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

[Rob!]

Lostie just catch up ffs.

[Rob!]

We need you to geek out over all the cybermen with us

[Lostie!]

Lostie just catch up ffs.

I will before the Christmas special.

[Marsh.]

I'm not liking this attitude. I hope to god you regenerate and get rid of that slapped arse face. :oh:

[Marsh.]

"Oooh, you're blue!"

Literally Nardole's only funny line this series.

[Rob!]

Nardol has literally been so pointless

[Marsh.]

It's so weird the way Moffatt spoke about him.

"If an actor like Matt Lucas wants to be in your show, you don't turn them down. He could be doing Hollywood movies but he wanted to do Doctor Who."

SO GIVE THE MAN SOMETHING TO DO!!!

[Lostie!]

I've actually really been enjoying Nardole so far

[Marsh.]

Of course you have.

[Lostie!]

He cracked me up in the Christmas ep.

"What are you doing here?!
"We could ask you the same question … but it's your flat so we probably won't" :joker:

[Marsh.]

He cracked me up in the Christmas ep.

"What are you doing here?!
"We could ask you the same question … but it's your flat so we probably won't" :joker:

Aside from a couple of lines, he's like a Little Britain sketch stumbled onto Doctor Who set for Comic Relief.

At least with Catherine Tate, she moved from her sketch show and portrayed an actual character in Doctor Who. :omgno:

[Lostie!]

#IStandWithNardole

[Marsh.]

#IStandEvenWhilstSeated

[Lostie!]

Oh, banter, hehe! Oh it's good this! … Your go again.

[user104658]

I'm Nardole neutral. I mean, he's not had any major role to play, but at the same time I'm OK with him being along for the ride, he doesn't grate on me or anything. Like Mickey says; "he's the metal dog".

Then again, they even gave Mickey a purpose in the end :think:.

[Saph]

I like Nardole but if I never saw him again I wouldn't be sad

[Lostie!]

Watched Knock Knock, Eliza is one of my favourite one-off characters

https://media.tenor.com/images/83ca5424f258f2ae8bc05dcd041b8ead/tenor.gif

Also SHOOK by the mother/son twist.

Shame all the annoying housemates came back to life.

[Lostie!]

Absolutely loved Oxygen, best yet :clap1: The dead people walking around in the moving spacesuits is one of the creepiest concepts I've seen in the show in a while.

[Marsh.]

Lostie loving it. :clap1:

[Lostie!]

"I've just been executed, show a little respect!" :laugh2:

[Ashley.]

Have you begun watching the Monks episodes yet?

[Lostie!]

Yeah, Extremis was the last episode I watched, hopefully gonna watch the other 2 tomorrow

[MB.]

Personally I think Pyramid's the only good one of the three

[Denver]

This episode is the best in years in my opinion

[Marsh.]

:eek:

[Denver]

Love the flashbacks

[Denver]

So Missy is dead and Bill is gone so who the next companion?

[MB.]

Oh my god I just about ****ing wept @ Bill's exit

[Denver]

So we can rule out Kris Marshall as the Doctor? because it was said he had already filmed for this series

[Rob!]

BYE at Bill leaving.

[Rob!]

And meh. Frankly season 11 can't come quick enough

[Denver]

Mess at Missy originally meant to be pregnant

[BBUK-Fan]

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/doctor-who/news/a832158/first-look-first-doctor-david-bradley-returns-doctor-who-christmas-special-series-10-finale/

This link says the 13th doctor will be revealed in due time before the Christmas special.
Keep it secret and give us a surprise for gods sake!!!!

[Jarrod]

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/doctor-who/news/a832158/first-look-first-doctor-david-bradley-returns-doctor-who-christmas-special-series-10-finale/

This link says the 13th doctor will be revealed in due time before the Christmas special.
Keep it secret and give us a surprise for gods sake!!!!

They ALWAYS reveal the new Doctor. If anything it acts as a piece of major promotion ahead of the new series, and will sometimes determine if people will watch or not. I don't agree that they should keep the new actor a secret. I love finding out who the new Doctor will be. I hope they do it in a live show like they did for Capaldi's reveal.

[Jarrod]

Do we need a new thread yet, or shall we carry on with this?

[Marsh.]

Clara-lite

They are terrified of making death stick on this show.

[Marsh.]

Do we need a new thread yet, or shall we carry on with this?

Might as well leave it until after the Christmas special and start a new thread for the Chibnall era.

[Jarrod]

Might as well leave it until after the Christmas special and start a new thread for the Chibnall era.

