With almost six decades of traveling through space and time, Doctor Who has introduced the viewing public to different incarnations of the titular character and a variety of companions.
Since the first companion in Susan Foreman (Carole Ann Ford), the companion has been a staple in the history of Doctor Who.
Serving as the audience surrogate, the companion is there to ask questions about new worlds and characters they encounter with the Doctor.
From Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) to Ace (Sophie Aldred) to Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) to Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman), the companion is one of the most vital components of Doctor Who’s success, and that’s never more evident than in the case of Rose Tyler.
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