
The new issue of Doctor Who Magazine included new interviews with Wendy Padbury, Carole Ann Ford and Sophie Aldred.
Wendy Padbury, who played Second Doctor companion Zoe: I’ve met two or three people who became astrophysicists because of Zoe, and that’s quite a thing.
Sophie Aldred, who played Seventh Doctor companion Ace:When I think about being 24 and let loose on one of the most-loved programmes on TV… It gave me a lot of confidence.
Carole Ann Ford, who played the Doctor’s granddaughter Susan:I really would like to meet Jodie Whittaker. What would I say to her? ‘Hello grandma!’
Also in this issue…
- BACK TO SCHOOLClass cast members reflect on the fate of the television series and reveal the next step for the show.
- LONDON, 1965!The story behind the Twitch viewing marathon, and the surprising effect one particular scene had on viewers.
- BOX OF DELIGHTSOne man’s mission to save and restore the last remaining police boxes in Glasgow.
- NEW DOCTORSThe third article in a series looking at ways new Doctors have been introduced to the public.
- WHO, MEAustralian comedian Rob Lloyd, acclaimed for his one-man show Who, Me, talks to DWM on the eve of his UK tour.
- THE MAN WHO SAVED THE DOCTORA tribute to the late Graham Strong, the fan whose 1960s soundtrack recordings have played a crucial role in reconstructing lost episodes.
- THE TIME TEAMThe Time Team takes a trip to Gallifrey, watching three adventures set on the Doctor’s home planet.
- THE FACT OF FICTIONThis issue’s instalment explores the Eleventh Doctor story The Vampires of Venice.
- COSPLAYA step-by-step guide to making your own version of Captain Jack Harkness’ vortex manipulator.
- THE CLOCKWISE WARThe fourth part of a new comic strip adventure featuring the Doctor and Bill.
PLUS… Series 11 news, The Blogs of Doom, previews, DVD and audio reviews and prize-winning competitions.
Doctor Who Magazine 527 is on sale now, price £5.99.