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Following is a list of websites and books which may prove useful in researching articles for the [[Doctor Who Wiki|TARDIS Index File]].  You may also post requests for information regarding an article you are working on at the [[Forum:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] page.  Feel free to add any additional resources you may be aware of to this list.
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There are several resources that may prove useful in researching articles for the [[Doctor Who Wiki|Tardis Data Core]].  


These resources, and the articles on which they are used broadly fit into two categories narrative-based and behind the scenes.


== Websites ==
This article primarily concerns '''non-fiction''' or non-narrative sources with which you can use to write the real world or behind the scenes sections or articles.
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/ The BBC's official ''Doctor Who'' site], focusing on the new series, and
::[http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/ The BBC's official ''Classic Doctor Who'' site], focusing on the "classic" series


*[http://nitro9.earth.uni.edu/doctor/homepage.html Nitro 9 ''Doctor Who'' Homepage], one of the oldest ''Doctor Who'' websites on the Web
This article represents all the reference texts we currently have articles for, there are many others, you can help by creating more reference work articles.
*[http://www.shannonsullivan.com/drwho/ A Brief History of Time (Travel)], a detailed history of ''Doctor Who'' on television
*[http://www.drwhoguide.com/who.htm ''Doctor Who'' Reference Guide], a complete list of ''Doctor Who'' stories from every medium
*[http://www.whoniverse.org/ The WHOniverse], featuring a biography of the Doctor and a chronology of the ''Doctor Who'' universe and also includes The WHOniverse Wiki
*[http://www.shillpages.com/dw/dwia.htm The ''Doctor Who'' Image Archive], Steve Hill's impressive collection of ''Doctor Who'' images
*[http://www.timelash.com/tardis/ The TARDIS Library], a guide to ''Doctor Who'' books, videos, DVDs, CDs and cassettes
*[http://dwtpscripts.tripod.com/index.html The Doctor Who Transcript Project], containing transcripts for many episodes of the original series, especially the lost and incomplete stories from the 1960s
*[http://www.doctorwholocations.net/ Doctor Who Locations Guide], containing film locations for Doctor Who (Classic and New Series), [[Torchwood]] and the [[Sarah Jane Adventures]]


== Books ==
For in-universe pages information about valid sources can be found on our aptly named [[T:VS|valid sources]] page, there is also a page that contains a more [[Tardis:Valid sources/Detailed list|detailed list of sources]].


Some works listed here may be out-of-print. For books published in multiple editions, the one listed is the most recent.
For questions about specific parts of the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]], or those people, places and things that help create the DWU you can ask at the [[Forum:Reference desk|Reference desk]] forum or your question may have already been asked you can check in the [[Forum:Reference desk archives|Reference desk archives]] to see if it has.


=== General Non-fiction ===
==Reference books==
These are books that contain any information about the making of ''Doctor Who'', ''Torchwood'', ''The Sarah Jane Adventures'' or any thing else that is connected to or part of ''Doctor Who''.


*''Doctor Who: A Celebration'', by [[Peter Haining]], [[Virgin Publishing]], Ltd., [[1995]]. ISBN 0-86369-932-4 Research current as of 1983, now superceded.
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===Doctor Who handbooks===
These were a series of seven books that were published by in the mid-[[1990s]] by [[Doctor Who Books]], written by [[David J Howe]], [[Mark Stammers]] and [[Stephen James Walker]]. These handbooks have been highly regarded as ''[[Doctor Who]]'' reference works.  


*''[[The Doctor Who File]]'', by Peter Haining. Virgin, [[1989]]. ISBN 0-86379-169-7
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===Doctor Who reference books===
These books are a range of texts that cover everything from programme guides, books covering behind the scenes information, in-universe books detailing information that was not covered within the narrative and purely illustrated books that showcase a particular artist's work.  


