As the Whoniverse continues its rapid expansion, we take a look at some of the Doctor Who spin offs which didn't quite make it into production. But they almost did... Rose Tyler: Earth Defence There wasn't a dry eye left in the house when Rose Tyler and the Doctor were brutally separated in the Series Two finale 'Doomsday.' But this wasn't originally meant to be the end … [Read more...] about The Doctor Who spin offs which nearly happened
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Survival: The Doctor Who story that ended it all
'Survival' was never intended to be the last Doctor Who story of the classic run. Penned by Rona Munro, it saw the Seventh Doctor and Ace fighting for their lives against one of the Time Lord's deadliest enemies... Doctor Who's confidence took a beating in 1985 when the BBC, without warning, put plans in motion to cancel it. This caused such shockwaves that they quickly … [Read more...] about Survival: The Doctor Who story that ended it all
Peel the banana! The BBC’s grand plan for the Sixth Doctor
When Colin Baker was awarded the role of the Sixth Doctor, he decided that he wanted to stay in the TARDIS for as long as possible - maybe even beat Tom Baker's record. As such, he and the production team came up with a plan to 'peel the banana' over the many years he'd be travelling in time and space. And when we talk about peeling the banana, we are of course talking … [Read more...] about Peel the banana! The BBC’s grand plan for the Sixth Doctor
Doctor Who: Top 5 sonic screwdriver moments
The Doctor never goes anywhere without his trusty sonic screwdriver. His famous device has taken many forms over the years, and there seems to be no end to its weird and wonderful uses. Here are some of the best sonic screwdriver moments from the Time Lord's many adventures... 5) "There! That should do it!" For many people, their first encounter with the sonic … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Top 5 sonic screwdriver moments
Empire of Death: All the Doctor Who Easter eggs!
The Series 14 finale 'Empire of Death' was loaded with Doctor Who Easter eggs for the eagle-eyed viewer. Here's a rundown of some of the best ones... Old Doctor Who costumes This was one of our favourite Doctor Who Easter eggs. In 'Empire of Death,' the Doctor, Ruby and Mel go inside a memory TARDIS, which (as the name suggests) is made up of memories. And Doctor Who … [Read more...] about Empire of Death: All the Doctor Who Easter eggs!