A few random points (I’ve just watched again on iPlayer and my mind’s a bit scrambled – probably should stop and think before offering my ideas but I suspect I’ll lose them if I don’t do it…[Read more]

The new theme tune, which I decided instantly I loathed, is…[Read more]

I’ve not been about for a while – real life’s been a bit mental – but real life goes on hold for a new series, so…

I’m saddened to see so many negative comments hereabouts, but personally I loved Deep Breath.  Delighted to see Moffat dealing with the small-minded and shallow minority who…[Read more]

Not, I should say, by Freema – a lovely actress who gives a terrific performance – but by the demands of the storyline she was given. Her job was mainly to be “Not Rose”.  Such a waste!

I take @Bluesqueakpip‘s point ab…[Read more]

Still, anything’s possible I suppose.  Just hoping that volcanic location doesn’t mean we’re going to get a long, complicated and (to my mind) totally unnecessary explanation  of why Twelve looks vaguely like a Pompeian marble merchant!

In general I’ve been really impressed with the calibre of guest stars they’ve been announcing – Keely Hawes, Hermione Norris, Tom Riley et al  – and I noticed the name of David Bamber…[Read more]

So, are Anat…[Read more]

There’s a lot going on – a lot of threads for me to try and weave together, the way I like it.  Pertwee is glorious; Jo’s actually very sweet here, and I can s…[Read more]

It was an interesting diversion, and certainly cleared the decks for the AG show, but personally I’ll be…[Read more]

I should add (it’s probably already obvious)…[Read more]

I love the central clash between the Doctor and the Master/the Master Brain; it’s the biggest mistake possible to allow the Doctor equal power over the computer and he’s quick to take advantage. Troughton’s on top form again; there’s everything from…[Read more]

His casual dismissal of the technobabble weapon caused most of the trouble in the…[Read more]

Capaldi carries the shades off very well, but I’d much rather they didn’t feature in the episode.  If he’s going to glare at the Sherriff of…[Read more]

There’s only one shot that…[Read more]

@Bluesqueakpip – The Pyramids of Mars is one of my all-time favourites but I didn’t twig that l…[Read more]

I’d add my name to the list of people hoping to see UNIT back, just occasionally; I’d like a nice, solid invasion of the Earth to be foiled (to be honest I’ve got a bit tired of the gigantic “universe in peril” stuff; I’d be happy with a base under siege!) I’d not want to see the Doctor Earthbound…[Read more]

Never mind the bagpipe warning that accompanied episode one: there should be a “Padbury Scream” warning; blimey, Wendy had a good pair of lungs as a girl! Never mind the bottom shot – it’s that…[Read more]

The Mind Robber is a favourite of mine – I’ll state that from the off.  Episode One demonstrates why quite nicely – I just love this trio of Troughton’s Doctor, Jamie and Zoe.  They’re like three naughty kids let loose out of school!

It’s typical Jamie that he should have to be t…[Read more]

@FatManInABox – Loving the new monster.  It wouldn’t look out of place in the Doctor Who of my…[Read more]

A couple of episodes haven’t quite gripped me – I’d like more political intrigue and less…[Read more]

I’m sure you’re right re: Capaldi: it seems to me the perfect example of an actor taking on the role to escape typecasting rather than taking it in fear of it.  He’s also too clued-up on the show and its fans to have gone into it as a one-year thing,…[Read more]

@MissShannonKent: I’d rather like to see Capaldi in the role for a good while before considering his successor – at the moment I can’t think of anyone I’d rather see as The Doctor than him.

@JimTheFish; @PhaseShift: I recall Adrian Hodges saying right after the announcement that if a second series…[Read more]

He’s probably my second-least favourite (I refuse to say least liked as a matter of principle) of all the Doctors, mostly because I don’t blame him for the…[Read more]

Even  Ten, my favourite of the newer Doctors, could be a bit “…[Read more]

Seriously, those are some really good pictures from today; the outfit looks great, Peter and Jenna look terrific, and the Doctor’s reaction to being hugged is just priceless (and that’s even without the excellent caption!)

I’ll get out My “Pyramids of Mars” DVD tonight in his honour!

OK, it didn’t take Sherlock Holmes to figure out who was behind the dastardly plot; and I’ll be honest, one or two of the more minor characters were quite weakly played, but overall – yes, I’ll be watching…[Read more]

There’s something “odd” about Clara as a companion and the importance that seems to b…[Read more]

Honestly, Moffat and Gatiss are personally responsible for a good portion of all that’s worth watching on the BBC of late!

If I could figure out smileys, I promise I’d be using one t…[Read more]

Clara’s taken time to grow on me, but I do hope she gets a decent chance in the next series. She felt like a case of “brilliant p…[Read more]

@MonochromeDimension – Lucky you saved the disks!!!  The Five Doctors was my first real introduction to the Second Doctor, I was 10 or 11…[Read more]

Well, I was thinking more along the lines of “oh B*******, we’re out of doors with a big blue box and a whole crowd of people, somebody with a smartphone’s going to notice that, aren’t they?”

I’d be insisting on a photo-shoot in studio five minutes before the official reveal – I reckon it’s the only way in this day and age!

Hopefully Moffat’s “we” is not of the royal variety and he will still be involved with Series 9.  I’m also glad, despite the extended wait, that we’re going back to an autumn airdate.  Childhood Saturday evenings with the c…[Read more]

Of the BG companions, well, Sarah Jane is the first I remember well, and will always have a special place in my heart. Intelligent young women with careers and a…[Read more]