Doctor Who...

[Harbidge]

Oh yes, he's back.

Did anyone else catch the first episode? Whatcha think? Personally I liked it and hope that now the pleasentries are out of the way, Chris can prove that he's got what it takes to be the new Doctor...

[Clark Kent]

I saw it. It looked good. Christopher Ecclestone looks good in the role.

[lennon_legend]

fook was it on tonight,bugger,dam these pubs lar

[HMVNipper]

Grrr...they aren't showing it in the US, at least not yet. My husband was really bugged by that.....

[Tim]

CBC isn't showing it till April 5th...which Doctor number is he to be 8 or 9? Or did they retcon....?

[Harbidge]

I think he's the 9th doctor...

1st - William Hartnell
2nd - Patrick Troughton
3rd - Jon Pertwee
4th - Tom Baker
5th - Peter Davidson
6th - Colin Baker
7th - Sylvestor McCoy
8th - Paul McGann
9th - Christoper Eccleson

Out of that lot, my favourite has got to be Tom Baker. Like Sean Connery is James Bond, Tom Baker IS the Doctor.

I didn't like Colin Baker or Sylvestor McCoy though. Eurgh - the arrogance!

[Harbidge]

By the way, has anyone else noticed that Patrick actually had a Beatle haircut?

[sourmilkpinky]

well this is totally off topic....I am not a Dr. Who fan..not sure why...
but Sean Connery...James Bond??? not that he wasn't a good one, but Roger Moore is James Bond ;) (and yes my son Patrick does have a mop top ;) )

[Feef_The_Hippy]

I have no interest in Dr Who whatsoever but thought I would have a look. I was greatly disapointed. Will probably not be tuning in next week.

[beatlemad]

I see Christopher Ecclestone has quit the role already. Too gruelling apparentely!!

[Harbidge]

It's true...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4395849.stm

Personally, I think that they should bring back Paul McGann as the Doctor, but if he doesn't want to, then I think Richard E. Grant would be a good choice. He has the extrovertness and mysterious nature to him that makes a good Doctor...

[Clark Kent]

That was a bit of a shock to hear that Ecclestone decided to quit. At least we'll get to see the 21st century regeneration technology.

[IWantToTellYou]

CBC isn't showing it till April 5th...

Yeah, that is what I saw too. You cannot miss the commercials. I remember when it used to play on TVOntario ... a very long time ago. I am going to tune in for sure.

[lennon_legend]

i think they should have ant and dec as the doctor,for no reason "who the hell are you" "were the doctor pet",but they regenerate into dale winton or somethin after the first episode

[Sally]

i think they should have ant and dec as the doctor,for no reason "who the hell are you" "were the doctor pet",but they regenerate into dale winton or somethin after the first episode

Dale Winton?!!!! Christ, that would be scary. Eddie Izzard was rumoured..........

[Harbidge]

Bill Bailey! Can you imagine what that'd be like!! :-D

[SandySunshine]

Bill Bailey would be fabulous!!! I love Dr. Who!!! The new one's great and it's a shame CE is quitting so soon! I've heard that the fella in Casanova is tipped to be the next one. Can't see that myself!!! I think Richard E. Grant would be really cool!!!

[Harbidge]

my favourite for the next doctor is Richard E Grant. That Daniel guy in Cassanova is WAY too wet for my liking.

[Sally]

Bill Bailey would be fabulous!!! I love Dr. Who!!! The new one's great and it's a shame CE is quitting so soon! I've heard that the fella in Casanova is tipped to be the next one. Can't see that myself!!! I think Richard E. Grant would be really cool!!!

I love Bill Bailey:heart1: He would be perfect.

[BrazilianFlag]

I think Richard E. Grant would be a worthy Doctor! He certainly looks the part :)

That said, I have seen the second episode (The End of the World) and loved it. Pity CE is leaving after one season...

[Harbidge]

The End of the World was pretty good, although the end was a little anti-climatic IMO. The next episode this Saturday looks a little dull, but the scary blue dead woman looks creepy!

[BrazilianFlag]

The End of the World was pretty good, although the end was a little anti-climatic IMO. The next episode this Saturday looks a little dull, but the scary blue dead woman looks creepy!

Anti-climatic it could be, but when I heard the skin-woman (THAT was creepy!) calling the jukebox an iPod I died laughing!

What did you people think of Billie Piper in the series? Personally, I was really surprised with her performance...in a good sense, I mean.

[Fran]

I've never seen any of the older episodes of Dr Who but I'm really enjoying this series. Its a big shame that Christopher Eccleston is quitting because hes really good.

Bille Piper surprised me too. I thought that she wouldn't be very good but shes brilliant.

[wazman]

Anti-climatic it could be, but when I heard the skin-woman (THAT was creepy!) calling the jukebox an iPod I died laughing!

What did you people think of Billie Piper in the series? Personally, I was really surprised with her performance...in a good sense, I mean.

Billie Piper's very good, I think.

Of course, she's quite nice to look at, as well... :teeth1:

[lennon_legend]

how about jonny vegas as the next doctor????

[BrazilianFlag]

Well, BBC has just announced that David Tennant (who's on BBC1's "Casanova") is indeed the 10th Time Lord. Haven't seen "Casanova", therefore I cannot comment - I just hope he's good enough for the job!

The original news links: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4450285.stm

[Harbidge]

Oh god, David Tennant is a complete and total weed! Richard E Grant would have been a MILLION times better!!

He'll be like the next Colin Baker. Way to go BBC!

In other news, tonights episode was blaady great!! Definately getting better as the series progresses :-D

[BrazilianFlag]

In other news, tonights episode was blaady great!! Definately getting better as the series progresses :-D

Oh, it was wicked! (as the little boy on 'The Incredibles' would go). Was worth invading my neighbour's flat to see it (I don't own a TV set, so I have to count on his good will). But yet no Daleks! When are they coming?!

[HeyBeatle]

Oh yes, he's back.

Did anyone else catch the first episode? Whatcha think? Personally I liked it and hope that now the pleasentries are out of the way, Chris can prove that he's got what it takes to be the new Doctor...

