Doctor Who at Den Of Geek

Here's where you'll find some of the best Doctor Who stuff on the site, including interviews, series and disc reviews and commentary...

This page links to loads of Doctor Who content at Den Of Geek. It's a work in progress, as there's a fair deal to index yet. But here's some Who to chew on...

Doctor Who Interviews

PETER DAVISON
The fifth Doctor Who, Peter Davison, talks exclusively to Geek about wobbly sets, Time Crash, type-casting and his opinion on the crappiest Who monster ever.

ELIZABETH SLADEN
Possibly the most revered -certainly the most in-demand- of the Doctor Who assistants, Elizabeth Sladen talks about malfunctioning robot dogs, dodgy fan mail and corsets.

LOUISE JAMESON
Doctor Who's Leela, Louise Jameson, talks to DoG about conventions, Tom Baker, Mary Whitehouse and The Omega Factor.

SOPHIE ALDRED
Sophie Aldred talks to Den of Geek about Ace, Doctor Who, John Nathan Turner and hairy armpits...

NICHOLAS COURTNEY
It's the Brig! Talking to Den Of Geek! Doctor Who veteran Nicholas Courtney joins us for a chat...

NICK BRIGGS
The voice of the Daleks speaks -surprisingly politely and without any threats of extermination- to DoG about bringing life to the UK's favourite scary villain.

And then, just before the explosive finale to series 4, Nick talked to us again!

JAMES MORAN
Want to know what it's like to write for Torchwood and Doctor Who, how the process works and what it's like to watch your own episode being shown? We asked Mr Moran...

BIG FINISH: JASON HAIGH-ELLERY
The man behind Big Finish's acclaimed audio Doctor Who adventures talks continuity, monster overload and Tom Baker...

PETER DAVISON/LOUISE JAMESON Q&A
Prior to our one-on-one interviews with the fifth Doctor Who and Leela, here's what they had to say at the Big Finish download launch on Saturday

Articles

20 Pop Songs In Doctor Who
Where's the last place you expected to find pop music? In Doctor Who? Pah! Who said Daleks and disco don't mix?

10 Worst Dalek Stories
Sometimes Doctor Who's deadliest foes really aren't worth a trip behind the sofa…

So Just Who Will Replace David Tennant?
Stephen takes an in-depth look at the runners and riders looking to become the 11th Doctor Who...

Why Lauren Laverne Is The Next Doctor
We’ve worked out who David Tennant’s replacement is! Using nothing more than a lot of analysis, and a bit of maths…

Doctor Who: Behind the Times
David Semple argues that for Doctor Who to succeed, it needs to be out of date…twenty years, to be precise...

How I brought back Sylvester McCoy as Doctor Who
Doctor Who fan David Semple was always a big fan of Sylvester McCoy. And now he's had the chance to work with him, in a Who-themed episode of Doctors!

10 Doctor Who companions that might have been
Close, but no sonic screwdriver for this collection of Tardis-fodder...

Eight Cheap Tricks For Doctor Who Season 4.5 (and beyond)
Wherein Martin helps out Russell T. Davies with a few extra-cheap plot-hacks for his remaining time on Doctor Who...

Why Doctor Who is crying out for new monsters
Doctor Who's reliance on Daleks and Cybermen could prove to be an Achilles heel in years to come - unless Steven Moffat can do something about it...

Sylvester McCoy as Doctor Who: an appreciation
Simon warms to a Doctor once voted best-ever in the role - and argues that his contribution to the show is under-regarded...

Who could've been Who? An alternate history of Doctor Who
Here are the actors who weren't Who...

Adric: the last Doctor Who assistant to die
Considering some of the battles your average Doctor Who assistant faces, it's amazing they mainly survive. Adric didn't, though...

Behind the scenes of Doctor Who..
Neill Gorton of Millennium FX shows Parsley round his workshop - full of Doctor Who aliens! (Exclusive pictures inside!)

Get ready for... the Doctor Who computer game
Eidos has confirmed development on a new Doctor Who computer game - but will it put memories of previous Who games to rest?

Doctor Who latest: David Tennant & the new computer game
Is David Tennant leaving? And news about next year's videogame too...

