“It Was That Bizarre Thing”: ‘Doctor Who’s Scariest Classic Monsters Almost Weren’t Scary at All When the Show Returned

As showrunner, Russell T. Davies, has proven beyond any doubt in the latest fan-service-heavy season that Doctor Who has a rich history that its current regime would love us to look back on. In doing so, fans often look to Davies' first era at the helm, particularly the opening 2005 revival season that saw Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston tackle all manner of terrifying villains alongside Billie Piper's Rose Tyler – from the politically satirical Slitheen to the chilling Empty Child and eventually the iconic Daleks.