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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Doctor Who Orchestra Song? | 11/16/2011 | Juli A. Dunn |
| Q: I just wanted to know the name of the song from a part of the episode "Closing Time", particularly ... A: If I am hearing the music correctly, I believe that that is River's Theme. If you look on Youtube ... | ||
| Classic Episodes | 11/3/2011 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: I am a new DW fan and I have really enjoyed the new series. I have been really wanting to delve ... A: The easiest way to see what is available on DVD (90% now) is by going here: ... | ||
| The Doctor -vs- Q | 7/3/2011 | Shannon Marshall Lush |
| Q: If The Doctor and Q of Star Trek/TNG had to "duke it out", The Doctor trying to save mankind, who ... A: There are many variables to consider in a loaded question such as this one...namely, is the 'duke ... | ||
| Your book Sherlock Holmes | 5/26/2011 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: Mark, This is not really a question. I have been compiling a book on Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes ... A: Well, it depends who compiles the lists! I reference every play, TV and radio programme or film the ... | ||
| first dr. who | 3/5/2011 | Shannon Marshall Lush |
| Q: Is William Hartnell the real first dr. who? I could swear that years ago I saw several dr. who ... A: William Hartnell is indeed the 'first' Doctor Who. He began his run on November 23rd, 1963. As he ... | ||
| dr who | 12/9/2010 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: your new edition is good though a slight mistake rose is credited in midnight when in fact she was ... A: which is actually only 50% correct! If you remember, Rose appears briefly on the TV screen in ... | ||
| Doctor Who and Atlantis | 9/7/2010 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: I'm not familiar with classic Who; was Atlantis on Earth on the series, and if so, what's the ... A: Atlantis was referenced three times in the classic series: 1) THE UNDERWATER MENACE (Troughton, ... | ||
| dr.who | 8/21/2010 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: I think matt smith is an awesome doctor !! But I was wondering as I am too young to have seen the ... A: I'm afraid your question is really a matter of opinion, I'm afraid - I can't give you any 'facts' as ... | ||
| your book | 4/22/2010 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: in your first ed of dr who pb u write that the prog is repeated next week bcos of kennedy ... A: If you mean the edition with a greeny-blue cover which goes up to 'The Christmas Invasion', then the ... | ||
| your book | 4/15/2010 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: in your first ed of dr who pb u write that the prog is repeated next week bcos of kennedy ... A: The first edition of my book is now very out-of-date (it came out a decade ago), and this was a ... | ||
| Here's A Question... | 3/14/2010 | Juli A. Dunn |
| Q: How tall are the first eight Doctors in Doctor Who? A: Good Day, Mercedes! O.K. So here's the Skinny: William Hartnell (#1) 5'8.5" Patrick ... | ||
| Can the doctor.... | 3/4/2010 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: Can the Doctor only regenerate 13 times? I heard that they might change that in the future ... A: It's only 12 regenerations - hence 13 incarnations - and it was first mentioned in 'The Deadly ... | ||
| DVDs - Where to begin? | 2/27/2010 | Alex Shepiro |
| Q: My wife and I are about 10 episodes away from finishing "The X-Files" from beginning to end, so ... A: You will have no problem Starting with Series 1 (2005). From Episode One "Rose" on, you will be ... | ||
| The Britishness of DW | 2/1/2010 | Graham Claridge |
| Q: My friend and I had a discussion the other day if Doctor Who would work as an American programme. ... A: I think that it has been proven that 'Doctor Who', despite a significant following in North America, ... | ||
| Kosechei Regenetration Quirk | 1/6/2010 | Alex Shepiro |
| Q: I recall the fact that Kosechei has at one time during the earlier regeneration cycle of Theata, ... A: Sorry for the lateness of this answer. I have been thinking about your question, and the answer I ... | ||
| Audio/Novels | 12/4/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: Could you possibly tell what in your opinion are the five best Doctor Who Target Novelisations and ... A: I'm afraid I haven't heard any companion chronicles so I can't answer that one. As to five best ... | ||
| Pocket Guides update | 12/2/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: very fond of my 3 different editions of your guides, though could scream at some of your ratings ... A: ! Funnily enough, I've just been commissioned to do a new edition, which will cover up to the end of ... | ||
| 10th Doctor | 11/16/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: Would you agree that despite the large leaps that are being undertaken in CGI (particularly in thus ... A: I think the acting is pretty good these days - but then I think the acting in DOCTOR WHO has always ... | ||
| Dr.Who | 10/6/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: Thoroughly enjoyed reading your Pocket Essentials Doctor Who Episode Guide. Will there be an updated ... A: and for your perceptive comments about my book. I will make sure that the 'Evil' rating goes into ... | ||
| the doctor and cats | 9/22/2009 | Shannon Marshall Lush |
| Q: why in fear her does the doctor say im not a cat person but in gridlock he picks up one of branigans ... A: In 'Fear Her', which takes place after 'New Earth', The Doctor was making a reference to not liking ... | ||
| the doctor and cats | 9/16/2009 | Graham Claridge |
| Q: in fear her the doctor says to Rose i'm not a cat person so why in gridlock does the doctor pick up ... A: Firstly, the Sixth Doctor had a different personality to the other 9 Doctors. It's the same ... | ||
| Doctors daughter | 8/26/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: Not the episode but the doctors granddaughter really. What ever happened to Susan? some part of me ... A: Very sorry for the delay in replying to your question. Susan left the Doctor at the end of 'The ... | ||
