While there’s no such thing as the definitive “best” Doctor, Whovians all have their preference. And admittedly, a few tend to rise to the top as fan favorites. So it’s not all that surprising to hear a recent poll places David Tennant’s Doctor as #1.
The Radio Times poll pitted the 13 actors to play the Doctor in TV and film against each other. Nearly 50,000 fans cast their votes for their favorite.
![David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor](/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tenth-doctor-1024x576.jpg)
While Tennant took the top spot, it was a tight race. Ultimately, Tennant came in at just over 100 votes more than current Doctor Jodie Whittaker. Tennant and Whittaker each claimed 21% of the vote, followed by Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor in third with 18%.
Check out the full results of the poll below.
Favorite Doctor Poll Results
- David Tennant 10,518 / 21%
- Jodie Whittaker 10,423 / 21%
- Peter Capaldi 8,897 / 18%
- Matt Smith 7,637 / 16%
- Tom Baker 3,977 / 8%
- William Hartnell 1,983 / 4%
- Paul McGann 1,427 / 3%
- Christopher Eccleston 1,144 / 2%
- Jon Pertwee 1,038 / 2%
- Patrick Troughton 915 / 2%
- Sylvester McCoy 462 / 1%
- Colin Baker 359 / 1%
- Peter Davison 351 / 1%
Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor continues to be a fan favorite decades after his TV run. And some fans continue to prove the first appearance of the character will always remain special; William Hartnell nabs a respectable #6 in the poll.
Despite only appearing in Doctor Who: The Movie, Paul McGann’s Eighth Doctor manages to place #7. His popularity may be attributed to his ongoing audio adventures with Big Finish.
Personally, my favorite Doctor is Capaldi. I don’t think he gets nearly the attention he deserves. So, I’m pleasantly surprised to see him taking the #3 spot.
So, how do you feel about this Doctor Who poll? Who’s your favorite Doctor? Let us know in the comments.
Source: Radio Times