That's a good point, shall do that! Wonder if he'll revamp the logo? It's been seven years since they revealed this one. (With the DW part mind)

[Marsh.]

Not enough Master. Not enough Missy.

And, as always with companion exits, they tacked just a little too much onto the end and threw in the fact that her death wasn't "permanent".

I wasn't a big fan of Amy, but at least she simply left without fuss, most of the others got about 3 endings. :joker:

[Jarrod]

David Bradley's role was revealed. They need to keep something secret to keep the show interesting like when they revealed the Master was back even though his whole return was pointless and not really needed.

David Bradley's role was leaked by the press, it's unfortunate I agree but it's what happens in this day and age. Things spread like wildfire quicker than usual.

[Marsh.]

David Bradley's role was revealed. They need to keep something secret to keep the show interesting like when they revealed the Master was back even though his whole return was pointless and not really needed.

David Bradley's role isn't the same thing. He's playing a Doctor we know and have seen before.

The new doctor is always announced beforehand. I'd like it to be a surprise so we can simply watch him change and be surprised whether it's a well known actor like Capaldi or a brand new face to the business. But they always like to use the new actor/companion and the reveal of who they are/will be as major promotion to get attention prior.

[Jarrod]

Also, problem is that if you keep a star like David Bradley appearing a secret, you'd get the usual people tuning in. It's a way of getting other viewers interested.

[Marsh.]

That's a good point, shall do that! Wonder if he'll revamp the logo? It's been seven years since they revealed this one. (With the DW part mind)

I started to wonder that when we were getting those wide shots of the Tardis and seeing the icons and stuff above the console rotating. They don't really play around enough with the shots in the Tardis as much as I'd like, they've got some good design work in there.

But, anyway, it got me wondering about whether Chibnall will change everything, including the Tardis, like Moffat did. I imagine we'll get a new theme/titles and that could include an updated logo I suppose.

[Jarrod]

I started to wonder that when we were getting those wide shots of the Tardis and seeing the icons and stuff above the console rotating. They don't really play around enough with the shots in the Tardis as much as I'd like, they've got some good design work in there.

But, anyway, it got me wondering about whether Chibnall will change everything, including the Tardis, like Moffat did. I imagine we'll get a new theme/titles and that could include an updated logo I suppose.

I'd like to think that Chibnall will revamp everything and make it his own.

[Rob!]

So effectively Bill was turned into a Cybermen, Heather reversed the process, the Doctor is lying dead on the floor and Bill's actual exit is that she's off to get laid?

[Marsh.]

I don't like that Moffat just effectively tried to murder the Master/Missy though.

Obviously it's left open.

I half expected him to give Missy some regeneration energy to enable her to change and that be part of why his own regeneration is delayed or whatever.

That would've been a better explanation for me (even though it's kind of nonsense) because him simply refusing to change doesn't really do anything (and harkens back to Tennant) but think oh they're dragging it out because they have one more episode to go.

[Marsh.]

So effectively Bill was turned into a Cybermen, Heather reversed the process, the Doctor is lying dead on the floor and Bill's actual exit is that she's off to get laid?

I don't think it was reversed. Bill Cyberman died and now she's on another plane of existence like Heather.

Although with the small print that Heather can make Bill human again if she so wishes.

So, basically a Clara exit again. She's dead, but she can go off travelling with Ashildr for however long and delay her death.

[Marsh.]

So, even in the end, Moffat didn't actually have any kind of reason or much use for Matt Lucas.

Kind of makes you question the point of him wanting him in the show so bad when he wasn't going to do or offer much.

[Firewire]

This series was quite boring on the whole but I liked the end

I'm sad to see Bill go, though

[Marsh.]

I wish they'd have kept to the format of the early episodes, Billy studying under the Doctor at university. It was classic DW but also felt fresh.

The kind of drift in the second half is kind of a Moffat problem.

[Rob!]

I'm just gonna say it. Apart from a couple of excellent episodes, that was a pretty dire season.

[Marsh.]

that was a pretty dire season.

Me when your 4 novels are made into a BBC mini-series.

[Rob!]

Me when your 4 novels are made into a BBC mini-series.

Shut up, I'm too annoyed about Bill

[Rob!]

She left the doctor lying on the floor to go and get laid!!

[Denver]

I dont know why they bothered having a companion this series if it wasnt permanent.

You could understand Donna as the actress was a big name but not this one

[Marsh.]

She left the doctor lying on the floor to go and get laid!!

Erm he allowed her heart to be burned away, the rest of her organs to be harvested and turned her into a Cyberman. I'd bloody kill him myself if I were her.

[Marsh.]

