Doctor Who

Getting timey-wimey at Wellington’s new Doctor Who exhibition

Getting timey-wimey at Wellington’s new Doctor Who exhibition

A lifelong Whovian enters the Tardis, and it doesn't disappoint.

By Teddy O'Neill | 7th June, 2024

The many faces of Bille Piper over her long, storied career. (Image: Tina Tiller)

From Honey to the B to I Hate Suzie: The long career of Billie Piper

Why do we keep seeing Billie Piper on our screens? Because we want to, because we want to.

By Sam Brooks | 4th September, 2020

Contributing writer

Jodie Whittaker, Doctor Who: ‘You’d have to be pretty numb not to be moved by it’

Doctor Who is back, baby, with Jodie Whittaker in the title role as the highly anticipated first ever female Doctor. She talks to Uther Dean.

By Uther Dean | 8th October, 2018

Power ranking the most violent acts female actors have committed against male fans

Power ranking the most violent acts female actors have committed against male fans

BBC have announced that the 13th Doctor in Doctor Who will be played by a mere human woman and men are not happy. Sadly, this isn't the first time a woman has committed an act of violence against thousands of men. Madeleine Chapman ranks the worst of them.

By Madeleine Chapman | 17th July, 2017

Special correspondent

Farewell to the brows: Why Peter Capaldi was the coolest Doctor

Farewell to the brows: Why Peter Capaldi was the coolest Doctor

Peter Capaldi has announced that he will be leaving Doctor Who at the end of the year. José Barbosa assesses Capaldi's tenure in the role and offers some pleas for the next incarnation.

By José Barbosa | 1st February, 2017

Senior Content Creator

Television: Peter Capaldi Nerds Out On His Favorite Doctor Who Episodes

Television: Peter Capaldi Nerds Out On His Favorite Doctor Who Episodes

The Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi, describes some of his favourite episodes from Doctor Who's 50 year history.

By José Barbosa | 30th November, 2015

Senior Content Creator

Television: The Spinoff’s TV Week – Snackable Mice and a Visit From The Doctor

Television: The Spinoff’s TV Week – Snackable Mice and a Visit From The Doctor

Bringing together the best, worst and weirdest TV moments of the week, including HDPA's strange mouse story and a visit from Peter Capaldi.

By Group Think | 27th November, 2015

A bunch of people

Television: My Life In TV – Peter Capaldi on Getting On, The Thick Of It and Doctor Who

Television: My Life In TV – Peter Capaldi on Getting On, The Thick Of It and Doctor Who

José Barbosa braves the eyebrows and chats with actor Peter Capaldi about his directing career, The Thick Of It and Doctor Who.

By José Barbosa | 26th November, 2015

Senior Content Creator

Television: Inside the Lightbox – 13 Unlucky Characters For Your Friday 13

Television: Inside the Lightbox – 13 Unlucky Characters For Your Friday 13

"When I was born, I got my umbilical cord wrapped around my neck, both arms, and one of my ankles. Mom said there came a point when the doctor stopped delivering me and just started laughing."

By Alex Casey | 13th November, 2015

Sponsored: Regenerating Doctors, Supernatural Seductress and Baby Pandas – Lightbox’s New Shows in September

Sponsored: Regenerating Doctors, Supernatural Seductress and Baby Pandas – Lightbox’s New Shows in September

Our pick of the best new shows to hit Lightbox this September, including a slew of incredible nature documentaries and the final season of Lost Girl express from the US.

By Alex Casey | 2nd September, 2015

Video: Peter Capaldi as the New Doctor – Is He More Than Just a Pair of Luscious Eyebrows?

Video: Peter Capaldi as the New Doctor – Is He More Than Just a Pair of Luscious Eyebrows?

José Barbosa examines Peter Capaldi's first season on Doctor Who, and wonders if the actor brings anything more to the show than a magnificent pair of angry forehead caterpillars.

By José Barbosa | 2nd September, 2015

Senior Content Creator

TV Dinners: Traversing Culinary Time and Space with Doctor Who’s Fish Fingers and Custard

TV Dinners: Traversing Culinary Time and Space with Doctor Who’s Fish Fingers and Custard

In TV Dinners, Alex Casey tries to recreate some iconic televisual meals. This time round she tries the Eleventh Doctor's meal of choice – fish fingers dipped in custard.

By Alex Casey | 17th April, 2015