Doctor Who fandom has been rocked many times over the years - from the Doctor's revelation that he was a Time Lord, to the unveiling of the Timeless Child. What have been some of the show's most earth-shattering moments? Doctor Who fandom sometimes gets criticised for its resistance to change. Arguably, this isn't unique to Doctor Who; it's true for most franchises. People … [Read more...] about Doctor Who fandom: Reacting to the show’s biggest changes
Doctor Who Series 13 will be all one story
Showrunner Chris Chibnall has announced that Doctor Who Series 13 will be all one story. Could it be the longest Doctor Who adventure of all time? Speaking at the San Diego Comic-Con @ Home 2021, Chris Chibnall broke the news that Doctor Who Series 13's six episode run will consist of one single story. Speaking on a panel made up of Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill and John … [Read more...] about Doctor Who Series 13 will be all one story
Doctor Who ratings: Taking a look at the worst-rated episodes
Doctor Who ratings have often fluctuated over the years. Let's take a look at the worst-rated episodes of all time, and examine why more people didn't tune in. It's no secret that the Doctor Who ratings took a hit in the 1980s. The programme had effectively been axed by the BBC, who wanted to invest in new types of programmes. This resulted in something of a backlash among … [Read more...] about Doctor Who ratings: Taking a look at the worst-rated episodes
Looking back on Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary
2013 was Doctor Who's 50th anniversary year, and was arguably one of the most memorable in the programme's history. What was it that made it so special? Doctor Who's 50th anniversary was always going to be good. I do remember it getting off to a slightly shaky start, though; a rather provocative Twitter user, hiding behind a Cyberman avatar, was whipping fans into a frenzy … [Read more...] about Looking back on Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary
Was Doctor Who Season 27 the most eventful in the show’s history?
Leaked episodes. Rapid departures. Graham Norton. March 2005 was a rollercoaster month for Doctor Who fans everywhere. Could Doctor Who Season 27 be the most eventful in the show's history? In March 2005, fans were gearing up for the return of Doctor Who to their TV screens after a nine year absence. In fact, the Ninth Doctor's debut season was to be the first full series … [Read more...] about Was Doctor Who Season 27 the most eventful in the show’s history?