The Return of the Doctor

Having saved the peaceful Zaarians from an evil alien threat, the Doctor and Yaz sail off to their next adventure. Only this time, Yaz wonders if they’re moving on, or running away.

Convincing a grudging Doctor to return to the planet, they are shocked to find the Zaarians in turmoil. What did the Doctor do? Why is the city in ruins? And what’s that voice in Yaz’s head…?

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Vampire Weekend

It’s Gina’s hen-do and her Maid of Honour has booked a large manor in the Peak District. All her friends should be here – including Yasmin Khan, who’s been mysteriously quiet whilst away on her travels.

But Yaz is bringing a guest. Someone who isn’t invited. Someone who might prove a little disruptive.

The Doctor is joining the celebrations. Unfortunately, so is an ancient enemy…

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The Quirks of Regeneration – The Doctor’s Character Arc Part 3

Right, it’s time to bring the long song to it’s crescendo with the third (and final!) part of my discussion of the Doctor’s regenerations. Check out Part One and Part Two by the way. When we last left off the Eleventh Doctor’s time had come to a close with the definitive end of their regeneration cycle, only for the Time Lords to dig deep and offer up a literal new lease on life. Much in the same way the Time War reverberated through the regenerations that followed, I also believe this one act is still having an effect on the Doctors to this day and beyond. It all boils down to one simple question, a question of identity. With a new regeneration cycle are they still the same person? Are they the latest in a long line or a starting over from scratch? WHO are they?

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