Tom Baker became the Fourth Doctor in 1974, taking over from the immensely successful Jon Pertwee who'd been the incumbent Time Lord for five years. This was the first time in the show's history that an actor had been leaving Doctor Who at a time of peak popularity; the Third Doctor was regularly attracting audiences between eight and 10 million, so the prospect of following … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide to the Fourth Doctor
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Ultimate cosplay: The Fourth Doctor costume
Faithful old scarf! The Fourth Doctor costume has become iconic throughout the Whoniverse and beyond. Even the 'not-we's' who are less familiar with the show recognise the iconic 18 ft., multi-coloured wonder as worn by Tom Baker throughout the 1970s. … [Read more...] about Ultimate cosplay: The Fourth Doctor costume
The top 3 uses for a Fourth Doctor scarf
We're big fans of the Fourth Doctor scarf here at Lovarzi. (In fact we like them so much that we sell them!) And as we all know, there are many creative ways to put them to good use. So if you're in a bit of a bind and wondering how best to utilise your wittily-knitted creation, then look no further. We've put together a list of our top three scarf uses - perfect for the busy … [Read more...] about The top 3 uses for a Fourth Doctor scarf
The Doctor Who episodes that broke the fourth wall
There are some Doctor Who episodes that really speak to us - literally! Which episodes are they, and what do they mean for Doctor Who canon? "Breaking the fourth wall" is a term used to describe TV shows and films that become self-aware - as in, for brief moments, they acknowledge the fact that they are TV shows and films and "break the fourth wall" (or the screen) that … [Read more...] about The Doctor Who episodes that broke the fourth wall
Two to tango! All the pairs of Doctor Who companions
Following the news that two Doctor Who companions will join Ncuti Gatwa for his second season, we take a look back at all the TARDIS pairings in the show's 60 year history... and there are more than you might think. Ian and Barbara It was a sad day for the First Doctor when his granddaughter left the TARDIS at the end of 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth.' And for two … [Read more...] about Two to tango! All the pairs of Doctor Who companions