Doctor Who Director Waris Hussein added to LI Who 5 Guest List

LI Who has added classic Doctor Who director Waris Hussein as their Guest of Honor.  Waris Hussein is the director who directed the very first Doctor Who story An Unearthly Child and the classic 1st Doctor story Marco Polo.  This is a good opportunity for the fans to come to the convention and attend his panel and learn about how the show came to fruition and what it was like making the show in the 60's.  He joins a guest list that includes Frazer Hines, Lalla Ward and Katy Manning.  You can buy your tickets at the Long Island Who website.

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Into the Time Vortex Interview with the 8th Doctor of Doctor Who - Paul McGann

This interview was done on November 11, 2016 at L.I. Who Convention - thanks to Amanda-Rae Prescott for arranging the interview.

More Doctor Who Guests Added To LI Who Guest List

LI Who 4 have announced a couple more guests and in keeping with the 20th Anniversary of the 8th Doctor they have gotten a couple guests who have a connection with him.  First they have Yee Jee Tso who was in the Doctor Who Movie of 1996.  He played Chang Lee and he was The Masters unwitting companion.  They also got Clare Higgins who played  Ohila  in Night of the Doctor, The Magicians Apprentice and Hell Bent.  They are both scheduled to be at the convention all weekend baring work commitments.  LI Who is the weekend of November 11 - 13 2016.
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LI Who Add Three More Doctor Who Guests To Their Amazing Guest List

LI Who has added three more guests this week to their great guest list.  First up they added Richard Franklin who played Captain Yates who was a main stay in the Pertwee era as a member of UNIT. 

Also joining in on the fun and to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 1996 TV Movie will be Daphne Ashbrook who played Grace Holloway and Jeremy Radick who played Gareth.  This years convention, which will be held November 11-13, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Long Island, is shaping up to be a really good one and you can get your tickets at the LI Who website.

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Doctor Who - One Doctor Cancels Two More Join LI Who 4 Guest List

LI Who 4 added two more guests in Doctors 8 and 6 Paul McGann and Colin Baker will be making a return trip to Long Island this November.  But unfortunately Sylvester McCoy had to cancel because his son is getting married that weekend and we wish all the best for the McCoy family on that great moment.  Hopefully Sylvester McCoy will be at LI Who 5 next year.  But still with the addition of Colin Baker and Paul McGann joining Doctor number 5 Peter Davison LI Who will have four Doctors this year.  You can buy your tickets at the LI Who website.
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Doctor Who - The Voice of the Daleks Is Coming To LI Who 4

Nick Briggs who voices every creature in New Doctor Who but most noticeably the Daleks and Cybermen will be heading to Long Island this November.  Nick Briggs is also one of the main guys at Big Finish as he produces, directs and writes for various ranges.  His panels should be pretty interesting as I'm sure he'll have some Big Finish stuff for us.  You can order your tickets at the LI Who website.
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Doctor Who - Louise Jameson Added To LI Who 4 Guest List

Fans of Classic Who and the 4th Doctor era rejoice.  Louise Jameson will be coming to Long Island for LI Who 4 this year.  Louise Jameson played Leela during the Tom BAker era and also has reprise the role for Big Finish for their 4th Doctor audio range.  The convention takes place on November 11th to the 13th and you can get tickets at the LI Who website.
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Doctor Who - LI Who 3 This Year With More Velvet and Fun

Yet again November is upon us and yet again it is time for Doctor Who fans from New England, Long Island, and the Mid-Atlantic States or well from around the US and the world to come to Long Island New York and attend the third Long Island Who convention.  This year’s convention took place on the weekend of the 13th to the 15th of November and had more guest than last year with Paul McGann, Carole Ann Ford, Janet Fielding, Katy Manning, Wendy Padbury, Frazer Hines, Noel Clarke, Camille Coduri and Derek Sherwin to name just a few.

Into The Time Vortex Interview with Noel Clarke

Doctor Who's own Micky Smith, Noel Clarke was at the Long Island Doctor Who Convention and on November 13, 2015 we interviewed him.
Thanks to Andre Tessier

Doctor Who - Daphne Ashbrook Added To LI Who 3 Guest List

Daphne Ashbrook will be returning to LI Who this year.  This will be her third appearance at the convention.  If you never seen her before her panels with Paul McGann are a riot and should be again this year.  You can order tickets while they last at the LI Who Website.  LI Who is in November 13th to the 15th.
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Doctor Who - LI Who 3 Adds Two More Guests From NuWho

Two more NuWho guests have been announced and one of them is making their first appearance on the Island.  Dan Starkey and Nina Toussaint-White have been added to the ever growing guest list and will be there all days signing autographs and photo ops.  You can order your tickets from the LI Who website.
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L.I. Who announces New Series Doctor Who guest Nina Toussaint-White to make her return to Long Island!

