Christopher Eccleston is... the Doctor! The adventures in time and space continue, as the Doctor and his faithful companion Rose travel the universe fighting evil, righting wrongs and saving the course of history. Here, for the first time, is the ultimate guide to the newest adventures of the Doctor: an archive of background information, review and commentary, as the Time Lord returns to television in 2005 in a thirteen-part series set to stun viewers and critics alike. Back to the Vortex unfolds as history happened, from the announcements, to the press releases, casting calls, the highs and lows, and the start of production. Discover the background of the new series, through the eyes of the press, the commentators and fans; read about the casting of Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor and one-time pop princess Billie Piper as Rose; and be there during the lead-up to the return of the travelling Time Lord to regular prime time television after sixteen years away. And as the show debuts, investigate the stories themselves, in detailed analysis, facts and figures, as well as extensive reviews and commentary with a panel of fans and aficionados spread across the world.