Doctor Who assistants: why School Reunion mattered
Perhaps the best example digging into the classic Who archive in the modern revival saw Sarah-Jane brought back to our screens. This is a very good thing.

The kinkiest lost Doctor Who story...?
The Doctor up against sexy latex-clad stormtroopers? It may have nearly happened in Patrick Troughton's time...

Doctor Who under Steven Moffat
Martin tries - and frequently fails - to contain his Moffat-fever during a half-time look at series 4 of Doctor Who...

The Doctor Who board game!
Martin gets an exclusive hands on with a new Doctor Who board game, where only you can save the show...

Gallifrey is in Britain
Martin's got some radical ideas for how to improve the next season of Doctor Who. Whether you agree that it needs improving is down to you, of course...

Fancy a Doctor Who holiday?
Doctor Who is filmed in Cardiff. Clearly, the Welsh tourist board wanted to make the most of it. Sarah's just bitter she didn't get there first...

Doctor Who computer peripheral #1:TARDIS USB hub!
Den of Geek's Christmas wish list starts here: it's a TARDIS USB hub!

Doctor Who computer peripheral #2: Dalek Webcam!
Den Of Geek's Christmas wishlist continues, with a webcam that doubles up as a Dalek. Why can't we have a job thinking these things up?

The Doctor Who Ready Reckoner
So who was the best ever Doctor? Martin puts all the inhabitants of the role in the Ready Reckoner chair...

20 ways to improve Doctor Who
When you love something as much as Martin, you do get a certain liberty to criticise. Here are the 20 improvements he'd make to Doctor Who...

Doctor Who Silence in the Library: a ratings flop?
The ratings are in for last weekend's excellent Doctor Who episode. And it seems most of Britain wanted Ant and Dec instead...

The Doctor Who television trivia quiz
Just for fun now, as the competition is closed (answers accessible)...

Latest Articles

Doctor Who: David Morrissey Would Jump At Title Role [December 08]
A new interview with the Radio Times re-opens speculation over David Tennant’s replacement…

The Sarah Jane Adventures Gets Third Season [November 08]
The finest Doctor Who spin-off of them all is getting a brand new series. This is good news.

Doctor Who: Paterson Joseph Set To Be Named As New Doctor? [November 08]
With odds slashed and speculation mounting, is Mr Joseph about to be named the 11th Doctor Who?

Doctor Who: New Leads For Nine Missing Episodes [November 08]
Nine missing episodes of Doctor Who have been traced to Thailand - but can they be uncovered?

John Simm On Whether He’ll Be The New Doctor Who [November 08]
A new interview with John Simm answers a question or two about his involvement in the future of Doctor Who...

Doctor Who: See 2 Minutes From The Next Doctor Here [November 08]
Want to see the opening of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special? Then you’re in the right place…

Doctor Who: Is Colin Salmon The Next Doctor? [November 08]
Another face gets thrust forward as the future of the famous Time Lord...

Doctor Who: New trailer For The Next Doctor [November 08]
Fancy a glimpse of the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special? Here it comes...

Doctor Who: Steven Moffat On Casting David Tennant’s Replacement [November 08]
Want some clues as to the next Doctor Who? The man who has to make the casting decision has been talking...

New Doctor Who To Be Announced On Children In Need? [November 08]
Are we just days away from finding out who the next Doctor Who is?

Doctor Who: David Tennant On The Future [November 08]
David Tennant has been talking about life after Who, and about what happens next...

Tom Baker Hosting Have I Got News For You [November 08]
Doctor Who meets Have I Got News For You in a must-watch show...

The Next Doctor Who: Bookies Reveal Odds [October 08]
With David Tennant quitting Doctor Who, it hasn't taken long for speculation about his successor to begin...

Confirmed: David Tennant Quitting Doctor Who In 2009 [October 08]
David Tennant has ended the speculation, and admitted he's leaving Doctor Who behind next year...

Doctor Who: The Next Doctor 2-Minute Teaser Coming [October 08]
A special Doctor Who treat awaits those who tune into BBC Children In Need...

Doctor Who and Ashes To Ashes Confirmed For Children In Need [October 08]
It might be time to put your hands in your pockets, as the BBC's telethon is going to feature two of our favourite shows...

