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  • 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.

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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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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. …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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. …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago

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. …

11 years ago

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 …

11 years ago