I dont know why they bothered having a companion this series if it wasnt permanent.

You could understand Donna as the actress was a big name but not this one

What's that got to do with it?

Clara/Jenna was pretty unusual in how long she stayed.

Martha only did one series. And it was 99% obvious Bill would only have one series to fill the gap until Chibnall's era anyway.

[Amy Jade]

Why did people pick Raph he isn't two faced at all :shrug:

[Denver]

They do the dynamic for no reason they could have just kept Matt Lucas

[Marsh.]

Why did people pick Raph he isn't two faced at all :shrug:

Well when he regenerates he'll have a second face so he kind of is?

[Rob!]

Why did people pick Raph he isn't two faced at all :shrug:

Raph to be a Cyberman?

[Denver]

Why did people pick Raph he isn't two faced at all :shrug:
I missed this part of the episode

[MB.]

You know who was two faced this episode? The Master :)

[Marsh.]

They do the dynamic for no reason they could have just kept Matt Lucas

The "dynamic" is changing anyway. It's the end of Moffat and Capaldi's time.

[Marsh.]

Don't you just love the subtlety Moffat conveyed of the Master stabbing himself in the back.

[Denver]

I think they should explore a male companion

[Marsh.]

I think they should explore a male companion

I wouldn't mind them mixing it up but it's hard to say until we know who the new Doctor is.

Personally, I think it's the male/female double act that makes it work. Hence why most of the male companions have been an extension of the female like Rory and Mickey.

If you had two guys leading the show or two females it loses something.

So, if the new Doctor is a woman then go for it.

[MB.]

I think they should explore a male companion

If you want to see the Doctor exploring his male companion then you should probably go and read some slashfic

[Marsh.]

It just shows how much the quality of Moffat's work changes as in the last week I think I watched "World Enough and Time" about 6 times in total? I can honestly say, apart from a couple of scenes I want to go back and watch just to clarify what on earth was happening, I have no desire to actually re-watch "The Doctor Falls" again. :laugh:

Given that cliffhanger, the similar one with John Hurt had me excited for the 50th, but it seems the Christmas Special Moffat's going to disappear up his own arse with his smug cleverness again.

We're ready for you Chibbers!!!!

[AProducer'sWetDream]

Well I thought that was beautiful- a great end to a great series! I actually loved Bill's ending too, it balanced out a dark episode.

Overall, I really enjoyed this series. It was nothing groundbreaking but I think we needed a lighter series after everything Moffat has thrown at us. I really hope he will stay on to write an occasional episode, as much as I'm looking forward to Chibnall.

[Marsh.]

From what he's said he's leaving DW completely so won't go back to an occasional episode writer. Like RTD had, I think he's had enough.

Maybe in a few years though.

[AProducer'sWetDream]

From what he's said he's leaving DW completely so won't go back to an occasional episode writer. Like RTD had, I think he's had enough.

Maybe in a few years though.

I don't mind it as much with RTD. For me his strength was the characters and the story arcs. Moffatt struggled with characterisation and barely produced a satisfying arc, but his individual episode ideas are brilliant. e.g. The Silence, Weeping Angels, Clockwork Droids

[Scarlett.]

I really liked this finale, it felt like it lived up to what happened in the first part. Completely different to what happened with Heaven Sent and Hell Bent.

[Ashley.]

I liked the episode. Bill should've just stayed as a cyberman, though.

[Oliver_W]

It's pretty cool they brought the First Doctor back, but how old must he be now?!

[Marsh.]

It's pretty cool they brought the First Doctor back, but how old must he be now?!

:suspect:

[Firewire]

It's pretty cool they brought the First Doctor back, but how old must he be now?!

Must be over 100 :omgno:

[MB.]

Currently? Roughly two thousand

[Braden]

I want Kylie Minogue to come back!!

[Jarrod]

It's pretty cool they brought the First Doctor back, but how old must he be now?!

You know it isn't the same actor?

[MB.]

I think the real question here is why the rest of series 9 still hasn't been added to Netflix

[Ross.]

Loved the last two episodes

Bill was alright but I ain't too bothered she's gone http://cdn.thisisbigbrother.com/customavatars/avatar91218_193.gif

Missy however :(

[Rob!]

I honestly think I must be in a monitory, I found the last episode really disappointing.

[MB.]

I honestly think I must be in a monitory

Not a letter of admonition from the Pope or a bishop

[Oliver_W]

I think the real question here is why the rest of series 9 still hasn't been added to Netflix
And 7b! Rings of Akhatan is one of the best episodes.

[MB.]

