Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Sixteen: Issues 79-83

Introduction

Hello readers! In this part, the issues cover the latter part of Series 5, including the 2010 Christmas Special. Following this, issues included a Third Doctor Dalek story, the Sixth Doctor's trip to Telos and the Fifth Doctor encounters and ancient enemy deep beneath the ocean's surface. Enjoy!

Issue 79 (11/1/2012)

The DVD

The Lodger - The Doctor has to live a normal life to investigate aliens in Essex.

The Pandorica Opens - The Doctor and Amy discover the perfect prison beneath Stonehenge.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Pandorica Opens - A trap awaits the Doctor deep beneath Stonehenge (EP 5.12)
• Allies - Henry Avery - This pirate captain wasn't as evil as he seemed (HE1)
• Alien Worlds - Logopolis - Visit the planet that kept the universe from unravelling (LO1)
• Behind the Scenes - The Rani Returns - Read part two of our exclusive interview with Kate O'Mara (Part 79)
• Technology - Pandorica - Climb inside the strongest prison in the universe (PR1)
• Enemies - Light - A surveyor from another world, Light wasn't good at adapting (LG1)
• Who on Earth - New Companions - The nineties and noughties were busy times for the Doctor (Part 28)
• Enemies - Pandorica Alliance - Find out who was who in this unholy union of monsters (PR1)
• Episode Guide - The Lodger - The Doctor embarks on his greatest adventure: normal life! (EP 5.11)

Issue 80 (25/1/2012)

The DVD

The Big Bang - The Doctor is in a race against time to stop his TARDIS from destroying the universe

A Christmas Carol - Amy and Rory's honeymoon is heading for disaster...

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - A Christmas Carol - The Doctor must use all his wits to outsmart Kazran Sardick (EP 6.X)
• Enemies - Stone Dalek - Even fossilisation couldn't stop the monsters from Skaro (DL13)
• Who on Earth - World's End - 2006 was the year in which everything changed for Earth (Part 29)
• Flashback - Maximum Power - The Third Doctor takes his last stand against a giant spider (DR3-7)
• Alien Worlds - Parallel Earth - Explore a world that was a twisted mirror of our own (PE1)
• Allies - Abigail Pettigrew - The frozen women helped to thaw Kazran Sardick's heart (AL1)
• Behind the Scenes - Astro Girl - Exclusive interview with Wendy Padbury, who played Zoe (Part 80)
• Episode Guide - The Big Bang - The Doctor meets a grreat artist and a terrifying monster (EP 5.13)
• Technology - TARDIS Console - Discover the secrets of the Eleventh Doctor's eccentric ship (TD7)

Issue 81 (8/2/2012)

The DVD

Planet of the Daleks - The Doctor and Jo run into trouble on the planet Spiridon

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Planet of the Daleks - The Doctor and Jo are trapped in an alien jungle (DOC 3.18)
• Allies - Madame Vastra - Read about the Silurian adventuress from Victorian London (VS1)
• Enemies - Ganger Jen - Jeffiner Lucas' flesh avatar had a life of its own (GA2)
• Who on Earth - Wanted Aliens - 2008 was a year of relentless alien invasion (Part 30)
• Behind the Scenes - Taylor Talks - Actor Peter Purves shares his memories of playing Steven (Part 81)
• Technology - Dalek Time Travel - Discover the secrets of the Dalek's time travel technology (DL4)
• Alien Worlds - Messaline - This subterranean world of warfare was not what it seemed (MS1)
• Enemies - Torchwood One - Before Captain Jack there was Yvonne Hartman (TW1)
• The Doctor - The Eleventh Doctor - Everything you need to know about the madman with a box (DOC 11)

Issue 82 (22/2/2012)

The DVD

Attack of the Cybermen - The Sixth Doctor and Peri visit 1980s London, where they encounter Cybermen from Telos

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Attack of the Cybermen - The Doctor and Peri battle the silver ginats on Telos (DOC 6.2)
• Enemies - Cyber Guard - If you go down to Stonehenge, you're sure of a big surprise (CY7)
• Alien Worlds - Castrovalva - Visit the city that was really a mathematical trap (CA1)
• Allies - Lorna Bucket - Meet the girl who ran with the Doctor (LB1)
• Technology - Osterhagen Key - Martha Jones held the key to doomsday in her hand (OK1)
• Who on Earth - Raising Aliens - Adipose, Daleks, stingrays and the Master (Part 31)
• Enemies - Auntie and Uncle - The Patchwork People of House were not what they seemed (AN1)
• Allies - Amy Pond - Little Amelia grew up to be a traveller in space and time (PO2)
• Behind the Scenes - Sontaran Concept Art - Check out the designs that brought the clone warriors to life (Part 82)

Issue 83 (28/12/2011)

The DVD

Warriors of the Deep - The Fifth Doctor, Tegan and Turlough encounter Silurians and Sea Devils preparing to conquer Earth

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Warriors of the Deep - Silurians and Sea Devils unite to take on the Fifth Doctor (DOC 5.15)
• Allies - Richard Nixon - The US President nicknamed Tricky Dicky had a secret (RX1)
• Who on Earth - Changing History - The Eleventh Doctor's adventures on Earth begin (Part 32)
• Enemies - Doctor Malohkeh - Was this Silurian scientist as creepy as he looked? (MK1)
• Behind the Scenes - Ood Doodles - Check out the concept art that brought the Ood to life (Part 83)
• Alien Worlds - Argolis - Visit the famous planet of the Leisure Hive (AR1)
• Allies - Jo Jones - Find out what happened to Jo Grant after she left the Doctor (JG2)
• Enemies - Madame Kovarian - This fiendishly clever woman was determined to stop the Doctor (KO1)
• Technology - Dalek Crucible - Check out the beating heart of Davros' New Dalek Empire (DL5)

Thank you for reading! Drop a comment with your thoughts or suggestions! They will be greatly appreciated!

Top Five(ish) - Doctors

Hello readers! Something a bit special today. I haven't been around for a few weeks due to scary future stuff, but I couldn't miss today. Today marks the first anniversary of this blog! To mark this special day, I thought I'd answer one of the most essential questions of Doctor who fandom: who is my favourite Doctor?

