Quick Crossword 48 – Plastic Fantastic!
Making the Autons the first monsters in the revived Doctor Who in 2005 was a masterstroke because it reintroduced Doctor Who’s modus operandi of making the everyday scary. After all, having immobile humanlike figures standing around shops in the latest fashions is kind of creepy… and that’s just the sales Read more…
Crossword 131 – The Autons
Last week, we looked at the worlds of Robert Holmes, which prompted me to think of the Autons as a subject for crosswords. To my amazement, this is the first time the Autons will be the theme on this blog. Three years in (or thereabouts) and we’re still plundering new Read more…
Quick Crossword 47 – The Worlds of Robert Holmes
Doctor Who would be a poorer place without the imagination of Robert Holmes. He has taken us to distant galaxies in the company of nefarious Space Pirates and duplicitous Time Lords, and right back down to Earth with ancient gods and window shop dummies coming to life! You can always Read more…
Crossword 130 – Robert Holmes
It is funny how themes emerge when you’re analysing data about a particular writer. Robert Holmes is, quite rightly, remembered for his outstanding contribution to Doctor Who, and for being right up there with Terrance Dicks. Look a bit further and there are common threads – valuable substances being fought Read more…
The Celestial Toyroom Annual 2026 – Crossword
Regular visitors to this blog might be interested to know that The Celestial Toyroom Annual 2026 (courtesy of DWAS) features a crossword by your trusty compiler. This year’s theme is the Fifth Doctor, and I can tell you that it features some lovely art and great articles too. Keep an Read more…









