With 60 years of Doctor Who lore under our belts, how much do we really know about the most mysterious being in the cosmos? According to Doctor Who lore, the oldest question in the universe is simple, and hidden in plain sight: "Doctor who?" And for fans of this classic SF series, the mystery of the main character's identity is quite literally in the name, and dates back … [Read more...] about Doctor Who lore: How much do we really know about the Doctor’s identity?
Lost Doctor Who episodes: Looking back at The Space Pirates
The six episodes that make up 'The Space Pirates' are often joked about as the lost Doctor Who episodes that nobody wants back. Does this story deserve such a negative reputation? These lost Doctor Who episodes certainly have a lot going for them. For a start, they were penned by Robert Holmes who is often regarded as one of the series' greatest writers, scribing such … [Read more...] about Lost Doctor Who episodes: Looking back at The Space Pirates
Doctor Who: Why did they get rid of the sonic screwdriver?
In 1982, the BBC made the brave decision to kill off the Doctor's sonic screwdriver, and it would be some 14 years before it returned to our screens. What was the thinking behind this bold writing choice? The idea came from writer Eric Saward whilst he was penning the early Peter Davison adventure 'The Visitation.' Saward wasn't overly keen on the sonic screwdriver as he … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Why did they get rid of the sonic screwdriver?
Doctor Who companions: Who is Vislor Turlough?
Doctor Who companions can have mixed motives when it comes to travelling with the Doctor. In the case of Vislor Turlough, he was plotting his murder... The production team of the 1980s were nothing if not creative when it came to devising new Doctor Who companions. For the show's 20th anniversary season, they decided to introduce possibly one of the most complex characters … [Read more...] about Doctor Who companions: Who is Vislor Turlough?
Why Planet of Fire is one of the cleverest Doctor Who stories of all time
Doctor Who stories can be tough to write at the best of times, and the 1984 adventure 'Planet of Fire' presented its writer Peter Grimwade with one of the greatest challenges ever. Did he manage to pull it off? 'Planet of Fire' was one of the last Doctor Who stories to feature the Fifth Doctor Peter Davison. The show was about to transition into a new era, and a number of … [Read more...] about Why Planet of Fire is one of the cleverest Doctor Who stories of all time