Who is your favorite Doctor Who?

[KryptonSite]

I'm kind of wishing I was in the United Kingdom right about now... this week marks the 40th anniversary of the premiere of Doctor Who, the long running (1963-1989) BBC series.

I'm very excited about the forthcoming return of the show (whenever it may come to this side of the pond)... but I'm also excited by some of the things I am seeing! Has anyone seen this, for example?

Radio Times covers (http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/doctorwho/images/rtall.jpg)

Wow. Nifty.

So if you're reading this, four questions:

Favorite Doctor? Favorite Companion?
Who should be the Doc in the new series, and should the show follow the previous continuity?

Actually, heck, I'll make Favorite Doctor a poll just to be a pain.... but post why here. :)

[Big Albowski]

It was Tom Baker I first saw as the Doctor so he really set the standard for me! I actually like all of them to a degree! Don't really have a favorite companion... though the second Romana, Peri, Leela, and Tegan were hot! Hated Adric!!
I keep hearing that Rowen Atkinson was the producers dream choice for a Doctor Who movie and I think he would be a natural! Richard E. Grant doing the voice of the 9th Doctor (animated) is cool though!
As far as continuity... I am all for it! Shows should acknowledge what came before but I am not a continuity fanatic! If they fiddle with some things, I won't have a problem... the cool thing about playing with time and space is that almost anything is possible!

Al

[SwedishSuperhero]

Doctor who?

[Teen Chef]

My favorite is the docter who's sidekick is Ace.

BTW, you may want to move your own thread to the TV forum. :)

[MadCow]

Definitely Tom Baker, couldn't be anyone else. Anyone read his autobiography, it's a hoot. I saw him on a train one time, the guy opposite him was all antsy and eventually got up the nerve to say "Excuse me Mr Baker but I'm an enormous fan, can I ask you some questions?" to which Tom Baker replied "Off course you may." He was just so lovely and this was at about 10 past 8 in the morning. Very tall too.

MadCow

BTW - that Dr Who weekend was thoroughly enjoyable - maybe your next poll should be for the next Dr. Who in 2005, I'd love it to be Eddie Izzard.

[rednwhite]

The new series is about to start on BBC. Is this a great new era or will it be a huge disappointment

Starring acclaimed actor Christpher Ecclestone and ex-pop starlet Billie Piper.

[applecrash]

I don't know how soon we'll be able to see the new Dr. Who series here in the States, but I know I'm feeling pretty excited that the show has been revived. It will give a chance for younger generations who hadn't really been introduced to the series an opportunity to enjoy it.

[rednwhite]

And I do hope they spend more on it this time. The millenium TV movie with Eric Roberts was very good I thought but they managed spend some real cash on that one.

[applecrash]

Yes, Eric Roberts did a great job as the Master. In fact, he made the character seem even more frightening than the previous actors had.

Paul McGann portrayed the Doctor's eighth incarnation quite wonderfully. I wish FOX had decided to take the series further so that we would get to see more of him. (I still have this movie on video tape and pull it out to watch it from time to time.) This movie renewed my faith in Dr. Who after the nearly unwatchable Sylvester McCoy years. I actually felt thrilled to see McCoy come back for the regeneration scene because I knew, as I watched him as the Doctor shot several times as he walked out of the TARDIS, I'd never have to see him in that role again.

I think Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper truly seem committed to make this series fly again. I hope the show attracts a large number of fans again and that the BBC will keep making it as long as it is interesting.

Since I probably won't get to see the new Dr. Who series until it's released on DVD some day, any of you in the UK who get a chance to see it can feel free to keep us Americans up to date on any Dr. Who news and reviews.

[rednwhite]

Certainly will. Only four days to go. Gotta say that I'm not sure about Billie Piper though.

[NewAgeJesus]

Piper was on Parkinson last weekend, promoting Dr. Who. She seemed really genuine etc.

I'll definately watch the first one, on Saturday, and see how it goes from there.

All the clips and stuff they've been showing look really good. So, hopefully...

[rednwhite]

I've got my fingers crossed. I'll always remember hiding behind the sofa in the seventies - it all seemed so real then!

[rednwhite]

Saturday 7:00PM GMT it starts again!

[subminimal]

Apart from a few silly bits and a lame way to beat the bad guys, I really liked the first episode, especially the characterisation. Eccleston makes a great Doctor.

[KryptonSite]

I love Chris Eccleston as the Doctor. I watched the "leaked" copy of Rose a few weeks ago, and he really made me happy by having elements of some of my favorite versions of the character.

If you want to visit a good website visit http://www.gallifreyone.com . It's run by my friend Shaun.

The new series will be on DVD in Fall 2005 here in the States if we don't get it sooner. But I'm really excited by it!

[NewAgeJesus]

Yeah, I watched it last night, the only thing that annoyed me was.. Why would the Manikin makers build guns into their hands? :p


Other than that though, i thought it was good. I thought Billie did a good job as Rose (I think it's just britain that she's best known for being a pop star.)

I'll watch it next week.:)

[Torgo]

I must say I very much enjoyed it. Lame way to stop the invasion, but that's been the way of Doctor Who many a time. This was really an episode about the characters (great) and also a chance to show the effects the show now commands.

I was a bit confused when he commented on his appearence in the mirror, since he's apparently been in this incarnation for some time. Was that just for the audience? Or had he simply not had a chance to stop and look at himself with all his dashing around Earth's history?

I've enjoyed the doctor in every incarnation, and Eccleston looks like being no exception.

[.:TSN:.]

Remember that Dr Who can travel in time.. So maybe this was his first adventure and all those in photos still havent happened? Which I think you mean by being in this incarnation for long time..

[Torgo]

It was really quite stupid of me not to consider that. And I call myself a fan. Cheers.

[Smallvillenews]

This was so cheesy..... but I loved it!!! It was totally silly and far fetched, but it was classical Dr. Who as we love it. I will continue to watch it... finally the BBC have done something right! :D

I am very impressed with the actor's, especially Billy Piper, I think she did a great job and all credit to her for that!

[Lambshank]

Haha, awesome!

I never watched the old Doctor Who, so I don't know how this compares, but it seemed to have that cheesiness and lameness you always see in old shows but never complain about because that's how what it used to be like.

