With everything to prove and nothing to lose, the first series of Revived Doctor Who truly demonstrates all that the show is capable of for a modern audience
Tag: Russell T Davies
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: The Parting of the Ways Review
“The Parting of the Ways” is a near-perfect conclusion to Davies’ reinvigoration of Doctor Who
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: Bad Wolf Review
Davies’ first part to the conclusion of his first series is at turns funny and tense, but consistently engrossing
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: Boom Town Review
Despite its placing between fan-favourite two-parters, “Boom Town” boasts some brilliant performances and a thought-provoking plot
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: The Doctor Dances Review
Steven Moffat’s first contribution to Doctor Who is hypnotically chilling
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: The Empty Child Review
Steven Moffat’s first contribution to Doctor Who is hypnotically chilling
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: Father’s Day Review
Father’s Day is an emotional rollercoaster that showcases Billie Piper’s Rose
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: The Long Game Review
The Long Game is a rare instance of Series 1 of the Revived Series fumbling the ball
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: Dalek Review
Dalek makes the iconic, oft-ridiculed Doctor Who enemy credible and sinister once again
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: World War Three Review
World War Three doesn’t fully live up to the potential of its predecessor
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: Aliens of London Review
Aliens of London is a prime example of a Doctor Who story that simply could not, and would not, have been done before the revival
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: The Unquiet Dead Review
Rose’s second trip in the TARDIS wonderfully demonstrates the unique range that Doctor Who possesses
Doctor Who Series 1 Retrospective: The End of the World Review
The Doctor has the perfect thing to unite him with Rose on her first trip as companion: the obliteration of her entire species
“It’s a Sin” Review: Russell T Davies on predictably impeccable form
The Channel 4 drama tackles a weighty subject that Davies has avoided writing about for years: The AIDS crisis
Ranking Doctor Who’s Christmas specials
Doctor Who was a staple of BBC’s festive lineup from 2005 – 2017, featuring some of the best and some of the worst in Christmas-themed entertainment
#TripofaLifetime: Rose reviewed 15 years on
It’s been 15 years since Doctor Who rocketed back onto our screens with “Rose”. To celebrate, Doctor Who fans tuned in simultaneously to host a rewatch, even trending on Twitter UK.
#TripofaLifetime Rose Prequel Revealed
In preparation for the #TripofaLifetime rewatch of Doctor Who’s revival episode “Rose” on its 15th anniversary, Russell T Davies releases a new prequel to the story, which has never before been seen.
Happy 13th Birthday Torchwood
Doctor Who’s edgy, adult spin-off Torchwood first broadcast 13 years ago today, so let’s look back on some of the best moments of the show. Torchwood began its life as a spin-off of Doctor Who, presented on BBC Three. With themes of sex, homosexuality and more blood and gore than you could shake a stick…
‘Years and Years’: An engaging and terrifying lesson in how to construct television drama
Years and Years plays upon our worst fears in what is a highly realistic near-future tale