It's never easy to hang up the TARDIS keys. What circumstances led to the departure of the biggest Doctor Who actors? William Hartnell William Hartnell was the very first Doctor Who actor - the original, you might say. He lived and breathed the part, and probably would have stayed in the TARDIS forever if he'd been able. Unfortunately, Hartnell was stricken with ill … [Read more...] about Why did the Doctor Who actors leave?
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Remembering Christopher H Bidmead
Christopher H Bidmead - one of Doctor Who's most innovative and beloved script editors - has left us at the age of 84. Christopher H Bidmead served as Doctor Who's script editor between 1980 and 1982, and was one of the show's few writers to come from a scientific background. Indeed, this is partly why he was hired by the producer John Nathan Turner; he wanted to produce … [Read more...] about Remembering Christopher H Bidmead
The hidden gems of the Peter Capaldi era
If you've never seen the Peter Capaldi era of Doctor Who, or if you've been away for a while, now would be a great time to jump in. Let's take a look at some of the underrated moments from the Twelfth Doctor's tenure... When the Peter Capaldi era began in 2013, it was a seismic change. Not only was this an older Doctor, but he was less predictable; his behaviour became … [Read more...] about The hidden gems of the Peter Capaldi era
Can you answer the toughest Doctor Who questions?
Brace yourself for some of the toughest Doctor Who questions in the Whoniverse. Is your brain ready for the canon-stretching pain? We previously wrote an article addressing some of the biggest unanswered questions in the Whoniverse, which you can read here if you're in the mood for some bonus head-scratching. This post is a sequel - another list of tough Doctor Who questions … [Read more...] about Can you answer the toughest Doctor Who questions?
Amy Pond: Why can’t the Doctor save her?
Yes, we're going there - even if the Doctor can't. What prevents the Time Lord from rescuing the stricken Amy Pond? The 2012 episode 'The Angels Take Manhattan' sent shockwaves through the Whoniverse. This was the very last adventure for Amy Pond - a popular companion who had travelled with the Doctor since 'The Eleventh Hour.' It was also the last to feature her husband, … [Read more...] about Amy Pond: Why can’t the Doctor save her?