I missed the first episode cause I was in a hostel in London the day it premiered but I've seen every episode since then. It's entertaining and the special effects are actually quite nice for a tv show, I don't know if he's the best Dr Who I've seen, but it's a pleasant break from the steady diet of Hollyoaks, Eastenders, Coronation Street, and Neighbours that my flatmates force feed me. ;)

[Harbidge]

The daleks *will* be coming soon. I think they're appearing in the last episode of the series, but I'm not 100% on that.

Seen the replacement Doctor, David Tennant? How pathetic is he!??!

[beatlemad]

Will we just wait and see how the new guy does? Can you tell he is going to be crap by just looking at him? Must be smarter then me!

The Daleks start on the 30th April episode.

[beatlemad]

A report in the paper today suggests their may be only one dalek in the upcoming episode and it develops feelings after getting some DNA from the doctors assistant?? Can you imagine waking up the next morning with a dalek in bed with you? Put it down to the alchohol!

[Harbidge]

*laughs* the newspaper The Sunday Sport ran a story where it said that a womans husband was an alien that strongly resembled a Dalek.... :-p

[SandySunshine]

There will be just one Dalek on a rampage of extermination on 30th April episode. But a future episode, possibly the last one, will have many more. I also read somewhere that Dr. Who supposedly only has 13 bodies. David Tennant will be number ten!!!

[beatlemad]

Well the Dalek episode was on last night and I was slightly dissappinted. Although it was great to see it (the reaction to the words "I'm the Doctor was classic) and to hear the demented voice again the whole story fell a bit flat.The end was especially poor when it became all human acting.
I'm not a Who fan as such so maybe this was great for fans but not so for me.

[BrazilianFlag]

To quote a friend about yesterday's episode, it got a bit crowded behind the sofa when the Dalek appeared...! I loved the storyline, but yeah, when it got down to the end of the episode it was a bit flat. Nevertheless, I thought it was great. :)

(Daleks doing stairs?! You say you want a revolution etc - it doesn't get more revolutionary that that, Doctor-wise...)

[Harbidge]

'Dalek' was pretty good, but after all the hype about how scary the creature was, the end result was a little disappointing. Yea, it was a great episode - one of the best of the series - but it needed more death and scaryness. :-p

[twovirgins]

Dr Who............HEY!! Dr Who! DR WHO ...................HEY!! Dr Who!!!!!!!!

[beatlemad]

Dr Who............HEY!! Dr Who! DR WHO ...................HEY!! Dr Who!!!!!!!!

I used to love that song.

[I am the Paulrus]

Doctor Who checks into SCI FI
SCI FI Channel screen first series Fridays at 9pm from March.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/scifi.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/usa.jpg




SCI FI Channel and BBC Worldwide Americas announced today a major licensing deal for the first series of the latest Doctor Who adventures.

The 13-part drama is about a mysterious time-travelling adventurer known simply as "The Doctor" (Christopher Eccleston) and his companion, Rose Tyler (Billie Piper). The Doctor and Rose risk death and danger, battling aliens and monsters.

The deal, brokered by Lisa Hofer, Director Co-Production & Sales, BBC Worldwide Americas, grants SCI FI Channel the first run rights for series one with an option for series two. The award-winning series will premiere on SCI FI beginning in March, airing Friday nights at 9.00pm.

Russell T Davies, Head Writer and Executive Producer told us: "The Doctor's made all sorts of journeys in Time and Space, but this is one of his most exciting yet! I'm a huge fan of the SCI FI Channel, and I'm delighted that Doctor Who is appearing on a channel that supports and enhances the entire genre."

"With its rich history of imaginative storytelling, Doctor Who is a true sci-fi classic," stated Thomas P. Vitale, SCI FI's Senior Vice President, Programming & Original Movies. "We're excited to add the show to our lineup."

Commenting on the deal Candace Carlisle, Senior Vice President, BBC Worldwide Americas, said: “The new production has fantastic storylines and production values and has already gained an iconic status around the world. SCI FI Channel is the perfect home for the show and will introduce Doctor Who to a whole new generation of fans in the US.”

In addition, BBC Video has moved the US release date of the DVD from February 2006 to July 4, 2006 to capitalize on the exposure from the TV broadcast. As part of the deal, BBC Video and SCI FI Channel have agreed to work together on joint marketing promotions to support the brand launch.

Burton Cromer, Vice President, Consumer Products, BBC Worldwide Americas said: “We are delighted to be working with SCI FI Channel on the launch of this exciting new take on Doctor Who. The additional marketing support from SCI FI, as well their ability to reach such a broad audience base, made moving the release date an easy decision.”

Executive Produced by Russell T Davies (lead writer) and Julie Gardner, the first series of Doctor Who attracted huge ratings and received critical acclaim when it aired on BBC ONE in March 2005.

[Harbidge]

(Daleks doing stairs?! You say you want a revolution etc - it doesn't get more revolutionary that that, Doctor-wise...)

I think they first climbed stairs in a Sylvester McCoy episode.

It's good that it's playing in America now; I hope you guys like it.

[Zimmerman The Gnome]

Yeah, It's a decent series although it doesnt live up to the hype and a couple of the episodes are real stinkers. Stands alone as well I thought and not really connected to the previous series.

[I am the Paulrus]

i live in america and i have seen all of the Series 1 episodes of DW via CBC and i thought Christopher Eccleston was a superb Doctor. I enjoyed all the episodes,too.

[HMVNipper]

We're all very excited here -- big Whovians in this house!

[twovirgins]

http://www.eyespider.freeserve.co.uk/drwho/pd/pix/24.jpeg
remember Tristan from "all creatures great and small?"

[Harbidge]

*laughs* The best Doctor was Tom Baker, with Pertwee coming a close second.

[sadie]

http://www.eyespider.freeserve.co.uk/drwho/pd/pix/24.jpeg
remember Tristan from "all creatures great and small?"

my you are going back years and years and years, here he is now.....I preferred Tom Baker


http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40922000/jpg/_40922599_drwho_baker203.jpg

and the new one now is just bloody saucy.

