Tim's Take On: Episode 853(Doctor Who Comic Books Panel at LFCC)

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Philip Hinchcliffe joins a Doctor Who comic book panel at London Film and Comic Con.

This episode features a panel discussion recorded at London Film and Comic Con Spring 2026, focusing on Doctor Who comic books. The host, Tim Drury, introduces the panelists: Philip Hinchcliffe, who produced Doctor Who from 1974 to 1977; Sean, who works for Cutaway Comics and writes spin-offs; and Lou Strimer, a comic book artist with experience in Doctor Who Magazine. Hinchcliffe discusses his era of Doctor Who, describing how he moved the show away from invasion stories toward more adult, gothic horror influenced by literary romanticism. He mentions inheriting Tom Baker as the Doctor and the importance of maintaining jeopardy and a serious tone. Sean talks about his work with Cutaway Comics, explaining how every Doctor Who story can serve as a pilot for a spin-off, using Paradise Towers as an example where he develops sequels. He also mentions a crossover event involving characters like Iris Wildtide and Drax. Lou Strimer shares his approach to Doctor Who comics, emphasizing that he doesn't make fun of the original stories but incorporates elements like fan service and cosplay. An audience member asks about creating unique Doctor Who ideas and getting them published, to which Sean responds with advice on using resources like TARDIS Wikipedia and dealing with licensing through BBC Enterprises. Hinchcliffe reflects on the challenges of writing unique stories, noting that it's more about the world and tone than originality, and warns against undermining the hero-adventure format. The panel concludes with thanks to the guests and a preview of next week's episode featuring Sophia Miles.

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A live Doctor Who comics panel about character, darkness, and the memories behind visual storytelling.

Doctor Who comic books take the stage at London Film and Comic Con spring 2026, where Philip Hinchcliffe joins a panel that treats the page as its own storytelling space.

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You get a London Film and Comic Con Doctor Who comics panel that drifts from the comics side into gothic darkness and staying true to the main character.

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