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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
The Doctor Who finale will 'shock and terrify' — what parents need to know
The Doctor Who finale will see a battle across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash a villainous plan for the universe. Showrunner Russell T Davies promised that the momentous episode will clear up the bi-generation that saw Ncuti Gatwa take over from David Tennant in the 60th anniversary special, while fans have been busy sharing their theories on what else viewers can expect from the finale. Last week's episode, Wish World, saw The Rani (Archie Panjabi) reveal her masterplan to resurrect Omega, one of the founders of Time Lord civilisation and a classic Doctor Who villain dating back to 1973. Russell T Davies has said of this week's finale: 'The Doctor is doomed, Belinda is lost, Ruby is trapped, UNIT is powerless, the Unholy Trinity rule supreme and the Underverse is rising…I can promise shocks, scares and revelations off the scale.' It sounds gripping, but with a monumental battle set to rage across the Whoniverse, parents of younger children may be wondering if The Reality War is suitable for family viewing. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The Doctor Who season two finale, The Reality War, has been classified 12A, meaning it contains material that is not generally suitable for children under 12. A two-part finale of Wish World and The Reality War will be shown in cinemas across the UK on Saturday, but children younger than 12 can't attend a 12A cinema screening without an adult. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), which assigns age ratings to films, TV and online content, advises: 'Adults planning to take a child under 12 to a 12A should consider whether the main feature is suitable for that child.' Some of the themes viewers can expect from content classified 12A include dangerous behaviour, moderate bad language, threat and horror, and violence. Empire of Death, the final episode of the previous season of Doctor Who, was also classified 12A due to moderate horror and fantasy threat. The BBFC explained its classification was due to 'scenes of horror and fantastical threat involving a creature and his sinister minions.' It added: 'Characters are possessed, making their voices distort and their faces turn sinister and emaciated. A person is transformed into crumbling sand. There are scenes of panic as terrified civilians flee a fantastical threat.' Brief references to the death of a child, teenage pregnancy and domestic abuse were also cited as reasons for the classification. Metro TV reporter and Doctor Who fan Asyia Iftikhar has watched every episode of season two, and is confident the finale is going to be a must-watch. Reviewing the penultimate episode, Wish World, she wrote: 'By far and away, Archie Panjabi's larger-than-life performance as The Rani proved one of the best aspects of the episode, which has infused new life into the finale. 'It was always a gamble to bring back a Classic Who character – but it has paid off handsomely so far. 'Not only is The Rani's dynamic with the Doctor beautifully explored but Archie's delivery is full to the brim with charm, wit and confidence. 'Essentially, the casting team hit the nail on the head by bringing Archie on board to resurrect The Rani, and I can't wait to see what more havoc she wreaks in the season finale.' Read Asyia's full review. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Doctor Who is undeniably appealing to children, after all, it's about an alien time traveller who has adventures in a spaceship shaped like a police box. But it's certainly not just for kids. Many fans grew up with various iterations of the Doctor and remain loyal to the show still, watching with their own families. The fantastical adventures are usually accompanied by clever humour and the tackling of weighty issues, making the show at times complex and more than a little frightening (Weeping Angels, we're looking at you). Which means that it's not always suitable viewing for younger children. The majority of episodes classified by the BBFC have been given a PG rating, meaning they 'should not unsettle a child aged eight or older'. But when it comes to deciding whether a child is old enough to watch, experts have told Metro that the final decision should lie with the parents. Parenting expert Sue Atkins said: 'It's less about a fixed age and more about knowing your child. Some 8-year-olds love the thrill of Doctor Who, while others might find the tension or monsters unsettling.' She added: 'When my own kids first got into Doctor Who, we made it a shared event – lights low, snacks ready, and always the agreement that they could turn it off if it got too intense. 