*''Doctor Who: [[The Time-Travellers' Guide]]'' by Peter Haining. Virgin, 1995. ISBN 0-86369-927-8
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===Doctor Who analysis books===
These are ''Doctor Who'' books that provide analysis or breakdown of ''Doctor Who'' stories or of the universe as a whole. These can be books that provide an in-depth media anaylsis, or a running commentary of stories, or individual breakdowns and analysis of stories be it TV, novel or audio based.


*''Companions'', by [[David J. Howe]] and [[Mark Stammers]], Virgin, 1996. ISBN 0-86369-921-9 Has no relation to the similarly named work by John Nathan-Turner.
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===Script books===
Script books are useful for behind the scenes information and can be a source of information that was not present in stories (or is not present in the case of missing stories).  


*''[[The Terrestrial Index]]'', by [[Jean-Marc Lofficier]]. [[Target Books|Target]], [[1991]]. ISBN 0-426-20361-5
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=== Continuity ===
==Video-based documentaries==
Works most concerned with the fictional universe of ''Doctor Who''.
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=== DVD special features ===
Since the advent of DVD editions of various [[serial]]s, the amount of audio and and video material about the production of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' has risen dramatically. Any information found on any official [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] release may of course be considered a valid resource for the writing of real world articles andbehind the scenes sections of articles. Documentaries, commentaries and [[info text]] are all appropriate.  


*''[[The Doctor Who Technical Manual]]'', by [[Mark Harris]]. Various UK, AUS, and US editions, [[1983]].
However, care must be taken to avoid using information that appears in these resources, but not within the narrative itself. Thus, if [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] were to hypothetically claim in the commentary to ''[[Terror of the Zygons]]'' that [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]] was actually a [[Dalek]] in disguise, this information could not be added to the in-universe portion of the article about the Brigadier or the article about Daleks, as there is no '''narrative''' evidence to support Hinchcliffe's claim. It ''could'', however, be added to the behind-the-scenes sections of those articles.  


*''[[The Universal Databank]]'', by Jean-Marc Lofficier. Virgin, 1992. ISBN  0-426-20370-4 Often regarded as inaccurate.
Some care must be taken to balance views expressed in DVD commentaries against those seen in reference works. For instance, what [[William Russell]] might say in a [[2009]] commentary about the production of ''[[The Keys of Marinus]]'' can certainly be included in the article about that serial. But it must be remembered that Russell was at a considerable distance from the 45-year-old production, and was not reading from notes when he took part in the commentary. Thus, if a reference work like ''[[Doctor Who: The Sixties]]'' or even the DVD info text give alternative views on the same subject, these other accounts should be presented alongside Russell's. It is important, though, that Russell's views not be discounted as wrong. While it is certainly possible that Russell ''is'' misremembering, it's equally possible that he isn't. It may simply mean that Russell's view of things, as an actor who was there on the day, may be different to that of whatever other sources the researcher uncovered.


*''Doctor Who: [[A History of the Universe]]'', by Lance Parkin. Virgin Publishing, Ltd., 1996. ISBN 0-426-20471-9
== Radio documentaries ==
*''[[AHistory]]'' by Lance Parkin
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*''[[Encyclopedia of The Worlds of Doctor Who: A-D]]'', by [[David Saunders]], Knight, 1988. ISBN 0-340-42842-2
== Websites ==
 
Only official sites should be cited on articles, but many fan sites can be a good "launch point" for further research. Most well researched sites will cite their sources, allowing you to double check their information prior to citation.  
*''[[Encyclopedia of The Worlds of Doctor Who: E-K]]'', by David Saunders, Knight, 1989. ISBN 0-340-51106-0
 
*''[[Encyclopedia of The Worlds of Doctor Who: L-R]]'', by David Saunders, Picadilly, 1990. ISBN 1-85340-081-5
 
=== Primarily Factual ===
 
*''Travel Without the TARDIS: The Doctor Who Fan's Guide to England, Scotland, and Wales'', by Jean Airey and Laurie Haldeman. Target, 1986. ISBN 0-426-20240-6 Guide primarily aimed at American fans; some information inaccurate.
 