This isn't going to be a normal Top Five post. That would be much too difficult to write and rank. I am going to start with my favourite Doctor, then work my way down from there. I have different tiers of Doctors, within which I cannot decide an explicit ranking. Therefore, without further ado, here is my top five tiers of Doctors. I can't do anything the simple way.... -sighs-

Note: A large amount of time passed during the writing of this post and this order underwent some heavy reshuffling and opinions changed leading to many rewrites, so just go with it...

First Tier

This one is solely reserved for my favourite Doctor:

The Fourth Doctor

Portrayed by Tom Baker, the Fourth Doctor (and also the longest serving Doctor) is my favourite due to the energy he brought to the part. Baker's sole ambition was to make the show as enjoyable as possible for his audience, something which he put forward in his portrayal with excellent conviction, even if he didn't have the best material to work with. His comedic performances with excellent ruthlessness was a brilliant combination, and I can't really sum up into words how good he is. Though that could just be me writing this at 2am.

Second Tier

Here you will find the Doctors I consider to be excellent, but not quite the best:

Sixth Doctor

The Sixth Doctor is the most underrated Doctor. Colin Baker brings a fresh energy to the role and during his time as the Doctor, you can see his character develop massively. He gels well with his companions, yet still keeps the abrasive side to the character. It's a shame that the BBC weren't fully backing the show once it came round to this era, but Baker puts his all into his portrayal despite of all the bad press and cancellation efforts.

Eleventh Doctor

Despite some shaky patches for the show during Matt Smith's time as the Doctor, one constant brilliant element to the show was his acting talents shining through. The progression of the show during this time was great for my tastes, as it moved from fairy-tale to a darker fantasy. I liked how this Doctor reacted to personal trauma, as he took time to recover from it rather than jump straight back into adventures and keep talking out his traumas, but more on that later....

Third Tier

These Doctors give a good, solid performance:

Second Doctor

Patrick Troughton's Doctor was the first one to take over the lead role, giving him the great responsibility of selling the changes to the audience. The Second Doctor was a lot more active than the First Doctor making him less reliant on his companions. Troughton's Doctor also brought a more juvenile characteristic to the role, yet could still play serious when the role demanded it. He brought a humour to the role which has stuck around for the show's history.

Seventh Doctor

The late 1980s was a rough time for Doctor Who. After defying cancellation once, the show was under great scrutiny from the powers that were. For me, the Seventh Doctor, portrayed by Sylvester McCoy, got off to a rocky start, but once he was paired with Ace, the show began to improve despite the reduced production values. His character showed echos of the Second Doctor, with silly and serious sides when they were appropriate. 

Ninth Doctor

This Doctor brought the show back with a bang in 2005. Portrayed by Christopher Eccleston, this Doctor was possibly the most human yet, showing the pain and grief caused by his loss in the Time War. This Doctor got more personal with his companions, making his character more relatable then his previous incarnations and more appropriate for the modern audiences. Despite the 'damaged goods' character, Eccleston could also play a more comedic chatacter towards the end of his tenure when Captian Jack joined the TARDIS crew. 

Tenth Doctor

Widely considered as the best Doctor by the young fans of today (many of whom are ignorant to the classic era), I find that David Tennant's Doctor is suitably eccentric, alongside the ability to be comedic and serious in the appropriate circumstances. However, this Doctor became too attached to Rose and his new inability to move on from lost companions meant his Doctor was almost too human. This Doctor was at his best with Donna when Rose was completely out of the picture. 

Twelfth Doctor

The current Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, has got off to a decent start. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying his tenure with Capaldi being one of the shining lights in the not so good episodes. While this Doctor has not yet been fully developed and explored, in episodes we have seen so far, the Twelfth Doctor has been shown to be practically inhuman. He isn't as tolerant as other incarnations towards humans, but I hope that he mellows over time like the First Doctor. 

Fourth Tier

The following are still good, but have some character flaws:

First Doctor

The original Doctor was portrayed as a wise, learned old grandfather by William Hartnell, and this enabled him to come across as kind and caring some of the time, but also crotchety and intolerant at other times. These contrasts in characterisation sometimes make his performance seem disjointed, however, Hartnell's excellent acting abilities allow him to steal any scene, regardless of his health issues later in his tenure. 

Third Doctor

This Doctor's era got off to a brilliant start with Jon Pertwee's partnership with Caroline John. As intellectual equals, they had an agreeable relationship with mutual respect. However, with intellectectual superiority over later companions, the Doctor began to show arrogance. However, the earth bound format of much of his era gave Pertwee lots of chance to establish chemistry with the UNIT regulars. 

Fifth Doctor

Portrayed by Peter Davison, this Doctor had an excellent charm and a great relationship with most of his companions. However, there were times when he could be hapless and childish, often leading to immature arguments between him and his companions, such as Adric. Nevertheless, the Doctor held up some Doctor-ish traits such as pacifism and getting there with minimal bloodshed. Also, I find that due to a large number of companions in his era, character development could be limited at times.

Fifth Tier

I don't have enough experience with these Doctors to pass a suitable judgement upon them:

Eighth Doctor

At time of writing, I have only just recently watched the TV Movie, and I have to say, I really think this Doctor had great potential. Paul McGann brought an excellent personality to the role, despite the narrative issues in the film. However, his character was much more developed in the Big Finish audio dramas, but I haven't been able to listen to many of those. 

War Doctor

John Hurt's forgotten Doctor is portrayed brilliantly, with most of the Doctor's human qualities stripped right back making this Doctor seem even more alien than the rest of them. However, with only his 50th Anniversary appearance to go off, this Doctor's full development was limited. 

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Eleven: Issues 54-58

Introduction

Hello readers, and welcome to part eleven of this series. The DVDs in this part feature the Tenth Doctor's final adventures in the 2009-2010 specials, the ending of the Black Guardian trilogy, and the shock return of Davros! Enjoy!

Issue 54 (26/01/2011)

The DVD

The Robots of Death - The Fourth Doctor and Leela are caught up in a mechanical murder mystery!

