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The real Rasputin, also known as “the mad monk”, was a mystic and holy man who befriended the family of Tsar Nicholas II, gaining a great deal of influence over ...

There was even a brief window of time when “The Power of the Doctor” might not have been Rasputin’s first Doctor Who appearance on screen- and as we’ve already mentioned, this story would have seen Rasputin revealed to be a rogue Time Lord in disguise. The Third Doctor encounters Rasputin a good deal later down the timestream in the novel, The Wages of Sin, by David A. [“The Time Meddler”](https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Time_Meddler_(TV_story))). (To be clear, this joke was written before the author had actually seen “The Power of the Doctor” – that’s how obvious it is that he’s One priest, named Iliodor, was part of a group of figures who tried to drive a wedge between Rasputin and the royal family. In this story, the Doctor’s companion Jo Grant meets Rasputin and finds him to be a pretty sound bloke, but to protect the time stream Liz Shaw still gives him Prince Felix’s dinner invitation anyway. Only a few years after that, one of his followers waited outside Rasputin’s home and stabbed him in the stomach. He was accused of spreading heresy, and was denounced by the local clergy. [The Power of the Doctor](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who-the-power-of-the-doctor-review/)”, you can’t accuse it of not having enough ideas. It’s the kind of reputation that gets a person enemies, and the intrigue around Rasputin soon grew dangerous. Here's who the real-life Rasputin was, and his previous adventures in the Whoniverse. Others suspected he was a con-man who’d talked himself into the highest halls of power.

'Doctor Who's Fourteenth Doctor has arrived, with David Tennant taking over Jodie Whittaker 's role rather than actor Ncuti Gatwa.

[the May announcement](https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/ncuti-gatwa-is-the-doctor) that Gatwa would be portraying the Doctor stopped short of specifically naming him the Fourteenth Doctor. Of course, there wasn't enough evidence to draw any strong conclusions at the time. [the Tenth Doctor's former companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) also returning](https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/david-tennant-catherine-tate-return) to the show. Fortunately, Doctor Who's regeneration twist doesn't mean he's been shafted from the job. Now it seems possible we could find out what the best temp in Chiswick has been up to all these years. Upon regenerating on Sunday, Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor immediately commented that he "know[s] these teeth," a reference to his first lines as the Tenth Doctor. These episodes will celebrate Doctor Who's 60th anniversary. We've also known since May that [Sex Education actor Ncuti Gatwa would soon be stepping into the role of Doctor](https://mashable.com/article/fourteenth-doctor-doctor-who-ncuti-gatwa). Even so, nobody expected Tennant to return as Doctor Who's protagonist, or even believed it possible under the show's lore. Written by outgoing showrunner Chris Chibnall, "The Power of the Doctor" was the last of three Doctor Who specials that had been scheduled for 2022. Tennant previously played the Tenth Doctor from 2005 to 2010, with his run widely lauded by both critics and fans. The Doctor's regeneration wasn't a surprise to anyone, with

At the end of its 39th season, it's become clear the Time Lord's world, despite always regenerating, has become static and small.

In the past 17 years, the mythology of Who has become, if anything, even more arcane and far more self-referential and confusing. If Doctor Who wants to keep people engaged enough to make it to its 70th anniversary, it needs to remind people why they should care. [lined up](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61371123) Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa to play the Time Lord (after David Tennant [returns to the role](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/10/surprise-doctor-who-reveals-two-history-making-leads-for-2023) for a brief stint). With ratings on the slide and online buzz seemingly at an all-time low, it’s clear that the new generation of fans who discovered the show during its revival are getting bored of what was once fresh and exciting. The show’s next series—its 14th since the revival and 40th overall—is slated to have Russell T. This isn’t to say Whittaker wasn’t a compelling Doctor but rather that in the nearly two decades since the show was rebooted in 2005, its tricks have gotten old.

Between new technologies, a confusing health-care system, hurried providers and health issues such as memory and hearing loss, doctors and aging patients ...