I can't wait for the next episode, the prospect of someone been able to travel anywhere in time to any place in the universe is to good of an oppurtunity to turn down.

I thought Dr Who was potrayed in an interesting and whacky way to.

Oh yeah, does Dr Who have any powers? I don't mean like fireballs or super strength, I mean like.. Is he super-smart or psychic in any way?

[applecrash]

That "cheesiness" and "lameness" you're referring to is, what I think, makes the show appealing to people of all ages. It has always been a show for the whole family although parts of it can be a bit frightening for youngsters.

The Doctor, as a timelord, does have the ability to travel just about anyplace and any time in the universe. The TARDIS, though, has a history of not always going where he and his companions expected to go.

Although the Doctor is quite smart and technically an alien, he doesn't really have what I would call special powers, but abilities that are different than any that most humans would have. Instead of dying when he is severely injured, his body regenerates into a completely new form. He's currently in his ninth incarnation.

It's nice to see the new Doctor Who attracting new fans. Welcome aboard!

[NewAgeJesus]

NEWS

Quite shocking news, considering it only started again, not a week ago...


Eccleston quits Doctor Who role

Actor Christopher Eccleston has quit as Doctor Who after just one episode of the new series has been screened, the BBC has confirmed.


Full Story (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4395849.stm)

[applecrash]

That's terribly unfortunate news. Eccleston seemed to be getting great reviews for his performance. No one has ever voluntarily walked out of this role after such a short period.

I know someone else will come along to play the part just as in the past, but I really wish Eccleston would have stuck with it longer. I'm rather disappointed in him now.

[NewAgeJesus]

Originally posted by applecrash
That's terribly unfortunate news. Eccleston seemed to be getting great reviews for his performance. No one has ever voluntarily walked out of this role after such a short period.

I know someone else will come along to play the part just as in the past, but I really wish Eccleston would have stuck with it longer. I'm rather disappointed in him now.

I was pretty shocked, and although this doesn't make it all that better, he has done the equivilant of two Dr. Who series'. Im not sure if it said it in the article, i was watching the news, but he's going to come back and do a Christmas special aswell, before leaving completely.

[NewAgeJesus]

Welcome to the end of the world...

Pretty good episode again tonight, dragged for a bit, but still good.

:)

[Smallvillenews]

Enjoyed tonight's episode.

I can't believe that Eccleston has quit after one season.... you'd think he'd grasp how well it did on the ratings and use it to claw more money off the BBC for playing the character, but no, he quit's. He's never going to work again after this, as no network will trust him enough to cast him in a series role. He'll be lucky to get bit part's after that stunt! He'll be lucky if the BBC don't sue him for losses in merchandising aswell!

[subminimal]

Really liked tonight's episode. Much better than the opening one.

A shame Eccleston's leaving (his Cracker run was similarly brief) but it's his choice. I'm sure there'll be lots of work for him in the future (which there might not have been if he'd had a prolonged stay in the role). Guess we'll have to enjoy him while we can.

[Torgo]

I am gutted Eccleston's leaving, but at least we've got plenty of episodes still to come. I enjoyed last nights. I actually thought it was pretty well-paced. The 45 minute eps work well.

Nice to see the 8th doctor novels worked in. I thought they just might keep quiet about gallifrey throughout the series.

[NewAgeJesus]

Didn't comment about last weeks episode, it was pretty good. Thought this weeks was better though..

It was nice to see the travelling effecting Rose's family, and the scene where the spaceship crashed through 'Big Ben' (before anyone gets onto me, I know the clock tower itself isn't called 'Big Ben' - I don't care though) was cool as hell, looked pretty realistic.

[rednwhite]

Confirmed news: David Tennant, star of Cassanova, will replace Christopher Ecclestone as Dr Who in the next series.

[Torgo]

Never seen David Tennant in anything, so I've no real positive or negative reaction to the casting.

The third episode was okay; last weeks was better. Is the series going to be shown in America? I'd heard Sci-Fi was unhappy with it. Personally, I reckon many Americans would be hard pressed to follow it thanks to the accents.

[lois_is_mikes]

Did you see the Daleks episode on Saturday.

I have to say that was a great episode and the Dalek getting some human emotions was a great touch.

I loved the first scene with the Doctor and the Dalek - just the way the Doctor didn't know what was in the room and when he said I'm the Doctor and the Dalek responded with "Doctor" "The Doctor" and then the Doc relised who was in the room with him and was totally scared. That was well written and directed - brilliant.

Play the Dalek game at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/games/index.shtml

[Torgo]

Got to say I found this the best episode of the new series to date. Makes it an even bigger shame Eccleston's leaving, since this was one of his best performances as the Doctor.

Suprised what's-his-name? from Coronation Street is back next week.

[lois_is_mikes]

Character name in Doctor Who is Adam - and yeh I was surprised to see that he is back next week. I liked it when it was just Rose and the Doctor.

Hopefully he'll be written in the episodes he'll appear in.

[NewAgeJesus]

I doubt Adam will stay for long.

[lois_is_mikes]

me neither - just wouldn't fit right with the Doctor and Rose.

Can't wait for the return of the Daleks

[KryptonSite]

Bruno Langley (Adam) probably won't be on the series as long as people expect.. but definitely tune in on Saturday to see what his future is.

I LOVE the new Doctor Who series!

[NewAgeJesus]

I've actually started making sure im home on saturdays, to watch it.

I don't think i've ever really planned around a program before.

[KryptonSite]

My Saturdays are usually taken up by downloading Doctor Who, then burning it to a CD to watch with my best friend. Would be easier to live in the UK and watch it as it's on.

[NewAgeJesus]

Originally posted by KryptonSite
My Saturdays are usually taken up by downloading Doctor Who, then burning it to a CD to watch with my best friend. Would be easier to live in the UK and watch it as it's on.

Hey, i know you run the board an' all... But I thought we weren't allowed to talk about downloading?:p

[lois_is_mikes]

Adam left in tonights episode

It was an ok episode - not wonderful.

[Lambshank]

I really enjoyed tonights episode.. I didn't expect Adam to get ditched so soon, lmfao @ his head though, wonder what type of life that poor guy will be leading.

Next weeks episode looks great to, gotta love the GCI, it totally kicks ass.

