10 Fun Facts About Doctor Who: Renegade Timelords

Why did the Doctor originally leave Gallifrey?

The Doctor famously left Gallifrey because he was bored with Time Lord society and fundamentally disagreed with their strict policy of non-intervention in the affairs of other planets.

Which Time Lord is known for their recurring rivalry with the Doctor across many incarnations?

The Master is the Doctor's arch-nemesis, a fellow renegade Time Lord who has appeared in numerous forms throughout the series, often attempting to conquer or destroy.

What was the common name for the Type 40 TT Capsule stolen by the Doctor?

The Doctor's time machine is a Type 40 TT Capsule, commonly known as a TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space). His granddaughter, Susan, initially explained the acronym.

Which legendary Time Lord was trapped in an anti-matter universe, seeking revenge on Gallifrey?

Omega, another founder of Time Lord civilization, was believed lost in the creation of the Eye of Harmony and became trapped in an anti-matter universe, often attempting to return to exact revenge.

Which Time Lady is infamous for her amoral scientific experiments, often on other species?

The Rani is a renegade Time Lady and a brilliant but amoral scientist who frequently conducts unethical experiments on other life forms, often clashing with the Doctor.

Which early Time Lord villain often interfered with Earth's history for his own amusement or benefit?

The Meddling Monk was the first Time Lord the Doctor encountered after leaving Gallifrey, known for his mischievous interference with historical events on Earth.

Which Time Lord companion of the Doctor regenerated on screen?

Romanadvoratrelundar, or Romana, was a Time Lady companion to the Fourth Doctor who famously regenerated on screen from her first to her second incarnation.

What is the name of the legislative and ruling body of Gallifreyan society?

The High Council of the Time Lords was the supreme governing body of Gallifrey, responsible for upholding Time Lord laws and maintaining their policy of non-intervention.

What was the traditional limit for a Time Lord's regeneration cycle, resulting in a total of how many bodies?

It was long established that Time Lords typically had a regeneration limit of 12, allowing for a total of 13 incarnations before permanent death.

What is the name of the Doctor's home planet?

Gallifrey is the ancient homeworld of the Time Lords, located in the constellation of Kasterborous, and the planet the Doctor originally fled.