April 25, 2023
The Doctor's TARDIS adventures are made all the more fantastical with a suitable soundtrack...
Since Doctor Who first appeared on our screens - accompanied by Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire's iconic theme tune - music has played a vital role in the show, intensifying fear and heightening emotional scenes.
Composer Murray Gold expanded the musical scope when the show returned in 2005, introducing character-specific themes, or leitmotifs. And starting with Series Two, he brought the soundtrack to life by using a full orchestra for the first time. In 2018, Segun Akinola took over as composer, bringing a more string-focussed, ambient approach to the show's incidental music.
Eighteen years of Doctor Who have given us some incredible pieces of incidental music. Whether you're a long-time fan or a curious newcomer, these pieces are sure to transport you to the furthest reaches of time and space.
Here’s what we can’t stop listening to...