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Robots of Death - The Fourth Doctor is accused of murder (DOC 4.16)
• The Doctor - Lonely Warrior - Read about the Tenth Doctor's solo adventures (Part 54)
• Alien Worlds - Segonax - Visit the planet that was home to the famed Psychic Circus (SG1)
• Enemies - Reapers - Duck! The winged creatures from the Vortex are coming (RP1)
• Who on Earth - Great Encounters - Find out which ancient heroes the Doctor has met (Part 4)
• Enemies - Major Stike - Meet the Sontaran who tried to travel in time (SN5)
• Behind the Scenes - Wild Thing - Ex-companion Louise Jameson talks about her time in the TARDIS (Part 54)
• Allies - Vincent Van Gogh - Find out more about the life of this great artist (VG1)
• Technology - Voc Robots - Look inside one of the robots that manned Storm Mine 4 (VR1)

Issue 55 (09/02/2011)

The DVD

Planet of the Dead - Travelling in solitude, the Tenth Doctor travels to a desert planet on a bus

The Waters of Mars - The Doctor visits the Red Planet, where he faces a watery foe

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Waters of Mars - The Doctor stumbles on a fixed point in time, but can he walk away? (EP 4.16)
• Alien Worlds - Celestial Toyroom - Enter the strange world of games and trickery (CT1)
• Enemies - Dream Lord - See part of the Doctor that he normally suppresses (DR1)
• The Doctor - The End of Ten - The Tenth Doctor's journey comes to a spectacular close (Part 55)
• Allies - Miss Evangelista - Meet one of the victims of the Vashta Nerada (EV1)
• Flashback - Over the Edge - Watch the Morbius monster take a fatal tumble (DR4-6)
• Behind the Scenes - Mars Attacked - Find out what it was like on Mars in our interview with Gemma Chan (Part 55)
• Episode Guide - Planet of the Dead - The Doctor hops on a London bus. Deestination: danger (EP 4.15)
• Technology - Heavenly Host - Take a look at the inner workings of these angelic-looking robots (HH1)

Issue 56 (23/02/2011)

The DVD

The End of Time Part 1 - The Ood give the Doctor a terrible warning: the Master has returned to Earth!

The End of Time Part 2 - The Doctor battles with the Master, but when Gallifrey makes an appearance, what will the Doctor do?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The End of Time Part 1 - That Master's back, but that's the least of the Doctor's worries (EP 4.17)
• Enemies - Smilers - You wouldn't like them when they're angry (SM1)
• Who on Earth - The Romans - Read about the alien involvement during the Roman era (Part 5)
• Allies - Rajesh Singh - Meet the Torchwood scientist and victim of the Cult of Skaro (RJ1)
• Alien Worlds - Ood Sphere - Visit the home planet of the tentacle-face aliens (OO1)
• Enemies - The Naismiths - Find out about this super-rich father-daughter team (NA1)
• Behind the Scenes - Faithful Friend - Bernard Cribbins talks about his two Doctors (Part 56)
• Episode Guide - The End of Time Part 2 - Someone comes knocking for the Doctor (EP 4.18)
• Technology - Hesperus - Take a look at the inner workings of this Vinvocci ship (HE1)

Issue 57 (09/03/2011)

The DVD

Enlightenment - The Black Guardian increases his pressure upon Turlough, but will he actually kill the Doctor?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Enlightenment - The Doctor and his companions get involved with a race through space (DOC 5.12)
• Allies - Father Octavian - The man who knew what River Song had done (FO1)
• Who on Earth - Stolen Artifacts - The Doctor and other aliens keep coming to Earth (Part 6)
• Enemies - Eternals - Find out more about this mysterious race from outside time itself (ET1)
• The Doctor - Time for Change -Re-live the Eleventh Doctor's first adventures (Part 57)
• Alien Worlds - Deva Loka - Visit the jungle planet that was home to the Mara (DL1)
• Flashback - Silver Showdown - Watch the quicksilver menace take out the Cybermen (DR5-4)
• Technology - SS Shadow - Jump onboard the Edwardian yacht that sailed through space (SH1)
• Behind the Scenes - Enlightened Companion - Mark Strickson talks about his role in Enlightenment (Part 57)

Issue 58 (23/03/2011)

The DVD

Destiny of the Daleks - Unwittingly landing on Skaro, the Doctor meets a genius he thought he'd seen the last of...

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Destiny of the Daleks - The Doctor thought he'd seen the last of Davros, but he was wrong (DOC 4.30)
• Allies - Rory Williams - Introducing one of the Doctor's most recent companions (RW1)
• Enemies - 'Margaret' Slitheen - Meet a mean green alien Slitheen (SL2)
• Who on Earth - History Makers - Learn more of Earth's history and interventions from aliens (Part 7)
• Allies - Lucy Saxon - The woman who married a Time Lord and then tried to kill him (SX1)
• Alien Worlds - Skaro - Visit the Dalek's mysterious home planet (SK1)
• Enemies - Tetraps - Find out about the bat-like creatures battled by the Seventh Doctor (TE1)
• Technology - Davros' Chair - Take a seat and look at the inner workings of Davros' travel unit (DV1)
• Behind the Scenes - Boy Star - Matthew Waterhouse talks about his early days as companion Adric (Part 58)

Thank you for reading! Drop a comment with your thoughts or suggestions! They will be greatly appreciated!

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Ten: Issues 49-53

Introduction

Hello readers! In this part, the DVDs visit the Fourth Doctor's debut with a giant robot, part one of the Black Guardian trilogy and an assassin strikes when the Doctor visits Gallifrey! Also, Sarah Jane makes her debut and the series' final story of the classic era.

