1991
Despite the lack of original television episodes, this year wasn't that bad for fans still mourning their beloved series. Firstly, the lost Second doctor serial The Tomb Of The Cybermen was recovered from a Hong Kong TV station, and a VHS release wasn't far behind. Secondly, Virgin books published Timerworm: Genesys, the first of The New Doctor Who Adventures. Continuing somewhat from where the TV series left off, these prose offerings were occasionally somewhat adult in content considering they were based on what was essentially a Children's TV show. Despite this, The New Adventures featured novels written by those who would later write for the revived series, including Russell T. Davies and Mark Gatiss.
1992
With the publication of Love and War, The New Adventures made their own mark on Doctor Who lore. Not only did it feature Ace leaving the Doctor, but also introduced Bernice Summerfield, the Doctors first original to literature companion. A character who not only helped shape the new way tie-in fiction was taking Doctor Who, 'Benny' as she is sometimes known has appeared in novels, comics, and even has her own spin-off series of audio adventures. An archaeologist from the future with a closer than average relationship to the Doctor, she has occasionally been cited as an inspiration for River Song.
1993
Although a regular episode hadn't been made for nearly four years, this didn't stop a 30th anniversary special from being produced. Like before, previous Doctors and companions came together to defeat the villainous Time Lady the Rani, but in a rather unique move, they also came together with the cast of Eastenders. Dimensions in Time was a Children In Need crossover event that was broadcast in 3D but really didn't have much else going for it. It is generally disliked by both Doctor Who and Eastenders fans, and has never had a repeat broadcast or commercial release. It did raise over £100,000 for charity though, so it's not all bad.