[I am the Paulrus]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/usa.jpg

SCI FI To Air New Doctor Who

13-JANUARY-06

SCI FI Channel announced Jan. 12 that it will air the first season of the BBC's hit SF series Doctor Who, starting in March. The 13 episodes, starring Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose Tyler, will air as part of SCI FI Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The series, from head writer and executive producer Russell T. Davies, ran originally in the United Kingdom last year and was one of the network's biggest hits ever. An update of the classic Doctor Who show, the series continues in the U.K. with an upcoming second season that will star David Tennant as the Doctor.

"The Doctor's made all sorts of journeys in time and space, but this is one of his most exciting yet!" Davies said in a statement. "I'm a huge fan of the SCI FI Channel, and I'm delighted that Doctor Who is appearing on a channel that supports and enhances the entire genre."

"With its rich history of imaginative storytelling, Doctor Who is a true sci-fi classic," Thomas P. Vitale, SCI FI's senior vice president, programming and original movies, said in a separate statement. "We're excited to add the show to our lineup."

Meanwhile, BBC Video announced that it has moved the proposed U.S. release date of the Doctor Who first-season DVD set to July 4 from its originally planned February launch.

[I am the Paulrus]

New role for Doctor Who who became prisoner of own success
By Adam Sherwin, The Times Media Correspondent

May 04, 2006

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2164214,00.html

HE REVIVED Doctor Who, but now Christopher Eccleston is set to take on another television hero with the starring role in a remake of The Prisoner.
The 1967 series, starring Patrick McGoohan as a former secret agent who was kidnapped and imprisoned in a mystery village, baffled millions of viewers around the world .



The new version, made by Granada for Sky One, will incorporate the paranoia, conspiracy theories and hi-tech action sequences of modern-day spy dramas 24 and Spooks.

Lost, another offbeat hit series which has kept viewers hooked despite offering up few of its secrets, was influenced by The Prisoner.

Eccleston, who quit Doctor Who after last year’s hit revival, told the producers that it had long been his ambition to play Number Six, whose escape attempts are constantly thwarted by sinister forces.

Hollywood stars have also pitched for the role but discussions with Eccleston are at an advanced stage, according to production sources.

However, the Welsh tourist “village” of Portmeirion, where the original ATV show was filmed, will be replaced by a more exotic foreign location, probably outraging fans of the original.

While The Prisoner will compete against the third season of Doctor Who in a spring ratings battle next year, BBC One is reviving another action hero — Robin Hood will join the Saturday night line-up this autumn.

Damien Timmer, executive producer of The Prisoner, said: “The series is like Pandora’s box; it’s the ultimate conspiracy thriller. Like 24, the new series will entrap you from the opening scene.”

Granada hopes the series will tap into the show’s cult following, while also appealing to younger viewers. It is expected to appear before a long-mooted Hollywood film remake, and Granada is expecting to sell the show internationally.

McGoohan won a global fan base for the 17-episode series, which made regular use of his catchphrase: “I am not a number; I’m a free man.”

His nameless character — Number Six — was abducted after resigning from a top secret government position and relocated to a sinister village where nothing was as it seemed. However, Granada is promising a “radical reinvention” and a plot that will make sense to viewers who watch the six-episode series.

McGoohan wrote and directed some episodes. Other actors and actresses who featured in the original series included Leo McKern, Paul Eddington, Peter Bowles, Eric Portman, Patrick Cargill, George Baker, Mary Morris, Rosalie Crutchley and Donald Sinden.

It has its own fan club, the Six of One, formed in 1977.

It boasts more than 1,000 members and holds regular get-togethers at Portmeirion, the Italianate village in North Wales built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis 80 years ago. It is now a hotel complex.

As well as the distinctive architecture, The Prisoner featured Mini-Mokes, pennyfarthings and a massive balloons that would appear from the sea to smother anyone attempting to escape.

The series was shown in more than 60 countries.

[I am the Paulrus]

Hiya, Is it true from what I've been reading that John Simm (aka Sam Tyler from "Life on Mars") is going to be cast as the Master?! They are bringing The Master back, finally?
This from Wikipedia on John SImm:
"In February 2007, it was reported that Simm is to appear in the forthcoming third series of the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, in the role of the Master, the Doctor's evil nemesis. The casting has yet to be confirmed by the BBC, and Simm himself neither confirmed nor denied such claims on BBC 6 Music in a February 13, 2007 interview.

On February 21 Simm was seen in the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff playing the newly elected British Prime Minister Mr. Saxon, in scenes being shot for the final two episodes of the 2007 series of Doctor Who."



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a2/Doctor006.jpg/200px-Doctor006.jpg
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/graphics/2006/01/04/btvsimm1.jpg
How similar their jackets look?

So, will the Master be regenerated from his incarnation from the 1996 Fox tv movie to John Simm?
http://wheelinspace.com/images/EnemiesMonst/master_rob.jpg = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/graphics/2006/01/04/btvsimm1.jpg

or will The Master regenerate from the Anthony Ainley Master?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/76/Ainlea07.jpg = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/graphics/2006/01/04/btvsimm1.jpg

[I am the Paulrus]

http://www.gallifreyone.com/images/photoincludes/main-tennantfreema2.jpg

Smith and Jones

Introducing new traveler Martha Jones to the picture as she meets a mysterious John Smith. And before she knows it, the hospital she was working in is on the moon and it's under siege from the Judoon...

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9eUcr2o1P4

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BF-_Od-YC0

Part 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTKxy9S67Ys

Part 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0EwRqvG5X4

Part 5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUiy8WTJb8w

[I am the Paulrus]

http://www.gallifreyone.com/images/news/e302shakespere2.JPG

Doctor Who - s3e02 - The Shakespeare Code

The Doctor takes Martha on her first trip in the TARDIS. Arriving in Elizabethan England, they meet William Shakespeare who is writing his play, "Love's Labour's Won"; but evil, witch-like Carrionites plot to use the play to end the world. Shakespeare will have to give the performance of his life in order to save the Earth.

