When curiosity gets the better of him, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi)) gets distracted from getting coffee and finds himself rescuing a space soldier from an attacking Dalek ship. But returning the soldier to her ship reveals a secret – a Dalek with a curious outlook and behavior… which begins an adventure where the Doctor needs Clara to come with him Into The Dalek.

During TARDISblend 73, we’re joined by guest Andrew Sorcini from Geeks Of Doom’s The Drill Down as we discuss our thoughts as we review the return of the Daleks, in an episode that parallels some previous Dalek adventure stories, but also delivers something new and different. We look at Peter Capaldi’s continuing strong performance as the Doctor, and much more.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

Following the release of the first teaser trailer for Series 7 of Doctor Who, the BBC has issued an official photo of the new character who will become Matt Smith‘s companion in the second half of the new season. Currently unnamed, the new companion will be played by Jenna-Louise Coleman. You can see the official press picture at the bottom of this post.

Coleman will have her debut in episode 6 of Doctor Who Series 7, which will be the 2012 Christmas Special for the season. Her entrance as the new companion will follow a “heartbreaking” departure of current assistants, Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill).

It’s been a while, but it’s time for another TARDISblend – and now with filming underway for Doctor Who Series 7, the floodgates have opened on the news and rumor mill. During TARDISblend 48, we preview the schedule for Series 7 and 8, as showrunner Steven Moffat begins the lead to the massive 50th Anniversary year in 2013.

We take a look at the confirmed information, as well as the unconfirmed rumors – including one that hints of a main star from Moffat’s Sherlock may be taking on the reins of a familiar long-time Who villain. We also discuss the possibilities of the new companion for the Doctor (Matt Smith) into Series 7 and beyond, as Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) make their “heartbreaking” exit; as well as what is ahead for River Song (Alex Kingston).