Enlightenment/Issues 141-160

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Please note as this is Canadian zine, British spelling is used throughout.


Issue no. 141(2007:Oct)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news on the series and spin-offs.
  • Peoples of the Earth, please attend carefully By Deborah Stanish. Review of the episodes, The sound of drums and Last of the Time Lords.
  • Time and stuff by Sean twist. Collecting Doctor Who.
  • Canon 2.0 by Lance Parkin.
  • Re-mastered by Lloyd Rose. A critique of the new iteration of the Master.
  • Young and strong by Robert Smith? Re-imaging the Master.
  • Fan mail.
  • Every third interview I disagree with something I've said. An interview with the writer, Paul Cornell by Graeme Burk
  • Video reviews. Doctor Who:New beginnings box set (The keeper of Traken, Logopolis, Castrovalva), reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who: Robot, reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Audio reviews by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who: I.D./Urgent calls; Doctor Who: Exotron/Urban myths; Doctor Who:Valhalla; and Doctor Who: The wishing beast/Urgent calls.
  • Book review. Inside the Hub - The unofficial & unauthorised guide to Torchwood series one by Stephen James Walker, reviewed by Gian-Luca Di Rocco.
  • The possibility of complexity by Ira Nayman. An appreciation of the new series.


Issue no. 142(2007:Nov)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. News from the 1977 series.
  • A year in the life by Graeme Burk. !977 was a golden age for Doctor Who.
  • Kill the humans by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Review of the episode, The robots of death.
  • FanLife '77 by Sean Twist.
  • Book reviews. The Dr Who annual 1978, reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who and the brain of Morbius by Terrance Dicks, review by Sean Twist. Doctor Who and the seeds of doom by Philip Hinchcliffe, review by Cameron Dixon. Doctor Who and the Dalek invasion of Earth by Terrance Dicks, review by Cameron Dixon. Doctor Who and the Ark in space by Ian Marter, review by Graeme Burk.
  • Doctor Who in 1977: a quick overview. The talons of Weng-Chiang; Horror of Fang Rock; and The invisible enemy.
  • The four failings of Hinchcliffe by Richard Salter. A critique of the producer, Philip Hinchcliffe.
  • I thought I locked the enemy out. Instead I locked it in with us by Scott Clarke. Review of the episode, Horror of Fang Rock.
  • Doctor Who in 1977: a quick overview. Image of the Fendahl and the Sunmakers.
  • The straight agenda by Robert Smith? 1977 was one of the weakest yet.
  • Wholine of the future by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news of the new series and spin-offs.


Issue no. 143(2007:Dec)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news from the series and related shows.
  • Verity Lambert:1935-2007 by Shannon Patrick Sullivan. Obituary of Doctor Who's first producer and of the first female producer in British television.
  • Two minutes to Belgium by Richard Salter. Review of the episode, Time crash.
  • Who am I kidding? All of my Christmases are like this by Greg McElhatton. Review of the episode, Voyage of the damned.
  • The fan wife's survival guide by Cheryl Twist.
  • The ten commandments of Doctor Who spin-offs by Graeme Burk. How to insure success for a spin-off.
  • Will you die happy if I tell you I'm impressed by Peter Hill. Review of The Sarah Jane Adventures episodes; Revenge of the Slitheen; The eye of the Gorgon; and Warriors of Kudlak.
  • In all the universe I never expected to find a family by Peter McAlpine. Review of The Sarah Jane Adventures episodes; Whatever happened to Sarah Jane? and The lost boy.
  • Video reviews by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:Survivor; Doctor Who: Time flight; and Doctor Who:Arc of infinity.
  • Audio reviews by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:Frozen time; Doctor Who:Son of the dragon; Doctor Who:100; and Doctor Who:Absolution.
  • Book reviews. Talkback: The unofficial and unauthorised Doctor Who interview book - volume 3 - The eighties, edited by Stephen James Walker; reviewed by Robert Smith; The Target book: A history of Target Doctor Who books by David J. Howe; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Calling the shots:Directing the new series of Doctor Who by Graeme Harper with Adrian Rigelsford; reviewed by Peter McAlpine. About time:The unauthorized guide to Doctor Who Volume 6 1985-1989 by Tat Wood; reviewed by Cameron Dixon.
  • A pioneer among her people by Robert Smith? An appreciation of Verity Lambert's contribution to television.


