claim: The Tenth Doctor travels alone during the time period 2009-2010.
evidence: The Tenth Doctor is an incarnation of the Doctor , the protagonist of the BBC science fiction television programme Doctor Who , who is played by David Tennant in three series as well as nine specials .. David Tennant. David Tennant. the Doctor. Doctor ( Doctor Who ). BBC. BBC. science fiction television. Science fiction on television. Doctor Who. Doctor Who. As with previous incarnations of the Doctor , the character has also appeared in other Doctor Who spin-offs .. the Doctor. Doctor ( Doctor Who ). Doctor Who. Doctor Who. In the programme 's narrative , the Doctor is a centuries-old Time Lord alien from the planet Gallifrey who travels in time in his TARDIS , frequently with companions .. the Doctor. Doctor ( Doctor Who ). Time Lord. Time Lord. Gallifrey. Gallifrey. travels in time. Time travel in fiction. TARDIS. TARDIS. companions. Companion ( Doctor Who ). When the Doctor is critically injured beyond medical repair , he can regenerate his body ; in doing so , his physical appearance and personality change , and a new actor assumes the role .. the Doctor. Doctor ( Doctor Who ). regenerate. Regeneration ( Doctor Who ). Tennant 's portrayal of the Doctor is of an outwardly charismatic and charming adventurer whose likable and easygoing attitude can quickly turn to righteous fury when provoked .. the Doctor. Doctor ( Doctor Who ). This incarnation 's companions include working class shop assistant Rose Tyler -LRB- Billie Piper -RRB- , medical student Martha Jones -LRB- Freema Agyeman -RRB- , and fiery temp worker Donna Noble -LRB- Catherine Tate -RRB- .. Rose Tyler. Rose Tyler. Donna Noble. Donna Noble. Martha Jones. Martha Jones. companions. Companion ( Doctor Who ). Billie Piper. Billie Piper. Freema Agyeman. Freema Agyeman. temp worker. temporary work. Catherine Tate. Catherine Tate. He eventually parts ways with them all by the end of the 2008 series finale , `` Journey 's End '' , after which he attempts to travel alone for the duration of the 2008 -- 2010 specials before being accompanied by Donna Noble 's grandfather Wilfred Mott on his final adventure in The End of Time .. The End of Time. The End of Time ( Doctor Who ). Donna Noble. Donna Noble. Wilfred Mott. Wilfred Mott. In November 2013 , Tennant 's Doctor was voted `` The UK 's favourite Doctor '' in a survey held by the Radio Times magazine .. United Kingdom. Radio Times. Radio Times