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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 alien 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[1] and is also a significant part of British popular culture.[2][3][4] 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, and the fourth series started on 5 April 2008.[5] For that series, Catherine Tate will reprise her role of Donna Noble, from the 2006 Christmas special, as the Doctor's latest companion.[6] 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 continue his role as Captain Jack Harkness,[7] and Billie Piper will return as Rose Tyler for three episodes.[8] Elisabeth Sladen is also set to return as Sarah Jane Smith.[9]
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.[10] |
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Doctor Who’s new show proves a smash hit
Apr 7 2008 by David James, South Wales Echo
A WHOPPING 8.4m viewers watched the start of a new series of Doctor Who on Saturday night.
With Cardiff serving as the backdrop to a story about a dastardly plot by aliens to steal fatty tissue from Britons, the new series won BBC One an audience share of nearly 40 per cent.
The viewing figures were only slightly down on those for the first episode of series three, despite an earlier start time of 6.20pm. The whole of series three averaged just 7m viewers.
A BBC spokesman said the corporation was delighted with the viewing figures for the series launch.
“This is a great start for the new series of Doctor Who,” he said. “The show kicked off a fantastic night of family entertainment on BBC One which pulled in big audiences across the evening.”
Viewers were treated to the return of Catherine Tate as the doctor’s ‘mate’ but the surprise return of Billie Piper for a fleeting moment ended the episode on a cliffhanger. |
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