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Doctor Who: 365 Days of Memorable Moments and Impossible Things
23 November 1963: The first ever episode of Doctor Who – An Unearthly Child – is broadcast.
21 July 1969 - Silence Will Fall
23 August 2014: Deep Breath is Peter Capaldi’s first full episode as the Twelfth Doctor.
3 March 2472 - The Master tracks down the Doomsday Weapon
For over half a century, Doctor Who has entertained and enthralled fans with the time-travelling adventures of the Doctor. From the first glimpse of a police telephone box in a Totter’s Lane junkyard to the fall of the Time Lords' home planet, Gallifrey, Doctor Who has provided a near-inexhaustible list of indelible memories.
Doctor Who: 365 is a unique and captivating chronicle of those moments – flashes of drama or humour, terror or joy, for each and every day of the year. Revisiting classic battles, thrilling escapes, iconic characters, game-changing plot twists and more, Justin Richards creates a fascinating portrait of the world’s longest running science fiction series, and an essential addition to any Doctor Who fan’s collection.
21 July 1969 - Silence Will Fall
23 August 2014: Deep Breath is Peter Capaldi’s first full episode as the Twelfth Doctor.
3 March 2472 - The Master tracks down the Doomsday Weapon
For over half a century, Doctor Who has entertained and enthralled fans with the time-travelling adventures of the Doctor. From the first glimpse of a police telephone box in a Totter’s Lane junkyard to the fall of the Time Lords' home planet, Gallifrey, Doctor Who has provided a near-inexhaustible list of indelible memories.
Doctor Who: 365 is a unique and captivating chronicle of those moments – flashes of drama or humour, terror or joy, for each and every day of the year. Revisiting classic battles, thrilling escapes, iconic characters, game-changing plot twists and more, Justin Richards creates a fascinating portrait of the world’s longest running science fiction series, and an essential addition to any Doctor Who fan’s collection.
499 pages, Hardcover
First published March 8, 2016
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Justin Richards
331 books241 followersJustin Richards is a British writer. He has written many spin off novels based on the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, and he is Creative Director for the BBC Books range. He has also written for television, contributing to Five's soap opera Family Affairs. He is also the author of a series of crime novels for children about the Invisible Detective, and novels for older children. His Doctor Who novel The Burning was placed sixth in the Top 10 of SFX magazine's "Best SF/Fantasy novelisation or TV tie-in novel" category of 2000.
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April 11, 2024
A must have for any Whovian, If you Want to Know What Happened Where and When In the Whoniverse then this is The Book For You.
May 9, 2019
So. Much. Information. But! As a Whovian, I enjoyed reading through the Doctor's history.
December 31, 2019
This was a great read to get through a little bit each day of the year. Full of facts from the first through the twelfth Doctors, this was such a fun tome of stories and information about episodes and lore that was so wonderful to read through. Having only watched the newest seasons, starting with the ninth Doctor, it was almost like getting to watch some of the old episodes from Classic Doctor Who just by reading about all their varied adventures. With only a page or two of reading a day, this was an easy read with a ton of information to digest along the way. Allonsy!
December 16, 2023
An almanac of events from the fictional and production history of 'Doctor Who'.
This is a nicely written coffee table book which is perhaps designed more for dipping into and out of than reading cover to cover.
This is a nicely written coffee table book which is perhaps designed more for dipping into and out of than reading cover to cover.
January 8, 2025
This book is great for any Doctor Who fan, though it is very largely about the original series, which I, of course, have not seen.
Each date contains anything between a paragraph and two pages about a specific topic or event, as well as a list of events or moments that occurred on that date (and the year they happened) in a panel on the side of the page. Most of these events are things like an episode airing, or something happening in an episode, but there are also things like births and deaths of prominent people in Doctor Who (actors, writers, other people who worked on the show), and that all makes sense… but then there’s the occasional thing that’s got absolutely nothing to do with Doctor Who at all (such as the birth of a US president) and I really don’t understand why that was included.
The information included on each page could be things like recurring themes throughout the show, closer looks at specific characters or episodes, extra details on certain species, background on events, and so much more. Even as someone who hasn’t seen the original show and doesn’t know what most of this was about, it’s still an incredibly interesting read, and the daily page set-up makes it manageable (unless you forget and suddenly end up a month behind).
There were a few issues with phrasing, where it felt like the author was trying too hard to sound smart or fancy, and ended up writing a sentence that didn’t make sense. A few pages also felt like repeats, with the same subject coming up with different wording. But for the most part, it really was a unique chunk of information for every day of the year.
Each date contains anything between a paragraph and two pages about a specific topic or event, as well as a list of events or moments that occurred on that date (and the year they happened) in a panel on the side of the page. Most of these events are things like an episode airing, or something happening in an episode, but there are also things like births and deaths of prominent people in Doctor Who (actors, writers, other people who worked on the show), and that all makes sense… but then there’s the occasional thing that’s got absolutely nothing to do with Doctor Who at all (such as the birth of a US president) and I really don’t understand why that was included.
The information included on each page could be things like recurring themes throughout the show, closer looks at specific characters or episodes, extra details on certain species, background on events, and so much more. Even as someone who hasn’t seen the original show and doesn’t know what most of this was about, it’s still an incredibly interesting read, and the daily page set-up makes it manageable (unless you forget and suddenly end up a month behind).
