The Whoniverse is the fictional universe in which Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and other related stories take place. The term is used most widely to link characters, ideas or items which are seen across multiple productions, such as Sarah Jane Smith from Doctor Who, K-9 and Company and The Sarah Jane Adventures, or Jack Harkness from Doctor Who and Torchwood. The word "Whoniverse" is a portmanteau of "Doctor Who" and "universe".

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  • The Whoniverse is the fictional universe in which Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and other related stories take place. The term is used most widely to link characters, ideas or items which are seen across multiple productions, such as Sarah Jane Smith from Doctor Who, K-9 and Company and The Sarah Jane Adventures, or Jack Harkness from Doctor Who and Torchwood. The word "Whoniverse" is a portmanteau of "Doctor Who" and "universe". It is similar to the popular term "Buffyverse" used to describe the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Before the expansion of the Doctor Who fictional universe, the term "Whoniverse" referred to everything connected with the programme, both in-universe and behind-the-scenes. In this original meaning, standing exhibitions, discussions about the filming of episodes and even fandom itself were considered part of the "Whoniverse". Unlike the owners of other science fiction franchises, the British Broadcasting Corporation takes no position on which Doctor Who stories are definitive for future projects. The construction of the Whoniverse is therefore shaped by the preferences of fans, who choose which stories to accept. Though the term is essentially an example of fanspeak, it has recently begun to appear in mainstream press coverage following the popular success of the 2005 Doctor Who revival.
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  • The Whoniverse is the fictional universe in which Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and other related stories take place. The term is used most widely to link characters, ideas or items which are seen across multiple productions, such as Sarah Jane Smith from Doctor Who, K-9 and Company and The Sarah Jane Adventures, or Jack Harkness from Doctor Who and Torchwood. The word "Whoniverse" is a portmanteau of "Doctor Who" and "universe".
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