Can you tell if it’s a classic or new Doctor Who episode? TV quiz

Screen OD staff

It’s time to step into the TARDIS, fire up your sonic screwdriver, and embark on an exciting journey through the time vortex, exploring the history of a television series that has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations – “Doctor Who”. This long-standing BBC British science fiction programme, with its intricate storytelling, iconic characters, and a legacy spanning over half a century, has cemented its place as a cornerstone of the sci-fi genre and a gem in the pantheon of television history.

From the eerie metallic corridors of Skaro to the celestial spires of Gallifrey, from the battles against the Daleks in the 1960s to the adventures with the Weeping Angels in a new millennium, “Doctor Who” has, over the decades, presented a rich and diverse array of episodes and serials. The series has undergone multiple regenerations, mirroring the Time Lord at its heart, and each era is filled with its own unique charm, quirks, and idiosyncrasies.

However, despite being punctuated by the eponymous Doctor’s regenerations and various showrunner changes, the spirit of “Doctor Who” remains constant throughout the Classic and New series. This continuity often leads to intriguing overlap and sometimes confusion when it comes to distinguishing between the Classic and New series, especially when we consider episode or serial titles.

This is the challenge we present to you today, in the form of this quiz. Can you identify whether a given episode or serial title originates from the Classic era (1963-1989 & 1996) or the New era (2005 onwards)?? Whether you’re a casual viewer who’s just starting their journey through time and space, or a seasoned Whovian who’s witnessed every regeneration, this quiz promises an exciting adventure, a chance to test your knowledge, and perhaps even discover something new.

So, fellow time travellers, prepare to embark on this wibbly wobbly, timey wimey journey. Let’s see how well you know your “Doctor Who” history. Just remember, the fun lies in the journey as much as the destination….

Can you tell if it’s a classic or new Doctor Who episode?

Questions

Are the following titles from Classic Who or New Who?

  1. “The Deadly Assassin”
  2. “The Day of the Doctor”
  3. “The War Games”
  4. “Blink”
  5. “The Robots of Death”
  6. “The Girl in the Fireplace”
  7. “The Caves of Androzani”
  8. “The End of the World”
  9. “The Seeds of Doom”
  10. “Dalek”
  11. “The Ark in Space”
  12. “Rose”
  13. “Terror of the Autons”
  14. “The Empty Child”
  15. “The Brain of Morbius”
  16. “The Christmas Invasion”
  17. “The Talons of Weng-Chiang”
  18. “The Pandorica Opens”
  19. “Genesis of the Daleks”
  20. “The Eleventh Hour”

Answers

  1. “The Deadly Assassin” – Classic (1976, Fourth Doctor played by Tom Baker)
  2. “The Day of the Doctor” – New (2013, Tenth Doctor played by David Tennant and Eleventh Doctor played by Matt Smith, with a special appearance by the War Doctor played by John Hurt)
  3. “The War Games” – Classic (1969, Second Doctor played by Patrick Troughton)
  4. “Blink” – New (2007, Tenth Doctor played by David Tennant)
  5. “The Robots of Death” – Classic (1977, Fourth Doctor played by Tom Baker)
  6. “The Girl in the Fireplace” – New (2006, Tenth Doctor played by David Tennant)
  7. “The Caves of Androzani” – Classic (1984, Fifth Doctor played by Peter Davison)
  8. “The End of the World” – New (2005, Ninth Doctor played by Christopher Eccleston)
  9. “The Seeds of Doom” – Classic (1976, Fourth Doctor played by Tom Baker)
  10. “Dalek” – New (2005, Ninth Doctor played by Christopher Eccleston)
  11. “The Ark in Space” – Classic (1975, Fourth Doctor played by Tom Baker)
  12. “Rose” – New (2005, Ninth Doctor played by Christopher Eccleston)
  13. “Terror of the Autons” – Classic (1971, Third Doctor played by Jon Pertwee)
  14. “The Empty Child” – New (2005, Ninth Doctor played by Christopher Eccleston)
  15. “The Brain of Morbius” – Classic (1976, Fourth Doctor played by Tom Baker)
  16. “The Christmas Invasion” – New (2005, Tenth Doctor played by David Tennant)
  17. “The Talons of Weng-Chiang” – Classic (1977, Fourth Doctor played by Tom Baker)
  18. “The Pandorica Opens” – New (2010, Eleventh Doctor played by Matt Smith)
  19. “Genesis of the Daleks” – Classic (1975, Fourth Doctor played by Tom Baker)
  20. “The Eleventh Hour” – New (2010, Eleventh Doctor played by Matt Smith)

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