*''Doctor Who: [[The Key to Time]]'', by Peter Haining. Virgin, 1987. ISBN 0-86379-153-0
 
=== Guidebooks ===
 
*''[[The Doctor Who Programme Guide]]'', by Jean-Marc and [[Randy Lofficier]].  iUniverse, 2003. ISBN 0-595-27618-0 Original edition often cited as inaccurate.
 
*''[[Doctor Who: The Television Companion]]'', by David J. Howe and Stephen James Walker.  (1st ed.) [[BBC Books]], 1998.  ISBN 0-563-405-880.
::(2nd ed.) [[Telos Publishing]], 2003.  ISBN 1-903389051-0.
 
*''[[Doctor Who: The Sixties]]'', by David J. Howe, Mark Stammers and Stephen James Walker.  Virgin, 1993. ISBN 0-86369-707-0
 
*''[[Doctor Who: The Seventies]]'', by David J. Howe, Mark Stammers and Stephen James Walker.  Virgin, 1994. ISBN 0-85227-444-1
 
*''[[Doctor Who: The Eighties]]'', by David J. Howe, Mark Stammers and Stephen James Walker.  Virgin, 1997. ISBN 0-7535-0128-7
 
*''[[Doctor Who: Regeneration]]'', by [[Philip Segal]] with [[Gary Russell]].  HarperCollins, 2000.  ISBN 0-00-710591-6 In-depth study of the [[1996]] [[Doctor Who (1996)|TV Movie]]
 
*''[[I, Who|I, Who: The Unauthorized Guide to Doctor Who Novels]]'', by Lars Pearson.  Sidewinder Press, 1999. ISBN 0-9673746-0-X
 
*''[[I, Who 2|I, Who 2: The Unauthorized Guide to Doctor Who Novels and Audios]]'', by [[Lars Pearson]]. Mad Norwegian Press, 2002. ISBN  1-57032-900-1
 
*''[[I, Who 3|I, Who 3: The Unauthorized Guide to Doctor Who Novels and Audios]]'', by Lars Pearson. Mad Norwegian Press, 2003. ISBN  0-9725959-1-0
 
*''Who's Next: An Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Doctor Who'', by Mark Clapham, Eddie Robson and Jim Smith. Virgin, 2005. ISBN  0-7535-0948-2
 
== Television, Video, and DVD Documentaries ==
 
 
=== Television Specials ===
*''[[Whose Doctor Who?]]'' ([[BBC]], [[1977]]) - Made in response to charges the show had become too violent, this special includes behind-the-scenes footage.
 
*''[[Once Upon A Time Lord]]'' ([[PBS]], [[1983]])
 
*''[[Doctor Who in America]]'' (PBS, 1983)
 
*''[[Doctor Who's Who's Who]]'' (PBS, [[1986]])
 
*''[[Doctor Who: Then and Now]]'' ([[1987]])
 
*''[[Doctor Who: A New Dimension]]'' (BBC, [[2005]])
 
=== Video ===
 
==== Single features ====
*[[Who on Earth is Tom Baker |''Doctor ... Who on Earth is Tom Baker'']] ([[1991]])
 
*''[[Resistance Is Useless]]'' (1992)
 
*''[[Thirty Years in the TARDIS |Doctor Who: Thirty Years in the TARDIS]]'' ([[1993]])
 
*''[[The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond]]'' (1993)
 
*''[[I Was a Doctor Who Monster]]'' ([[1996]])
 
*''[[Where on Earth Is Katy Manning | Where on Earth Is ... Katy Manning, Because She'd Really Like to Know!]]'' (1998)
 
*''[[Adventures in Space and Time]]'' ([[1999]])
 
*''[[Carnival of Monsters (documentary)|Carnival of Monsters]]'' (1999) - not, of course, to be confused with the [[Third Doctor]] television story of the [[Carnival of Monsters| same name]]
 
==== The "Years" Series ====
*''[[The Hartnell Years |Doctor Who: The Hartnell Years]]'' (1991)
 
