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16) The Android Invasion: The penultimate script written by Terry Nation for Doctor Who makes one question as to whether or not he put in any actual effort into his writing. Too many plot holes and loose ends to account for are both inexcusable and irritating that make the viewing experience feel like an intergalactic marathon rather than a pleasurable solar system stroll. Another impressive location shot, equally remarkable visual effects and some well-rounded secondary char

Of all the roles within a production of television, the assistant floor manager is one of the most important, albeit ‘minor’ ones. The assistant floor manager was always responsible for setting up the stage, and ensuring actors knew their lines. Many people worked extensively as an assistant floor manager on Doctor Who, some of which went onto become directors. However, Val McCrimmon is someone who worked on Doctor Who on and off for a resounding 24 years within the same capa

Species: Kraal Home Planet: Oseidon First Appearance: The Android Invasion (1975) Biological Type: Humanoid First Performing Actors: Martin Friend, Roy Skelton, Stuart Fell Notable Individuals: Styggron (The Android Invasion), Chedaki (The Android Invasion), Tyngworg (AUDIO: The Oseidon Adventure), Grinmal (AUDIO: The Oseidon Adventure) Notable Appearances: COMIC: Happy Deathday; AUDIO: The Oseidon Adventure; AUDIO: The Difference Office; PROSE: Extinct Point Notable Affilia

Since his introduction in Amy’s Choice a theory has arisen concerning the mysterious figure known as The Dream Lord. A being or manifestation or amalgamation or whatever, was revealed to have been created from the darker sides of subconscious of The Eleventh Doctor. With the power to create dreamlike, make believe worlds, he was a devious figure setting up a challenge for The Eleventh Doctor before time ran out. The Dream Lord was actually a species of physic pollen which lat

Species: Voord Home Planet: Voord Homeworld First Appearance: The Keys of Marinus (1964) Biological Type: Humanoid First Performing Actors: Martin Cort, Peter Stenson, Gordon Wales Notable Individuals: Yartek (The Keys of Marinus), Nebrin (AUDIO: Domain of the Voord) Tarlak (AUDIO: Domain of the Voord); Ishtek (AUDIO: Beachead), Cyber-Controller (COMIC: The World Shapers) Chief Voord (SHORT STORY: Doctor Who and the Daleks) Notable Appearances: AUDIO: Domain of the World; COM

Many of classic Doctor Who’s iconic monsters can be traced back to one person, John Friedlander. You name them, he did them. The Sea Devils, the Ogrons, the Zygons, Davros, the Draconians, the Exxilons, and so many more contributions. Working as a visual effects designer and sculptor on the show, John Friedlander’s contributions to the show is both astonishing and resounding that so many details are missing from internet bases. He was a talent man probably responsible for sen

Species: Axos Home Planet: Axos Worlds on the edges of Mutter’s Spiral First Appearance: The Claws of Axos (1970) Biological Type: Gestalt First Performing Actors: Bernard Holley, Patricia Gordino, John Hicks, Debbie Lee London (Axon Family), Peter Holmes, Steve Smart, Clinton Morris, Marc Boyle, Jack Cooper (Axon Monsters) Notable Individuals: Axon Family consisting of a Man, Woman, Boy and Girl (The Claws of Axos) Notable Appearances: AUDIO: The Feast of Axos, COMIC: The

This actor had a number of roles in classic Doctor Who.

Rumours circulated that Ncuti Gatwa had already handed over the TARDIS keys before his tenure as the Fifteenth Doctor had even started, and fans were left wondering if the search for the Sixteenth Doctor was under way. Surely the BBC would find someone with the calibre that would be perfect to pilot the TARDIS for further adventures, right? Think of how many big name have been on shortlists and fan polls, think of how many actors or actresses the BBC have to choose from. So,

No one likes Adric. He is the perhaps the most hated companion of all time. No one would want to see him return. No one really wanted him. But did he really deserve to be killed-off? And more to point could The Doctor have saved him? Yes, he could. Tegan and Nyssa inquired about this during Time-Flight, but The Doctor blatantly refused, stating that what happened ‘happened’, and there was no point in discussing the matter. The Doctor also stated Adric died saving others like

Many roles in television went uncredited in the early days of British Television none quite so commonplace as Vision Mixers. One such Vision Mixer was Shirley Coward’s those contribution to the show can be traced back to the historical four-part serial The Crusade. She was the director’s assistant where she worked closely with Douglas Camfield throughout production. It wasn’t until The Tenth Planet where Coward’s commitment to the world of Doctor Who would make it mark. With

Who destroyed Atlantis? Three suspects! Three explanations! Three appearances! Who is guilty of destroying the lost city of Atlantis?

This actor is one of classic Doctor Who's hidden gems, ranking up six appearances across 22 years.

Species: Android Home Planet: Not Applicable (created by the Cybermen) First Appearance: Earthshock Biological Type: Not Applicable First Performing Actors: Barney Lawrence, Carolyn Mary Simmonds Notable Individuals: the Male and Female Silhouette Androids Notable Appearances: COMIC: Even the Oppressed Own Their Lives… COMIC: Goodbye to All That Behind-the-Monsters The Androids were described as Male Android Silhouette and Female Android Silhouette in the scripts for part one

Which regeneration has left the biggest impact on Doctor Who? Which Doctors went out with a bang?

Ncuti Gatwa an uprising star with a few film roles and plentiful of theatre credits already under his belt, has left the role as the Fifteenth Doctor in what can only be described as the most unremarkable period in the show’s history. Even the Eighth Doctor is more memorable, and that's saying something. The Fifteenth Doctor has appeared in 2 Christmas specials, and two series comprising 8 episodes split into 7 adventures as a season. A grand total of 16 adventures. 16 adven

Species: Cryons Home Planet: Telos First Appearance: Attack of the Cybermen (1985) Biological Type: Humanoid First Performing Actors: Sarah Berger, Esther Freud, Sarah Greene, Faith Brown Notable Individuals: Rost, Threst, Varne, Flast (Attack of the Cybermen) Notable Appearances: Attack of the Cybermen Notable Affiliations: Lytton (Attack of the Cybermen) Notable References: AUDIO: The Carrionite Curse Behind-the-Monsters An original idea that did not make it into the final

Find out more about the visual effects designer John Lawson who worked on classic Doctor Who for many years.

The Cybermen, the emotional mercenaries from the planet Mondas. Ever since they marched into the Doctor Who universe back in The Tenth Planet they have remained as a special part to the show’s canon. Despite the fact that their presence has been somewhat diminished over the last few years with a total of just 10 appearances (some of them very brief) in 16 years, no one can deny that they provide a special ingredient to the shows’ format and continuity which will hopefully con

The Doctor’s adventure in the Land of Fiction was certainly an interesting one. He battled against fairytale creatures and encountered figures from literature, but was this all a dream or a manifestation from The Doctor’s mind? Some evidence would certainly suggest this. Unlike other serials which dealt with similar subject matters, The Mind Robber is almost certainly an exception to the rule. For example, the Minotaur which terrorises The Second and Zoe is not the same versi