'That gave them a sense of control, and us a chance to talk through the big ideas.' Sue suggests parents consider three things when deciding what TV shows are suitable for children to watch: Content: Check the age rating, but don't rely on it entirely. Watch a trailer or read a trusted review and look out for recurring themes – Doctor Who often includes suspense, moral dilemmas and sometimes loss or fear, even if it's wrapped in family-friendly storytelling. Check the age rating, but don't rely on it entirely. Watch a trailer or read a trusted review and look out for recurring themes – Doctor Who often includes suspense, moral dilemmas and sometimes loss or fear, even if it's wrapped in family-friendly storytelling. Context: Think about what your child has already handled. Have they seen similar shows and coped well, or do they struggle with nightmares or anxiety afterwards? Each child is unique – what excites one may overwhelm another. Think about what your child has already handled. Have they seen similar shows and coped well, or do they struggle with nightmares or anxiety afterwards? Each child is unique – what excites one may overwhelm another. Conversation: If you're unsure, watch together. Be on hand to press pause and talk through tricky scenes. Asking 'How did that make you feel?' or 'What would you have done?' helps kids process what they're seeing. Parenting coach Anisa Lewis agrees, telling Metro that this guidance applies to all TV shows, not just Doctor Who. 'My philosophy when it comes to age recommendations is that parents are best placed to decide what's suitable for their child,' she explains, adding that parents shouldn't feel pressured to allow their children to watch something just because their peers are. But as for what parents can expect from the Doctor Who finale, the show creators have been keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes to plot. More Trending On scare-factor, however, director Alex Sanjiv Pillai has said this: 'For season two, the idea was to have a punchier, more dramatic, more tense, scary even, set of stories. 'The two-part finale, Wish World and The Reality War, is a culmination of all those things. We want to thrill, we want to shock, we want to absolutely terrify.' We can't wait to see the Doctor and The Rani go head-to-head, but maybe after the kids have gone to bed… View More » The Doctor Who finale, The Reality War, airs on Saturday, May 31, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Your Everton player of the season
We asked you to select your Everton player of the season from the four candidates chosen by our fan with the poll now closed, we can reveal the winner is... Jordan Pickford!Here's what Mike Richards at Unholy Trinity, external said about him:The biggest compliment I can pay England's number one is that his consistency has become his the usual apparent agenda against him from many who don't watch him every week, his importance for Everton has once again come the final poll breakdown
Metro
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Doctor Who fans convinced unexpected character will change show forever
Doctor Who fans believe season one's episode Space Babies character Captain Poppy could change Doctor Who lore forever. Ncuti Gatwa's second season as the 15th Doctor is coming to a close with an epic two-part finale as he attempts to not only get Belinda (Varada Sethu) home, but save the Earth from total destruction – so business as usual. The latest couple of episodes have dropped some major twists and turns including the return of the Doctor's granddaughter Susan Foreman (Carole Ann Ford) for the first time in 60 years Mrs Flood (Anita Dobson) revealing she is actually classic Who villain, The Rani – and promptly bi-generating into Archie Panjabi. Not to mentionthe threat of yet another Classic Who villain, Omega, being as the third 'Unholy Trinity' member. Needless to say, it has been a rollercoaster. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. But there is one character whose return has completely baffled fans as to how she will be involved – Space Babies character Captain Poppy. Keen-eyed fans spotted a mysterious cameo from Captain Poppy (portrayed by Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps) at the end of The Story and the Engine when she is seen by Belinda. Then, in The Interstellar Song Contest, some fans believe the name of the corrupt company sponsoring the show, Poppy Honey, is no coincidence and refers back to her. And in the latest episode, Wish World, she is the Doctor and Belinda's child after they are transformed into a married couple in Conrad's dystopian alternate reality. By the end of the episode, as the fictional