Year in Review - Part II
It has been another fantastic year to be a Doctor Who fan. Not only did we have a full series of Doctor Who (which was split into two and aired across the spring and autumn), but, for the first time since 2009, it was joined by both of its spin offs, as Jack and Gwen came back with a vengeance to face Miracle Day, and Sarah Jane and the gang returned for a final trilogy of Bannerman Road action. As well as that, 2011 has had its fair share of big news and other surprises, such as the confirmation of a new Doctor Who film, and we've also had to say goodbye to some much loved actors and actresses.
Reflect on 2011 with the first half of our Year in Review feature, documenting the biggest stories from July to December!
1st July - Big Finish's Doctor Who licence extended to 20141st July - Video: UK Miracle Day launch trailer released online
1st July - Matt Smith cast in BBC film about 1948 Olympics
2nd July - The Ice Warriors return in a new hardback novel!
2nd July - John hoping for involvement in 50th anniversary
7th July - Matt, Karen to attend DVD signing in Hollywood
7th July - Beth Willis to leave the BBC, returning to Kudos 7th July - Winners of 'Script to Screen' contest announced!
13th July - Doctor Who rental service launches on Facebook
14th July - Tonight! Miracle Day is when everything changes...
20th July - David says a future comeback isn't "impossible"...
20th July - Episode 3 of Miracle Day to be toned down in UK
21st July - Caroline Skinner appointed as new exec producer
21st July - Adventure Game 5 revealed: The Gunpowder Plot
22nd July - Karen Gillan to make her theatre debut in October
24th July - Matt and Karen fly the flag at Comic Con 2011!
24th July - Karen confirms that she WILL be coming back!24th July - Brand new trailer for Series 6: Part 2 now online!
25th July - Miracle Day: Final UK ratings for The New World
29th July - Matt would "love" a multi-Doctor anniversary ep
31st July - Matt Smith describes Elisabeth Sladen as "royalty"
3rd August - Matt hopes the 50th anniversary event is "unique"4th August - Steven promises "lots of stuff" planned for 2013
4th August - New Series 6: Part 2 trailer released - more clips!
5th August - Eve tells fans that we "haven't seen anything yet"
8th August - Edward Russell to embark on 160 mile Walk for Lis
9th August - BBC America unveils new Series 6: Part 2 poster!
10th August - BBC responds to another Miracle Day complaint
12th August - New BBC America autumn trail with unseen clips!
15th August - Video: Watch the new prequel to Let's Kill Hitler!
16th August - Critics kill Hitler at BFI's Series 6: Part 2 screening
23rd August - Radio Times prepares us for the Doctor's return!
24th August - Steven says Series 7 will be "moving a bit later"
24th August - Karen hopes to be associated with series "forever"
24th August - 'Death Is The Only Answer' mini-episode revealed
27th August - Billie cast in "high-octane" comedy for BBC Three
29th August - New Sarah Jane story, Sky, BFI screening details
1st September - Steven has "no immediate plans" to leave series1st September - Karen says she feels "privileged" to play Amy Pond
4th September - Shut up, Hitler! Final ratings for autumn premiere
7th September - Matt named Most Stylish Man at GQ Awards 2011!
7th September - David says that he hasn’t "had any phone calls"
8th September - Eve describes Miracle Day as "incredible", "magical"
9th September - John says they're "still waiting" for Series 5 news
12th September - Final ratings for Series 6's Night Terrors released
13th September - Doctor Who and Karen win at TV Choice Awards!
15th September - John says Torchwood movie is "next progression"
21st September - Christmas special details, guest stars revealed!
22nd September - Director of this year's Christmas special revealed
28th September - Saturday's Doctor Who Confidential to be the last
1st October - Release date for The Gunpowder Plot is confirmed5th October - Final ratings for Closing Time released
12th October - Final ratings for The Wedding of River Song
16th October - Eve talks Torchwood's future, says "there is life"
18th October - The end of an era - Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith!
23rd October - Peter Davison discusses the 50th anniversary
29th October - Karen talks Amy's future, says it's "up in the air"
30th October - Matt says he doesn't want to go "any time soon"
2nd November - Rate The Gunpowder Plot!11th November - BBC Worldwide reveal Doctor Who Convention
14th November - 50th anniversary, Freema's "heard rumblings"
14th November - David Yates signs up to direct Doctor Who movie
17th November - Doctor's costume auctioned for Children in Need
19th November - The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe!
23rd November - Happy Birthday, Doctor Who!
30th November - New series to be filmed in Australia in mid-2012?
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1st December - David Yates describes movie journey as "exciting"
2nd December - Steven Moffat responds to all the film speculation
7th December - Prequel: The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe
8th December - Matt says he's "really sorry" about Confidential axe
9th December - New Playstation, PC Doctor Who games revealed!
12th December - Two missing Classic Series episodes are recovered
15th December - Amy and Rory to leave during the next series
15th December - Watch the new trailer for the Christmas Special...
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