The Doctor Who story 'Inferno' was voted the most popular Third Doctor adventure in the 60th anniversary poll. But what is it about this classic adventure that makes it so special? 'Inferno' came during a time of change for Doctor Who. Barry Letts had been rather hastily ushered in as producer, and was still finding his feet when this story went into production, having … [Read more...] about Why is Inferno such a popular Doctor Who story?
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Predicting the Doctor Who Series 2 episode titles
Can we figure out the Doctor Who Series 2 episode titles using trailer clues, past experience and a few glimpses into the time vortex? The Nurse For the first episode of Doctor Who Series 2, let's think back to Russell T Davies' previous season openers: 'Rose,' 'New Earth,' 'Smith and Jones,' 'Partners in Crime' and 'Space Babies.' Presumably, Russell T Davies will be … [Read more...] about Predicting the Doctor Who Series 2 episode titles
What did we learn from the Doctor Who Series 2 trailer?
Doctor Who Series 2 is on its way, and the latest trailer has revealed some intriguing details about the Time Lord's upcoming adventures... 1) There is something connecting the Doctor and Belinda As with many Doctor Who companions, there is something unusual about the Time Lord's new friend Belinda Chandra. As the Doctor points out in the Doctor Who Series 2 trailer, … [Read more...] about What did we learn from the Doctor Who Series 2 trailer?
Doctor Who: The legacy of Pip and Jane Baker
Pip and Jane Baker wrote for Doctor Who in the late 1980s, producing characters and stories that had a lasting effect on the Whoniverse, Perhaps Pip and Jane Baker's single biggest contribution to Doctor Who is the creation of the Rani. She was another renegade Time Lord from the Doctor's home planet, and despite having only two TV appearances, she is still talked about … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: The legacy of Pip and Jane Baker
Was the Doctor Who TV movie wrong to include a regeneration scene?
The decision to begin the Doctor Who TV movie with a regeneration was a controversial one. But was it really as confusing as people say? The Doctor Who TV movie was an attempt to relaunch the series in the mid 90s. The rights had been acquired by a man called Philip Segal, and shopped around various American networks before finding a home at Fox. The problem was, the deal … [Read more...] about Was the Doctor Who TV movie wrong to include a regeneration scene?