reality crumbles, the Doctor even proclaims that Poppy, his daughter, is real. What's more, in November Anita confirmed that season two would recontextualise Space Babies at Comic Con Cardiff – whatever that means. For those who need a refresher, the season one premiere is set in 21506 where the Doctor and Ruby arrive on a seemingly abandoned space ship until they stumble upon a legion of intelligent babies in space led by Poppy who initially thinks the Doctor is her dad. The episode, which received mixed reviews from fans, seems to have been more relevant than any of us realised at the time – and there are plenty of ideas of exactly how she fits in. Reddit user ThelastoftheTzars theorised that Captain Poppy could be Susan's mother. 'Maybe when she made it off the ship she didn't have anyone so she decided to keep calling the Doctor her father. 'When she got older she heard of another Space baby that was abandoned and decided to adopt her so she wouldn't be alone. Poppy told her about her 'Father'.' The theory continues that perhaps, when she grew up, Susan attempted to find the Doctor and stumbled across the First Doctor (William Hartnell) rather than Ncuti's iteration and explains her connection to him. 'Given that we saw Poppy last week and Susan last night I am hoping that this theory proves correct,' the theory ended. And it is further bolstered by the idea that the name of the first ever Doctor Who episode which introduces Susan, An Unearthly Child, is a synonym for Space Baby. Another theory posed by Cool-Cover 23-27 outlines that Captain Poppy could be one of The Rani's experiments, considering her track record as a science genius. 'What if the Space Babies aren't just babies, but an experiment by the Rani/Mrs Flood to bring the Time Lords back from the dead?,' the user wonders, adding that she could even be a half-Time Lord, half Human using Belinda's DNA. They conclude: 'Captain Poppy is a Time Lord/human hybrid created from the DNA of the Doctor and Belinda—and she's actually a younger version of the Timeless Child discovered by Tecteun.' And finally another user Okay_Activity_6449 wondered whether the Space Babies power to make stories come true (such as creating the Bogeyman) will mean they were 'making stories about the Doctor being a hero who saves people.' The theory continues: 'Maybe these babies are telling stories about the doctor, stories coming to life… 'Can Belinda be a character from a fairytale who came to life because of a story told by Captain Poppy?' This would also tie into the idea that this entire season is fictional, considering Mrs Flood's fourth wall breaks and even the Doctor and Belinda meeting some Whovians in episode two, Lux. 'Poppy being the only thing he doesn't doubt, yeah she's definitely gonna be Susan's mother isn't she,' X user Becky speculated. And others agreed that perhaps Poppy could even be the Doctor if she becomes the child left for Tecteun to find – thus wrapping up the Timeless Chid mystery in a neat bow. More Trending Regardless of how exactly it plays out, fans are united behind one thing – that Captain Poppy is related to the Doctor and his Time Lord heritage in some shape or form. The synopsis for The Reality Way reads: 'Battle rages across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash their deadly ambition. The Doctor, Belinda and Ruby have to risk everything in the quest to save one innocent life.' Doctor Who returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday. This article was first published on May 19. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
All you need to know about Doctor Who's Omega as classic villain returns
Doctor Who viewers will see a major villain return to the franchise after the latest episode set the scene for a reality to be torn apart to make way for evil Doctor Who fans can rejoice as as the show is set to see a major villain make their return as part of the Unholy Trinity. Last week viewers learned that Mrs Flood (Anita Dobson) is in The Rani, with the bi-generation also resulting in a new incarnation of the villain (played by Archie Panjabi). But Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies later confirmed that the two Ranis count as one part of the trinity, with grifter Conrad Clark (Jonah Hauer-King) taking the second spot. While the question remained of who the third member would be the latest episode, Wish World, gave fans the answer they had been waiting for with 1973 villain Omega taking their place in the trinity. Wish World centers on an Earth where life is dictated by Conrad Clark. The infant God of Wishes has been abducted by the Rani who uses its powers alongside Conrad's warped mind and "a web of titanic power" created by the Doctor's vindicator to mould their "idyllic" world. The Rani(s) created Wish World so that they could ultimately destroy it as the break in reality it causes will open the Underverse, a realm where "the one who is lost" - Omega - dwells. Conrad describes him as: "Omega - the first Time Lord. The creator of the Time Lords. The greatest and most terrifying Time Lord of all." Omega's origins are rooted deep within the foundations of Time Lord's. He helped to harness the power of a star which enabled time travel, which in turn laid the foundations of Time Lord civilisation. But, the amazing feat saw Omega lost and totally consumed by madness. He then became a bitter villain who wants revenge against the Time Lords. The character first appeared in 1972 in The Three Doctors which starred Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton and William Hartnell. He appeared again in 1983 before he was banished back to his universe via the antimatter. It is yet to be revealed if the "Underverse" the Rani mentioned is the same antimatter realm where we last left Omega or if he now resides in a new realm since the events of Arc of Infinity. Omega has previously been brought to life by actors including the late Stephen Thorne in The Three Doctors, and the late Ian Collier in the Arc Of Infinity. With both of those stars having passed away in the years since we last saw the villain. Peter Davison also played Omega when he assumed the Doctor's physical form. However, in Wish World as the Underverse cracks open, a voice is heard bellowing: "Long live Omega! Omega shall be free!" Fans now expect to see a new actor take on the role for the season finale The Reality War next week. Doctor Who will return on Saturday May 31. New episodes are available from 8am on Saturdays on BBC iPlayer, landing later in the day on BBC One in the UK. Viewers outside of the UK can stream the series on Disney+.
Metro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Doctor Who boss has teased a secret villain - meet the 11 sinister suspects
Ncuti Gatwa's second season as the Doctor is almost at an end as he faces down his 'biggest threat yet' – the Unholy Trinity. After Mrs Flood's (Anita Dobson) dramatic bigeneration into The Rani (Archie Panjabi) at the end of the last episode we know they have already recruited Lucky Day conspiracy theorist Conrad into their nefarious plan. However, as showrunner Russell T Davies has confirmed – given that Mrs Flood and The Rani are essentially the same person – that leaves one more villain to stir from the depths of the show's 62-year history to come and haunt the Doctor and Belinda (Varada Sethu). Exactly how The Rani, her subservient counterpart Mrs Flood, Conrad and the mysterious final entity will destroy the earth – and with it the Doctor – remains to be seen. All we know right now is that it somehow involves Captain Poppy of Space Babies fame, the return of the Doctor's granddaughter Susan Foreman, oh, and an exploding Tardis. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. So, business as usual? Of course, Doctor Who wouldn't be Doctor Who without Whovians posing their wildest theories that sometimes turn out to be right on the money (emphasis on the sometimes). And what's the point in this beloved sci-fi show without us all overthinking every hint dropped until we're proven woefully, woefully wrong. So, without further ado, here is who we believe is completing this evil triad – from the likely candidates to the outlandish and everything in between. We might as well get the most obvious guess over and done with. You can't have a huicy evil Time Lord showdown without the defining (kind of) evil Time Lord of Modern Who – Missy aka The Master. Conrad aside, there definitely seems to be a powerful female aesthetic to our Unholy Trio so far which lends well to Michelle Gomez's iteration of The Master making a comeback (rather than the inimitable Sacha Dhawan). This is further backed up by Gomez's presence at the Doctor Who premiere – also attended by Jo Martin's Fugitive Doctor who ended up making a sneaky cameo this season (with more to come…?). Nothing is off limits when you have over six decades of lore to delve into – as proven by Rani's return after 30 years. And so, naturally, we have to dig some Classic Who villains out from the debris and dust them off. For those not in the know, Omega is one of the founders of Time Lord society and ally to Rassilion (who we'll get to later). But his stature is even more relevant now we know about the Timeless Child and all the implications around how the Time Lords came into existence. The last we had heard, the intergalactic engineer who gave Gallifreyans the ability to time travel was dead, but hey, when has that ever stopped anyone in Doctor Who? Now, Russell T Davies