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1IUFD4YqH4

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOXOj-7_Llc

Part 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oupa6fz7KT4

Part 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvE46K_zOsA

Part 5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S-eHhn1hCg

[zipp]

I saw this episode last Saturday.
It reminded me that at the very beginning Dr Who was not just scifi but also historical since he could find himself way back in time.
Here there were witches who were actually aliens who could be beaten by poetry!
It was a very nice recreation of Shakespeare's London with a lot shot in the recreated Globe theatre.
Long live Dr.Who!

[Zimmerman The Gnome]

David Tennant is a very good Doctor and the new assistant seemed good from the episode I saw (the one on the moon). The only thing I dont like about the new ones is that far too many stories are set on Earth. The old series went to weird and wonderful places.

Oh and the Daleks are just not the same...

[sadie]

Wouldn't mind him being my Dr!

if8TfV1DjZI

[Revolution1999]

Who Is Dr.Who?

[VersusBatman]

I've never watched Dr. Who, but I think the 9th and 10th Doctor are yummy.

[LostBeatleFan]

Dr who going to be a good one this sat don't miss it :)

[VersusBatman]

For Dr. Who fans:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/SnoodMasterK/PCs/reading.jpg

[sadie]

Awwww thanks for that, my goodness he is gorgeous *swoon*, he can knock the spots of any muscle bound calender boy anyday.

[VersusBatman]

He is pretty hot.

[LostBeatleFan]

Which doctor? Ten or chris who do you perfer best?

Rose or the New girl who do you perfer best?

[sadie]

David Tennent of course...and after seeing that pic Versus posted lets just say....he can read me a bedtime story anytime he likes (preferably some pinky fanfic adjusting to featuring me and him) :teeth1:

and i think both girls have done the part justice.

[sourmilkpinky]

Awwww thanks for that, my goodness he is gorgeous *swoon*, he can knock the spots of any muscle bound calender boy anyday.

isn't he a little young for you sadie?? :laugh5:

[Zimmerman The Gnome]

David Tennent looks and acts like a Doctor Who. Christopher Eccelstone didint.

[sadie]

well he is over 30!!! too old for you! :devious:

[sourmilkpinky]

:laugh5: :laugh5: :laugh5: :laugh5: :wave1:

[VersusBatman]

It's hard to decide. 9 has rugged good looks, while 10 has this boyish appeal and dark features I like.

[sadie]

aaahhh dark features...he was a very good casanova too.

check this out, there are a couple of rudey bits of him but....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHWMN7jtYd8

[VersusBatman]

I don't know the reason behind this, but i thought the caption was funny.

http://www.notoriousjmg.com/poster58066.jpg

[sadie]

gynos in training maybe?

[VersusBatman]

LOL!

[VersusBatman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/firefly_ca/Pixel%20Challenges/motivator3456584.jpg

[VersusBatman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/stoicfailures/fangirls1.jpg

[I am the Paulrus]

Daleks 'Doctor's scariest enemies'

Press Assoc. - Friday, April 20, 2007

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pressass/20070420/ten-daleks-doctor-s-scariest-enemies-5f8abb3.html

The Daleks have exterminated their rivals as Doctor Who's scariest villains despite the creation of new hi-tech enemies, according to a new survey.

The Daleks, which were almost left out of the BBC's modern Doctor Who, have seen off threats by new monsters such as the Beast and the Empty Child Zombies.

A poll of 21,000 Doctor Who fans was commissioned to mark the Daleks' debut appearance in the third series of the revived BBC show on Saturday night.

Nick Briggs, the voice behind the Daleks, said: "I've been fortunate enough to provide the voices for a wide variety of Doctor Who villains over the years, but the Daleks seem to have stood the test of time as the scariest and most iconic space terrors that the Doctor has ever encountered."

Doctor Who senior script writer Russell T Davies said: "Every time the Daleks return we make them bigger and better than ever before, and this time, their plan is the most audacious Dalek scheme yet."

He warned: "Even the Doctor finds himself out of his depth."

The Daleks feature in a special two-part story, featuring David Tennant and new companion Freema Agyeman, set in 1930s New York.

Doctor Who fans were horrified when the Daleks were originally ruled out of the comeback show after the BBC and creator Terry Nation's representatives failed to agree a deal - but they were eventually reinstated.

[I am the Paulrus]

I saw "Daleks in Manhattan" and I just laughed at the Dalek-Human hybrid. I just couldn't take him seriously with hearing a Dalek speak with a Brooklyn accent. Furthermore, he coulda been DALek Capone. :lol:

And his appearance reminded me of Mr.Bean when he got his head stuck in the turkey in that Christmas episode. You decide, are these two twins seperated at birth? :?:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/gallery/s3_04-05gallery/800/50.jpg


http://www.hojohnlee.com/weblog/wp-content/mr-bean-cooking-turkey.jpg

[VersusBatman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/caffeinejunkie/Motivators/icecream.jpg

[VersusBatman]

http://static.flickr.com/73/216515795_da16fb7e9d_o.jpg

[I am the Paulrus]

Doctor Who reference in "Family Guy"

In the "Family Guy" adaptation of Star Wars, they show Peter as Han
Solo and he is piloting the Millenium Falcon, and he says how freaky
travelling in hyperspace is, and they show the DW intro of Tom Baker
through the Falcon's cockpit windows:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da1LAlRKJEw

You'll see it around 1:45 into the segment.

[kmac]

I have never seen the series but I would like to give it a go, where do I start? Do I need to start with the first season? Which seasons are a Must-See?

[I am the Paulrus]

Hiya, since you are new to DW, you can go about one of two ways: 1) you could start watching the current series where it begins with the 9th Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) from about 4 seasons ago and go from there. You can rent the DVDs of the series from Blockbuster.

http://www.unitnews.co.uk/images/eccleston.jpg
9th Doctor (Christopher Eccleston)

or

2) You could go back 40 years and see how it started with the 1st Doctor (William Hartnell) from 1963 when the series was B/W and go from there onwards at your own pace.

(img)http://www.thebestlinks.com/images/8/8b/Hartnellwilliam.jpg(/img)
1st Doctor (William Hartnell)

[Zimmerman The Gnome]

Best Doctor Who's were John Pertwee and Tom Baker but David Tennant is also pretty good.

[kmac]

So a new viewer needs to know little about past plot lines or character development if they pick up with some of the later seasons recommended above?