Well I guess someone has to hold that opinion, yes

[Oliver_W]

I hope the Kris Marshall rumours a true <3

[Jarrod]

And 7b! Rings of Akhatan is one of the best episodes.

I noticed this! 7B used to be on there, but they removed it when they added The Day of the Doctor and The Time of the Doctor

[MB.]

I hope the Kris Marshall rumours a true <3

Well I guess someone has to hold that opinion, yes

.

[Firewire]

Said no one ever

[Oliver_W]

Who'd be better then?

[MB.]

Who'd be better then?

Pretty much anyone, up to and including the reanimated corpse of William Hartnell

[Oliver_W]

Richard Mylan was rumoured recently, he'd be cool.

[Firewire]

who

[Ashley.]

Him from Waterloo Road isn't it

[Marsh.]

I think the real question here is why the rest of series 9 still hasn't been added to Netflix

Cuz it's crap innit

[Marsh.]

I honestly think I must be in a monitory, I found the last episode really disappointing.

Not a letter of admonition from the Pope or a bishop

:joker:

[Marsh.]

Richard Mylan was rumoured recently, he'd be cool.

Ugh, please no. Annoying in everything I've ever seen him in. Has an air of smugness about him constantly.

[Firewire]

Jessica Hynes please

[Marsh.]

Jessica Hynes please
She's had her role. No thank you. :nono:

[Marsh.]

The Doctor shall take the face of Michelle Gomez in loving memory of Missy.

[MB.]

I stand by my earlier words (http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9297707#post9297707)

[Marsh.]

The porn parody?

[MB.]

I mean, Moffat originally wanted to end this series with Missy telling the Doctor and the Master that she's pregnant so sure, why not

[Marsh.]

I assumed that meant she got herself pregnant by sleeping with Simm. No wonder Davies was a part of that exchange. Dirty bugger.

[Oliver_W]

I stand by my earlier words (http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9297707#post9297707)

That guy is a bit of all right, but he doesn't seem to be an actor :bawling:

[Denver]

James Norton is a possibility

[MB.]

I wouldn't object but I'd imagine it'll be someone a little less well known

[Denver]

Paterson Joseph
Alexander Vlahos
Sacha Dhawan
James Norton
Kris Marshall
Andrew Scott
Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Michaela Coel
Vicky McClure
Tom Rosenthal

The current top 10 faves with the bookies

[Oliver_W]

Over on GallfreyBase there's all sorts of rumours flying around. Some people are utterly convinced the next Doctor will be a woman, and some the contrary - both based on pretty much nought but straw clutching.

[Marsh.]

Sorry but no, Vicky McClure is too busy ensuring I get Line of Duty series 5 ASAP. :nono:

[Denver]

I read its not happening till 2019

[Oliver_W]

I read its not happening till 2019

S11 starts shooting in November.

[Denver]

S11 starts shooting in November.

I was on about Line of Duty

[Headie]

Bill deserved another series

https://www.uploadir.com/u/a9w4wbwl

[Denver]

No its perfect to go with a kind off reboot next season

[Marsh.]

I read its not happening till 2019
It isn't but obviously that would be pushed back further were she to join Doctor Who. Obviously.

[Denver]

it isnt the right job for her anyway

[Pete.]

That was amazing (not here for Bill leaving though)

[YourLAEx]

Bring on Jonathan Bailey!

[Marsh.]

it isnt the right job for her anyway
She would be an amazing companion so shut gob.

[Denver]

She would be an amazing companion so shut gob.

I was talking about her being the doctor you fatty

[Lostie!]

Alexander Vlahos

Hmm, bit of a random name in the mix but I'd be here for it. This name will mean something to Rob if he ever hurries up and gets to series 5 of Merlin.

[BBfanUSA]

It's pretty cool they brought the First Doctor back, but how old must he be now?!

Erm, William Hartnell, who played the first doctor originally, died a long time ago. The current one is the same actor who played Hartnell in the BTS biopic in the buildup to the 50th anniversary.

[MB.]

Bring on Jonathan Bailey!

This was actually my choice so yes please

[Tom4784]

Missy deserved better.

[Marsh.]

Missy deserved better.
:clap1:

[Oliver_W]

Missy deserved better.

It's quite sad that Dr Who didn't even know he'd finally won his old friend over, and she was on her way to help him :bawling:

I like to think she remembered shooting "that crazy lady", in the same way she remembered to carry a demat circuit, and had on some kind of armour, or powered down the laser screwdriver when John Simm wasn't paying attention.

[Oliver_W]

I wonder if Bill still seeing herself as human was foreshadowing, maybe Dr Who has already regenerated but can't admit it to himself! And he'll see himself in the mirror, and be like OHH!

