Just how many versions of the famous Doctor Who theme tune have there been? Delia Derbyshire and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop The haunting tones of the Doctor Who theme tune were originally composed by Ron Grainer, who realised his composition using the skills of Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, which specialised in electronic sounds. The result was an … [Read more...] about A guide to all the Doctor Who theme tunes
Doctor Who Master: How many times has he died?
A Time Lord has 13 lives, and the Master has used all of his (frequently!) So how many times has the Doctor Who Master actually died? "A new body at last..." The "crispy" Doctor Who Master may not have died in 'The Keeper of Traken,' but he was clinging to life by a thread. His body was decaying and he was in dire need of a new one. In desperation, he merged with the … [Read more...] about Doctor Who Master: How many times has he died?
Doctor Who’s parents: What do we know about the Doctor’s family?
How much do we really know about Doctor Who's parents, his relatives and even his children? Over the years, the series has given some us tantalising clues... Before we start, yes we know - his name isn't really Doctor Who, but it's better for the SEO (we want people to find this article!) Second, it's worth remembering that the Doctor's enigma is part of the appeal of the … [Read more...] about Doctor Who’s parents: What do we know about the Doctor’s family?
Why is Doctor Who Season 16 so fondly remembered?
Doctor Who Season 16 really was the first of its kind, with a brand new companion, a brand new villain, and an exciting 'fetch quest' across space and time. Producer Graham Williams was still fairly new to the role when he began planning Doctor Who Season 16. He'd joined the year before, overseeing the established TARDIS team of the Fourth Doctor and Leela, along with … [Read more...] about Why is Doctor Who Season 16 so fondly remembered?
The Doctor Who spin offs we’d love to see
The Whoniverse is a big place, and it's loaded with story-telling possibilities! Here are some of the Doctor Who spin offs we'd love to see... Stallholder We can't take credit for this one, but we really want to see it. Back in 2007, when 'The Fires of Pompeii' was being filmed, the actor Phil Cornwell played a particularly colourful stallholder in the Roman city whose … [Read more...] about The Doctor Who spin offs we’d love to see