Eighth Doctor

''Well, I'm delighted to see that your enforced exile to another plane of existence has done wonders for your megalomania! ''

- The Doctor to the Toymaker, The Eight Doctors: Part 1

Calm, concise and well mannered to a fault, The Eighth Doctor was a stark psychological departure from his predecessor. Whereas the Seventh Doctor would often face his darkest foes with coldness in kind, the Eighth would seek to understand and, if possible, empathise with those he would face. After many centuries battling against evil, he sought to find the good in all he encountered.

Nonetheless, whenever he came across a truly wicked and irredeemable adversary, he would drop his scruples and face them with resolute determination.

Physical Appearance and Attributes
The Eighth Doctor had the appearance of a middle aged man, of a medium height and build. He had greying hair, large ears, and a kindly face with expressive eyes.

His initial choice of clothing was a 1960s policeman's uniform, complete with overcoat and hat. He soon discarded of the hat and uniform, but kept the long black overcoat, although he stripped it of it's various insignia and numbering. Underneath the coat, he took to wearing dark, or navy blue suits, often striped, and a pair of brown leather shoes.

Behind the Scenes

 * Fowlds's Yes Minister co-stars Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne were both offered the role of the Doctor. Eddington declined due to his deteriorating health, and Hawthorne was busy appearing in the play Shadowlands. Both men recommended Fowlds for the part. They would both go on to guest star together in Seasons 28 & 29.
 * Other actors considered for, or offered the role of the Doctor included Richard Griffiths, Peter Cook, Denholm Elliott, Rowan Atkinson, and Billy Connolly.

Season 27 (1990)

 * Alixion (One episode)

Season 28 (1991)

 * Inner Hauntings (Four episodes)
 * Network (Three episodes)
 * The Dark Pit (Three episodes)
 * Mission: Unusual (Two episodes)

Season 29 (1992)

 * Cyberwar (Four episodes)
 * The Merlin Principle (Three episodes)
 * The Time Assassin (Four episodes)
 * Boiling of the Blood (Three episodes)

Season 30 (1993)

 * Bloodlines (Three episodes)
 * Anti-Matter Lament (Two episodes)
 * Crisis on Peladon (Three episodes)
 * Meddler Amock (Two episodes)
 * Return to Devil's End (Three episodes)

30th Anniversary Special (1993)

 * The Eight Doctors (Four episodes)

Season 31 (1994)

 * Breaking Point (Four episodes)
 * Absolution of a Cyberman (Three episodes)
 * Mansion of Murder (Two episodes)
 * Masterplan (Three episodes)

Quotes
(Kroton and Raine look upon the newly regenerated Doctor)

Raine: Doctor?

Doctor: Well I could hardly be anyone else, could I?

- Alixion, Part Four