31 of Doctor Who’s best insults

Ensure you're never stuck for a witty comeback again with these out-of-this world putdowns...

14. “Don’t listen to him. It’s just the ravings of a demented space tramp.”

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The villainous Lady Adrasta gets the Doctor so wrong, and yet so right. (The Creature from the Pit, 1979)

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15. “You look lovely today – have you had a wash?”

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The Doctor sweet talks Clara. (The Caretaker, 2014)


16. “Birdbath!”

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Streetwise 80s teenager Ace creatively gets around Doctor Who’s strict no swearing policy. See also: Bog Brain, Bilgebag, Armbit Breath.