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M$2 January 04, 2009 03:27 AM

Is the Doctor of Doctor Who supposed to regenerate into a younger manifestation? In other words, Age Backwards

Way back when, my group and I were under the assumption that the Doctor aged backwards with every regeneration. I missed a few years and realized that BBC did not hold to this 'idea'. Was this something we just came up with on our own or was it in the lore at the time?
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January 04, 2009 03:40 AM
It kind of seems like it, especially this time. But I've never heard anything about that. If it were true, seems like it would be talked about somewhere.

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drmatt drmatt
 
January 04, 2009 05:16 AM
The Doctor doesn't "age"... He just changes to another form.

Yes.. Only 13 regens available, but it *is* a TV show. They've bent the rules a number of times. By the way, the 10th Doctor, David Tennant (who also played Barty Finch, Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) has left the series. The 11th Doctor will be played by Matt Smith.

Mmmm... Peri... Nice lady when I met her as well... very nice...
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January 05, 2009 12:46 AM
Did you see "age" in quotes??? Of course, The Doctor moves through time and considers himself a certain "age", but each regen doesn't connect with a specific age (just which actor they want in the part).

I don't think it was clear whether they have full control over the outcome of the regen (if so, do you think he'd want to look like Colin Baker?) But it WAS mentioned that they could be forced to regen...

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cjd cjd
 
January 04, 2009 11:01 AM
Hello,

The Doctor does age like darcy logan points out. Doctor Who as a show does not look into genetics and proper science too much, they try and make up excuses which seem relatively good.

Having the new Doctor at such a young age is not purposely done by the BBC. BBC knew that casting Matt Smith as the Doctor would get publicity for having the youngest ever Doctor. It would be the same publicity as the rumours of having a black Doctor or a female Doctor. The publicity of the new Doctor is essential in making people aware of who will suceed the Doctor as well as people getting to know Steven Moffat, the next producer in 2010.

Referring back to your question, it is impossible for the Doctor to age backwards, he can just have a "younger looking" form. As well, most people can see his age through his eyes which is mentioned a lot in the new series.
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