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Gallifrey One

Why Should You Come to Gallifrey One?

The longest-running annual Doctor Who convention in the world, Gallifrey One has been in existence for 23 years. But for those of you who have never been with us before, don't just let our experience or long track record or lengthy list of guests persuade you alone. Here are some things you should check out about the convention, which will hopefully persuade you:

Video LightboxGallifrey One on the Late Late Show

In February 2011, Chris Hardwick came to the convention along with a camera crew to film a segment on CBS Television's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, which you can enjoy at right (click to play). Watch as Chris and the long-suffering "Late Show" intern Bridger encounter Daleks and Doctor Who fans galore:

By the way, you won't BELIEVE how much coverage Gallifrey One has gotten on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: Search YouTube for Gallifrey One

Press Coverage for 2011

Gallifrey 2011 was reviewed favorably on the Internet by several newspapers and journals; click on the following to check out some of the great stuff you can expect in 2012 and in years to come:

Nerdist.com: "Wrap Up From the Trenches" by Kyle Anderson
sciencefiction.com: Convention review by Amy Ratcliffe
Crescenta Valley Weekly: "Doctor Who Convention Draws Record Crowd" by Robin Goldsworthy
tor.com: Convention review by Karin L. Kross
Part One of Doctor Who Cosplay LiveJournal: Convention Report (Part Two and Part Three here too!)

Radio Free Skaro at Gallifrey 2011: Coverage of the convention (linked therein)

Video LightboxPeter Davison's 2010 Message to Gallifrey One

In 2010, Peter Davison (the fifth Doctor) couldn't make it to the convention due to his casting in the play Legally Blonde. He decided to send along a video message to the convention instead... with some very special guest stars.

Video LightboxPeter Davison's 2011 Message to Gallifrey One

In 2011, Peter Davison couldn't make it, either. Or so he said. Then something magical happened.

Video LightboxOur Anniversary Salute

In 2009, Gallifrey One celebrated our twentieth anniversary. Here's the video we showed, with twenty years of photographs saluting our attendees, our volunteers, and guests both alive and dearly departed.