10 PERFECT Places To Start Watching Doctor Who

There's almost no better place to get into Doctor Who than the first episode of the 2005 revival.

Doctor Who adapts for the 21st century with a new style and a new Doctor. With most classic stories comprising four 25-minute episodes, the revival went with the much more digestible option of standalone 45-minute episodes – or two of them for a two-part story. This made the show tighter and more fast-paced than ever before.

The Ninth Doctor explodes onto the screen (almost literally) as a man of mystery, and the genius decision to kick things off from companion Rose's point of view allows you to see the magic of the Doctor as she does, and by the end of that first episode, you'll be as desperate for more adventures as she is.

Despite getting into some truly bonkers sci-fi, the series also feels incredibly grounded – there are a lot of stories set on contemporary Earth, with romance, modern humour, and relatable characters galore.

Have you ever got emotional over a tree lady? Well, you're about to.

Rose was a massive success for a reason – it reinvigorated Doctor Who and generated legions of new fans in the process. It works just as well as a starting point today as it did back in 2005.