[I am the Paulrus]

Prince Charles exterminates Dr Who cameo after refusing offer to appear on hit show

By Daniel Bates, Daily Mail

13th October 2008

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1077018/Prince-Charles-exterminates-Dr-Who-cameo-refusing-offer-appear-hit-show.html

Perhaps he was worried his acting would look wooden alongside a Dalek.
But last night it emerged that Prince Charles has turned down an invitation to appear on Dr Who.
The show's writer and executive producer Russell T Davies wrote to Clarence House asking if Charles would like to make a cameo appearance in the hit BBC drama.

Even though he is self-confessed 'big fan', Charles declined.
Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Mr Davies OBE was indignant. He said: "He turned us down, the miserable swine."
Mr Davies has been credited with resurrecting Dr Who, which first aired in 1963, although he recently announced his tenure would end in 2009.
He was speaking to 2,000 sci-fi fans about his new book, Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale, when he revealed Charles had turned him down.
The Prince is not camera shy and has regularly appeared on television for interviews and documentaries.

In 2000 He made a guest appearance in a live episode of Coronation Street to mark the programme's 40th anniversary.
He famously read his own story 'The Old Man of Lochnagar' on children's programme Jackanory.
He has also agreed to star in a fly-on-the-wall documentary for his 60th birthday, which has already started filming, and will be shown in November.
A Clarence House spokeswoman said Charles did not turn the request down because he didn't actually get a chance to see it.

She said: "A letter was sent into the Prince of Wales' office and was dealt with on his behalf. We receive many request and it's impossible to accept them all."
The 10-day Cheltenham Literature festival, now in its 59th year, will see a host of political figures, writers, actors and comedians take part in more than 350 events across 20 different venues.
This year's line-up boasts the likes of actor and director Sir Richard Attenborough, former deputy prime minister John Prescott and comedienne Dawn French.
More than 88,000 tickets sold in advance of the event, which will see Nobel prize-winning author Toni Morrison, TV presenter Richard Madeley and former London mayor Ken Livingstone take the stage.
Whilst speaking last night Davies, 45, resisted giving away any secrets about the forthcoming specials or fifth series to the crowd.
He was joined on-stage by actor John Barrowman, who plays Captain Jack Harkness in the show, who said David Tennant was his favourite Doctor.
Previous guests on Dr Who have included singer Kylie Minogue, actress Felicity Kendall and comedian Catherine Tate, who went on to become the doctor's time-travelling companion.

[zipp]

That's a shame.
Prince Charles is scarier than a Dalek any day.

[Loony_leo]

Oh wow, an entire thread about DW... YAY!!

One of my best friends got me into the show (well the new series) over the summer, and I love it. David Tennant is hilarious as the doctor, but Christopher Eccleston was pretty cool too.

I loved the season 4 finale. I wish they would do a season with Rose, Donna, and Jack as the Doctor's companions...but that'll probably never happen. I dunno, the four of them just had great chemistry as a team.

I've heard rumours that Tennant may leave soon, I really hope he stays a good deal longer, because he's amazing!

[BeatleChick]

Omg... we have a Dr Who thread?!

Oohhh... I am a happy girl now!

I had no idea we had a DW thread on here...

:smile1:

I love DW... and I absolutely adore David Tennant...

[I am the Paulrus]

David Tennant quits as Doctor Who

Wednesday, 29 October 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7698539.stm

David Tennant is to stand down as Doctor Who, after becoming one of the most popular Time Lords in the history of the BBC science fiction show.

Tennant stepped into the Tardis in 2005, and will leave the role after four special episodes are broadcast next year.

He made the announcement after winning the outstanding drama performance prize at the National Television Awards.

"When Doctor Who returns in 2010 it won't be with me," he said.

"Now don't make me cry," he added. "I love this part, and I love this show so much that if I don't take a deep breath and move on now I never will, and you'll be wheeling me out of the Tardis in my bath chair."

'I'll miss it'

Three years was "about the right time" to play the role, he told the BBC in an exclusive interview.

"I think it's better to go when there's a chance that people might miss you, rather than to hang around and outstay your welcome," he said.

His stint in the show had been "the most extraordinary time, it's been bewildering, life changing, very exciting", he said.

"And just so much fun, such a great show to work on.

"That's one of the reasons I think it's right to take a deep breath and bow out when it's still fun, when it's a novelty.

"I don't ever want it to feel like a job, so I want to move on when it still feels exciting and fresh and that means I'll miss it."

Drama award

Tennant, the 10th actor to play the Doctor Who, left fans guessing about his return at the end of the latest series.
In the last episode, in July, the Doctor had to defeat his enemies the Daleks to save the universe.

Almost 10 million people watched as the Time Lord apparently started the process of regeneration - but did not complete it.

Tennant will appear in a Christmas special, titled The Next Doctor, before filming four more specials in January.

"They'll be the four last stories that I do," he said.

In a sign of his popularity, he was voted best drama performer in a public vote at the National Television Awards.

He has been named most popular actor at the same ceremony for the past two years. That prize has been discontinued this year.

An average of 8.1 million people a week watched the latest series - the fourth since it made a comeback in 2005 - in its Saturday evening slot on BBC One.

'Spectacular' exit

Russell T Davies, executive producer, said: "I've been lucky and honoured to work with David over the past few years - and it's not over yet, the Tenth Doctor still has five spectacular hours left!

"After which, I might drop an anvil on his head. Or maybe a piano. A radioactive piano. But we're planning the most enormous and spectacular ending, so keep watching."

A fifth series of the show is scheduled for 2010.

Tennant replaced Christopher Eccleston, who resurrected the show after a 16-year break.

Tennant made his name in TV dramas such as Blackpool and Casanova.

He started his career in theatre and in recent months has returned to the stage with well-received performances in Hamlet and Love's Labour's Lost for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

In December last year, Tennant denied rumours that he was planning to quit after Catherine Tate - his new companion in the Tardis - told the Jonathan Ross radio show she thought the next series of Doctor Who would be Tennant's last.

He said at the time: "Catherine Tate stitched me up good and proper. She goes on Jonathan Ross and makes up a load of old nonsense."