[armand.kay]

Why does Moffat keep killing the companions bill didn't deserve this https://nicksareforkids.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/new-york-crying.gif

[Marsh.]

Well technically she's alive again.

Heather did say, if Bill ever wanted to be human and go back to her life she could.

[Marsh.]

I wonder if Bill still seeing herself as human was foreshadowing, maybe Dr Who has already regenerated but can't admit it to himself! And he'll see himself in the mirror, and be like OHH!

How do you explain his body keep attempting to regenerate and he stops it?

[armand.kay]

Well technically she's alive again.

Heather did say, if Bill ever wanted to be human and go back to her life she could.

hmm the ending really confused me wth happened there?

[Marsh.]

hmm the ending really confused me wth happened there?

I don't get it, but something about the tear of Heather's that dripped onto Bill in episode 1 meant that she too could transform into whatever the hell Heather is and somehow Heather has the ability to make Bill human again if she ever wants to be.

But then, Bill also dripped her tear onto the Doctor so that will probably play a part at Christmas, I wouldn't be surprised if we saw another appearance from her.

Both Matt Lucas and Michelle Gomez had "goodbye" videos on the official youtube channel. They didn't do one for Bill. :think:

[Firewire]

what happened to Nardole I missed that bit

[Oliver_W]

How do you explain his body keep attempting to regenerate and he stops it?
Maybe the last one we saw, in the snow, was the real one.

what happened to Nardole I missed that bit
He's playing with the Waltons, getting them ready for when the Cybs eventually arrive.

[Marsh.]

what happened to Nardole I missed that bit

Me about Nardole's entire presence and purpose in this season.

[MB.]

World Enough and Time
Oxygen
Thin Ice
The Doctor Falls
The Pyramid at the End of the World
The Pilot
Knock Knock
Smile
The Eaters of Light
Lie of the Land
Extremis
Empress of Mars

tbh

[MB.]

The 13th Doctor's being announced on Sunday!

885908495782039553

[Ashley.]

Oh wow

[user104658]

Me about Nardole's entire presence and purpose in this season.
The really annoying part is, when they reigned in the "comedy sidekick" bit and had him be a bit more serious he would actually have made a decent character. But they basically did that a bit a couple of times - hinted that there was more to the character - but then abandonned it and went back to him being (allegedly) funny.

[YourLAEx]

Come through Jonathan Bailey!

[BBUK-Fan]

Thinking Kris Marshall or a black actor

[user104658]

Thinking Kris Marshall or a black actor
OR... Kris Marshall with blackface and breast implants. Really throw a cat amongst the pigeons.

[Marsh.]

The really annoying part is, when they reigned in the "comedy sidekick" bit and had him be a bit more serious he would actually have made a decent character. But they basically did that a bit a couple of times - hinted that there was more to the character - but then abandonned it and went back to him being (allegedly) funny.
Yeah I didn't get that.

I expected more to be revealed about those brief moments he got quite stern with the Doctor.

[Marsh.]

I don't think they've ever managed to keep anyone famous a secret. Peter Capaldi and David Tennant were prominent names on the rumours lists before they were confirmed.

So. Based on that if it's someone known it's 90% likely to be Kris Marshall. If not, it'll be an unknown like Matt Smith.

[Tom4784]

If it's a man it'll likely be someone young and attractive but I'm here for it being a woman.

I'd be here for the early rumours being true and Tilda Swinton taking it on, she'd be a one and done Doctor but I'd live for it.

[MB.]

I maintain that Kris Marshall was only rumoured because he happened to quit Death in Paradise at the same time as Peter Capaldi quit, and I'll keep maintaining that even after Kris Marshall is announced as the new Doctor

[Tom4784]

I'd hate it if it was Kris Marshall. He's woeful.

[MB.]

Not even Kris Marshall's mum would be happy if it was Kris Marshall

[user104658]

I'd hate it if it was Kris Marshall. He's woeful.
https://media3.giphy.com/media/xTiIzKO9RHUp8Yu4AE/giphy_s.gif

... I tried to find a kris marshall gif but he's so crap there wasn't even one :umm2:...

[Denver]

Kris Marshall is an icon and will double the viewing figures

[MB.]

Yeah, he'll double the viewing figures of whatever's on the other channel

[user104658]

To be fair, I thought I wouldn't like Smith and still rate him as my fav NuWhu, and I was also convinced I'd dislike Capaldi and have mostly enjoyed his take on the role... So I'm trying not to be skeptical. The character is almost always so well written, and has so much history to build on, that it would take a pretty special effort to completely screw it up... Surely...

