The Doctor's T.A.R.D.I.S. truly is a magical creation, not only can it travel in time and space, but the iconic blue
British Police telephone box just looks cool from the outside, and the inside. Here are a few different looks of the
T.A.R.D.I.S. control room interior and exterior sets on display at the
Doctor Who Experience in
Cardiff Bay, Wales.
Different incarnations of Doctor Who's T.A.R.D.I.S. inside and out
First up is the classic control console from the
William Hartnell era in the 60's that started it all. This replica was recreated for the
BBC docu-drama,
'An Adventure in Space and Time', and is based on the original design by
Peter Brachaki from 1963 (with input from
Barry Newbery).
William Hartnell era T.A.R.D.I.S. control room
This sci-fi studio set from the beginnings of the 50-year-old show became a design icon with its hexagonal central control with moving glass column and illuminated circular honeycomb-effect indents in the walls. This futuristic looking set was photographed on display at the
Doctor Who exhibit on December 9, 2013.
Next up is the updated original control console used by the
Fifth, Sixth and
Seventh Doctors from 1983 to 1989. This design made its debut in
The Five Doctors 20th anniversary special from 1983, the first complete console upgrade from the original.
80's T.A.R.D.I.S. control room from Doctor Who
Everyone used to complain about the wobbly sets and low budget designs of this children's TV series, but I have to admit it was thrilling to see this original set in person on May 20 and then again on December 9, 2013. I have many great childhood memories (and nightmares) of watching
Doctor Who from behind the sofa, or on the edge of my seat (my dreams were always filled with
Daleks, Cybermen and dinosaurs).
This next
T.A.R.D.I.S. interior is from the modern day revival first glimpsed with the return of
Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor and also served as
David Tennant's Tenth Doctor.
Doctor Who revival T.A.R.D.I.S. interior
This more organic-looking steampunk style interior was designed by stellar
U.K. comic book artist and creator,
Bryan Hitch, who provided concept art for the 2005 revival. Pretty cool, right?
If you're a fellow
Whovian, be sure to check out all the amazing
Doctor Who costumes, props and sets on display at the ever-changing exhibit.
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