Doctor Who

About Doctor Who

"Doctor Who" is a British science fiction television series launched in 2005 by the BBC. The show is a significant part of British pop culture and has a cult following worldwide. It is about the adventures of a character known as 'The Doctor,' who is a time-traveling alien from the planet Gallifrey. Possessing an ability to regenerate upon death, the Doctor takes on a human appearance but with an ability to move across both time and space with the help of his time machine, the TARDIS, an acronym for Time And Relative Dimension In Space.

Making / Production

The show was developed by Sydney Newman and produced by the BBC. Reviving a television phenomenon from the classic series that originated in the 60s, Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner, and Phil Collinson were the core team who brought Doctor Who back to life in 2005.

Actors

• Christopher Eccleston (The Ninth Doctor) - Eccleston’s Doctor was intense and emotional, while at the same time showing humanity, vulnerability, and a deep-rooted sense of justice.
• David Tennant (The Tenth Doctor) - Tennant played the Doctor with a raffish charm and manic energy, often displaying a darker, vengeful side.
• Matt Smith (The Eleventh Doctor) - Smith’s portrayal was both eccentric and fast-paced, depicting the Doctor as an old soul in a young man's body.
• Peter Capaldi (The Twelfth Doctor) - Capaldi's Doctor was a more serious, sometimes irascible character with a deep respect for his duty as a Time Lord.
• Jodie Whittaker (The Thirteenth Doctor) - Whittaker made history as the first female Doctor. Her performance was high-energy, optimistic, and quirky.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The iconic TARDIS sound effect was originally created by rubbing piano strings with a key.
• Over eighteen actors have played the role of the Doctor, including the TV and film adaptations.
• The show was intended to be educational when it first aired in the 1960s.
• The Doctor has a binary vascular system, meaning two hearts.

Awards

Over its long history, Doctor Who has won numerous awards, including the 2006 BAFTA for Best Drama Series, five consecutive (2005–2010) Hugo Awards for Best Dramatic Presentation, and several National Television Awards in various categories.

Quotes

• "The universe is big. It’s vast and complicated and ridiculous."
• "Some people live more in 20 years than others do in 80. It’s not the time that matters, it’s the person."
• "Never cruel or cowardly. Never give up, never give in."

Music, Soundtrack

• Doctor Who Theme - Composed by Ron Grainer, it has been reworked multiple times throughout the series.
• I am the Doctor - First used in the Fifth Series, this score became emblematic of the Eleventh Doctor.
• Breaking The Wall - Composed by Murray Gold, this score represents the Twelfth Doctor's defiance.