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Monday, March 7 2005, 22:44 GMT -- by Neil Wilkes :DigitalSpy

The first episode of the new Doctor Who series has been leaked onto the internet weeks ahead of its official TV premiere.

The 45-minute episode, titled 'Rose,' was made available for download on several torrent sites late yesterday. Rose is the name of the Doctor's new assistant, played by Billie Piper.

The revived show, which features Christopher Eccleston in the lead role, is expected to air on BBC One later this month.

The BBC tonight told Digital Spy that it was attempting to track down the source of the leaked episode. "This is a significant breach of copyright which is currently under investigation," said a spokesperson. "The source of it appears to be connected to our co-production partner.

"We would urge viewers not to spoil their enjoyment and to wait for the finished version which airs at the end of the month on BBC One."

The news comes just weeks after the publication of a report identifying the UK as the biggest downloader of pirated web TV shows.

I used to love Doctor Who. Used to have to hide behind a cushion when the daleks came on. Tom Baker was the doctor I remember most. Thing is, part of it's charm was the blue peter made costumes and wobbly sets. Bet thats all gone now, and it will be all high tech. Will probably still tune in to see what it's like though.

I hope they've cleaned up the leak now. I thought the internet was looking a bit filthy last night.

I agree about the charm of the show. The same happened to Red Dwarf when they tried to make that hi-tech and use sophisticated cameras - it lost its charm when they tampered with it.

spooky so did I my brother still takes the p*ss out of me about it now

Just go upstairs, they can't get you there

what if you live in a bungalow

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Going up stairs wont work anymore the new series Daleks can fly don’t you know. There is no getting away from them.




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Thursday, 24 March, 2005, 12:44 GMT
BBC

The person who allegedly leaked the first episode of Doctor Who onto the internet has been sacked.
The 45-minute episode called Rose appeared on the internet on 7 March - three weeks before the series was due to start on BBC One.

BBC Worldwide said their broadcast partner in Canada tracked down the source, who had access to an early preview copy.

The first episode of the new series, goes out on Saturday on BBC One at 7pm.

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The BBC did not provide details about the individual, saying only that the person worked for a "third-party company in Canada".

The Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) - one of the BBC's international production partners - investigated the leak and found the person responsible.

In a statement, BBC Worldwide said: "After a thorough investigation by BBC Worldwide's Canadian broadcast partner, the source of the leak of episode one of the new Doctor Who series has been traced to a third party company in Canada which had an early preview copy for legitimate purposes.

"The individual responsible for the leak has had their employment terminated by that company as a result.

"BBC Worldwide is considering further legal remedies and takes extremely seriously any unlawful copying or misuse of its copyright material."