Doctor Who Magazine celebrates 20 years of the Ninth Doctor with a special edition full of all-new content.

Highlights include:

• In his first interview for DWM, executive producer Mal Young describes how Doctor Who was finally brought back to the screen
• In another first for the magazine, Joe Ahearne – who directed more Ninth Doctor episodes than anyone else – takes readers behind the scenes on the 2005 series
• Christopher Eccleston explains what drew him to the role of the Doctor – and why he’s still coming back to it, 20 years on
• Interviews with Lloyd Elis (first assistant director), Lee Sheward (stunt co-ordinator) and Lowri Thomas (location manager)
• The cast and crew of the 2005 series choose their favourite moments
• The making of the renowned Trip of a Lifetime trailer
• Concept artist Dan Walker reveals his original designs for the Ninth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver
• Fans share their eye witness accounts – and photographs – of the 2004 location filming
• Action figures, radio-controlled Daleks and other merchandise that was available in Toys R Us, Woolworths and elsewhere
• A guide to the Ninth Doctor’s adventures in the expanded universe
• PLUS a new and exclusive short story by Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies

Doctor Who Magazine Special 69: 20 Years of the Ninth Doctor is available to pre-order from Panini for a 4 April shipping date priced £9.99.