[KryptonSite]

I knew about Adam, it's funny because I convinced my unspoiled best friend that Adam would be staying for a while. *evil laughter*

Yeah, and I know the downloading rule, but I'll make an exception in this case... it's DOCTOR WHO after all!!! I want everyone to see it! Even if it means getting spit at by the Moxx of Balhoon or exterminated by a Dalek.

Have any of you been to http://www.gallifreyone.com ? My friend Shaun runs it, EXCELLENT site.

[Lambshank]

Originally posted by KryptonSite
I knew about Adam, it's funny because I convinced my unspoiled best friend that Adam would be staying for a while. *evil laughter*

Yeah, and I know the downloading rule, but I'll make an exception in this case... it's DOCTOR WHO after all!!! I want everyone to see it! Even if it means getting spit at by the Moxx of Balhoon or exterminated by a Dalek.

Have any of you been to http://www.gallifreyone.com ? My friend Shaun runs it, EXCELLENT site.

That is just amazing. Bookmarked.

[NewAgeJesus]

Good episode this week...

Don't really have much to say though..

[Lambshank]

Oh ****, what an awesome episode.

This one had it all, emotions, drama, great monsters; 'Nothing in the universe can harm them'.

I LOVE the way people were killed off, this show really showed no mercy, little kids were killed, even the Doctor! Ok, fair enough, they all come back in the end, but it's great to see a tv show with the balls to kill off so many innocent characters.

And who would have thought Billy Piper would have shon so brightly in this episode? She has moments where I think she delivers lines terribly, but for the most part she has played her role safely, and really showed off some hidden talent this episode.

Definately the best episode so far.

[Smallvillenews]

I loved this weeks episode to... maybe I'm just over emotional or something, but that scene between Rose and her Dad at the end actually made me cry without realising I was crying... it finished and I was wiping tears off my face. It was a really good episode and those monsters were truely horrific... the scene with the empty baby shoe on the ground and that kid in the park watching everyone disappear :eek: Excellent episode.

[NewAgeJesus]

This weeks was pretty good - Im guessing it's a 2 parter...


The scene where "The Doctor" turned into the gas masked thing was cool.

[Smallvillenews]

Yeah it's a 2 parter... it was pretty creepy that kid going round saying "where's my mummy, are you my mummy?" My kids were really scared by it this week and didn't want to watch it... funny how the monsters last week didn't bother them, yet this did. That gas mask face bit was pretty horrible, it was rumoured they had cut that bit as they thought it was to scary... but obviously it wasn't true.

[c3dlc]

http://www.idpz.net/c3dlc2/jamais-surpris.com/.dtc

[NewAgeJesus]

Originally posted by Smallvillenews
Yeah it's a 2 parter... it was pretty creepy that kid going round saying "where's my mummy, are you my mummy?" My kids were really scared by it this week and didn't want to watch it... funny how the monsters last week didn't bother them, yet this did. That gas mask face bit was pretty horrible, it was rumoured they had cut that bit as they thought it was to scary... but obviously it wasn't true.

They cut a sound effect. Not an actual image.

[Smallvillenews]

Originally posted by NewAgeJesus
They cut a sound effect. Not an actual image.

Ah, right!!

[lois_is_mikes]

Viewer Ratings for Saturday were 6.6 million

and in today's Daily Mirror there is this article:


EXCLUSIVE: BILLIE 'SET TO LEAVE' DR WHO

BILLIE Piper is said to be set to quit Doctor Who in a second blow to the BBC.

The actress, who plays sidekick Rose Tyler, has already made up her mind to leave, according to a top sci-fi magazine.

Her decision comes weeks after the Doctor, Christopher Eccleston, announced he was walking out on the TV programme.

According to sources, Billie's spokesman has confirmed to the next issue of Dreamwatch magazine that she will appear in only handful of episodes - possibly as few as three - in the next series.

Speculation is now rife about who will take 22-year-old Billie's place.

Singer Rachel Stevens is thought to be keen on expanding her acting repertoire and EastEnders star Michelle Ryan could make a good assistant.

A BBC insider said: "It would appear that Billie has already made up her mind that she is leaving.

"She is a great actress but she does not want to become typecast.

"Christopher Eccleston's departure has probably helped influence her decision too."

A BBC spokeswoman could not confirm or deny that Billie was quitting.

She said yesterday: "Billie is definitely returning for the second series and will be in a number of episodes but I can't tell you how many."

Christopher Eccleston quit in March after fearing he would be typecast.

The BBC have replaced him with Casanova star David Tennant.

[M.D.]

Man, and I really liked the chemistry between Rose and The Doctor.. I can't believe both of them will be gone soon.

But I'm glad to be able to enjoy the episodes that I can..

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

And they have been great episodes thus far.

[Lambshank]

I hate actors, I really do.

Do they have no respect for the fans or the things they star in?

Dr Who has pulled in some amazing ratings, yet both of it's stars use weak excuses such as 'not wanting to be typecast'. How about this then, DON'T SIGN UP TO THE ******* SHOW IN THE FIRST PLACE IF YOU DON'T WANNA BE TYPE-CAST.

They sign up, get themselves a bit of recognition and then shove off the moment they think they can achieve better things, I guess actors really couldn't give a **** how it effects the fans.

[Torgo]

Can't say I blame 'em really. Billie has been getting a lot of offers.

The last couple of episodes have been fantastic though. I really wouldn't expect next year to be the same without Chris and Billie, but if they can keep the writing up who knows? It's a real shame there's just a few episodes left with them together.

[Smallvillenews]

Yeah, I've really enjoyed the on screen chemistry between Billie and Chris in their respective roles. I don't really know how the next season will go, guess we'll have to wait and see... but I agree, it's a shame that they can't just stick at something for longer than a season. I don't think either of them will be trusted again with a similar show, cause the producer's would be afraid of them dropping out. It could be a bad move for both of them if they don't make it big in the states. I mean yeah, they may have had the offer's, but it's actually making it work with an American audience... they might regret this later. I'd rather be typecast and in a job than struggling to make it big.

[lois_is_mikes]

In today's Mirror Newspaper there were a small list of women who could replace Rose/Billie.

Apparently the BBC bosses want a woman who ozzees Sex appeal and is leggy as they want the new woman to wear skirts!

