I don’t think there’s ever been such a detailed and comprehensive look at the series’ costume design. Much of the new research for this issue was led by Piers Britton, who has an unrivalled knowledge of the subject and the kind of insight that makes you look at familiar episodes in a whole new light. Dr Britton looms large in this issue, but the whole team has done a fantastic job – other highlights include a rarely seen interview with the late Colin Lavers, who designed the Fifth Doctor’s costume, and a new interview with Barbara Lane. This is the first time Barbara has spoken about her work on the series since the mid-1970s, so we were delighted when we tracked her down. We’ve uncovered so much new information and so many fantastic images – we can’t wait to share it all with everyone!

THE DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE YEARBOOK 2019

Jodie Whittaker’s debut as the Doctor was one of the television events of 2018 and a landmark in Doctor Who’s long history.

The latest Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition explores the making of Series 11 in unprecedented detail. Highlights among the exclusive interviews include:

• Percelle Ascott (The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos)
• Jonny Dixon (The Woman Who Fell to Earth)
• Shobna Gulati (Arachnids in the UK, Demons of the Punjab)
• Julie Hesmondhalgh (Kerblam!)
• Ed Hime (writer, It Takes You Away)
• Phyllis Logan (The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos)
• Susan Lynch (The Ghost Monument)
• Pete McTighe (writer, Kerblam!)
• Vinette Robinson (Rosa)
• Ellie Wallwork (It Takes You Away)
• Jodie Whittaker (The Doctor)
• Joy Wilkinson (writer, The Witchfinders)

Editor Marcus Hearn says:

You want it to feel like a treat: a big, thrilling, explosive, moving, cheeky, surprising treat. Basically, you want the Special to be epic. And I promise, it’s going to be epic.

I turned down other jobs because I really wanted this… A lot of opportunities came up while I was waiting but my heart was set on Doctor Who.

My early recollections are the black-and-white days of William Hartnell and Pat Troughton… It’s mind-blowing that I’m a part of it all these years later.

I don’t ever forget what I’m a part of because Doctor Who’s been around much longer than I have, But every part of this experience is to make it my own.