Doctor Who is a British science fiction television series produced by the
BBC about a mysterious time-travelling adventurer known only as "The Doctor." It is also the
title of a 1996 television movie featuring the same character.
The programme is a significant part of British popular culture, widely
recognised for its creative storytelling, use of innovative music (produced by the BBC
Radiophonic Workshop) and low-budget special effects. The show has become a cult television
favourite on par with Star Trek. It has influenced generations of British genre television
writers, many of whom grew up watching the series. Doctor Who ranked third in a list of the
100 Greatest British Television Programmes of the 20th century. The list was produced by the
British Film Institute in 2000 and voted on by industry professionals.
New Doctor Who is still being actively produced by the BBC.
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