Doctor Who's 50th anniversary saw the impressive return of nine missing Doctor Who episodes. But will the film fairies work their magic for the show's 60th anniversary? If you're new to the magical world of missing Doctor Who episodes, basically there are 97 that are currently missing from the BBC archives, as the master tapes were burned or wiped after transmission. The … [Read more...] about Will missing Doctor Who episodes be returned for the 60th anniversary?
Doctor Who ratings: Which were the most popular Sixth Doctor episodes?
Doctor Who was unceremoniously pulled from the airwaves during the Sixth Doctor's era, with the BBC blaming falling ratings and excessive violence. But is is true that the Doctor Who ratings were declining during the Sixth Doctor's time? And which were his most popular stories? Interestingly, by the time Colin Baker had finished his first full season as the eponymous Time … [Read more...] about Doctor Who ratings: Which were the most popular Sixth Doctor episodes?
Michael Grade explains why he axed Doctor Who
The former Controller of BBC One Michael Grade has shed new details on his decision to axe Doctor Who in the 1980s. Many a Doctor Who fan will be familiar with the work of Michael Grade. He became the Controller of BBC One in 1984 and was instrumental in trying to cancel Doctor Who during the Sixth Doctor's first season. And in a brand new interview in the Doctor Who … [Read more...] about Michael Grade explains why he axed Doctor Who
Ground-breaking: How the Doctor Who title sequences shaped an industry
The Doctor Who title sequences are some of the most iconic in the history of television, and their influence is more far-reaching than you might realise... It's hard to say with any certainty that the first of the Doctor Who title sequences directly inspired Stanley Kubrick's famous film 2001: A Space Odyssey, but it's impossible to ignore the connection. Indeed, one of … [Read more...] about Ground-breaking: How the Doctor Who title sequences shaped an industry
River Song timeline: The best viewing order
River Song is the most timey wimey of the Doctor's companions and appeared in the show between 2008 and 2015. But as she and the Doctor keep meeting in the wrong order, here's a helpful guide for navigating the River Song timeline - otherwise known as the most complicated relationship in the Whoniverse. Spoilers ahead, sweetie... Before we start, we should say that the … [Read more...] about River Song timeline: The best viewing order