Many Doctor Who fans are also fans of Blake's 7, a cult BBC series from the late 1970s. Do they belong in the same universe, and are they two sides of the same coin? Certainly, one key factor that unites both Doctor Who and Blake's 7 is the writer Terry Nation. Indeed, Nation created Blake's 7 in 1977, and even though he didn't create Doctor Who, he was arguably … [Read more...] about The shared universe of Doctor Who and Blake’s 7
The Eighth Doctor annual is on its way
The Eighth Doctor annual is finally on its way after 24 years! Perhaps it was spending a night on Darillium? Actually, in truth no such book was planned. And this new Eighth Doctor annual is not an official offering, but one produced by the not-for-profit publisher Terraqueous Distributors. They are a fan-run company that make 'what if?' books to fill some of the gaps in … [Read more...] about The Eighth Doctor annual is on its way
Was Douglas Adams the true writer of City of Death?
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?