'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?
The next Doctor Who? 4 actors who were nearly the Doctor
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
The Time of the Doctor Who videos
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 problems with The Daleks’ Master Plan
'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
How the Doctor Who TV movie inspired the 2005 series
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