Classic Who Meta: impact of male companions
The formula for Doctor Who wasn't always the tale of an old man in a young man body and smoking young woman....
Who was your favorite Classic Doctor Who male character (hero - not villain!)? Why? Did the presence of a strong male character like the Brig or Ian influence the characterization of the Doctor or the direction of the show? (For example more fight scenes, or weapons?)
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