Doctor Who is one of the most inventive TV series in the world, so it makes sense for some of its stories to have unusual names. Here's a rundown of some of the strangest Doctor Who episode titles in the Whoniverse... Kerblam! This is the first Doctor Who episode title to use onomatopoeia - that is, a 'word sound,' in this case 'Kerblam!' Meaning a loud thud or crash, … [Read more...] about The strangest Doctor Who episode titles
Doctor Who romance: Does the Doctor really ‘fall in love’ with people?
The topic of Doctor Who romance is one that was actively avoided in the classic era of the show. But after almost 20 years of New Who, is it still fair to say that the Doctor doesn't really 'fall in love' with people? In the early days of the show, there wasn't really any question of Doctor Who romance. The Doctor was a grandfatherly figure - an eccentric with a … [Read more...] about Doctor Who romance: Does the Doctor really ‘fall in love’ with people?
Why Listen is such an important Doctor Who episode
You might not realise it, but the Series Eight Doctor Who episode 'Listen' actually plays an important role in tying the whole Whoniverse together. There's a lot buried in 'Listen.' In typical Steven Moffat style, it jumps around in time and space, and not all of it happens in chronological order. "Basic stuff first," as someone once said. The Doctor's companion Clara … [Read more...] about Why Listen is such an important Doctor Who episode
The best Jo Grant Doctor Who stories
Jo Grant was the companion to the Third Doctor, and joined the team during one of the series' most highly-rated eras. She became an integral part of what became known as the UNIT Family, and these are some of her greatest adventures from her TARDIS travels... The Sea Devils 'The Sea Devils' was a spiritual sequel to the earlier story 'Doctor Who and the Silurians' and … [Read more...] about The best Jo Grant Doctor Who stories
Why is Doctor Who Season 12 so popular?
Doctor Who Season 12 is one of the most popular seasons ever produced, and the first to be released as part of the Collection on Blu-ray. But why is this classic series so beloved among fans? Doctor Who Season 12 was the beginning of a whole new era. Jon Pertwee had left the year before, and handed the TARDIS keys to his successor Tom Baker - an experienced actor who won … [Read more...] about Why is Doctor Who Season 12 so popular?