And the most popular reason for joining the Doctor? Why, being invited of course - although being 'forced on the Doctor' and 'accidentally taken' are joint second according to the BBC book. During the 50 year history of the show, the iconic time machine and spacecraft from Doctor Who has undergone a few transformations - there have been six different designs in fact.
The latest version was introduced along with the eleventh doctor. The Daleks have made it into 22 stories while the second most prolific of the monster grouping, Cybermen have featured in 15 of the Doctor's adventures.
The most famous of the Sontarans to recent fans of the series is the Strax. Originally a nurse he was resurrected and recruited as a butler by Silurian Madame Vastra who lives in the 19th century. Looking back now though, her determination, intelligence, and loyalty arguably made her an excellent role model, albeit a somewhat unconventional one.
The idea of the Doctor being accompanied by another Time Lord is certainly an interesting one, and Romana definitely lived up to expectations.
Mary Tamm did a wonderful job of bringing the character to life, and though she ended up leaving the show after just a single season, her lasting impact on the Whoniverse can still be felt today.
There have been numerous iterations of Romana in the years since Tamm's departure, both on the small screen and in the series' many spin-off novels. The hunt for the six segments of the Key to Time and the showdowns with the Marshal and the Black Guardian were easily the character's best moments though, and serve as a great advertisement for a more involved companion.
Leela, or The Lady, as she's often referred, joined forces with the fourth Doctor during his visit to the Face of Evil and helped him to put a stop to the corrupted supercomputer, Xoanon. She starts out as fairly primitive, though spending more time with the Doctor allows audiences to see another side to the character.
That said, Leela's use of force to get things done is something that sticks with her right to the very end; much to the dismay of the Doctor. This does make her an excellent bodyguard though, as evidenced by her time traveling with the second version of Romana a little later on. For a series that's renowned for celebrating campiness and diversity, it's perhaps a little surprising that Bill was the first openly gay companion to travel with the Doctor.
There's far more to the character than just her sexuality though, with her strong personality arguably being her defining feature. Bill didn't spend as much time with the Doctor as some of the series' other companions, but she was still able to squeeze in a few excellent adventures.
The climax of the tenth series is particularly memorable, with her and Heather ultimately getting their "happily ever after" moment following several episodes of chaos and uncertainty. While many of the series' best companions tend to have their best moments with their second incarnation of the Doctor see Sarah-Jane, Clara, and Rose , Captain Jack Harkness is at his very best while alongside the ninth Doctor.
The similarities between Jack and Christopher Eccleston's Doctor lead to some excellent moments, but Jack is a brilliant character in his own right. John Barrowman's was the first non-hetero character to appear in the series and was a big hit with audiences due to his no-nonsense approach to adventuring. This led to him returning multiple times throughout the series after his initial departure and also becoming the lead in the hugely popular spin-off series, Torchwood.
Martha Jones joined the show just before Rose's departure and is with the Doctor for some of his lowest points. Her unrequited feelings for him were a bit of a distraction at times, but they did at least lead to some real personal growth. She really blossoms into her role as a companion over time, demonstrating plenty of heroic qualities along the way.
After all memory of the Doctor is erased by the Master 's paradox machine, it is Martha, together with Jack and the rest of the resistance, who de-ages the Gallifreyan and helps to free the planet from the Master's rule. With the earth once again safe, Martha bids farewell to her time-traveling life and settles down with Rose's ex-boyfriend, Mickey.
Barbara and Ian were the first of several companion couples as well as the first companions to travel with the Doctor against their will.
They're present for the introduction of the Daleks and also visit the French Revolution and the Ancient Aztecs before their eventual escape. But thanks to the vagaries of writing, characterization, performance, and chemistry, not all companions are created equal; some favorites go on to rival even the Doctor in terms of popularity, while others can range from blandly likable to actively annoying.
However, it never felt like the writers truly committed to the idea of Nardole as a companion as much as they did to him as a season-long source of comic relief. Actress: Mandip Gill Companion to: 13 Introduced as a young police officer who wants to take on larger assignments but is stuck responding to petty calls, Yaz is caring and responsible and committed to justice.
Ultimately, with her smarts and her bravery and her sense of justice and compassion, Yaz most recalls Martha, but has a lot less to do. With an arc like that, no wonder Bill would rather be a space puddle than continue on in the series. Actor: Tosin Cole Companion to: 13 It seems as though season 11 has positioned Ryan as the companion to watch.
The first episode opens with him and shows us his struggles with dyspraxia. We also find out about his absentee father and his close relationship with his grandmother, whose death he and Graham have to face by the end of the episode. Of his time-traveling peers, Graham is also given the most room to grow in terms of character development.
Actress: Freema Agyeman Companion to: 10 Of all the companions on this list, Martha Jones has proved herself to be the most competent. Sure, plenty of others have saved the universe, but how many have done so with the same degree of maturity and practicality as Ms.
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