The Eighth Doctor and Where to Start (topics merged)

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This is what responded to the same question in a separate thread:

Who are your top three Doctors?

@PeriDox, I’d actually recommend the audios with Eight over the novels. Because A. the audios are easier to get ahold of than the novels (due to the novels being 19-27 years out of print); and B. the audios actually having McGann in the role and being more consistent in characterization (usually). Don’t get me wrong, there are good Eighth Doctor novels with Vampire Science, Alien Bodies, Option Lock and Legacy of the Daleks springing to mind among the early ones. That said, those authors were go…

If you’re looking for a good place to start in the Eighth Doctor from Big Finish, I’d recommend this thread:

https://forum.tardis.guide/t/where-do-i-start-with-8th-doctor-big-finish/180?u=darthgallifrey

And for an overarcing more generalized Eighth Doctor discussion, check out this thread:

The Eighth Doctor and Where to Start (topics merged)

This is essentially the Eighth Doctor fan club where we can discuss the Eighth Doctor in general, his two TV stories, the BBC EDAs, the DWM comic run, his Big Finish stories, etc. What do you like about the Eighth Doctor? What draws you to him? What are favorite eras/series/arcs/etc?