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''[[Doctor Who]]'' is a family programme. It's not kids' television. People of all ages watch it. That means some stories are for kids — but some aren't. (We're lookin' at you, ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''.) | ''[[Doctor Who]]'' is a family programme. It's not kids' television. People of all ages watch it. That means some stories are for kids — but some aren't. (We're lookin' at you, ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''.) | ||
You should be aware that DWU characters have had every kind of [[sex]] imaginable. And they regularly die violent deaths — sometimes while chewin' [[tobacco]], drinkin' [[whiskey]] and/or droppin' some [[LSD|acid]], man. As a parent, you should remember that ''Doctor Who'' is a [[time travel]] show. That means it regularly depicts things we '''''now''''' frown on, because they '''''used to be''''' commonplace. In the same way {{wi|Mad Men}} features offices thick with cigarette fog, you should expect that the Doctor will sometimes relish [[brandy]] with a [[17th century]] [[pirate]] — or even go window shopping for a [[bong]] at [[The Head Shop|a head shop]] in [[1967]] [[San Francisco]]. Also, because it's over 50 years old, ''Doctor Who'' is a bit of a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] itself: some of its attitudes and conventions are ''of the time'' a particular episode was made. | |||
DWU characters have had every kind of [[sex]] imaginable. And they regularly die violent deaths — sometimes while chewin' [[tobacco]], drinkin' [[whiskey]] and/or droppin' some [[LSD|acid]], man. As a parent, you should remember that ''Doctor Who'' is a [[time travel]] show. That means it regularly depicts things we '''''now''''' frown on, because they '''''used to be''''' commonplace. In the same way {{wi|Mad Men}} features offices thick with cigarette fog, you should expect that the Doctor will sometimes relish [[brandy]] with a [[17th century]] [[pirate]] — or even go window shopping for a [[bong]] at [[The Head Shop|a head shop]] in [[1967]] [[San Francisco]]. Also, because it's over 50 years old, ''Doctor Who'' is a bit of a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] itself: some of its attitudes and conventions are ''of the time'' a particular episode was made. | |||
Furthermore, we host videos which showcase DWU actors in candid interviews or in other roles they've had in their careers. Such videos give valuable information about those actors — but they may include strong language. If an actor or crew member as worked on ''Doctor Who'', their '''entire''' career is fair game here — not just the kid-friendly bits. | Furthermore, we host videos which showcase DWU actors in candid interviews or in other roles they've had in their careers. Such videos give valuable information about those actors — but they may include strong language. If an actor or crew member as worked on ''Doctor Who'', their '''entire''' career is fair game here — not just the kid-friendly bits. | ||
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= Breakdown by medium= | == Breakdown by medium== | ||
It's tempting to believe that the ''main'' part of ''Doctor Who'' is the television series, and anything in other media is just "that bit on the side". In fact, the ''Doctor Who'' franchise broadly consists of '''''five''''' main television programmes and then a variety of prose, comic, and audio formats that support these television shows. Stories in non-televised media far, far outnumber those on television — even though the franchise's parent programme started broadcast in 1963. If your kids get hooked on ''Doctor Who'' or one of the other shows in the franchise, they'll probably want to at least pick up a comic book or an audio. So it's important to be aware of concerns across all media. | It's tempting to believe that the ''main'' part of ''Doctor Who'' is the television series, and anything in other media is just "that bit on the side". In fact, the ''Doctor Who'' franchise broadly consists of '''''five''''' main television programmes and then a variety of prose, comic, and audio formats that support these television shows. Stories in non-televised media far, far outnumber those on television — even though the franchise's parent programme started broadcast in 1963. If your kids get hooked on ''Doctor Who'' or one of the other shows in the franchise, they'll probably want to at least pick up a comic book or an audio. So it's important to be aware of concerns across all media. | ||
The following guide serves to give a fairly complete overview of the DWU in all its forms. We don't claim it's exhaustive, or that it will be fit for your particular parenting style. Obviously, we can't mention ''every'' detail of a franchise with as much material as this one. But we believe this is a ''reasonable'' effort at pointing out areas of possible parental concern. | The following guide serves to give a fairly complete overview of the DWU in all its forms. We don't claim it's exhaustive, or that it will be fit for your particular parenting style. Obviously, we can't mention ''every'' detail of a franchise with as much material as this one. But we believe this is a ''reasonable'' effort at pointing out areas of possible parental concern. | ||