[Oliver_W]

Out of all the names floating around places like GallifreyBase, my favourites are Richard Mylan and Kris Marshall.

[user104658]

https://media3.giphy.com/media/3o84szoppBSzvslH5C/giphy.gif

[Greg!]

Kris Marshall would be awful. I'll be very disappointed if it's another white male (unless they're hot because I'm very shallow)

[Ashley.]

I'd settle for Adam Woodyatt

[user104658]

I want it to be Rupert Grint and he has to basically act exactly like Ron in Harry Potter. Like be totally useless and moany and never know what to do.

[BBUK-Fan]

I want it to be Rupert Grint and he has to basically act exactly like Ron in Harry Potter. Like be totally useless and moany and never know what to do.

That's not Doctor Who then is it? That's Harry Potter.

[user104658]

That's not Doctor Who then is it? That's Harry Potter.
No its Ron Weasly in a TARDIS, the best show ever made.

[Tom4784]

To be fair, I thought I wouldn't like Smith and still rate him as my fav NuWhu, and I was also convinced I'd dislike Capaldi and have mostly enjoyed his take on the role... So I'm trying not to be skeptical. The character is almost always so well written, and has so much history to build on, that it would take a pretty special effort to completely screw it up... Surely...

Capaldi's my favourite I think, he's the only one out of the four that has developed as a character over the course of his tenure. I think his interpretation is more interesting and there's more of a sense of pathos to what he does.

The material Capaldi's been given hasn't been the best but he's done everything he could with it.

[Rob!]

I'm really going to miss Capaldi. I absolutely adored his interpretation and he's the best speech delivering Doctor.

[Lostie!]

I want an old man!

But less about Scott's Grindr.

[Sticks]

Unless this is a double bluff and they are going to announce they are cancelling the entire series and there won't be a new Doctor after all
:devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil:


Besides, I may be out tomorrow so won't get to see it...

Not that I'm bitter :mad: :mad:

[Oliver_W]

I wish Capaldi was staying. I liked Matt Smith but felt about ready for him to leave, and Tennant's farewell parade of death put me right off Ten for years, but there still feels like so much more that could be done with Twelve, especially when not hampered by Moffat's writing.

[user104658]

I wish Capaldi was staying. I liked Matt Smith but felt about ready for him to leave, and Tennant's farewell parade of death put me right off Ten for years, but there still feels like so much more that could be done with Twelve, especially when not hampered by Moffat's writing.
I sort of agree with that I think... Smith had what seemed like a full proper "story arc" that came to a conclusion where his journey was done... Tennant actually sort of "lingered on" a bit... But the Capaldoctor (and Missy) arc does feel a bit like it's been cut short? Not sure about another full season but at least a half season to wrap it up might have helped.

Why do they never do that, anyway? Why are regenerations always at the beginning/end of a season /Xmas special? It would be awesome if they just plonked one in unannounced in the middle of an episode :joker:.

[Braden]

Everyone when it turns out to be an unknown actor/actress:

https://fat.gfycat.com/ImpressiveCleverGrison.gif

[Denver]

Anyone know when Wimbledon is due to end?

[Oaker]

It just ended

The announcement is any second now :worry:

[Marsh.]

Everyone when it turns out to be an unknown actor/actress:

https://fat.gfycat.com/ImpressiveCleverGrison.gif

I'd actually prefer this.

At least it would prevent what we always get at the start with people not being able to shake off the fact that it is Christopher Eccleston or Peter Capaldi.

[Marsh.]

It just ended

The announcement is any second now :worry:

Give them a chance to hand out the medals love.

[Greg!]

Imagine it was someone random like Linda from Eastenders or something.

[Marsh.]

Would ANDREW CASTLE SHUT UP!!!

[Rob!]

I don't give a flying **** about the tennis!!!!

[Rob!]

Oooh

[Shaun]

the mum from Broadchurch!?

[Ross.]

OMG YASSSSSSSSSSSS Jodie Whittaker :clap1:

[Braden]

She's come a long way since St. Trinians.

[Lostie!]

http://68.media.tumblr.com/7628bed425f7a9581bb385143a87766a/tumblr_mohveuGknJ1qajc4eo1_250.gif http://68.media.tumblr.com/74e36e49a1fc147c11832e1aaa3f317e/tumblr_mohveuGknJ1qajc4eo2_250.gif

[Rob!]

Well well well

[Jeol]

Thank god it isn't Kris Marshall

[MB.]

I love her already :love:

[Ross.]

