In 1996, after a 7 year absence on television, a new actor stepped into the role of The Doctor – Mr Paul McGann. A new Doctor Who movie debuted with McGann portraying the 8th version of the character. This was also JStew’s first exposure to the Doctor. In 2013 McGann returned to the role just in time for the shows 50th anniversary. At Niagara Falls Comic con, Stew and Sara J were honored to speak with him. It is true – You never forget your first Doctor.
Programme Name: Doctor Who – TX: 14/11/2013 – Episode: THe Night of the Doctor (No. n/a) – Embargoed for publication until: 14/11/2013 – Picture Shows: Special mini-episode ‘The Night of the Doctor’ to reveal the Doctor’s dark chapter.
Starring Paul McGann, this BBC iPlayer exclusive will for the first time ever reveal what became of the 8th Doctor. On the eve of his most terrible battle, the Time Lord is faced with a choice that will change the course of his life. The darkest of days are about to begin.
The Doctor has always been a man of secrets – and now they can be told …. The Doctor (PAUL McGANN) – (C) BBC – Photographer: adrian Rogers
