The 60s was a turbulent time for Doctor Who companions, with many actors leaving the TARDIS in rapid succession. What was the real reason for all the quick exits? For its first two years, Doctor Who enjoyed a period of relative stability. The show was something of a tight-knit family, overseen by the producer Verity Lambert, and the cast were firmly entrenched in their … [Read more...] about Why did the 60s Doctor Who companions leave so suddenly?
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Two to tango! All the pairs of Doctor Who companions
Following the news that two Doctor Who companions will join Ncuti Gatwa for his second season, we take a look back at all the TARDIS pairings in the show's 60 year history... and there are more than you might think. Ian and Barbara It was a sad day for the First Doctor when his granddaughter left the TARDIS at the end of 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth.' And for two … [Read more...] about Two to tango! All the pairs of Doctor Who companions
Doctor Who writers join forces for new book range
Candy Jar Books has assembled a hit team of Doctor Who writers to launch the new Racoons book series, based on the popular TV show from the 80s. If you're a Doctor Who fan and looking for a new book to read, the chances are that a range based on a Canadian children's cartoon might not be your first port of call. But with a team of Doctor Who writers (and a Doctor Who … [Read more...] about Doctor Who writers join forces for new book range
Doctor Who: Who were The Brain of Morbius Doctors?
The classic Doctor Who story 'The Brain of Morbius' included a sequence which seemed to depict some unknown incarnations of the Doctor. Who were these people, and what was the true intention behind their inclusion? In 'The Brain of Morbius,' the Doctor comes up against a renegade Time Lord who survives only as brain housed inside a Frankenstein-style body. He has been … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Who were The Brain of Morbius Doctors?
How The Curse of Fatal Death predicted New Who
Who would have thought that an obscure Doctor Who skit from 1999 could have so accurately foreshadowed what was to come under the leadership of Davies, Moffat and Chibnall? Here are some of 'The Curse of Fatal Death's most impressive predictions... For those of you who don't know, 'The Curse of Fatal Death' was a 30 minute skit which was produced as part of the BBC's Comic … [Read more...] about How The Curse of Fatal Death predicted New Who