With a leap and a bound Big Finish has opened the door on the Time War, the gap between so-called classic and modern eras of Doctor Who. Executive producer Nick Briggs has been on record many times stating the Time War could never be tackled. How wrong he was, and how well he demonstrates how … >
“On every world, wherever people are, in the deepest part of the winter, at the exact mid-point, everybody stops and turns and hugs. As if to say, ‘Well done. Well done, everyone! We’re halfway out of the dark.’ Back on Earth we call this Christmas…” Looking for present ideas for the Doctor Who fan in … >
This month has seen the first stories featuring post-2005 elements released by Big Finish, with UNIT: Extinction providing a spin-off for Kate Stewart and Osgood, while Strax the Sontaran makes a guest appearance in special Jago and Litefoot release. Meanwhile the core Doctor Who ranges continue apace, with the Sixth Doctor and new companion Mrs … >
Doctor Who Season 9’s opening two-parter was stuffed full of vintage Dalek goodness, as well as having both Davros and Missy in play. It also threw back links to various previous adventures for the Doctor. Here are five classic tales that we recommend you Seek-Locate-Exterminate… ‘Genesis of the Daleks’ (1975) The Fourth Doctor’s first … >
The BBC has released the official story synopsis details for the third and fourth episodes of Doctor Who‘s new season. Written by Being Human creator Toby Whithouse, ‘Under the Lake’ and ‘Before the Flood’ will air on Saturday 3 October and Saturday 10 October respectively on BBC One. The synopsis for ‘Under the Lake’ reads: … >
With more than five decades of history under its belt, Doctor Who is quite a unique piece of television indeed. Its nature is in many ways very much the same as it was when William Hartnell first graced our screens back in 1963, and yet in many other ways, it is a show in continuing … >
Big Finish has treated Doctor Who fans to a feast of new releases this month. The Fourth Doctor Adventures 4.08: ‘Return to Telos’ Here we have the final release in this year’s Fourth Doctor Adventures. These star Tom Baker (of course) and also Louise Jameson as Leela. For most of the run they have … >
Yes. We’re really doing this. The Doctors, ranked by eyebrows. You don’t get this quality of highbrow journalism anywhere else, people. Which incarnation of the Time Lord fares best above the eyes? After all, if you’re going to be staring dramatically at Daleks and trying not to blink at Weeping Angels, you need a good … >
Ian McArdell and Tony Jones review this month’s new Doctor Who plays from Big Finish… Doctor Who Main Range #200 ‘The Secret History’ As well as the excitement of pairing the 5th Doctor with early companions Stephen and Vicki, this story serves as the culmination of the Locum Doctors trilogy. With Davison’s Doctor promptly … >
Tony Jones and Ian McArdell review this month’s new Doctor Who plays from Big Finish… Doctor Who Main Range #199 ‘Last of the Cybermen’ The second in the “locum Doctors” trilogy, which “translocates” a Big Finish Doctor back in time for an adventure with his early companions, this tale sees the Sixth paired with … >