Issue 49 (17/11/2010)

The DVD

Robot - Can the newly regenerated Fourth Doctor save Sarah Jane from the grips of a giant robot?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Enemies - Foamasi - Meet the alien gangsters who tried to take over the Leisure Hive (FO1)
• Allies - Captain Magambo - This UNIT officer helped to save two different Earths (MG1)
• The Doctor - Scarecrows and Statues - The Tenth Doctor decides to become human (Part 49)
• Enemies - Borusa - The Doctor's old tutor became a power-mad president (Part 49)
• Flashback - Ice Cold Invaders - The Cybermen make their very first appearance (DR1-4)
• Allies - New Humans - Discover how the human race was reborn on another world (NW1)
• Behind the Scenes - Going Boho - Take a peek inside the Fourth Doctor's wardrobe (Part 49)
• Episode Guide - Robot - A newly regenerated Doctor must face a giant robot (DOC 4.1)
• Technology - K1 Robot - Get under the skin of the robot who fell in love with Sarah Jane (KR1)

Issue 50 (01/12/2010)

The DVD

Mawdryn Undead - The Doctor bumps into an old friend and meets a new companion, but can he be trusted?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Enemies - Cobb - Find out about the man who tried to kill the Tenth Doctor (CB1)
• Allies - Ben and Polly - Meet the first companions to see the Doctor regenerate (BP1)
• The Doctor - Earth in Peril - The Doctor faces his old enemy once again (Part 50)
• Enemies - Helen A - The sigary-sweet villain who tried to ban sadness (HE1)
• Allies - Doctor Moon - Was everything as it seemed with this sinister physician? (DM1)
• Behind the Scenes - Friend or Foe? - Read our exclusive interview with Mark Strickson (Part 50)
• Enemies - Meglos - Introducing the spiky-faced monster who faced the Fourth Doctor (MG1)
• Episode Guide - Mawdryn Undead - Can you make sense of this timey-wimey adventure? (DOC 5.10)
• Technology - Time Station - Take a look inside this vast piece of Time Lord technology (LO1)

Issue 51 (15/12/2010)

The DVD

Survival - The Seventh Doctor and Ace battle the Master to round off 28 years of Classic Doctor Who.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

This issue saw the inclusion of two new sections of the magazine: Who on Earth (Recounting the Doctor's adventures on Earth) and Alien Worlds (Guide to the many places the Doctor has visited on his travels).

• Allies - Liz 10 - The once and future queen who ruled Starship UK (LI1)
• Technology - Sontaran Swagger Stick - Take a closer look at this piece of knock-out alien tech (SN3)
• Who on Earth - Earth Born - Find out about the Earth's origins and the Doctor's involvement in them (Part 1)
• Flashback - A Gift of Death - The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane witness a terrifying murder (DR4-5)
• Enemies - The Last Dalek - Meet the Dalek who was far from the last of its kind (DL11)
• The Doctor - Fire and Ice - The Tenth Doctor and Donna start their travels together (Part 51)
• Alien Worlds - Malcassairo - Your ultimate guide to the planet at the end of the universe (MA1)
• Episode Guide - Survival - The Seventh Doctor and the Master fight like animals (DOC 7.12)
• Behind the Scenes - Ace's High - An exclusive interview with Sophie Aldred, who brought Ace to life (Part 51)

Issue 52 (29/12/2010)

The DVD

The Deadly Assassin - The Doctor returns to Gallifrey, where an assassination leads to an iconic showdown!

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Deadly Assassin - The Doctor is accused of murder on his home planet (DOC 4.14)
• Enemies - Luke Rattigan - Find out about the boy genius who wasn't really that smart (LR1)
• Who on Earth - Alien Gods - Discover how creatures from other worlds influenced early Earth (Part 2)
• Allies - Gwen Cooper - Meet one of Captain Jack's colleagues at Torchwood (GC1)
• Technology - Cybermats - Look beneath the metal skin of these Cyber-bugs (CY3)
• The Doctor - Noble Sacrifices - Find out how Jenny and River Song gave their lives for the Doctor (Part 52)
• Behind the Scenes - Challenge Anneke - We talm to Anneke Wills, who played swinging sixties companion Polly (Part 52)
• Alien Worlds - Gallifrey - Visit the planet that the Time Lords call home (GA1)
• Enemies - Autons - Read all about the Nestene Consciousness' plastic minions (AU1)

Issue 53 (12/01/2011)

The DVD

The Time Warrior - The Third Doctor and a stowaway Sarah Jane join forces to battle a Sontaran in the Middle Ages

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Allies - Winston Churchill - Meet the British Prime Minister who thought the Daleks were on his side (WC1)
• Alien Worlds - Androzani Minor - Visit the planet that ended the Fifth Doctor's life (AM1)
• The Doctor - Reality Destroyed - The Doctor loses another companion as Donna leaves the TARDIS (Part 53)
• Enemies - Irongron - Face the medieval man who worked with a Sontaran (IR1)
• Flashback - Pest Control - See the Third Doctor face some giant mutant maggots (DR3-5)
• Who on Earth - Meddlers in Time - Find out how Earth has been influenced by alien intervention (Part 53)
• Behind the Scenes - Pretty Polly - Part two of our interview with ex-companion Anneke Wills (TC1)
• Episode Guide - The Time Warrior - The Doctor makes a new friend and meet a new enemy (DOC 3.20)
• Technology - Cyber Ship - Step into the Cyber-shuttle that landed on Earth (CY4)

Thank you for reading! Drop a comment with your thoughts or suggestions! They will be greatly appreciated!

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Nine: Issues 44-48

Introduction

Hello readers! In this part, the DVDs visit the Third Doctor's trouble with parallel worlds, a Double Doctor adventure in Spain, and the Fourth Doctor's final stand against the Master. Also featured is the debut of the Fifth Doctor and some very large maggots! Enjoy!

Issue 44 (08/09/2010)

The DVD

Inferno - The Third Doctor has a bad case of deja vu as he suffers similar troubles in parallel universes.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Inferno - The Third Doctor faces death in a parallel universe (DOC 3.4)
• Enemies - Morgaine - Meet the evil sorceress from another dimension (MO1)
• Allies - Jake Simmonds - This member of the Preachers helped save two worlds (JS1)
• Enemies - Voc Robots - Discover creepy mechanical men with murder in mind (VR1)
• The Doctor - Friends and Foes - The Tenth Doctor's adventures in time and space begin (Part 44)
• Allies - Zoe Heriot - Was this companion really as clever as the Second Doctor? (ZH1)
• Behind the Scenes - Getting into Character - Actor Christopher Benjamin has worked with three different Doctors (Part 44)
• Technology - Yeti - An exclusive look beneath the fur of these alien robots (YE1)
• Enemies - Jagrafess - This blobby monstosity ruled the Human Empire (JG1)

Issue 45 (22/09/2010)

The DVD

The Two Doctors - The Doctor takes a visit to Spain, where he meets himself and and an old enemy.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Enemies - The Graske - The terror that caused nightmares for the Doctor and Sarah Jane (GK1)
• Technology - Jabe's Scanner - Take a look at Tree People technology from the year 5 billion (JB1)
• Allies - The Watcher - This projection of the future haunted the Fourth Doctor (WA1)
• The Doctor - Rebirth of the Cybermen - Face the creatures that want to steal your humanity or destroy it (Part 45)
• Enemies - Lady Peinforte - Meet the woman who wanted the power of a Gallifreyan weapon (PN1)
• Allies - Titanic Passengers - Who survived the meteoroid disaster on the Starship Titanic (TT1)
• Flashback - Hospital Horror - Discover why Sarah Jane is about to get the shock of her life (DR4-4)
• Episode Guide - The Two Doctors - Two versions of the same Time Lord join forces to defeat the Sontarans (DOC 6.5)
• Behind the Scenes - Highland Fling - The second part of our interview with Jamie actor Frazer Hines (Part 45)

Issue 46 (06/10/2010)

The DVD

Logopolis - The Fourth Doctor makes his final stand against The Master.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Logopolis - The Master's machinations could mean the end of everything (DOC 4.41)
• Allies - Martha's Family - Keep up with the Joneses and their adventures with the Tenth Doctor (MJ3)
• Enemies - Origins of the Cybermen - Think you know about the Cybermen? Think again (CY6)
• The Doctor - Daleks vs Cybermen - Earth is caught in the crossfire when these two foes declare war (Part 46)
• Enemies - Axos - Dare you face the parasitic creature fought by the Third Doctor? (AX1)
• Allies - Victoria Waterfield - Meet the orphaned companion who was always terrified (VW1)
• Technology - Tissue Compression Eliminator - The weapon of choice for the early incarnations of the Master (TC1)
• Enemies - The Master Lives - How the Master's fight for survival turned to desperation (MS4)
• Behind the Scenes - Coming of Age - Christopher H Bidmead reveals the secrets of season 18 (Part 46)

Issue 47 (20/10/2010)

The DVD

Castrovalva - A newly regenerated Fifth Doctor needs to fight the Master in a topsy-turvy world!

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Castrovalva - Can such a tranquil place as Castrovalva really be a deadly trap? (DOC 5.1)
• Allies - Hath - Meet one of mankind's oddest allies - a fiercest enemies (HT1)
• Enemies - Sky Sylvestry - A trip to Midnight changed this poor woman's life for ever (SV1)
• The Doctor - Spiders, Cats and Witches - The Tenth Doctor and his new friends encounter toil and trouble (Part 47)
• Allies - Emilia Rumford - This elderly archaeologist battled The Stones of Blood (ER1)
• Flashback - Double Trouble - Find out how the Doctor got rid of his evil doppelganger (DR2-5)
• Behind the Scenes - Mad World - The second part of our chat with Christopher H Bidmead (Part 47)
• Enemies - Time Lords - Discover the rogues gallery of misfits behind the legend (LO1)
• Technology - Torchwood Telescope - This Victorian device did more than just stargaze (TS1)

Issue 48 (03/11/2010)

The DVD

The Green Death - After battling a supercomputer and some giant maggots, Jo leaves the Doctor for a professor

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Green Death - While investigating an eco disaster, the Doctor's companion finds love (DOC 3.19)
• Enemies - Sil - Introducing the foul slug like alien who was obsessed with money (SI1)
• Allies - Eddison Hall Guests - Meet and greet the unfortunate party-goers who faced the Vespiform (ED1)
• Enemies - Kess - This brutal guard took pleasure in wreaking violence on the Ood (KS1)
• The Doctor - Genetic Horrors - The Tenth Doctor meets Daleks once again (Part 48)
• Behind the Scenes - Jo Goes - Find out why Jo Grant actress Katy Manning left Doctor Who (Part 48)
• Enemies - Field Major Styke - Take a look at the Sontaran who experimented on humans (SN4)
• Allies - River Song - The intriguing woman from the Doctor's past... and future (RS1)
• Technology - Who-Mobile - Get behind the Wheel of the Third Doctor's amazing vehicle (WH1)

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Death Count - Earthshock

Hello readers! In this edition of the Death Count series, I will be counting up the deaths in a story which features the shock return of a sinister enemy and the shock departure of a companion. It is, of course, the Fifth Doctor story Earthshock.

About this Story

Title	Earthshock
No. of Episodes	4
Season No. Serial No.	Season 19 Serial 6
Broadcast Dates	8th Mar - 16th Mar 1982
Run-Time	97' 45"
Doctor	Fifth Doctor
Companion	Adric Nyssa Tegan Jovanka

The Cybermen meet their worst enemy

Synopsis

The Doctor and his companions land in a fossil-filled cave system where androids are killing a group of fossil hunters. Here, the Doctor uncovers and stops a plan to destroy Earth, but the Cybermen soon put their backup plan into action. With a large space freighter on collision course with Earth, who will make it out alive?

The Death Count

Episode One

Character	Time of Death	Description
Wounded Trooper	15' 31"	Killed by android
Wounded Trooper	15' 31"	Killed by android
Snyder	15' 32"	Killed by android
Trooper	19' 29"	Killed by android
Trooper	19' 29"	killed by android
Mitchell	19' 29"	Killed by android
Trooper	22' 17"	Killed by android
Trooper	22' 17"	Killed by android

The Doctor and his friends are attacked
in the cave system

Death Toll:

8

Death Rating:

32.76 (Yellow)

Episode Two

Character	Time of Death	Description
Android	5' 03"	Killed by troopers
Android	5' 03"	Killed by Scott
Crew Member	22' 22"	Killed by Cyberman
Crew Member	22' 22"	Killed by Cyberman

The Doctor and Adric find some bodies

Death Toll:

4

Death Rating:

16.38 (Mint)

Episode Three

Character	Time of Death	Description
Crew Member	11' 16"	Killed by Cybermen
Crew Member	11' 20"	Killed by Cybermen
Crew Member	13' 06"	Killed by Cybermen
Crew Member	13' 06"	Killed by Cybermen
Cyberman	18' 53"	Killed by Tegan
Ringway	21' 06"	Killed by Cyberman

Tegan fights back against the Cybermen

Death Toll:

6

Death Rating:

24.56 (Green)

Episode Four

Character	Time of Death	Description
Cyberman	5' 25"	Killed by troopers
Kyle	5' 39"	Killed by Cyberman
Cyberman	5' 46"	Killed by Scott
Cyberman	13' 18"	Killed by Scott
Cyberman	13' 23"	Killed by Scott
Cyberman	15' 47"	Killed by Scott
Cyberman	16' 09"	Killed by Scott
Cyberman	16' 38"	Killed by Scott
Cyber Leader	21' 14"	Killed by the Doctor, used gold and a gun
Cyber Lieutenant	22' 00"	Injuries caused by troopers
Cyberman	22' 14"	Killed by Nyssa
Adric	22' 32"	Killed when freighter crashes into Earth

Adric realises his fate

Death Toll:

12

Death Rating:

49.01 (Orange)

Overall

Death Toll:

30

Death Rating:

30.69 (Yellow)

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Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Eight: Issues 39-43

Introduction

Hello readers! This part contains the Seventh Doctor's battle against ultimate evil, a renegade Time Lord that isn't the Master and the Fifth Doctor's battle to prevent a plague. Also, the Fourth Doctor turns Sherlock! Enjoy!

Issue 39 (30/06/2010)

The DVD

The Curse of Fenric - The Doctor battles the ultimate evil while Ace makes a life-changing discovery.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Allies - Wilfred Mott - The Tenth Doctor's final companion was Donna's grandad (WM1)
• Technology - Chameleon Arch - Read about this fearsome Gallifreyan gene-rewriting device (CA1)
• Enemies - Haemovores - These hideous vampires rose from the freezing sea (HA1)
• The Doctor - Angels and Demons - Ace's adventures with the Seventh Doctor get a lot darker (Part 39)
• Allies - Nyssa - Meet the noblest of the Fifth Doctor's companions (NY1)
• Behind the Scenes - Write Again! - The second part of our interview with writer Terrance Dicks (Part 39)
• Flashback - Man Overboard - What is an Edwardian sailing yacht doing in space? (DR5-3)
• Episode Guide - The Curse of Fenric - The Seventh Doctor faces an evil from the dawn of time (DOC 7.11)
• Enemies - The Flood - Learn all about these horrific creatures from the Red Planet (FL1)

Issue 40 (14/07/2010)

The DVD

The Brain of Morbius - The Doctor and Sarah Jane encounter a renegade Time Lord on Karn

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Brain of Morbius - The Fourth Doctor takes on a mad Time Lord monster (DOC 4.10)
• Enemies - Klineman Halpen - The unscrupulous businessman learned a terrible lesson (KH1)
• Allies - Jamie McCrimmon - Read all about the Second Doctor's Scottish companion (JM1)
• The Doctor - Fight for Survival - The Seventh Doctor's time is coming to an end (Part 40)
• Enemies - The Valeyard - Who is the man in black who want to destroy the Doctor? (VL1)
• Allies - Soloman - Meet the Hooverville hero who stood up to the Daleks (SM1)
• Behind the Scenes - Terrible Time Lords - If only all Gallifreyans were as peace-loving as the Doctor (Part 40)
• The Doctor - The Sixth Doctor - The boldest, brashest Time Lord ever steps up (DOC 6)
• Technology - Sontaran Warship - Take a look inside the fearsome flagship from the shipyards of Sontar (SN2)

Issue 41 (28/07/2010)

The DVD

The Talons of Weng-Chiang - The Doctor and Leela face a Chinese gang, giant rats, and a powerful man from the future!

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Talons of Weng-Chiang - The Fourth Doctor and Leela unravel a Victorian mystery (DOC 4.17)
• Allies - Vinvocci - Meet the spiky green aliens who absolutely do not look like cacti (VV1)
• The Doctor - Sole Survivor - The Time War is over, but the Ninth Doctor is far from happy (Part 41)
• Enemies - The Master: Reborn - The deranged Time Lord manages to cheat death itself (MS3)
• Flashback - Mind the Gap - The Second Doctor dodges Yeti on the London Underground (DR2-6)
• Allies - Susan Foreman - The Doctor's Granddaughter was a very mysterious figure (SF1)
• Behind the Scenes - Clan TARDIS - Actor Frazer Hines talks about his time playing Jamie McCrimmon (Part 41)
• Technology - Vortex Manipulator - Check out Captain Jack's amazing time-hopping wristwatch (VM1)
• Enemies - Sisters of Plenitude - The sinister Catkind nurses of New Earth have a cure for everything (SS1)

Issue 42 (11/08/2010)

The DVD

The Visitation - The Doctor and his fellow travellers try to stop an alien plague wiping out the human race.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Enemies - Dalek Caan - Meet the member of the Cult of Skaro who went insane (DL9)
• Allies - Richard Mace - Thespian, highwayman and adventurer, a man of many talents (RM1)
• Technology - Tribophysical Extrapolator - Surf's up with Margaret Slitheen's pan-dimensional board (TR1)
• The Doctor - Daleks and Zombies - The Ninth Doctor makes a horrifying discovery in the year 2012 (Part 42)
• Enemies - Miss Foster - Her spoonful of sugar helped the Adipose dieting pills go down (FS1)
• Allies - Sanctuar Base Staff - Find out who lived and who died on the planet Krop Tor (SB1)
• Enemies - The Rani - This cold and calculating Time Lord was nothing but trouble (RN1)
• Episode Guide - The Visitation - The Fifth Doctor faces alien convicts in Old London Town (DOC 5.4)
• Behind the Scenes - Robots and Reboots - The third part of our exclusive chat with writer Terrance Dicks (Part 42)

Issue 43 (25/08/2010)

The DVD

The Hand of Fear - After an encounter with a Kastrian in a quarry, Sarah Jane has a difficult decision to make.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Hand of Fear - Srah Jane's travels with the Fourth Doctor come to an end (DOC 4.13)
• Enemies - Lord President - Discover the secret history of Rassilon the mad Time Lord (LP1)
• Allies - The Keeper of Traken - Was this elderly guardian of untold power a match for the Master? (KT1)
• The Doctor - Earth in Danger - The Ninth Doctor faces his final challenge in the year 200,100 (Part 43)
• Enemies - Commander Linx - The first Sontaran ever seen on screen was also the most cunning (SN3)
• Allies - Shadow Architect - Meet the protector of the Holy Writ of the Shadow Proclamation (SA1)
• Flashback - Dead in the Water - The Sea Devils swim into action and attack a Navy submarine (DR3-4)
• Technology - Bowie Base One - Take a closer look at this infamous human outpost on Mars (BB1)
• Behind the Scenes - Sci-Fi Serious - Meet Bob Baker, one half of the writing team that created K-9 (Part 43)

Thank you for reading! Drop a comment with your thoughts or suggestions! They will be greatly appreciated!

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Seven: Issues 34-38

Introduction

Hello readers! In this part, the issues include the Third Doctor's debut, the Fifth Doctor's swan song, and the Fifth and Sixth Doctor's involvement in the Dalek civil war! Enjoy!

Issue 34 (21/04/2010)

The DVD

Resurrection of the Daleks - Dalek Civil war breaks out! Can the Doctor stop it before the death toll rises higher?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Resurrection of the Daleks - Can the Fifth Doctor prevent the reawakening of Davros? (DOC 5.17)
• Allies - Adelaide Brooke - Meet one of the most important women in human history (AB1)
• Enemies - The Malus - Peel back the plaster and come face to face with evil (ML1)
• The Doctor - Slugs and Cybermen - The Sixth Doctor faces a host of alien aggressors (Part 34)
• Enemies - Gelth - Discover the history of the extraterrestrial phantoms (GL1)
• Allies - Caecilius' Family - Read about the Roman family who survived Pompeii (CL1)
• Enemies - Commander Lytton - The mercenary worked for the Daleks and met two Doctors (LY1)
• Technology - Adipose Ship - Take a peek inside the nursery ship that came to Earth (AS1)
• Behind the Scenes - Doctor, Doctor - An exclusive interview with the Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison (Part 34)

Issue 35 (05/05/2010)

The DVD

Spearhead from Space - The Doctor begins his exile, and he arrived just in time....

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Spearhead from Space - The Newly regenerated Third Doctor battles Autons (DOC 3.1)
• Allies - Natural Ood - Discover the squid faced aliens in thier native state (OO1)
• The Doctor - Doctor in Distress - The Sixth Doctor must rescue the Second (Part 35)
• Enemies - Family of Blood - Meet the family who liked to slay together (FM1)
• Allies - Liz Shaw - The Third Doctor's first companion was a brainy scientist (LS1)
• Flashback - Big Freeze - Victoria must escape the grip of a Martian warrior (DR2-4)
• Behind the Scenes - Shaw Thing - Exclusive interview with Caroline John, who played Liz Shaw (Part 35)
• The Doctor - Tenth Doctor - Look back over the life and times of Doctor number 10 (DOC 10)
• Technology - Bessie - Take a peek under the bonnet of the Doctor's vintage car (BE1)

Issue 36 (19/05/2010)

The DVD

The Caves of Androzani - The Doctor and Peri land on Androzani Minor, where they come into contact with a deadly disease. But will they pull through?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Technology - Sonic Pen - it's not only the Doctor who has sonic technology (SC5)
• Enemies - Captain Hardaker - Meet the captain who planned to go sown with his ship (HD1)
• Allies - Laszlo - This bizarre but tragic tale of the pig and the showgirl (LZ1)
• The Doctor - Doctor on Trial - Why has the Doctor been kidnapped by Time Lords? (Part 36)
• Enemies - Headmaster Finch - The leader of the alien Krillitanes was one smooth operator (FN1)
• Allies - Peri - This Californian student had a wild ride in the TARDIS (PR1)
• Behind the Scenes - Script Supremo - Exclusive interview with Doctor Who legend Terrance Dicks (Part 36)
• Episode Guide - The Caves of Androzani - Prepare for a white-knuckle ride as the Fifth Doctor faces death (DOC 5.19)
• The Doctor - The First Doctor - Journey into the past and meet the Doctor's original incarnation (DOC 1)

Issue 37 (02/06/2010)

The DVD

City of Death - The Doctor takes Romana sightseeing in Paris. However, their trip is interrupted by an alien from long ago.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - City of Death - The Fourth Doctor and Romana enjoy a Parisian caper (DOC 4.31)
• Allies - Colonel Mace - Read the secret fil on UNIT's commanding officer (CM1)
• The Doctor - Sixes and Sevens - The Seventh Doctor battles Tetraps, Bannermen and a dragon. (Part 37)
• Enemies - Scaroth - Behold the one-eyed creature whose ship created life on Earth (Part 37)
• Allies - Ian Chesterton - This 1960s schoolteacher was abducted by the Doctor (IC1)
• Enemies - Cassandra - Meet the last human - or what's left of her (CS1)
• Flashback - Devil Doll - Jo Grant gets a nasty present from the Nestene Consciousness (DR3-3)
• Behind the Scenes - Location, Location, Location - Your guided tour of Doctor who in London and Cardiff (Part 37)
• Technology - Jagaroth Ship - Check out the interior of this weird spider-like spacecraft (JS1)

Issue 38 (16/06/2010)

The DVD

Revelation of the Daleks - Learning of the death of an old friend, the Doctor visits Necros to find gruesome schemes taking place.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Revelation of the Daleks - Davros returns with his grisliest scheme yet (DOC 6.7)
• Enemies - General Staal - The Commander of the Tenth Sontaran Battle Fleet unmasked (SN2)
• Allies - Melanie Bush - Meet the original fiery red-head who journeyed in the TARDIS (MB1)
• Enemies - Mercy Hartigan - How one Victorian lady became a metal giant (MH1)
• The Doctor - Ancient Artifacts - How far will the Seventh Doctor go to ensure victory? (Part 38)
• Enemies - Glass Dalek - Gaze in horror at the most gruesome Dalek ever (DL10)
• Allies - Mr Copper - This elderly historian from Sto proved he was young at heart (MC1)
• Behind the Scenes - Action Man - The second part of our exclusive Graeme Harper interview (Part 38)
• Technology - Platform One - Travel to the end of the world in ultimate style and comfort (PL1)

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Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Six: Issues 29-33

Introduction

Hello readers, and welcome to the sixth part of this blog series! From this point, the series moved to releasing unordered Classical stories. The issues covered in these parts include Daleks, Davros, Cybermen and a special Multi-Doctor story for the 10th Anniversary in 1973. Enjoy!

Issue 29 (10/02/2010)

The DVD

Remembrance of the Daleks - The Doctor is caught up in the Dalek civil war, but can he stop either side gaining the Hand of Omega?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Enemies - Max Capricorn - Take a look at the fiendish mastermind behind the Titanic disaster (MX1)
• Allies - Professor Yana - Read about the Master's human alter ego who was good (YN1)
• Behind the Scenes - Andrew Cartmel Interview - The script editor of the Seventh Doctor's adventures opens up (Part 29)
• The Doctor - A New Era - The Doctor is reborn once more, this time a younger man (Part 29)
• Flashback - Spearhead - Witness a bizarre confrontation between battling alien insects (DR1-3)
• Allies - Intrusion Counter-Measures Group - Meet the people who were the forerunners of UNIT (IG1)
• Enemies - Abzorbaloff - Read about the big, green monster from Clom (AB1)
• Episode Guide - Remembrance of the Daleks - The Seventh Doctor takes on two Dalek armies at once (DOC 7.5)
• Technology - Imperial Dalek Shuttle - Step inside the ship that landed in London in the 1960s (DL2)

Issue 30 (24/02/2010)

The DVD

The Three Doctors - The Doctor teams up with himself (twice) to save the universe from Omega.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - The Three Doctors - Find out what happens when you break the First Law of Time (DOC 3.15)
• Enemies - Futurekind - Read about the toothy terrors from the end of the universe (FK1)
• The Doctor - Shock Return - Companions aren't immortal, as Adric finds out (Part 30)
• Allies - Jo Grant - Meet the Third Doctor's unscientific assistant (Part 30)
• Enemies - The Empty Child - Keep your distance from the zombie who wanted his mummy (EC1)
• Allies - Draconians - Not all aliens the Doctor meets are bad (DR1)
• Enemies - The Wire - Are you sitting comfortably? Then let her begin (WR1)
• Behind the Scenes - Companion Piece - An exclusive interview with Katy Manning who played Jo Grant (Part 30)
• Technology - Sycorax Ship - Step inside the spaceship that truly rocks (SY1)

Issue 31 (10/03/2010)

The DVD

Genesis of the Daleks - The Doctor learns of the Daleks' creation, but can he stop it?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Technology - Sonic Screwdriver - The early days of the handiest piece of Time Lord tech (SC4)
• Enemies - Empress of the Racnoss - This ancient monster planned the feed humanity to her offspring (RC1)
• The Doctor - Friends and Foes - The Fifth Doctor meets old friends and faces deadly enemies (Part 31)
• Allies - Kamelion - This shape-changing robot had a strange life on board the TARDIS (KA1)
• Flashback - Big Top Terror - The Seventh Doctor and Ace face sinister clowns (DR7-2)
• Allies - Reinette - She knew the Doctor all he rlife. He knew her for just one day (RN1)
• Enemies - The Black Guardian - Meet possibly the most dangerous being in existence (BG1)
• Episode Guide - Genesis of the Daleks - The Fourth Doctor is on a mission for the Time Lords (DOC 4.4)
• Behind the Scenes - Re-Imagining the Daleks - An exclusive interview with Robert Shearman, writer of Dalek (Part 31)

Issue 32 (24/03/2010)

The DVD

Earthshock - When Cybermen hijack a space freighter, life on Earth is at stake!

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Earthshock - The Doctor faces Cybermen and the death of a companion (DOC 5.6)
• Enemies - Clockwork Robots - Find out exactly what makes these androids tick (CR1)
• The Doctor - Friends Reunited - The Fifth Doctor must team up with his former selves (Part 32)
• Allies - Queen Victoria - The monarch who was saved from a werewolf's jaws by the Doctor (QV1)
• Behind the Scenes - The Other Doctors - More actors have played the Doctor then you might think (Part 32)
• Allies - Adric - Read about the companion who lost his life to save the world (AD1)
• Enemies - Kandyman - This villain with a sweet tooth terrorised the Seventh Doctor (KA1)
• Technology - Space Freighter - Step inside the craft that housed thousands of Cybermen (SF1)
• The Doctor - Seventh Doctor - Meet the eccentric yet uncompromising incarnation of the Doctor (EP 4.7)

Issue 33 (07/04/2010)

The DVD

Pyramids of Mars - The Doctor and Sarah Jane face Mummies and a god-like being.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

• Episode Guide - Pyramids of Mars - The Fourth Doctor faces a being the wants to destroy all life (DOC 4.8)
• Allies - Tim Latimer - How a 20th Century schoolboy helped defeat the Family of Blood (TL1)
• The Doctor - Changing Faces - Not everyone's happy about the new face in the TARDIS (Part 33)
• Allies - Barbara Wright - One of the Doctor's first companions, and one of the bravest (BW1)
• Flashback - Power Point - Davros turns the tables on the assassin hired to kill him (DR6-2)
• Enemies - Mr Magpie - There was only one escape for the man trapped by the Wire (MA1)
• Behind the Scenes - Writing the Past - The Fires of Pompeii writer James Moran feels the heat (Part 33)
• Technology - Gadget - A closer look at the robot from the ill-fated Bowie Base One (GD1)
• Enemies - Sibylline Sisterhood - Discover the women only cult betrayed by the fiery Pyrovile (SB1)

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