there is no need to panic anymore!

The Vampires of Venice Ratings

2010-05-09T16:49:00.002+01:00

Unofficial overnight ratings have shown that last night's episode The Vampires of Venice was watched by a total of 6.2 million people. 5.9 million watched on BBC One with an additional 0.42 million tuning in on the BBC HD channel.

This may seem like a drop, but it was an earlier time slot than usual and the official ratings are normally higher anyway. Also, it was still the second most watched programme of the day, being beaten by Britain's Got Talent.

The Vampires of Venice Thoughts

2010-05-08T17:18:00.006+01:00

The Vampires of Venice has just been shown on BBC One and BBC HD and it was certainly a great adventure! Did you like Rory as a new TARDIS crew member, and what did you think of the vampires' true form?

There are lots of things to comment about so please leave your thoughts below if you can! All contributions would be appreciated.

Also, here's the trailer for next week's episode Amy's Choice. It looks fantastic!

Amy's Choice - Broadcasting Details

2010-05-06T18:28:00.002+01:00

It has been confirmed that episode seven, Amy's Choice, will be broadcasted at 6.25pm on Saturday 15th May. It seems the BBC can't seem to secure a permanent time slot for Doctor Who yet...

This week's episode The/Vampires of Venice (does anyone know if there is a 'the' on the front?!) will be shown at the earlier time of 6.00pm, so don't forget!

More Teasers

2010-05-05T19:04:00.003+01:00

Some more spoiler-free teasers for this week's episode have been released, this time from SFX.

1) It’s a great, big fun episode with probably the biggest number of laugh-out-loud one-liners so far this season – but more “Shakespeare Code” than “The Unicorn And The Wasp” in tone.

2) There’s a great visual gag involving the Doctor getting everyone to shush up.

3) Croatia plays Venice pretty well.

4) The final shot is a very unusual. Not sure what it means, but it’s cool.

5) There’s more snogging.

6) Somebody swaps clothes with somebody else.

7) There’s a great reason why the vampires don’t have reflections.

8) Structurally it’s a very traditional Doctor Who story.

9) Guest stars Helen McCrory and Alex Price (Gilbert from Being Human) are both excellent.

10) The Doctor makes an unexpected entrance.

11) There an extratextual in-joke that’s a doozy.

12) Some of the cinematography and lighting is just exquisite.

Official Ratings: The Time of Angels

2010-05-04T19:00:00.003+01:00

The final ratings for the fourth episode The Time of Angels have now been released and it was officially watched by 8.6 million people, making it the eighth most watched programme of the week! This is a significant increase from the overnight figure of 6.8 million, so there's nothing to worry about at the moment!

The Vampires of Venice - Teasers

2010-05-03T20:22:00.001+01:00

Digital Spy have revealed their usual ten teasers for this week's episode. Thanks to Will for pointing this out.

1. Rory is halfway through his stag do when The Doctor arrives to collect him. And it's quite an entrance.

2. On entering the TARDIS, Rory doesn't really say what The Doctor wants him to.

3. The First Doctor makes an appearance.

4. The 'vampires' like Amy. Who can blame them? She's delicious!

5. "Where are you from? Did you **** ******* the *****?"

6. Ever wanted to see The Doctor get electrocuted? Luck's in.

7. "Some tiny. Some were as big as the sky."

8. What's 10,000 in number and waiting in the water?

9. Amy enjoys a massive snog with either Rory or The Doctor. Right in front of the other.

10. "All I can **** is... *******."

New Vampires of Venice Pictures

2010-05-03T17:42:00.001+01:00

The BBC have released some brand new images from this week's episode The Vampires of Venice for you to sink your teeth into. (Bad pun, I know.)

New Trailer : The Vampires of Venice

2010-05-02T17:08:00.002+01:00

A new trailer for next week's episode The Vampires of Venice can be seen below. It will be shown on Saturday 8th May at the early time of 6.00pm.

Flesh and Stone - Overnight Ratings

2010-05-02T17:05:00.002+01:00

Overnight ratings have revealed that an unofficial total of 6.9 million people tuned in to watch Flesh and Stone last night. 6.53 million watched the episode on BBC One, while an additional 0.34 million watched on the BBC HD channel.

Official figures will be released in a few days and, hopefully, they will improve!

