To celebrate the birthday of Christopher "One Series" Eccleston, my favourite (and first) Doctor, I thought I'd compose a list similar to the one I did for Matt Smith, here. The score is this: I pick my favourite nine episodes (not stories) from Nine's era and sum up my thoughts on them in nine words.
9. Rose
written by Russell T Davies | directed by Keith Boak
Snappy, stylish introduction to the Doctor and Rose's worlds.
8. The End of the World
written by Russell T Davies | directed by Euros Lyn
Outrageous fun with impressive direction and an enormous budget.
7. Aliens in London
written by Russell T Davies | directed by Keith Boak
One of the best-plotted and -paced episodes this century.
6. The Empty Child
written by Steven Moffat | directed by James Hawes
Creepy atmospheric wartime thriller, just what the Doctor ordered.
5. The Unquiet Dead
written by Mark Gatiss | directed by Euros Lyn
Ghosts, Victorian times, dark cellars? It's gotta be Gatiss.
4. Bad Wolf
written by Russell T Davies | directed by Joe Ahearne
A fusion of great ideas, writing, direction and acting.
3. The Doctor Dances
written by Steven Moffat | directed by James Hawes
Moffat used all his best ideas first, simply superb.
2. The Parting of the Ways
written by Russell T Davies | directed by Joe Ahearne
The greatest finale so far, it cements Eccleston's legacy.
1. Boom Town
written by Russell T Davies | directed by Joe Ahearne
Eccleston, Piper, Barrowman, Clarke, Badland, Davies and Ahearne.
