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Jodie Whittaker wants to encourage the “other half” of the population as the first female Doctor

Jodie Whittaker wants to encourage the “other half” of the population as the first female Doctor

After over half a century onscreen, Doctor Who is facing one of its biggest changes yet, with Jodie Whittaker set to appear as the first female version of the ever-changing lead character when the series returns this autumn. And in an exclusive Radio Times interview Whittaker has revealed exactly how much it means to her to be the first woman given the role, hoping that she can inspire female fans as a character they could truly imagine themselves being for…

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Doctor Who Magazine 527

Doctor Who Magazine 527

DOCTOR WHO STARS WENDY PADBURY, CAROLE ANN FORD AND SOPHIE ALDRED TALK EXCLUSIVELY IN DWM! Wendy Padbury, who played Second Doctor companion Zoe, recalls how the part she played in Doctor Who was ahead of its time: “She was a strong character for the period. I didn’t quite realise at the time … She thought she was cleverer than the Doctor, brighter. Zoe would never get offended by the Doctor; she knows she’s the brightest and doesn’t see what the problem is. I’ve met two or three people who became astrophysicists because of…

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The Essential Doctor Who: Adventures in the Future

The Essential Doctor Who: Adventures in the Future

Doctor Who’s predictions of the future have depicted the destruction of planet Earth and the ultimate collapse of the universe. Alien superpowers have subjugated star systems and galactic empires have fallen, leaving only a few witnesses to the end of time itself. This lavish publication sets the TARDIS co-ordinates for a journey into this dangerous realm, exploring landmark episodes and meeting the talents who brought them to the screen. Packed full of exclusive features, including a wealth of previously unseen…

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Doctor Who Magazine 526

Doctor Who Magazine 526

TOM BAKER REVISITS HIS FIRST SERIES AS THE DOCTOR IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! As part of DWM’s detailed preview of the forthcoming Season 12 Blu-ray set, Tom Baker reflects on the role that changed his life. “You know, Doctor Who is nothing to do with science fiction,” he says. “It’s nothing to do with anything. It’s a bit like religion really, in that all you have to do is believe it. And I can believe any old nonsense.” Also in…

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Doctor Who Magazine 525

Doctor Who Magazine 525

From scenes which didn’t make the final cut to characters who were completely edited out… Issue 525 of Doctor Who Magazine brings you the best bits of Doctor Who you never got to see! Doctor Who Magazine 525 also includes: • An interview with Will Oswald, an editor on Doctor Who from 2007 to 2017 • DWM chats to Michelle Ryan about the return of her character Lady Christina de Souza • The Time Team returns – and they’ve regenerated!…

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TOMORROW, WE’LL SEE THE THIRTEENTH DOCTOR’S FIRST APPEARANCE IN A COMIC

TOMORROW, WE’LL SEE THE THIRTEENTH DOCTOR’S FIRST APPEARANCE IN A COMIC

A new day dawns for the Doctor! Titan Comics 2018’s epic journey starts with Free Comic Book Day’s Doctor Who comic! Join the Doctor on May 5 for a free and new-reader-friendly tour through the Doctor’s many incarnations, packed with action, heart, and adventure, and tales that tease 2018’s epic journey! Perfect for new readers and long-term fans alike, this is the ultimate jumping on point and tease for the future, including the first appearance of the Thirteenth Doctor in…

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DWM Special 49 – “In the Studio”

DWM Special 49 – “In the Studio”

DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE SPECIAL EDITION “IN THE STUDIO” In 1963 Sydney Newman and Donald Wilson devised an ambitious concept that would stretch the BBC’s technical resources to the limit. In its earliest days Doctor Who was jeopardised by a fierce dispute over facilities. The programme survived, but never stopped demanding the very best from its studios and dedicated crews. The latest Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition tells the story of the series’ sometimes difficult evolution from relatively primitive beginnings to the…

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Doctor Who Magazine 524

Doctor Who Magazine 524

Contents include: • Former Doctor Who showrunners Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat, and writers Jenny T Colgan and Paul Cornell, talk exclusively about their new Target Books  • Production Notes from Russell T Davies • A tribute to the late Peter Miles, who played Davros’ assistant Nyder in 1975’s Genesis of the Daleks • The never-before-told story behind the creation of Doctor Who’s 2010-17 logo  • The history of Doctor Who releases from BBC Records and Tapes  • Behind…

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