[survey](https://ahimafoundation.org/media/ngfbggsk/oct2021_understanding_access_use_health_information_america_ahima_foundation.pdf) by the AHIMA Foundation found that nearly 2 in 3 American adults are not “extremely confident” they understand the health information they discuss with their physician. [nia.nih.gov](http://nia.nih.gov/), or click directly to the doctor-patient communication site at [bit.ly/betterdoctalks](http://bit.ly/betterdoctalks) And negative stereotypes about aging can leave patients feeling condescended to or unheard. One analysis of 2017 health record data [record checkups](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/five-ways-get-most-out-your-doctors-visit#remember) (with permission from everyone involved) with a smartphone or audio recorder. It’s packed with information from the National Institute on Aging on everything from choosing a doctor to confronting sensitive issues — and it’s designed for both patients and caregivers.

Reviews of Sunday's finale were broadly positive, although some said too much was packed into the episode.

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"Doctor Who" fans were drenched in nostalgia after David Tennant reprised his role as the Time Lord in the dramatic conclusion to the show's BBC centenary ...

And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? “If you thought the appearance of David Tennant was a shock, we’ve got plenty more surprises on the way!” said showrunner Russell T. The clip also confirmed that Catherine Tate will be reprising her role as his former companion, Donna Noble, for three special episodes set to air in November next year.

Reviews of Sunday's finale were broadly positive, although some said too much was packed into the episode.

He added: "Despite an abundance of distractions, Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill remain the throbbing heart of the story, as the Doctor and Yaz breeze through a rollicking adventure but must prepare for a sorrowful parting... This was frightening fun in the show's best traditions." "It is a great send-off for Whittaker, focused and full of feeling, which makes this an apt welcome for Gatwa, too." but the scripts have often let her down a little," she said. "Considering this is a super-long episode, it trots along at a decent speed and the pace rarely dips. It confuses. "Moments where what's happening, however intergalactic, however epoch-hopping, however sassy, has time to register. It confounds. It surprises. Only the 'present' part of the equation suffered. "[The episode] reminded us that actually you need one or two dull bits for drama to be dramatic," he said. The frenetic story threw in so many playful bells and fan-pleasing whistles, it became nonsensical, as if Chibnall painted himself into a plotting corner and didn't know how to escape."

Iconic Dorset beauty spot, Durdle Door, featured in the BBC's special episode of Doctor Who on Sunday night.

POSSIBLY VERY NERDY DOCTOR WHO CONTINUITY POINT: Just before she regenerated on Durdle Door, the Doctor said she was going to ‘take in one last sunrise’. Why then, was she facing west? Showrunner Chris Chibnall is also set to leave the programme, to be replaced by Davies, who was behind the 2005 revival of the show. [Durdle Door revealed as the most Instagrammable beach in the UK](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/20110874.durdle-door-revealed-instagrammable-beach-uk/) [Durdle Door: What was its past and what is its future?](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19333778.durdle-door-past-future/) [The true impact of visitors to Durdle Door](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19139353.heart-breaking-impact-visitors-durdle-door/) Whittaker’s last venture as the Doctor was loaded with drama as it saw her fight for her existence against some of her deadliest enemies: The Master, the Daleks and the Cybermen. Ncuti Gatwa will then take control of the Tardis as the 15th Doctor, with his first episode due to air over the festive period in 2023.

Lulworth Estate says depicting the actors on top of Durdle Door may impact the safety of visitors.

The BBC has been approached for comment. While neither the Tardis nor the Doctor were actually on top of Durdle Door, some viewers would not necessarily accept this and it had "increased the difficulties we continue to have regarding the safety of visitors to Durdle Door", said the estate. It said the estate always sought details with any filming request and insisted "no mention was made by the BBC that they were seeking to portray the Tardis and the Doctor on top of Durdle Door". "We are disappointed that the BBC chose not to be honest with us when seeking our permission," it said, adding that it had requested the BBC provide an explanation about "what we regard as a duplicitous and dishonest request to film". In a statement, the estate said: "When consenting to the use of Durdle Door for an episode of Doctor Who, the BBC decided not to include a proper description of what they intended. The BBC has been accused of being "duplicitous and dishonest" over the filming of Jodie Whittaker's final scene as Doctor Who.

Before Ncuti Gata becomes the first Black Time Lord in show history, popular former lead David Tennant is returning for a spell.

