What, exactly, makes Doctor Who scary? Because it was never meant to be - not in the beginning, anyway. And yet the series' themes, stories and monsters have been the cause of many a sleepless night... Perhaps one of the most famous answers to this question comes from the Doctor himself - or rather, the actor who played him. Reflecting on what makes Doctor Who scary, Jon … [Read more...] about What makes Doctor Who scary?
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Dragonfire: The most popular story of Season 24?
In 1987, 'Dragonfire' was voted the most popular story of the season in Doctor Who Magazine's annual poll. What is it about this adventure that won the hearts of avid fans? It's fair to say that Season 24 isn't regarded as one of Doctor Who's finest series. The programme was in the midst of a radical and painful change; Colin Baker had been suddenly and unexpectedly fired, … [Read more...] about Dragonfire: The most popular story of Season 24?
Doctor Who Season 22: Is Timelash really that bad?
Tinsel, Tekker and timey-wimey goodness... 'Timelash' is certainly a unique story in Doctor Who Season 22. But is it really as bad as its reputation suggests? 'Timelash' was always going to have a rough ride. It came after 'The Two Doctors,' which brought back Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, guest starred Jacqueline Pearce (of Blake's 7 fame), enjoyed lush location … [Read more...] about Doctor Who Season 22: Is Timelash really that bad?
Doctor Who: Why Kinda is one of the highlights of Season 19
'Kinda' came at the bottom of the 1982 story polls, and yet it is now widely regarded as one of the Fifth Doctor's finest. What makes this unusual adventure so compelling? In the story's official making-of documentary, 'Kinda' is described as being a Doctor Who adventure for the video age - a comment that holds some weight. It is a complex story, and one that might not … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Why Kinda is one of the highlights of Season 19
Doctor Who: What exactly is Warriors’ Gate about?
Doctor Who was timey-wimey long before the Weeping Angels and confession dials. If the 1981 story 'Warriors' Gate' ever fried your brain, we've got you covered: it's time to find out what, exactly, this bizarre tale is all about... Season 18 was a time of dramatic change for Doctor Who. Incoming producer John Nathan-Turner, together with his script editor Christopher H. … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: What exactly is Warriors’ Gate about?