Sutekh made a dramatic and unexpected return to the Whoniverse in Series 14. But who is this classic Doctor Who villain? Very occasionally, the Doctor comes up against a baddie with seemingly god-like powers, and there were quite a few of these when Russell T Davies took over for his second stint as Doctor Who showrunner. There was the Celestial Toymaker, Maestro, and then … [Read more...] about The Legend of Ruby Sunday: Who is Sutekh?
Doctor Who adventures: 5 reasons to watch The Gunfighters
As Doctor Who adventures go, 'The Gunfighters' has it all: history, comedy... and the series' very first musical number! Here are five reasons to watch this underrated and divisive William Hartnell adventure from 1966... 1) The Ballad of the Last Chance Saloon Move aside, 'The Goblin Song.' Out of the way 'There's Always a Twist at the End.' Doctor Who adventures have … [Read more...] about Doctor Who adventures: 5 reasons to watch The Gunfighters
Rogue: Finally, an episode about Doctor Who cosplay!
Who would have thought that Doctor Who cosplay could end so badly? When we think about aliens wreaking havoc in the cosmos, we rarely think about costumes and roleplay. But that’s what the Doctor came up against in the Series 14 episode ‘Rogue.’ Of course, back in the classic era, there wasn’t really such a thing as Doctor Who cosplay – at least not in the way that we … [Read more...] about Rogue: Finally, an episode about Doctor Who cosplay!
Doctor Who companions: Remembering William Russell
One of the very first Doctor Who companions, William Russell, has left us at the age of 99. William Russell enjoyed a long and successful career on TV, the stage and film but will forever be remembered by Doctor Who fans as one of the very first Doctor Who companions, playing the science teacher Ian Chesterton from the Coal Hill School. In fact, William Russell … [Read more...] about Doctor Who companions: Remembering William Russell
Dot and Bubble: Has Doctor Who always challenged its viewers?
The Doctor Who episode 'Dot and Bubble' addressed an uncomfortable issue in its climax. Is this a new thing for the series, or has Doctor Who always striven to be thought-provoking? 'Dot and Bubble' from Doctor Who Series 1 / 14 / Fnarg all took place in a seemingly utopian world called Finetime in which its inhabitants lived in literal digital bubbles which floated around … [Read more...] about Dot and Bubble: Has Doctor Who always challenged its viewers?