10 Dream Doctor Who Pairings for Season 2 of Tales of the TARDIS

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Tales of the TARDIS opens up exciting possibilities for future episodes, with various Doctor and companion pairings to explore.

Bringing together Jenny and the Tenth Doctor could offer Doctor Who fans both closure and fresh storylines.

The return of Martha Jones and the Master would provide further understanding of Martha's perspective during Harold Saxon's reign over the world.

Tales of the TARDIS introduces a whole new dimension to the Doctor Who universe, presenting exciting possibilities for potential pairings in future episodes. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, the BBC has unveiled Tales Of The TARDIS, a series that brings together beloved Doctor Who Doctors and companions. This not only involves the return of the original actors, but also combines selected older episodes to create fresh anthology stories.

In Tales of the TARDIS, we witness the reappearance of iconic pairings such as the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) and Tegan (Janet Fielding), the Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant), the Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred), Jo Grant (Katy Manning) and Clyde (Daniel Anthony), Jamie McCrimmon (Frazer Hines) and Zoe Heriot (Wendy Padbury), and Steven Taylor (Peter Purves) and Vicki Pallister (Maureen O’Brien). With a vast array of Doctors, companions, and other characters that could potentially feature in future episodes of Tales Of The TARDIS, the number of thrilling combinations to explore is truly captivating.

10. Jenny & The Tenth Doctor

Georgia Tennant & David Tennant

In Doctor Who season 4 episode "The Doctor's Daughter," Georgia Tennant portrayed Jenny, a bio-engineered being created from the DNA of David Tennant's Tenth Doctor. Interestingly, offscreen, the two actors developed a connection and subsequently tied the knot in 2011. Despite the apparent demise of Jenny in the final moments of "The Doctor's Daughter," she actually managed to come back to life unbeknownst to the Doctor. Sadly, Jenny's character never returned to Doctor Who, but the reunion depicted in the Tales of the TARDIS Memory TARDIS can potentially bring the Doctor a much-needed sense of closure upon discovering that Jenny has been alive all this time.

9. Martha Jones & The Master

Freema Agyeman & John Simm

John Simm's Master made his debut as Doctor Who's iconic antagonist in the show's modern era. In season 3 of Doctor Who, the Master rose to power as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and embarked on a mission to capture Martha Jones, who was determined to undo the damage he had inflicted upon the Earth. Including the finale between Martha and Simm's Master in Tales of the TARDIS could provide a deeper understanding of Martha's perspective and her role in the story.

By bringing back Agyeman and Simm in Tales of the TARDIS, the show could also explore the time that the Jones family spent as the Master's prisoners aboard the Valiant. Furthermore, their reunion could potentially offer some resolution to the pain and trauma Martha experienced when she chose to leave the TARDIS. Given the Master's less villainous portrayal in subsequent seasons, there is a possibility that he might display some remorse in the Memory TARDIS segment of Tales of the TARDIS.

8. Luke Smith & Rani Chandra

Tommy Knight & Anjli Mohindra

With the return of Clyde Langer in Tales Of The TARDIS, there is potential for other beloved characters from The Sarah Jane Adventures to also make a comeback. Apart from Clyde, the show also revolved around Sarah Jane's son, Luke, and Rani, as they joined forces to protect Earth from the confines of Sarah Jane's attic. Considering Clyde's updates on his childhood friends during Tales of the TARDIS, it would be fascinating to witness how Luke and Rani reminisce about their teenage years together in a classic episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Despite having gone their separate ways and moved on following the unfortunate demise of Sarah Jane, their reunion could offer a nostalgic and emotional journey.

7. Ianto Jones & Gwen Cooper

Gareth David-Lloyd & Eve Miles

During its four-season run, the Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood witnessed the deaths of several team members. Among these losses, the death of Ianto Jones had a significant impact. Although they never interacted with the Doctor onscreen, both Ianto and Gwen Cooper appeared in the season 4 finale of Doctor Who. In this episode, they faced a Dalek and were subsequently time-locked inside the Torchwood hub. While Ianto is deceased, the Jo Grant episode of Tales of the TARDIS demonstrated that the Memory TARDIS has the ability to revive the dead. This implies that there is no reason why Ianto and Gwen could not reunite and reminisce about the time when there were 27 planets in the sky.

6. Susan Foreman & The First Doctor

Carole Ann Ford & David Bradley

The original Doctor Who companion, Susan, was the Doctor's granddaughter and traveled with his first incarnation portrayed by William Hartnell. After Hartnell's death, the character underwent recasting for occasions when the First Doctor made appearances in Doctor Who and most recently, David Bradley portrayed Susan in the festive special "Twice Upon A Time." Given that Susan is the Doctor's granddaughter, there are numerous tales in which the dynamic between Ford and Bradley could be explored in a Tales of the TARDIS episode. It would be particularly intriguing to witness the family duo engaging in a conversation about Susan's romantic involvement with a human and her decision to part ways with the TARDIS in the episode "The Dalek Invasion of Earth."

