The planet Earth is drifting in space, silent, serene. Suddenly – the beep-beep-beep of an alarm clock. With these words – the opening stage directions from Episode 1, 'Rose' – Doctor Who returned to our screens after an absence of 16 years. And what a return! The new series of Doctor Who has thrilled and captivated millions of viewers, with a fabulous cast, led by Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper, stunning sets and visual effects, and above all, wonderful scripts.