Doctor Who Season 7 came at a time of great change for the programme. With no TARDIS and some of the longest, darkest stories in the series' history, there really is nothing quite like it. It may seem like madness in retrospect, but in 1969 Doctor Who was fighting for its life. The viewing figures were at an all-time low, and Patrick Troughton had left the programme. … [Read more...] about Why Doctor Who Season 7 is different from any other season
Doctor Who companions: Remembering Captain Yates
Captain Yates never really travelled with the Doctor, but he was a beloved Doctor Who 'companion' who helped battle the forces of evil throughout the 1970s. Played by Richard Franklin, Captain Mike Yates was a key member of the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, or UNIT, and part of what became known as the UNIT family. In the 70s, the eponymous Time Lord had been … [Read more...] about Doctor Who companions: Remembering Captain Yates
Doctor Who companions: Who is Sergeant Benton?
A key member of the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, Sergeant Benton helped defend the Earth against alien threats in the 1970s. When Sergeant Benton made his first appearance in the Whoniverse, he was a corporal serving in the newly-formed United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, or UNIT, ably overseen by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. Benton made his debut in the epic … [Read more...] about Doctor Who companions: Who is Sergeant Benton?
Why is The Tomb of the Cybermen such a popular Doctor Who story?
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?
Doctor Who: Why is The Caves of Androzani such a popular story?
'The Caves of Androzani' is a gritty and explosive adventure from the mid 80s, delivered by one of Doctor Who's most accomplished writers. But what is it about this story that makes it so popular? In 1984, Peter Davison was about to hang up his keys as the Doctor. John Nathan-Turner was into his fourth year as producer. Eric Saward was into his third season as script … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Why is The Caves of Androzani such a popular story?