Beginner’s Guide to Doctor Who (part 1)
(As promised, here is the first installment of the Beginner’s Guide to Doctor Who. Mom? You can rest easy now. Let’s begin at the very beginning, shall we?)
Doctor Who in an extremely popular British Science Fiction television show. The classic show began on 23 November 1963. Rumour has it that the premiere was pushed back a bit due to coverage of the assassination of American President John F. Kennedy the previous day. This version of the show ran until December 1989. It was followed in 1996 by a TV movie (which many agree had a terrible story, but a great Doctor.) The current incarnation of the show began in 2005 and has run for four series. 2009 will only see four specials instead of a full series while we transition from one head writer to another. The fifth series will play as usual in 2010.
Now that you know how long the show has been around, I should probably tell you what it’s about. The show focuses on the main character, an enigmatic alien known as The Doctor. Throughout the years, he has been joined by any number of companions in his travels. They travel through time and space in his ship known as the TARDIS and encounter all sorts of baddies…that they trounce. That’s pretty much the formula. Simple, yes, but open to nearly endless variety.
One last thing. Contrary to popular belief, Doctor Who is not a Children’s show. It is specifically a show designed to be enjoyed by the whole family together.
Next time: We look at The Doctor and the men who have played him.
January 27th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Did you know “Doctor Who” was a answer on the game show Chain Reaction?
I guess it shows our favorite show has had a global impact.
January 30th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Our show is everywhere.