5. The Eighth Doctor & Grace Holloway

Daphne Ashbrook & Paul McGann

Grace Holloway, the sole onscreen companion of the Eighth Doctor, played a significant role in the regenerative process of the Seventh Doctor. The only recorded adventure involving these two characters took place in the Doctor Who TV movie of 1996. However, with the introduction of the Tremas Master, there would undoubtedly be much to explore. At the conclusion of the TV movie, Grace declined the Doctor's offer to accompany him in the TARDIS. A reunion episode of Tales of the TARDIS would provide audiences with an opportunity to unravel the mysteries surrounding Dr. Holloway's post-departure journey away from the Time Lord.

4. Amy & Rory

Karen Gillan & Arthur Darvill

Amy and Rory, the Eleventh Doctor's companions, were not only the only ones to get married while traveling with him but also played a crucial role in his life. They faced the mystery surrounding River Song, who had been a source of intrigue since her introduction in Doctor Who season 4. With their daughter being the cause of the Doctor's death and the revelation that the Time Lord was their son-in-law all along, the Ponds may revisit various episodes from River Song's timeline in Tales of the TARDIS. The return of Gillan and Darvill could potentially bring solace after their heartbreaking departure from the TARDIS due to the cruel intervention of the Weeping Angels.

3. River Song & The Eleventh Doctor

Alex Kingston & Matt Smith

River Song, the Doctor's sole canonical spouse to receive significant screen time, faced challenges due to the intertwined nature of their timelines. The episode "A Good Man Goes To War" would serve as a fitting memory for them to revisit using the Memory TARDIS. In this episode, the Doctor and the Ponds learn River's true identity. Additionally, in the season 6 finale "The Wedding of River Song," Smith and Kingston could reflect on their characters' relationship in a future Tales of the TARDIS episode.

2. Rose & Jackie Tyler

Billie Piper & Camille Coduri

Rose and Jackie Tyler made a significant impact on both the Ninth and Tenth Doctors, often outsmarting the Time Lord. Rose became the first companion after the revival of Doctor Who in 2005, and both she and her family are remembered fondly. With their involvement in seasons 1 and 2, there is much for Rose and Jackie to explore together. An excellent choice would be "Doomsday," where Jackie reunites with Rose's father and they find themselves trapped in a parallel world. Discovering what happened after "Doomsday" would be a perfect journey for the Memory TARDIS.

1. Nyssa & Adric

Sarah Sutton & Matthew Waterhouse

In Tales of the TARDIS season 1, Tegan and the Fifth Doctor join forces to retell the events of "Earthshock," the story that tragically marked the death of Adric, one of the few Doctor Who companions to meet a conclusive end. Although Adric is no longer among the living, the Memory TARDIS in Tales of the TARDIS offers a pathway for Matthew Waterhouse to make a remarkable return to Doctor Who. Nyssa and Adric, as companions from outside Earth, shared unique and contrasting relationships with the Doctor compared to their fellow TARDIS travelers. This provides an intriguing opportunity to hear their reminiscences of their adventures with the Fifth Doctor from a fresh and captivating perspective.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of Doctor Who, I am thrilled about the possibilities presented by Tales of the TARDIS Season 2. The return of iconic pairings like the Fifth Doctor and Tegan, the Sixth Doctor and Peri, and the Seventh Doctor and Ace is sure to delight long-time fans of the show. I am particularly excited about the potential for new pairings, such as Jenny and the Tenth Doctor, and Martha Jones and the Master.

The return of Jenny, the bio-engineered being created from the DNA of the Tenth Doctor, could provide a much-needed sense of closure for fans who were disappointed by her apparent demise in "The Doctor's Daughter." The reunion between Jenny and the Doctor could also explore the complex relationship between the two characters, as well as the ethical implications of creating artificial life.

The inclusion of Martha Jones and the Master in Tales of the TARDIS could provide a deeper understanding of Martha's perspective during Harold Saxon's reign over the world. The finale between Martha and Simm's Master could offer some resolution to the pain and trauma Martha experienced when she chose to leave the TARDIS. Given the Master's less villainous portrayal in subsequent seasons, there is a possibility that he might display some remorse in the Memory TARDIS segment of Tales of the TARDIS.

Overall, I am excited about the potential for Tales of the TARDIS Season 2 to explore new and exciting pairings, as well as to provide closure and further understanding for some of the show's most beloved characters.