The Seventh Doctor arrived during a turbulent period in Doctor Who's history. Indeed, the axe was looming over the programme after the hiatus of 1985 / 86. The script editor (Eric Saward) had left the show before the end of Season 23 - and, unexpectedly, this turned out to be the last series for the Sixth Doctor, played by Colin Baker. The producer found himself without a … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide to the Seventh Doctor
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Top 3 Seventh Doctor stories
Which is the best Seventh Doctor story? That's a tough question to answer, although helpfully his era is rather short - at least compared to the Fourth Doctor's epic seven year stint! Sylvester McCoy was the Doctor from 1987 to 1989 and appeared in three full seasons of Doctor Who, totalling 12 stories, all of which comprised three or four episodes, and most of which were … [Read more...] about Top 3 Seventh Doctor stories
The ultimate guide: cosplaying the Seventh Doctor’s outfit
Ah the Seventh Doctor's outfit... We've all been there. You never know when you might find yourself suddenly in need of an emergency question mark pullover and Panama hat. So, if you're seeking some urgent Seventh Doctor garb and don't know where to begin your search, this quick cosplaying guide will (hopefully) point you in the right direction. … [Read more...] about The ultimate guide: cosplaying the Seventh Doctor’s outfit
Why did the 60s Doctor Who companions leave so suddenly?
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?
Doctor Who: A guide to every Chris Chibnall episode
Chris Chibnall was the Doctor Who showrunner from 2017 to 2022, but his contributions to the show began many years before this. Here's our quick guide to every Chris Chibnall episode so far... 42 (2007) '42' was a one-of-a-kind episode and a first for Doctor Who as it all took place in real time. The Tenth Doctor and his companion Martha had just 42 minutes to save a … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: A guide to every Chris Chibnall episode