7:The Seeds of Doom

A fast-paced phenomenon of an episode, there is doubting its position in this top 10.

6:The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit

A frightening double episode with a thrilling plot at its centre. With Toby Jones probably never writing again, this was his one unique legend of a story. And certainly a good episode amongst bad ones.

5:The Talons of Weng-Chiang

Completely epic and probably one of Robert Holmes' greatest creations. there is no doubting its complexity and pure richness in style, happily seated at 5th.

10: Horror of Fang Rock

An eerie thriller and a possible alien invasion, what could be better? This chilling story written by Doctor Who legend Terrence Dicks comes in at 10th.

9:The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances

One of Steven Moffat's masterpieces and a freaky double episode. With raging gas-mask zombies and a new, dashing companion, this story easily places itself at 9th.

8:The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon

Another Moffat masterpiece and with a thrilling storyline, this fits comfortably with the greatest works of Doctor Who's lifetime.