Exeter University Doctor Who Society

03/06/2024

This Friday, at 12:30 in Streatham Court LT D, join us for one last extra special guest event this year! Joining us are friends of the society and Dalek operators; Nicholas Pegg and Barnaby Edwards, along with the legendary Anneke Wills (Polly Wright): https://fixr.co/event/in-converstation-w-anneke-wills-nicholas-pegg-barn-tickets-350531207

We will be screening two episodes of Anneke’s choice; The Tenth Planet Episode 2 and The Moonbase Episode 2. This will then be followed by a Q&A with Anneke, Nick, and Barnaby, where you will have the oppotunity to ask any burning questions you have.

Anneke Wills is best known as playing Polly Wright; companion to the First and Second Doctor from 1966-67. She has reprised this role for audio dramas with Big Finish Productions, and is also notable for playing Lady Louisa Pollard amongst other original characters. Outside of Doctor Who Anneke has starred in countless other TV and film productions including classic shows like The Avengers and Strange Report!

Edwards and Pegg have a long history with Doctor Who, and are best known as Dalek operators since 2005, featuring in episodes of the main show, Confidential, and ‘The Five-ish Doctors Reboot’. They also have extensive writing, directing, producing, and acting credits through the audio dramas of Big Finish, and have written for reference books amongst other publications.

We can’t wait to host the three of them for what is sure to be a memorable afternoon!

https://tardis.wiki/wiki/Anneke_Wills
https://tardis.wiki/wiki/Nicholas_Pegg
https://tardis.wiki/wiki/Barnaby_Edwards

06/05/2024

Update: We will now also be joined by the Metaltron's operator; Barnaby Edwards!
Barnaby is best known as one of the Dalek operators, appearing in almost every episode featuring them since 2005! He has also acted in, directed, written, and produced countless audio adventures with Big Finish, and contributed to the reference book; 'Impossible Worlds, Impossible Things'. Beyond the Tardis, Barnaby is an acomplished artist, and has painted, lectured and exhibited widely both within the UK and abroad.
Rob and Barnaby are also massive fan's of Doctor Who in their own right, we can't wait for them to join us and answer any questions you may have: https://fixr.co/event/my-own-private-metaltron-dalek-screening-qa-tickets-265860963?

https://tardis.wiki/wiki/Barnaby_Edwards
https://tardis.wiki/wiki/Robert_Shearman

This event has been endorsed and organised through the University of Exeter Alumni Team, not the Students’ Guild.

It’s Doctor Who Society’s second guest screening of the year! On 08/05/24 at 18:30 in Streatham Court A we will be screening the legendary 9th Doctor story; ‘Dalek’. This story is famous for reintroducing the eponymous villains into the modern show, and joining us for a Q&A afterwards will be Robert Shearman, the writer of the episode!

Rob is a legend amongst Doctor Who fans, famous not only for writing ‘Dalek’ but also some of the most famous Big Finish audio dramas including ‘The Holy Terror', ‘The Chimes of Midnight’, and ‘Jubilee’ which was loosely adapted into this episode. Beyond Doctor Who, he is also a writer of award winning short stories, and a prolific playwright.

Grab your free tickets on FIXR. We can’t wait to see you all there!
https://fixr.co/event/my-own-private-metaltron-dalek-screening-qa-tickets-265860963

03/05/2024

This event has been endorsed and organised through the University of Exeter Alumni Team, not the Students’ Guild.

It’s Doctor Who Society’s second guest screening of the year! On 08/05/24 at 18:30 in Streatham Court A we will be screening the legendary 9th Doctor story; ‘Dalek’. This story is famous for reintroducing the eponymous villains into the modern show, and joining us for a Q&A afterwards will be Robert Shearman, the writer of the episode!

Rob is a legend amongst Doctor Who fans, famous not only for writing ‘Dalek’ but also some of the most famous Big Finish audio dramas including ‘The Holy Terror', ‘The Chimes of Midnight’, and ‘Jubilee’ which was loosely adapted into this episode. Beyond Doctor Who, he is also a writer of award winning short stories, and a prolific playwright.

Grab your free tickets on FIXR. We can’t wait to see you all there!
https://fixr.co/event/my-own-private-metaltron-dalek-screening-qa-tickets-265860963

28/02/2024

Obey! Join us for the biggest WhoSoc event yet; a very special screening of 'Victory of the Daleks' in Newman Red, followed by a Q&A with Barnaby Edwards and Nicholas Pegg: https://fixr.co/event/daleks-invasion-exeter-2024-screening-qa-tickets-664784726

Edwards and Pegg have a long history with Doctor Who, and are best known as Dalek operators since 2005, featuring in episodes of the main show, Confidential, and 'The Five-ish Doctors Reboot'. They also have extensive writing, directing, producing, and acting credits through the audio dramas of Big Finish, and have written for reference books amongst other publications.

