'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?
Classic Doctor Who: The underrated Underwater Menace
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
Colourised Doctor Who clips to premiere at the BFI
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
The best ‘base under siege’ Doctor Who episodes
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
How Verity Lambert turned Doctor Who into an overnight success
Doctor Who's first producer Verity Lambert helped shape the programme into the success that it is today - a success that came (almost) overnight. Doctor Who was in the germinative stages when Verity Lambert joined the production team. The BBC was still figuring out what kind of show it was going to be, and who was going to star in it. There was only a handful of potential … [Read more...] about How Verity Lambert turned Doctor Who into an overnight success