Issue no. 144(2008:Mar)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Gramame Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news from the series and spin-offs.
  • The ghosts of Christmas Specials past by Robert Smith? Critiques of the last three Christmas specials; Christmas invasion; The runaway bride; and Voyage of the damned.
  • Roots of Who (dance remix) by Scott Clarke. How Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harry Potter have influenced the new series of Doctor Who.
  • Spin-Off-A-Rama by Sean Twist. How spin-offs showcase The Golden Age of Doctor Who.
  • Peak practice by Lance Parkin. Has Doctor Who reached its zenith in the ratings?
  • Where to next? by Richard Salter. Is the next season of Doctor Who able to keep topping its previous season?
  • Video review by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:The complete third series.
  • Audio reviews by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:The mind's eye and Doctor Who:The girl who never was.
  • Book review by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Third dimension - The unofficial and unauthorised guide to Doctor Who 2007 by Stephen James Walker.
  • He said, she said by Deborah Stanish with Graeme Burk. The old fandom vs. The new fandom in Doctor Who.


Issue no. 145(2008:May)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news from the series and its spin-offs.
  • I'm not drifting ... I'm waiting by Graeme Burk. Review of the episode, Partners in crime.
  • It's still Doctor Who to me by Colleen Hillerup.
  • It's more fun when he's around by Cameron Dixon. Review of the Torchwood episodes; Kiss kiss bang bang; Sleeper; and To the last man.
  • I forgot what a rush it is feeding in the bad stuff by Lance Parkin. Review of the Torchwood episodes; Meat and Adam.
  • If you think that darkness is too much then go for it by Debora Stanish. Review of the Torchwood episodes; Reset; Dead man walking; and A day in the death.
  • Video reviews.Torchwood: The complete first series; reviewed by Cameron Dixon. Doctor Who:Timelash; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:The time warrior; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:Destiny of the Daleks; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who:Planet of evil; reviewed by Greg McElhatton.
  • Audio reviews. Doctor Who:The bride of Peladon; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:The condemned; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:Dead London; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:Max warp; reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Book reviews. Doctor Who:Wishing well by Trevor Baxendale; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who:The pirate loop by Simon Guerrier; reviewed by Jason > Miller. Doctor Who: Peacemaker by James Swallow; reviewed by Jason A. Miller.
  • Shipping Pertwee by Deborah Stanish. Subtext between the Third Doctor and Jo.
  • And so it begins by Sean Twist. New speculation as the fourth season starts.
  • You don't belong .. you're from nowhere by Scott Clarke. Review of Torchwood episodes; Something borrowed and From out of the rain.
  • There was this woman by Robert Smith? Review of Torchwood episodes; Adrift, Fragments and Exit wounds.


Issue no. 146(2008:Jul)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news on the series and related shows.
  • Wasn't it glorious? by Scott Clarke. An appreciation of Russell T. Davis' tenure as executive producer of Doctor Who.
  • Your home is lost in fire by Greg McElhatton. Review of the episode, The fires of Pompeii.
  • Let the backlash begin by Lance Parkin. Speculation on what Steven Moffat's impact will be on Doctor Who.
  • The system's worked for two hundred years by Graeme Burk. Review of the episode; Planet of the Ood.
  • Oh, Donna by Deborah Stanish. An overview of the companion, Donna Noble.
  • I don't wanna mate by Robert Smith? Another take on the companion, Donna Noble.
  • What are you going to? Tell my Dad? by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Review of the episode; The Doctor's daughter.
  • Video reviews. Doctor Who and the Silurians; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:The sea devils; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who:Warriors of the deep; reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Book reviews by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who:Martha in the mirror by Justin Richards and Doctor Who:Snowglobe 7 by Mike Tucker.
  • Audio reviews by Andrew Flint. Companion Chronicles - Season Two; Doctor Who Dark husband; and Doctor Who:The eighth Doctor Audios (2.3-2.5).
  • Death to spoiler jerks by Sean Twist.
  • Receiving transmissions by Richard Salter. Announcement of a new short story collection; Doctor Who: Short trips:transmissions.
  • Fan mail.


