Doctor Who: The 50th Anniversary Collection

The Eleventh Doctor, played by Matt Smith, arrived on screen lively, funny but wise. Join the Doctors Revisited as we examine the human side of this Doctor and take a look at how his 950 years have affected him.

The Doctors embark on their greatest adventure in this 50th Anniversary Special: in 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.

This one-off drama travels back in time to 1963 to see how the beloved Doctor Who was first brought to the screen. Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles.

This program unlocks everything you really need to know about the Doctor to maximize your enjoyment of the series, whether current, future or past. Whether you're a casual viewer who wants to know more or a fan who wants to brush up to test your knowledge against the experts this program provides insights from key cast and crew and ultimate fans to help you navigate the rich tapestry that is Doctor Who.

Tales from the TARDIS brings you the real life stories of making the iconic series across the last fifty years by the people who were there, from filming the very first episodes_4-18, right up to the backstage stories of the 50th anniversary special. The actors who played the Doctor tell us what it was really like to be the Doctor, how they got the job and how it changed their lives while the actors who have played companions across the eras reflect on their experiences of the show.

As a dashing young man in a pin-stripe suit, the Tenth Doctor, played by David Tennant, was the thousand year-old alien you could bring home to meet your Mom. But never get on his bad side - there were no second chances with this Doctor.

Christopher Eccleston, the Ninth Doctor, heralded the return of the Doctor and brought him bang up to date with the 21st Century. Lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, writer Neil Gaiman, John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness) who played one of the Ninth Doctor's companions, and actor Noel Clarke (Mickey Smith), among others, discuss Eccleston portraying a no nonsense, hard hitting and straight talking Doctor.

The Eighth Doctor was vibrantly played by Paul McGann and this episode of The Doctors Revisited looks at the impression he made to the Doctor Who legend. With contributions from companions Daphne Ashbrook and Yee Jee Tso and current showrunner Steven Moffat, we take a detailed look at what made this Doctor so unique.

Doctor Who went to the Proms in 2010 with a concert hosted by the Doctor's then companions - Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams). Featuring a special guest appearance by Matt Smith (The Eleventh Doctor), the performance features Murray Gold's music for the television series, including his latest re-imagining of Ron Grainier's classic theme tune.

On the eve of his most terrible battle, the Time Lord is faced with a choice that will change the course of his life. The darkest of days are about to begin.