Twitter. It divides opinion. But this is our opportunity to point you towards some brilliant individuals connected to everyone’s favourite show.
It’s Big Finish Week on the Doctor Who Companion, so it makes sense to tell you to follow someone related, right? A writer or director? A producer? Ooh, or the official Big Finish feed!
Well, actually, next week (13th April) is Peter Davison’s birthday. So there. We were alerted to this by Big Finish’s excellent deal on Fifth Doctor stories, so anyone searching for a link can rest easy now, okay?
Yes, the Fifth Doctor himself: Peter Davison. Davison was the youngest actor to play the role (until that accolade was stolen by Matt Smith), having shot to fame playing Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great and Small. His first full adventure as the Doctor was Castrovalva, and accompanied by such companions as Nyssa, Tegan, and Turlough, he battled Daleks, Cybermen, and the Master. His final story, The Caves of Androzani has been voted the #1 Doctor Who serial by Doctor Who Magazine readers in a poll a few years ago.
He doesn’t tweet very often, but anyone who has watched his brilliant 50th anniversary short, The Five(Ish) Doctors Reboot will know he has a warm, easy wit that of course comes across on his feed.
I offer huge congratulations to Jason Watkins, but must draw BAFTA and the Olivier's attention to this. Just saying. pic.twitter.com/srUYHU4ww8
— Peter Davison (@PeterDavison5) May 14, 2015
Notably, there’s The Recurring Case of the Mis-spelt Name, a saga started by DWM when he was announced. Further hiccups came when he starred in Gypsy…
After 7 months the Gypsy cast get their own wardrobe baskets. This is mine. I will be complaining to the management. pic.twitter.com/Fs6AJX7wug
— Peter Davison (@PeterDavison5) October 30, 2015
For who enquired. Argyle socks will do most of the acting for you. I only need to stay upright and get lines in the right order. #gypsyLDN
— Peter Davison (@PeterDavison5) November 2, 2015
So now the costume dept. respond to my complaints. What happened to respect for tv light comedy actors? Is this war? pic.twitter.com/GNxavFYbVs
— Peter Davison (@PeterDavison5) November 2, 2015
Savoy Wars Episode V: The Laminator Strikes Back. pic.twitter.com/gsrs13tURO
— Peter Davison (@PeterDavison5) November 7, 2015
Time to fight back! I have instructed the management to sack the entire costume department with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/qG1U0VYH18
— Peter Davison (@PeterDavison5) November 28, 2015
There’s plenty of jokes for Doctor Who fans to enjoy.
So proud to have given young acting hopeful Frank Skinner his big break in the Five(ish) Doctors. I'm certain this boy has a big future.
— Peter Davison (@PeterDavison5) May 16, 2014
In Paris pondering the question… 'Do you think you've put the Doctor behind you?' pic.twitter.com/wtRTG4cSGy
— Peter Davison (@PeterDavison5) November 17, 2014
Find Peter Davison: @PeterDavison5.