Doctor Who: First Special in Easter 2009 [October 08]
The first episode of Doctor Who in 2009 will arrive at Easter, and we know who's going to direct it, too...

Doctor Who: Prince Charles Turned Down Role [October 08]
Royalty in the Tardis? It just wasn't mean to be...

Doctor Who: David Tennant To Stay Until 2011? [October 08]
Mr Tennant may be around for a bit longer than originally thought...

Doctor Who: The Seven Doctors For Children In Need? [October 08]
The seven living Doctors in one episode? Could it be?

Deleted Scenes From Doctor Who Season Four [October 08]
The upcoming season four boxset of Doctor Who has an abundance of deleted scenes - and here are some images of what to expect...

Doctor Who: Series 4 DVD boxset details [October 08]
What exactly do you get with the season four boxset of Doctor Who? Cameron's been finding out, with stills from deleted scenes too...

Tennant calls Moffat "new boss" [October 08]
Commentaries on the forthcoming season 4 of Doctor Who reveal some fun, but also fascinating facts…

Doctor Who: The Writer’s Tale review [October 08]
Have we ever seen a book that's gone into writing for a huge science fiction show in such depth as this? Absolutely not, says Simon...

Doctor Who: Russell T Davies book signing dates [October 08]
The promotional tour for Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale is in full swing this week. And you can get your book signed...

Doctor Who: Tom Baker to return? [October 08]
Could the most famous Doctor of all be heading back to the Tardis?

Doctor Who: Patrick Stewart, and series 5 rumours [September 08]
What classic monsters could be coming back to Doctor Who? And is Patrick Stewart really getting involved?

Doctor Who: Russell T Davies offers Christmas special teaser [September 08]
Is there a big ending planned to the Christmas special? Yes, according to Russell T Davies...

Doctor Who: Christmas episode is named [September 08]
A few spoilers lie ahead for the upcoming 2008 Christmas special of Doctor Who...

Doctor Who: Albert Finney joins cast [September 08]
Another name joins the roster for the 2009 Doctor Who specials. And this one's a bit special...

Doctor Who soundtrack announced [September 08]
Murray Gold's Doctor Who music has been the cause of much online discussion - and there's another CD-full of it on the way...

Doctor Who: Moffat, Kate Winslet and the upcoming Christmas special [September 08]
More titbits from Russell T Davies' new Doctor Who behind the scenes book have emerged, and there are spoilers ahead...!

Doctor Who: Dennis Hopper, and the next Doctor [September 08]
Russell T Davies' book is out soon, and the titbits have already started to leak out about what went on behind the scenes at Doctor Who...

Doctor Who: Paul McGann is back! [September 08]
Is the eighth Doctor returning to the Tardis? Possibly not, but he is down to appear in the show, it seems...

Doctor Who & Torchwood Children In Need Special? [September 08]
Are Doctor Who and its spin-off coming together in the name of charity?

Doctor Who: why Rose Tyler was talking funny [September 08]
Wondering why Billie Piper was slurring her words in Turn Left? She may have the answer for you...

Doctor Who: Catherine Zeta Jones to guest star? [September 08]
More Doctor Who rumours - and this time, is RTD targeting CZJ?

Doctor Who: Catherine Tate & John Simm set to return? [September 08]
Are Donna Noble and The Master set to return in 2009's Doctor Who specials?

Is Doctor Who heading for America? [August 08]
Rumours emerge that some of 2009's Doctor Who specials may be set in the USA...

Dr Who's triple triumph [August 08]
Moffat goes for the hat trick at the Hugo awards and comes back with yet more accolades and awards for Blink...

Doctor Who: 'Wholigans' force Tennant to flee Tate play [August 08]
Doctor Who fans force the Doctor himself to retreat with singing and fake sonic screwdrivers. Legions of villains take notes...

Steven Moffat for Doctor Who movie [August 08]
New Doctor Who producer likes the idea of bringing The Doctor back to the big screen for first time in over 40 years...

Doctor Who: rebooting the Cybermen? [July 08]
There's still one episode left of Doctor Who this year... and rumour has it, an old foe will be back. Again.

