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Waris Hussein, who was the director of the first-ever Doctor Who episode, confirmed that the show was always meant for kids. Created by Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber, and Donald Wilson for the BBC, the show began airing back in the 1960s, before it was revived in 2005. The sci-fi show features an unnamed Time Lord named the Doctor, who goes on interdimensional adventures with his group of sidekicks.

The sci-fi adventure show has had many adult fans, who are regulars at conventions and the like. The show itself has dealt with mature themes such as death and loneliness, but it was originally envisioned as an education program meant to teach children about science and history, which makes sense considering how much of historical references are in the show.

Doctor Who’s First Ever Director Confirms That the Show Was Meant to Be Educational for Kids William Hartnell in Doctor Who...

Mark Gatiss is known primarily for his role in the BBC’s modern adaption of Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Gatiss played Mycroft Holmes in the adaptation created by former Doctor Who showrunner Stephen Moffat, with whom he co-wrote the series - and with whom he may be working on a revival.

Gatiss is known for his acting career, but he’s contributed heavily to British television with involvement in major shows such as already mentioned Sherlock, Dracula, and Doctor Who. Of the latter show, Gatiss has not returned to write for the sci-fi series since 2017, and now fans can know why, per Radio Times.

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Doctor Who guest star Nicola Coughlan has teased that there’s a “really unlikely pairing” at the heart of the Christmas special “Joy to the World”.

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Russell T Davies is open to breaking Doctor Who's canon for future episodes. The show has a long history of revisiting past villains and storylines. Doctor Who's time-travel nature allows for flexible storytelling and canon reinterpretation.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has spoken about his willingness to break the shows six-decades of canon in future episodes. Davies return to head up the worlds longest running sci-fi series has already seen him tearing up the Tardis rulebook, with the return of David Tennants Doctor during the 60th anniversary episodes, and the bi-generation incident that led to the arrival of Ncuti Gatwas Fifteenth Doctor for a whole new era of Disney-backed Who. It seems that he is not done playing with the contradictions and conflicting situations that can arise when playing around with a time-travel show.

The recent end of Doctor Who Season 14 which is also being called Season...

Unified Intelligence Taskforce (Unit) will play a pivotal role in integrating past and present characters in Doctor Who's future seasons. Showrunner Russell T. Davies envisions a bustling Unit full of new and familiar faces, creating a lively atmosphere for fan engagement. Bringing back characters like Mel Bush and hinting at potential returns of past companions promises a more integrated and historical storyline.

Warning! This article contains Doctor Who Season 14, episode 7 spoilers.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies unveiled his ambitious vision for the future of Unit as the show progresses beyond its fourteenth season. His plans for Unit, a key part of the Doctor Who universe, suggest an exciting new direction that acknowledges the show's deep history and its ongoing story.

The recent episode The Legend of Ruby Sunday sets the stage for Davies' future plans in the series. It brought back familiar faces like Donna Noble's daughter, Rose,...

Sutekh the Destroyer makes a powerful comeback after almost half a century in Doctor Who, delighting fans with its unexpected revival. Gabriel Woolf's return as Sutekh stirs nostalgia and excitement in the Doctor Who community, bringing a mix of astonishment and joy. Sutekh's formidable presence and influence as a villain cements his legacy within the Doctor Who universe, appealing to both classic and new fans.

Gabriel Woolf has reprised his role as the nefarious Sutekh the Destroyer in Doctor Who, nearly five decades after the character's initial appearance. The menacing figure first appeared in 1975 during Tom Bakers tenure as the iconic Time Lord, featuring in the episode Pyramids of Mars. Here, Sutekh, an Osiran villain, sought to escape centuries of confinement to unleash destruction upon his captors and the universe.

Fast forward to the present, and the revival of this powerful foe has stirred a mix of excitement and...

Doctor Who star Bonnie Langford reflects on evolving as Mel alongside multiple Doctors, embracing each new challenge and dynamic. Langford's portrayal of Mel showcases her growth from a mere passenger to a seasoned voyager of the cosmos, bridging past and present. Mel's enduring link to the Doctor's world is highlighted as she becomes the sole classic companion in the latest iteration of the series.

Doctor Who star Bonnie Langford recently discussed her unique experiences working alongside different incarnations of the show's lead, the Doctor. Langford first graced the "Doctor Who" scene in 1986, appearing as companion Mel Bush beside Colin Baker, the Sixth Doctor. Her tenure extended into the era of Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor, and she has continued to make her mark on the series, including a notable appearance in the 60th anniversary special.

In an interview with Screen Rant, Langford shared her thoughts on the evolution of her character,...

Doctor Who has thousands of unproduced story concepts. Indeed, the first ever story ‘An Unearthly Child’ was based on a completely different idea: C.E. Webber’s ‘The Giants’, in which the Doctor and co. would have been shrunken down and faced comparatively massive Earth insects, was in an original series document produced for Doctor Who, and had Rex Tucker assigned to direct.

‘The Giants’ was vetoed for a combination of technical reasons: the small and outdated studio assigned to Doctor Who wasn’t up to the task of giant insects. Said insects drew the ire of Doctor Who co-creator Sydney Newman, who famously disliked bug-eyed monsters – you can’t get any more bug-eyed than literal bugs. Aspects of it ended up in the Season 2 story ‘Planet of Giants’, and the opening scene – where teenager Sue and her teachers Cliff and Lola meet Dr Who (sic) in the fog – was adapted...

