Doctor Who: Series 10 - Discussion Thread [13TH DOCTOR REVEALED]

[Firewire]

Loved the episode.

[Scarlett.]

Also, it was never actually revealed what the Hybrid is, we just heard theories, I expect it to come to fruition at the end of Capaldi's run. I wouldnt be surprised if 10's first episode is set on Gallifrey.

[Lostie!]

I ended up accidentally spoiling Clara's survival for myself before I watched it and I expected to hate that since it might undermine the impact of her exit, but I actually respect the way they did it. I like that her facing the raven hasn't been undone, just put on hold for a while, and the Doctor forgetting Clara was a nice unexpected twist when the companion being forced to forget the Doctor would be the typical expectation.

I also liked Donald Sumpter turning out to be Rassilon, just a shame he was so underused. I hope he returns (still played by Sumpter) in the near future.

[Morgan.]

Lov flying in an American Diner me!

[Tom4784]

Sensational.

[Sticks]

I loved when the Doctor played Clara's theme on the guitar

I heard that Peter Capaldi does play the guitar, (correct me if that is not correct), so I did wonder if that actually was him playing that bit of "The Impossible Girl"

[Jarrod]

Updating the thread ready for S10 and the discussions to come!

[Firewire]

The Christmas special looks fun this year rather than depressing as it has been for the last few years! Greg Davies looks hilarious.

[AProducer'sWetDream]

I heard that Peter Capaldi does play the guitar, (correct me if that is not correct), so I did wonder if that actually was him playing that bit of "The Impossible Girl"

:flutter: if that's true. I know he used to be in a band so it very well could be!

[Pete.]

Honestly one of the best :flutter:

[armand.kay]

Is it just me who is really not enjoying this series its one of the worst ones yet! I've had to force myself to get through it and only because I've been a fan for so long and invested so much time into the show.

[Pete.]

It's been very hit and miss - the good ones have been very good and the bad ones have been awful

[AProducer'sWetDream]

Really? I've found this series to be really consistent with only two 'bad' episodes ('The Girl Who Died' and 'Sleep No More', although the former is far superior to the latter, imo). If it wasn't for Sleep No More and some elements of last night's episode I didn't like, this would have been my favourite series of the revival.

[armand.kay]

It's been very hit and miss - the good ones have been very good and the bad ones have been awful

The last 3 episodes are the only really good ones for me but the others have either been a rage or just awful.

[Glenn.]

I watched last nights again and I think its one of the best finales for a few years. Once you make peace with the story veering off to 'lets save Clara even though she died two episodes ago' its actually a beautiful ending for her.

I also love the new sonic screwdriver and want one.

[armand.kay]

I was so relieved to the the sonic screwdriver that I didn't notice it was new m.

[Pete.]

The last 3 episodes are the only really good ones for me but the others have either been a rage or just awful.
The Zygon and Dalek serials were cute too

[Tom4784]

The only episodes I didn't like this season was the first one and the two parter with the ghosts. I've enjoyed everything else.

[Jarrod]

Personally, Series 9 is up there as one of my favourites. It has been an extremely strong series with some pretty great stories. The only one I didn't like was Sleep No More and The Girl Who Died. They both lacked something but the rest has been absolutely fantastic.

The Magician's Apprentice and The Witch's Familiar has got to be up there as one of the best opening stories to a series. The reintroduction of Davros and the twist of The Doctor saving him was a great storyline.

Under The Lake and Before the Flood felt like classic Doctor Who in the sense that they just told a story of The Doctor and Clara and an adventure to save some people instead of complicated plot devices we've seen in recent series.

The Girl Who Died and The Woman Who Lived aren't so strong. The first part of this two parter felt slow and boring, with Ashildr really having no real purpose. The Woman Who Lived was a little better and it was interesting to see what happened to "Me" after The Doctor left her to live.

The Zygon Invasion and The Zygon Inversion were my favourite episodes of the series. I was so happy to see the Zygons return after the 50th, and it was great to see what happened after The 11th Doctor left earth with the peace treaty. The story was great, the way it carried on was brilliant and I loved the speech The Doctor made at the end of the second episode.

Sleep No More was an extremely weak episode, which is unfortunate because it's by Mark Gatiss. It felt boring with the idea of "found footage" just not working for Doctor Who.

Face The Raven was an interesting episode to watch. I found the idea of bringing back "Me" and having her look after aliens in a hidden street a good plot idea for her story. I didn't like how we didn't exactly get the full story behind Rigsy and it felt like he'd just been plonked in the middle of the story for no reason. Clara's death and facing the raven was a perfect heartbreaking end for a companion I've adored since she was introduced.

Heaven Sent was some groundbreaking television from Capaldi. To see him take on the entire episode himself apart from the odd appearance from Jenna Coleman in his mind was pure genius. It really did cement his portrayal as The Doctor and proved to everyone he IS capable of being The Doctor and that he can be just as good as his counterparts. Not only that, the story was such a good idea. I loved how The Doctor was stuck inside the confession dial and had to fight his way out.

Hell Bent felt like an epic finale in the trailers with the teases of Gallifrey, Daleks, Cybermen and Weeping Angels, When watching it however it did let me down a little. I felt like The Doctor returning to his home planet should have been so much bigger and it turned into a show about saving Clara rather than The Doctor's big return. That said, I did like how it ended and how The Doctor forgot Clara after breaking every rule to save her.

