In 1982, the Doctor Who ratings doubled when new Time Lord Peter Davison took over the TARDIS. What was it that brought viewers back in their millions? As we've discussed in previous posts, the Doctor Who ratings tend to increase whenever there's a change of Doctor. Much of this is down to curiosity: What will they be like? Will they meet the Daleks? Will they wear a … [Read more...] about Doctor Who ratings: The success of the Fifth Doctor’s era
The Fourteenth Doctor’s first adventure has arrived
Alons-y! The Fourteenth Doctor's first story has just made its debut in Doctor Who Magazine. There's been a lot to keep up with over the last few weeks, not least the revelation that David Tennant (formerly the Tenth Doctor) would be returning to Doctor Who as the canonical Fourteenth Doctor, after surprisingly appearing at the end of Jodie Whittaker's last … [Read more...] about The Fourteenth Doctor’s first adventure has arrived
Doctor Who: The boldness of the Seventh Doctor’s era
The Seventh Doctor's era may have ended the classic run of Doctor Who, but did its bold choices also pave the way for the future? There is no denying that the Seventh Doctor's era marked the end of Classic Who. After three curtailed seasons with Sylvester McCoy at the helm, the BBC quietly put a stop to the Doctor's travels in time, with no real indication as to whether … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: The boldness of the Seventh Doctor’s era
The story behind the Thirteenth Doctor’s regeneration
The Thirteenth Doctor's regeneration at the end of 'The Power of the Doctor' was truly historic, with audiences left stunned and surprised as to who she actually turned into. Indeed, the Thirteenth Doctor's regeneration was just one of a number of firsts for the series. For a start, this was the first regeneration in the New Who era to take place outside the TARDIS. It … [Read more...] about The story behind the Thirteenth Doctor’s regeneration
Doctor Who: The magic of the Sylvester McCoy era
Sylvester McCoy became the Seventh Doctor in Doctor Who's darkest hour. But what is it about this era that makes it so special? Many readers will already be aware of the turbulence of the Sylvester McCoy era. In fact, a great number will have lived through it! The Seventh Doctor took to the TARDIS at a time when Doctor Who had fallen out of favour at the BBC. The Sixth … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: The magic of the Sylvester McCoy era