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I'm not really shocked that the cast is being changed already, but you have to give them props for picking up David Tennant (I think I'm misspelling his name) and keeping the same writing staff.

I honestly don't look for the series to change too much even if we lose the two lead actors that we're watching now. Besides, WHO continuity has been consistently like this. Chris and Billie have their reasons and after they have filled their contracts, their free to do as they will.

I'm loving Chris' take on the character and Rose is a sweet heart kind of character. Just wish the BBC would show it in America on one of the mainstream channels or at least let a network like FOX or the WB pick it up. On second thought, let's just keep this puppy of a series protected.

[Smallvillenews]

Yeah, I love how Chris has played the character, he seems to be able to make the character of the doctor seem genuinely and utterly besotted with earth, it's people and it's varied cultures. He just oozes fascination in his portrayal of the doctor, without going over the top or making it look like a farce. I love that about this season and I hope the next guy can play the doctor in the same way... cetainly with the old series of Doctor Who, the last 2 people to play him were way to over the top and I couldn't stand watching it. Hopefully with the same script writer's and crew behind camera it will be just as good... hopefully!!! :)

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Itching for the conclusion to this story.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Since the old thread died out, I thought I would restart it.

We're nearing the end of the season and guess who is coming back...long time fans will know them when they see them and new fans will know from one episode.

What's everyone think of the current run?

[NewAgeJesus]

Surely it'd of been better just to post in the old thread to bump it up? - but I think this season has been great. Can't wait for this weeks.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Can't either. The whole Bad Wolf scernaio has me hooked especially with the Doctor's jokes toward it in the recent episode.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I think the show is great, but not a patch on what it used to be.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Defintely a far cry from the days of old. I've seen a few of the old shows - mainly the 80s and 99 movie, which I stumbled through, but watching this DOCTOR WHO is like falling in love with a show like BUFFY and ANGEL all over again.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

The best Doctor who are from the 70's the Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker Years the ones after them were bad some good Peter Davidson.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

The thing is going in at least "the newbies" like myself really don't have to see those old shows. I jumped on and spent about two days boning up on the mythos of the show and how everything works.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Yes but I only got in to doctor who last year.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Sorry we're both new aboard the boat that is Doctor Who. That makes me feel better.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I became A who fanatic when I first saw it and then I started finiding the DVD's knocked down to £3.99 so that's how I learnt alot about it.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Message boards here and then I found my way to Galifreyone.com

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I don't know that one when i tried putting it in it didn't work

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

http://www.gallifreyone.com

I misseplled it. It's a very reliable Doctor Who site. I'm there all the time, besides the BBC site.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Thanks.

What did you think of the WW2 Episode?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

One of my favorite 2 parters.

"Go to your room."
"Those would have been awful last words."

[TMLS' BROTHER]

:D

The kid freaked me out abit. "Are you my mummy?"
I figured the Blonde kid was the the son of that girl.

What did you think of the cardiff episode with the big green monster thing?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Boom Town was funny and very, prior-episode based, I hate to watch it twice just to understand the references again, but loved it nonetheless.

"Bad Wolf, that word has been falling us."
Rose looks stunned.
"Nope, just a coincidence."

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Do you mean following us not falling us?
The next one looks great with all the daleks

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Yeap, typos on my part. My mind is thinking but the words aren't coming out on the page.

The return of the Daleks. "Exterminate."

It's nice to see them back and dealing with the Doctor again. I dug the Dalek episode and knew they would be coming back at some point, just didn't fully know when.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I didn't I've tried to avoid any spoilers
(Just watched Fast times at hero high :rotfl: )

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Yeah, that is funny. That's one of about 25 different links I have on my main page to fan films - I try to keep it updated consistently.

Catwoman Copycat is suppose to be coming out June 15 or 16.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I've only seen one about batman and the joker before can't remember what it was called thought.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

The Lego one?

[TMLS' BROTHER]

No this had predators in it at the end.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Batman Dead End, which had a sequel, World's Finest.

Check out the sequel, well worth the download.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I would but my computer sound just went really annoying:mad:

I like all the jokes about Christopher Eccelston's big ears.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Yeah, that has been a strong running thread through the series.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

What do you think of the new companion?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Rose is one of my favorite characters, along with Captain Jack Harkness.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I don't like Captain Jack Harkness I think he's too cocky

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Just someone to challenge the good Doctor, but be a part of the team.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

What do you think about Christopher Eccelstone leaving?

[Torgo]

I wish Chris was staying until at least the end of the second series. But no point worrying about that now! Besides which it doesn't look like he could hope to bow out on a better episode than this weeks finale. I had goosebumps watching the preview.

I like Captain Jack. He's well played and brings a nice sense of fun to the show. The trouble is The Doctor and Rose are so tight you don't strictly need a third companion.

The reality tv episode was great albeit with a few cringe-worthy moments. Nice of the previous trailer to give the game away as to who the villains were. Interesting that even centuries into the future Big Brother still uses that same theme music.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Originally posted by Torgo
The reality tv episode was great albeit with a few cringe-worthy moments. Nice of the previous trailer to give the game away as to who the villains were. Interesting that even centuries into the future Big Brother still uses that same theme music.

I thought this was probably the best ep. of the series so far with the other Dalek ep. coming a close second.

With the Daleks survivng does that mean the Gallifreans (Is that right?) might have survived?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Originally posted by TMLS' BROTHER
I thought this was probably the best ep. of the series so far with the other Dalek ep. coming a close second.

With the Daleks survivng does that mean the Gallifreans (Is that right?) might have survived?

It's possible.

I laughed until I dropped on this episode. It was a much needed slap to reality TVs face with an intelligent plot.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Yeah

What did you think of the Anne-Driod?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

It was defintely an enjoyable joke on the real thing in its own right.

I'm really looking forward to the final showdown. Just can't believe we're already at the finale...I can't wait until December for the series to pick back up. Just seems too long a wait.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Yeah me too

What do you think was the best joke in the last ep.?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

The whole gun gag at the end. Doctor taking it and just tossing it to the employee and allowing him to put it down.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

That was funny.

What do you want are your hopes for the next season?
I'd like to see more classic monster storys instead of new ones.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Same here and I like to see the other worlds, especailly Raxscorephaiftorist or simply the Slitherin home world.

