There have been few Doctor Who companions like Romanadvoratrelundar, or Romana, or Fred. Played by Mary Tamm and Lalla Ward, Romana was a Time Lady who was sent to aid the Doctor in his quest for the pieces of the missing Key to Time. Although classic Doctor Who companions are often perceived as being useless and incapable, frequently tripping over their own heels and in … [Read more...] about Doctor Who companions: The great Romanadvoratrelundar (or Fred)
Looking back at Doctor Who Season 6
Doctor Who Season 6 is one of the longest in the show's history at a staggering 44 episodes. We take a look back at some of the Time Lord's most epic adventures... Believe it or not, back in the 1960s it wasn't uncommon for Doctor Who seasons to run into their 40s, and Doctor Who Season 6 was no exception. It was, however, the last time that the show would ever experience … [Read more...] about Looking back at Doctor Who Season 6
The characters who should have become Doctor Who companions
The Doctor has made many new friends on his travels through the cosmos, many of whom would have made great Doctor Who companions. How close did they get to the doors of the TARDIS? Duggan "If it moves, hit it!" The first of our potential Doctor Who companions is the detective Duggan, who so ably (and violently) assisted the Time Lord and Romana in their fight against … [Read more...] about The characters who should have become Doctor Who companions
Looking back at Doctor Who Series 8
Doctor Who Series 8 saw the show move in a whole new direction, with a darker tone and a brand new Time Lord in the shape of Peter Capaldi. Steven Moffat surprised everyone in 2008 when he cast the youngest ever Time Lord in Matt Smith. But in 2013, he went in completely the opposite direction by handing the TARDIS keys to one of the oldest. Peter Capaldi was announced as … [Read more...] about Looking back at Doctor Who Series 8
The best Ace Doctor Who stories
Ace travelled with the Seventh Doctor between 1987 and 1989, and had a penchant for badges and blowing things up! Here are some of the best Ace Doctor Who stories... The Curse of Fenric Before you watch the first of our Ace Doctor Who stories, a word of warning - you will need to concentrate, and you might have to take notes. 'The Curse of Fenric' is a great adventure, … [Read more...] about The best Ace Doctor Who stories