Doctor Who began in 1963. His journeys have shown us alien worlds, strange lifeforms, futuristic technology and mindbending cosmic phenomena.
The breadth and imagination of the Doctor's adventures have made the show one of science fiction's truly monumental success stories. Paul Parsons explains the scientific reality behind the fiction.
Discover:
- Why time travel isn't ruled out by the laws of physics
- The real K-9 - the robot assistant for space travellers built by NASA
- How genetic engineering is being used to breed Dalek-like designer lifeforms
- Why before long we could all be regenerating like a Time Lord
- The medical truth about the Doctor's two hearts, and the real creature with five
With style and exuberance 'The Science Of Doctor Who' brings the very latest scientific thinking down to Earth.
