What led the Third Doctor to hang up his sonic screwdriver in 1974? Doctor Who had been on the air for some 11 years by 1974, and the Third Doctor Jon Pertwee - having completed an impressive four-season run - was considering a change. At the same time, big changes were happening around him. First, Pertwee had to deal with the sudden death of his friend and colleague … [Read more...] about The story behind the Third Doctor’s regeneration
Which missing Doctor Who episodes are most likely to be found?
There are currently 97 missing Doctor Who episodes, but film hunter Philip Morris has said that he believes there are "at least" six still out there in the wild. Which ones could they be, and will we ever see them again? It's time to speculate... 1. Marco Polo (any) 'Marco Polo' is the only story from Doctor Who's first season to be missing in its entirety, making it … [Read more...] about Which missing Doctor Who episodes are most likely to be found?
The biggest unanswered Doctor Who questions
It's surprising that, after almost 60 years, there are some Doctor Who questions that remain unanswered. And whilst we may never know the Doctor's true identity (or where they really come from) is it time that we learned the truth about the mysterious TARDIS doors, and why Adric had to die? Why don't the TARDIS doors match up? Of all the Doctor Who questions, this one … [Read more...] about The biggest unanswered Doctor Who questions
The Doctor Who companions who never said goodbye
Doctor Who companions have come and gone over the years, and some more quickly than others. We take a look at the travellers who were not able to say a proper goodbye to the Doctor. Dodo Chaplet If you've read our Jackie Lane memorial piece, you may remember that her character left the series rather abruptly. This was because (unusually for Doctor Who companions) her … [Read more...] about The Doctor Who companions who never said goodbye
The new Doctor Who? 5 of the best rumours
People have always speculated as to who the new Doctor Who will be - even when they aren't leaving! Here are five of the craziest rumours that have emerged over the years. 1) Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier is regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation, and was in his 70s when Tom Baker announced his departure from the programme in 1980. So why did people … [Read more...] about The new Doctor Who? 5 of the best rumours