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  • 1960s
    It all started out as a mild curiosity in a junkyard, and now it’s turned out to be quite a great spirit of adventure
  • 1970s
    Before I was stranded on Earth, I spent all my time exploring new worlds and seeking the wonders of the universe
  • 1980s
    You know how it is, you put things off for a day and next thing you know, it’s a hundred years later
  • 1990s
    The universe hangs by such a delicate thread of points, it’s useless to meddle with it. Unless, like me, you’re a Time Lord.
  • 2000s
    We’re falling through space, you and me, clinging to the skin of this tiny little world, and if we let go…
  • 2010s
    All of time and space, everywhere and anywhere, every star that ever was. Where do you want to start?

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who. The first episode aired Saturday 23rd November 1963 at 5.15pm. In 2005 after after a 16 year absence from the BBC, Doctor Who was relaunched and became an instant success with over 10 million people watching the first episode.

The beginners guide to Doctor Who

  • The 1st Doctor

    The 1st Doctor
    William Hartnell

  • The 2nd Doctor

    The 2nd Doctor
    Patrick Troughton

  • The 3rd Doctor

    The 3rd Doctor
    Jon Pertwee

  • The 4th Doctor

    The 4th Doctor
    Tom Baker

  • The 5th Doctor

    The 5th Doctor
    Peter Davison

  • The 6th Doctor

    The 6th Doctor
    Colin Baker

  • The 7th Doctor

    The 7th Doctor
    Sylvester McCoy

  • The 8th Doctor

    The 8th Doctor
    Paul McGann

  • The 9th Doctor

    The 9th Doctor
    Christopher Eccleston

  • The 10th Doctor

    The 10th Doctor
    David Tennant

  • The 11th Doctor

    The 11th Doctor
    Matt Smith

Doctor Who Lists and Facts

Doctor Who Series 7

Cold War

Cold War features the return of the Ice Warriors. Find out more about past adventures in our Ice Warrior section.

Series 7 Structure and Facts

The new Doctor Who companion is Clara Oswin Oswald (Jenna-Louise Coleman). She remains a mystery appearing in three different time zones, she died in two of them but she is the same person.

Series 7b Episode List

  • 7b.1 The Bells of Saint John by Steven Moffat
  • 7b.2 The Rings of Akhaten by Neil Cross
  • 7b.3 The Cold War by Mark Gatiss
  • 7b.4 Hide by Neil Cross
  • 7b.5 Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS by Stephen Thompson
  • 7b.6 The Crimson Horror by Mark Gatiss
  • 7b.7 Nightmare in Silver by Neil Gaiman
  • 7b.8 TBA by Steven Moffat

Amy and Rory left in episode 5 where they faced the Weeping Angels for the last time. Jenna-Louise Coleman’s character was introduced in Asylum of the Daleks (although we didn’t know this at the time). The new companions name was revealed in The Snowmen as Clara Oswin Oswald.

  • 14 episodes were filmed for series 7
  • 6 episodes aired in 2012 (including the Christmas special)
  • At least 8 episodes will air in 2013

Series 7a Episode List

  • 7.1 Asylum of the Daleks by Steven Moffat
  • 7.2 Dinosaurs on a Spaceship by Chris Chibnall
  • 7.3 A Town Called Mercy by Toby Whithouse
  • 7.4 The Power of Three by Chris Chibnall
  • 7.5 The Angels Take Manhattan by Steven Moffat
  • 7.6 The Snowmen by Steven Moffat

The latest Series 7 News

Asylum of the Daleks

Every Dalek

Asylum of the Daleks features the return of past and present Dalek designs, find out about each Dalek colour scheme and more in our Dalek section.

Steven Moffat (via @bbcdoctorwho)
Amy & Rory will leave in a final encounter with the Weeping Angels in ep 5. Not everyone gets out alive and I mean it this time
The Daleks Guide
The TARDIS Guide
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