Issue no. 147(2008:Sep)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Do Rocco. Latest news on the series and the spin-offs.
  • Leader of the pack by Richard Salter. Questions on the direction of the series under Steven Moffat,
  • How do you kill a wasp? by Nina Kolunovsky. Review of the episode, The unicorn and the wasp.
  • Convention listings.
  • Hello sweetie by Robert Smith? Review of the episodes; Silence in the library and Forest of the dead.
  • We must not look at goblin men by Richard Salter. Review of the episode; Midnight.
  • You told me I was special by Sean Twist. Review of the episode; Turn left.
  • Companionpalooza by Deborah Stanish. The excellence of the returning companion episodes.
  • Hate & fandom by Michael D. Thomas. Relationship of Doctor Who producers and the fans in the age of the Internet.
  • Video reviews. Doctor Who:The five Doctors 25th Anniversary edition; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who: Black orchid; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who:The time meddler; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who:The invasion of time; reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Audio reviews. Doctor Who:The haunting of Thomas Brewster, Assassin in the limelight; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:The boy that time forgot; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng.
  • Book review. Doctor Who: The many hands by Dale Smith; reviewed by Jason A. Miller.
  • Fanzine review. Myth Makers 15 - Across the universe; reviewed by Peter McAlpine.
  • Rage against the machine by Andrew Gurudata. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Doctor Who, and the Constellation Awards.
  • I danced and died a thousand times by Lloyd Rose; review of the episodes; The stolen earth and Journey's end.
  • Audio review. Torchwood:Lost souls; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng.
  • Video review. Doctor Who:The music of the spheres; reviewed by Graeme Burk.


Issue no. 148(2008:Nov)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Do Rocco. Latest news about the series in 1983.
  • The year of looking back by Richard Salter. Retrospective of Doctor Who in 1983.
  • I offer you fear in a handful of dust by Cameron Dixon. Review of the episodes, Arc of infinity and Snakedance.
  • Fanlife '83 by Sean Twist. Tegan is only reason to watch the new Doctor.
  • Love Davison style by Deborah Stanish. Shippers had poor pickings with Davison.
  • Are there Lords in such a small domain by Robert Smith? Review of the episodes; Mawdryn undead, Terminus, Enlightenment.
  • We sing in praise of total war by Graeme Burk. Review of the episode, The king's demons.
  • The Garm didn't do any harm by Gian-Luca Do Rocco. An appreciation of the 20th season monster, the Garm.
  • Video review by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who:Revenge of the Cybermen.
  • Book reviews. Doctor Who: A celebration by Peter Haining; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:Meglos by Terrance Dicks; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who:Timeflight by Peter Grimwade; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who:Terminus by John Lydecker; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who:Earthshock by Ian Marter; reviewed by Cameron Dixon. Doctor Who:Castrovalva by Christopher H. Bidmead; reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Audio review. Doctor Who The music; reviewed by Gian-Luca Di Rocco.
  • It's a game within a game by Scott Clarke. Review of the episode; The five Doctors.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. News of 2008 Doctor Who and related shows.
  • Doctor Who Special by Lance Parkin. How the BBC consistently failed to capitalize on the success of Doctor Who beginning in 1983.


Issue no. 149(2008/09:Dec/Jan)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news o the series.
  • Tethered aerial release developed in style by Greg McElhatton. Review of 2008 Christmas special; The next Doctor.
  • Five, ten, fifteen, twenty ... by Robert Smith? How the BBC celebrates (or not) the different anniversaries of Doctor Who.
  • The 45th anniversary awards by Gian-Luca Di Rocco.
  • Unregenerate by Deborah Stanish. A new Doctor is a cause for celebration not lamentation.
  • 45 and under by Sean Twist. The real fans of Doctor Who.
  • Inbetween now and not yet by Scott Clarke. Speculation on the combination of Moffat and Smith
  • A letter to Matt Smith by Graeme Burk. Hopes of the fans for the new Doctor.
  • Video reviews. The Sarah Jane Adventures:The complete first season; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who:The infinite quest; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who:The invisible enemy; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. K-9 and company: A girl's best friend; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who:The war machines; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:The brain of Morbius; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Torchwood:The complete second season; reviewed by Cameron Dixon.
  • Book reviews. Doctor Who:The writer's tale by Russell T. Davies with Benjamin Cook; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:Ghosts of India by Mark Morris; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who:The Doctor trap by Simon Messingham; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who:Shining darkness by Mark Michalowski; reviewed by Jason A. Miller.

