Back in the 1960s, a Doctor Who companion called Dodo Chaplet set the standard for the TARDIS teams to come, and it's a standard that's still being used to this day. Although she may not be the best-remembered of all the Doctor Who companions, Dodo Chaplet created a mould for the Doctor-companion relationship that would be replicated many times in the years that followed, … [Read more...] about How Dodo Chaplet paved the way for a new kind of Doctor Who companion
Doctor Who: Why was Vengeance on Varos so controversial?
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