Shrouded in mystery for over two decades, 'The Tomb of the Cybermen' was rediscovered in 1992 and became a firm favourite among fans. But what is it about this Doctor Who story that makes it so popular? Like many Doctor Who episodes from the 1960s, 'The Tomb of the Cybermen' was wiped by the BBC shortly after its transmission. Many of you will already be aware of this … [Read more...] about Why is The Tomb of the Cybermen such a popular Doctor Who story?
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Who really wrote Attack of the Cybermen?
The 1985 Doctor Who story 'Attack of the Cybermen' has the accolade of being one of the first in the series' history to be written by a woman - and yet not written by a woman at all. By the time Doctor Who Season 22 came around, viewers were slowly getting used to the new Doctor. Colin Baker had been introduced at the end of Season 21 in 'The Twin Dilemma,' and his … [Read more...] about Who really wrote Attack of the Cybermen?
Doctor Who: Which are the key Cybermen stories?
The Cybermen have been causing trouble for the Doctor ever since their arrival in 1966. Here's a rundown of some of the metal giants' most important stories. The Doctor first encountered the Cybermen in the 1966 story 'The Tenth Planet.' It was here that we learned that the creatures did, in fact, used to be human - or humanoid, at least, living on Earth's twin planet … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Which are the key Cybermen stories?
Lost Doctor Who: What happened to Return of the Cybermen?
What became of the 'lost' Doctor Who story 'Return of the Cybermen,' written by Gerry Davis? Back in 1974, Doctor Who was undergoing a transition. Jon Pertwee had just regenerated into Tom Baker, and outgoing producer Barry Letts was busy planning the next season along with his script editor Robert Holmes. The idea was that Letts would remain 'in situ' in the Doctor Who … [Read more...] about Lost Doctor Who: What happened to Return of the Cybermen?
Cybermen: The Ultimate Guide
What are the Cybermen? Many people have heard of these famous Doctor Who villains, but you may be wondering who they are, and where they come from. Moreover, you might be curious to know about their television adventures, and which ones to watch first. Fear not. As always at Lovarzi, we've got your back. Your knowledge will be upgraded. The first thing to note about … [Read more...] about Cybermen: The Ultimate Guide