Flesh and Stone - Your Thoughts

2010-05-01T18:15:00.002+01:00

Can you believe there have been five episodes already? Flesh and Stone was just broadcasted across the UK, but what did you think of it? Was the return of the Weeping Angels brilliant or did you find it all a little disappointing? If you can, please share your thoughts below and please feel free to talk about...

- River Song talking about the Pandorica
- Amy and the Doctor kissing
- The crack
- The next time trailer

Picture From Upcoming Episode

2010-04-30T19:40:00.002+01:00

Digital Spy have released an image from an upcoming episode which features the Silurians and you can see it below. Thanks to Will for pointing this out.

Amy's Choice - Pictures

2010-04-29T19:20:00.002+01:00

Some interesting pictures from episode seven Amy's Choice have been revealed and you can see them below. Beware of SPOILERS! Thanks to The Cloister Bell.net for these!

The Vampires of Venice Time

2010-04-29T19:03:00.002+01:00

It has been confirmed that episode six The Vampires of Venice will be shown at 6.00pm on Saturday 8th May. This is the earliest time slot yet - could this result in another drop in ratings? We'll have to wait and see...

New Episode Title - SPOILERS!

2010-04-27T20:11:00.002+01:00

SPOILERS AHEAD - The latest issue of DWM has revealed that episode nine of series five is entitled 'Cold Blood.' Also, episode six has had a slight alteration, now called 'The Vampires of Venice.'

Flesh and Stone - Teasers

2010-04-27T19:01:00.001+01:00

Digital Spy have revealed their usual teasers for this week's upcoming episode:

1. Eureka! Galileo!

2. Amy: "Basically we've *** up the inside of a *******."

3. The Byzantium contains a forest. Yes, a forest.

4. Amy: "Seven."

5. There's a scene reminiscent of a scene from 'Doomsday'.

6. Amy: "Six."

7. What's the opposite of the moral from 'Blink'?

8. River has done something very, very naughty.

9. There's a very important date you'll want to mark in your diaries/iPhones/Google calendars come the end of this episode.

10. The crack. We finally learn what it is and what it wants.

And, just for fun, a bonus teaser:

11. Amy does something to The Doctor that prompts an epiphany. And a collection.

Official Ratings

2010-04-27T18:56:00.002+01:00

The official ratings for Victory of the Daleks have been released and the episode was watched by 7.82 million people on BBC One, while 0.381 million watched on BBC HD.

DWM Cover

2010-04-27T18:41:00.003+01:00

The cover for the next DWM has been released and will be available to buy from Thursday 29th April at the usual price of £4.99.

Episode Title News - SPOILERS

2010-04-26T18:08:00.002+01:00

SPOILERS AHEAD - The latest issue of DWM has revealed that episode eight of series five will be entitled 'The Hungry Earth.' It is the first of a two part story written by Chris Chibnall, who has previously penned Torchwood episodes as well as the series three Doctor Who episode '42.' More information will be here as it's revealed.

Overnight Ratings and Next Time...

2010-04-25T17:12:00.002+01:00

Overnight ratings have shown that yesterday's episode The Time of Angels was watched by a total of 6.8 million people. 6.5 million tuned in on BBC One while an extra 0.3 million saw the story on the BBC HD channel. The official ratings will be revealed soon.

Also, here is the next time trailer for Flesh and Stone:

The Time of Angels - Your Thoughts

2010-04-24T19:13:00.004+01:00

The fourth episode of series five 'The Time of Angels' has just been broadcasted on BBC One and it's time to share your thoughts! Did you enjoy the tense storyline and the return of the Angels and River Song, or did you think it was all a bit boring?

The Time of Angels - Video Clips

2010-04-23T17:39:00.003+01:00

Some new clips from tomorrow's episode 'The Time of Angels' have been released and you can watch them below! Beware of spoilers, as always! Thanks to combom for these!

New Sticker Album

2010-04-21T18:29:00.002+01:00

A brand new Doctor Who sticker album is set to be released next month by Topps! The new collection will include collectable stickers from series five, as well as David Tennant's final episodes as the tenth Doctor.

The 48 page album will be available from May at the RRP of £1.49, with separate packets containing 6 stickers for 40p. Along with this, there is an A2 poster with an extra sticker chart.

Thanks to WhovianNet for this information!