Seventeenth Doctor

"Oh dear." - The Seventeenth Doctor's catchphrase

As oppose to his rude, brash, manipulative (albeit empathetic) previous incarnation, the **Seventeenth Doctor** was much more reasonable, albeit he usually let his companions do the talking, as he considered himself 'socially awkward'. He was a much more shy individual, more willing to listen and think than to talk and act, usually leaving the planning to his companions, which ultimately would be his downfall. However, on rare occasion when alone, he would think for himself.

He first appeared in Series 58 episode 16, "Once, Upon Time" after his fight (which he failed to win) with The Master. Immediatley following his regeneration, he disappointed his companions by his inability to speak to them for two hours, and he kept this shy personality for a duration of time.

As time went on, he was willing to become more open and talkative, although he would still keep to himself, keeping secrets from his companions. He treated Ashley, and later, Cornelius, as his own children, trying to keep them calm in the event of crisis. Ultimately, he could not protect Ashley from "the harsh reality we live in" (as Dan described), which led to her being raped, causing her to leave the TARDIS.

## Personality

The Seventeenth Doctor was "socially awkward" but enjoyed the company of those close to him. He was also calm during crisis, however, although rarely, would resemble some of his older incarnations and grow dark, sometimes causing the death of his enemies (although indirectly, intentionally) or sacrificing Lelith to the Mind reapers.

The Seventeenth Doctor would also sometimes act like a complete fool not too dissimilar to the Second Doctor, yet again an act in order to get on top of the situation.

### Quirks and habits

Before speaking to his companions, the Seventeenth Doctor would roll up his left sleeve. Why he did this is unknown. However, when speaking to Dan, he rolled up his right sleeve. (TV: The Christmas Invasion, The Route of the Daleks, Mesaba, The Catacombs of Dak, the Tomb of Ybwen, Daleiks in Italy, Backwards Thinking, Hibernation of the Cybermen, Crisis on the Ranch of the Angels, The Far Lands, Searching for the Crystal Cave, Legend of the Sea Devils, Return to Skaro)

He also was shown to have an addiction to Custard, and always dreamed of trying fish fingers dipped in it, but never had the guts to do it. (TV: The Christmas Invasion, TV: The Mondas Mission, TV: The Vision, TV: Survivors of the Flux, TV: Daleks in Italy, TV: Love, the Doctor, TV: The Sontaran Invasion, TV: Village of the Angels, TV: Napoleon, TV: Mind Crunch!)

He also seemed to have an affection for those he had known for longer than those he had just met, perhaps due to his 'social awkwardness', seeing as he cared more for Ashley than for Dan, Yaz or Cornelius, and also followed his unarmed, old friend Richard MacLowrie for the majority of the Sixth Battle of Skaro instead of Yaz and Dan, leading to his death and regeneration.

He introduced himself by saying "Hello there!" and refused to respond to them unless they replied to his greeting with "Doctor Who!" (TV: The Christmas Invasion, TV: The Mondas Mission, TV: The Route of the Daleks, TV: Mesaba, TV: The Catacombs of Dak, TV: Daleks in Italy, TV: The Sontaran Invasion, TV: Village of the Angels, TV: Attack of the Sea Devils, TV: Comeback of the Titans, TV: Weeping Angels We Have Heard On High, TV: Mind Crunch!)

The Seventeenth Doctor did not like his Sixteenth or Fifteenth incarnations because "I clearly rushed to get as far as I could from you" therefore there had to have been "a reason" for doingso. This was a jab at the Sixteenth Doctor's short tenure.

## Appearances

### Season 59

* The Christmas Invasion
* The Mondas Mission
* Giants
* The Route of the Daleks
* Mesaba
* The Vision
* The Catacombs of Dak
* The Tomb of Ybwen
* Survivors of the Flux

### Season 60

* Daleks in Italy
* Love, the Doctor
* The Sontaran Invasion
* Backwards Thinking
* Village of the Angels
* Hibernation of the Cybermen
* Attack of the Sea Devils
* Napoleon
* The Seventeen Doctors

### Season 61

* Crisis on the Ranch of the Angels
* Comeback of the Titans
* Weeping Angels We Have Heard On High
* The Far Lands
* Mind Crunch!
* Searching for the Crystal Cave
* Eve of the Daleks
* Legend of the Sea Devils
* Return to Skaro

## Quotes

* "Hello, there."
* "I know what I need. Fish fingers, and custard. But I can't give myself the pleasure of eating both."
* "I clearly rushed to get as far as I could from you. There has to be a reason."
* "It's alright."