Stephen and Peter discuss the latest news. Still no news on the upcoming 2026 Christmas Special or news of The War Between release date for outwoth the UK.

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NEWS LINKS:

RIP Angela Pleasance

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/15/angela-pleasence-obituaryr

Disney+ US May Releases - no War Between;

https://press.disneyplus.com/news/next-on-disney-plus-may-2026

Character Options has confirmed it is to release a Doctor Who Collect & Build range for the first time since 2009;

https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/character-options-announces-first-doctor-who-collect-build-range-in-17-years?fbclid=IwY2xjawRUyKxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6Mc1hdRh8OG2om1J9334-ZVd0YDdRGJPwR7VYSbvs0VjW6w129ryhCxBt2wg_aem_zz2frM5gzYjLuGgll0OI7A

BBC Job Cuts;

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bbc-job-cuts-2000-downsize-restructure-matt-brittin-b2958277.html

BBC is losing £1 Billion a year in potential licence fee revenue, says MP;

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/nov/21/bbc-losing-potential-licence-fee-revenue-say-mps

New Companions for the 8th Doctor;

https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/meet-the-eighth-doctor-s-new-companions

2026 Glasgow Film and Comic Con;

https://www.filmandcomicconglasgow.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARUySJjbGNrBFTJGWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnwQ6aoP9qqXWDTM9j0c_hwZZFtpdG1Wd4JalgdxZfYrxng0_oLsMBdqn58w_aem_OVGbhWuOIAX4FlUxKSZWGg

Ianto Jones Shrine;

https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/torchwood-ianto-jones-shrine-twist-teased-newsupdate/?utm_content=&utm_campaign=RT%20Today%20newsletter%2020th%20April%202026_7697972_Radio%20Times_Automated%20Newsletters_card_button_46572231&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Adestra