Doctor Who ratings are often the subject of intense scrutiny! How did Doctor Who: Flux fare? (Updated 14/12/21) The new series of Doctor Who has now finished and the press and fans alike have been scrutinising the all-important numbers. Whilst some people question the relevance of viewing figures in the age of on-demand TV and streaming, they do still paint a picture of … [Read more...] about Doctor Who ratings – How many people watched Doctor Who: Flux?
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide to the War Doctor
The War Doctor is one of the Time Lord's most mysterious incarnations. Who is he, and where did he come from? Technically, the War Doctor is the Doctor's ninth incarnation, although for many years nobody knew about him. He was the incarnation that the Doctor didn't talk about - the one who fought in the Time War, during which time the Doctor refused to call himself the … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide to the War Doctor
Doctor Who: Who is Omega?
Omega is perhaps one of the most important characters in Doctor Who lore, and was instrumental in the formation of Gallifreyan society. But who, exactly, is he? By 1972, viewers were slowly learning more about the Doctor's origins. In the 1969 story 'The War Games,' they had been introduced to the Doctor's home planet, and they had met some of the other members of his own … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Who is Omega?
Remembering Bob Baker – the creator of K9 and Omega
Bob Baker, the prolific writer and co-creator of Doctor Who's K9, has died at the age of 82. Bob Baker's influence on the world of Doctor Who cannot be overestimated. He was instrumental in the creation of many of the show's most famous characters and monsters, including the robot dog K9, the tentacled Axons, and the Time Lord Omega. Together with his writing partner Dave … [Read more...] about Remembering Bob Baker – the creator of K9 and Omega
“I let you go.” The story behind the Twelfth Doctor’s regeneration
The departure of the Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi was a historic moment in the history of Doctor Who, and perhaps the most controversial regeneration of all time. Peter Capaldi had been playing the Twelfth Doctor for nearly three years when it was quietly announced, in early 2017, that he would be leaving the show. In some ways, this came as no surprise; he had been … [Read more...] about “I let you go.” The story behind the Twelfth Doctor’s regeneration