*''[[The Troughton Years |Doctor Who: The Troughton Years]]'' (1991)
 
*''[[The Pertwee Years |Doctor Who: The Pertwee Years]]'' (1991)
 
*''[[The Tom Baker Years |Doctor Who: The Tom Baker Years]]'' (1991)
 
*''[[The Colin Baker Years |Doctor Who: The Colin Baker Years]]'' (1991)
 
*''[[Cybermen: The Early Years]]'' ([[1992]])


*''[[The Missing Years |Doctor Who: The Missing Years]]'' ([[1998]])
When using any websites also keep in mind our [[Tardis:Spoiler policy|spoiler policy]] and our [[T:RW SRC|policy regarding out of universe sources]].


===Official sites===
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/ The BBC's official ''Doctor Who'' site], focusing on the new series.
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/ The BBC's official ''Classic Doctor Who'' site], focusing on the "classic" series.
*[http://www.bigfinish.com/ Big Finish Productions] has information on their news page and on behind the scenes sections of story pages.


==== [[Myth Makers]] series ====
===Official Twitter pages===
*''Myth Makers Vol. 4: [[Jon Pertwee]]'' ([[1988]])
*''Myth Makers Vol. 6: [[Sarah Sutton]]/[[Peter Grimwade]]'' (1989)
*''Myth Makers Vol. 7: [[Myth Runner]] (1989)''
*''Myth Makers Vol. 8: [[Tom Baker]]'' (1989)
*''Myth Makers Vol. 12: [[Ian Marter]]'' (1994)
*''Myth Makers Vol. 19: [[Colin Baker]]'' (1989)
*''Myth Makers Vol. 7: [[Wendy Padbury]]'' ([[1994]])
*''Myth Makers Vol. 30: [[Caroline John]]'' (1994)
*''Myth Makers Vol. 32: [[Peter Purves]]'' (1995)
*''Myth Makers Vol. 16: [[Richard Franklin]]'' (1996)
*''Myth Makers Vol. 50: [[Elisabeth Sladen]]'' ([[2000]])
*''Myth Makers: [[Jacqueline Pearce]]'' (2000)
*''Myth Makers Vol. 9: [[Patrick Troughton]] in [[America]]'' ([[2003]])
*''Patrick Troughton Mythmakers'' ([[2002]])


=== DVD Special Features ===
*[https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho Doctor Who Official], The official Twitter feed for ''Doctor Who''.
*''[[Osirian Gothic]]'' ([[2003]]) Behind-the-scenes documentary included on the "[[Pyramids of Mars]]" DVD
*[https://twitter.com/classicdw Classic Doctor Who], Official Classic "#''DoctorWho''" tweets from BBC Worldwide, mostly containing DVD related information.


*''[[Behind the Sofa]]'' (2003) - Profile of ''Doctor Who'' writer [[Robert Holmes]] included on the DVD release of "[[The Two Doctors]]"
===Story guides===
These are fan created or maintained story and episode guides. Their information should be used as a launch point for further research.


*''[[Directing "Who": Peter Moffatt]]'' ([[2004]]) - Included in the DVD release of "[[The Visitation]]," feature on [[Peter Moffatt|the director]] of many 80s ''Doctor Who'' stories.
* [http://www.shannonsullivan.com/drwho/ A Brief History of Time (Travel)], a detailed history of ''Doctor Who'' on television
* [http://www.drwhoguide.com/who.htm ''Doctor Who'' Reference Guide], a complete list of ''Doctor Who'' stories from every medium
* [http://www.whoniverse.org/ The WHOniverse], featuring a biography of the Doctor and a chronology of the ''Doctor Who'' universe and also includes The WHOniverse Wiki.
* [http://www.broadwcast.org/ BroaDWcast], the first (and so far only) comprehensive online guide to the foreign airdates and worldwide transmissions of Doctor Who.
* [http://www.doctorwholocations.net/ Doctor Who Locations Guide], containing film locations for ''Doctor Who'' (Classic and New Series), ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' and ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''
* [http://www.timelash.com/tardis/ The TARDIS Library], a guide to ''Doctor Who'' books, videos, DVDs, CDs and cassettes.
* [http://dwtpscripts.tripod.com/index.html The Doctor Who Transcript Project], containing transcripts for many episodes of the original series, especially the lost and incomplete stories from the 1960s.


