Fans of Doctor Who have learned a lot of really important life lessons from watching the show – and not just how to dress (clearly you can’t go wrong with bow ties, a fez, sand shoes…)

A whole new Doctor means a whole new approach. So as Peter Capaldi starts to teach fans how to speak dinosaur and, no doubt, many more useful skills, let’s take a look at all the great lessons the show has already taught us over the years.

1. Bow ties are cool

They just are. Deal with it.


2. It’s good to be adventurous with your food choices



Don’t be hemmed in by what society tells you is normal.

3. It’s OK to cry

Emotions are part of us after all. No sense in hiding them.

Really…

I mean, honestly…

4. Laughter really is the best medicine

You’ll probably need it too when Capaldi gets going…

5. Companions make everything better in life

Life is better with company.

6. Everyone needs a catchphrase

It just makes you that much more awesome.

7. Dancing is fun!

And it certainly doesn’t have to be cool (or involve any skill whatsoever). You just have to enjoy yourself!

8. Flattery and charm go a long way

Because sometimes promising all of space and time just isn’t enough.

9. But arrogance can be dangerous…

Careful now. A bit of humility wouldn’t go amiss from time to time.

10. Sometimes, it’s good to keep a few secrets

Though we of course want to know EVERYTHING!

11. Time is relative

Use it wisely.

12. Give real thought to your nickname



You never know what might stick.

13. There is no such thing as too much of a good thing

It might not be great to live in excess all the time but occasionally it’s great to let go and just indulge.

14. The end isn’t really the end…

It’s just the beginning of a whole new adventure.