Doctor Who
- Launched On: December 14, 1963
- Airing On: BBC
- Genre: Sci-Fi
Technically speaking, there have been many Doctors in the Doctor Who universe over the show’s 60-plus-year timeline. Fans have gravitated to some more than others.
Here are some of the most popular actors to play the Doctor…
Doctor Who Doctor Cast News
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Latest Doctor Who News
Terminator: Genesis Adds Another Time Traveler In Doctor Who’s Matt Smith
One of the joys of science fiction is seeing fan favorite actors stick with the genre across different projects. Arnold …
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Steven Moffat Hints At Why The TARDIS Isn’t Crazy About Clara
We’re in the long dark between seasons of Doctor Who at the moment, so there’s no a whole hell of …
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Doctor Who’s Arthur Darvill Covers Frozen’s Let It Go…Sort Of (Plus A Fan Proposal!)
As the father of a pair of three-year-old twin boys, I saw and loved The Lego Movie. I sat through …
Four-Year-Old Sci-Fi Fan’s Family Gives Him A Moving Star Wars Funeral
You haven’t cried enough today. We’re about to fix that. A few months ago, Doctor Who’s Matt Smith sent an …
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Benedict Cumberbatch Denies He’s In Either Star Wars: Episode VII Or Doctor Who
One of the most persistent casting rumors surrounding Star Wars: Episode VII has been that Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch will …
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Paul McGann Doesn’t Expect Another Return To Doctor Who
One of the best parts of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary celebrations last year was the unexpected return of a Doctor …
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The Daleks Invade Everything In These Mashup Posters
The Daleks have been the thorn in the side of the Doctor throughout his five decades of adventures through time …
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R.I.P. Doctor Who’s Kate O’Mara And Director Derek Martinus
There is never any joy that comes with speaking about death, and this past week saw the loss of two …
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Ghostbusters, Mr. Hyde, Godzilla, And More Glow In The Dark For Fantastic Gallery Exhibit
I spend roughly 24 hours of every day wishing that I had unlimited funds to spend on whatever I want, …
Doctor Who Writer Mark Gatiss On When The Doctor Will Return To Gallifrey
The loss of Gallifrey has been one of the defining story points for the modern era of Doctor Who. We’ve …
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Doctor Who Fans Get Crafty With Time Lord Portraits And A Hand-Made Sonic Screwdriver Box
Science fiction fans are a crafty and creative sort, paying tribute to their favorite fictional universes with everything from fan …
Science Fiction-Inspired Lipbalms Will Increase Your Geek Cred
I’m addicted to Chapstick. There, I said it. It feels good. Acceptance is the first step, right? I don’t even …
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Doctor Who’s Peter Capaldi Wins Over A Young Autistic Fan, The Rest Of The Human Race
We’re in that weird period that Doctor Who goes through anytime there’s a regeneration and a new actor playing the …
Doctor Who’s New Villain Revealed!
That’s a photo of Doctor Who’s new villain. When the show returns to television for a new season, it’ll have …
Comic(s) Relief: The Tenth And Eleventh Doctors’ Adventures Will Continue In Upcoming Series
No matter how much you love any given incarnation of the Doctor, his adventures must inevitably draw to a close …
An Epic Who Fan Video, The Doctor’s Facebook Video, And An Unexpected Crossover
After the barrage of news, rumors, and outright lies that filled our days here at GFR in the months and …
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Doctor Who Comic Books Get Covers And Creative Teams
Whovians may not be seeing fan favorites David Tennant and Matt Smith’s Tenth and Eleventh Doctor’s on the small screen …
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Tom Baker Talks Doctor Who (And Eats Jelly Babies) In 1974 Interview
Doctor Who fans are eagerly awaiting the adventures of Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor when the show returns later this year. …
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Pacific Rim And Doctor Who LEGO Sets Could Be All The Future Rage
When I was young, I can’t say I was incredibly inventive when it came to making things out of LEGO …
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Doctor Who Crazy Rumor Of The Day: Could Peter Capaldi Be A One-Season Doctor?
The introduction of a new actor in the role of the Doctor is always an exciting time for Who fans, …
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Matt Smith Sends A Personal Message To A Young Fan With An Inoperable Brain Tumor
One of the reasons Doctor Who has lasted so long and resonated with so many is because the role is …
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Doctor Who-ish Inspector Spacetime Becoming A Movie With An Actual Doctor
Fans of the NBC sitcom Community are familiar with the show’s catchprase/goal of “Six Seasons and a Movie.” The series …
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Doctor Who? What If The Time Lord Was Played By American Actors Instead?
Gene Wilder as the Fourth Doctor? Sign me up.
Ben Wheatley Calls Peter Capaldi A Return To A Darker Doctor Who
When Peter Capaldi begins his reign as Doctor Who (we know he’s already made his first appearance, but we’re talking …
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Matt Smith Might Have One Last Doctor Who Appearance
The age of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor is well under way. While we’re still months away from seeing his …
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The Day Of The Doctor Nearly Referenced Another Obscure Doctor
The Day of the Doctor was a brilliant celebration of five decades of Doctor Who. While involving all of the …
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Doctor Who Infographics Track The Doctor’s Catchphrases, Last Words, And Travels
With five decades and 12 — going on 13 — incarnations over the years, there’s a lot of Doctor Who …
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Cards Against Humanity: The Doctor Who Edition
If you and your friends are as dark-humored as we are here at GFR, there’s a good chance you’ve already …
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Peter Capaldi’s Doctor Who Costume Revealed
The dashing Doctor’s new duds.