Doctor Who In Detail is a guide to the long running BBC Television programme Doctor Who. The first episode was broadcast in 1963, and the programme celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, making Doctor Who the longest running science fiction television programme.
Fourteen actors have portrayed the role of the Doctor in the television series (excluding stand-ins) with David Tennant returning to the role as the Fourteenth Doctor in 2023. Ncuti Gatwa, the Fifteenth Doctor, recently completed his second series with a mysterious regeneration.
Ruby: Everyone just stay inside. Call your friends, your family, and just tell them to stay indoors, all right?
Man: Sorry, love, who put you in charge?
Ruby: Or go and get some fresh air, big man, see what happens.
Doctor Who shown on Friday, July 4,
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2006: School Reunion (repeated)The Doctor is reunited with old friends Sarah Jane Smith and K9
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2008: Turn Left (repeated)Donna finds out how a simple decision can destroy her world
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2008: The Stolen Earth (repeated)The Daleks have the power to destroy the Universe. The Doctor may need a little help
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2011: The Vampires Of Venice (repeated)16th century Venice, sealed due to the plague. But something alien is living inside
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2012: The Rebel Flesh (repeated)At an acid mining facility humans and dopplegangers are close to a civil war