And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble (Tate)? [50th anniversary special](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/05/doctor-who-david-tennant-billie-piper-reuniting-rose-tyler) a decade ago, will reprise his role alongside co-star [Catherine Tate](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/10/david-tennant-doctor-who-donna-catherine-tate) for three special 60th-anniversary episodes to air in November 2023. Ncuti Gata, who was [announced as the next lead in May](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/05/ncuti-gatwa-cast-as-the-new-doctor-in-doctor-who), will not be the 14th Doctor—but the 15th. [a statement](https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/david-tennant-is-the-fourteenth-doctor) on Sunday. Oz’s Senate Campaign](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/10/dr-oz-dog-killing-pennsylvania-senate-race?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-101122)? [first female Time Lord](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/07/doctor-who-thirteenth-doctor-jodie-whittaker), officially regenerated after four years during Sunday night’s 90-minute episode, revealing that her immediate successor isn’t who fans had expected. [Marriage Problems](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/10/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-10-year-old-marriage-problems-going-on-forever-divorce?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-101122)Are Reportedly “10 Years Old” Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney [has been cast](https://www.thewrap.com/yasmin-finney-new-rose-in-doctor-who/) as a character named Rose, although it’s unknown if she’s playing a version of Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler, who was a confidant for Tennant’s Doctor, or an entirely new role. “The path to Ncuti’s 15th Doctor is laden with mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger and fun. Gatwa, best known for Netflix’s Sex Education, will then become the first Black lead in the show’s 59-year history during the festive period in 2023. “If you thought the appearance of David Tennant was a shock, we’ve got plenty more surprises on the say,” showrunner Russell T. So to be able to revisit that and to get another shot, it was a total joy from start to finish.”

The 60-year-old actress played companion Ace opposite Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy in the sci-fi series from 1987 to 1989, making her the Time Lord's final ...

The beloved Tenth Doctor actor will return next year during the 60th anniversary of the show, as a new incarnation of the Time Lord.

And how is it connected to the return of the wonderful Donna Noble? who is now officially the Fifteenth Doctor. Sure, he was the Tenth Doctor, but he was beloved, and there’s got to be an interesting story behind this new regeneration following the death of [Jodie Whittaker’s](https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-power-of-the-doctor-bbc-1849563840) Thirteenth Doctor.

Sophie Aldred hopes that 'Doctor Who' will always remain on television. The 60-year-old actress played companion Ace opposite Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy ...

It was really Patrick Troughton, the Second Doctor, who made it live now. I would hope that 'Doctor Who' is always around." Ace was also reunited with the Seventh Doctor, who made a brief appearance.

Brian Kitson reviews Jodie Whittaker's final episode of Doctor Who, titled The Power of the Doctor. Also stars Mandip Gill and Sacha Dhawan.

[my review](https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/review-doctor-who-legend-of-the-sea-devils/) on Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils! For those who were divided on Whittaker’s time on this long-running sci-fi show, I hope that The Power of the Doctor stands as a testament to how fantastic she was as the Doctor. The story itself, while a bit messy, was a great final adventure with plenty of action, tons of emotion, and a lot of heart, with heart being a trademark for the Whittaker era of Doctor Who. Perhaps one of the best parts of The Power of the Doctor was the tying up of some significant loose ends. That being said, The Power of the Doctor gave him such a huge part in which Sacha Dhawan could show his range. The rest of the episode plays out like a typical Doctor Who episode, that is until Whittaker’s hands started to glow with regeneration energy. His plan involves terraforming Earth for Dalek and Cyberman construction, but a part of him seems to also want to be free from the chains that bind him as The Master. They bring The Doctor in to help with the missing and destroyed, paintings. It definitely seems like The Master is up to one of his old games, especially if you factor in the Daleks and the Cyber Masters popping up. He informs the skeptical Doctor that there’s a Dalek invasion coming to Earth, but he (this specific Dalek) no longer believes in the mission of his pepper pot comrades. Instead of remaining down when shot, these ones glow with regeneration energy similar to the Doctor and other Time Lords. Five when you include Jodie Whittaker, whose final episode Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor just aired.

Season 5, which saw Matt Smith take over from David Tennant in the TARDIS, came in second place with 12 per cent, while the very first season of the revival era ...

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