First broadcast in 1979, Doctor Who Season 17 is a firm favourite among fans. What is it about this series that makes it so special? For many people, much of the appeal of Doctor Who Season 17 is Douglas Adams. In 1979, his writing career was taking off thanks to the success of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And because of this, his job as Doctor Who script editor … [Read more...] about What’s so good about Doctor Who Season 17?
Does K9 hold the record for the most Doctor Who spin-offs?
The loveable companion K9 has starred (or co-starred) in three Doctor Who spin-offs so far, with a fourth in the pipeline. Could he be the most successful companion in the Whoniverse? It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. Every Doctor Who companion, monster and villain is jostling for recognition in the Whoniverse. But not everyone is going to get their own spin-off series. … [Read more...] about Does K9 hold the record for the most Doctor Who spin-offs?
Sophie Aldred returns as Ace
Sophie Aldred is returning as Ace in a new Doctor Who spin-off adventure - Torchwood: The Red List. As you probably know, Sophie Aldred's classic Doctor Who character was originally the companion to the Seventh Doctor. Although her departure was never seen on screen, various explanations have been put forward as to what happened to her. The Virgin adventures saw her going … [Read more...] about Sophie Aldred returns as Ace
The story behind the 7th Doctor’s regeneration
What led to the departure of the 7th Doctor Sylvester McCoy in 1996? The 7th Doctor left our screens in 1989. Few people saw it coming - even the Doctor Who stars Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred were surprised when they found out that they wouldn't be returning for Season 27. And at the time, little was said publicly. Doctor Who just quietly disappeared. And there was … [Read more...] about The story behind the 7th Doctor’s regeneration
Beginner’s guide: Why are there missing Doctor Who episodes?
Many people are surprised when they first hear about the missing Doctor Who episodes. What's the reason for their disappearance, and will we ever get them back? We preserve everything these days. The British Library, for example, has a copy of every publication that has ever been released in the UK - even the quarterly newsletters of charitable organisations. Similarly, … [Read more...] about Beginner’s guide: Why are there missing Doctor Who episodes?