Doctor Who: The Official Quiz Book
Doctor Who Series
What’s inside...
Doctor Who: The Official Quiz Book is a BBC-licensed compendium of hundreds of questions that span every televised era of the Doctor’s adventures, from William Hartnell’s first appearance in 1963 to the most recent episodes. Arranged by difficulty and subject, the book invites readers to test their recall of monsters, companions, gadgets and time-travel escapades while also offering bite-sized behind-the-scenes facts. Conceived by long-time fan and educational writer Bex Axford, it doubles as an interactive celebration of one of the world’s longest-running science-fiction series, encouraging families to explore history, science and storytelling together as they compete for trivia supremacy.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
352 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which historical episode would you visit in the TARDIS and why?
How does the Doctor solve problems without violence?
What real scientific ideas appear in the show?
Which companion do you relate to most?
How do different Doctors show the value of change?
Tip: Role play these questions
Keep score cooperatively rather than competitively for younger readers.
Pause after each round to explore related history or science topics online or in documentaries.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity drives understanding
Explanation: Readers are rewarded for asking questions and seeking facts.
Real-World Application: Investigate topics that spark interest at school or home.
Example Lesson: Teamwork strengthens success
Explanation: Many quiz rounds suggest cooperative play and discussion.
Real-World Application: Work with classmates on group projects rather than competing.
Example Lesson: History informs the present
Explanation: Historical episode questions link past events to modern values.
Real-World Application: Relate lessons from history class to current news.
Example Lesson: Change can be positive
Explanation: Different Doctors model adaptation and growth.
Real-World Application: Embrace new teachers, schools or situations with optimism.