The classic Doctor Who story 'Vengeance on Varos' came in Colin Baker's first season, and pushed the boundaries of family entertainment. What was it about this 1985 story that made such an impact? From the outset, the producer John Nathan-Turner was wary about 'Vengeance on Varos.' Its writer, Philip Martin, had been hired by the script editor Eric Saward, and in the mid … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Why was Vengeance on Varos so controversial?
How controversial will Doctor Who Series 1 be?
Companion Millie Gibson has teased "many controversial elements" for the upcoming Doctor Who Series 1. But just how controversial will the new season be? Speaking to The Independent, Millie Gibson said: "There’s so many controversial elements to [Doctor Who Series 1] – the good sort of controversy – and it’s what we need to see on our tellies. “Some people might think, … [Read more...] about How controversial will Doctor Who Series 1 be?
What makes a good Doctor Who episode title?
What's in a name, as someone once asked. There have been many Doctor Who episode titles over the years, from the horrific to the hilarious. Which are the best, and is there an art to creating a good Doctor Who episode title? In the revamped Doctor Who series which began in 2005, it became customary for each episode to finish with a 'next time' trailer, teasing the next … [Read more...] about What makes a good Doctor Who episode title?
Looking back at the historical Doctor Who adventures
Not all Doctor Who adventures involve monsters, alien invasions and timey-wimey goodness. In fact, there are some Doctor Who stories which don't feature any science fiction at all... It may seem odd, but when Doctor Who was originally conceived, it wasn't intended to exclusively be a science fiction show. It was designed for family audiences with children in mind, and the … [Read more...] about Looking back at the historical Doctor Who adventures
Which are the best Fourth Doctor Who stories?
With Tom Baker turning 90, we take a look at some of the greatest Doctor Who stories from his era... The Deadly Assassin Most Doctor Who stories see our favourite Time Lord on an adventure with a companion or two, but there are of course exceptions. Tom Baker was forever badgering the producer Philip Hinchcliffe about whether he actually needed a companion. Hinchcliffe … [Read more...] about Which are the best Fourth Doctor Who stories?