[Scarlett.]

I think we'll get to see a proper Gallifrey episode next series, and I kinda expect that Rassilon will be revealed as the "War Minister" lol

[Jarrod]

I think we'll get to see a proper Gallifrey episode next series, and I kinda expect that Rassilon will be revealed as the "War Minister" lol

I hope we get a few more Gallifrey episodes to make up for the lack of what we saw in Hell Bent.

[Firewire]

erm anyone else confused

[Sticks]

Moffat Tying up a loose end with RTD's and David Tennant's time

See the episodes, The Library and Forest of the Dead where River-Song dies.

[Lostie!]

Thought it was a bit of a meh episode for the most part but I loved the ending at the Singing Towers.

[MB.]

Queen of storing diamonds in her tits

(that's the first episode I paid attention to all series so yay?)

[Scarlett.]

I liked the episode, was nice to have some OTT fun after the seriousness of S9

[Jarrod]

Doctor Who entertained 5.77 million (29.4%) last night! Considering all TV ratings were down and the highest was just 6 Million, Doctor Who did extremely well and the percentage is excellent.

[Tom4784]

It was a good episode, very fun.

[Jarrod]

Updated the OP with the complete Series 9 ratings. Series 9 officially averaged at 6.03 Million throughout the run.

[armand.kay]

Really enjoyed the Christmas episode. I was honestly dreading how awful it would be after how bad all the recent xmas specials had been.

[armand.kay]

The Zygon and Dalek serials were cute too

The zygon serial was pretty good imo, the darker one just pissed me off so much I was ready to skip this entire series, the last 3 were brilliant, but everything else was just ok if not a bit cringe worthy at times.

[Tom4784]

Really enjoyed the Christmas episode. I was honestly dreading how awful it would be after how bad all the recent xmas specials had been.

The Christmas Carol was the best special they ever did tbh.

[Pete.]

Loved it :love:

River is one of the greatest creations in TV imo

[Jarrod]

Doctor Who will return for a Christmas Special in 2016 and a full series in 2017. Moffat has stood down as showrunner and the 10th series will be his last. Chris Chibnall takes over from series 11 onwards.

[Sticks]

So what is the source that there is no 10th series this year?

[Firewire]

Source is in here: http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=296214

[Sticks]

Should we not merge that thread into this one?

I would use the reporting button, but the rules on what we can report are quite narrow.

[Sticks]

And this is what you get if you try and report any post

This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising messages, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts.

We should be able to use the report function if we think threads need to be merged or if someone is way off topic, which this post is in danger of going, so nuff said.

[Pete.]

I hope they're returning to the spring schedule, otherwise we'll have to wait 2 years for another series

[Ross.]

I preferred it in the Autumn tbh :(

[Jarrod]

Rahkee Thakrar is tipped to become the new companion.. thoughts?

[Sticks]

Whoever is tipped to be the next companion, probably won't

[BBJordan]

New Companion is getting announced on Saturday during Match of the Day

”We can officially confirm that the new Doctor Who companion will be revealed exclusively on BBC One Match of the Day Live (MOTD Live) on Saturday 23 April, during half-time of the FA Cup semi-final between Everton and Manchester United.”

Full Article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/entries/e2714395-d422-4687-b89c-441834ba70f3

[Daniel.]

What was the best season of doctor who from the new ones im perching on netflixc

[Firewire]

8 and 9 were consistently good

[Firewire]

If you mean new as in post 2005 then 1-2 are the best

[Daniel.]

I watched them when I was a kid, I didn't watch half of 3 onwards

I find the new companions and Doctors snoozes

[Jarrod]

Series Two :love:

[Marsh.]

What was the best season of doctor who from the new ones im perching on netflixc

If you want the best doctor/companion combo then go for series 4. :flutter:

[Marsh.]

During Match of the Day. :unsure: How odd.

[Marsh.]

I watched them when I was a kid, I didn't watch half of 3 onwards

I find the new companions and Doctors snoozes

Was it the second half of 3 you didn't watch?

If so, I recommend watching Human Nature/Family of Blood and Blink.

[Daniel.]

I watched Blink and it was ok.

[Moosething]

I love series 4

[Pete.]

Blink <3

[Headie]

I stopped watching ever since Capaldi became the new doctor, not because I dislike him but just because I was getting bored of it tbh, it felt quite repetitive at times. I might try watching it again but idk.

The Rose, Martha and Donna eras were my fave <3 I can't decide who my fave companion is tbh (Amy and Clara included)

[Marsh.]

Yeah, I think this gap until the next series in 2017 was the ideal time to bring in a new writer tbh. Moffat's version has got really old.
But, it's another two years yet. :worry:

[Pete.]

Martha > Rose > Donna > Amy > Clara

All 5 are amazing though

[Marsh.]

Donna > Rose > Clara > Martha > Amy

Although in terms of quality of stories, Amy and Martha had it better than Clara.

[Mokka]

Amy was bad ... but Clara killed companions for me. I love Capaldi though. He deserves better then Clara

[Daniel.]

so the post david tennant series arent worth watching?

[Pete.]

I liked Season 7 (?) - the River and Astronaut storyline

[Oaker]

3/5/8/9 >>>

[Ross.]