StudioCanal is reportedly rebooting the '60s series The Avengers, with the pilot already written. The original Avengers series ran from 1961 until 1969 and was a popular British television show. The Avengers has multiple connections to James Bond, with cast members appearing in both franchises.

When it comes to those who commit crimes against the people and the state, it’s up to extraordinary agents to avenge those wrongs. Nearly 50 years before the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) was even introduced, The Avengers' name was synonymous with the television series which ran from 1961 until 1969. And StudioCanal is reportedly bringing TV’s British crimefighters back to the small screen.

According to Deadline, although the Trade did not reveal their source(s), StudioCanal is planning to bring The Avengers back in a rebooted series, and, apparently, the pilot has already been penned. Mickey Down and Konrad Kay serve as co-creators on the project along with Ben Taylor.

Doctor Who Summary: As the last of the alien species known as the Time Lords, the Doctor travels through time and space in his Tardis, a time machine thats bigger on the inside than the outside, seeking out adventures in the ancient past and unimagined future while also serving as the protector of Earth and mankind. With a human companion by his side, the Doctor meets extraordinary – and sometimes deadly - characters and creatures from across the universe. Release Date: 1963-11-23 Cast: Jenna Coleman, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Kingston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi Writers: Mark Gatiss, Toby Whithouse, Neil Cross, Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall Seasons: 26 Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi Franchise: Doctor Who Story By: Sydney Newman C. E. Webber Donald Wilson Network: BBC Russell T. Davies' return for Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials embraces both the show's past and future. "The Star Beast" validates the importance of...

It’s Doctor Who’s 60th year, it’s a time of celebration, and sometimes we like to celebrate by getting granular. Any fool can write a Top 60 Stories list, we’re breaking it down further. The plan is be ranking single frames by 2063.

As it’s a time of celebration, we cordially invite you all to join in by listing your top 60 episodes in the comments. Eat some Celebrations. Play some Kool and the Gang. We can go back to complaining about Doctor Who later, for now let’s try to focus on this extraordinary children’s show featuring a genocidal maverick as its hero, and how mint it is. Because it is, really, I don’t think we mention that enough. This could actually be on telly in 2063.

Very scientific process behind this list: they’re the 60 best Doctor Who TV episodes, listed in chronological order.

1. An Unearthly...

Doctor Who Summary: As the last of the alien species known as the Time Lords, the Doctor travels through time and space in his Tardis, a time machine thats bigger on the inside than the outside, seeking out adventures in the ancient past and unimagined future while also serving as the protector of Earth and mankind. With a human companion by his side, the Doctor meets extraordinary – and sometimes deadly - characters and creatures from across the universe. Release Date: 1963-11-23 Cast: Jenna Coleman, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Kingston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi Writers: Mark Gatiss, Toby Whithouse, Neil Cross, Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall Seasons: 26 Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi Franchise: Doctor Who Story By: Sydney Newman C. E. Webber Donald Wilson Network: BBC The Toymaker's return to Doctor Who is exciting, but other classic villains should also make a comeback. The Valeyard is a potential candidate for a return,...

Although Doctor Who is the title character, the First Doctor (William Hartnell) and his granddaughter Susan (Carole Ann Ford) weren't the first lead characters. There's a long-standing fan argument about whether the title of the show is a question, or the Doctor's actual name. Steven Moffat memorably played around with this concept during the 50th anniversary season when he introduced the concept of the "oldest question" - Doctor, Who? Moffat also mischievously suggested Doctor Who was the Doctor's real name, when Missy (Michelle Gomez) effectively role-played as the Twelfth Doctor (Peter Capaldi) in "World Enough And Time".

It was always the intention of the show's creators, Sidney Newman, Donald Wilson, and C.E. Webber for the title Doctor Who to suggest the air of mystery that surrounded the character. With such a mysterious and irascible title character, Doctor Who needed audience identification figures as their way into the Tardis. Susan was...

Doctor Who planned a 1960s Christmas special that would've dramatically changed the show's history. While 2005's The Christmas Invasion is regarded as the first-ever Doctor Who Christmas special, it wasn't the first episode to air on Christmas. December 25th 1965 saw the ongoing serial The Daleks' Masterplan take a break from the death and destruction of previous weeks to have a festive runaround, entitled The Feast of Steven. Beginning with the Doctor (William Hartnell) almost being arrested in Liverpool, the Tardis team found themselves chased around a Hollywood film set during the silent era. It was a light caper that famously ended with Hartnell's Doctor wishing viewers a Merry Christmas.

However, the first of the Doctor Who Christmas specials could have happened even earlier than 1965. In 1963, C.E Webber was instructed by BBC Head of Drama, Sidney Newman, to write a pitch document for a new family sci-fi serial. The original Doctor Who...

When watching An Adventure In Space And Time, I noticed one feeling dominated all others. It wasn’t excitement at seeing early Doctor Who recreated in high definition colour. It wasn’t admiration in the playing of the lead actors (all wonderful), nor even some fannish desire for accuracy (I let several anachronisms of speech and behaviour slip by, suspending my disbelief in the spirit of the piece).

The overwhelming feeling I had was one of protectiveness. I felt protective towards Verity Lambert, Waris Hussein, even Sydney Newman, the old so-and-so. But I felt especially protective towards William Hartnell. As an actor his reputation is pretty much intact, despite a few swipes at his memory from those too ignorant to know better. But as a man I felt that he had been much maligned, and An Adventure In Space And Time could either support the myths, or set the record straight.