is known for whipping out a wildcard villain and nothing says totally unexpected callback that will completely delight four Whovians like Mr Kandyman. Honestly, there's no real rhyme or reason for why this liquorice antagonist from 1988 would be the chosen one aside from The Rani aiming to confuse the Doctor so thoroughly that she successfully executes her plan. It's as good a reason as any! When it comes to the Doctor Who finale's Big Bad, you can never truly rule out the Doctor's ultimate nemesis – the Daleks. Or, in this case, their creator Davros. Especially if the theory that The Rani is attempting to create Time Lords is true, who better to team up with than a fellow maniacal visionary? And with Davros's knack for survival despite having large buildings crumble on top of him – we've no doubt he could make a reappearance. What's more, the Doctor himself, Ncuti Gatwa, has spoken about his dream to battle the Daleks. Could it finally be coming true? Sticking with the theme of Time Lord history, you can't get more iconic than Rassilon himself – the Lord President who the Doctor has had to defeat more than once. Both Russell T Davies and Steven Moffatt have brought Rassilon back into the reboot, most recently appearing in Hell Bent full of fury after being deposed as the top dog Essentially, he's got all the reasons in the universe to want to take the Doctor down a notch. Look, The Trickster has proven himself a formidable foe of Sarah Jane (and even the Doctor himself during David Tennant's 2009 special). Frankly, it would be epic to see him bring his full power to the main show. Especially as one of his brigade, The Time Beetle, caused such excellent havoc in season four episode Turn Left, just think the heights we could reach. It may be a long shot that some laugh off but The Trickster has real potential as the final ingredient in the Unholy Trinity. The Interstellar Song Contest introduced one of the most complex villain's of the show, Kid, who is tortured by the Doctor. In fact, during the episode he proclaims that he'll be back which is hardly an empty threat in Doctor Who. And if Mrs Flood can recruit Conrad, another familiar face from this season hell bent on revenge against the Doctor, then who is to say she couldn't easily bring Kid around? It would be especially interesting to see Doctor face more consequences for his behaviour and give a better resolution to this controversial loose thread. We already know Doctor Who legend Susan Foreman (Carole Ann Ford) is returning in some shape or form after appearing in visions to the Doctor in The Interstellar Song Contest. But, could this simply be a trap for the Doctor to lure him right where The Rani needs him to be? Some eager-eyed people have pointed out that Russell T Davies has teased there is a 'third lying in wait, exactly 160 years away' which suspiciously lines up with when the First Doctor left Susan behind in the 22nd Century, promising to one day come back for her. Could it be a coincidence? Or is Susan not the loving and loyal granddaughter we remember her to be? Beep the Meep meets lots of the criteria to join the Unholy Trinity – a niche Classic Who villain with a grudge against the Doctor. And just like The Rani has made Mrs Flood her minion, perhaps Beep the Meep was ripe for the picking when it came to finding yet another subservient creature to stay by her side. Sure, it's a stretch, however, it's not out of the realm of possibility. Okay, maybe it is a little bit but don't say we didn't tell you so when Beep appears out of nowhere. Villengard may not be a person but who says it needs to be an individual foe? The weapons manufacturer that has followed the Doctor around throughout the reboot, most recently in Steven Moffat's Joy to the World, could very well be the final piece in The Rani's puzzle. Especially as Moffat himself said in an interview that he received the finale of season two to read over for 'reasons that will become apparent'. It also ties in with Belinda since it is one of her descendants who appears in Boom, yet another Moffat episode with a Villengard feature. Last, but certainly not least, we have the fan-favourite Trinity Wells who, as one X user Jax put it, is the literal 'harbinger of doom' that Davies has been warning us about. More Trending The news anchor has been with the human race through thick and thin – and it would certainly be a fun twist if such a familiar face was given an even bigger role than ever as part of the Unholy Trinity. We're not saying Trinity is a shoo-in as the mysterious villain but… we wouldn't bat an eye if she swaps the newsdesk out for universe-wide domination after everything she's been through. Doctor Who returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More »