Amy was bad ... but Clara killed companions for me. I love Capaldi though. He deserves better then Clara

love yourself Clara IS amazing :nono:

[Firewire]

love yourself Clara IS amazing :nono:

I agree I LOVED her

[Mokka]

love yourself Clara IS amazing :nono:

sure sure Cassandra stan :idc:

[Sticks]

I liked Season 7 (?) - the River and Astronaut storyline

That series 6

[Lostie!]

Was it the second half of 3 you didn't watch?

If so, I recommend watching Human Nature/Family of Blood and Blink.

One of the very best DW stories imo :clap1:

Harry Lloyd is one of my favourite guest stars, he was brilliant.

[Marsh.]

Although, as much as I hated Amy, she had one of the better exit stories with The Angels in Manhattan.

I don't think it's very popular but I loved that.

[BBJordan]

A new teaser just aired on BBC1 after Eastenders and from what I saw it showed 2 sets of legs running, so we must be getting a trailer tomorrow?!

EDIT: found it: https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/723595220793741312

[Denver]

So a women is confirmed? I was hoping a new dynamic with a man

[Greg!]

I would be perched if this show didn't die after series 4

[VanessaFeltz.]

i stopped watching after 50th year anniversary.

It turned trash after 10th doctor and donna left though.

Donna >>>>>>>>>>>

[BBJordan]

So a women is confirmed? I was hoping a new dynamic with a man

I believe so. If I can recall, There was an interview where Peter said he didn't want a male companion so I don't think it would've happened.

[Marsh.]

One of the very best DW stories imo :clap1:

Harry Lloyd is one of my favourite guest stars, he was brilliant.

Yeah, he's in Marcella. Recognised his voice. :laugh:

[Marsh.]

So to warrant a MOTD slot it must be an already known actress?

Kind of random to announce a new up and coming actress.

[Samm]

Georgina Campbell is one of the high favourites I really really hope she gets it, I loved her on murdered by my boyfriend she's an amazing actress and this would really push her career into the mainstream :love:

here's what she looks like

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/gc/472886488-georgina-campbell-winner-of-the-leading-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=GkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7Qbn0ZMUsapJNWUqDsEgfhc%2B5qA OjxgY225pRSdDgpLb4C1uNhDrhpP1OKLFgzFCpqA%3D%3D http://www.rachellsmith.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Georgina_Campbell_02-600x771.jpg

[Samm]

So to warrant a MOTD slot it must be an already known actress?

Kind of random to announce a new up and coming actress.

I don't know since Pearl Mackie is a newcomer and is a high favourite, she's also just started following Jenna and Freema on twitter as well

[Cal.]

Hope its Shabs from EE

[BBJordan]

I don't know since Pearl Mackie is a newcomer and is a high favourite, she's also just started following Jenna and Freema on twitter as well

She also followed the casting producer for doctor who so possibly :shrug:

[Denver]

Georgina looks similar to Freema

[Denver]

I could definitely see someone like the one who played Nancy in EastEnders do it and wouldn't surprise me with the announcement a day after she left the soap

[Denver]

I think they needs someone wel known to reignite interest

[BBJordan]

I know there is already a thread, but may as well put it into here:

New Companion has been announced!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03rzc48

[Marsh.]

The BBC has confirmed that new Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall is "exploring" new ways to write the series.

One suggestion is for Doctor Who to adopt a US-style writers' room, where Chibnall would head a group of scribes in hashing out storylines for each series together.

Under the current system used by Steven Moffat, the showrunner develops storylines and episode concepts that he either writes himself or hands off to others.

A BBC spokesperson told the Radio Times: "It's still very early days and no fixed model has been decided upon yet.

"Chris Chibnall as the new showrunner will write his own episodes and is currently exploring different ways of working with new and established writers on the show."

BBC officials are said to have already met with union officials to develop a workable plan to potentially enable a Doctor Who writers' room.

"If it's what the BBC wants and it's what the writers want it then it's fine by us," former Writers' Guild of Great Britain general secretary Bernie Corbett said.

There's still a way to go before such a change would come into effect on Doctor Who.

Steven Moffat is currently plotting series 10 to air in 2017 - marking his swansong as Doctor Who showrunner.

Moffat is responsible for introducing new companion Pearl Mackie, before handing over the franchise to Chris Chibnall.

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/doctor-who/news/a792825/doctor-who-bbc-says-new-showrunner-chris-chibnall-is-exploring-new-ways-of-writing-the-series/

[Firewire]

Looks like he's going for a more serialised show then with less individual episodes and more of a story-arc like Broadchurch.

Not sure if it'll work or not. The thing about Doctor Who is you can watch each week and it's totally different.

[Marsh.]

I think having more writers having an input into the show will be beneficial.

Having one man who is in control of where the show goes overall and stuff really bogs it down and they can get really too far up their own arse. They need a few people who can step in and say "That's sh*t". :laugh:

[Samm]

Looks like he's going for a more serialised show then with less individual episodes and more of a story-arc like Broadchurch.

Not sure if it'll work or not. The thing about Doctor Who is you can watch each week and it's totally different.

Hopefully not, I miss when there was a completely different story each episode, why can't we just have slitheens trying to take over the world then something different next week.

But I'll hold out and won't judge till it airs as long as the story arc is good, I haven't seen broadchruch though so I don't know much about him.

