What would you do if you had access to any point in space and time? What did you do if you could visit medieval England, the Earth before the beginning of our era, or even find yourself on another planet and at the same time catch home by evening tea? Reflecting on this, the BBC launched the most successful and longest, according to Guinness book, film project Doctor Who, the list of episodes of which has already exceeded 800. Subtle British humor, intricate plots, and the interweaving of science fiction and scientific facts have made the series popular for many years viewers around the world.
50 year history
For more than 50 years, the Doctor Who series has been aired, the list of episodes of which is being replenished to this day. The first episode was released in 1963 on the British television channel BBC. It was the time of the first space flights, black and white films, the debut of The Beatles and the Rowling Stones. The day before the first episode of Doctors came out, the whole world was shocked by the assassination of President Kennedy, and a year earlier by the death of the dazzling Marilyn Monroe.
Initially, Doctor Who was designed for teenagers and pursued educational goals. But over time, it gained success with a wide audience of viewers of different ages and fields of activity. In 1989, the show was completed, but in 2005 its release was resumed using the latest computer graphics at that time. Therefore, the list of episodes of the series "Doctor Who" is conditionally divided into classic episodes (1963 - 1989) and new (2005 - 2016).
According to the plot, the Doctor periodically changes his appearance. Being the Lord of time, he is able to regenerate in case of danger, receiving a new body. The screenwriters used this trick to make it possible for the actors of the Doctor Who movie project to change frequently, the list of episodes of which has grown significantly. Thus, over 50 years, 35 different people have played the role of Time Lord. At the same time, several generations of scriptwriters and writers worked on the plot, among which were Douglas Adams (author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and Neil Gaiman (Coraline, American Gods, Stardust).
So who is the Doctor?
Doctor Who calls himself the Last Time Lord. He travels on his space-time spacecraft, the Tardis, which has taken the form of a blue police booth as a result of a malfunction in the camouflage system.
Having access to any point of the Universe in the present, past and future, he experiences incredible adventures, saves the world, and sometimes re-creates history. The doctor has no name. The reason for this remains a mystery throughout the series. The fate of this character is based on personal and universal tragedy. Once in the past, he destroyed the home planet Gallifrey with all its people. This difficult decision put an end to the devastating War of Time. Since then, the Doctor is the last representative of a kind.
In order not to feel alone while traveling around the Universe, the Time Lord takes with him companions to whom he has warm friendly feelings. These are mainly representatives of the earthly human race. It is the satellites that play a key role in the Doctor’s misadventures, help him avoid mistakes and prevent disasters.
Season 1 - Evil Wolf
Season 1 means episodes aired since 2005. It is with them that they begin their acquaintance with the series Doctor Who.
List of episodes (season 1):
- Rose.
- End of the world.
- Restless dead.
- Aliens in London.
- Third World War.
- Far away.
- Long game.
- Father's day.
- Exhausted child.
- Dance of the doctor.
- The commotion of the city.
- Bad Wolf.
- The roads diverge.
The role of the first Doctor (or the 9th taking into account the classic plot) was played by Christopher Eccleston, in the performance of which the character acquired masculinity and brutality, which was new to the series. Fate throws the Time Lord into modern London, here under unusual circumstances he meets his companion Rosa. Together, they manage to witness the death of the Earth in the distant future, having met with its last representative, repel the alien attack on London, meet with the distant doctors' enemies from the time of the Time War. Rose will play a decisive role in the outcome of the battle. Peering into the heart of the Tardis, it absorbs all the power of a temporary funnel, ready to destroy it. The doctor takes a hit on himself, and Rose witnesses his next regeneration.
Season 2 - Torchwood
In the second season, David Tennant appears in the title role. And the bright and charismatic Doctor appears in front of the viewer in a business suit and sneakers from Converse, with an incredible smile and a sparkling sense of humor. In the performance of David Tennant, the most memorable Doctor Who was created.
List of episodes (season 2):
- Christmas attack.
- New land.
- Claw and fang.
- School meeting.
- Lady in the fireplace.
- The Rebellion of Cybermen.
- Century of metal.
- Lantern idiot.
- Incredible planet.
- The abyss of the devil.
- Love and monsters.
- Tremble before her.
- Ghost Army.
- Judgment day.
Rosa still accompanies the Doctor. Traveling in time, they meet Queen Victoria, the Marquise de Pompadour, get acquainted with the alien race of cat people, attend the London Olympic Games in 2012. The war with the next enemies of the Doctor - the cybermen, leads to a forced separation from Rosa, which made the last episodes of season 2 sad and touching.
To be continued?
For more than 50 years of existence, there are 35 seasons of the Doctor Who film project, the list of episodes has already exceeded 800. In addition, several branches, prequels, spin-offs, and animations have been shot. Currently, the release of new series continues. Now Doctors are played by Oscar-winning Peter Kapaldi, who introduced a new trend in a half-century saga. The role of his next companion was invited by the young actress Macy Williams, who became famous thanks to her role in the Game of Thrones. Presumably, the release of the series will continue for another 5 years.