Audio reviews. Doctor Who:The death collectors; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:The Zygon who fell to earth/Sisters of the flame/Vengeance of Morbius; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:The doomwood curse; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng. Doctor Who:Kingdom of silver/Keepsake; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng. Doctor Who:Brotherhood of the Daleks; reviewed by Andrew Flint.

  • I predict 2013 by Lance Parkin.


Issue no. 150(2009:Apr)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news on the series and related shows.
  • Labour of love by Lance Parkin. Why Parkin writes Doctor Who.
  • It's a wonderful column by Scott Clarke. Being a Doctor Who fan.
  • Enlightenment:A brief chronology.
  • The universe never stops weirding you out by Jason A. Miller. Review of The Sarah Jane Adventures episodes; The last Sontaran; The day of the clown; and Secrets of the stars.
  • The age of wormwood approaches by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Review of The Sarah Jane Adventures episodes; Mark of the berserker; The temptation of Sarah Jane Smith; and Enemy of the bane.
  • Ode to the inmates by Deborah Stanish. Internet fandom vs. print zines.
  • A history of rumours by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Trying to keep up with the gossip about the series.
  • Monster mash by John Anderson. Watching monsters in the series.
  • Video reviews by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:The complete fourth series and Doctor Who:The trial of a Time Lord.
  • Audio reviews. Doctor Who unbound:Masters of war; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:Forty five, False gods/Order of simplicity/Casulaties of war/The word lord; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng. Doctor Who:The raincloud man; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng. Doctor Who:Return of the Krotons; reviewed by Andrew Flint.
  • Book reviews. Doctor Who:The story of Martha by Dan Arbett et al; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who:the eyeless by Lance Parkin; reviewed by Jason A. Miller.
  • Fluid linked by Robert Smith? How to write a column for Enlightenment.
  • Seems like old times by James Bow. A former columnist reflects on the history of Enlightenment.


Issue no. 151(2009:Jun)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news of the series and related shows.
  • End of the line by Erin Deli. Review of the episode; Planet of the dead.
  • Master of ... by Lance Parkin. Reflections on the Master.
  • Fan mail.
  • National dreams by Graeme Burk. On the moving of Doctor Who from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to the Space Channel.
  • Boys will be fanboys by Deborah Stanish. Introducing your children to Doctor Who.
  • Video reviews by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:The key to time Special Edition; Doctor Who: Four to doomsday; Doctor Who:Battlefield.
  • Audio reviews. Doctor Who:Orbis, Hothouse, The beast of Orlok; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:The Key 2 time trilogy; The judgement of Isskar; Destroyer of delights; The chaos pool; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng.
  • Death of the planet by Robert Smith? Doctor Who not using the tropes of science fiction to their full potential.



Issue no. 152(2009:Aug)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news about the series and spin-offs.
  • A tale of two writers by Scott Clarke. Contrasting the writing style of Russell T. Davies and Steven Moffat.
  • What do you think Torchwood is , now? by Graeme Burk. Review of the Torchwood episode, Children of Earth.
  • The next (re) generation by Lance Parkin. Who Party 14 con report.
  • You don't know Jack by Deborah Stanish. Evolution of the character, Captain Jack Harkness.
  • Video reviews.Doctor Who:The E-Space trilogy; reviewed by Greg McElhatton. Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen; reviewed by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who: The rescue/ The Romans; reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Audio reviews. Doctor Who: Wirren dawn/ The scapegoat; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who: The magic mousetrap; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng. Doctor Who: Enemy of the Daleks; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng. Torchwood: Asylum, Golden age; The dead line; reviewed by Cameron Dixon.
  • Book reviews. Doctor Who: Judgement of the Judoon by Colin Brake; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who: The Slitheen excursion by Simon Guerrier; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who: Prisoner of the Daleks by Trevor Baxendale; reviewed by Jason A. Miller. Time unincorporated: The Doctor Who fanzine archive volume 1: Lance Parkin; reviewed by Kenyon Wallace. About Time: The unauthorized guide to Doctor Who volume 3:1970-74 (revised edition) by Tat Wood; reviewed by Cameron Dixon.
  • As seen on TV! by Robert Smith? Plea to bring back novelizations of Doctor Who episodes.


