Doctor Who Magazine, Issue 591

Highlights of the new issue include: The Runaway Pride ­– showrunner Russell T Davies discusses the casting of Yasmin Finney as Rose, as DWM celebrates the most significant LGBTQ+ characters from the show’s history. Professor XXX ­– in her first major interview with DWM for many years, Alex Kingston remembers her time as River Song, the Doctor’s wife. Express Delivery – award-winning writer Jamie Mathieson looks back on his episodes: Mummy on the Orient Express, Flatline, The Girl Who Died and Oxygen. Letter from the Showrunner – Russell T Davies discusses the titles for the Fourteenth Doctor Specials. The DWM 60th Anniversary Poll – the analysis of the results continues, with this issue looking at the rankings of the Fifth and Sixth Doctor’s adventures. Liberation of the Daleks Part Eight – the adventures of the Fourteenth Doctor continue in the epic comic-strip adventure written by Alan Barnes and illustrated by Lee Sullivan. Memory Worm ­­­– a new series of articles begins, as actor Dan Starkey puts his knowledge of his Doctor Who roles to the test. Production Diary – script editor Scott Handcock files his latest report, direct from Doctor Who’s HQ. Location, Location, Vocation – Alex Moore reveals what it’s like to work as an assistant location manager on the new series of Doctor Who. Gallifrey Guardian – all the latest official news, including cast announcements. 60 Objects, 60 Years – the latest instalment of the series that tells the story of one object from every year of Doctor Who’s history. The Fact of Fiction explores the Second Doctor’s encounter with the Cybermen aboard The Wheel in Space. Other Worlds – the essential guide to new stories in Doctor Who’s expanded universe. Previews, reviews, prize-winning competitions, Time and Space Visualiser and more.