Guide to the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special

Last update: July 30

Included here are links, pics and news (and possibly spoilers - though they will be heavily marked as such) on the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special, this page will be updated as and when "stuff" happens. First up, the facts:

• The episode is written by current showrunner Steven Moffat and directed by Nick Hurran (The Angels Take Manhattan, Asylum of the Daleks, The God Complex, The Girl Who Waited).

• It has been filmed using 3D technology and will be broadcast on November 23. It will also receive a limited worldwide cinema release.

• Starring in the special are: David Tennant (The Tenth Doctor), Matt Smith (The Eleventh Doctor, Billie Piper (Rose Tyler), Jenna-Louise Coleman (Clara), Joanna Page (Elizabeth I), Jemma Redgrave (Kate Stewart), Ingrid Oliver (Osgood), John Hurt and many more. See the pictures from the Anniversary Special read~through HERE.

• Classic monsters The Zygons are to feature in the story, but are not the main villain. Pic HERE.

• The Daleks also make a return, see pics of them in action HERE.

Now here's the rest! The most recent news will appear at the top:

• The running time is around 75 minutes.

• The Tenth Doctor reveals, a la The Second Doctor, that he doesn't like the new TARDIS design.

• The Eleventh and Tenth Doctors compare Sonic Screwdriver sizes.

• Mark Gatiss not involved, says it's "fantastic" - interview HERE.

• Hurt's Doctor details revealed [SPOILERS] - read HERE.

• Jenna Coleman reveals Hurt, Tennant and Smith share a scene in the TARDIS HERE

• Watch behind~the~scenes footage of Matt Smith and David Tennant HERE.

• Bernard Cribbins not involved - read HERE.

• David Tennant and Matt Smith chat about how their characters get on with one another HERE.

• John Hurt talks about his role HERE.

• Steven Moffat reveals secrets have been kept - watch interview HERE.

• Jemma Redgrave talks about it HERE.

• Is David Tennant the only returning Doctor? Info HERE.

• Matt Smith reveals that "paintings" play a part - watch interview HERE.

• Scenes were filmed in London at Tower Bridge, read Blogtor's exclusive report, along with set pictures, HERE.

• Scenes were filmed in London at Trafalgar Square, read Blogtor's exclusive report, along with set pictures, HERE. Also includes some lines of dialogue!

• Ingrid Oliver's character Osgood is related to UNIT's Sgt. Osgood from The Daemons, she wears a Fourth Doctor scarf.

• The BBC have some behind~the~scenes videos from the London shooting - watch them HERE.

• Christopher Eccleston talks about the 50th - watch his interview HERE.

• Paul McGann talks about the special HERE.

• Billie Piper says it's "very much for the fans" - interview HERE.

• Steven Moffat doesn't want it to be a "fanfest" - interview HERE.

• Producer Marcus Wilson says it's a "love letter to fans" - read HERE.

• Filming pictures reveal a familiar location - see HERE.

• David Tennant talks about filming - listen HERE.

• Pic of Tennant and Smith on set together - see HERE.

• John Simm says he's not involved - watch interview HERE.

• John Barrowman not involved - see HERE.

• Matt Smith says it's "very funny" - interview HERE.

• Sylvester McCoy and Colin Baker talk about the special - watch interview HERE.

• Matt Smith says it's "vast","epic" and "momentous" - watch interview HERE.

• Freema Agyeman chats 50th - see HERE.

• Steven Moffat is interviewed by his son - watch HERE.

• Jenna-Louise Coleman talks 50th - read HERE.

• David Tennant talks to Jonathan Ross about being involved/not involved [pre-announcement] - watch interview HERE.

• Billie Piper talks to Graham Norton about being involved/not involved [pre-announcement] - watch interview HERE.