The limited edition Doctor Who The Collection sets are being re-released in standard packaging. Previously, Doctor Who The Collection box sets had only been available as limited editions, but the BBC has now announced that two of the earliest releases - Season 12 and Season 19 - will be getting the re-release treatment. This time, though, the packaging will be less … [Read more...] about Doctor Who The Collection is being re-released
Who were the Eighth Doctor’s companions?
Before he died, the Eighth Doctor cried out to the friends and companions he had known over the course of his life. "Charley, C'rizz, Lucie, Tamsin, Molly," he said. "I salute you." He then drank the elixir of the Sisterhood of Karn, and began to regenerate. But who were these individuals from the Doctor's past? And why did they mean so much to him? Charley … [Read more...] about Who were the Eighth Doctor’s companions?
Free ebook! 10 Objects of Doctor Who by Philip Bates
Hop on board the SS Shawcraft in this free PDF from Candy Jar Books, written by Philip Bates. 10 Objects of Doctor Who is a 43 page freebie written to coincide with the release of 100 Objects of Doctor Who in April. This introductory PDF - written by Philip Bates - takes the reader on a tour of a fictitious museum which is home to some of the most fascinating artefacts … [Read more...] about Free ebook! 10 Objects of Doctor Who by Philip Bates
Who is the real Ninth Doctor?
Many actors have laid claim to the title of "Ninth Doctor" over the years, but who exactly is the real one? And why are there so many? Officially, the one and only Ninth Doctor is the one portrayed by Christopher Eccleston in the 2005 TV series. And this made a lot of sense at the time. Although it was never explicitly stated that he had regenerated from Paul McGann, it … [Read more...] about Who is the real Ninth Doctor?
The version of Time and the Rani we never saw
'Time and the Rani' was the Seventh Doctor's debut story, and opened Doctor Who's 24th season in 1987. But the version that was transmitted was radically different from the one that was planned. 'Time and the Rani' came at a time of great change for Doctor Who. Having survived cancellation in 1985, there was considerable pressure on the production team to change the tone … [Read more...] about The version of Time and the Rani we never saw