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Originating in 1963, Doctor Who is a show produced by the BBC geared towards children and Science Fiction fans alike. Doctor Who’s over fifty year old production history is best comparable to James Bond’s own lengthy film history. Similar to 007, a multitude of different actors has portrayed the title character over the years. However, unlike Bond, who we are led to believe is apparently an ageless agent of MI6, the Doctor is explained to be an alien known as a Time Lord, who in lieu of death, is able to regenerate up to twelve times (and possibly more) with a change in appearance and personality every time. This neatly wraps up the transition between actors, with every new Doctor seen regenerating from their predecessor. Of course, this constant transition leads to different eras of Doctor Who, with each Doctor having his own strong fan bases. Join Daniel and Jules as they give an introduction to Doctor Who, providing a brief history of the Doctor and his companions throughout the ages and then ending, possibly, with a debate on just exactly which regeneration is the Doctor currently on.