Alex Skerratt

First broadcast in 2010, 'The Eleventh Hour' came at a turning point in Doctor Who history - and there was a lot riding on it. There is always pressure when a new Time Lord takes to the TARDIS. Every new actor has the difficult job of honouring the show's legacy whilst also bringing something new to the show. This was certainly true for Patrick Troughton when he became the … [Read more...] about Why The Eleventh Hour is one of the most important Doctor Who episodes of all time

'City of Death' is widely considered to be one of the greatest Doctor Who stories ever made. What is the secret to its enduring appeal? 'City of Death' is one of the few Doctor Who stories that seems to be almost universally liked. Originally broadcast in 1979, it was made during a difficult time for TV production. Strike action was rampant, and many shows faced disruption … [Read more...] about Why is City of Death such a popular Doctor Who story?

Nothing in the world can stop you enjoying this classic Doctor Who story! 'The Underwater Menace' sees the Time Lord and his companions venture into the mythical city of Atlantis - and come up against one of the craziest baddies of all time. First broadcast in 1967, this classic Doctor Who story was the third of Patrick Troughton's era, with the actor having taken over … [Read more...] about Classic Doctor Who: The underrated Underwater Menace

A selection of colourised Doctor Who clips will make their debut at this year's Missing Believed Wiped event, hosted by the British Film Institute. How do you feel about colourised Doctor Who? It's a divisive topic. For some, the idea of restoring the episodes' original hues adds a new dimension to Classic Who, almost as if the adventures were being returned to their true … [Read more...] about Colourised Doctor Who clips to premiere at the BFI

No TV show does a base under siege better than Doctor Who! If you're looking to get your alien invasion fix, read on: these are some of the very finest 'base under siege' Doctor Who episodes... The Ice Warriors (1967) How could we ressssssssist the debut adventure of one of Doctor Who's most iconic baddies? These Doctor Who episodes are set on Earth in the … [Read more...] about The best ‘base under siege’ Doctor Who episodes