I'm slayed

[Shaun]

I'd have thought it was quite obvious it wasn't going to be Kris Marshall on account of it not being 2004

[Lostie!]

Not familiar with her but I'm really excited about this :clap1:

[Marsh.]

He better not be turning it into Broadchurch.

[AProducer'sWetDream]

I never dared to dream... well done BBC!

[Greg!]

Yas Jodie! :clap1:

[Marsh.]

Tbh, slay at it being a woman but is Jodie Whittaker quirky enough?

Poor Olivia Coleman.

[Cal.]

NOT Beth Latimer

[Ross.]

Jodie is already the best Doctor ever confirmed

[Ashley.]

Oh

[Denver]

Im not sure we needed a woman

[BBUK-Fan]

Im not sure we needed a woman

Exactly. Ruined the legacy

[MB.]

lol get a grip

[Marsh.]

Can the news sites please stop referring to Jodie Whittaker as the first female Time Lord. She isn't. She's the first female incarnation of the Doctor though.


/nerd

[Denver]

The companion will be a man though

[Marsh.]

Exactly. Ruined the legacy

:joker::joker::joker::joker::joker:

[Marsh.]

The companion will be a man though

Here for the companion still remaining a woman and them being BFFs. :clap1:

[Denver]

Here for the companion still remaining a woman and them being BFFs. :clap1:

They love the will they wont they sexual chemistry when its younger doctors

[Scarlett.]

Awesome! It's going to be interesting seeing a female Doctor, now felt like the right time for it to happen too. So happy it isn't Kris Marshall.

[Marsh.]

Chris Chibnall really needs to shake the show up if it's continue on so this is a great start in doing that.

[Braden]

They love the will they wont they sexual chemistry when its younger doctors

I love absurd syntax.

[Kizzy]

Great news if they don't sex her up lara croft stylee.

[Denver]

Its going to make or break the future of the show and im excited to see what it is like

[Cal.]

Can the news sites please stop referring to Jodie Whittaker as the first female Time Lord. She isn't. She's the first female incarnation of the Doctor though.


/nerd

Shut up bitch

[LukeB]

Exactly. Ruined the legacy

Not really.

[Greg!]

I am LOVING the online sexist meltdowns about this :clap1:

[Greg!]

Omg the daily mail comments section will be a scream won't it girls!

[Denver]

Was she even on the bookies list?

[Kizzy]

I wanted it to be Matthew Lewis ( neville longbottom)

[LukeB]

I am LOVING the online meltdowns from geeky sexists :clap1:

oop, what are they saying?

[Denver]

ow we shouldd have seen it coming

[Denver]

With just hours to go before the new Doctor is revealed, Broadchurch actress Jodie Whittaker and Death In Paradise’s Kris Marshall are neck and neck as joint favourites to take the role.


Peter Capaldi hails his Doctor Who successor Jodie Whittaker saying she will be 'fantastic
Jodie – who played Beth Latimer in all three series of the smash hit ITV drama – had previously been only fourth favourite to take over the key to the Tardis, with odds of 25-1 just four days ago.

However now Ladbrokes have said that she is just 6-4 to take over where Peter Capaldi left off, and become the first woman to play the Doctor in a series of the show.

Jodie Whittaker becomes new joint favourite to be the next Doctor ahead of the big reveal
Just who will replace Peter Capaldi? (Picture: BBC)
Of course the fact that Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall is the new showrunner might just have fuelled speculation that she is involved.

Jodie is now joint favourite with Kris Marshall at 6-4 – who fuelled rumours of his involvement with the role when he abruptly quit BBC One’s Death In Paradise earlier this year.

[MB.]

I haven't seen much of her work, but from the rumoured list of women, I was hoping it'd be her (I mean, who else was there? Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Olivia Colman?)

[arista]

Omg the daily mail comments section will be a scream won't it girls!


Yes and the Very Old DJ
on very early morning LBC Steve Allen

He said it has to be a MAN

[Scarlett.]

They've done enough building up to this moment for it to feel pretty natural now, it wouldn't have worked as well if the 11th Doctor was female (though if he was, I don't think it would have been a bad thing once people got used to it), but it feels just right for Number 13 to be female.

[Rob!]

Pile of ****. Not watching anymore

What a ridiculous response :joker:

[arista]

They've done enough building up to this moment for it to feel pretty natural now, it wouldn't have worked as well if the 11th Doctor was female (though if he was, I don't think it would have been a bad thing once people got used to it), but it feels just right for Number 13 to be female.

Unlucky 13

[MB.]

