June 29th, 2011
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Doctor Who Magazine issue 436
Doctor Who Magazine issue 436
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE celebrates the life of NICHOLAS COURTNEY in a special 100-page bumper issue, packed with rare and never-before-published photos, dedicated to the man who played Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart for over 40 years. Among those paying tribute to the actor who played the Doctor’s most trusted friend are former Doctors TOM BAKER, DAVID TENNANT, SYLVESTER McCOY and COLIN BAKER.
“Once you got to know Nick, you loved everything about him,” Tom explains to DWM. “We were a double act. I loved everything he did. I would have loved him as Othello. All other critical faculties were abandoned. You just couldn’t explain yourself. It was almost like someone saying, ‘What an Earth do you see in her?’ or ‘What on Earth do you see in him?’ Once you actually love someone, you just love being with them – and I loved being with Nick.”
ALSO THIS ISSUE:
SALUTING THE BRIG
NICHOLAS PEGG sets the scene as friends and colleagues remember the life and times of Nicholas Courtney. The tributes include contributions from FRAZER HINES, WENDY PADBURY, PETER PURVES, JOHN LEVENE, RICHARD FRANKLIN, KATY MANNING, RUSSELL T DAVIES, DERRICK SHERWIN, TERRANCE DICKS, PHILIP HINCHLIFFE, GRAEME HARPER and many more.
NICHOLAS COURNEY – A LIFE IN ACTING
DWM looks back at Nick’s long career, from his early days in rep through to his most famous role as Lethbridge-Stewart in Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
THE ONE WITH THE EYEPATCH
Nicholas Courtney’s favourite Doctor Who story, 1970’s INFERNO, is put under the spotlight as THE FACT OF FICTION witnesses the end of the world…
SEVENTH HEAVEN
It was the season in which the Brig came into his own – the Third Doctor’s first series from 1970. DWM looks back to discover what made the season so special as COUNTDOWN TO 50 continues.
THE BRIG VS THE DOCTOR
The Brigadier’s decision to blow up the reptile people in 1970’s Doctor Who and the Silurians shocked the Third Doctor. But was Lethbridge-Stewart right to do what he did? TOBY HADOKE and JOHNNY CANDON discuss the pros and cons of the Brig’s most controversial action in A BATTLE OF WITS…
NUNS WITH GUNS!
The Doctor and Amy are shocked to find that the TARDIS has been harbouring a terrifying secret in the latest comic strip adventure! And there are more surprises in store in Part Two of APOTHEOSIS, written by JONATHAN MORRIS with art by DAN McDAID…
GAME ON!
THE TIME TEAM continues its mission to watch every episode of Doctor Who in order, and visit the year 200,000 – but what will Chris, Emma, Michael and Will make of the Ninth Doctor adventure, THE LONG GAME?
ARE YOU MY MUMMY?
The secret’s out! In an exclusive interview, actor ALEX KINGSTON talks about the revelation of just who River Song really is – and what the astonishing news means for her character in future episodes of Doctor Who…
IT’S A MIRACLE!
TORCHWOOD, the popular spin-off from Doctor Who, returns to TV in July with a 10-part story, MIRACLE DAY. DWM catches with writer RUSSELL T DAVIES and stars JOHN BARROWMAN, EVE MYLES and KAI OWEN to find out more abut the new series…
SPLENDID CHAP…
An ancient power makes an unexpected return from the depths of the void and discovers a world very different to the one it left some time ago… Whatever you do, don’t miss PRODUCTION NOTES!
WOTCHA, BRIG!
The Watcher dons his eyepatch and reveals some of the surprising lesser-known facts about everyone’s favourite UNIT commander in WOTCHA!
PLUS!
All the latest official news, reviews of TV and merchandise reviews, previews, competitions, a prize-winning crossword and much, much more!
For just Five Pounds Rapid (less a penny), it’s Doctor Who Magazine 436 – out now!
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Congratulations to Scott who recently won an inferno audio CD in a Doctor Who Magazine competition…
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GallifreyRules
July 13th, 2011 - 5:49pmin this issue it said that Matt Smith would be the “last incarnation of the timelord” they followed this with explaining about the doctors eventual death in The Impossible Astronaught 200 years away that will happen after Matt Smith stars in the 50th anniversary special. Surely he won’t be the last Doctor? The BBC would not bring Doctor Who to an end right in the middle of it’s prime? It is one of the biggest shows in the world and the BBC make a huge profit margin from it.
King of the weevils
August 4th, 2011 - 1:00pmAnd all that success us why matt smith is not the last doctor!
King of the weevils
August 4th, 2011 - 1:01pmIs*
McGann is the Doctor.
July 7th, 2011 - 2:56pmGot it yesterday. Fantastic read, even more so than usually. The tribute to Nicholas Courtney was great becasue it has all the people who worked with the actor on the series, even Sarah Sutton, they all agreed he was a gentelman. 🙂
Tom Baker was prbly his closest friend at the time of his passing.
who crazy!
