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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 Prequel Video Has The Doctor, A Swingset, And A Curious Little Girl

When last we left the Doctor (at the end of the Christmas episode “The Snowmen”), he had been dragged out …

11 years ago

Doctor Who Overruns PlayStation Home

With only a few days until the return of Doctor Who, the beloved British series is damn near everywhere these …

11 years ago

Peter Jackson Would Direct A Doctor Who Episode For Free, Sort Of

For genre fans, seeing two powerhouse pieces of pop culture come together is more the exception than the rule, though …

11 years ago

When Will Steven Moffat And Matt Smith Leave Doctor Who?

With Doctor Who celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, there have been no shortage of rumors surrounding the series, from …

11 years ago

The Doctor, Clara, A Dalek, And A Cyberman Grace The Cover Of EW

Even growing up as a science fiction-obsessed kid, Doctor Who somehow never made it onto my adolescent radar. I knew …

11 years ago

Doctor Who Tidbits From Matt Smith And Steven Moffat

So if you’re a fan of Doctor Who, you might have heard by now that the show is returning with …

11 years ago

Doctor Who Pics And A Clip From The Bells Of St. John

The Doctor is almost back!

11 years ago

Doctor Who Heralds Its Return With A New Trailer And Four New Posters

BBC’s iconic science fiction adventure Doctor Who picks up the remainder of series seven later this month, on March 30th. …

11 years ago

Doctor Who Exec Producer Caroline Skinner Leaves The Show

Man, what the hell is going on behind the scenes at Doctor Who? Executive Producer Caroline Skinner worked on Doctor …

11 years ago

Bring MST3K To Your Living Room And Krang To Your Fridge

There is no end in sight to the plethora of household items geared towards science fiction-loving pop culture collectors. We …

11 years ago

Lost Doctor Who Episodes Coming To Life Via Animation

For a show that’s been such a pop culture phenomenon in the U.K. (and to a lesser degree here in …

11 years ago

Torchwood’s John Barrowman Cuts A Rug To Beyonce’s Single Ladies

We cover a lot of different stuff here at GFR, because our goal of covering “science and science fiction” covers …

11 years ago

Doctor Who’s Steven Moffat On Why The Doctor Can Never See The Ponds Again

Last year’s Doctor Who fall finale, “The Angels Take Manhattan,” put a capper on the tenure of the Doctor’s then-most-recent …

11 years ago

Neil Gaiman’s Second Doctor Who Ep Takes A New Look At The Cybermen

When Neil Gaiman was enlisted to pen an episode of Doctor Who back in 2011, it was one of those …

11 years ago

So Long, And Thanks For All The Hitchhiker’s Guide Cookies

Usually when I get a sweet tooth, I’m not picky about what I end up eating. Nutella toast, bread pudding …

11 years ago

Doctor Who Pics Spotlight The Next Four Episodes After Hiatus

We’ve been covering so much news, rumor, and speculation about Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary celebrations due this fall that sometimes …

11 years ago

Doctor Who Will Celebrate Its 50th In Three Dimensions

Fans of 3D and of Doctor Who will definitely have something to celebrate come November. The venerable Time Lord is …

11 years ago

Doctor Who 16-Bit RPG Game Should Be A Real Thing Already

Sixteen-bit video games have been around for a little over 20 years, and while the graphics engines powering today’s consoles …

11 years ago

Doctor Who Poster Teases Foes Old And New

This morning the BBC hyped up Doctor Who’s impending return with a snazzy poster that features the Doctor and Clara …

11 years ago

David Tennant Losing Hope He’ll Be Invited Back For Doctor Who 50th Anniversary

Has the Tenth Doctor really not been invited to the party yet?

11 years ago

The Big Whobowski Trailer Mashes Up The Doctor And The Dude

We’ve seen a lot of memorable mash-ups here at GFR, whether its in the form of artwork or short films …

11 years ago

Doctor Who May Kill Off A Beloved Character Soon

Who has a tombstone with their name on it?

11 years ago

Doctor Who Meets My Little Pony, Finally

I had no idea they that My Little Pony was still a thing, let alone a thing anyone cared about. …

11 years ago

River Song And Captain Jack’s Blasters Could Be Yours

One of the great things about growing up is that you — at least theoretically — have the money to …

11 years ago

Dalek Designer Ray Cusick Passes Away At 84

If you had to pick the two most iconic elements of Doctor Who’s long history, the blue phone box that …

11 years ago

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