

Doctor Who Eras
All the Doctors across 62 years of time and space
Since 1966 the concept of regeneration has been a constant aspect of Doctor Who and over the years we've had some great stories from each incarnation.

2nd Doctor (1966-69)
Patrick Troughton
An impish, cosmic hobo with a scruffy look and a recorder. He introduced the concept of Regeneration and was a master schemer, often feigning bumbling helplessness to outwit his enemies, who included Cybermen and Ice Warriors.

3rd Doctor (1970-74)
Jon Pertwee
Exiled to Earth, the Third Doctor was a dashing, action-oriented, and technologically savvy Time Lord. He worked closely with UNIT (United Nations Intelligence Taskforce) and often travelled in his vintage roadster, "Bessie," tackling alien invasions on his adopted home planet.

4th Doctor (1974-81)
Tom Baker
The most instantly iconic Classic Doctor, known for his impossibly long scarf, bag of Jelly Babies, and eccentric charm. His era featured a darker, gothic atmosphere at times and introduced many of the show's most beloved stories.

5th Doctor (1982-84)
Peter Davison
A gentler, more vulnerable, and earnest incarnation, often dressed like an Edwardian cricketer. He strove to be helpful and kind, often carrying his cricket gear and a piece of celery on his lapel.

6th Doctor (1984-86)
Colin Baker
Distinguished by his loud, multi-coloured coat and flamboyantly arrogant personality. The Sixth Doctor was more volatile and sometimes harsh, but possessed a strong moral centre and passion for justice.

7th Doctor (1987-89)
Sylvester McCoy
Initially a whimsical, spoon-playing clown, he quickly evolved into a darker, master manipulator with vast, secret schemes. He led the original series into its final run before the show's hiatus.

8th Doctor (1996)
Paul McGann
This Doctor was a romantic, passionate, and energetic figure. While his on screen era consists of a 90 minute movie, a short 6 minute scene and a cameo, he became hugely popular in audio dramas and novels, bridging the gap to the revival.

9th Doctor (2005)
Christopher Eccleston
The face of the show's 2005 revival, he was a haunted, abrasive, and street-smart figure in a leather jacket. His single-season run focused on the trauma of the Time War, but he eventually rediscovered the joy of life.

10th Doctor (2005-10)
David Tennant
Known for his charming, hyperactive energy, and deep emotional intensity. He was outwardly cheerful but carried immense guilt and loneliness, often wearing a trench coat and a sharp suit.

11th Doctor (2010-2013)
Matt Smith
A "young old man"—childlike and eccentric with a bow tie and tweed jacket, yet possessing centuries of wisdom. His era was defined by complex, fairy-tale-like storytelling and a focus on time's influence.

12th Doctor (2014-17)
Peter Capaldi
A stoic, highly intellectual, and often abrasive incarnation who was initially detached but evolved into a wildly compassionate hero. He brought a rock-and-roll edge and a focus on philosophical questions.

13th Doctor (2018-22)
Jodie Whittaker
The first female incarnation, she was an optimistic, enthusiastically curious, and inventive Doctor. Her era explored themes of family and teamwork, and revealed the mystery of the Timeless Child.

14th Doctor (2023)
David Tennant
A surprise second appearance for David Tennant, this Doctor was a familiar but calmer iteration. His tenure was short, focused on confronting old foes and anxieties before regenerating in a unique "bi-generation."

15th Doctor (2023-25)
Ncuti Gatwa
Exuding energetic joy, vibrant confidence, and a flair for fashion. He represents a fresh, dynamic start for the show, embracing adventure with boundless enthusiasm and deep humanity.

The War Doctor (2013)
John Hurt
A forgotten incarnation who fought in the Time War—a fierce warrior who rejected the title of "Doctor." He was introduced as the missing piece of the Doctor's timeline, ultimately choosing peace over destruction.

The Timeless Doctor (2022)
Jo Martin
A previously unknown, no-nonsense warrior from the Doctor's mysterious past before the First Doctor. Her brief appearances added a huge layer of unseen history and intrigue to the Time Lord's timeline.

Peter Cushing - Alternate Doctor (1965-66)
Peter Cushing
An entirely separate, non-canon version from two 1960s theatrical films. This Doctor is explicitly a human scientist and inventor from Earth named "Dr. Who," who built his time machine (called "Tardis") in his back garden. He is an avuncular, kindly, and eccentric grandfatherly figure, quite distinct from his grumpy TV contemporary.
The Curse of Fatal Death (1999)
The Curse of Fatal Death (1999) is a hugely popular, non-canon Doctor Who parody written for Comic Relief by Steven Moffat. The twenty-minute special stars Rowan Atkinson as the Doctor, who is weary of saving the universe and plans to retire and marry his companion, Emma.
His arch-nemesis, The Master (Jonathan Pryce), attempts to ensure the Doctor's final demise, leading to a hilarious series of confrontations that mock classic series tropes, including complex time-travel paradoxes and excessive technobabble. When the Doctor is fatally injured, he undergoes a rapid and ridiculous succession of regenerations, played by Richard E. Grant, Jim Broadbent, and Hugh Grant.
The spoof culminates when the Doctor's "final death" is averted by his last, unexpected regeneration: a glamorous Female Doctor (Joanna Lumley), whose allure is enough to make the Master instantly abandon his villainous ways.

9th Doctor -
Rowan Atkinson

The Quite Handsome Doctor
Richard E. Grant

The Shy Doctor
Jim Broadbent

The Handsome Doctor
Hugh Grant













