Sonic screwdriver

Doctor Who

The sonic screwdriver is a fictional multifunctional tool used by the Doctor in Doctor Who and its spin-offs. Introduced in the 1968 story Fury from the Deep, it became a popular tool for the Third and Fourth Doctors. It was removed from the series in 1982 because it limited writing possibilities, then returned fully in the 2005 continuation. Its design has changed across different Doctors, and it has sometimes been destroyed and replaced.

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First introduced: 1968, in Fury from the Deep
Series return: Full return in the 2005 continuation
Design: Changed with subsequent Doctors

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Article: Sonic screwdriver (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q1071705
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