With the long awaited 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, the longest running sci-fi show in existence, premiering on Nov 23, I decided to do something special for the occasion. I’ve compiled a small list of some of my favourite fictional characters ever. Here it is, my top three favourite doctors through time and space.
3) Matt Smith (11th Doctor)
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Matt Smith is the youngest actor to play the Doctor, but that certainly doesn’t mean he lacks talent. Matt’s charismatic, lively character is completely oblivious to popular culture in almost any era, making a massive fool of himself. He’s probably one of the most secretive Doctors, as he’s always keeping things from his companions, but is very light-hearted and fun at the same time. Although Matt is afraid of losing his companions and knows he’s endangering them, he cares about them very much and would do anything to assure their safety.
2) Patrick Troughton (2nd Doctor)
The very first regeneration of the Doctor, the show might not have continued had it not been for him. Patrick Troughton offered a slightly new dynamic of the show, with new tastes and ideas. Troughton acted like a bumbling idiot, to fool his enemies into underestimating him and then showed them his full potential once it was too late for them. Clever, scheming, unpredictable and always a bit ahead of the game, this doctor always followed his morales and heroically rescued any maltreated species he encountered.
1) David Tennant (10th Doctor)
David Tennant was the whimsical Doctor I grew up watching and was also voted “the UK’s favourite Doctor” in a survey done by the Radio Times magazine. Tennant was an enthusiastic, high energy Doctor, who would usually start rambling on about who knows what, leaving others around him a bit confused. His witty comments in stressful situations and sheer cleverness make him a favourite amongst many. He just brought pure fun to the show and entered every situation with absolute excitement and gusto. And who could forget the iconic Chuck Taylors ten is known for wearing that look just a tad out of place with his suit and tie? With his confident and allons-y attitude, David Tennant will always hold a special place in my heart.