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Starting with the basics, who plays the Tenth Doctor?

David Tennant. The Tenth Doctor, was played by David Tennant. Christopher Eccleston played the Ninth Doctor, and John Simm played The Master, of the new series'.

The Tenth Doctor's catchphrase is what?

Allons-y. One of the Doctor's other catchphrases is "Brilliant!" He, quite frequently, says "I'm so sorry" when breaking bad news to someone, such as when he is telling Billy Shipton that he will have to wait a while to deliver a message to Sally Sparrow in "Blink".

What does The Doctor seem disappointed at, about his appearance in "The Christmas Invasion"?

The colour of his hair. The Doctor comments that he always wanted to be "a ginger" (red-head), sounding disappointed that he was not, while inspecting his appearance.

What was the first episode in which The Tenth Doctor appears?

The Parting of The Ways. David Tennant first appeared as The Doctor at the very end of "The Parting of The Ways". The first full episode The Tenth Doctor starred in was "The Christmas Invasion" but it was not the first he appeared in. "Rose" was the first episode in which Christopher Eccleston appeared, and in which the show was revived.

Who was the Doctor's main companion in series four of the revival?

Donna Noble. Donna Noble, who first appeared in "The Runaway Bride", originally refused to travel with The Doctor, but, soon changed her mind and searched for him. Starting from "Partners In Crime" she became a full time companion. Donna Noble, is played by Catherine Tate.

Who is the favourite past reincarnation of The Tenth Doctor, stated by himself?

Fifth Doctor. The Doctor reveals in the 'Children in Need' special, "Time Crash" that his favourite past reincarnation is his fifth, and that he mimics many of his traits.

In "The Christmas Invasion", what does The Doctor say after sending the Sycorax leader tumbling to his death?

No second chances. Throughout the episode The Doctor questions what sort of person he is. After the Sycorax leader attempts to kill him from behind, he says the words "no second chances. That's the sort of man I am." This is a motif that is carried from that episode onwards, with The Doctor giving only one warning, before conquering his enemy.

In which episode does The Doctor 'grant wishes' for eternal life?

The Family of Blood. 'The Family' wished for eternal life, and so The Doctor gave them it. The 'father' of the family was imprisoned in unbreakable chains, The Doctor tripped the 'mother' into "The event horizon of a collapsing galaxy." to be forever trapped there, sealed the 'daughter' in every mirror and made the 'son' stand "Guarding the fields of England" in a scarecrows outfit for eternity.

The Doctor has always been a man of mystery - even his real name is unknown. But in which episode of series four does he discover that someone knows his true name?

Forest of the Dead. The episode is "Forest of the Dead". A woman known only as Professor. River Song, who knows The Doctor in the future, reveals his name to him in order to gain his trust. Apparently, he told her his name himself.

In the final moments of the penultimate episode of the fourth series "The Stolen Earth" the Doctor is attacked by one of his most feared enemies, the Daleks. He does the only thing he can do - regenerate. But, when he regenerates how many people are in the Tardis with him?

3. When The Doctor regenerates Captain. Jack Harkness, Donna Noble, And Rose Tyler are all in the Tardis with him. Although Sarah Jane Smith attempts to reach him, she is not present when he regenerates.