Today, American entertainment website TVLine.com published their
latest televison survey, The 15 Greatest British TV Shows of All
Time.
Doctor Who was the highest ranked genre programme, and only
runner-up to Monty Python's Flying Circus - here media reporter
Luke Y Thompson commented that the BBC's evergreen flagship
drama:
"details the adventures of a near-immortal, alien Time Lord who
travels through time and space to help those in need, is the
longest-running science-fiction show ever, having run on and off
since 1963. This is largely due to its clever writing, open-ended
premise, and convincing actors who sell the unconvincing effects.
Initially positioned as an educational program for children, it used
time travel to teach history and outer space adventures to teach
science, complete with cliffhangers worthy of older American
movie serials.
Perhaps no show used its high concepts as well as Doctor Who
did to compenstae for budgetary realities - Can't build a space-
ship big enough? Explain that it's disguised as a phone booth
and is 'bigger on the inside.'
Lead actor too ill to continue? Give him the ability to 'regenerate'
a new face!
No budget for a new set for next week? Use the time machine to
travel to a place that can use existing BBC props and costumes.
Children famously watched from behind the couch if the cheesy
yet practical monsters got too scary, while older fans ate up the
lore and convoluted explanations.
These days, the show has a much larger budget, but has never
forgotten the vintage charms of its roots."
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