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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    UK viewers (will likely be on the iPlayer) Doctor Who at the Proms 2024, Tuesday at 4:10pm.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2024 Posts: 25,515
    Bought Murray Gold Doctor Who CD today from the first era of RTD, the music is excellent really enjoying the listen.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Completely forgot this is on tonight!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    The War Games in colour was an absolute treat, this new edit and alot has been cut runs at breakneck speed they have done a remarkable job here. I like the original 10 episodes though it is a bit repetitive at times and does drag.

    The War Games is a very good story and utterly bonkers at times, so much fun. The reworking of the score is great, I heard Master like themes in there which I liked, I will definitely try to buy this new score.

    Bloody brilliant a must watch for fans, the War Chief is one of many great proto Masters, in my head canon I like to think he is an earlier incarnation of The Master.

    There is one obvious issue with this cut though if you have seen the original episodes it really won't matter.

    The final act gave me chills, glad I watched this on Christmas Day it was amazing.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Joy To The World was ok for the most part ignoring some problems. Moffat is a far superior writer than RTD. This episide felt like a Matt Smith era episode, I liked the Anita segment.

    Not sure what to make of the ending, it smacked of the tag on ending to Capaldi penultimate episode when Billy did what ever she did.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2024 Posts: 25,515
    Season 2 Trailer
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Apparently the Sylvia Trench in the Christmas special was indeed intended to be our Sylvia Trench! :)

    https://mashable.com/article/doctor-who-sylvia-trench-james-bond
  • GerardGerard
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    Yes, that's what I gathered elsewhere. Nice touch, methinks.

    As for me, I found the episode quite entertaining, and at times quite moving (poor Joy ! I know how she feels.) But ultimately, it's a romp, with a few great moments. And BTW, I lodged in the Sandringham Hotel the four times I went to Cardiff. Nice hotel, but no elevator (so not wheelchair accesssible), and Saint Mary's Street is far from being the quietest street in Cardiff.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I thought it was cracking fun, actually; probably Gatwa's best episode so far.
    I'm hoping Moffat will be back for more at some point, but it's still good to know that Dr Who can still be as good as this.

    It's looking like the Disney deal may be over from various hints around the place, and that production on Series 3 is looking no closer to starting, but hopefully they can find a new partner if they need one (and hang on to Gatwa).
  • GerardGerard
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    Good news : Tom Baker is now a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. I think the general consensus here will be : It was about time !

    https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/new-year-honours-list-2025-tom-baker-sarah-lancashire-newsupdate/
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Joy To The World got 6.2 million viewers in the seven day figures: that's great.
  • CharmianBondCharmianBond Pett Bottom, Kent
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    It's growing on me, I wish we'd seen more of Nicola Coughlan but it manages to be both cozy and deeply political in a way in which I think Doctor Who has a responsibility to do.

    Plus in what might be Moffat's final story (but he's always saying that) him putting Sylvia Trench in the show and making her queer is why I love his work so very much.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Final Christmas ratings have it in sixth place for Christmas Day, beating The King, Strictly and EastEnders.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    I can't believe it has been 15 years since the 11th Doctor crash landed onto our screens. I'll be marking the occasion with a rewatch of Series 5 in April.

    doctor-who-11th-doctor.gif
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited January 9 Posts: 25,515
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    I can't believe it has been 15 years since the 11th Doctor crash landed onto our screens. I'll be marking the occasion with a rewatch of Series 5 in April.

    doctor-who-11th-doctor.gif

    My favourite Doctor,The Eleventh Hour was a brilliant debut to the greatest season, certainly of the modern era.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    My fave nuWho Doctor too, although wrapping up the 2005 era again recently, I was reminded of how great 9th/10th/12th were.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    I can't believe it has been 15 years since the 11th Doctor crash landed onto our screens. I'll be marking the occasion with a rewatch of Series 5 in April.

    doctor-who-11th-doctor.gif

    My favourite Doctor,The Eleventh Hour was a brilliant debut to the greatest season, certainly of the modern era.

    I would go out on a limb and say that The Eleventh Hour is the best debut story, of any Doctor classic or modern. The early scenes with the Doctor little Amelia were so wholesome.

    And what can I say about Matt Smith that I haven't already. Not an obvious choice, but one that ended up being so so perfect.
  • GerardGerard
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    From the smae channel that gave you the medals of James Bond (which I covered in another thread), here are the medals of Brigadier General Sir Alistair Gorodon Lethbridge-Stewart :

  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    I can't believe it has been 15 years since the 11th Doctor crash landed onto our screens. I'll be marking the occasion with a rewatch of Series 5 in April.

    doctor-who-11th-doctor.gif

    My favourite Doctor,The Eleventh Hour was a brilliant debut to the greatest season, certainly of the modern era.

    I would go out on a limb and say that The Eleventh Hour is the best debut story, of any Doctor classic or modern. The early scenes with the Doctor little Amelia were so wholesome.

    And what can I say about Matt Smith that I haven't already. Not an obvious choice, but one that ended up being so so perfect.

    The Rebel Flesh two parter is one of my favourites, Smith is incredible. There is a scene with Amy that is shocking initially until you see the genius ending. Man that era was good for the most part.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 14,753
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    I can't believe it has been 15 years since the 11th Doctor crash landed onto our screens. I'll be marking the occasion with a rewatch of Series 5 in April.

    doctor-who-11th-doctor.gif

    My favourite Doctor,The Eleventh Hour was a brilliant debut to the greatest season, certainly of the modern era.

    I would go out on a limb and say that The Eleventh Hour is the best debut story, of any Doctor classic or modern. The early scenes with the Doctor little Amelia were so wholesome.

    And what can I say about Matt Smith that I haven't already. Not an obvious choice, but one that ended up being so so perfect.

    The Rebel Flesh two parter is one of my favourites, Smith is incredible. There is a scene with Amy that is shocking initially until you see the genius ending. Man that era was good for the most part.
    Yeah that ending with the shoes was great.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,515
    QBranch wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    I can't believe it has been 15 years since the 11th Doctor crash landed onto our screens. I'll be marking the occasion with a rewatch of Series 5 in April.

    doctor-who-11th-doctor.gif

    My favourite Doctor,The Eleventh Hour was a brilliant debut to the greatest season, certainly of the modern era.

    I would go out on a limb and say that The Eleventh Hour is the best debut story, of any Doctor classic or modern. The early scenes with the Doctor little Amelia were so wholesome.

    And what can I say about Matt Smith that I haven't already. Not an obvious choice, but one that ended up being so so perfect.

    The Rebel Flesh two parter is one of my favourites, Smith is incredible. There is a scene with Amy that is shocking initially until you see the genius ending. Man that era was good for the most part.
    Yeah that ending with the shoes was great.

    Smith interpretation of the material added a lot of depth to the character. Smith one of the best actors ever in the role.
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