42. The Rings of Akhaten

The Rings of Akhaten (2013) is a subtle and sophisticated engagement with the contemporary New Atheist movement, critiquing its more imperialist and patriarchal assumptions alongside those of Doctor Who itself.

Broadcast in the series’ 50th year, it offers a feminised vision of the future with the potential for another 50 years’ worth of places to see. This Black Archive includes an interview with, and additional material by, director Farren Blackburn.