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?
Why is Remembrance of the Daleks such a popular Doctor Who story?
'Remembrance of the Daleks' is considered by many to be a classic Doctor Who story. What is it about this Seventh Doctor adventure that makes it so popular? By 1988, Doctor Who had been through a bumpy few years. By the skin of its teeth, it had survived cancellation in 1985, but its relaunch in 1986 had struggled to find an audience. Moreover, the hurried re-casting of … [Read more...] about Why is Remembrance of the Daleks such a popular Doctor Who story?
A lost version of Genesis of the Daleks is coming to radio
Big Finish is producing a lost version of 'Genesis of the Daleks,' based on an original script by Terry Nation. Yes, you read that correctly. Terry Nation may have passed away in 1997, but his legacy lives on, namely in unproduced scripts which have recently come to light and have now been adapted for radio. One of these is an early draft of 'Genesis of the Daleks,' … [Read more...] about A lost version of Genesis of the Daleks is coming to radio
The story behind the Sixth Doctor’s regeneration
What led to the departure of the Sixth Doctor Colin Baker in 1987? The Sixth Doctor's regeneration was mired in controversy. In the mid 1980s, Doctor Who was in turmoil after the BBC had attempted to cancel it. The backlash had been such that fans had threatened to picket the Houses of Parliament with Daleks unless the Corporation back-peddled. And their voices were … [Read more...] about The story behind the Sixth Doctor’s regeneration