== Television == | === Television === | ||
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== Audio == | === Audio === | ||
There's lots of different audio out there, but none of it throws up any serious red flags to parents. Nothing made by [[Big Finish Productions]] or [[AudioGo]] contains swearing or overt sexuality or gory sound effects. | There's lots of different audio out there, but none of it throws up any serious red flags to parents. Nothing made by [[Big Finish Productions]] or [[AudioGo]] contains swearing or overt sexuality or gory sound effects. | ||
[[file:Loups-Garoux.ogg|250px|This probably won't scare ''you'' — but might it scare your child?|right|thumb]] | [[file:Loups-Garoux.ogg|250px|This probably won't scare ''you'' — but might it scare your child?|right|thumb]] | ||
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== Comics == | === Comics === | ||
[[File:The World Shapers.JPG|thumb|left|This is about as graphic as violence gets in most ''Doctor Who'' comics...]] | [[File:The World Shapers.JPG|thumb|left|This is about as graphic as violence gets in most ''Doctor Who'' comics...]] | ||
In the long history of [[Doctor Who comic stories]], almost none have been formally rated by any comics authority. Of course, few, if any, are at all troubling for parents. ''Doctor Who'' comics are typically mild, with almost no hint of sexuality and little in the way of gory depictions of violence. Language in ''Doctor Who'' comics is very mild. | In the long history of [[Doctor Who comic stories]], almost none have been formally rated by any comics authority. Of course, few, if any, are at all troubling for parents. ''Doctor Who'' comics are typically mild, with almost no hint of sexuality and little in the way of gory depictions of violence. Language in ''Doctor Who'' comics is very mild. | ||
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That said, modern ''Doctor Who'' comics are split into two basic '''reading levels''', if not '''content levels'''. If you're looking for comics that are easier for your younger child to read, you probably want to give the [[Doctor Who Adventures comic stories]] a try. [[Doctor Who Magazine comic stories|Doctor Who Magazine]], [[Doctor Who (IDW)|IDW]], and [[Titan Publishing Group|Titan Comics]] stories are written to more of a teenage/young adult standard. | That said, modern ''Doctor Who'' comics are split into two basic '''reading levels''', if not '''content levels'''. If you're looking for comics that are easier for your younger child to read, you probably want to give the [[Doctor Who Adventures comic stories]] a try. [[Doctor Who Magazine comic stories|Doctor Who Magazine]], [[Doctor Who (IDW)|IDW]], and [[Titan Publishing Group|Titan Comics]] stories are written to more of a teenage/young adult standard. | ||
== Films == | === Films === | ||
Two films were made in the mid-[[1960s]], both based on earlier television [[serial]]s. These films pre-date film ratings systems, but they would likely be classed as having "mild fantasy violence" today. They are completely peripheral to this wiki's focus, though. | Two films were made in the mid-[[1960s]], both based on earlier television [[serial]]s. These films pre-date film ratings systems, but they would likely be classed as having "mild fantasy violence" today. They are completely peripheral to this wiki's focus, though. | ||
== Games == | === Games === | ||
[[File:MInes of terror screenshot.jpg|thumb|right|Most ''Doctor Who'' games are pretty primitive]] | [[File:MInes of terror screenshot.jpg|thumb|right|Most ''Doctor Who'' games are pretty primitive]] | ||
Video games haven't been a huge part of the [[DWU]] experience, but none have received anything greater than an ESRB "E for everyone" rating. Most games, however, weren't written in the [[21st century]] and so weren't rated at all. But they were made in the [[1980s]] and [[1990s]], so their graphics weren't sophisticated enough to offend anyone. (Except embarrassed game designers.) | Video games haven't been a huge part of the [[DWU]] experience, but none have received anything greater than an ESRB "E for everyone" rating. Most games, however, weren't written in the [[21st century]] and so weren't rated at all. But they were made in the [[1980s]] and [[1990s]], so their graphics weren't sophisticated enough to offend anyone. (Except embarrassed game designers.) | ||
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Many [[21st century]] video games, particularly those in ''[[The Adventure Games]]'' range, actually have a strong educational element to them. Almost every ''Doctor Who'' game ever made is either in the strategy or adventure genre. At a minimum they reward players for problem solving. Some, such as ''[[The Gunpowder Plot (video game)|The Gunpowder Plot]]'' and ''[[Amy's History Hunt]]'', go further and actually teach kids some genuine history. Others, like ''[[Cyber Assault]]'', are just ''Doctor Who'' versions of classic strategy games like ''[[Risk]]''. | Many [[21st century]] video games, particularly those in ''[[The Adventure Games]]'' range, actually have a strong educational element to them. Almost every ''Doctor Who'' game ever made is either in the strategy or adventure genre. At a minimum they reward players for problem solving. Some, such as ''[[The Gunpowder Plot (video game)|The Gunpowder Plot]]'' and ''[[Amy's History Hunt]]'', go further and actually teach kids some genuine history. Others, like ''[[Cyber Assault]]'', are just ''Doctor Who'' versions of classic strategy games like ''[[Risk]]''. | ||