Classic villians would be a plus.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

(Did you put Slitherin as in the harry potter house?)

Some of the new were okay like the Sliveen, others like the woman who was just skin were awful.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Oops, my bad on the spelling. I've yet to get my villians guide...so I'm a bit rough there. At least I was pretty close to the planet, Raxacoralaphlatoris.

Have you seen the novels?

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I haven't got a clue how to spell Raxacoralaphlatoris.

I've seen them in shops but I've got about 5 other Doctor who books to read first, so I probably wait before I get them.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Being in America, we just have the 8th Doc novels. I end up earching the net and eBay just to get the current stuff. I lucked into Amazon.com having the Villians guide, which I'm looking ever the forward to reading.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Oh. Have you seen if Amazon.co.uk ships overseas?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Yeah, shipping is a pain in America though. I'll get them all when they hits the states until then I'll just keep digging around.

I'm hoping that they release a Sonic Screwdriver. I so want one of those.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Have they even released them?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Not that I've seen.

The kids are screaming for them...or at least the ones on the Fear Factor section of the website. I'm along with them there.

I'm sizing up a mini-TARDIS or a Dalek at some point. I've got to hit a convention next time there's one to just stock up on all items WHO focused. Adding another layer to my already full Spider-man, Buffy, Angel and Smallville filled room.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Have you seen the cookie jars?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Yeah, I saw it on the Doctor Who store and Captain Jack got one for his birthday on Doctor Who Confidental.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I saw that. Didn't know it was the actors birthday though.

What you're Favorite Ep. of this season so far?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I loved them all, but "Rose" is on the top of my list. It started it all and said so much, without any effort.

Coming in at close second is "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances" 2 parter.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Have you seen Casanova? (It stars the new Doctor)

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Just from what I've seen of the Doctor Who Confidental - New Dimension first episode.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

It was quite good he looks like a good actor.


What About the Quatermass Experiment? (Also stars him)

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I've seen the original, but I'm trying to get a copy of the new one. I was digging through the BBC site and couldn't help but notice it.

He also narrates the New Dimension docs.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Not heard of them.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Doctor Who - New Dimension docs. As far as I know they were released about the same time as Doctor Who Confidental, just to explore the roots of the show and be there for the older fans.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Are they on TV or a DVD?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

TV.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Don't think I've seen it on the listings maybe there not showing it in the UK.

What did you think of the first Statelite 5 ep.?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

That was unique. Defintely unexpected, but it had some strong moments.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I liked Simon Pegg in the episode.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

At first, I didn't think it was him, but after looking up at the close-ups it hit me -- that it was Simon. I was thinking "Oh yeah! It's Shaun!"

That's two character actors that have come from Shaun of the Dead by this point on Doctor Who.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Originally posted by LexLuthorMetropolis
That's two character actors that have come from Shaun of the Dead by this point on Doctor Who.

(I love that movie) :D

Who's the second?

Is the DVD's coming out there?

[NewAgeJesus]

Billie will stay with new Doctor

Billie Piper will stay as Doctor Who's assistant Rose Tyler for the second series of the new show, it's reported.
She had been tipped to leave series two after only a couple of episodes, but according to a Sunday newspaper she is staying for the whole series.

That's good news for BBC bosses, as Christopher Ecclestone who plays the Doctor won't be back next year.

David Tennant is replacing him as the man with sonic screwdriver, and Billie staying may make the change easier.

The science fiction magazine Dreamwatch had reported the actress would be leaving after two or three episodes.

The second series of the updated Doctor Who starts filming in Cardiff in July.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Originally posted by TMLS' BROTHER
(I love that movie) :D

Who's the second?

Is the DVD's coming out there?

The second is the mother, I don't recall her name but she was in the Aliens of London and World War 3 two-parter.

Sadly, we haven't got the new DVDs yet. There's some business issue about the syndication rights here. Hopefully, they'll get them here soon enough. Same with the books.

[Hollykins]

My sister and I cant wait for David Tennant, cos we loved Casanova!

He is so pretty

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Casanova was a good TV show should have lasted longer than a few episodes.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I'm curious to see Tennant's take on the good Doctor.

I'm sad to see Eccelston go but seeing Tennant replace him just opens up a window of new oppurunities. We just won't have the same character, we'll have a whole new take on him, which I can't wait to see, but at this point I'm a die hard Eccelston Doctor fan.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I am on all points bar the Eccelston die hard fan bit. :lol:

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I finally got my Doctor Who Monsters and Villians. Has to be my favorite book of the moment, goes right along with my Buffy and Angel guides.

Now, I'm starting to look for the novels. Going defintely need them to hold me over until December.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

How in depth is Monsters and Villians?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

It goes through the biggest key villians of the series, but like the BBC site says it actually skips out on these last couple of episodes.

It is helping me learn a little bit more about certain Doctors and their individual ordeals. I was expecting a thicker book but it actually holds a lot of information inside of it.

Plently of sketches and designs are present within the book and backstory is covered on every Dalek encounter and so on and so forth.

I'm loving every page.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

How much is it?

What do you think about the doctor who was obbsessed (Is the speeling right there?) with asking anybody if they's like a Jellie Babie?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Obessessed (correct spelling). Don't fully know which Doctor you're talking about...slowly learning the key details as we speak.

UK it's 7.99, US 12.99 dollars, and 15.99 Canadian Dollars.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

The fourth (Tom Baker)

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I actually have a soft spot for the longest running Doctor. I haven't seen any of the episodes in which he starred, but I think if anyone willing to be the Doctor in the series has my respect just be there for as long as he was.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Have a look for:

The Ark In Space (MY favorite Ep. first ever ep. I saw)
The Pryamids of Mars
Key to time (1 entire Season)

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I'll defintely do that. I'm hooked on the show and the next Doctor Who convention near me, I'm going to to just stock up on everything Who orienated.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Never been to a Covention at all :(

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

They have one in one state over from my own every year. It's about 3 hour trip on a weekend, but it's defintely become a MUST DO on my list, along with a Buffy/Angel convention.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

They have a few over here been meaning to go with my brother but not got round to it yet.

