Doctor Who Magazine: Issue 617

Thursday, 22 May 2025 - Reported by Marcus
Doctor Who Magazine: Issue 617 (Credit: Panini)

Doctor Who Magazine is out today, and the print edition includes a Target Books paperback. An exclusive new edition of the wheel in space by Doctor Who author Terrance Dicks

In the magazine:

  • THIS YEAR’S SEASON FINALE PREVIEWED! RUSSELL T DAVIES on what to expect in the much-anticipated concluding episodes Wish World and The Reality War…

  • ACCESS ALL AREAS – Join DWM at UNIT HQ for the climactic scenes of Lucky Day – including contributions from writer PETE McTIGHE and guest star JONAH HAUER-KING.

  • Barber Shop Quartet – actors SULE RIMI, SANYA ADEGBOLA, MICHAEL BALOGUN and JORDAN ADENE talk about their roles as the Barber’s captives in The Story & the Engine.

  • Fugitive Doctor JO MARTIN on her surprise return to the TV series…

  • VIP backstage access to the Interstellar Song Contest! Writer JUNO DAWSON, director BEN A WILLIAMS and your host RYLAN are among those on hand to reveal the secrets of this entertainment spectacular!

  • Mrs Flood unmasked! ANITA DOBSON chats about the latest revelations…

  • The Rani reborn! ARCHIE PANJABI on taking on the mantle of the cold-hearted Time Lady!

  • A guided tour to an impressive new exhibition opening in Peterborough.

  • Target Books’ STEVE COLE remembers TERRANCE DICKS and discusses the special new edition of The Wheel in Space included with this issue.

  • Gary Gillatt assesses the merits of alien art from across the universe…

  • Back to 1973… We take a look at contemporary reactions to the environmental message of Third Doctor classic The Green Death.

  • FACT OF FICTION – unravelling the mysteries of the Evolution of the Daleks.

  • The adventures of the Fifteenth Doctor and Belinda continue in the comic strip.

Regular features

  • Gallifrey Guardian – our news round-up including details of the cinema screenings of the season finale.

  • Reviews – featuring the latest Blu-ray/DVD, book and audio releases.

  • Other Worlds – the essential guide to new stories in Doctor Who’s expanded universe.

  • Prizes to be won – including new adventures for the Fifteenth Doctor in print! 

Doctor Who Magazine Issue 617 is on sale Thursday 22 May 2025  from panini.co.uk and WH Smith priced £10.99 (UK). 

Also available as a digital edition from pocketmags.com priced £6.99.