== Prose == | === Prose === | ||
=== Novels === | ==== Novels ==== | ||
''Doctor Who'' novels range the gamut from books for young readers to books for adults. Like comics, ''Doctor Who'' books are written to various reading standards. [[Target novelisation]]s and [[New Series Adventures]] are typically for younger readers. [[Quick Reads]] can also be enjoyed by kids who are under 12, but they're actually written for adults with literacy issues. '''''These books'' do ''not'' contain any significant areas for parental concern.''' | ''Doctor Who'' novels range the gamut from books for young readers to books for adults. Like comics, ''Doctor Who'' books are written to various reading standards. [[Target novelisation]]s and [[New Series Adventures]] are typically for younger readers. [[Quick Reads]] can also be enjoyed by kids who are under 12, but they're actually written for adults with literacy issues. '''''These books'' do ''not'' contain any significant areas for parental concern.''' | ||
The tricky books for parents are those written from about [[1992 (releases)|1992]] to [[2004 (releases)|2004]] — that is, the period of time when ''Doctor Who'' was off the air. In particular the [[Virgin New Adventures]] line was interested in "pushing the envelope". Although there is no formal book rating "system" out there, '''parents are advised to read these novels first''' before allowing children under the age of 15 read them. The same applies to [[:category:Torchwood novels|''Torchwood'' novels]]. '''''These books'' contain everything from significant swearing to illegal drug use to frank sexuality.''' | The tricky books for parents are those written from about [[1992 (releases)|1992]] to [[2004 (releases)|2004]] — that is, the period of time when ''Doctor Who'' was off the air. In particular the [[Virgin New Adventures]] line was interested in "pushing the envelope". Although there is no formal book rating "system" out there, '''parents are advised to read these novels first''' before allowing children under the age of 15 read them. The same applies to [[:category:Torchwood novels|''Torchwood'' novels]]. '''''These books'' contain everything from significant swearing to illegal drug use to frank sexuality.''' | ||
=== Short stories === | ==== Short stories ==== | ||
Short stories are also written for different audiences. Those in [[Doctor Who annual|''Doctor Who'' annuals]] are definitely written with kids in mind, and parents are unlikely to find objectionable content there, other than simplistic plots. | Short stories are also written for different audiences. Those in [[Doctor Who annual|''Doctor Who'' annuals]] are definitely written with kids in mind, and parents are unlikely to find objectionable content there, other than simplistic plots. | ||
Those stories written for the [[Short Trips (series)|Short Trips]] and [[Decalog (series)|Decalog]] series are intended for older readers. It would be laborious in the extreme, however, to point out which of the individual stories offer which specific parental concerns. If you're worried about the short stories your child is reading, we recommend that you at least skim them for yourself. | Those stories written for the [[Short Trips (series)|Short Trips]] and [[Decalog (series)|Decalog]] series are intended for older readers. It would be laborious in the extreme, however, to point out which of the individual stories offer which specific parental concerns. If you're worried about the short stories your child is reading, we recommend that you at least skim them for yourself. | ||
=== Interviews, clips from other shows === | ==== Interviews, clips from other shows ==== | ||
[[File:DP 30 In The Loop, director Armando Iannucci, actor Peter Capaldi|This video with [[Peter Capaldi]] talking about his {{wi|The Thick of It}} character contains stronger language than he uses as the [[Twelfth Doctor]].|300px|thumb|right]] | [[File:DP 30 In The Loop, director Armando Iannucci, actor Peter Capaldi|This video with [[Peter Capaldi]] talking about his {{wi|The Thick of It}} character contains stronger language than he uses as the [[Twelfth Doctor]].|300px|thumb|right]] | ||
We host some videos that are interviews with actors about their larger careers. We also occasionally put up clips from other shows, if they help illustrate what an actor's body of work was like, or, rarely, if they amplify an in-universe article. These videos are meant to amplify our readers' understanding about the production personnel involved, but obviously some interviews can stray into areas that are more adult. | We host some videos that are interviews with actors about their larger careers. We also occasionally put up clips from other shows, if they help illustrate what an actor's body of work was like, or, rarely, if they amplify an in-universe article. These videos are meant to amplify our readers' understanding about the production personnel involved, but obviously some interviews can stray into areas that are more adult. | ||
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