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What Is the Story of Doctor Who?

The Doctor is . . .
The star of a British science-fiction television show that debuted in 1963
A Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey
An alien who travels through time and space in a machine called the TARDIS
All of the above!


Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.

This What Is the Story of? title is out of this universe! Learn the history of the Time Lord, the TARDIS, and the epic battles they’ve faced across time and space.

When Doctor Who began airing on the BBC in 1963, British audiences were introduced to the rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Now, viewers from all over the world are glued to their screens for the mysterious Doctor’s intergalactic adventures. But how did this time traveler became such a beloved character? Author Gabriel P. Cooper provides readers with the inside scoop on the Doctor’s unique time machine, loyal companions, and diabolical foes. This book, just like the show, is sure to intrigue a new generation of fans.

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