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Who likes Who as the Tardis reappears

Terrance Dicks, one-time Doctor Who script editor, author of 50 Doctor Who novels

"I'm so pleased. The last Who, I hated it. It was aimed at the mid-Atlantic; I've always said it should be made in England. They've kept the feeling of the show. I think Christopher Eccleston is very good. There's a gap in the market for something both good and popular. There's stuff that's critically acclaimed and stuff that's popular, like reality TV. But this does both."

David Bassom, executive editor Dreamwatch magazine

"It successfully updates the classic series for the 21st century. Energetic, engaging and most of all fun, Russell T Davies' series is set to captivate children of all ages and will keep older viewers almost equally enthralled. Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper are enjoying their roles. It's great to see the show's writing and performances being supported by some decent production values - the BBC have definitely got it right this time."

Barry Letts, Doctor Who producer 1969-75

"I was desperate for it to work and it has. Russell T Davies said what he was doing was carrying on the torch from our time. He's a big fan. It's a relay race, you stagger on for so many years, then pass the baton on when you're exhausted. They've managed to give a few nods to the past, which the old Doctor Who fans will appreciate, without making it confusing for anybody coming to it fresh. They've done a brilliant job of updating it."

Tom Spilsbury, deputy editor, Doctor Who Magazine

"I really enjoyed it. Chris and Billie were great. It was great to see everyone else enjoying it. They laughed at the funny bits and were scared by the scary bits. It bodes very well for the series. I think kids will love it. It's exactly the sort of thing I fell in love with as a child. Christopher Eccleston still feels like a Doctor Who. He'll be looked back on by kids in 20 years' time as their doctor."

Alexandra Looseley-Saul, owner of The Who Shop in East Ham, London

"It's wonderful to see how a new approach and superb writer can bring something completely back to life again. It's great to see we've got a (Dr Who) companion who's strong and independent."

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