DR. WHO
Name: Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a long-running, award-winning British science fiction television
programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a
mysterious time-traveller known as "the Doctor" who travels in his space and
time-ship, the TARDIS, which appears from the exterior to be a blue police phone
box. With his companions, he explores time and space, solving problems and
righting wrongs.
The programme is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running science
fiction television show in the world and is also a significant part of
British popular culture. It has been recognised for its imaginative
stories, creative low-budget special effects during its original run, and
pioneering use of electronic music (originally produced by the BBC Radiophonic
Workshop). In Britain and elsewhere, the show has become a cult television
favourite and has influenced generations of British television professionals,
many of whom grew up watching the series. It has received recognition from
critics and the public as one of the finest British television programmes,
including the BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series in 2006.
The programme originally ran from 1963 to 1989. A television film was made in
1996 as a backdoor pilot for a new series (which never entered production), and
the programme was successfully relaunched in 2005, produced in-house by BBC
Wales. Some development money for the new series is contributed by the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), which is credited as a co-producer. Doctor Who
has also spawned spin-offs in multiple media, including the current television
programmes Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
The show's lead character is currently portrayed by David Tennant. A Christmas
special co-starring Kylie Minogue aired in December 2007. A fourth series,
scheduled to air in 2008, is in production. For that series, Catherine Tate
will reprise her role of Donna Noble, from the 2006 Christmas special, as the
Doctor's latest companion. Midway through the series, Freema Agyeman will
also return to her role of Martha Jones, following a multi-episode guest
appearance in the Doctor Who spin-off series, Torchwood. John Barrowman will be
filming for the show after Christmas 2007, continuing his role as Captain Jack
Harkness, and Billie Piper will return as Rose Tyler for three episodes.
After a 2008 Christmas special and three further specials starring David Tennant,
scheduled to air in 2009, Doctor Who is planned to return in 2010 for a fifth
full length series.
Name: Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a long-running, award-winning British science fiction television
programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a
mysterious time-traveller known as "the Doctor" who travels in his space and
time-ship, the TARDIS, which appears from the exterior to be a blue police phone
box. With his companions, he explores time and space, solving problems and
righting wrongs.
The programme is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running science
fiction television show in the world and is also a significant part of
British popular culture. It has been recognised for its imaginative
stories, creative low-budget special effects during its original run, and
pioneering use of electronic music (originally produced by the BBC Radiophonic
Workshop). In Britain and elsewhere, the show has become a cult television
favourite and has influenced generations of British television professionals,
many of whom grew up watching the series. It has received recognition from
critics and the public as one of the finest British television programmes,
including the BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series in 2006.
The programme originally ran from 1963 to 1989. A television film was made in
1996 as a backdoor pilot for a new series (which never entered production), and
the programme was successfully relaunched in 2005, produced in-house by BBC
Wales. Some development money for the new series is contributed by the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), which is credited as a co-producer. Doctor Who
has also spawned spin-offs in multiple media, including the current television
programmes Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
The show's lead character is currently portrayed by David Tennant. A Christmas
special co-starring Kylie Minogue aired in December 2007. A fourth series,
scheduled to air in 2008, is in production. For that series, Catherine Tate
will reprise her role of Donna Noble, from the 2006 Christmas special, as the
Doctor's latest companion. Midway through the series, Freema Agyeman will
also return to her role of Martha Jones, following a multi-episode guest
appearance in the Doctor Who spin-off series, Torchwood. John Barrowman will be
filming for the show after Christmas 2007, continuing his role as Captain Jack
Harkness, and Billie Piper will return as Rose Tyler for three episodes.
After a 2008 Christmas special and three further specials starring David Tennant,
scheduled to air in 2009, Doctor Who is planned to return in 2010 for a fifth
full length series.