The Doctor Who TV movie was first transmitted in May 1996. It's a story that paved the way for a TV return - even if it did take nine years. The Doctor Who TV movie was a co-production between Universal, Fox and the BBC. Filmed in Canada, it was hoped that it would spawn a brand new series of adventures for the Eighth Doctor, which would be produced across the Pond. Alas, … [Read more...] about How the Doctor Who TV movie inspired the 2005 series
Knowledge that must never be spoken! How to avoid Doctor Who spoilers
Secrets that must never be told, knowledge that must never be spoken! How have producers managed to keep a lid on Doctor Who spoilers over the years? Doctor Who spoilers weren't always a thing. In the early days, it was relatively easy to maintain secrecy. Location filming was minimal, and the internet had not been invented (well, not in its current form.) At the same time … [Read more...] about Knowledge that must never be spoken! How to avoid Doctor Who spoilers
Lost Doctor Who episodes: The making of The Abominable Snowmen
We're taking a look back at some of the lost Doctor Who episodes from Patrick Troughton's era. What was so special about 'The Abominable Snowmen'? Doctor Who's fifth season is often referred to as The Monster Era, typified by its 'base-under-siege' stories where exotic aliens would hound the Time Lord and his friends, often threatening to destroy the world with horrendous … [Read more...] about Lost Doctor Who episodes: The making of The Abominable Snowmen
The return of the alternate Ninth Doctor
Richard E. Grant played the Ninth Doctor in a short-lived animated series, before vanishing from Doctor Who history. But did you know that he once returned in an officially-licensed sequel? For those of you who don't know, Doctor Who made an official comeback in 2003 with an online adventure titled 'Scream of the Shalka,' written by Paul Cornell. Starring Richard E. … [Read more...] about The return of the alternate Ninth Doctor
How did the Doctor Who TV movie come to be made?
The Doctor Who TV movie was first broadcast in May 1996, with a brand new Doctor at the helm. But it had a long, complicated journey to the screen. When Doctor Who was cancelled in 1989, it didn't just disappear. Far from it. Many parties were interested in continuing the Doctor's travels, including Virgin Publishing and an independent production company who temporarily … [Read more...] about How did the Doctor Who TV movie come to be made?