Big Finish, the audio production company, have decided to "update" the 8th Doctor's image. Since the last time we saw him in 1996, he looked like this:




Now, he looks like this:






The change was made for branding purposes, allowing them to get a modern Paul McGann's Doctor licensed away from the co-op FOX production. The new look also has the advantage of being closer to what the actor requested back in the day. And isn't it about time one of The Doctor's grew some facial hair?