The classic Doctor Who story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang' is often cited as a fan favourite. But what is it about this adventure that makes it so popular? 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang' came at the tail end of one of Doctor Who's most successful eras, both in terms of viewing figures and audience appreciation. At the time of broadcast, Tom Baker had been playing the eponymous … [Read more...] about Why is The Talons of Weng-Chiang such a popular Doctor Who story?
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The evolution of the Seventh Doctor’s costume
A Paisley scarf. A question mark tank top. The Seventh Doctor's costume is iconic, but it has varied in many subtle (and not so subtle) ways over the years. Even before Sylvester McCoy was cast as the Doctor, there were hints as to what the Seventh Doctor's costume would be like. During the actor's audition (which, incidentally, he performed with Janet Fielding who had … [Read more...] about The evolution of the Seventh Doctor’s costume
Interview with Sophie Aldred
In October 2024, we had the pleasure of interviewing Sophie Aldred, also known as the Seventh Doctor's explosive companion Ace! To sit down and chat with Sophie Aldred was nothing short of a dream come true for us at Lovarzi. Better still, we had a whole hour of her time to discuss her role as the Seventh Doctor's companion - although in truth we could have chatted to her … [Read more...] about Interview with Sophie Aldred
Are these the longest Doctor Who stories?
Time is relative, but there is no denying that some Doctor Who stories have been longer than others. In fact, some of the Time Lord's adventures have spanned entire seasons. Are these truly the biggest Doctor Who serials? Doctor Who Season 1 Did you know that the very first season of Doctor Who is technically one long story? Each of the Doctor Who stories in this season … [Read more...] about Are these the longest Doctor Who stories?
What’s so good about Doctor Who Season 25?
Doctor Who Season 25 marked the series' 25th anniversary, and came at a turbulent time for the programme. But why is this season so beloved by fans? By the time Doctor Who Season 25 aired in 1988, the show was very much out-of-favour at the BBC. Having been unceremoniously axed in 1985, and then hastily reinstated, Doctor Who was fighting for its life. At the same time, … [Read more...] about What’s so good about Doctor Who Season 25?