BBC Magazines launches children's Doctor Who title

LONDON - BBC Magazines is launching a 'Doctor Who' title aimed at children to coincide with the launch of the second series next month.

Called Doctor Who Adventures, the first issue of the fortnightly title will be available on April 5 and will specifically target the six- to 12-year-old market.

The title will include an original comic strip adventure each issue, as well as behind-the-scenes news, interviews, puzzles and competitions.

The title, which goes on sale at £1.99, also includes poster and gift giveaways, with the first issue featuring a themed stationery set, a competition to win a life-size Dalek and a cut-out mask of one of the Time Lord's latest enemies, the Slitheen, who took over the British government in the first series of 'Doctor Who', which starred Christoper Ecclestone now succeded by David Tennant.

Moray Laing, assistant editor of the title, said: "Doctor Who Adventures is big, bright and bold, like the series itself.

"There's something exciting on every page for young Doctor Who fans who will be immersed in their very own time travel adventure."

The launch of the title is backed with point-of-sale merchandise including shelf wobblers, shelf barkers and posters.

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