Doctor Who, a British science fiction television programme, first aired on BBC Television at 17:16 (Greenwich Mean Time) on the 23rd of November 1963. The very first episode was entitled 'An Unearthly Child'. Time-travel forward half a century, and the fiftieth anniversary special, 'The Day of the Doctor' aired at 19:50 on the 23rd of November 2013. Over the years, Doctor Who became a cult television show, not just to the British nation, but to fanatics all over the world. And no wonder: it's something more than merely nonsensical imaginings or a traveller's tales. Although the face of The Doctor has changed over the past fifty years, at its hearts, Doctor Who remains a show which inspires hope to generations, to adults and children alike. Both of my parents were born in 1960 and grew up with Doctor Who playing a huge part in their lives. Their enthusiasm for the television show continues to this day. Like my parents, I grew up with Doctor Who in the backgroun...