What are Buffy/Angel Conventions like?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Pretty much the same thing as Who conventions actors and fans get together and buy,sell, and trade stuff, go through autographs. Usually there's one in California every year with the entire cast and crew, but I don't think that's going to happen this year since most of the cast and crew are doing different things.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Less than one day before the finale now can't wait!

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I'm off that day, but won't be able to see it until about one or two days later. I'm ready to see Eccelston go out in style.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

*Haven't seen any spoilers* FYI

So he goes out in the next ep. then.
I thought he might have gone out in the Christmas ep.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I haven't seen any spoilers either, but the way the teaser plays it - I think he's going out in this one.

Either way, I'm looking for the showdown with the Daleks.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

If he does then they would have known about him leaving before it even started.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Consider that the show was filmed 8 months ago.

We only have the facts that they've been giving us up until this point. If he does make it through this episode, I'll be surprised since he wanted to just move after this one.

Like I said before we'll just have to wait it out. Doesn't matter just as long as its as strong an episode as the previous stories.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Hope so

I like the fact that the Daleks fly in Outer space.

Just 1 Question if their was a time war how come the Doctor didn't know the Dalek's could fly why would the Dalek hide that only to be revealed by a lone dalek?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Close as I can figure it is - the Daleks were improving themselves for battle. From the books, that I read they were a waring species and they continually changed their stragedies.

The Daleks at this point are at the strongest they can possibly be. We must also consider the Doctor's memory is not fully up to speed, like the Doctor Dances.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

OK

I would like to see Davros in it.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I'm rooting on the Master at some point or at least the Cybermen.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

So I've heard the Cybermen are already set for season 2 but don't take it as fact K.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Only time will tell.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

There's usually too many rumors too little facts.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

It's still early in production. We'll just have to wait and see.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Yeah why can't there be more shows like it.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Buffy, Angel and Firefly were about the only shows that I can think of that are this tightly knit.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

What did you think of the day the earth died is that what it was called?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Haven't honestly seen them.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

It's the Dr who ep. set in the year 50,000 or something like that.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

This year?

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Yes the one with the face of Tao or aomething like that and the fat blue thing set in a space station about ep. 3-6.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Yeah, I loved that episode.

The most expensive episode thus far of the season. The book has detail facts on those characters involved in the episode.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

What like the wood women thing

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

The costumes, the special effects, etc.

Go to Doctor Who Confidential portion of the offical site and watch episode two. Truly shows you how expensive the show really is.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Thanks

Only 30 mins for me will you want to know if it's good or not?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I already know it's going to be GREAT!

Less than two days for me. Enjoy it.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Best episode EVER! :D

[rednwhite]

fantastic episode!

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Anyone watching Confidential?

[NewAgeJesus]

:eek:

[TMLS' BROTHER]

If LexLuthorMetropolis reads this you have ruined it for him you should put spoiler and then hit Return a few times. K

[NewAgeJesus]

Originally posted by TMLS' BROTHER
If LexLuthorMetropolis reads this you have ruined it for him you should put spoiler and then hit Return a few times. K

Crap.. I figured everyone woulda seen it by now. No matter what their methods.

I'll just leave it at "EEK" just now. Fill in details when everyone's seen it.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Thanks just didn't want to ruined it for a Dr who fan.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Thanks for covering the spoilers for me, TMLS' Brother and NewAgeJesus. I'm about two days behind everybody.

I know the regeneration occurs in the episode, but beyond that I'm pretty much in the dark. The catch to being over in America. I usually don't get the episodes until tommorow or Monday depending.

But feel free to discuss, I'll catch up one way or another. I've been avoiding most of the Doctor Who forums, anyway.

Thanks again, guys.

[NewAgeJesus]

Originally posted by LexLuthorMetropolis
Thanks for covering the spoilers for me, TMLS' Brother and NewAgeJesus. I'm about two days behind everybody.

I know the regeneration occurs in the episode, but beyond that I'm pretty much in the dark. The catch to being over in America. I usually don't get the episodes until tommorow or Monday depending.

But feel free to discuss, I'll catch up one way or another. I've been avoiding most of the Doctor Who forums, anyway.

Thanks again, guys.

When i've had to download the episodes (Craig spoke about downloading at one point.) They've usually been online about 11pm UK time. So i figured you'd have it.


You'll love it though, seriously.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Yeah it's the best in the season IMO

[Torgo]

Finale Spoilers below... avoid if you haven't seen it yet.


























Last warning
























"I am the god of all Daleks..."

I was seriously expecting Davros here. Not sorry I was wrong though, and this made much more sense since pretty much all the new stuff should be self-contained. The utter insanity of the worshipping Daleks was great.

About half way through I began to wonder if this had been written as if it were the last episode ever, with the TARDIS going to die and The Doctor's speech. They really wrong-footed me there.

It was ruined for me that the regeneration would take place. Imagine watching this ep with no spoilers. I was puzzled when we got to the last few minutes and Ecclestone was still fine. Fantastic regeneration effect. Great battle scenes. Horrific deaths. (Good grief they dragged out the death of the weakest link winner.)

Rose was pretty frightening towards the end. Captain Jack got a fantastic exit (and fantastic exit line). Er... then got brought back. Oh well, his days as a companion are probably over but it'd be great to see him again.

Doctor Who will be back in 'Thunderball'. Or 'The Christmas Invasion' or something. Can't wait.

[NewAgeJesus]

Although I don't consider this that spoilery... but...










Jack is supposed to be returning next season, around half way through. Although how/if they go back for him I don't know.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Maybe she remembers

[KryptonSite]

mininova.org has had the episodes up around 9pm UK time. Not that that info matters anymore now :)

Not sure I liked Magic!Powers!Rose, but the last 2 minutes or so were fantastic. And you know what? So was the Ninth Doctor.

Next stop, Barcelona!

[TMLS' BROTHER]

:)

[NewAgeJesus]

Review from someone on tv.com (formally TvTome.com)

Contains Spoilers...








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I looked forward to Doctor Who 2005. I must admit that. On seeing the first episode I as bewildered and intrigued. Christopher Ecclestone looked like a fab doctor, and Billie Piper looked impressive as an assistant.

The show didn't pick up in my opinion, until the first episode that Russell T. Davies didn't write.

Then came the farting alien episodes and I began to despise Mr. Davies.

