79 Doctor Who Trivia Questions with Answers
79 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Doctor Who trivia spans the programme’s original 1963–1989 run, its Doctors, companions, villains, serials, and later television history. Questions may ask about Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor, Clara Oswald, River Song’s real identity, the Daleks’ origins, and the regeneration that introduced the Seventh Doctor. Award-winning episodes and classic serial titles add a challenge for long-time viewers.
This category suits science-fiction fans, television quiz nights, pub quizzes, and classroom or convention games. It mixes broad fan knowledge with details from specific stories, including the serial that featured the Fourth Doctor’s regeneration and the episode that won a Hugo Award. Players familiar with both classic and modern eras will find plenty of opportunities to compare their knowledge.
What is the real name of River Song?
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Melody Pond
Who played the Twelfth Doctor's companion Clara Oswald?
Answer
Jenna Coleman
Which Doctor was played by Tom Baker?
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Fourth Doctor
Which Doctor Who episode won the 2007 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form?
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The Girl in the Fireplace
What is the name of the alien race from which the Daleks originated?
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The Kaleds
Which 1981 serial featured the Fourth Doctor's regeneration?
Answer
Logopolis
In which 1987 serial did the Seventh Doctor first appear?
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Time and the Rani
In which 1968 serial did the Sonic Screwdriver first appear?
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Fury from the Deep
In which 1971 serial did the Master first appear?
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Terror of the Autons
Which 2006 two-part story first introduced the Cybermen in the revived series?
Answer
The Rise of the Cybermen
Which actress played the Seventh Doctor's companion Ace?
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Sophie Aldred
In which 1973 serial did Sarah Jane Smith first appear?
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The Time Warrior
Who composed the theme music for Doctor Who?
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Ron Grainer
What is the name of the man who married the Doctor's granddaughter Susan?
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David Campbell
What is the name of the Doctor's companion from the 1970s who was a journalist?
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Sarah Jane Smith
Which Doctor Who serial featured the first appearance of the Master?
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Terror of the Autons
What is the name of the planet where the Time Lords originate?
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Gallifrey
Which episode introduced the character of River Song?
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Silence in the Library
Which number Doctor was portrayed by David Tennant?
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Tenth
What is the name of the Doctor's granddaughter in the early episodes?
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Susan Foreman
Which actor played the First Doctor in the original series?
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William Hartnell
What was the first Doctor Who spin-off television series?
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K-9 and Company
Which Doctor Who Christmas special has the highest UK viewing figures?
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Voyage of the Damned
What is the name of the giant space creature in 'The Beast Below'?
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Star Whale
Who was the first companion introduced in the Thirteenth Doctor's first episode?
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Ryan Sinclair
In which 1975 serial did Davros first appear?
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Genesis of the Daleks
Which 2007 episode reintroduced the Master?
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Utopia
What is the name of the First Doctor's human companion who was a science teacher?
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Ian Chesterton
In which city is the BBC's Doctor Who production based?
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Cardiff
What is the name of the Doctor's multipurpose tool?
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Sonic screwdriver
Which Doctor was portrayed by Peter Capaldi?
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Twelfth Doctor
Which actress played Rose Tyler?
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Billie Piper
Which Doctor Who story first revealed the Doctor's species as Time Lord?
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The War Games
Which actor played the Twelfth Doctor's companion Bill Potts?
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Pearl Mackie
In which episode did the Tenth Doctor regenerate?
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The End of Time
Who was the showrunner of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who?
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Russell T Davies
What is the name of the Cybermen's home planet?
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Mondas
What is the name of the Doctor's arch-enemy, a renegade Time Lord?
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The Master
Doctor Who trivia — quick answers
What are good Doctor Who trivia questions?
Good Doctor Who questions cover the Doctors and actors, companions, regenerations, the TARDIS, Daleks, Cybermen, major episodes, classic serials, awards, and characters such as River Song and Clara Oswald. A balanced quiz can include both classic-series and modern-era material.
How hard is Doctor Who trivia?
Doctor Who trivia can be easy for casual viewers and very difficult for dedicated fans. Identifying Tom Baker or the Daleks is approachable, while questions about serial titles, regeneration counts, character identities, and award-winning episodes often require detailed knowledge of the programme.
What is River Song’s real name?
River Song’s real name is Melody Pond. She is the daughter of Amy Pond and Rory Williams and was conceived aboard the TARDIS. Because of her connection to the Doctor and the programme’s nonlinear storytelling, River’s identity and timeline are central mysteries in the modern series.
Who played the Twelfth Doctor’s companion Clara Oswald?
Jenna Coleman played Clara Oswald, the companion of the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Clara first appeared in different versions of the character before becoming the Doctor’s companion. Coleman portrayed Clara from 2012 through 2015, with later appearances connected to the show’s continuing storyline.
Which Doctor was played by Tom Baker?
Tom Baker played the Fourth Doctor from 1974 to 1981. His era is known for the Doctor’s long scarf, eccentric personality, and companions including Sarah Jane Smith, Leela, and Romana. Baker’s Doctor regenerated in the 1981 serial “Logopolis,” passing the role to Peter Davison.
What are the Daleks?
The Daleks are an extraterrestrial species from the planet Skaro, created by the scientist Davros. Their armored travel machines and belief in Dalek supremacy make them one of the Doctor’s most recognizable enemies. They first appeared in the 1963 serial “The Daleks.”