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  • Launched On: December 14, 1963
  • Airing On: BBC
  • Number of Seasons: 39
  • Number of Doctors: 13

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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Doctor Who Major Plot Hole Explained With Deleted Scene

For longtime fans of the franchise, the Doctor Who 60th-anniversary episodes have been truly special because they reunite David Tennant’s …

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Doctor Who Crossing Over With 30-Year-Old Mega-Franchise

Doctor Who fans are getting plenty of top-notch content this year, including the new Magic: The Gathering. IGN recently revealed …

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Donna Noble Gets Justice In Doctor Who Anniversary Special

Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate, is one of the most beloved companions in Doctor Who thanks to Tate’s endearing …

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Doctor Who Breaks Major Record, Franchise Revived?

Doctor Who has once again proven its timeless appeal as the recently aired 60th-anniversary special episode “The Star Beast” shattered …

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Doctor Who’s Major Villain Retcon Explained By Showrunner

Doctor Who recently saw David Tennant return as the 14th Doctor in a special scene for the charity telethon Children in …

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Cancel Culture Series From Doctor Who Showrunner Starring Karen Gillan On The Way

Fans of Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Who will be delighted to know that, as Variety reports, Karen Gillan is expected to star …

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Doctor Who Classic Episodes Are All Free To Watch Right Now

The Doctor Who 60th anniversary is right around the corner, with the first episode dropping on November 25. This special …

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Doctor Who Reunites Past Time Lords In Anniversary Video

The very first episode of Doctor Who aired on November 23, 1963. That means that this month is the 60th …

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Lost Doctor Who Episodes Discovered But They Won’t Ever Be Aired?

Hardcore Doctor Who fans can tell you how frustrating it is that many of the early exploits of The Doctor …

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Doctor Who Spinoff Bringing Back Fan Favorite Doctor

From feature-length to series form, Paul McGann’s Doctor Who will be returning to the TARDIS in one of the show’s …

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Doctor Who Finally Reviving Fan Favorite Tradition

Doctor Who fans can start getting into the holiday spirit again, as the return of the show’s traditional Christmas special …

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Doctor Who Won’t Retcon One Of Its Most Controversial Choices

According to a write-up in Gizmodo, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies has concocted a plan to plow forward without …

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David Tennant Returning As Doctor Who Again?

Perennially popular Doctor Who star David Tennant is about to return to the venerable science fiction franchise for his third …

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Doctor Who Announces New Spinoff That Classic Fans Will Love

The holiday season is starting early for fans of the Doctor Who franchise as more than 800 episodes of the …

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Old School Doctor Who Villains Who Deserve To Return

Doctor Who is about to celebrate its 60th anniversary with three special episodes, and unless your TARDIS has been stuck …

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Neil Patrick Harris Battles David Tennent In New Doctor Who Anniversary Trailer

Ever since the BBC revealed that David Tennant would be starring in the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special episodes later …

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Doctor Who Reveals First Look At David Tennant With New Sonic Screwdriver

The latest social media posts from the BBC‘s official Doctor Who account on Instagram have revealed a number of intriguing …

2 months ago

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David Tennant Is Overrated In Doctor Who

Doctor Who is about the celebrate its 60th anniversary, and the BBC is doing the franchise celebration right with a …

2 months ago

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Doctor Who Fans Need To Stop Doing One Thing

One of the few nerd corners of pop culture my tastes prove frustratingly resistant to is the one inhabiting BBC‘s …

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Best Doctor Who Companions

While we wait for the upcoming specials and the next season of BBC‘s Doctor Who, let’s take a look back …

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Jodie Whittaker Getting Erased From Doctor Who?

Jodie Whittaker made history as the first female Doctor in Doctor Who, but recent promotional materials have fans worried that …

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Doctor Who Releases Hundreds Of Episodes You Can Stream For The First Time

The entire Doctor Who collection, comprised of all 800 preserved episodes, will be available to stream for the very first …

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The Best Doctor Who Horror Episodes Ever Made

As the moon takes its prime position and the eerie glow of Jack-o’-lanterns fills the dreary night, there’s really no …

2 months ago

See Doctor Who Bring Classic Galactic Monster To Life

UK mainstay Doctor Who is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a brand new special that promises to not only celebrate …

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Doctor Who Episodes You Need To Watch Before The Anniversary Specials

Unless you’ve been trapped in a TARDIS for the last year, you know that we have a Doctor Who 60th …

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The Doctor Who Episode Erased From Existence

When we mention a Doctor Who adventure getting wiped from existence, casual fans may think we’re referring to one of …

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The Complicated Business Of Doctor Who Regeneration, Explained

The diehard fans of the Doctor Who television show are pretty well acquainted with the concept of regeneration, but to …

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Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special First Look Is Everything Fans Want

Few shows have been around quite as long as Doctor Who, and this classic BBC franchise will be celebrating its …

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Doctor Who Bringing Back Forgotten Villain And It’s The Perfect Time

Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Specials are less than three months away, and the audiences are super excited about David Tennant …

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