By Owen Quinn author photos copyright BBC Just as we get new Doctor Who on screen, the show has lost a former companion. Jean Marsh whose career has spanned decades from the classic Upstairs, Downstairs to movies like The Eagle Has Landed and The Changeling. She was also a power behind the camera as co-creatorContinue reading “RIP Legendary Actress Jean Marsh”
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RIP Doctor Who Star William Russell
By Owen Quinn author A real Doctor Who legend has sadly passed away. Actor William Russell who played the very first male companion, teacher Ian Chesterton has died. He was part of the original line when Doctor Who began. As Ian , he provided the muscle alongside elderly Doctor William Hartnell. William was the quintessentialContinue reading “RIP Doctor Who Star William Russell”
Forgotten Heroes: Doctor Who’s Katarina
By Owen Quinn author of the Time Warriors and Zombie Blues photo copyright BBC I was recently made aware of just how many movies and television shows the younger generation have never heard of, never mind seen. So to that end, we look back at some characters you really need to see before you kickContinue reading “Forgotten Heroes: Doctor Who’s Katarina”
Just Who is the Celestial Toymaker?
By Owen Quinn author of the Time Warriors and Zombie Blues This article is being written as all signs are that Neil Patrick Harris’s mysterious character in the upcoming three part 60th anniversary Doctor Who specials is in fact the Celestial Toymaker. If it is, he is just one of the many old enemies thatContinue reading “Just Who is the Celestial Toymaker?”
Doctor Who: The Ginger Factor
By Owen Quinn author of the Time Warriors and Zombie Blues Photos copyright Owen Quinn Sometimes you can see why Prince Harry is so diligent in his battle against the Press because when eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) regenerated there was this whole backlash from the press making it out that the Doctor’s wail about notContinue reading “Doctor Who: The Ginger Factor”
Heroes of Doctor Who: Vicki
By Owen Quinn author of thee Time Warriors and Zombie Blues Once again we look back at the long history of Doctor Who – coming up on 50 years young – and celebrate the characters, big and small, who have helped create the man and the myth. This week we go right back to the startContinue reading “Heroes of Doctor Who: Vicki”
Heroes of Doctor Who: Susan
By Owen Quinn author of the Time Warriors and Zombie Blues Every week Owen looks back at a character from Doctor Who, some you’ll recall, others you won’t, but all were important to the story of our favourite time-traveller… To date the only known living relative of the Doctor, Susan, played by Carole Ann Ford,Continue reading “Heroes of Doctor Who: Susan”
Heroes of Doctor Who: Ian & Barbara
By Owen Quinn author of the Time Warriors and Zombie Blues Once again we take our weekly look back at characters who have helped make The Doctor the Timelordwe love today, be they big or small, every person in his life has helped create him… Two for one here as Ian Chesterton and Barbara WrightContinue reading “Heroes of Doctor Who: Ian & Barbara”
TW talks to Doctor Who’s Anneke Wills
By Owen Quinn author of the Time Warriors She was the first companion to ever oversee a regeneration in Doctor Who, she epitomised the swinging sixties in the Tardis and she is still going strong today. The Time Warriors is proud to chat to Polly, Anneke Wills. She tells us about th day Patrick TroughtonContinue reading “TW talks to Doctor Who’s Anneke Wills”
Heroes of Doctor Who: Steven Taylor
By Owen Quinn author of the Time Warriors and Zombie Blues We once again look at the history of Doctor Who and the people that make the character who he is… Now for me growing up, Peter Purves was part of the dream team from Blue Peter along with Shep, Lesley Judd and John Noakes.Continue reading “Heroes of Doctor Who: Steven Taylor”
The Time Warriors and Beyond 