Millie Gibson has just been unveiled as the new Doctor Who companion in front of a live studio audience. But how have previous Doctor Who companions been announced to the public? It could be argued that Millie Gibson's casting as the new companion Ruby Sunday is one of the most high profile unveilings in the history of the programme. New Doctor Who companions aren't … [Read more...] about How have previous Doctor Who companions been announced?
Doctor Who: Why is the Philip Hinchcliffe era so popular?
Philip Hinchcliffe oversaw one of the most popular periods in Doctor Who history. But why did it resonate so powerfully with viewers? In 1974, Doctor Who was far from unpopular. Yes, the viewing figures were slightly lower than they were at the peak of Jon Pertwee's popularity, but a solid 8-9 million people were still watching the programme on a regular basis. So when … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Why is the Philip Hinchcliffe era so popular?
Doctor Who ratings: The success of the Fifth Doctor’s era
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