In the latest series of Doctor Who Unleashed, the writer Russell T Davies noted that Doctor Who fans don't always like it when 'new things' are introduced to the show. But is this always true? Are the Time Lord's biggest supporters really nervous about 'newness'? As somebody once said, "Life depends on change and renewal." Actually, it was the Second Doctor Patrick … [Read more...] about Do Doctor Who fans object to ‘new things’?
Will Doctor Who The Collection include the earliest seasons?
Doctor Who The Collection is a Blu-ray release of all the show's classic seasons. But things get a bit complicated with the earliest black and white episodes, as 97 are still missing. Will the range ever embrace the First and Second Doctors? One of the most complete early seasons of the show is Doctor Who Season Two, and thankfully this series has already received the … [Read more...] about Will Doctor Who The Collection include the earliest seasons?
The greatest Doctor Who sequels
Some of the Time Lord's adventures have been so popular they've left fans clamouring for more. So which are the greatest Doctor Who sequels of all time? The Dalek Invasion of Earth It's no secret that the Daleks were integral to Doctor Who's early success in the 1960s. They made their first appearance in the 1963 story 'The Daleks,' which entrenched the metal mutants, … [Read more...] about The greatest Doctor Who sequels
Doctor Who Season 21: Was the Myrka really that bad?
There is one monster from Doctor Who Season 21 that seems to get more coverage than any other - the dreaded Myrka! Often used to mock Doctor Who's special effects in the 1980s, the Myrka has gained a reputation for being 'comically bad.' But just how bad is it...? The Myrka debuted in the 1984 story 'Warriors of the Deep' - a season opener for Doctor Who Season 21, and one … [Read more...] about Doctor Who Season 21: Was the Myrka really that bad?
Resurrection of the Daleks: blood bath or bona fide classic?
The Doctor's greatest enemies finally returned to our screens in 1984's 'Resurrection of the Daleks' after a five year absence. What are we to make of one of the bloodiest adventures in the series' history? 'Resurrection of the Daleks' was originally slated for Doctor Who's 20th anniversary season, in an adventure titled 'The Return' penned by Eric Saward. However, various … [Read more...] about Resurrection of the Daleks: blood bath or bona fide classic?