At the time of its original broadcast, Doctor Who, a science fiction programme aimed at a family audience, had no existing children's spin-off; The Sarah Jane Adventures, of which the pilot episode was broadcast on New Year's Day, 2007, would replace the series as the only children's show based on Doctor Who until 2009 when K-9 aired.

In this series Kirsten O'Brien replaced Liz Barker, who left television presenting to become a full-time mother.

In the "Companion Academy" segment, a number of children competed in the style of a reality show to win a day behind-the-scenes during the filming of Doctor Who.

If a piece of work is featured on the show, its author receives a Totally Doctor Who branded mug.

Then, every week, the cast or crew member who made the handprint, sets a question referring to the next episode of Doctor Who.

Molly Kabia (of Team TARDIS), had previously played an unnamed female character in the interactive Doctor Who mini-episode 'Attack of the Graske'.

In the final episode, the prize was revealed as a weekend trip to Blackpool to meet David Tennant whilst he was there to switch on the Illuminations.

Viewers are encouraged to identify the monster from its shadow, and write or email the programme with the correct answer, in hopes of winning mugs and sweatshirts.