RTD in the Los Angeles Times

And I quote:

This job is made easier by Davies' policy of ignoring the voices of those most vigilant. "I think we're an unusual science-fiction franchise in taking a very big step back from fandom and having nothing to do with them. . . . Every program on the BBC has a message board on the website. I forbid it to happen on 'Doctor Who.' I'm sorry to say this, all the science fiction producers making stuff in America, they are way too engaged with their fandom. They all need to step back."

Full interview here.

Here's to you Mr Collinson

Doctor Who producer Phil Collinson is being promoted to Head of Drama, BBC Manchester, the BBC Press Office says in a press release.

Goodbye bargain bookselling?

Farewell to The Works? It's a while since I've bought anything there, but I was a more frequent visitor and purchaser when I actually lived in Oxford, and the Cornmarket branch will be mourned if it disappears.