“I’m a conman!” admitted Captain Jack once his “self-cleaning con” blew up in his face on his very own Volcano Day. It is surprising how many criminals the Doctor does befriend – Glitz, Dibber, and Drax among this number. Of course, plucky young rebels could also be considered to be Read more…
Doctor Who is one of the most British TV series ever produced, so it is natural that the British capital, London, should feature heavily. However, it is hazardous being a Londoner in that universe. London has been invaded many times by the Daleks, Cybermen, Autons, and even by dinosaurs! A Read more…
Multi-Doctor stories are always something special, I think. Once upon a time, they only occurred when there was an anniversary to celebrate and the producers wanted fan favourites back. Nowadays, they often provide satisfying twists and surprises, particularly when nothing has been leaked in advance. Without getting into spoiler mode, Read more…
Whenever I think of the Sixth Doctor era, I think of glorious 1980s technicolour – and that’s just the Doctor’s coat! This era had so many memorable faces and incidents, from the cannibalistic Androgums to the horrible Sil. This week, we’re jogging your memory as to names and places in Read more…
Season 18 is a series of changes. The Fourth Doctor is on his way out and the sense of foreboding builds and builds to the climax in Logopolis. Much-loved companions leave and new ones join the TARDIS crew. Entropy even comes for the TARDIS, and eventually, the whole universe. Season Read more…