The Dalek entrance was fantastic. Then Mr. Davies wrote another one. Although seeing Simon Pegg was a series highlight, the story was sillily executed, and had Londeners in the future. It's hard to believe that so far into the future, space stations will have trading bazaars where people speak as they do in Eastenders.

Father's Day was a beautiful episode, and was followed by Stephen Moffat's fantastic two part story.

Then it was the turn of Mr. Davies who returned to the farting aliens, before writing the weskest half an hour of television ever. Big Brother and The Weakest Link do not belong in science fiction. They were laughable additions and showed just how out of touch Mr Davies is with intelligent science fiction.

The Daleks however ramped up the episode to a decent 4/10, and with the promise of a battle for the final episode I was looking forward to it.

So here it was. And what a disappointment it was. Poorly paced from the outset with no tension. The comedy was misplaced and the show seemed utterly directionless. Worst of all the Daleks were reduced to quiverign wrecks. Apart from Lynda's death scene they hardly seemed scary at all, and I could have done without seeing the crew of Satellite 5 on floor 0 scrambling around. Granted they all got killed but hey, we didn't see it happen and we had to listen to them beforehand.

The Dalek's also suffered from somethign they dont normally suffer from. The ancient art of monloguing. Monologuing covers up one thing. The writers inability to wrack up the tension.

However I saw right through it.

Good Points:
Captain Jack's death scene. I had a sneaky suspicion it was coming and I liked him. It was sad and so was him being deserted.
The resurrection. There was no need in my opinion for the BBC to annoucne Ecclestone had quit. They could have dealt with it internally, and given us one hell of a shock at the end. But still bring on Tennant.
Lynda's death scene.

Bad Points:
Naf Daleks
Naf Dalek leader
No Tenstion
Back in London (again)
Londoner's talking. Grates my nerves.
The cop out ending where Rose saves the day.
Monologuing Daleks. Just kill the damn doctor already.

Im tentatively looking forward to Doctor Who 2006, but one thing would make me look forward to it more. Russell T. Davies's decision to quit.
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First of all is "sillily" even a word?

I don't agree with any of this review. He (i think it was a he) writes like he suffered through the entire series, being forced to watch it.

Now, he may be a fan of previous doctors, he might have felt that he had to watch it to see how it faired against the others... But... If that were the case, would he not have known the word "regeneration"?

I don't know. This Doctor Who series was the first one i've seen, and although it started off kinda weird with the mannequins.. It finished on a real high, or at least I thought so. I can't believe someones opinion of the series would be so different.

[TMLS]

Originally posted by NewAgeJesus
[B]Review from someone on tv.com (formally TvTome.com)

Contains Spoilers...








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The resurrection. There was no need in my opinion for the BBC to annoucne Ecclestone had quit. They could have dealt with it internally, and given us one hell of a shock at the end. But still bring on Tennant.

The way I understand it is that the Beeb weren't going to announce Ecclestone's departure or anything to do with Tennant taking over until after Saturday's episode. Unfortunately, one of the tabloids was interviewing Ecclestone when he let it slip he wouldn't be returning and so they had to admit it. Then they weren't going to announce Tennant but the tabloids found out about him being in the last episode so a compromise was reached where he was announced as the Doctor but leaving it vague as to when he would first appear.

Just imagine how awesome it would have been if we hadn't a clue...

Back in London (again)


Well, Cardiff :D

That's been my biggest annoyance, but could be because I recognised so many places because my best mate used to live there (in fact, the little side street at the end of "Rose" where she runs to the TARDIS was the exact spot I used to drop my mate off for work, freaky!).

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I finally managed to catch the season finale and all I can say is WOW!

12 episodes of build-up and it pays off like this. Can't wait to see David Tennant in action.

[NewAgeJesus]

Originally posted by LexLuthorMetropolis
I finally managed to catch the season finale and all I can say is WOW!

12 episodes of build-up and it pays off like this. Can't wait to see David Tennant in action. :D

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

"Where were we? Oh, yes, Barcolena."

[Torgo]

BBC has already begun the countdown to The Christmas Invasion. Geez, it's like 6 months away! Still, you can't accuse them of not promoting the show.

The only episode of the whole series I thought was anything less than great was the first Slytheen episode, and I thought the second part made up for it.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Does anyone know hows meant to be invading at christmas or is it to early for that?

[Torgo]

Too early to say really, especially after all the secrecy that surrounded most of the first series. There's some speculation but no more than that. Could well be a totally new villain.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I hope not

[TMLS]

Attack of the Killer Santas?

Satan Claus? :D

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

December will be here before we know it and I'm sure the BBC will have something to hold us over until then. At least the books are out there.

[KryptonSite]

No idea on who's invading Christmas, but I DO know that...

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The Cybermen will be back in Season 2, and it's rumored that we'll see Sarah Jane Smith and K-9 too.

Some confirmed titles so far for S2, beyond "The Christmas Invasion," include "School Reunion," "Army of Ghosts," and "The Satan Pit."

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Sounds like we're in for an interesting year then.

[NewAgeJesus]

Originally posted by KryptonSite
No idea on who's invading Christmas, but I DO know that...

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The Cybermen will be back in Season 2, and it's rumored that we'll see Sarah Jane Smith and K-9 too.

Some confirmed titles so far for S2, beyond "The Christmas Invasion," include "School Reunion," "Army of Ghosts," and "The Satan Pit."

I had heard about the Cybermen... But didn't know if it had been confirmed, or just rumours.

Did they not have them in that military bunker thing, where you they saw the ''last'' dalek... While walking through the museum bit, was not implied that everything in there was dead/extinct?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Yeah, they were in the bunker but just like the Daleks they may not be out of the equation. Davis could bring them back somehow.

[NewAgeJesus]

Originally posted by LexLuthorMetropolis
Yeah, they were in the bunker but just like the Daleks they may not be out of the equation. Davis could bring them back somehow.

I get that nothings ever truely dead... but bringing them back would be a lot like bringing back the Daleks. I dunno.. Im sure the second season will be just as good, if not better than the first.. No matter what villan they choose.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

In the DOCTOR WHO: MONSTERS AND VILLIANS book it never specifically says he if the race of Cyberman was wiped out and it covers every episode that they have been in.

I'd expect Russell and his team of writers to explore them from a classical, yet, new angle. The Doctor himself may assume their dead, but we have been proven wrong before.

