The Timeless Children is quite easily the most divisive story in the history in the history of Doctor Who. Fans either love it as an exciting expansion of the Doctor Who mythos or hate it as a betrayal of almost … Continue reading How ‘The Timeless Children’ Ripped the Hearts out of the Time Lords
When my dear Mother passed away almost exactly two years ago, I broke down in front of my wife and one of the things I said was: “I want you to promise me you’ll always buy me the Doctor Who … Continue reading Sinister Sponges and Neuronic Nightmares! THE Dr. Who Annual 1976
Knock, knock!Who’s there…?Doctor.Doctor Who…?Doctor Cohen, I’m here for your annual prostate exam.Ah… you’d better come in then. When I was growing up, Doctor Who’s star, bright shining like the sun for over two decades, was on the wane and would … Continue reading ‘Moth’s in the TARDIS Wardrobe’ by Claire ‘Moth’ Harris
Doctor Who’s triumphant return in 2005 took everyone by surprise. The 1996 TV Movie’s failure to launch had left even the most fervent of enthusiasts feeling that the series was not a viable commodity in the 21st century and most … Continue reading Leaked! The Premature Arrival of ‘Rose’
By the mid-80s, Jeff Lynne was getting pissed off with Electric Light Orchestra, the band that he had co-founded in 1971 and been the driving force behind for the next 14 years. He had become much more interested in producing … Continue reading Stuck in the Middle: The Rise and Fall of Electric Light Orchestra Part II
Any successful character will inevitably produce a whole host of imitations, spoofs and homages. Doctor Who is no exception. Over the decades, there have been a whole host of literary wannabes who are nearly, but not quite, the Doctor. Let’s … Continue reading Who the Heck are You?
Back in 2018, I intended to publish an annual for my Doctor Who fanzine Strange Skins in the style of the Dr. Who Annuals [sic] that were published in the mid to late 70s when I was growing up. This … Continue reading ‘The Beast’ by Paul Ferry
When I was growing up, Doctor Who was Saturday night. In fact, to be honest, it was most of Saturday day too! When the lazy afternoons were being just a little bit too lazy, I would often go and play … Continue reading Not on a School Night
Far across the universe, it’s said,There is a planet that all space travellers dread,For if on Karn you should crash land,It’s most unpleasant and,There’s a chance you might end up without a head! So, the Doctor arrives there with Sarah … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of the Brain of Morbius’ by Paul Bland
When it comes to Doctor Who soundtracks in the 21st century, we’ve never had it so good. Every new series is guaranteed a release on CD and download, and classic serials frequently see vintage recordings of their full soundtrack released … Continue reading Now That’s What I Call ‘Doctor Who The Music!’
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