The 407th issue of Doctor Who Magazine was released yesterday and it is now available in all good newsagents across the United Kingdom at the price of £3.99. This month's issue previews Planet of the Dead, features some production notes from Russell T Davies and much more including an exclusive interview with Michelle Ryan. The cover for the issue can be seen above and the press release for the issue can be viewed below;

Meet the Lady Christina De Souza in DWM #407!

In an exclusive interview with DWM, Michelle Ryan talks about playing the remarkable Lady Christina de Souza – the Doctor’s new companion in the forthcoming Easter Special, the 200th Doctor Who television adventure, Planet of the Dead…

DWM asks whether there’s sexual tension between the Doctor and Christina. “Yeah,” Michelle grins, “and I think it’s a real meeting of minds. He’s bowled over by how sassy and witty she is, and how she’s completely not in awe of him. It’s only as time goes on that she’s thinking, ‘There’s something special about you. You’re different to guys that I’ve met before...’” Also in DWM 407:

Amuse-bouche
It’s the end… but the moment is being prepared for! Head Writer Russell T Davies whets your appetite as he talks exclusively to DWM in Production Notes about what will be the Tenth Doctor’s final words…

Starters
In the first of a new series, the Watcher returns to present his essential guide to everything you need to know about the Doctor’s first incarnation!

Main Course
Feast your eyes on a full preview of Planet of the Dead, with never-before-published photos and exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, including director James Strong, producer Tracie Simpson… and the Doctor himself, David Tennant! PLUS! Guest star Daniel Kaluuya chats to DWM about buses, Beyoncé and not snogging Georgia Moffett in Who on Earth Is!

The Entire Menu!
What do you think is the greatest Doctor Who story of all time? Now’s your opportunity to tell us, as DWM proudly presents it’s biggest ever survey, featuring all 200 Doctor Who TV stories… and with the chance to win nearly £500 worth of DVDs!

Strange Taste?
He hates the sonic screwdriver, and doesn’t do technobabble! Writer Christopher H Bidmead talks frankly about working on Doctor Who in the 1980s… and reveals his controversial opinions about the series today.

Wedding Cake
Can the Doctor rescue Majenta from the wedding from hell? Find out in Part Two of Mortal Beloved, written by Dan McDaid with art by Sean Longcroft.

Sweet
Join the Time Team as they meet the Kandyman and consider the curious confection that is the 1988 Seventh Doctor Story, The Happiness Patrol!

Delicious!
Stunning Sheridan Smith, who plays the Eighth Doctor’s companion Lucie Miller in the Doctor Who Audio Adventures, braves questions from the TARDIS tin!

Nuts?
Neil Harris reveals why it’s simply impossible these days to come up with a Doctor Who-related April Fool…

… And Just A Hint Of Rosemary!
The culinary herb is just one of the wonderful ingredients to be found in the Fifth Doctor’s terrifically tasty début adventure. Find out why The Fact of Fiction goes back to 1982 and puts Castrovalva under the microscope.

Plus! All the latest news, previews, reviews competitions and more!

DWM #407 is in the shops now for you to devour, for just £3.99!

The next issue of Doctor Who Magazine, issue 408, will be released on the thirtieth of April and it will feature exclusive interviews with the cast of Planet of the Dead including David Tennant. An article looking at the 2nd Doctor will also be included in the issue along with many other features. Will you be buying a copy of Doctor Who Magazine's 407th issue?