1986 saw DWM having to cope with no new Doctor Who until late 1986 during the long gap between Colin Baker's first and second seasons.

With precious little news of the next Season, DWM looks increasingly to the past history of the show, with more 2 or 3 part articles spanning issues (such as at the eleventh Hour in issues 110 & 111). Many past cast and crew are interviewed, many for the first time in the Magazine.

By Autumn, Trial of a Timelord begins on BBC1 and so coverage of new Doctor Who continues; and DWM has successfully continued thoughout the hiatus, little knowing of the tougher tasks ahead after 1989...