Doctor Who is not a kids' show. It is a family show. That means that people of all ages can watch and enjoy for different reasons. For some that reason may have been David Tennant or Billie Piper but for most it is the wonder and possibility of the program that makes it a must watch. Even as a 35 year old I am still excited by a new episode and will make sure I set aside time to watch it in peace. Then watch it again later, just in case I missed something. Some would argue that there could be a more adult version of the show but even though Torchwood was very good, and harrowing at times, it just wasn't the same. In order to keep the suspension of disbelief Doctor Who has to retain an element of the fantastical, whimsical, childlike nature of the ancient mad man with his box. But the Doctor's Wife among many other episodes have fantasy and darkness in equal measure. Making the program appeal to adults who have the money to buy the BluRays, DVDs and merchandise as well as kids who make their parents buy it for them is only common sense. As grown up Sci-Fi it deserves to be treated with a little more respect by the BBC. If Steven Moffat is right and they have now figured out how important it is then the only way to show that is to make more investment in the production and give us more episodes of higher quality. If the BBC truly understand that Doctor Who is their crown jewel, they shouldn't be afraid of spending a bit more polishing it.
I.T. Consultant, technophile and Doctor Who fan. I like to talk about tech, take films apart and make excuses for Doctor Who's continuity errors. No other show has the power to make me feel like a big kid.