[BeatleChick]

Oooh... I am absolutely crushed... I love DT...

[dogman]

well i hope that the show will go on and on like it did when i first watched it[in the 60s]. my favourite dr is the second doctor, Patrick Troughton.

the only thing i can't stand about tennent is his big wide eyes and gaping mouth that gets highlighted each episode.
the doctor prior to him was pretty good although he was a little aggressive.

i'd like to see john sim as the new one but from what i know of him, he doesn't hang around all that long in tv shows.
wouldn't be surprized if Alan Davies gets the part, he plays jonathon creek.
wouldn't mind seeing a female in the part, but it would have to be a very unusual looking and acting actress.

maybe even a turnip?

[dogman]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1082134/Doctor-Who-David-Morrissey-hot-favourite-replace-David-Tennant-Time-Lord.html

some of the front runners.

[thecaitycat]

SIMON PEGG.

Can you imagine Simon Pegg as Dr. Who? It would be brilliant.

[BeatleChick]

oooh... Simon Pegg... that could be kinda cool... it would definitely make things interesting...

[Loony_leo]

I'm still crushed DT is leaving...he was my first doctor.

I just hope whoever they get isn't borring.... I didn't mind Eccleston but he wasn't as entertaining as DT.

[BeatleChick]

I'm crushed, too. DT is the PERFECT doctor (imho). I've loved many of the previous ones, but, I don't know how they can top David. He is one of the absolute BEST DW's... and I'm having a very hard time imagining anyone else in the role... hopefully they will find someone good to fill his place...

[Legs]

Not another new Doctor!

I never really was a fan of the series, but then I watched an episode with Christopher Eccleston as Dr. Who. Thought he was very good, so I watched all the episodes with him in the role. Had to get used to David Tennant in the role, which I just did.

[Loony_leo]

but on the bright side I guess.....if you've seen the season 4 finale...then you'll know DT could always come back as a guest star... I won't say anything else b/c I don't wanna spoil it for people who may not have seen season 4!

[BeatleChick]

Ohhhhh... that's true... I hadn't thought about that... you're right... that is a possibility... hmmm... oh, it would be very nice if that happened...

[PaulisMine]

I am just checking in... still waiting to see season 4 of the new DW, it comes out on DVD in a couple weeks... but I love Tennant, myself, more than Eccleston, just because I like the goofy way he plays DW, not that I couldn't get behind the more angsty Eccleston, but I like goofy better. ;)
Anyway, once I've seen season 4 I'll be back to discuss.
I did get a chance to see all of "Torchwood" though. So. much. love.

[Loony_leo]

I am just checking in... still waiting to see season 4 of the new DW, it comes out on DVD in a couple weeks... but I love Tennant, myself, more than Eccleston, just because I like the goofy way he plays DW, not that I couldn't get behind the more angsty Eccleston, but I like goofy better. ;)
Anyway, once I've seen season 4 I'll be back to discuss.
I did get a chance to see all of "Torchwood" though. So. much. love.

I agree! I love the bit in the season 2 episode where the doctor and rose are stuck on the space base and he's talking to the scientist guy and he's like "I'm gonna hug you now....here i come *hug*"...it was the cutest thing I've ever seen!

Enjoy the 4th season!! Some episodes are a little cheesy, but there are some brilliant ones, especially the finale!!

[Loony_leo]

Ohhhhh... that's true... I hadn't thought about that... you're right... that is a possibility... hmmm... oh, it would be very nice if that happened...

Yeah!! Especially b/c if it did happen it would give them an excuse to bring Billie Pipper back as well, and I just love The Doctor and Rose together!!

[PaulisMine]

OMG i had forgotten the hug until you mentioned it. Yes, that was awesome. :D I love it when he's like "oh, well it's because I'm brilliant!" :D <3

[HeyBeatle]

I was wandering around You Tube and I saw that David Tennant will only play the Doctor through the end of 2009. My hearts breaking I just love him as the Doctor. I wonder if they've got someone else in line yet.

[BeatleChick]

Yeah!! Especially b/c if it did happen it would give them an excuse to bring Billie Pipper back as well, and I just love The Doctor and Rose together!!

Oh... that's true... she could come back... and I just love them together as well...

[BeatleChick]

I was wandering around You Tube and I saw that David Tennant will only play the Doctor through the end of 2009. My hearts breaking I just love him as the Doctor. I wonder if they've got someone else in line yet.

We're all right there with you... it's so sad... there's lots of speculation about where things will go... but... no definites that I know of yet... hopefully they've got a good replacement (or will have)... though, idk how they'll top David... he's the best...

[Legs]

We still get a whole year of Tennant.
I'll cry when the time comes.

Cry is a strong word, but i need to brush up on some writing.

Tennant
becomes redundant
but what we won't want
is another Doctor!

Redundant isn't the right word tho.
I am still working on it.

[BeatleChick]

That's true... we do still have a year's worth... thank goodness... and I will cry profusely, too, when the time comes... ooh... I'm dreading that day...

Though hopefully he won't stay away forever... and we will see him again... :smile1:

[Loony_leo]

Oh... that's true... she could come back... and I just love them together as well...

I STILL cry like the silly fangirl I am everytime I watch the end of Doomsday!!!! It just kills me every time when he's like "I guess if it's my last chance to say it, Rose Tyler..." and then the transmission ends and it cuts to him crying!! I'm getting choked up thinking about it!!! Or when it shows them each on the other side of the wall!!

Or in season three how he's mourning over her like every episode!!

Oh man I need to think happy thoughts now!!