[Marsh.]

I think he's written for Doctor Who before hasn't he?

[Tom4784]

They'll probably keep the individual stories but add more of an arc beyond the usual use of keywords or recurring imagery.

[Marsh.]

They'll probably keep the individual stories but add more of an arc beyond the usual use of keywords or recurring imagery.

Hopefully they can write an arc they can keep track of unlike Moffat. :worry:

[Rob!]

Serialised Doctor Who could be an amazing thing....if they do it right.

[Marsh.]

I'm glad he's trying to strive for new ways of doing things, the show is going stale at the mo.

[Marsh.]

Peter Capaldi nominated for Lead Actor at the Emmy's. :clap1:

BBC America is apparently now a co-producer though. Don't know if that's a good thing. :worry:

[Pete.]

Doctor Who's Miracle Day is coming?

[Sticks]

Peter Capaldi nominated for Lead Actor at the Emmy's. :clap1:

BBC America is apparently now a co-producer though. Don't know if that's a good thing. :worry:

My understanding is that the 8th Doctor tv movie with Paul Maghan was meant to be a pilot for an American done Doctor Who series, but it did not do so well and none of the networks wanted it.

[Marsh.]

My understanding is that the 8th Doctor tv movie with Paul Maghan was meant to be a pilot for an American done Doctor Who series, but it did not do so well and none of the networks wanted it.

I don't get what that has to do with it. :worry:

[Mokka]

Peter Capaldi nominated for Lead Actor at the Emmy's. :clap1:

BBC America is apparently now a co-producer though. Don't know if that's a good thing. :worry:

Yay!

Capaldi :flutter:

[Scarlett.]

Doctor Who's Miracle Day is coming?

BBC America is part of the part of the BBC as a whole, Starz isn't :laugh: Basically, I imagine it means that there will be a bigger budgets.

[Scarlett.]

O-6_RDESNqQ

[Jarrod]

David Suchet joins Doctor Who

avid Suchet will appear in the new series of Doctor Who, the BBC announced today. The Poirot star will play “the Landlord” in an episode of the BBC One show written by playwright Mike Bartlett (King Charles III, Doctor Foster).

The Bafta-winning actor is just the latest in a series of guest stars to have been announced for the 10th series of the sci-fi show, which is set to air in early 2017. The Royle Family’s Ralph Little is set to make an appearance, while Matt Lucas has also confirmed that he will be returning to the programme, reprising his character Nardole from the 2015 Christmas Special.

Also joining the show next year is British actress Pearl Mackie, as the Doctor's latest companion, Bill.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/tv/2016/08/16/david-suchet-doctor-who-xlarge_trans++x1rGucoo2J_ExhuM2sOt-9y5zyGCNovvQxxhbnCZIlQ.jpg

As yet, no details have been revealed about the character Suchet will play, though a newly-released image shows his character in a striped, plum-coloured suit, recalling both 12th Doctor Peter Capaldi’s purple velvet jacket, and 10th Doctor David Tennant’s pinstriped suits. It’s possible that Suchet’s character could be another iteration of the Time Lord – or he might just be a snazzy dresser.

The 10th series will be the last outing for long-serving Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat as showrunner. Moffat, who has helmed the show since 2008, will be handing over the reins to Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall, who has previously worked as head writer for the BBC's Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/08/16/david-suchet-to-star-in-doctor-who/

[Lostie!]

Brilliant actor, I'm really excited to see what his role entails :clap1:

[Marsh.]

Saw this on DS the other day. :clap1: Excellent casting.

Just hope they're wrong about it being connected to "The Lodger" and James Corden is not returning. :worry:

[Rob!]

Here for Poirot in the Tardis :clap1:

[Scarlett.]

David Suchet is great, looking forward to him in Doctor Who.

[Lostie!]

Here for Poirot in the Tardis :clap1:

Capaldi was in an episode of Poirot so it'll be cool seeing them onscreen together again so many years later :laugh:

[BBJordan]

It's heavily rumoured & basically confirmed due to set pictures of the scripts that the title of Series 10 Episode 1 is

A Star in her Eyes


Got this information from this tweet:

https://twitter.com/hdproductions70/status/766751107116896256

[Scarlett.]

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[Jarrod]

Apparently the Christmas Special is some of Moffat's best work on Doctor Who...

I'll wait and see before getting too excited.

[Jarrod]

BREAKING: Doctor Who will return on Christmas Day with The Return of Doctor Mysterio

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[Marsh.]

Not Doctor Who trying to go all Marvel on us. :umm2:

[Firewire]

Ooh Justin Chatwin :amazed:

[Scarlett.]

This looks good :D

[Pete.]

The only thing I want this Christmas is a new opening sequence/theme with an inspired storyline but I doubt I'm getting either

https://media.giphy.com/media/26tn1BvhAxxj5v80E/giphy.gifi

[Jarrod]

The only thing I want this Christmas is a new opening sequence/theme with an inspired storyline but I doubt I'm getting either

https://media.giphy.com/media/26tn1BvhAxxj5v80E/giphy.gifi

I'd love a new title sequence but if they're going to do that, they probably won't introduce it until the full series with Bills, and even then it'll only be in use for a year because I suspect Chibnall will want to introduce his own.

[Marsh.]