| Full Size Signed Dalek | 8/18/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: We have two full size daleks one signed by Tom Baker and dated 22 xi 96 also signed by John ..... ... A: I think eBay would probably be your best bet. There are probably specialist Dr Who/SF sites who ... | ||
| Doctor Who The Clockwise Man | 8/6/2009 | Juli A. Dunn |
| Q: Do you know where I can read this book online because my library doesn't have it. A: Good Day, Katherine! I feel your pain! There's nothing worse that wanting to read a good ... | ||
| Best Reference Book to Dr Who | 6/2/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: What is the best reference book available on Doctor Who? Or if there is no one stand-out book, the ... A: May I suggest the following three? 1. 'The Handbook' by David J Howe, Mark Stammers and Stephen ... | ||
| jon pertwee | 5/21/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: this might be a bit of a hard question to awnser, but here it goes. its about jon pertwees ... A: Sorry, but I'm afraid I can't help you with this one. Presumably these were publicity photos with a ... | ||
| Season 16 | 5/19/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: What were the production and filming dates of the Doctor Who adventure "The Pirate Planet? A: Location filming was conducted from 1-5 May 1978 at various Welsh locations and at Berkeley Power ... | ||
| The master | 5/18/2009 | Juli A. Dunn |
| Q: I know there have been six actors to portray the Master. What I'm wondering is what is each one's ... A: Good day, Nathan! First of all, GREAT question! 2nd, here's the answer in reverse order: 6) ... | ||
| Doctor Who and the Valeyard | 1/23/2009 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: I got into Doctor Who with the revived series (Tennant is my Doctor) because my dad was an old Dr. ... A: According to the 'Trial of a Time Lord', the Valeyard is the distillation of the Doctor's evil side ... | ||
| dr who | 1/22/2009 | Graham Claridge |
| Q: what was the small red jelly baby creature called in the late 60- early 70s episode? A: I think the answer is the 'Gellguards'. They were anti matter monsters which attacked UNIT under ... | ||
| quotes | 12/19/2008 | Graham Claridge |
| Q: i am doing a uni project on atoms and molecules and how peoples misconceptions in the area are ... A: This is a very interesting question. The main reference I can recall to atoms and molecules is as ... | ||
| dalek storys | 11/3/2008 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: i just wondered if you could tell me what episodes of doctor who do the daleks appear in?. from the ... A: There are lots of good websites out there where you will be able to find a complete list at the ... | ||
| doctor who figures/toys | 10/6/2008 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: i wondered if you could help me with this please. ive just started collecting the doctor who ... A: as you say there is a huge amount of different figures available! If I were you I would look at this ... | ||
| 900 year old Doctor | 9/23/2008 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: How is the doctor 900 years old? There are some suggestions that the 1st doctor we knew on telly ... A: I'm afraid there is no simple answer to this! Every producer had his or her own idea about the ... | ||
| The 4th Doctor's pocket contents | 9/17/2008 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: I am gathering items for my halloween costume this year and have come to a stand still. Can you ... A: Sorry for the late reply. Off the top of my head, here are some possibilities: a cricket ball, a ... | ||
| the tenth planet | 9/4/2008 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: ok this is a bit of a long shot... but do you happen to know, or at least THINK that "the tenth ... A: 'The Tenth Planet' parts 1-3 will DEFINITELY be released on DVD. As to when, I can't say. But ... | ||
| dr who and the watchers | 9/1/2008 | Mikael Barnard |
| Q: Wasn't there a tv episode where one of the Doctor companions was terminally injured or something and ... A: It doesn't exactly match your plotline but it sounds quite like "Mawdryn Undead", a fifth Doctor ... | ||
| original doctor who series | 7/25/2008 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: do you happen to know just how many episodes of the original series have been put on to dvd? i know ... A: OK, here we go with a full listing of DVDs available in the UK: HARTNELL An Unearthly Child The ... | ||
| Your Book On Doctor Who | 7/23/2008 | Mark Campbell |
| Q: as your book been released in the United States? If so how can I get it? A: My 'Pocket Essentials' guide to 'Dr Who' is available in the US from Trafalgar Square Publishers at ... | ||
| Doctor Who | 7/21/2008 | Graham Claridge |
| Q: How many times can the Doctor regenerate? A: It is said that the Doctor can only regenerate 12 times. The Doctor uses regeneration to avoid death ... | ||
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I am a freelance writer and huge "Doctor Who" fan. I have seen pretty much every episode that exists, and am familiar with the plots and production details of the series as a whole. I possess every issue of "Doctor Who Magazine", every Target novelization, and a range of the best reference works. I am confident that I should be able to answer any specific queries quickly and accurately. I have written a book called "Pocket Essentials: Doctor Who" (ISBN 1903047196, £2.99), out now. I also have a website called "Skonnos", which features interviews, articles and reviews. The only areas I don`t cover are fan-produced spin-offs and new book adventures.
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I am a freelance writer and have written articles on "Doctor Who" for "Midweek" magazine, "The Bookseller" and "The Independent" newspaper. I have a website called "Skonnos" (http://freespace.virgin.net/mark.campbell10/index.htm) which contains many interviews I have conducted with the production team and actors, as well as reviews and articles. I have also written a reference book for Pocket Essentials, called, unsurprisingly, "The Pocket Essential Doctor Who" (£3.99, ISBN 1903047196).
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