OMG i had forgotten the hug until you mentioned it. Yes, that was awesome. :D I love it when he's like "oh, well it's because I'm brilliant!" :D <3

Omg I know!!!! argh I'm gonna miss David Tennant's doctor, he's so cuddly and goofy!! <3

On a somewhat...lighter David Tennant related note.. has anyone been fortunate enough to see David in Hamlet?? I would die happy if I could see it, but sadly I live in Canada, so its just not happening haha. But Hamlet, one of my favourite things ever, and the oh so gorgeous and talented David Tennant!! sadly there are no clips on youtube...

edited to add: Turns out this years children in need thinger had a clip from the new Christmas special, so here's a link (sadly I don't know how to embed).....

so here's the link if you wanna be somewhat spoiled
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=iXXqQg4oipo&feature=related

[I am the Paulrus]

Official: Matt Smith is the Eleventh Doctor

January 3, 2009 • Posted By Paul Hayes

http://www.gallifreyone.com/news.php

http://www.gallifreyone.com/images/news/_45343451_newdoctor282.jpg

26-year-old actor Matt Smith has been cast as the Eleventh Doctor, as revealed in today's special broadcast of Doctor Who Confidential on BBC One. Smith will succeed David Tennant in the role for the fifth series, which begins filming this summer and will air in 2010.

Smith has appeared in various television productions, including alongside Billie Piper in the BBC's adaptations of the Philip Pullman novels The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North. He co-starred in the drama series Party Animals, and on stage was in Alan Bennett's acclaimed play The History Boys.

Smith was born and bred in Northampton, England, and later attended the University of East Anglia in Norwich. He is the youngest actor ever to have been cast as the Doctor in the TV series.

BBC News quotes Smith as saying: "I've got this wonderful journey in front of me where I've got this six months to build this Time Lord - and that's such an exciting prospect." Executive producer Piers Wenger has said that: "It was abundantly clear that he had that 'Doctor-ness' about him. You are either the Doctor or you are not." The BBC News site has also published a profile of Smith, while the official website has a video interview with the actor available to UK users. The first BBC News story has been updated with a clip from an interview with Smith, which is available to users worldwide.

The BBC Press Office, meanwhile, has a full release with quotes from new chief writer Steven Moffat, who was one of those behind Smith's casting. "The Doctor is a very special part, and it takes a very special actor to play him. You need to be old and young at the same time, a boffin and an action hero, a cheeky schoolboy and the wise old man of the universe. As soon as Matt walked through the door, and blew us away with a bold and brand new take on the Time Lord, we knew we had our man."

Some biographical notes on Smith follow, from the official BBC Doctor Who website:

Matt Smith, 26, grew up with his family including one sister in Northampton. He was head boy at Northampton School For Boys where he excelled at sports, music and drama. Initially, Matt wanted to be a professional footballer and played for Northampton Town Under 11 and 12s, Nottingham Forest Under 12,13,14s and Leicester City Under 15 and 16s before a back injury forced him out of the game.

Following his injury, and with the encouragement of one of his teachers, Jerry Hardingham, Matt decided to join the National Youth Theatre. It was during this time that Matt first gained attention at the Royal Court Theatre when he was cast in the play Fresh Kills, directed by Wilson Milam, whilst still at the University Of East Anglia where he was studying Drama and Creative Writing.

Already a stalwart of the National Youth Theatre, his performance at the Court led to a variety of theatrical experiences at the National Theatre: in the award winning History Boys (directed by Nick Hytner), On The Shore Of The Wide World (directed by Sarah Frankcom) and also in the acclaimed trio of plays Burn / Citizenship / Chatroom (directed by Anna Mackmin).

These roles led to Matt's first outings on the small screen, alongside Billie Piper in Phillip Pullman's period detective stories, The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North, where he played Jim, right hand man to Billie's detective heroine Sally Lockhart. These pieces were followed by the lead role of Danny in the BBC Two series Party Animals, the brilliantly observed drama set in the world of young politicians.

In a dazzling return to the Royal Court in 2007, Matt played Henry in Polly Stenham's award winning first play That Face, opposite Lindsay Duncan. His performance gained Matt an Evening Standard Best Newcomer nomination and a year later the play had a second life in the West End at the Duke of York's Theatre. In between the two runs, Matt played Guy opposite Christian Slater's Buddy in Swimming With Sharks, Mike Leslie's searing West End adaptation of the 1994 Hollywood film. In this time he also played a lead role in the BAFTA winning BBC One series, The Street, opposite Gina McKee and Lorraine Ashbourne.

Matt has recently completed work on Moses Jones for BBC Two, directed by Michael Offer, in which he plays the lead role of Dan Twentyman, alongside Shaun Parkes in the title role.

[PaulisMine]

If anyone missed the Christmas special - check it out, it's really good, plus, CYBERMEN.
You can find it at www.watchdoctorwho.com

EDIT - FINALLY finished up season 4 last week. It took forever to get the DVDs from NetFlix, but man, how worth the wait!!

[I am the Paulrus]

Found out that actor Matt Smith (a.k.a. the eleventh and current Doctor from "Doctor Who") will be appearing on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on CBS on Thurs., November 16 @ 12:30am EST/ 11:30pm CST.

[the ninth walrus]

i havent seen it yet though no new doctor will beable to mach David tenit

[Clark Kent]

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0ed0ggMaj1qaexsao1_500.jpg

[PaulisMine]

I like the new Doctor...but have not made up my mind yet about Amy. Sometimes I find her incredibly stupid and annoying - other times she is okay. Better with Rory around (I adore Rory).
Donna is my favo companion.

[Clark Kent]

I like the new Doctor...but have not made up my mind yet about Amy. Sometimes I find her incredibly stupid and annoying - other times she is okay. Better with Rory around (I adore Rory).
Donna is my favo companion.


I like Amy, if only as a contrast to Rose and Martha. With Rose and Martha, there was too much romantic fawning and slush. I think the relationship between the Doctor and the companion should be like that between a brother and sister, or a professor and a student.

[I am the Paulrus]

For once and for all, I think i would be a great idea if they did a flashback episode of DW where the 11th Doctor would tell what led to and happened during The Last Great Time War. Cast Paul McGann and Christopher Eccleston to reprise their roles as the 8th and 9th Doctors, Timothy Dalton as Rassilon. Rebuild the TARDIS set from the 1996 DW movie. Show the events of what led to and happened during and after The Last Great Time War. And then show the Doctor's regenerating from the 8th to his 9th self and how the TARDIS interior got redesigned from the movie to the 9th/10th Doctors' TARDIS. And then to conclude, what brought him to Earth involving The Nestene Consciousness in the episode "Rose" that re-launched the series. This episode would bridge the 1996 DW telly movie to the current series.