Steven Moffat: Doctor Who must change [July 08]
The new Doctor Who chief has been giving some interviews...

Is David Tennant about to sign up for more? [July 08]
It looks like the Tardis will remain under David Tennant's control, if rumours circulating this morning prove to be right...

Doctor Who in America [July 08]
Ron recalls the Doctor Who experience in America, where it is indelibly associated with telethon-style charity drives. But his love for the Gallifrean remains...

Doctor Who: Voyage Of The Damned review
It had Kylie. It had the Titanic. It had an ending that seemed to go on longer than Lord of the Rings. But Simon still liked Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned...

Disc Reviews

Doctor Who: Battlefield DVD review
The Sylvester McCoy adventure that comes complete with the Brigadier and a sprinkling of Arthurian legend makes its DVD debut…

Doctor Who Series 4 Soundtrack CD review
Murray Gold's music from Doctor Who's fourth season hits CD...

Doctor Who: Series 4 Boxset Review
It's here: our exhaustive review of the full season boxset for Doctor Who series four. Deep breath...

The Trial Of A Time Lord
Part 1 (The Mysterious Planet)
Part 2 (Mindwarp)
Part 3 (Terror Of The Vervoids)
Part 4 (The Ultimate Foe)

Doctor Who: The War Machines DVD Review
William Hartnell's Doctor investigates something nasty cooking at the base of the GPO tower in London...

Doctor Who Series 4 DVD reviews
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4

Doctor Who: The Mutant Phase audio CD review
No bees in series 4, no wasps in this legacy audio from Big Finish...what in the wide wide world of Gallifrey is going on here?

Doctor Who: Night Thoughts audio CD review
Secrets a-plenty come out of the closet in this audio adventure starring the seventh Doctor Who. Mark checks it out.

Doctor Who: The Chimes of Midnight audio CD review
Paul McGann's Doctor and India Fisher as Charley Pollard investigate a Christmas mystery in this new audio adventure. Alex checks it out...

Doctor Who: Catalyst audio CD review
Louise Jameson holds together a terrific audio book, and a fine slice of Doctor Who.

Doctor Who: K9 tales boxset DVD review
A set featuring The Invisible Enemy and K9 And Company. Michael checks out the antics of the Doctor's robot dog...

Doctor Who: Sick Building audio CD review
Alex reckons Will Thorp's reading of this Who adventure is well worth a listen...

Doctor Who: Four To Doomsday DVD review
Peter Davison's Doctor squares off against some cybernetic nasties in his maiden voyage in Doctor Who...

Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks DVD review
Proof that, even in the past, the Daleks were no guarantee of a good Doctor Who adventure. Good thing the DVD's strong, then...

Doctor Who: Beneath the Surface review
Where else can you see Roger Delgado's Master sizing up The Klangers as potential collaborators, only to be gently informed that it is a children's show?

Doctor Who - The Brain Of Morbius DVD review
A very gothic entry for the BBC's latest DVD release from the Doctor Who archives...

Doctor Who: The Time Meddler DVD review
A classic story from the Hartnell era, The Time Meddler was the late Verity Lambert's last adventure on Doctor Who. Simon checks it out.

Doctor Who: The Five Doctors Special Edition DVD review
It's the 25th anniversary of Doctor Who: The Five Doctors. And to celebrate, there's quite a DVD treat in store...

Doctor Who: The Invasion Of Time DVD review
Has the Doctor turned villainous? And why are the Sontarans talking so slowly? Find out in our review of the Beeb's latest archive Who release...

Doctor Who: Black Orchid DVD review
A Peter Davison Doctor Who story that, er, Peter Davison doesn't seem to be too fond of...

Doctor Who: Wetworld - Audio CD review
Freema Agyeman narrates a Doctor Who adventure on a far away planet... can she bring the Doctor, as well as Martha, to life on CD?

Doctor Who: Jubillee - Audio CD review
The story that inspired the episode 'Dalek' in the TV series, Jubilee sees Colin Baker back in the title role...

Doctor Who: Forever Autumn audio CD review
Rob scares himself silly with a Halloween Who adventure. Even though it's nowhere near Halloween!