Issue no. 153(2009:Oct)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Death of a titan; Obituary of Barry Letts, producer of Doctor Who 1970-74 by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news of series and spin-offs.
  • If this were a comic book; a graphic essay by Graeme Burk.
  • Make it work by Scott Clarke. Innovation in the new series.
  • History bites by Jason A. Miller. The history episodes of the First Doctor.
  • The death of St. Ianto by Deborah Stanish. Reaction to the death of the character of Ianto Jones in the Torchwood episode, Children of Earth.
  • Audiobook review. Doctor Who: Hornet's nest - The stuff of nightmares by Paul Magrs; reviewed by Kenyon Wallace.
  • Audio reviews. Doctor Who: The cannibalists; The eight truths, Worldwide web; reviewed by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who:The angel of Scutari; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng. Doctor Who:The company of friends; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng. Doctor Who: Patient zero; reviewed by Ibrahim Ng.
  • Graphic novel reviews. Doctor Who: Agent provocateur by Gary Russell; reviewed by Cameron Dixon. Doctor Who:The forgotten; reviewed by Cameron Dixon.
  • Video reviews by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:The deadly assassin; Doctor Who:Image of the Fendahl; Doctor Who:The next Doctor/ Planet of the Dead. Doctor Who:Delta and the Bannermen.
  • As seen on TV!(Action figure play sets edition!) by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Suggestions for new Doctor Who action figures.
  • Family affair by Robert Smith? How Children of Earth stays true to Doctor Who tropes and is innovative at the same time.


Issue no. 154(2009:Nov)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Latest news of the series and spin-offs.
  • Water always wins by Greg McElhatton. Review of the episode; The waters of Mars.
  • Goodbye Ten by Deborah Stanish. Appreciation of David Tennant's Doctor.
  • I second that emotion by Scott Clarke. How emotion has played a bigger part in Doctor Who with producer Russell T. Davies.
  • Video review by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who: War games.
  • Audio reviews by Andrew Flint. Doctor Who: Paper cuts and Doctor Who: Blue forgotten planet.
  • Audiobooks review by Kenyon Wallace. Doctor Who:Hornets' nest/The dead shoes by Paul Magrs.
  • Book review by Jason A. Miller. Doctor Who: Autonomy by Daniel Blythe.
  • Michael(s) and me by Jason A.Miller. Michael Chabon as a fan of Doctor Who.
  • The truth of the moment. An interview with Colin Baker by Graeme Burk and Robert Smith?
  • It means I'm gonna change by Robert Smith? An appreciation of Graeme Burk's tenure as editor of Enlightenment.
  • Have a nice day by Graeme Burk. Review of The Sarah Jane Adventures episodes; Prisoner of the Judoon; Mad woman in the attic; The wedding of Sarah Jane Smith; The eternity trap; Mona Lisa's revenge; and the gift.


Issue no. 155(2009:Dec)

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  • DWINformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Dalek in Manhattan by Jason A. Miller. An overview of the DVD releases.
  • The top 10 Doctor Who DVDs.10:Earthshock. 9:Lost in time. 8:The curse of Fenric. 7:Survival. 6:New beginnings boxed set (featuring The Keeper of Traken, Logopolis, Castrovalva. 5:Genesis of the Daleks. 4:The five Doctors - the 25th anniversary edition. 3:The invasion. 2:The trial of the Time Lord. 1:The beginning box set (featuring An unearthly child, The Daleks, The edge of destruction).
  • Greatest achievement. Use of Video Field Interpolation Restoration Effect on the early episodes.
  • Best special feature. Documentary on the origin of the series by Graeme Burk.
  • Best commentary.The commentary by Terence Dicks and Peter Davison on the Five Doctors by Graeme Burk.
  • 10 not-so-great Doctor Who decisions by Gian-Luca Di Rocco.
  • More to love by Deborah Stanish. An appreciation of the extras on the DVD sets.
  • 10 great DVD decisions by Graeme Burk.
  • Value added material, an interview with members of the Doctor Who Restoration team by Graeme Burk.
  • DVD review: The Black Guardian trilogy, reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Audio review. The nightmare fair, reviewed by Gian-Luca Di Rocco.
  • Audio review. Hornet's nest - Circle of doom, reviewed by Kenyon Wallace.
  • Comics review. Through time and space, reviewed by Cameron Dixon.
  • Hit or myth by Scott Clarke, The use of mythology by Russell T.Davies in Doctor Who
  • A review of the Waters of Mars by Robert Smith?.