Make sure to come along to hear about their life with Doctor Who, what it's like to actually star in it, and how they control the demonic pepper pots! EXEterminate!!!

This event is ticketed. You must get a free ticket to attend, and they may be checked on the door depending on the number of attendees.

https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Barnaby_Edwards
https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Nicholas_Pegg

20/11/2023

Tomorrow we continue our weekly screenings to celebrate 60 years of Doctor Who. We will be showing season 17's famous 'City of Death' in the Queen's Building, room LT1 at 18:30.
These screenings have been organized by Dr Benedict Morrison and Dr Michael J Flexer to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who.
We hope to see you there!

13/11/2023

For our continued celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of Doctor Who we will be screening the 4th Doctor Story ‘Pyramids of Mars’ tomorrow on the 14th November in The Margaret Building rooms 2 & 3 at 18:30.
As we are not yet affiliated by the guild these screenings have been organised thanks to Dr Benedict Morrison and Dr Michael J Flexer.

‘When the TARDIS is infiltrated by a mysterious force, the Doctor and Sarah Jane are drawn off course and arrive in England at the turn of the 20th Century. Dark forces from aeons ago are beginning to stir, and the whole future of life on Earth is at stake, Sutekh, last of the Osirians, is breaking free from his ancient prison, and no power in the universe can stand in his way...’

03/11/2023

As our committee move towards making the Doctor Who Society official, our more permanent home will be on Discord which you can access via this link:
https://discord.com/invite/wyvwyftctt

We also now have an Instagram in which information about screenings and socials will be posted:
https://instagram.com/uoe_whosoc?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

As the society is yet to be approved by the Guild our Tuesday screenings have been organised with thanks to Dr Benedict Morrison and Dr Michael J Flexer as a way to celebrate 60 years of Doctor Who. The next screening will be ‘Terror of the Autons’ on Tuesday the 7th November. It will take place at 18:30 in room LT1 in the Queen’s Building.

31/10/2023

"Change my dear, and it seems not a moment too soon"
The Wilderness years are over... The Doctor Who society is currently in the process of being regenerated. Whilst we are not yet official or affiliated with the student guild, our committee are working to get this sorted as soon as possible.
In the meantime we are showing are variety of classic stories in the run up to Doctor Who's 60th anniversary. These will be in the Queen's Building in room LT1 at 18:30 every Tuesday with 'Terror of the Autons' on the upcoming Tuesday the 7th of November.
We will also be showing the season 7 opener from 1970 'Spearhead from Space' this Friday the 3rd of November as a prerequisite in the same place at 18:30.
Watch this space...

09/09/2021

Hello,

I just thought I should make a post about the society this year. Unfortunately the society couldn't put together a committee for this year so is officially dormant, however if enough people are interested we can look into reforming the society and message the page if you'd be interested in forming a new committee.

In the meantime, there're other societies at the University for whovians, such as University of Exeter Sci-Fi and Fantasy Society of which I'm the current president of (I've been on committee for Doctor Who Society also) so would be willing to do a few Doctor Who themed events if there's sufficient interest. That's probably the closest society to the Doctor Who Society however I'm sure other hobbies and interest societies may cater to your other interests and some people there may share an interest in Doctor Who.

I hope you have a great time studying in Exeter and enjoy Freshers' week 😊

12/04/2021

Hi everyone!

We are hosting our annual election for the 2021-2022 academic year. Ideally, we would like a full committee next year, however in recent years the committee has dwindled a little. To be able to continue next year, we need a President, Vice-President, and Treasurer at minimum. If these posts aren't filled, it's likely the society will not be able to continue next year. If you are interested in running, please consider taking part in our election. All the details are below. It would be great if the society can keep running next year; I think we could all do with an extra year of criticising Chibnall's most recent episodes. (Orphan 55, I'm looking at you...).

The nominations (where you can nominate yourself to stand) are opening on 13th April at 00:01. During this period, you can nominate yourself to stand. A manifesto is not needed, but it would be nice if in the manifesto you could say a little bit about yourself. There are 5 positions available this year: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Social Secretary and Screening Secretary. As stated earlier, we need a minimum of 3 positions filled to be able to continue next year. These nominations close on the 21st April 2021 at 00:01.

Straight after nominations have closed, the voting will begin! Voting opens on 22nd April 2021 at 00:01, and during this period ALL members can vote for whom they want to take over the reins. Voting closes on 29th April 2021 at 00:01, and the results will be announced shortly after.

Please visit the link below to nominate yourself.

https://www.exeterguild.org/societies/doctorwhosociety/

If you have any questions please just email: [email protected]

Thank you, and good luck everybody!

- Exeter University Doctor Who Society.

We are the Exeter University Doctor Who Society and we welcome anyone who simply likes Doctor Who, from those who watch the current TV series to the die-hards who have watched the Classic series, read the books or comics, listened to the Big Finish audios, well versed in the spin offs or dress as th...