Yeah, I'd rather Moffat not introduce a new theme/titles, Tardis and stuff like that so Chibnall can fully create his own direction in 2018.

[Jarrod]

Yeah, I'd rather Moffat not introduce a new theme/titles, Tardis and stuff like that so Chibnall can fully create his own direction in 2018.

I'm expecting something similar to the 2010 takeover - the logo needs a bit of a refresh. It's been the same font etc since Series 5 now.

[Rob!]

Well I enjoyed that

[Scarlett.]

I didnt expect to like Nardole as much as I do now, lol. Kinda want hint to be a full time companion.

[Firewire]

The episode was a bit of a mess because there wasn't really any need for the doctor

I love Justin Chatwin though

[Oaker]

The episode was alright tbh. It got dull in the middle but I enjoyed it.

Series 10 looks like a mess though - those robots looked awful :omgno:

[Ashley.]

I just caught the trailer for the next series. Blimey, what's happened to this show? :worry:

[Firewire]

Yeah series 10 looks poor

I think Steven is just going all out for his final series which is a shame as series 9 was solid

[MB.]

I didn't care for series 9 so I'll welcome anything slightly different tbh

[Pete.]

I thought the episode was fine, but the 15 minute extension from a normal one was really felt. The River bit was lovely and got my thinking
Maybe parts of Moffat's finale will see River escape from the library (somehow) and then that will leading into the return of Torchwood & River teaming up with Jack?

As the for the Series 10 trailer I thought it was... fine.

[Jarrod]

I thought the episode was fine, but the 15 minute extension from a normal one was really felt. The River bit was lovely and got my thinking
Maybe parts of Moffat's finale will see River escape from the library (somehow) and then that will leading into the return of Torchwood & River teaming up with Jack?

As the for the Series 10 trailer I thought it was... fine.

Torchwood was a RTD creation and as far as the BBC are concerned the series ended on television and it's future lies with the Big Finish Audio stories. I don't think it'll ever happen that way unfortunately.

[Jarrod]

Just 5.7 Million people tuned in to watch the special, the least watched Christmas episode ever. Official rating will be released in due course.

Christmas 2005 - The Christmas Invasion: 9.84 Million
Christmas 2006 - The Runaway Bride: 9.35 Million
Christmas 2007 - Voyage of The Damned: 13.31 Million (Also the most watched DW episode since 2005)
Christmas 2008 - The Next Doctor: 13.10 Million
Christmas 2009 - The End of Time Part 1: 12.04 Million
New Years Day 2010 - The End of Time Part 2: 12.27 Million
Christmas 2010 - A Christmas Carol: 12.11 Million
Christmas 2011 - The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe: 10.77 Million
Christmas 2012 - The Snowmen: 9.87 Million
Christmas 2013 - The Time Of The Doctor: 11.14 Million
Christmas 2014 - Last Christmas: 8.28 Million
Christmas 2015 - The Husbands of River Song: 7.69 Million

[Pete.]

The Overnight rating is the same as Husbands of RS (5.8) and bearing in mind that ratings magnets Bake Off, Strictly and Mrs Brown got 6.1 its not tragic at all. I predict that it should get ~2M on catch-up so probably the same rating as last year

[Ashley.]

Voyage of the Damned's high rating was thanks to Kylie Minogue... The Next Doctor was heavily promoted, and The End of Time exceeded for obvious reasons so I don't think they'd work well as comparisons.

I'd agree with Pete, an official rating of 7 million sounds fairly reasonable these days.

[Pete.]

I've decided that Sarah Jane, Martha, Barbara, Tegan and Rose are the holy top 5 and in that order

[Rob!]

I've decided that Sarah Jane, Martha, Barbara, Tegan and Rose are the holy top 5 and in that order

Donna appears to be missing

[Pete.]

Donna appears to be missing
She does doesn't she

[Lostie!]

December 28th and I still haven't watched the Christmas special

http://66.media.tumblr.com/0dbdb94820f8bd1211cfeeeea9a301ec/tumblr_mxk0j7JPLR1qd8zg3o7_250.gif

[Oaker]

I've decided that Sarah Jane, Martha, Barbara, Tegan and Rose are the holy top 5 and in that order

But where is legend Ace?

[Pete.]

Actually I'm going to rank all the companions because I'm interested as who's bottom

http://66.media.tumblr.com/0dbdb94820f8bd1211cfeeeea9a301ec/tumblr_mxk0j7JPLR1qd8zg3o7_250.gif

[armand.kay]

I've decided that Sarah Jane, Martha, Barbara, Tegan and Rose are the holy top 5 and in that order

how dare you make such a decision without considering legend Leela

[armand.kay]

Actually I'm going to rank all the companions because I'm interested as who's bottom


i mean theres a first for everything http://i.imgur.com/z0am1Gl.gif

[Pete.]

Not this backlash

[Ashley.]

I've decided that Sarah Jane, Martha, Barbara, Tegan and Rose are the holy top 5 and in that order

Not Martha

[Tom4784]

Rose 2.0 was trash.

[Tom4784]

Actually she wasn't that bad, it's just we needed something different after Rose and we got more of the same pretty much </3

[armand.kay]

Martha is so underrated she literally saved the entire world from the master in her own, without the doctor.

[armand.kay]

In fact Martha did quite a lot on her own while the doctor was incapable of helping out. Martha is an awesome companion and I think her story is quite inspiring.

