As strange as it may sound, there are a number of Doctor Who episodes in which the Time Lord doesn't even appear - and some of them are rather good! Back in the 1960s, Doctor Who episodes were churned out at a weekly rate. For the cast, it was like having to put on a one act play every week; they would receive a script for a single 25 minute episode, rehearse it throughout … [Read more...] about Why are there Doctor Who episodes without the Doctor?
Which is the best TARDIS interior of the modern era?
The TARDIS interior changes almost as much as the Doctor's face! We take a look at the many variations of the Time Lord's famous ship... The Ninth and Tenth Doctor's TARDIS This was the TARDIS interior that relaunched the modern series and gave the Doctor's home a radical overhaul. In the Classic series, the TARDIS interior had been plain white and squeaky clean, like a … [Read more...] about Which is the best TARDIS interior of the modern era?
Doctor Who stories: 5 reasons to watch Timelash
'Timelash' from Season 22 is one of those poor adventures which frequently finds itself at the bottom of 'most popular episode' polls. It may not be a fan favourite, but here are five reasons why you should sit down and watch this classic adventure tonight... 1) The lore Doctor Who fans love the lore (as do we) and 'Timelash' throws a couple of unexpected curveballs … [Read more...] about Doctor Who stories: 5 reasons to watch Timelash
Why is it called Doctor Who Series 1?
Ncuti Gatwa's upcoming adventures are being referred to as Doctor Who Series 1 on Disney+. But after 60 years of travelling through time and space, why has the numbering been reset? As you've probably gathered, this isn't the first Doctor Who Series 1 we've ever had. Technically, the series that started it all back in 1963 was Doctor Who Series 1, so our apologies if you … [Read more...] about Why is it called Doctor Who Series 1?
Has the Celestial Toymaker changed Doctor Who forever?
With his return in the 2023 episode 'The Giggle,' the Celestial Toymaker may have left a permanent mark on the past (and future) of Doctor Who. For those of you who don't know, the Celestial Toymaker is a classic Doctor Who villain who made his first appearance in a story of the same name in 1966. He is immortal, with a god-like influence over the laws of physics. He is … [Read more...] about Has the Celestial Toymaker changed Doctor Who forever?