[Zimmerman The Gnome]

Wow, that would take a bit of planning! Doubt Eccelston would do it and the movie was shit so maybe best leaving in the past

[I am the Paulrus]

Question regarding the Cybermen: Since DW returned to the airwaves in 2005, a newly redesigned Cybermen from a parallel universe have been shown via John Lumic in 2006. In the series one episode, "Dalek", they show a classic Cybermen head in a showcase in Henry van Statten's alien museum. There has never been any reference an/or appearance of the original Cybermen from the planet Mondas (accept for an appearance of the mask or two). Were they somehow wiped out in a battle or galatic catastrophe? Have they kept quiet all this time? Were they somehow written out? There's been no mention of what happened to them. Or could we see the classic Cybermen reappear again? Could we see a faceoff of Classic Cybermen vs. New Cybermen? Or Classic Cybermen and New Cybermen joing forces to fight the Daleks?

[I am the Paulrus]

‎'Doctor Who': is Sophia Myles the new companion?

By Jenna Busch

January 13, 2012

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/01/doctor-who-is-sophia-myles-the-new-companion.html

"Doctor Who" show runner Steven Moffat just tweeted something that set the Whovians all atwitter. He may have just revealed the identity of the newest companion. Fans of "Doctor Who" are still in mourning for the departure of companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill) but a fan favorite might be joining the cast.

Now, we're not sure if this is the way to interpret the tweet from @steven_moffat, but judge for yourself.

Right EVERYBODY who follows me, go and follow @SophiaMyles - spin that fireplace. NOW. I'll explain later. Or not.

Sophia Myles tweeted back: "Watch this (fire)place," and "The plot thickens..."

If you recall, Myles played Mme. Pompadour in "The Girl in the Fireplace," which is widely touted as one of the show's best episodes. (We'd also add "The Doctor's Wife" in there.) While we'd love to see her back, we're not sure the famous character would be a full companion.

[twovirgins]

Amy is hot :P

[I am the Paulrus]

Emmerdale's Jenna-Louise Coleman teams up with Dr Who as the Time Lord's new companion

http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/28100000/Jenna-Louise-Coleman-jenna-louise-coleman-28141246-277-413.png
Jenna-Louise Coleman

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

By Paul Revoir and Larisa Brown

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2117994/Emmerdale-girl-teams-Dr-Who-Time-Lords-new-companion.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Former Emmerdale actress Jenna-Louise Coleman is to replace Karen Gillan in Doctor Who as the Time Lord's new companion, it was revealed last night.

The BBC will announce today that the 25-year old has been hired to take over the role, after Miss Gillan's character Amy Pond leaves the show in the next series.

Miss Coleman, from Blackpool, who also featured in BBC school drama Waterloo Road, carries on the tradition of glamorous sidekicks, having been twice nominated for 'Sexiest Female' at the British Soap Awards.

She will line up alongside the current Doctor, Matt Smith, and follows in the footsteps of Catherine Tate and Billie Piper as the time traveller's assistant.
A BBC source told the Mail: 'It is one of biggest roles in TV. She is set to rock into the big time in a role like no other.'

[I am the Paulrus]

Jenna-Louise Coleman Announced as New Companion!

21st Mar 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_120321_02/Jenna-Louise_Coleman_Announced_as_New_Companion

Official news released this morning reveals that Jenna-Louise Coleman will be the next Doctor Who companion...

As Doctor Who fans we are all familiar with the regular and often heart wrenching departure of the Doctor's companions but this is often accompanied with anticipation and excitement at what may lie ahead.

We've known about the Ponds departure since it was announced by lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat following a screening of this year's Christmas Special, The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe at London's Television Centre. At the time he didn't give much away on how Amy and Rory would make their departure but did reveal the Doctor Would be getting a new 'friend' and now, after months of rumours and speculation the news we've all been waiting for was finally released this morning in the following press statement...

Jenna-Louise Coleman has beaten hundreds of hopefuls to become the new companion to Doctor Who, it was announced today by Steven Moffat.

Twenty-five year old Jenna from Blackpool will star alongside the 11th Time Lord, Matt Smith, to mark the biggest year in the show's history.

Best known for her roles in Emmerdale (Jasmine Thomas) and Waterloo Road (Lindsay James), Jenna will replace Karen Gillan when she and Arthur Darvill bow out of the show in a heartbreaking departure after one final series of rollercoaster voyages later this year on BBC One.

Jenna says: "I'm beyond excited, I can't wait to get cracking; working alongside Matt I know is going to be enormous fun and a huge adventure."

The Doctor will meet his new friend in a dramatic turn of events as the show builds towards its enormous, climactic 50th anniversary year - full of thrills, adventures and big surprises. Series seven is currently filming and comprises 14 big, blockbuster-movie episodes - each a brand new epic adventure featuring new monsters and some familiar foes as you've never seen them before.

Lead writer and Executive Producer, Steven Moffat, says: "It always seems impossible when you start casting these parts, but when we saw Matt and Jenna together, we knew we had our girl. She's funny and clever and exactly mad enough to step on board the TARDIS.

"It's not often the Doctor meets someone who can talk even faster than he does, but it's about to happen. Jenna is going to lead him his merriest dance yet. And that's all you're getting for now. Who she's playing, how the Doctor meets her, and even where he finds her, are all part of one of the biggest mysteries the Time Lord ever encounters. Even by the Doctor's standards, this isn't your usual boy meets girl."

Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC One, adds "As we approach Doctor Who's 50th anniversary it's great to welcome a new companion to the TARDIS. I feel confident the Doctor will look after her in his own very unique style."

In 2011 Jenna made her big screen debut in Captain America: The First Avenger and is soon to star as Annie Desmond in ITV1's Titanic. She has just finished filming on Stephen Poliakoff's Dancing On The Edge for BBC Two.

[johnnymain]

Not seen Coleman act before but will see how she goes.

To be honest, the programme's less good since Moffatt took over, in my opinion.

I've been watching "Doctor Who" since 1978, and I can't put my finger on specifics, but it's just less enjoyable now than even the Sylvester McCoy stuff, and a lot of that was *pretty* ropey!

:smile1: