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Doctor Who (1963)

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Doctor Who Poster for the 13th Doctor
Doctor Who
TV-PG
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi

Release Date
November 23, 1963
Cast
Jodie Whittaker , Peter Capaldi , pearl mackie , Matt Smith , David Tennant , Christopher Eccleston , Sylvester McCoy , Tom Baker , Paul McGann , Peter Davison
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Seasons

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Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor on Doctor Who. 1
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How The Church on Ruby Road Unveils Doctor Who's New Science

Doctor Who's Christmas special ushers in a fantastical new era, blurring the lines between science and magic with a band of time-twisting goblins.

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Former Doctor Who Showrunner Explains Why The Doctor Is Actually 'Terrifying'

The Doctor may not be such a good guy after all according to former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat.

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Agatha Harkness gives a wicked smile in Agatha Darkhold Diaries, the Fifteenth Doctor flies his TARDIS in Doctor Who, and DCI Daniel Hegarty looks concerned about something in Criminal Record. 1
10 Exciting TV Shows To Check Out In 2024

With Echo and Doctor Who around the corner, 2024's TV lineup is shaping up to become a truly special treat for audiences everywhere.

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The 25 Deadliest Doctor Who Villains in the Franchise, Ranked

The Doctor has faced countless enemies in their long life, from somewhat silly monsters of the week to recurring universe-scale threats like Daleks.

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Beep The Meep feigns innocence, Sacha Dhawan's Master gives a devious smile, and Neil Patrick Harris's Toymaker looks stern in Doctor Who. 1
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Doctor Who: 10 Other Villains Who Should Sing A Musical Number

Doctor Who has no shortage of great villains like The Master or Toymaker, and plenty of them deserve to flex their musical muscles on screen.

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Doctor Who: Guide to the Modern Doctors for New Fans

Doctor Who's 60-year history includes the modern era that began in 2005, with Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor. Here's a handy guide to NuWho.

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10 Times the Doctor Fell in Love in Doctor Who

Doctor Who's leading Time Lord often seems a little devoid of human emotion, but every now and then the Doctor's romantic side has been revealed.

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Mel Bush looks confident on the UNIT helipad, the Fourteenth Doctor bigenerates into the Fifteenth Doctor, and the Toymaker welcomes visitors to his shop in Doctor Who The Giggle. 1
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Doctor Who: 10 Biggest Takeaways From The Giggle

The Giggle was one of the latest entries to the Doctor Who universe and fans are excited by all the incredible reveals the episode had in store.

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Every Episode Of Christopher Eccleston's Doctor Who, Ranked

Christopher Eccleston started a new era of Doctor Who and his episodes helped to re-establish Doctor Who as a modern sci-fi masterpiece.

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Why Rose Should Have Been Doctor Who's Next Companion

Fans got a surprise when a new Rose appears in Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Specials, but Rose's companion chances are quickly extinguished.

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Anita Dobson's Mrs. Flood in front of a Doctor Who logo in space. 1
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Who Is Mrs. Flood in Doctor Who?

Mrs. Flood seems like a normal neighbor in the Doctor Who Christmas Special, but her actions in the mid-credits scene suggest otherwise.

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Wilfred Mott is pleased to see the TARDIS in Wild Blue Yonder, gives a determined expression in front of a starry backdrop, and stares in horror at the Daleks roaming the streets in Doctor Who. 1
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Doctor Who: The 10 Best Wilfred Mott Quotes

Wilfred Mott, played by the late Bernard Cribbins was a beloved Doctor Who character and one-off companion. Here are his best quotes.

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The Snowmen and the Sycorax from Doctor Who's Christmas specials. 1
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10 Creepiest Christmas Villains on Doctor Who

Doctor Who brought back Christmas Specials in 2023, adding a ship of goblins to its list of terrifying festive villains. But what are the others?

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David Tennant and Ncut Gatwa in the first bigeneration on Doctor Who, in The Giggle. 1
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Doctor Who Broadcaster Fires Back at Accusations of Exposing Viewers to 'Woke Bias'

The BBC fires back at the Campaign for Common Sense following claims of exposing viewers to "woke bias" in its content.

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Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor in the Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special. 1
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How Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who Christmas Special Changed His Introduction After Test Screenings

Ncuti Gatwa's first solo outing as the Doctor was changed after the Christmas special was screened for Doctor Who fans.

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10 TV Villains The Power Rangers' Rita Repulsa Should Team Up With

The Power Rangers' conniving nemesis Rita Repulsa isn't a team player but would be even more terrifying if she allied herself with these TV villains.

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Every Bad Wolf Reference in Doctor Who - And Why They Matter

When Doctor Who returned to TV in 2005, the Doctor and Rose were followed through time and space by the words "Bad Wolf." What did it all mean?

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Richard Franklin, Doctor Who Actor, Dies at 87

Doctor Who actor Richard Franklin has passed away at the age of 87.

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Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Specials Suggest the Future Is Fantasy

Doctor Who has covered many genres in its 60 years of existence. But in that time, there's one genre that has yet to get attention - until now.

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10 Forgotten Things From the Doctor Who TV Movie That Need to Come Back

Doctor Who has had decades of stories and ideas introduced for fans to adore. But the Doctor Who TV movie offered up many concepts that should return.

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