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There is more Doctor Who - Time Lord Victorious goodness on its way in the form of an Eighth Doctor audio adventure. 'The Enemy of my Enemy' is an hour-long epic starring Paul McGann as the incumbent Time Lord, alongside Skaronian stalwart Nicholas Briggs as the dreaded Daleks. It's written by Tracy Ann Baines. big-finish · Doctor Who: The Enemy of My Enemy (Trailer) It … [Read more...] about Out this month: Doctor Who – Time Lord Victorious: The Enemy of My Enemy

Which are the scariest Doctor Who episodes? This may seem like an odd question for what is essentially a science fiction show. But Doctor Who has never shied away from the thrills and frights, going back to the very first appearance of the Dalek limb in 'The Dead Planet,' and even the Doctor's imprisonment in the Cave of Skulls in 'An Unearthly Child.' For some reason, we … [Read more...] about Which are the scariest Doctor Who episodes?

Television news isn't the happiest programme right now, but thank goodness we have some Doctor Who cosplay items to brighten our days. All praise to the Great One! Alas, BBC News has yet to reach out for an exclusive Lovarzi interview (Laura Kuenssberg - call us.) But from time to time, Doctor Who fans are summoned onto the programme to discuss their specialist subjects. And … [Read more...] about How to sneak Doctor Who cosplay onto BBC News

This guide contains spoilers to some stories from the Eighth Doctor era. Not everyone is familiar with the Eighth Doctor. His era is almost unique in Doctor Who lore as it exists mainly in the world of audio adventures, comics and books. Knowing where to begin with this Doctor can be tricky, and getting your head around his myriad, multiverse adventures could leave you … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide to the Eighth Doctor

Just what is the best Doctor Who adventure for raising a smile? The series may be a gritty, high octane sci-fi affair, but it has never been short on hilarity - be it intentional or otherwise. This is an important thing to remember as we continue down the slow path in these sombre (and somewhat surreal) times. Could comedy gems be nestling in the middle of your DVD / Blu-ray / … [Read more...] about The 5 best Doctor Who stories to cheer you up