Issue no.156(2010:Mar)

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  • DWINinformation.
  • From the vortex. Editor's column by Graeme Burk.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. News of the series.
  • The 2009 Christmas & New Years specials by Graeme Burk.
  • Five years later by Lance Parkin. An overview of the Tennant years as Doctor Who.
  • Taking aim by Deborah Stanish. On being a fangirl.
  • Casual nexus by Jason A. Miller. Breaking the mold in the series.
  • Again and again by Robert Smith? and Lars Pearson. A conversation between Robert Smith? and Lars Pearson, publisher of Mad Norwegian Press, about re-watching episodes of Doctor Who.
  • Song for ten by Julie Chaston, An appreciation of David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor.
  • Who is Wilfred Mott? by Iain R. Bennett. Discussion about characters in the episode, The End of time.
  • DVD review. Dalek war. Episodes Frontier in space and Planet of the Daleks reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Audio review:Death in Blackpool and An unearthly child reviewed by Andrew Flint.
  • Audio reviews:The eternal summer and Plague of the Daleks reviewed by Ibrahim Ng.
  • Audio reviews:The lost stories - Mission to Magnus and Leviathan reviewed by Gian-Luca Di Rocco.
  • Audio review:Hornet's tale - A sting in the tale reviewed by Kenyon Wallace.
  • Game review:Adventures in time and space reviewed by Steven Dieter.
  • Book review:The Krillitane storm by Christopher Stone, reviewed by Jason A. Miller.
  • Book review:The writer's tale - the final chapter by Russell T. Davies with Benjamin Cook, reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • DVD reviews:The twin dilemma and the keys of Marinus, reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Journey's end - part three by Scott Clarke. Scott's final column is a discussion of how plot structure has changed over the decades in Doctor Who.
  • It's the end by Graeme Burk. His final column.


Issue no. 157(2010:May)

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  • DWINformation.
  • Chronic fatigue. Editor's column by Cameron Dixon.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. News of the series including spin-offs and related merchandise.
  • In the beginning by Colleen Hillerup. Reaction to the different actors who have played The Doctor.
  • Teasing the sequence by James Bow. On the changes in the title sequence of Doctor Who.
  • No compromises by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Reflections on the portrayal of The Doctor by Colin Baker.
  • The introverted Doctor by Robert Smith?. Sylvester McCoy's Doctor.
  • The rise of the companion by Brandon C. Laraby. How the role of the companion changed during the Eccleston years.
  • The Tennant transition by Steven Dieter. Evolution of Doctor Who during the Tennant years.
  • The kids are alright by Deborah Stanish. Influence of Matt Smith on the series.
  • DVD review. Remembrance of the Daleks - special edition,reviewed by Graeme Burk.
  • Audio reviews by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. The lost stories, The hollows of time and Paradise 5.
  • Comic review: Doctor Who ongoing: vol. 1 Fugitive by Tony Lee, reviewed by Deborah Stanish.
  • Book review by Chris Szego. Chicks dig Time Lords, Lynne M. Thomas and Tara O'Shea, eds.