They've done enough building up to this moment for it to feel pretty natural now, it wouldn't have worked as well if the 11th Doctor was female (though if he was, I don't think it would have been a bad thing once people got used to it), but it feels just right for Number 13 to be female.

Especially given the whole 12-regeneration-cycle thing (yes, I know the clone Doctor and the War Doctor and all that lot mess the numbers up)... it feels like 13 is the right time for a new start

[Rob!]

Perched for the Rose/Tennant vibe with Bill and Whittaker :fan:

[arista]

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[MB.]

Perched for the Rose/Tennant vibe with Bill and Whittaker :fan:

The Doctor to accidentally drink Bill?

[Morgan.]

It'll be a totally different vibe to the show but I'm really looking forward to it!

[Wizard.]

I might actually start watching now. I haven't been into it since Matt & Karen.

[Greg!]

I might actually start watching now. I haven't been into it since Matt & Karen.

You should! There's a new head writer coming in as well so it'll be like a fresh start for the show. I've not really liked it since David Tennant

[Ashley.]

Is Bill definitely returning?

[Denver]

Hopefully not

[Denver]

We want Kris Marshall as the assistant

[Marsh.]

Shut up bitch
Don't come for me.

[MB.]

Is Bill definitely returning?

There's been nothing except her saying that she's met Chris... so I doubt it </3

[Marsh.]

Perched for the Rose/Tennant vibe with Bill and Whittaker :fan:
:joker:

[Strictly Jake]

I'm open minded but it won't work she will last as long as freema

I'm just not feeling right about the doctor having a sex change it will be like call the midwife with aliens.

[BBUK-Fan]

I'm open minded but it won't work she will last as long as freema

I'm just not feeling right about the doctor having a sex change it will be like call the midwife with aliens.

It doesn't matter because we will be having Jemima Bond, Shirley Holmes, Idina Jones and The Terminatress to add more wood to the **** fest of a fire.

[YourLAEx]

Shirley Holmes would probably be less smackable than Sherlock so bring ha on.

[MB.]

"The Terminatres"

[Rob!]

I bet the regeneration takes hours knowing how long women take to get ready.

[Strictly Jake]

Sees a cyber man. Realises he is getting paid more.

[Will.]

Omg the daily mail comments section will be a scream won't it girls!

:joker:

I'm screaming at the meltdown on there! The manababies are out in full swing having a moan. :joker:

[Will.]

This is fantastic news, Jodie's going to be amazing. :love:

[Marsh.]

It doesn't matter because we will be having Jemima Bond, Shirley Holmes, Idina Jones and The Terminatres to add more wood to the **** fest of a fire.

You do realise how ridiculous your point is considering the Doctor completely physically transforms at regular intervals to prevent himself from dying.

So comparing it to human characters like James Bond who don't just casually change sex is ABSURD.

Stop trying to apply logic to your sexism, it isn't working.

[YourLAEx]

The irrelevant comparisons are a howl.

"It'd be like Elsa in Frozen turning into a man!"

I forgot Elsa had the power to regenerate. The Doctor is a unique character for a reason. And that reason isn't because he has a cock.

[MB.]

The irrelevant comparisons are a howl.

"It'd be like Elsa in Frozen turning into a man!"

I forgot Elsa had the power to regenerate. The Doctor is a unique character for a reason. And that reason isn't because he has a cock.

I didn't realise the Doctor had been some kind of meninist icon up to this point

[Shaun]

I am 98% certain that someone on Twitter has already said something along the lines of "I Bet there'll be an episode where she has to defeat the daleks but can't because of her MENSTRUAL CYCLE! :mad: WHAT IS MY LICENSE FEE EVEN FOR?"

except mis-spelt.

[Marsh.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DE3d-LVXkAEo24k.jpg

[Marsh.]

I bet the regeneration takes hours knowing how long women take to get ready.

:joker:

[Ashley.]

It doesn't matter because we will be having Jemima Bond, Shirley Holmes, Idina Jones and The Terminatres to add more wood to the **** fest of a fire.

Jemima. :clap1:

[Marsh.]

I had no problem with the idea of a female Doctor and I think Michelle Gomez had a huge part in that. She was so great as the Master she's the one who eased the idea in really for me.

But Jodie Whittaker was the last kind of actress I'd have thought of for the role.

Yet even in that short clip she looks amazing. :love:

[Marsh.]

She continued: "The fans have lived through so many changes, and this is only a new, different one, not a fearful one."

:clap1:

Precisely why I don't get the backlash. 50+ years on and the show still has brand new things it hasn't done before. And if the show is in desperate need of anything at the moment, it's something NEW.