July 18th, 2011 - 4:06pmIt was upsetting when Tom Baker said he would be the next Dr Who to die in the interview. 😥
i wear a fez now
July 3rd, 2011 - 7:29pmJust bought it. Beautiful tribute to Nicholas Courtney
tom Ford
July 3rd, 2011 - 1:46pmThis issue is nowhere in Reading, England. Thanks a bunch for sending it everywhere else and not us DWM
booboo
July 3rd, 2011 - 3:29pmdown to the shops not ordering it
king gerbil
June 30th, 2011 - 3:00pmits great how the theme of this issue is the brig
dwm is the best mag on the planet
who crazy!
June 30th, 2011 - 6:01pmI agree with you there.
McGann is The Doctor.
July 3rd, 2011 - 8:04pmI SECOND that agreement.
Finlay
July 4th, 2011 - 12:16pmSame here! I LOVE this mag!
who crazy!
July 18th, 2011 - 4:06pmOh by the way, I agree with both.
louis
June 30th, 2011 - 12:35pmthis has got nothing to do with this but i have spotted a crack in time in london check out my blog to see this http://drwhonewsdaily.blogspot.com/2011/06/breaking-news-crack-in-time-has-been.html
harold saxon
June 29th, 2011 - 8:31pmdr.who magazine is a wonderful magazine,one of the few sci-fi mags i buy.
a class magazine and the best place for dr.who news.
booboo senior
June 30th, 2011 - 12:40pmi have magazine class
Finlay
June 29th, 2011 - 2:42pmI have this! it’s a cracking good read! Especially the comic!
who crazy!
June 23rd, 2011 - 7:02pmDWM, the best magazine for dr who in my opinion, it’s done well this issue and I want the news about Matt Smith next year. Looks a promising issue.
Rory Doctor River Pond
June 23rd, 2011 - 7:00amHi just wondering when the image that johnstonewll sent to you last night would be up
booboo
June 23rd, 2011 - 7:01amwhere did you send it? i haven’t had anything
Rory Doctor River Pond
June 23rd, 2011 - 7:04amI sent it to the email address on third character buildig super rare found
booboo
June 23rd, 2011 - 7:07ama yes sorry, i put it in DWA i have moved it now
Rory Doctor River Pond
June 23rd, 2011 - 7:08amThanks booboo
tenth Cyber Legion
June 23rd, 2011 - 5:50amBEST MAGAZINE EVER
Twelth Cyber Legion
June 23rd, 2011 - 5:47amR.I.P. He won’t just be known as his name he will be known as Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-stewart.
dr daddy cool 67
June 22nd, 2011 - 9:16pmI dont usually but any other comics or magazines other than 2000ad,( since prog 1 ) but I think I will make an exception and buy this one. Thankyou Nicholas and well done to whoever made that tribute film.
Jonathan
June 22nd, 2011 - 7:05pmThis looks like a good issue I will try and get this
jack
June 22nd, 2011 - 4:49pmthank you nick, and rest in peace
the date is
June 22nd, 2011 - 4:17pmR.I.P nick and liz
UDWF1
June 22nd, 2011 - 3:27pmNick, I salute you sir!
geronimo3
June 22nd, 2011 - 3:35pmwhy not liz tribute booboo
booboo
June 22nd, 2011 - 4:05pmthese mags are planned months in advance, they would not have had time to put one together yet but they will, better an appropriate tribute from lost of contributors than trying to put something together i a harry
drwhotoys
June 22nd, 2011 - 3:50pmLike Nick’s, they decided to leave it for a bit to make it the best. They shall probably do the same for Liz. Hopefully it will be out in August time.
Dark Side of The Moon
June 22nd, 2011 - 5:47pmThey also have just did a 2 part SJS Special…just before she passed away so I think besides having cast memebers pay their tributes, there not much more they can actual produce on SJS.
gordon
June 30th, 2011 - 12:35pmThere is an Elizabeth Sladen one planned for later in the year. Editor tom Silsberry has said on facebook
Dalek Jake
June 22nd, 2011 - 3:07pmbooboo When will subscribers get their delivery of issue 4 and 5. because issue 4 is out today and I still haven’t had the delivery.
booboo
June 22nd, 2011 - 4:03pmnor me
doctor 2011
June 22nd, 2011 - 4:58pmhavent got mine ether
Ellis
June 22nd, 2011 - 2:28pmAbsolutely Stunning Cover. a truly amazing tribute to the wonderful man. Will treasure this for years to come.
I AM DAVROS
June 22nd, 2011 - 2:13pmTHIS IS GREAT THE BEST DWM ISSUE EVER
Jason doctorwhoone
June 23rd, 2011 - 8:03amHow can you say it’s the best issue of Doctor Who Magazine ever when it hasint even come out yet ?.
booboo
June 23rd, 2011 - 8:06ami think they were referring to the cover
King Ninja
June 22nd, 2011 - 1:50pmExcellent.
Paul
June 22nd, 2011 - 1:40pmA fitting and wonderful tribute to Nicholas Courtney – I will keep this issue and frame it in honour of him.