I’m not sure if the question is favorite main theme for the show, or Doctor, or character. So I’ll do all three!
Main Theme
Like my favorite New Who series, I would have just had one if this was 4 years ago. So it’s split into Classic and New Who.
First, there is a special place in my heart for the original. That kind of wins by default. If this didn’t exist, none of the other versions would. So hats of to Ron Grainer, Delia Derbyshire, and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop for creating the song
Other than that one, my favorite Classic Who is the version that started during Jon Pertwee’s 3rd Doctor and continues into Tom Baker’s 4th
New Who goes to the rock version played in series 9 for the Before the Flood episode (I mention this in yesterday’s post). And that Peter Capaldi plays the guitar on it is just icing on the cake!
Doctor Theme
I don’t think this was really done during the classic era (I don’t remember reading or hearing anything) So I believe it’s a New Who thing.
Best one is 11th’s. No question.
Although 12th’s theme is also really amazing (well, all four are really). Not a tie (gasp!), but close.
Character
Well, this is hard. I listened to them again to try to make up my mind. And it’s so hard because Murray Gold was amazing on so many of the themes.
Tie! (surprise!)
Rose’s Theme is beautiful and haunting.
Same with Amy’s Theme. Just as beautiful and just as haunting. And incredibly said after watching the end of the first half of series 7 :'(.
Excuse me while I grab a box of tissues…
Next in the Doctor Who 30 Day Challenge – Favorite Actor
