The latest trailer for the 60th anniversary suggests that the BBC might be remaking a story from the classic Doctor Who comics. Fans have long suspected that Doctor Who's 60th anniversary would be tied to the Doctor Who comics in some way after the earliest trailer showed off a character that resembled Beep the Meep. This villainous character is distinctive in that he … [Read more...] about Doctor Who comics: Will the 2023 specials remake a classic adventure?
Ncuti Gatwa’s many Doctor Who costumes
Is Ncuti Gatwa's range of Doctor Who costumes the broadest in the series' history? The idea that Doctor Who costumes never change during a particular Time Lord's run is something of a fallacy. Yes, certain Doctors have outfits that are specifically tied to their incarnations, but there is often some variety. The Fourth Doctor, for instance, may forever be associated … [Read more...] about Ncuti Gatwa’s many Doctor Who costumes
What makes a good Seventh Doctor story?
In the world of AI-generated writing, what would a computer say if we asked it to devise the perfect Seventh Doctor story? The Seventh Doctor era is much-loved by many Doctor Who fans, despite the fact that it signalled the end of the Classic Series with the BBC axing the programme in 1989. It grew out of a somewhat chaotic time, with the sudden departure of the Sixth … [Read more...] about What makes a good Seventh Doctor story?
Are these the greatest Doctor Who episode titles of all time?
"What's in a name?" someone once asked. And can you really judge by appearances, Mel? There have been hundreds of Doctor Who episode titles over the years, all of which have been designed to tempt people into tuning into the Time Lord's latest adventures. This is a selection of some of the most memorable... Escape to Danger (1965) The third episode of 'The Web Planet' … [Read more...] about Are these the greatest Doctor Who episode titles of all time?
New details emerge about the first Doctor Who episode
The director of the first Doctor Who episode has revealed new details about the series' origins, hidden within the pages of his diary. Waris Hussein directed the very first Doctor Who episode 'An Unearthly Child' back in 1963. He was there at the series' genesis, and was involved in the casting of William Hartnell, the construction of the TARDIS set, and helping to … [Read more...] about New details emerge about the first Doctor Who episode