10 Reasons We're Entering A Doctor Who Golden Age

Russell T Davies’ return as Doctor Who showrunner is highly unprecedented. The only remotely similar move in the show’s history is when Third Doctor producer Barry Letts briefly came back to help oversee Tom Baker’s final season.

But in this case, RTD’s return is merely the tip of the iceberg.

Most obviously, we have David Tennant and Catherine Tate back as the Doctor and Donna – one of the best-regarded TARDIS teams of all time. It’s a canny move which will both tempt back viewers of their original episodes, while introducing these characters to a whole new generation.

Additionally, the anniversary specials will feature the last screen performance of the late, great Bernard Cribbins – another beloved character who harks back to the RTD1 golden years.

Behind the camera, executive producers Phil Collinson, Julie Gardner, and Jane Tranter all performed similar roles in the original RTD era. Rachel Talalay and Mark Tonderai – who directed Capaldi and Whittaker episodes, respectively – are both returning to helm new stories. And perhaps most excitingly of all, Murray bloomin' Gold is back as composer.

These are all people with a proven track record of delivering fantastic Doctor Who, and they're all at the top of their game. And these are just the ones we know about!

It really is a dream team, and if anyone’s going to catapult the show into a new golden era, it’s this lot.