I'm eagerly awaiting the new season as well. Waiting until Dec. is going to feel like an eternity.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

LLM I remember you saying you wanted a sonic screwdriver.

Go here http://www.forbiddenplanetstore.com/ and search for Sonic Screwdriver.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Thanks, for keeping me updated on the release and everything.

Can't wait to get mine!

[TMLS' BROTHER]

October, £9.99 probably will get one.

[TMLS]

That's actually pretty cool. Tempting.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I can.

[TMLS]

Yup, I can.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I can as well. Comes off my tongue like a reflex anymore.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I can't wait for series 2.

I've read that they've had some trouble filming because of fans.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

The cast shots look stunning so far. I like Tennants look so far and I'm sure his accent will play into his character, just like Eccleston's.

Frankly, I can't stop saying "Fantastic."

[TMLS' BROTHER]

lol

You seen any of the old Dr Who's?

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

My local Best Buy lacks them. They've got maybe two DVDs max and I'm slowly convincing people to get into it.

I find myself having mini-WHO thons when I have the chance.

I actually took the MONSTERS AND VILLIANS guide with me on vacation to Florida and couldn't put it down even though it's a short book.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Whats a best buy?

How?

lol

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Best Buy is a chain store that carries DVDs, music, audio equipment, computers, etc.

I have the entire season, got it from a buddy of mine and watch it frequently.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

K.

Lucky you I've got to wait til november. :(

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I just wish they would release it over here, so I didn't have to just mouth the details, but it'll be another two years before it probably hits America with Eccleston.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Just found my first magazine copy of DOCTOR WHO and I love it. One of my local comic shops carries it, so I'll be going there as often as I can to get them.

[TMLS]

Originally posted by LexLuthorMetropolis
I just wish they would release it over here, so I didn't have to just mouth the details, but it'll be another two years before it probably hits America with Eccleston.

If you've got a multi-region DVD player, you can get the DVDs of the new series for $24.50 each from http://www.whona.com/whonamainframe.mv

Also looks like they'll be a good source of info for whenever it's going to be shown over there...

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Looks like I need to get a multi-regional DVD Player then. Thanks, TMLS.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I believe the Doctor put it best in episode three, when he stated that time is in a constant state of flux. What they may have stopped, may have happened, but it doesn't entirely gurantee that something else won't come along and play around with history and alter in some sort of fashion.

As for people seeing the T.A.R.D.I.S., I would think people would pretty much just ignore it. People have a tendency to ignore the most simplistic things and make up reasons for them existing. What's to say they didn't there? But alas, I leave this open for your opinions.

[TMLS]

Here's a good round up of everything that's been laid in stone about it King:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_War_(Doctor_Who)

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Getting closer and closer to the Christmas Invasion!!!!!!!!!!!

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

As odd as that sounds, it really sounds great.

Can't wait to see how Russell and his crew of writers pull it off.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Originally posted by king razer
if anyone watches blue peter they just picked a monster for the new serius.its going to be a big green monster that can suck thing into it and you can see the faces of the people that get sucked into it.

I wish I still watched it now!!! That soooooo would have been worth it!!!

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

As far as I can remember they're currently filming the Christmas Invasion as we speak and from then on they'll be moving into Series 2.

[TMLS]

Indeed Lex. In fact I think they've finished Christmas and have returned to Cardiff to start filming the rest of the season. I just hope they disguise Cardiff a bit better this season!!!!!

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

No telling, but after last season I'm sure they've got plenty of surprises up their shleves, just like series one.

[TMLS]

Nice little write up about the return of a character here (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds23789.html)

Caution, slight spoiler if you haven't already heard.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Thanks for the news. Makes me want to see the upcoming season that much more.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

LLM if you go here: www.bbc.co.uk/radio7 hit listen live and you'll be able to listen to the new Doctor Who radio series :D. Any probs tell me and I'll help.

To get to it. Scroll down the list of programs to where it says doctor who click it and it should play.

[MBCorp]

Ahh I've just got into Doctor Who recently. Tom Baker is definitely my favorite but I just wish that they showed it on BBC America or some other channel like that, the DVD's are so expensive.:\

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

All of the music on the show is scored directly through their in-house music group but there are many cases where they're not. The scores you're talking about we're scored specifically for the show as far as I know and are unavailable to sell. At least, as far as I know.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

You can probably find it somewhere. Have no idea where, but I'd expect them to release the score at some point. Much like Buffy and Angel.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Is it Christmas yet?

I'm needed my Doctor Who fix desperately.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

No. :(

And so do I!

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I found last month's Doctor Who magazine with the interview with David Tennant. Going to have to get the next one to see what's going on.

Having a really great space adventure (Mars in a controlled environment) in the comic inside, too!

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I'm trying to aviod all Dr who spoilers

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Gotcha. Trying to as well but the media keeps releasing details right and left that are kind of hard to ignore.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

I'm staying away from who sites and my media emails. This is the only part of dr who I look at on the net.

All I know about is K9

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

Then I won't spoil anything else for you. Mum is the word from me.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Thanks.

My brother's tried to spoil me a couple of times but I've stopped him.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

I'm trying to put myself back in the same boat as you. Not having any expectations for the season except for knowing what Tennant and Piper look like this year.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Yeah.

I really don't expect much from Tennant at all. I want Eccelstone (sp?) back.

[LexLuthorMetropolis]

As much as I would like Eccelston back, I think Tennant is going to offer us something fresh and new, but still be similar to the previous Doctor but not. If anything I feel Tennant is suited to take over since he has plenty of experience in various acting areas and he constantly has a knack for getting himself involved. If the teaser at the end was anything, I think we'll be having a ball.

And I really don't think Russell T. Davis intents to dissapoint us with Tennant. They brought him aboard on a long term basis, which means we'll be able to see more of him than our beloved Eccelston.

I'm ready to see more and besides he retains all the memories of the previous Doctors.

[TMLS' BROTHER]

Yeah. I have faith in Russel T. Davis. But after seeing Tennant act in Casanova I don't think he is right for the role of Doctor Who, of course I felt the same way with Eccelston when I first heard about him lol.

Tennant and Eccelston are nothing like the other 8 Doctors IMO.