Alex Skerratt

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

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?

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?

'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?

Prepare to add some Doctor Who books to your collection! An omnibus of short stories will shortly be landing in the Whoniverse, courtesy of Terraqueous Distributors. This is certainly an exciting new release. In fact, it's several releases: several Doctor Who books in one. Terraqueous Distributors, who have previously released the 1972, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1997 and 2074 … [Read more...] about Doctor Who books: The ultimate annual is on its way!