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There are several resources that may prove useful in researching articles for the Tardis Data Core.

These resources, and the articles on which they are used broadly fit into two categories narrative-based and behind the scenes.

This article primarily concerns non-fiction or non-narrative sources with which you can use to write the real world or behind the scenes sections or articles.

This article represents all the reference texts we currently have articles for, there are many others, you can help by creating more reference work articles.

For in-universe pages information about valid sources can be found on our aptly named valid sources page, there is also a page that contains a more detailed list of sources.

For questions about specific parts of the Doctor Who universe, or those people, places and things that help create the DWU you can ask at the Reference desk forum or your question may have already been asked you can check in the Reference desk archives to see if it has.

Reference books

These are books that contain any information about the making of Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures or any thing else that is connected to or part of Doctor Who.


Doctor Who handbooks

These were a series of seven books that were published by in the mid-1990s by Doctor Who Books, written by David J Howe, Mark Stammers and Stephen James Walker. These handbooks have been highly regarded as Doctor Who reference works.


Doctor Who reference books

These books are a range of texts that cover everything from programme guides, books covering behind the scenes information, in-universe books detailing information that was not covered within the narrative and purely illustrated books that showcase a particular artist's work.


Doctor Who analysis books

These are Doctor Who books that provide analysis or breakdown of Doctor Who stories or of the universe as a whole. These can be books that provide an in-depth media anaylsis, or a running commentary of stories, or individual breakdowns and analysis of stories be it TV, novel or audio based.


Script books

Script books are useful for behind the scenes information and can be a source of information that was not present in stories (or is not present in the case of missing stories).


Torchwood reference books

Video-based documentaries

Categories containing video documentaries

These categories contain articles about various subject matters. They are all contained within the Documentaries category.

DVD special features

Since the advent of DVD editions of various serials, the amount of audio and and video material about the production of Doctor Who has risen dramatically. Any information found on any official BBC release may of course be considered a valid resource for the writing of real world articles andbehind the scenes sections of articles. Documentaries, commentaries and info text are all appropriate.

However, care must be taken to avoid using information that appears in these resources, but not within the narrative itself. Thus, if Philip Hinchcliffe were to hypothetically claim in the commentary to Terror of the Zygons that the Brigadier was actually a Dalek in disguise, this information could not be added to the in-universe portion of the article about the Brigadier or the article about Daleks, as there is no narrative evidence to support Hinchcliffe's claim. It could, however, be added to the behind-the-scenes sections of those articles.

Some care must be taken to balance views expressed in DVD commentaries against those seen in reference works. For instance, what William Russell might say in a 2009 commentary about the production of The Keys of Marinus can certainly be included in the article about that serial. But it must be remembered that Russell was at a considerable distance from the 45-year-old production, and was not reading from notes when he took part in the commentary. Thus, if a reference work like Doctor Who: The Sixties or even the DVD info text give alternative views on the same subject, these other accounts should be presented alongside Russell's. It is important, though, that Russell's views not be discounted as wrong. While it is certainly possible that Russell is misremembering, it's equally possible that he isn't. It may simply mean that Russell's view of things, as an actor who was there on the day, may be different to that of whatever other sources the researcher uncovered.

Radio documentaries

Websites

Only official sites should be cited on articles, but many fan sites can be a good "launch point" for further research. Most well researched sites will cite their sources, allowing you to double check their information prior to citation.

When using any websites also keep in mind our spoiler policy and our policy regarding out of universe sources.

Official sites

Official Twitter pages

Story guides

These are fan created or maintained story and episode guides. Their information should be used as a launch point for further research.

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