Issue no. 158(2010:Jul)

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  • DWINformation.
  • Chronic fatigue. Editor's column by Cameron Dixon.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. News of the series and spin-offs.
  • It's not you, it's me by Deborah Stanish. Steven Moffat vs. Russell T. Davies.
  • What has passed away or what is yet to be by Cameron Dixon. Review of the Eleventh hour, Matt Smith's first episode.
  • The dove is never free by Greg McElhatton. Review of the episode, The beast below.
  • The wars they will be fought again by Steven Dieter. Review of the episode, Victory of the Daleks.
  • The unfortunate resurrection of the Daleks by James Bow. A critique of the latest Daleks episode.
  • The killers in high places by William Hopper. Review of the episodes; Time of the angels and Flesh and stone.
  • They've summoned up a thundercloud by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. Review of the episode; The vampires of Venice.
  • Squee-mendous by Robert Smith?. Approval of the new Doctor, Matt Smith.
  • DVD review by Graeme Burk. Doctor Who:The specials. All of the special episodes during the Tennant years.
  • Audio reviews by Gian-Luca Do Roco. The lost stories: Point of entry and The song of Megaptera.
  • Audio review by Steven Dieter. Cyberman 2.
  • Audio reviews by Deborah Stanish. A thousand tiny wings, Survival of the fittest and the Architects of history.


Issue no. 159(2010:Sep)

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  • DWINformation
  • Chronic fatigue. Editor's column by Cameron Dixon.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. News of the series, related merchandise, and spin-offs.
  • Matt Smith: a who's who by William Hopper. Is the Doctor becoming more human with the advent of Matt Smith?
  • Either either/or or and by Deborah Stanish. Review of the episode; Amy's choice.
  • The people under the ground by Peter McAlpine. Review of the episodes; The hungry earth and and Cold blood.
  • To see whatever common people see by Julie Chaston. Review of the episodes; Vincent and the Doctor and The Lodger.
  • Maaga will knock four times by Jason A, Miller. Revival of old enemies in the new series.
  • Puzzle box by Robert Smith? Review of the episodes; The Pandorica opens and the Big Bang.
  • The grand alliance by Martin Marshall. A commentary on the possibilities for the new season.
  • DVD review by Graeme Burk. Review of the Space museum and the Chase.
  • DVD review by Graeme Burk. The Masque of Mandragora.
  • Book reviews by Jason A. Miller. Apollo 23, Night of the humans, and The Forgotten army.
  • Audio reviews by Steven Dieter. City of spires, Night's black agents, The Wreck of the Titan, and Legend of the Cyberman.
  • Audio review by Deborah Stanish. The Guardian of the solar system.
  • Audio reviews by Ibrahim Ng. Solitaire and Situation vacant.
  • Audio review by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. The lost stories:The Macros.
  • Game reviews by Steven Dieter. City of the Daleks and Blood of the Cyberman.
  • Audio review by Peter McAlpine. Jago & Lightfoot.


Issue no. 160(2010:Nov)

Cover
  • DWINformation.
  • Chronic fatigue. Editor's column by Cameron Dixon.
  • Wholine by Gian-Luca Di Rocco. News of the series and spin-offs.
  • A family affair by Colleen Hillerup. Four generations of fans in one family.
  • Those were the days by Steven Dieter. Watching the series since childhood.
  • Into and out of the dark by James Bow. How writing fan fiction leads to a career in writing.
  • Absolutely not a family show by William Hopper. How the BBC includes enough adult content so the whole family can watch.
  • The parent trap by Deborah Stanish. Seeing Doctor Who through the eyes of a parent.
  • Kid-friendly by Gian=Luca Di Rocco. The Eleventh Doctor is much more kid friendly than earlier ones.
  • Obituaries.
  • Oh Boy by Robert Smith?. Masculinity as defined by the Eleventh Doctor.
  • The noblest Sarah Jane of them all By Martin Marshall. An appreciation of Elizabeth Sladen.
  • DVD reviews by Graeme Burk. Myths and legends:The Time monster, Underworld, and The Horns of Nimon. The Creature from the pit.
  • Audio reviews by Deborah Stanish. Cobwebs, The Whispering forest, and The Cradle of the snake.
  • Audio reviews by Ibrahim Ng, Nevermore and The Book of Kells.
  • Audio reviews by Steven Dieter. Echoes of Grey and Find and replace.
  • Book review by Kenyon Wallace. Timeless adventures: How Doctor Who Who conquered TV by Brian J. Robb