There were a few issues with phrasing, where it felt like the author was trying too hard to sound smart or fancy, and ended up writing a sentence that didn’t make sense. A few pages also felt like repeats, with the same subject coming up with different wording. But for the most part, it really was a unique chunk of information for every day of the year.
May 14, 2017
A fun read for Doctor Who fans, especially as a coffee table book. Leave out and pick up on a random day to see what happened in Who history.
December 29, 2024
A perfect daily reminder of everything you love about Doctor Who.
May 14, 2016
As I write this review it is May 11th. It’s a reasonably quiet day in the history of Doctor Who but it does mark the first day (in 1973) that Harry Sullivan gets a mention. It happened during a Jon Pertwee episode – even though Harry did not appear on screen until Tom Baker’s first episode (Robot).
If you know who Harry Sullivan was, did not need me to add the word ‘Robot’ when mentioning Tom Baker’s first episode and are now wondering what else happened on 11th May (Episode 3 of the Wheel in Space) then this book is absolutely for you. 365 Days of Memorable Moments and Impossible Things is a day to day guide of over 50 years of Doctor Who and is a book written with the fans firmly in mind.
I have had this book for a few weeks and have regularly checked in to see which events would get a mention. I had wondered if the initial novelty would pass and I would stop picking up 365 Days…no sign of it yet. I’ve been watching/reading Doctor Who for over 35 years so there are many moments I am delighted to be reminded of and it makes me want to re-watch so many classic episodes all over again (if time would only permit it).
Although I have mentioned two events from the ‘classic’ years the book does also feature events for the newer fans that are more familiar with the recent incarnations of The Doctor: 18 September “Donna’s Life Is Changed By A Time Beetle”. The daily entries are detailed, informative and often fun.
The book cover is in TARDIS blue and pleasingly embossed. Inside there are many illustrations (beautiful sketches) to highlight the text heavy tome. Important to be aware (if you are ordering online) that 365 Days is monochromatic once you get past the cover – this in no way detracts from the overall beauty of the book but on this occasion don’t expect the luxurious colour illustrations which usually come with the BBC publications.
365 Days is a book written for the fans of the show. It is likely to be too niche for those that will watch an episode of Doctor Who if it happens to be on – younger kids may also find it a bit too text heavy (particularly if they are only aware of the Doctor’s more recent adventures).
As a long-standing fan of the show (who cannot in any way claim to be young) this book captures all the reasons I have devoted so much time towards following the adventures of an alien known only as “The Doctor”.
If you know who Harry Sullivan was, did not need me to add the word ‘Robot’ when mentioning Tom Baker’s first episode and are now wondering what else happened on 11th May (Episode 3 of the Wheel in Space) then this book is absolutely for you. 365 Days of Memorable Moments and Impossible Things is a day to day guide of over 50 years of Doctor Who and is a book written with the fans firmly in mind.
I have had this book for a few weeks and have regularly checked in to see which events would get a mention. I had wondered if the initial novelty would pass and I would stop picking up 365 Days…no sign of it yet. I’ve been watching/reading Doctor Who for over 35 years so there are many moments I am delighted to be reminded of and it makes me want to re-watch so many classic episodes all over again (if time would only permit it).
Although I have mentioned two events from the ‘classic’ years the book does also feature events for the newer fans that are more familiar with the recent incarnations of The Doctor: 18 September “Donna’s Life Is Changed By A Time Beetle”. The daily entries are detailed, informative and often fun.
The book cover is in TARDIS blue and pleasingly embossed. Inside there are many illustrations (beautiful sketches) to highlight the text heavy tome. Important to be aware (if you are ordering online) that 365 Days is monochromatic once you get past the cover – this in no way detracts from the overall beauty of the book but on this occasion don’t expect the luxurious colour illustrations which usually come with the BBC publications.
365 Days is a book written for the fans of the show. It is likely to be too niche for those that will watch an episode of Doctor Who if it happens to be on – younger kids may also find it a bit too text heavy (particularly if they are only aware of the Doctor’s more recent adventures).
As a long-standing fan of the show (who cannot in any way claim to be young) this book captures all the reasons I have devoted so much time towards following the adventures of an alien known only as “The Doctor”.
May 14, 2016
It's pretty much what you'd expect: a trivia-filled, day-by-day calendar book full of nuggets from "Doctor Who's" fifty plus year history. For old school fans, it's a bit same-old/same-old, but there's enough in here to keep everyone interested at some point (even if it's only to look up your birthday).
November 16, 2016
This is a true book for Doctor Who fans. It covers day-by-day what had happened in or around Whoivan history with trivia and fleshing out a bit more of a story we've might have seen. It is a grreat way to start the day by reading what happened on that date with even more trivia like birthdays, deathdays and a few r/l events.
October 1, 2024
This book became a morning tradition that I thoroughly enjoyed: wake up, grab a coffee and some breakfast, and read about what happened on this day in the Doctor Who universe. I learned a lot about this show, it’s actors, and even a bit of history. Each day was descriptive and informative, and yet concise enough to be a quick read. I really enjoyed this experience.
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