Whoniverse
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The Whoniverse is a British media franchise and shared universe consisting of the BBC television series Doctor Who, its spin-offs, and other associated media. The shared universe nature was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters, usually deriving from the main programme.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Whoniverse is referenced by 261 other articles, and connects out to Torchwood, Doctor Who and BBC One.
Vinony files it under Doctor Who, Doctor Who fandom and Fictional universes.
Its subject is documented across 6 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- fictional universe
- Official website
- www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/m001rzf7
Sources (2)
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Encyclopedic overview
20 sectionsContents
- Background
- Development
- Television
- Untitled CBeebies animated spin-off
- Films
- Stage plays
- Independent video drama
- Escape games
- Musicals
- In other media
- Film and television
- Video games
- Museums and exhibitions
- Merchandise
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- External links
The Whoniverse is a British media franchise and shared universe consisting of the BBC television series Doctor Who, its spin-offs, and other associated media. The shared universe nature was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters, usually deriving from the main programme.
Doctor Who depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called the Doctor, an extraterrestrial being with a human appearance. The Doctor explores the universe in a time-travelling space ship called the TARDIS. With various companions, they combat foes, work to save civilisations, and help people in need.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Whoniverse” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.