[Tom4784]

Martha is so underrated she literally saved the entire world from the master in her own, without the doctor.

She was good in her own right but her problem is that she was a lovesick companion that came right after Rose.

I'd appreciate Martha more if we had a different kind of companion first.

[Marsh.]

Plus she was played by a terribly wooden actress which loses her points.

It's quite telling the most popular episode of series 3 gave her about 30 seconds screen time.

The Rose-free series 2 episode was hated and the Donna centric series 4 episode is one of the most popular.

Martha just isn't worthy to lick their boots.

[Lostie!]

The Rose-free series 2 episode was hated.

Yeah but that episode would have been just as dire either way to be fair :laugh:

[Oaker]

I mean Midnight is probably the most popular episode of series 4, yet Donna is only in it for 5 seconds - does that mean Donna was hated? no

[Marsh.]

Yeah but that episode would have been just as dire either way to be fair :laugh:

Shut up when I'm trying to make a point! :oh:

[Marsh.]

I mean Midnight is probably the most popular episode of series 4, yet Donna is only in it for 5 seconds - does that mean Donna was hated? no

It's not though is it? :hee:

[Pete.]

RTD wrote Martha awfully he even wanted to kill her in Journey's End initally. Apart from the stupid unrequited love story, she grows throughout the series and carries Human Nature/Family of Blood/Last of the Time Lords which I couldn't see Rose and Donna doing in my opinion.

Plus she was played by a terribly wooden actress which loses her points.

It's quite telling the most popular episode of series 3 gave her about 30 seconds screen time.

The Rose-free series 2 episode was hated and the Donna centric series 4 episode is one of the most popular.

Martha just isn't worthy to lick their boots.

Freema isn't wooden at all just watch all her other stuff (Law and Order) to see that :unsure:

Not understanding the Blink, Turn Left and Love & Monsters comparison when they're both ends of the DW spectrum and they learnt from the mistakes of L&M on how to do a Doctor-Lite episode properly. It doesn't show that Rose was adored when Jackie was equally liked but she featured heavily.

[Tom4784]

Ew, I had forgotten that the Peter Kay episode existed and was happy in my ignorant bliss.

[Marsh.]

Oh she's improved over the years sure. I've never watched Law and Order but I saw her in something else and she was quite good.

But in Doctor who she was ATROCIOUS. she literally couldn't utter a single word without making the audience cringe. Poor David Tennant.

[Marsh.]

RTD wrote Martha awfully he even wanted to kill her in Journey's End initally. Apart from the stupid unrequited love story, she grows throughout the series and carries Human Nature/Family of Blood/Last of the Time Lords which I couldn't see Rose and Donna doing in my opinion.



Freema isn't wooden at all just watch all her other stuff (Law and Order) to see that :unsure:

Not understanding the Blink, Turn Left and Love & Monsters comparison when they're both ends of the DW spectrum and they learnt from the mistakes of L&M on how to do a Doctor-Lite episode properly. It doesn't show that Rose was adored when Jackie was equally liked but she featured heavily.

"Equally liked"

Sure Jan

[Sticks]

Can't remember the actress name, but Sally Sparrow from blink deserve an honourable mention.

The assistant who never was, but then that position was filled by Freema as Matha

No mention of Clara (Jenna- Louise Coleman)

Jenna seemed quite good in Victoria

[Jarrod]

Martha was a good companion but wasn't the best by far! I much preferred her when she popped up in Torchwood. Companions are usually really hit and miss. I think Amy had such potential but they ruined her by making her The Doctor's mother in law or whatever the pointless River storyline was. (I do adore River though.)

Clara is one of my favourites, post-series 7 that is. The impossible girl stuff wasn't great, but she came into her own in Series 8/9 and was bloody fantastic. I think she carried the series.

[Jarrod]

Couple of rumours for Series 10..

The Flood from The Waters Of Mars could potentially be returning.
The Doctor could face The Valeyard
Enemies in the new season will include the Thames-snake and giant woodlice
The Sea Devils could return
Jenna Coleman could be making a cameo appearance as Clara Oswald
Osgood could be returning

[Ashley.]

I agree that Martha was better in Torchwood. I just found the "head over heels for the Doctor" storyline hard to believe and extremely contrived. It made the third season look like a bad hangover...

[Ashley.]

giant woodlice

https://media.giphy.com/media/Ih2qnHbHlK7pm/giphy.gif

[Pete.]

Would be here for the Valeyard but would anyone understand who he is?

Bring back Omega or Rani tbh

[Ashley.]

It would make sense (I guess) to bring him back considering he's supposed to be an alternate version of the Peter Capaldi Doctor (or something like that) but I could do without him.

[Oaker]

Bringing back the Valeyard is totally something I could see Moffat doing as his 'big finale'.

[Ashley.]

Thank god he's leaving

[Oaker]

Only a year until everyone can complain about Chibnall :laugh:

[Pete.]

I bet he brings back Mel too

[Ashley.]

I don't know what to feel about Chibnall. Some of his Torchwood episodes were alright, but his Doctor Who credits just happen to be the worst episodes of each season.

[Oaker]

Series 10 will be Peter Capaldi's last series.

Just announced on BBC Radio 2

[Ashley.]

Series 10 will be Peter Capaldi's last series.

