Aaagh!

Three and a half hours to go! Avoiding the Guardian, avoiding comments here (though I did see @HTPBDET‘s “yes, well…. Outstanding” comment before looking away).

It is very difficult knowing that you […]

Ha ha no worries @HTPBDET. It gave me an excuse to mention planet eating cacti. Which I’m reliably informed will appear in the next Who series.

@HTPBDET You know, I’ve been called Galactacus so many times over the years I’m starting to wonder whether it’s my true name. It should never be spoken aloud, though. Otherwise silence may fall and your planet may […]

@HTPBDET – yes, I think the central exchange of this episode may well turn out to be:

Doctor: Secrets protect us. Secrets make us safe.

Clara: We’re not safe!

@HTPBDET – and great to see you back and on form.

the salvage of a lifetime.

The Doctor, I think, means Clara. But yes, I believe he’s unknowingly talking about himself.

In the control room, when he says […]

@Phaseshift and @JimtheFish – ahhh thanks for the music ref – The Cult’s “Fire Woman” huh ? Yes, definite phoenix reference.

The lyrics are about burning desire (presumably) but like @HTPBDET I got a “Clara is […]

@HTPBDET wow I’m very impressed by all the Who call-backs you spotted! Lovely – I will listen out for those on a re-watch.

I’ve just reviewed the ep over on Dan’s blog.

I think my theory that Vincent’s […]

loved that.

‘Never follow a mad man onto a spaceship’ (or something like that). He really should get that tattooed on his forehead.

@HTPBDET, agree, both Clara and the Doctor were brilliantly played in this […]

@HTPBDET

Glad you made it for the episode. I must admit I had a few distractions and so couldn’t pick up some of the audio references you managed. I did enjoy Ian’s voice in the mix. Lovely to tie in with the […]

@HTPBDET Speedy recovery wishes from me too. Hope you’re out in time for JttCotT (If not, a quick reversal of the neutron flow of the big machine that goes BeeP beside your bed should adapt it to receive incoming TV signals)

@Bluesqueakpip @HTPBDET @Whisht @WhoHar

I heard that the Doctor’s name is stated as a mathematical formula in one of the Classic Who series.  If that is the case, his name is functional.  What if….. his […]

@bkueaqueakpip @HTPBDET @Whisht

If the Doc’s name is so powerful, why haven’t one of the Time Lords already invoked it? Someone on Gallifrey must know it.

Also, the Master knows that “The Doctor” is a […]

And my good wishes @HTPBDET also.

Yes, @HTPBDET, hope everything goes well.

hey @HTPBDET

haven’t said yet, but hope you’re feeling better.

(btw – is it just me or when people say your name in their heads, is there quite a bit of mental spittle in the inner ear?)

anyway, in terms […]

@HTPBDET – Good luck with it. I think we may have a lot to talk about with this episode!

Night all – Early to rise for me again I fear.

Perhaps his name is the key to the lock on the Time Lords which sealed the Time War and if he utters it or anyone else does, the lock opens?

@HTPBDET – it’s still possible that the Doctor saying his name aloud […]

@HTPBDET – Splendid wasn’t it?

Hope you’re feeling better – all the best for a speedy recovery.

SPOILER, SPOILER, SPOILER...

@HTPBDET and @Juniperfish – Be still my heart!!! I knew from the tone of the Doctor’s voice, and the words he chose in SitL when speaking to River about her knowledge of his name, “there’s only one time I could,” […]