Enlightenment is DWIN's award-winning bimonthly fanzine. For over 25 years, Enlightenment has featured news and commentary on the world of Doctor Who from fandom's best writers. Every 24 page issue features thoughtful, intelligent and humourous features; snappy fan art; reviews of the latest DVDs, books, audios and comics; regular columns and more!
You can receive six issues of Enlightenment a year by becoming a member of DWIN or you can purchase the latest issues online!
Issue 166
The story goes on… (Special spin-off issue!): Torchwood! The Sarah Jane Adventures! K9: The Series! Plus:
- Doctor Who‘s really quite good, isn’t it?
- The Twin Dilemma revisited
- News and reviews of Doctor Who books, DVDs, and audios
Issue 165
Tick, Tock (2011 season reviews conclude!): The final reviews of the 2011 season; or, the reviews of the final 2011 season. Plus:
- Introducing a new series fan to classic episodes
- The power of The Power of Kroll
- News and reviews of Doctor Who books, DVDs, and audios
Issue 164
Rise And Fall (Spring 2011 season reviews): Enlightenment reviews the stories from Season… um, it’s 6.1 this year, right? Plus:
- The quiet heroism of Rory Williams
- In praise of an asexual Doctor
- News and reviews of Doctor Who books, DVDs, and audios, including the Series Five box set!
Issue 163
Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith: Lis Sladen (1946-2011) We pay tribute to the late Elisabeth Sladen. Plus:
- Why shouldn’t the Doctor be posh?
- A history of Doctor Who RPGs
- News and reviews of Doctor Who DVDs, audios, and Time, Unincorporated: Volume 2!
Enlightenment 164 is due out in December. Please read this message about the recent delays with Enlightenment
Issue 162
England’s Warrior: Nicholas Courtney (1929-2011): Enlightenment pays its respects to the late Nicholas Courtney. PLUS:
- The women from the dawn of DWIN
- Robert Smith?‘s Top 10 Fan Misconceptions
- News and reviews of the latest merchandise, including the most recent North American DVD releases, Big Finish audios, and Wiped!
Issue 161
GOD BLESS US, EVERY ONE: We give our own take on Doctor Who’s take on A Christmas Carol. PLUS:
- One True Threesome: What’s up with Amy Pond?
- What exactly is a deus ex machina, and why should fans care?
- News and reviews of the latest DVDs and audios, including: The Coming of the Terraphiles, the latest Eighth, Seventh, and First Doctor audios, and more!
Recent Stories
Enlightenment Delays
We’ve had a number of queries from members regarding the delayed publication of Enlightenment this year. The DWIN Executive wants to share the following message concerning Enlightenment with DWIN members. Read more
The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe on Christmas Day on SPACE!
For the first time in Canada, the Doctor Who Christmas Special will actually air on Christmas Day! December 25 at 9pm
TARDIS File 06-13: The Wedding of River Song
Following the wedding at the top of an Ancient Ameri-Egyptian Pyramid, you are now cordially invited to attend the reception below…
TARDIS File 06-12: Closing Time
The TARDIS Files are popping in to see an old friend before they have to go…
Myth Makers 16: Pseudoscope Now Available!
What happens when events unfold before our eyes that defy our conscious understanding? Find out more in the 20th Anniversary Issue of Myth Makers - featuring fan fiction and artwork from some of the best writers and artists in Doctor Who fandom. Order Now!
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