Crossword 136 – Royalty

The Doctor and his companions meet a lot of people on their travels, and many of them are Royalty and nobility. Who can forget him being knighted in Tooth and Claw, only to be banished from the realm? Or Kamelion impersonating King John? This week, we’re bowing and scraping among Lords and Ladies, Kings and Queens who have appeared in Doctor Who. We are most amused! – Code Nine x

Quick Crossword 52 – Sarah-Jane Smith

It’s no accident that Sarah came back to the revived Doctor Who in the 21st century. She is, after all, an icon of the show, so it must have been a no-brainer for the showrunners. I think it is testament not only to her popularity, but how well drawn the character is that she went on to have her own spin-off and independent legacy. To kick off 2026, and to mark a year of quick Read more…

Crossword 135 – Sarah-Jane Smith

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off 2026 than taking a look at the quintessential companion, Sarah-Jane Smith? We all love Sarah, and with good reason. She embodies all the traits needed for a life with the Doctor – inner strength, a sense of right and wrong, and a good sense of humour when needed. Elisabeth Sladen took the part and ran with it, and we will always remember her. Here’s to you, Read more…

Quick Crossword 51 – Christmas 2025!

We may not have a Christmas Special this year, but we still have a whole load of seasonal Doctor Who to watch. Will it be Kylie on the Titanic in space? Maybe Michael Gambon with the sky sharks on a distant planet? Or perhaps, Sarah Jane and K9 battling a cult in an English village? This Christmas, Cryptic Who keeps your mind active while you slump on the sofa from too many mince pies and Read more…

Crossword 134 – Christmas Bumper Special!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! I love Christmas! Aside from all the food and presents, it is a good excuse to sit down and watch all those Doctor Who Christmas specials with a glass or three of something nice. Over the years, we’ve had romps and screwball comedies, disaster movies, and big science fiction blockbusters. We even had Kylie one year! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all my lovely followers of this blog for Read more…