There is no point in talking if you've got nothing to say. Whilst none of us want to be the classic example of the inverse ratio between the size of the mouth and the size of the brain, it's never a bad thing to have some Doctor Who quotes to hand. Here are some of the most famous examples... "One day, I shall come back..." Few people could watch the final episode of … [Read more...] about What are the most famous Doctor Who quotes?
Which are the most iconic scenes from classic Doctor Who?
Some moments from classic Doctor Who have become more famous than the Time Lords themselves. Which are the most iconic scenes from the show's 60 year history? Simply put, which scenes from classic Doctor Who have become most synonymous with the show - as in, the images that come to mind when people generally think about Doctor Who? For example, many people remember Tom … [Read more...] about Which are the most iconic scenes from classic Doctor Who?
The top 5 overlooked Doctor Who stories
Some Doctor Who stories are more famous than others. Here's a list of some of the most overlooked adventures in the Whoniverse (in chronological order.) 1) The Sensorites Documentary maker Toby Hadoke lamented the overlooked status of 'The Sensorites' when it was released on DVD, noting that it didn't even have the decency to get wiped so that we could all fantasise … [Read more...] about The top 5 overlooked Doctor Who stories
What makes the perfect Doctor Who title sequence?
After 60 years of starfields and howlarounds, we ask the question: what makes the perfect Doctor Who title sequence? The original Doctor Who title sequence was borne out of experimentation. Some savvy technicians at the BBC realised that they could create some interesting swirling patterns if they pointed a television camera at its own monitor - an effect known as a … [Read more...] about What makes the perfect Doctor Who title sequence?
Doctor Who directors: What’s so special about Graeme Harper?
Few Doctor Who stories are famous for their directors, but in the case of Graeme Harper he made such an impact on the show that his work is still being analysed to this day. When Classic Who was being produced in the 70s and 80s, directors often had to work within a strict set of guidelines. Television drama was usually limited to a studio-bound, multi-camera setup, made … [Read more...] about Doctor Who directors: What’s so special about Graeme Harper?