Just announced on BBC Radio 2

:clap2:

[Lostie!]

:shocked:

[Pete.]

Series 10 will be Peter Capaldi's last series.

Just announced on BBC Radio 2
Bless him but I do agree this is the best time for him to leave

[Ross.]

Oh

[Ashley.]

It's sad because I've adored him in his other works, such as Torchwood, but I just couldn't warm to him as The Doctor (I blame the writing more than anything, though).

[Denver]

Who next then?

[Firewire]

Probably a female

[Firewire]

Lacey Turner please

[MB.]

Not really that surprising, I'd expect Chris Chibnall to want to start fresh (so that makes introducing a new companion now a bit pointless, but oh well)

Personally, I think the replacement should be someone who already has the initials DW

http://images.yuku.com/image/jpg/78fc321b3218474684db99a9a5820887_r.jpeg

[Ashley.]

Lacey Turner please

(A Dalek appears)

http://i.imgur.com/gu5oYzo.gif

[Lostie!]

Oh

If that's shade at Capaldi you can **** off. I won't allow it.

http://i.imgur.com/LPYSDLV.gif

[Lostie!]

Here for David Suchet taking over after the Doctor decides he likes the look of his character's face :fc:

[Pete.]

They're so desperate for ratings that they will develop the Tenth Doctor and Rose story in the parallel universe and you can bookmark me on this one

http://i.imgur.com/LPYSDLV.gif

[Firewire]

(A Dalek appears)

http://i.imgur.com/gu5oYzo.gif

The Doctor hiding from the weeping angels

http://i.imgur.com/YaG1PQn.gif

[Firewire]

Just heard that when the Doctor regenerates he splits into two

http://cdn.entertainmentdaily.com/2016/10/21122934/RonnieRoxy.jpg

[Denver]

Bookmark me for when it is announced as Miranda Hart

[Firewire]

Bookmark me for when it is announced as Miranda Hart

No one would watch

[MB.]

Bookmark me for when it is announced as Miranda Hart

Don't, I already had a heart attack reading the headline "Miranda to join West End Hamilton" the other day

[Firewire]

Series 10 starts 15th April

[Marsh.]

Series 10 will be Peter Capaldi's last series.

Just announced on BBC Radio 2

:(

I wanted him to have a chance at some better material under another show runner.

[Ross.]

If that's shade at Capaldi you can **** off. I won't allow it.

http://i.imgur.com/LPYSDLV.gif

It's not I'm innocent

http://i.imgur.com/LPYSDLV.gif

[Sticks]

Why do you think there will be another series? Declining ratings as someone said earlier, could spell cancellation for the whole franchise.

[Rob!]

Why do you think there will be another series? Declining ratings as someone said earlier, could spell cancellation for the whole franchise.

It's one of the BBC's most profitable products both here and overseas. It's going nowhere.

[Liam-]

Doctor Donna to finally get her chance please

[Denver]

It kind of makes a mockery of the show having another doctor

[Marsh.]

It kind of makes a mockery of the show having another doctor
How so? :umm2:

[Denver]

How so? :umm2:

I'm sure it was noted the Doctor only had so many lives which he used up

[Jamesy]

Why do you think there will be another series? Declining ratings as someone said earlier, could spell cancellation for the whole franchise.
It's already confirmed that Chris Chibnall will be taking over Steven Moffats job for series 11 in 2018, so it won't be cancelled anytime soon.

The show is still hugely popular worldwide and hugely profitable, even with the decline it's had the past few years.

2018 will most likely be like 2010, a new Doctor, new companion, new TARDIS, new look and style for the show. A reboot, which is what the show could do with right now.

[Firewire]

I'm sure it was noted the Doctor only had so many lives which he used up

He was granted another 12 regenerations

[Denver]

The Ice Warriors are returning

[Sticks]

So did Peter actually jump, or was he really pushed?

[Ross.]

It's time for Rakhee Thakrar

[Marsh.]

It's time for Rakhee Thakrar

pISS OFF

[Denver]

The bookies have named Kris Marshall and Olivia Coleman as favourites

[Sticks]

And what odds have they given for a surprise cancellation, remember it has happened once before, and that particular controller who cancelled it, hated it being brought back in 2005.

His name escapes me...

[Denver]

Kris Marshall has also just quit Death In Paradise

[MB.]

That's the only reason he's even been rumoured, it's convenient timing

[Oaker]

It'll probably be someone from Broadchurch

[Marsh.]

David Tennant ha return?

[Firewire]

Julie Hesmondhalgh :fc:

[Marsh.]

Julie Hesmondhalgh :fc:

Cross dressing in another role?

[Ross.]

Julie Hesmondhalgh :fc:

no

[Marsh.]

no
Rude bitch

I suppose you want Olivia colman

[Sticks]

It's already confirmed that Chris Chibnall will be taking over Steven Moffats job for series 11 in 2018, so it won't be cancelled anytime soon.

The show is still hugely popular worldwide and hugely profitable, even with the decline it's had the past few years.

2018 will most likely be like 2010, a new Doctor, new companion, new TARDIS, new look and style for the show. A reboot, which is what the show could do with right now.

An article in the Radio times about the cancellation of Doctor Who (http://www.radiotimes.com/blog/2012-05-17/doctor-who-is-axed) :shocked:

From when it was cancelled by Michael Grade in 1989 :joker:

[Pete.]

