Following the news that Murray Gold is returning to write the Doctor Who music for the 60th anniversary and beyond, we look back at some of the composer's most memorable pieces. Few Doctor Who music composers have had as long an association with the programme as Murray Gold. He joined the production team when Russell T Davies first took over the reins in 2003, and … [Read more...] about Doctor Who music: Which are the most iconic Murray Gold tracks?
Seventh Doctor takes top spot in Doctor Who costume rank
The Doctor Who costume worn by the Seventh Doctor has topped a ranking from The Guardian's senior fashion writer. The Dream Lord may have likened the Doctor's attire to something from the mind of a first year fashion student, but his wardrobe choices have found the approval of The Guardian, who placed the seventh Doctor Who costume at the top of her rankings. Indeed, … [Read more...] about Seventh Doctor takes top spot in Doctor Who costume rank
What makes the perfect Doctor Who monster?
There are some corners of the universe which have bred the most terrible things. But what is the key to making the perfect Doctor Who monster? Over the last 60 years, writers have been tasked with coming up with a wide range of scary and unusual Doctor Who monsters to keep people hiding behind the sofa. Initially, the BBC said there should be no "bug-eyed monsters" in the … [Read more...] about What makes the perfect Doctor Who monster?
How classic Doctor Who adventures have been magically restored
Over the years, teams of fans and restoration experts have been working wonders with classic Doctor Who adventures, leaving us with stories that look better than they did when they were first broadcast. What's the secret to their success? Restoring classic Doctor Who adventures is no easy task. It's not simply a case of digitising analogue material, or giving the film … [Read more...] about How classic Doctor Who adventures have been magically restored
The Doctor Who stories which contradict each other
You can't rewrite history, except for when time can be rewritten! Doctor Who stories have always had a hard time keeping up with each other, and deciding what's 'canon' isn't easy. In this post, we take a light-hearted look at the episodes which left some fans scratching their heads... "It's not supposed to make that noise..." The sound of the TARDIS engines has varied … [Read more...] about The Doctor Who stories which contradict each other