May 14 is the anniversary of the #DoctorWho telemovie that first aired on Fox in 1996. While there is a lot about the movie that I could have done without, I remember how thrilled I was that Doctor Who was back on television, if only for one night. While some things were added that I think broke from tradition, it was great to have a brief scene and mention of Daleks, along with having what was for us the current Doctor regenerating into the eighth Doctor. For me, it was magical to have a brief return of the Doctor on television.
Remembering William Hartnell, who passed away (aged 67), on 23rd April 1975. The actor appeared in over 75 British films, but is probably best remembered as the First Doctor in Doctor Who, a role he played from 1963 to 1966. #DoctorWho
For #DoctorWho fans with a qualifying print disability, the following title was recently added to Bookshare.
Timeless Adventures: The Unofficial Story of How Doctor Who Conquered Television by Brian J. Robb This critical history of Doctor Who covers the series 60 years, from the creation of the show to its triumph as Britain's number one TV drama. Opening with an in-depth account of the creation of the series within the BBC of the early 1960s, each decade of the show is tackled through a unique political and pop cultural historical viewpoint, exploring the links between contemporary Britain and the stories Doctor Who told, and how such links kept the show popular with a mass television audience. Timeless Adventures reveals how Doctor Who is at its strongest when it reflects the political and cultural concerns of a mass British audience (the 1960s, 1970s and 21st Century), and at its weakest when catering to a narrow fan-based audience (as in the 1980s). The book also addresses the cancellation of the show in the late 1980s (following the series becoming increasing self-obsessed) and the ways in which a narrowly-focused dedicated fandom contributed to the show's demise and yet was also instrumental in its regeneration for the 21st Century under Russell T. Davies, and analyses the new series to reveal what has made it so popular, reflecting real world issues like consumerism and dieting.
Watching Genesis of the Daleks. Jim went upstairs when there’s like 10 min left because “I know how it ends.” I said I want to watch the dumb part that makes me scream at the end 😂 #DoctorWho
For Doctor Who fans who have a qualifying print disability, the following title was recently added to Bookshare. In fact, there are two instances of this book. One is a typical Bookshare ebook, available in the usual formats which are offered by Bookshare. The other version is narrated by the author.
Exterminate/Regenerate: The Story of Doctor Who by John Higgs 'Absolutely wonderful. The book I've been waiting to read since I was ten years old. Full of surprising and piercing insights . . . The first thing I've come across that absolutely nails the extraordinary nature of the cultural phenomenon that is Doctor Who' JEREMY DYSONOn screen, Doctor Who is a story of monsters, imagination and mind-expanding adventure. But the off-screen story is equally extraordinary - a tale of failed monks, war heroes, 1960s polyamory and self-sabotaging broadcasting executives. From the politics of fandom to the inner struggles of the BBC, thousands of people have given part of themselves - and sometimes, too much of themselves - to bring this unlikeliest of folk heroes to life.This is a story of change, mystery and the importance of imaginary characters in our lives. Able to evolve and adapt more radically than any other fiction, Doctor Who has acted as a mirror to more than six decades of social, technological and cultural change while always remaining a central fixture of the British imagination. In Exterminate / Regenerate, John Higgs invites us into his TARDIS on a journey to discover how ideas emerge and survive despite the odds, why we are so addicted to fiction, and why this wonderful wandering time traveller means so much to so many.
I was sad to learn of Jean Marsh's passing. I first became familiar with her in Doctor Who but I'm currently watching Upstairs, Downstairs and I love her in that series. May she rest in peace.
Doctor Who, Doctor Who, Does whatever a writer wants. Goes through time, goes through space, There are no rules, just some vibes. Look out! Soon there’s a new #DoctorWho!
A constantly evolving selection of #DoctorWho fans talking film and TV, occasionally music, sometimes politics - and of course Doctor Who itself - so you don't have to
The War Games heat up! The Doctor’s past collides with his present as the War Chief’s true nature is revealed. Mind control, shifting battle zones, and a shrinking SIDRAT raise the stakes. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break it all down!
Yay I’m listening to my second favourite #WarMaster box set, “Killing Time” - i know that sounds like a backhanded compliment but #MasterOfCallous is practically a whole level to itself in excellence - my favourite aspect is the interplay with Calantha, but the guest appearances of Jo and Nyssa also work incredibly well. It doesn’t feel like the overplayed #BigFinish tactic of chucking random characters together.
I’ve said it before (I’ll definitely say it again) but I do love me the misery of the war master being a fiendish, machiavellan, magnificent bastard. #DoctorWho
Alexandra Elizabeth 'Alex' Kingston was born on March 11, 1963 in Epson, Surrey, England. Her mother is German so she speaks German. She's famous especially...
Davros, creator of the Daleks, first appeared 50 years ago OTD in Part 1 of the classic 1975 story: Genesis of the Daleks. Davros would go on to become one of the greatest adversaries the Doctor has ever known. #DoctorWho
When I first got into the show in 1985, none of the stories with the first two actors who played the Doctor were available and some third Doctor stories were even lost. That's what was available to PBS during that time, which aired the series in the U.S. Fans learned about the early stories through nonfiction books which were written about the show, as well as novelizations of those early episodes. At the time, none of those books were available in the U.S. so I had to learn from a sighted friend of mine. Eventually, videos of some early stories, including the pilot, were found and my local PBS station began airing them in September of 1985. I later found a source for bootlegged audios of the early stories before most were officially released. Now, most of the books are available in accessible format but thee '80s and '90s were frustrating times to be a blind DW fan. #DoctorWho.
That's understandable. Perhaps I can be of service. 😊 The main character is an alien known only as the Doctor. He comes from a race of beings from the planet Gallifrey, some of whom refer to themselves as time lords. They have ships which can travel anywhere in time and space on any planet but the time lords have a strict noninterference policy, a bit like Star Trek's prime directive but much stricter. The Doctor left Gallifrey because he wanted to get involved in the affairs of other planets to help fight injustices, which is a no-no to the time lords. He stole one of their ships and that is his home as well as how he travels. The ship is called a Tardis, which stands for Time and Relative Dimension in Space. While it can fly, it typically travels by dematerializing from one place and then rematerializing at its destination. It is significantly bigger on the inside than on the outside. The outside of the ship is supposed to blend in withh its surroundings so, as an example, if the ship materialized in an office it might resemble a filing cabinet. However, the chameleon circut, which causes the ship's outer shell to change shape, got stuck after the first episode and always resembles a British police call box. Each story is another adventure with the Doctor. He often travels with one or two friends, usually referred to as companions, that he picks up during his travels. And now you understand Doctor Who. Happy to help. #DoctorWho
Are you a Doctor Who fan? I can think of a few episodes that take place in a school, including the pilot, an Unearthly Child, from 1963. Also, School Reunion, Caretaker and the two-parter Human Nature/Family of Blood. Of course, you know I had to mention Doctor Who episodes. 😊 #DoctorWho
For those with a qualifying print disability, the following three Doctor Who titles were recently added to Bookshare. I suspect the actual title of the second book is Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records but it is listed as Doctor Who: Official Timey-wimey Edition If someone would confirm this, I'll alert Bookshare.
Doctor Who: 40 Wibbly-wobbly Timey-wimey Recipes: A Gift For Doctor Who Fans by Joanna Farrow A Doctor Who GiftHave your Doctor Who and eat it too with this out-of-this-world cookbook featuring fun, imaginative recipes for the whole family, based on the wildly popular BBC series Doctor Who.The perfect addition to every Doctor Who fan’s shelf, Doctor Who: The Official Cookbook features a cornucopia of delicious, easy-to-make recipes—from the simple, to the showstoppers—with an exciting Whovian twist. Enjoy the Doctor’s own favorite, fish fingers and custard, share some Cyberman Pie with friends, treat the family to Cassandra Pizza, or indulge your sweet tooth with a Supreme Dalek Cake. Throwing a viewing party of your favorite episodes? Serve up some Ood Rolls, Salt and Pepper Sontarans, and Weeping Angel Food Cake. And don’t forget the centerpiece for every Whovian get-together, a Gingerbread TARDIS and, of course, 12 Cookie Doctors.Illustrated with stills from the television show and seasoned with fun food ephemera and quotes from the Doctor’s universe, Doctor Who: The Official Cookbook has something weird, wacky, and tasty for every fan. Copyright: 2016 ISBN: 9780062455635 Features: Contains images
Doctor Who: Official Timey-wimey Edition by Simon Guerrier A fact-packed, full-color illustrated collection of records that celebrates the best, biggest and most memorable moments from the world of Doctor Who. Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records is a handy compilation of the greatest—and strangest—details from the brilliant, imaginative world of Doctor Who. Bursting with firsts and bests both human and alien, this expansive compendium has the answer to any and every question about the Doctor, his companions and adversaries, and his adventures through time and space.Discover a multi-universe of astounding facts, figures, and fun—from the biggest explosion in the universe to the first human to time-travel; from the longest fall through space to the shortest life-form that ever lived—inside this ultimate must-have reference. Filled with full-color images throughout, Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records is a must for every Doctor Who devotee everywhere . . . and everywhen.A Whovian twist on bestselling gift reference books such as The Guinness Book of World Records, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, this informative and entertaining digest features a cool graphic cover with special effects that reflects the Doctor Who aesthetic. Copyright: 2017 ISBN: 9780062681164 Features: Contains images
Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of The Greatest Enemies of the Universe (Doctor Who Ser. #72) by George Mann For the first time, the never-before-told history of the Doctor’s most dangerous enemy, the Daleks, from their genesis thousands of years ago to their conquest of the universe.Doctor Who: Dalek, is the one and only volume devoted solely to the history of the Doctor’s greatest enemy. The Daleks, with their watchword cry "Exterminate!", are a race of cyborg aliens single-mindedly determined to conquer the universe and end all life forms they consider inferior. First appearing on Doctor Who in 1963, the Daleks are among the show’s most popular villains. Reminiscent of human-sized pepper shakers, the external mechanical casing of the Dalek protects a soft, repulsive creature whose electronic voice is reduced to a squeak when outside of its shell.Doctor Who: Dalek chronicles the Daleks’ genesis through the Time War and their ongoing conquest of the universe. Here are never-before-told stories about these legendary creatures—including terrifying near-mythical adventures, startling visual recreations of secret conflicts, and more. Each story sheds new light on what has become the most feared alien race in the universe.With a foreword by showrunner Steven Moffat, full-color illustrations, concept art, cutaways, diagrams, comic strips and more, Doctor Who: Dalek is the ultimate celebration of all things Dalek and a must have for devoted Whovians of every age. Copyright: 2010 ISBN: 9780062681140 Features: Contains images
I'm not a Doctor Who obsessive but I enjoy it from time to time. The Internet does seem a bit buzzing with rumours of Ncuti leaving, Tennant returning (again) & heaven knows what. I'm sure RTD is realising that it's harder to satisfy the telly watching public these days compared to 2005 #DoctorWho
For those with a qualifying print disability, the following Doctor Who title was recently added to Bookshare.
Doctor Who: A Brief History of Time Lords by Steve Tribe From deep within the world of Doctor Who comes this revealing history of the planet Gallifrey, its notable figures, and the Last Great Time War.The planet Gallifrey was the birthplace of one of the oldest and most powerful civilizations in the universe: The Time Lords. From their technologies and strategies to the renegades like the Master and the Doctor himself, Doctor Who: A Brief History of Time Lords is the definitive guide to their shrouded and often contradictory history. They invented black holes, transmits, stellar manipulators—and then they atrophied. A bunch of elderly academics in funny hats, the Time Lords watched the whole history of creation. This was the civilization that inflicted some of its most renowned and deadly renegades and criminals on the universe: the Master, the Rani, the Monk, the War Chief, yet it was also the benevolent power that rid the cosmos of the Great Vampires, the Racnoss and the Fendahl.Featuring full-color, never-before-seen illustrations, this is an in-world companion no Whovian can be without. Copyright: 2017 ISBN: 9780062742261 Features: Contains images
Resurrection of the Daleks first aired 41 years ago on this day in 1984. This action-packed 5th Doctor story from the 21st season saw the return of the Daleks and Davros. This exciting adventure was also Janet Fielding’s swansong as Tegan. #DoctorWho
Remembering Elisabeth Sladen (1st February 1946-19th April 2011), who played Sarah Jane Smith. She was my favourite #DoctorWho companion, it was lovely when she returned in School Reunion (2006), and went on to have her own series The Sarah Jane Adventures.
