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…
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Latest Doctor Who News
Doctor Who’s Latest Companion Will Be Around For A While
Here’s the thing about scoring a role on BBC’s venerable sci-fi adventure, Doctor Who: you know going in that your part …
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Doctor Who Valentines Are Full Of Timey-Wimey, Lovey-Dovey Stuff
If you haven’t already picked up that perfect Valentine’s Day present for your significant other, you’re likely either single or …
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Doctor Who TARDIS Snuggie Keeps You Toasty Throughout Time And Space
There’s not a whole lot to say about this. After all, a photograph of a homemade Doctor Who-inspired TARDIS Snuggie …
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BBC Addresses Fan Complaints About Subpar 50th Anniversary Plans
If you’re a devoted Whovian, you no doubt know that 2013 is the 50th anniversary of a little show called …
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Doctor Who Fan Posters Tease The 50th Anniversary
Who will be returning for Doctor Who’s big 50th anniversary celebration this fall? Yes. Abbott and Costello riffs aside, it …
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Doctor Who Novels Get A Re-Release And Some Snazzy New Covers
It seems like we can’t get through a day lately without covering some new Doctor Who announcement tied into this …
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What Would Happen If Doctor Who And Inspector Spacetime Collided?
NBC’s embattled sitcom Community may be the nerdiest show on television that doesn’t actively feature a robot or space aliens. …
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David Bradley Cast As William Hartnell In Behind-The-Scenes Doctor Who TV Movie
There’s been tons of news and rumors surrounding this year’s celebration of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary, ranging from new audio …
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Doctor Who Will Finally Have His Face On Money, Sort Of
In case you were wondering, New Zealand has just won the prize for the geekiest country in the world. It’s …
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Colin Baker Says There Are No Plans For Him To Return For Doctor Who’s 50th After All
Here we go again. Earlier this week we reported the very exciting rumor that all 11 Doctors — both living …
BBC America Will Be Airing Classic Doctor Who Episodes To Celebrate Each Doctor
It seems that each new week brings news of another event or project tied into the BBC’s 50th anniversary celebration …
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Doctor Who Will Return In Time For Easter, But What Happened To Season 8?
Having just rewatched “Last of the Time Lords” last night, it’s easy to see the way Doctor Who often paints …
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All Eleven Doctors Rumored To Return For Doctor Who 50th Anniversary (Even The Dead Ones)
The problem with having a show run 50 years is that your original cast may or may not still be …
The Walking Dead’s Governor Would Love To Return To Doctor Who
British actor David Morrissey is currently bringing The Walking Dead’s villainous Governor to life on AMC, but genre fans might …
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Give Your Mail The Doctor Who Stamp Of Approval
Part of the fun of traveling with the Doctor, aside from the in-TARDIS swimming pool, is getting to visit many …
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Eoin Colfer Introduces His Doctor Who Short Story, A Big Hand For The Doctor
There are sure to be lots of fun surprises this year as Doctor Who celebrates its 50th anniversary, but the …
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Classic Doctors And Companions To Reunite For Doctor Who Audio Drama
We still don’t have any solid info on how the surviving former Doctor Who leads will be participating in the …
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Read An Excerpt From Eoin Colfer’s Doctor Who Short Story
Yesterday the BBC announced a very cool Doctor Who event to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary this year: monthly short …
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Monthly Doctor Who Stories From Well-Known Authors In 2013; Fingers Crossed For J.K Rowling And Neil Gaiman
This year Doctor Who is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and we can expect all manner of exciting announcements as the …
Doctor Who Christmas Special Delivers A 54% Ratings Bump
Don’t you hate it when your favorite show goes on a “mid-season hiatus?” There are few things as frustrating as …
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Animated Doctor Who/Back To The Future Mash-up, Blink To The Future
Doctor Who‘s protagonist has often been accused of being a human cartoon, especially Matt Smith’s as the 11th incarnation. Now a …
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Read A New Doctor Who Short Story, Houdini And The Space Cuckoos, For Free
Part of the fun of Doctor Who is getting to see the Doctor and his companions cross paths with assorted …
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New Doctor Who Trailer Teases The Doctor’s 2013 Return
With the airing of their annual Christmas special, “The Snowmen,” Doctor Who is officially finished for the remainder of 2012. …
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Augmented Reality TARDIS Really Is Bigger On The Inside, May Blow Your Mind
We post a lot about Doctor Who here at GFR, and that’s understandable — Doctor Who is cool. Doctor Who …
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How The Puppet Doctor Saved Christmas
You already know that everyone’s favorite Time Lord, the Doctor, has a soft spot for a certain late-December holiday. Why …
Doctor Who Alphabet Of Death Is Morbidly Awesome
In the course of scouring the interwebs for cool things to share with you all, we often run across some …
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New Doctor Who Trailer Promises Enemies, Mysteries, And A Twice-Dead Companion
“I’m the Doctor. I’m an alien from outer space, I’m a thousand years old, I’ve got two hearts, and I …
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Own A Perfect Replica Of River Song’s Sonic Screwdriver And Diary
The holiday has come and gone, but I’m sure many of us have some Christmas cash to spend. Sure, you …
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Winter Is Coming In New Doctor Who Christmas Special Trailer
Christmas is almost upon us, with all that entails: family gatherings, gifts under the tree, spiked eggnog, and holiday cheer. …
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David Tennant Talks About His Final Line In Doctor Who
With Doctor Who celebrating a 50th anniversary next year, fans are eager to see how the show will mark the …
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