"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
Doctor Who music: Which are the most iconic Murray Gold tracks?
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?