Who wrote 'City of Death'? That's a tricky question, probably. Officially, it's credited to the writer David Agnew - a man who doesn't exist. So what's the true story behind this classic Doctor Who adventure? 'City of Death' had a complicated journey to the screen. It was originally pitched as a much different story by the writer David Fisher, titled 'A Gamble with Time.' … [Read more...] about Was Douglas Adams the true writer of City of Death?
Doctor Who animation: The abandoned cartoon series
Before the series returned in 2005, a special Doctor Who animation was commissioned. This was meant to pave the way for a whole new season of adventures, with the actor Richard E. Grant at the controls of the TARDIS. But why was it abandoned after just six episodes? As Doctor Who's 40th anniversary approached in 2003, the team at BBCi (who had been responsible for much of … [Read more...] about Doctor Who animation: The abandoned cartoon series
Why was Doctor Who cancelled in 1985?
The word 'hiatus' strikes terror into the (twin) hearts of many Doctor Who fans. It points to the dark period in the mid 80s when the Time Lord's travels were dramatically halted. Just why was Doctor Who cancelled in 1985? The answer to that question is not simple, and indeed has been the subject of much scrutiny over the years; the documentary on the BBC's official 'The … [Read more...] about Why was Doctor Who cancelled in 1985?
The top 5 missing episodes of Doctor Who
Obviously, we all spend every second of our spare time looking for missing episodes of Doctor Who. There are 97 in total, so we still have some way to go. But to help focus our efforts, what are the top five, and why are they so special? 5) The Web of Fear - Episode Three To date, this is the only one of the missing episodes of Doctor Who that is actually known to exist. … [Read more...] about The top 5 missing episodes of Doctor Who
What happened to the classic Doctor Who story The Dark Dimension?
Classic Doctor Who reached an abrupt end in 1989. But a brand new story was planned for the 30th anniversary, only to be cancelled at the last minute. Just what happened to 1993's 'The Dark Dimension'? To say that classic Doctor Who was axed in 1989 is not entirely true. Certainly the brakes were applied, but it was always hoped that the show would continue in another … [Read more...] about What happened to the classic Doctor Who story The Dark Dimension?