14 Doctor Who Urban Legends That Are Actually True
10. An Accidental Scarf
Speaking of the Fourth Doctor, his multi-coloured scarf has become one of the most beloved and recognisable accessories in Doctor Who history which makes the true story behind its creation all the more interesting. The shows then costume designer James Acheson - who went on to win three Academy Awards for her work on The Last Emperor (1987), Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and Restoration (1995) - gave a knitter the choice of several balls of yarn during the process of establishing the Fourth Doctors now iconic look and she ended up knitting all of it into one gigantic scarf. Suffice to say, Acheson loved it and it went on to become a permeant fixture throughout Toms acclaimed TARDIS tenure. Its somewhat amusing to discover that one of the most coveted items in Doctor Who history was actually created entirely by accident. Lets face it, though - the best things usually are!