Now that Mrs Flood has been revealed – somewhat inevitably – as a new incarnation of the Rani, it's the perfect time to learn a bit more about the Doctor's other troublesome school pal.

The notorious Doctor Who baddie, the Rani, has made a dramatic comeback to the series after nearly three decades, with Archie Panjabi stepping into the villainous role. In the latest episode ...

Before Doctor Who's mid-1980s hiatus – and presumably before Kate O'Mara's casting in Dynasty – producer John Nathan-Turner had hoped to bring back the Rani in Season 23. Following on from The ...