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
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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?
The top 10 Doctor Who video covers
Back in the 80s, fans began building their Doctor Who video libraries - a process they wouldn't complete until the show's 40th anniversary in 2003. These releases sported stunning pieces of digital and hand-painted artwork. Here is a rundown of some of the finest sleeves... 10) An Unearthly Child 'An Unearthly Child' is quite a creepy Doctor Who story (particularly its … [Read more...] about The top 10 Doctor Who video covers
The top 10 Doctor Who DVD covers
Doctor Who DVD covers are works of art, and we've been blessed with dozens of them since the range launched. Here's a rundown of some of the very finest sleeves in the Whoniverse... 10) The Robots of Death (original) This may be controversial, but there's a lot to be said for the 'minimalist' design of the early Doctor Who DVD covers. Granted, one could hardly call them … [Read more...] about The top 10 Doctor Who DVD covers