Doctor Who - LI Who 3 Adds Noel Clarke and Camille Coduri To Their Guest List

LI Who 3 have announced two more guests for it convention on November 13th to the 15th.  Joining an already great lineup will be Noel Clarke and Camille Coduri who played Micky Smith and Jackie Tyler during the Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant eras of Doctor Who. You can order your tickets from the LI Who website.
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Doctor Who - Bring Me Knitting!! Paul McGann and Wendy Padbury Added To LI Who 3

LI Who has added a Doctor and a companion for its third convention that will be taking place this November 13 - 15.  They welcome back the 8th Doctor Paul McGann and 2nd Doctor Companion Wendy Padbury.  It's Paul McGanns birthday that weekend and he choose to celebrate it with his American fans this year.
You can order ticket from the LI Who website.
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L.I. Who is happy to announce that Paul McGann and Wendy Padbury are returning to Long Island for L.I. Who 3.

Paul McGann best known to Doctor Who fans for his role as the 8th Doctor in the 1996 Doctor Who Movie as well as the stunning and surprising appearance in Night of the Doctor celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who. Paul will be at L.I. Who 3 celebrating his birthday with his fans this coming November 13-15, 2015.

Paul McGann has an extensive repertoire of work including such critically acclaimed roles as Mark North in the BBC show Luther, the titular role of I in Withnail and I, and of course as The Doctor in many Big Finish Audio Productions. Other appearances include work in Empire of the Sun, Alien 3, The Horatio Hornblower series of movies, Ripper Street, and many documentaries. Mr. McGann is currently working on The Pit and the Pendulum: A Study in Torture as well as the film The Minister of Chance.

Wendy Padbury played the brilliant astrophysicist Zoe Heriot during the Second Doctor’s final season. She joined the crew of the Tardis in “Wheel in Space” and remained until the epic ten part story “Wargames”. Her on-screen chemistry with co-stars Patrick Troughton and Frazer Hines endeared her to Doctor Who fans. Wendy returned to the show for the twentieth anniversary story “The Five Doctors”. Since 2003 Wendy has worked with Big Finish on over a dozen audio dramas, the latest “The ISOS Network” is out in December. She is now retired and is living in France, having previously been a theatrical agent with Nicholas Courtney, Colin Baker and Mark Strickson, all former Doctor Who actors, amongst her clients. She discovered Matt Smith at the National Youth Theatre.We are delighted to welcome this charming lady back to Long Island.

Doctor Who - LI Who 3 Adds Jemma Redgrave To Their Guest List

LI Who has added Jemma Redgrave who plays Kate Stewart in Doctor Who.  She was in series 8 and will be in series 9 and it should be interesting to hear what she has to say about acting with four Doctors.  You can get your tickets at the LI Who website.
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Doctor Who - Frazer Hines "Jamie" Added To LI Who 3 Guest List

Frazer Hines is returning to LI Who. This marks his third appearance at LI Who and he is definitely a crowd favorite at LI Who.  It will be good to catch up with Frazer Hines and to hear the stories of working with Patrick Troughton and the 2nd Doctor era.

Returning Guest Frazer Hines Announced for L.I. Who 3

Frazer Hines announced as first returning guest of L.I. Who. As one of the most beloved companions in Doctor Who history, Frazer Hines portrayed Jamie McCrimmon alongside Patrick Troughton (the 2nd Doctor). The Highlander from 1746 Scotland, he joined the Doctor for three years of amazing stories such as “The War Games”, ““The Tomb of the Cybermen”. as well as the recently rediscovered episodes “The Web of Fear” and “The Enemy Of The World”.

Frazer Hines starred in “Doctor Who” for 117 episodes making him the longest running companion. Although 47 of his episodes were lost, he is widely considered to be one of the greatest companions. His amazing portrayal of Jaime led to recurring guest roles in “The Five Doctors” and “The Two Doctors”. Frazer also stars in a variety of Big Finish Audio Dramas.In addition to his acting work, Frazer Hines has published two autobiographies. The first book he released was “Films, Farms and Fillies” in 1996. He followed in 2009 with “Hines Sight”. In 2013 he released his most recent book “50 Shades Of Frazer” all of which can be purchased from his website.  Frazer will be in the forthcoming season of Outlander on Starz as Sir Fletcher Gordon, the governor of Wentworth Prison.

