Alex Skerratt

We take a look at some of the great unmade Doctor Who episodes. What are these 'forgotten' stories, and why did they never go into production? Song of the Space Whale This blog post isn't going to be an exhaustive list of all the unmade Doctor Who episodes (we'd need a bigger website!) but it will take a look at some of the most 'famous.' And one of these is undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Lost classics: The unmade Doctor Who episodes

'Marco Polo' is the first of the lost Doctor Who serials - a classic adventure from the William Hartnell era, and one that many fans would like to see again. Is there still a chance of finding a copy? Of all the lost Doctor Who serials, 'Marco Polo' is one of the most sought-after. It comes from Doctor Who's first season and sees the Doctor and his companions join the … [Read more...] about Lost Doctor Who serials: Can we find Marco Polo?

There is always speculation as to who is going to be the next Doctor Who - even when the incumbent Time Lord has no plans of leaving! And whilst there are always rumours about who the next actor will be, many people have come scarily close to taking the TARDIS keys, only to disappear at the last minute. Who were they? 1) Robbie Williams Let him entertain you! This … [Read more...] about The next Doctor Who? 4 actors who were nearly the Doctor

At one time, Doctor Who videos were the only way that people could enjoy the Time Lord's adventures - be it at HMV, or on the black market. During The Wilderness Years, there was zero Doctor Who on TV. The Television Movie had aired for a single night in 1996, but otherwise there was nothing. Fortunately, Doctor Who videos were in strong supply, even if most rental chains … [Read more...] about The Time of the Doctor Who videos

'The Daleks' Master Plan' is one of the most cherished of the missing Doctor Who stories. However, it's an adventure that few people wanted to make, with a production that was riddled with problems. In 1965, Doctor Who was as popular as ever. The Daleks, in particular, proved to be a tremendous draw for audiences, and the BBC asked the Doctor Who team to feature them more … [Read more...] about The problems with The Daleks’ Master Plan