DOCTOR WHO THE MOST POPULAR SCI-FI SERIES EVER?

The Guinness Book of World Records has just voted the good Doctor as the most successful sci-fi series ever, based on a combo of ratings, book and DVD sales and iTunes visits. Illegal downloads also went into the scoring pot, as did longevity - the very first Doctor Who was aired on BBC TV as long ago as November 23, 1963.

However, good as Doctor Who is, longevity is hardly a ‘real’ record as it has not been continuous - on that basis Stargate SG-1 should take a bow, as it completed an entire decade non-stop. In fact, the Doctor Who franchise only really became an international mega-success with its reinvention in the skilled hands of Russell T Davies. And of course Torchwood has arrived as a sub-brand, which for many viewers (including the Starcruzer crew) makes for better, and more adult-orientated, viewing.

Still, we’re not really arguing - good luck Doctor Who. We’re looking forward to seeing more of you for many years to come. The video shows the trailer for the recently released episode Planet of the Dead.