Frazer Hines can be found on twitter @WhoFrazer
Frazer Hines’ website is www.FrazerHines.com

Doctor Who - LI Who 3 Has Added A Dalek Voice To Their Guest List

The voice of the Daleks and Cybermen Nick Briggs will be a guest at this years LI Who Convention. Not only is he the voice of the Daleks and many other characters in Doctor Who but he is also one of the head guys at Big Finish and he has written quite a few Doctor Who Audio Adventures including the 50th Anniversary special The Light at the End.  He also plays Sherlock Holmes for Big Finish and he is now working on The Prisoner audio series for Big Finish.  You can order your tickets for LI Who 3 at the link.
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Doctor Who - LI Who 3 Guest Announcement

LI Who3  has announced another guest and this time it is author Richard Dinnick.  LI Who takes place November 13th to the 15th and you can order tickets at their website.
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LI Who is happy to announce Richard Dinnick is coming to LI Who 3 for his first East Coast  Appearance!

Richard is an award-winning screenwriter, working in the UK and the US. Currently he is head writer on Disney India’s new "Eena Meena Deeka", and "Captain Extraordinary” for Rushfirth Creative. He is also a staff writer on several TV shows including the BBC’s "Go Jetters" and the BAFTA award-winning "Tree Fu Tom” (starring Sophie Aldred and David Tennant). In 2014 Richard was a judge for the children¹s BAFTA awards and he has a track record in project development, recently working on Mind Candy’s "Moshi Monsters TV Series".  Richard has also written 20 books, short stories, audios and comic strips for Doctor Who. He has adapted the Sherlock Holmes stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ­including "The Hound of the Baskervilles" ­for CD release and is currently developing several TV shows of his own for production companies and networks.

Doctor Who - LI Who 3 Adds "An Unearthly Child" To Their Guest List

LI Who 3 guest list continues to grow as they have added another guest.  Appearing this year will be the first companion Carole Ann Ford who played The Doctor's granddaughter Susan Forman.  Carole Ann Ford will be appearing at the convention this November 13th to the 15th and you can order tickets at the link.
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LI Who is honored to announce Carole Ann Ford the Doctor’s First Companion is coming to New York for the First Time at LI Who 3.

LI Who is honored to announce Carole Ann Ford the Doctor’s First Companion is coming to New York for the First Time at LI Who 3. Carole portrayed the Doctor’s granddaughter Susan on Doctor Who starting with the very first episode “An Unearthly Child”. Leaving the show during the second season she has returned both onscreen during the 20th anniversary episode “The Five Doctors” and as well as a cameo during the docudrama An Adventure in Time and Space.

She has also reprised the role of Susan in two Doctor Who Unbound audio plays by Big Finish Productions.”Auld Mortality” and “A Storm of Angels”. She again returned to the role in the Big Finish dramas “An Earthly Child”,” Relative Dimensions”,” Here There Be Monsters” and “Quinnis”.

Doctor Who - Gary Russell Added To The Growing LI Who 3 Guest List

LI Who has added another guest and this time it is Gary Russell.  Gary Russell used to be the editor of Doctor Who Magazine, script editor for Doctor Who for the BBC and Big Finish and has written numerous books for Doctor Who for Virgin and BBC Books and Audio Adventures for Big Finish. You can order your tickets from the LI Who website.
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LI Who 3 will be on November 13th to the 15th.

Doctor Who - LI Who New Guest is a Slitheen!!! Annette Badland Comes To LI Who 3

L.I Who 3 has announced the first of many guests that will be revealed this month. The first one is Annette Badland who played Margaret Slitheen in Aliens in London/World War 3 and Boomtown. You can buy your tickets on the L.I Who 3 website.  http://longislanddoctorwho.com/ Below is the official announcement.

LI Who is happy to announce Annette Badland in her first East Coast Convention Appearance

LI Who is happy to announce Annette Badland in her first east coast convention appearance. On Doctor Who Annette played Margaret Blaine (aka Blon Fel-Fotch Pasameer-Day Slitheen), initially in “Aliens of London/World War Three”, then reprising her role in an acclaimed performance in “Boom Town” later in Series One. She is current roles include Ursula in the CBBC science fiction series Wizards vs Aliens, Mrs FitzGibbons in the Starz series Outlander, and she is also on EastEnders playing Babe Smith.