The Boar at Flatpack Festival: Paul McGann presents Doctor Who The Movie
From Sam Ripley at a Q&A with The Doctor himself, Paul McGann
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Weird Britannia: A love letter to Doctor Who series one
There are few things I truly love: I love British History, I love the original six Star Wars films, I love Alton Towers, and chief among these I love Doctor Who. The origins of these infatuations though are all in my childhood which makes them somehow harder to explain. Like...
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Raiders of the Lost Archives: Will Doctor Who’s missing episodes be found?
In mid-October, it was reported that several private film collections have been confirmed to hold missing episodes of Doctor Who, potentially bringing the current count down from 97. For many fans, this news will spark minor speculation as to what episodes may return soon. Perhaps it will be parts of...
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Is Doctor Who stuck in the past?
Doctor Who is in an odd position. Nearly four years ago now it was announced that British TV super-producer Russell T Davies, then still in the midst of his victory lap following the success of his acclaimed series It’s a Sin, which focused on the 1980s AIDS epidemic, would be...
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Something needs to change for Doctor Who
“I’m born. I die. I’m born,” announces the 15th Doctor. It’s an optimistic statement, speaking to both the famous regenerative capabilities of the character but also the programme’s almost immortal quality, returning in 2005 following cancellation in 1989. However, Doctor Who has recently been haunted by rumours concerning its dwindling...
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Doctor Who: The ultimate long-running show
There are many well-loved and popular long running shows around today. There’s Grey’s Anatomy for the medical enthusiasts, The Simpsons for American sitcom lovers, Supernatural for those who like folklore, and The X Files for the alien conspiracists. There is something addictive about watching episode after episode, season after season,...
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Best Doctor Who Christmas special
Since Doctor Who returned to Britain’s television screens in 2005, viewers have been treated to 14 Christmas specials (along with an oft-derided one-off entry in 1965). With 2024’s entry, ‘Joy to the World’, airing this Christmas, here are my seven favourites from Christmases gone by! ‘The Snowmen’ (2012) One...
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Doctor Who finale ‘The Giggle’ presents a fun but clumsy conclusion
And here we are, the culmination of Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary celebrations and specials, following on from Wild Blue Yonder the previous week. ‘The Giggle’ is a packed episode that tries to juggle many different threads and concepts, saying goodbye (once again) to David Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate’s...
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My love letter to Doctor Who
Allons-y! Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary with David Tennant, Catherine Tate and the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th incarnation of the Doctor is now here! Being a fan since my youth, I can barely contain my innate sense of ‘whovian’ glee and wonder. Doctor Who follows a 900-year-old time-lord...
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Rapid Review: Come Along Pond: A Doctor Who Podcast
With the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who amongst us, what better way to indulge in its festivities than by indulging in Doctor Who related podcasts! They’re a great way of finding people who enjoy the show as much as you, and they’re good for reigniting your love for the show....
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