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I think really it comes down to what you deem valuable in your collection or not, i know a large wealth of Doctor who fans consider the signatures of both Jessica Carney (Granddaughter of William Hartnell) and Ben Craze (Son of Michael Craze) to be valuable ones to collect, which i do agree with the Former has done a documentary on "The Time Meddler" i believe and the latter was named for his Fathers Character and has over the years been invited to conventions in his fathers legacy, which if you ask me is rather wholesome. i've got listed all the Doctor who related people that i can meet with what i have the only one to memory i don't have anything to sign is Tony Lee, as my policy is the media itself, and i don't have any of the audioplays he wrote, let alone the money to get them on such short notice. as for the book, that to me is a great piece of information that at some point i may look into myself, i don't think i'd get Chris Barrie to sign it myself, your opinion on that is yours, that however is not anything against Chris, i love Red Dwarf and he is a massive part of it, and whilst i do have the first 8 series on DVD i'm at this point in time exclusively hunting for Doctor who related signatures (With only a handful of small exceptions, those for anyone curious are Ian Lavender and Frank Williams of Dad's army fame, mainly as i love that show and the memories i have of watching it with my late Granddad, and the Allo Allo Cast, although whilst theres some doctor who overlap there it if i can stretch the budget actors like Guy Siner would be on both), but this thread has really helped me make up my mind and i'm gonna get her signature on the DVD cover, so if you see either a Deku, Leon Kennedy or Kaneki getting "Shada" signed thats me come say hi i don't mind.

I've been helpful and put things I clear plastic bags in my big bag before so all they had to do was glance inside.

I was at home, and just happened to turn on my laptop and check Twitter moments after SM announced David on there. Went straight to the shop, and got DP no 87.

I have a book on the making of the 1996 Doctor Who movie, which has a chapter on the search to find the actor to play the 8th Doctor. Chris Barrie does appear on a list of actors to contact regarding the role, but it didn't go any further. I do have the chapter signed by Tony Slattery, who was screen tested, but obviously didn't get the role. If I get the chance, I'll get the other actors who screen tested for the role to sign it as well.

Wow Didn't see the response, but personally i'm planning to go forward with getting the autograph, specifically the 92' edit as i call it or the first DVD release, as i feel the 17' edit isn't appropriate as thats finished without any involvement. my budget fortunatley can stretch for an extra £10 to have her sign it, Doctor Who autographs are always something i get where possible but i do have my limits and i think this one just makes it, an example of one that woudln't make it is Chris Barrie, cause i read somewhere he was considered for the role of the 8th doctor, thats clearly a stretch even for me. really i don't mind having someone on the cover (or even the booklet as Geoff suggested) as 'Shada' is a story that IMO is looked at from a number of different perspectives, firstly as a story in Doctor who, secondly as a production that was never infact finished despite being 1/3 done, so even though Shirley Conrad never got to film any scenes to me its down to she was meant to be involved with the troubled production and my curiosity side wants to delve and see what she may know about it, or as en extra her experience being cast on it. that overall said, its still a bit fishy that Showmasters list her as Doctor who, even tho i had to dig up and find what exactly her connection is (In fact her strongest connection is that her husband, sons and brother in law have all appeared, and on a side note i'd love if they managed to announce the one Conrad who in this case is named Ron as well).

I remember it well. My first con. The screams when Tennant was announced. The buzz. The excitement. The fact I chose that one moment to pop out for some lunch and missed it all

I took that info in the email as purely a 'marketing' tactic. I really didn't think it was going to happen, i.e. you 'could' see CL at our booth (if maybe he is passing by).

The same as for Peter Capaldi, when they where doing the DS9 anniversary, they managed to find his audition for Captain Sisko.

I was just leaving the David Duchovny photoshoot and was making for the exit when they announced it. The buzz of the announcement was quickly replaced with the stress of trying to get a ticket and failing. And then checking the site in Nando's a few hours later. Finally managing to get a photo ticket. All that stress was worth it in the end. And he didnt disappoint despite how busy he was. Made time for everyone, that I saw anyway

I'll be wearing a mask most of the time, purely down to the volume of people, it's just down to minimising the risks. And it will be one of the few times I will be. Even though I dont wear them to shops etc.. I still carry a supply of them. I still have horrible memories and long term effects from catching it a couple of years ago. And however mild it might be this time round, being triple vaxxed. I have no intention of catching it again. Even with the spring show, i minimised how many photoshoots i bought, this show I've only the one as it came with the diamond pass

It is quite possible. They did announce David Tennant half way through Saturday a few years back

Although for most of us Covid is unlikely to cause any major problems we have no idea of the vulnerability of others. With case rates currently rising I am more than happy to wear a mask to help protect others. @FlamingIdiotsthe last event I went to in November I just held my bag open for staff to look inside. It may be different this time but unlikely.

Bag checkers should have gloves from memory (of 2019 events). That is pretty standard. It is usually a lot quieter up on the balconies than on the main floor. There are some guests I have read about who are wearing masks (except for photo shoot).

It is reassuring to see some said they will, it does not have to be made manditory but even if some do that's better than none. My plan is anyway on Saturday to avoid the floor as much as I can I'm just going between talks from 10:30-2:30 and any Saturday only guests and then I'm leaving. I've also heard two medical experts come on the radio today saying wearing certain masks is enough to protect from others which is also reassuring along with hand washing. I'm already organized to avoid as much contact as possible with the correct cash and sanitizer and have not booked for any photoshoots also will carry spare masks to change outdoors along with device sanitizer so if I do want any photos with any of the two paid prop shoots I've seen I can give that a whipe. My only question is now does anyone know who bag checks work? I'm going to carry the bare minimum compared to the last one I went to just an a4 wallet for autographs and water and snacks will they handle the contents of the bag or can I just hold the bag open for them to look inside without them handling whats inside? Thanks it's reassuring reading the comments today.

At the same time, there could also be more cancellations, hopefully not though.....