I'd be here for Olivia Coleman but they'd have to explain why the Doctor chose the appearance of one of Prisoner Zero's coma patients

[Tom4784]

I'd be here for Olivia Coleman but they'd have to explain why the Doctor chose the appearance of one of Prisoner Zero's coma patients

I don't think they explained in detail why the Doctor chose the face of a Roman guy from Pompeii when Capaldi took over.

[Firewire]

And Freema was in the show before too

[Greg!]

I don't think they explained in detail why the Doctor chose the face of a Roman guy from Pompeii when Capaldi took over.

They actually did, I think it was something to do with Donna forcing him to save him in the Pompeii episode. Can't remember the full explanation tho

[Rob!]

They actually did, I think it was something to do with Donna forcing him to save him in the Pompeii episode. Can't remember the full explanation tho

Something about the Doctor admiring his rescilience in the situation or some such bollocks I think.

[Lostie!]

I didn't even think it was necessary to link them together, same with making Martha the cousin of the woman she played in Army of Ghosts.

[Tom4784]

They actually did, I think it was something to do with Donna forcing him to save him in the Pompeii episode. Can't remember the full explanation tho

I can only remember them making a passing reference to it.

[Marsh.]

An article in the Radio times about the cancellation of Doctor Who (http://www.radiotimes.com/blog/2012-05-17/doctor-who-is-axed) :shocked:

From when it was cancelled by Michael Grade in 1989 :joker:

What's Michael Grade got to do with anything anymore? You seem obsessed.

[Marsh.]

I didn't even think it was necessary to link them together, same with making Martha the cousin of the woman she played in Army of Ghosts.

The only time I liked it was when they made Eve Myles Torchwood character a descendant of her Unquiet Dead character.

[Pete.]

Was there a link between Maxil and the 6th Doctor?

[Denver]

Bookies have closed betting on Kris Marshall becoming the next doctor

[Firewire]

No thanks

[Greg!]

Oh my god how disappointing if it's another white male.

[Ross.]

Cancel it

[Greg!]

If they got a black gal it would reignite interest in the show so Kris Marshall would be an awful choice. It'll be cancelled in two years bookmark me.

[Ashley.]

Kris Marshall would be an awful choice regardless... I don't really rate him at all.

[Oaker]

That would be such a safe and boring choice :umm2:

[Marsh.]

If they got a black gal it would reignite interest in the show so Kris Marshall would be an awful choice. It'll be cancelled in two years bookmark me.
"Black gal"

Oh do one

[Lostie!]

Would be fine with Kris Marshall tbh.

[Marsh.]

I wouldn't mind Kris Marshall. Just seems a bit like reverting back to Matt Smith after the change with Capaldi.

[Lostie!]

My ideal one would have been David Suchet in another "Yeah I liked his face" scenario :spin:

[Marsh.]

The world wants June Brown.

[Sticks]

What are the odds on a surprise cancellation, Lord Grade style, so there being no successor to PC?

[Oaker]

What are the odds on a surprise cancellation, Lord Grade style, so there being no successor to PC?

Why are you so obsessed with the show getting axed? :umm2:

[Greg!]

"Black gal"

Oh do one

Right no need to be so rude. What's your issue with what I said? :shrug: :conf:

[Sticks]

Why are you so obsessed with the show getting axed? :umm2:

I was around when it happened before :bawling:

[Denver]

I selfishly want Catherine Tate tbh

[Marsh.]

Right no need to be so rude. What's your issue with what I said? :shrug: :conf:

What's right with what you said?

[Greg!]

What's right with what you said?

Everything tbh

[Glenn.]

If they got a black gal it would reignite interest in the show so Kris Marshall would be an awful choice. It'll be cancelled in two years bookmark me.

it wouldnt

[Greg!]

it wouldnt

More likely to than another white male

[Denver]

Why would they cast someone because they are black or female? you go for the best person for the role

[Marsh.]

More likely to than another white male

Yeah, after 50 years, the people likely to watch/be interested in the show suddenly want a "black gal" or nothing else. :joker:

[arista]

Why would they cast someone because they are black or female? you go for the best person for the role

BBC Preferences

[Jeol]

Thandie Newton please

[Marsh.]

Thandie Newton please

I hear Lostie having a meltdown when Westworld is pushed back to 2020.

[arista]

What are the odds on a surprise cancellation, Lord Grade style, so there being no successor to PC?

No Sticks its Co-Funded
by BBC America (BBC Worldwide Commercial)

Big Control on it now

[Scarlett.]

I hope it isn't Kris Marshall, got nothing against him, he just seems such a safe, boring choice for the 13th Doctor.

[Greg!]

Yeah, after 50 years, the people likely to watch/be interested in the show suddenly want a "black gal" or nothing else. :joker:

If a black woman was chosen there would 100% be far more media coverage than another white male, which in turn makes it more likely for more people to watch

[Marsh.]

If a black woman was chosen there would 100% be far more media coverage than another white male, which in turn makes it more likely for more people to watch
Yeah. They'd get a sh*t load of media coverage if they cast a German dwarf too. Doesn't make it a good choice love.

[Lostie!]

I hear Lostie having a meltdown when Westworld is pushed back to 2020.

Don't even joke about such things. :omgno: