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The series four two-part finale saw numerous cast members return including Piper, Barrowman, Agyeman, Sladen, and Leeson, [31] while also featuring the departure of Tate. [32] Tennant decided to leave the role following a series of specials [ 33 ] which featured David Morrissey , Michelle Ryan , and Lindsay Duncan as one-time companions in ...
Three episodes from Series 3 were adapted from previously published works: "Human Nature" / "The Family of Blood" was adapted by Paul Cornell from his own New Adventures novel, also entitled Human Nature, while "Blink" originated as a short story in the 2006 Doctor Who annual by Steven Moffat called "What I Did on My Christmas Holidays' By Sally Sparrow".
Season 3 holds the distinction of being the longest-running season of Doctor Who to date, having produced 45 episodes in 10 serials. Season 6 produced just one episode less in 7 serials. The Massacre was the first serial that saw the lead actor cast in a dual role; William Hartnell not only plays the Doctor, but also the Abbot of Amboise.
Zach McGowan, who recurred in the third, was promoted to the main cast for the fourth season. Tasya Teles was promoted to the main cast in the series' fifth season, after appearing as a guest in the second and third seasons, and recurring in the fourth. Shannon Kook joined the main cast in the sixth season, after a guest appearance in the fifth.
Television commercials: New Zealand Superannuation Services – 10 February 1997 Computer game: Destiny of the Doctors – 5 December 1997 Television: Doctor Who Night – 13 November 1999 (in character as a Doctor, after Paul McGann) Audio: Hornet's Nest – 3 September 2009 – 3 December 2009
The Tenth Doctor was portrayed by David Tennant, who was cast even before the first series aired. [20] With the success of the first series, Doctor Who returned to its old formula of visiting alien planets in addition to time travel. [ 21 ]
Doctor Who: Battle of Time was a digital collectible card game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and released for iOS and Android. [320] It was soft-launched on 30 May 2018 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand, but was shut down on 26 November of that same year. [321] Doctor Who Infinity was released on Steam on 7 August 2018. [322]
The Doctor is usually accompanied in his travels by one to three companions (sometimes called assistants). These characters provide a surrogate with whom the audience can identify, and further the story by asking questions and getting into trouble, (similar to Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes mysteries.)