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Never thought I would be grateful to Trump for anything, but like Canadians right now I am, just a little. I shall certainly sleep better tonight. Really wasn’t expecting today’s election result. Would have liked to see the Greens and Independents get more seats however.

It makes up (almost) for this very depressing article by Martin Belam

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@blenkinsopthebrave. you make a good point. When Moffat recommended keeping Jenny, the Doctor’s Daughter alive it was because the more characters, villains and locations that you have tucked up in the canon the more there is for future writers to draw upon. RTD is drawing on past stories to enrich his current writing in the latest episode for…[Read more]

@blenkinsopthebrave Yes. Indeed. And when was Gallifrey destroyed and how does that fit with previous Who canon because we saw Gallfirey at the end of time.

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Janette

@whohar Mrs Flood is the Master? Might be. she is mischievous enough and certainly ambiguous in terms of motive. He does point out that he is the last of his kind. Last time he said that he was proven wrong. RTD does seem to be repeating a lot of ideas and themes.

I just hope she ends by confessing that the destruction of Gallifrey was all a lie.…[Read more]

We are running a week behind with viewing so watched Lux last night. I really did not expect to like it. The premise of the story annoys me, cartoon character coming to life. I also knew that the S/O wouldn’t like it because he dislikes the trickster type characters. Despite disliking the central premise I really enjoyed it. The breaking of the…[Read more]

@craig. I rarely watch the episode when it first airs, (though I always check comments) so I am not perhaps in a position to comment but i think that as you are doing the work, do it when works best for you. I think we all appreciate what you do to keep this site running and all that you do for us crazy fans. Also congrats on the new job.

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Janette

@winston so sad to read about the destruction and so sorry about your garden. That is heartbreaking and I grieve for every tree that falls. I despair for this planet. One feels so helpless, watching what is happening, unable to do anything meaningful to change the direction we are heading in, not even voting helps as both parties are equally…[Read more]

@dentarthurdent. I never tire of re’ watching my old favourites. I am currently watching an old BBC series from 1976 that I first watched when I was in high school. In terms of script, acting, filming, and historical accuracy it holds up. video quality less so but one puts up with that for the sake a great series.

Good Omens is always fun to…[Read more]

@thane16 and @nerys. I have yet to watch season 2 of Wolf Hall but have read all the books so am really looking forward to it. It is a well worn story, as Nerys says, but H.M. manages to make it fresh and interesting and the acting and direction is as excellent as one would hope, though no longer expect sadly. .

Only a few more days to Dr Who is…[Read more]

@blenkinsopthebrave Now that looks good. Less “flashy” than the previous trailer. thanks for sharing it. April 12, not long to wait..

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Janette

hoping Puro (@syzygy) and Thane are safe from the battering being unleashed on Brisbane.

@winston and @nerys As I look out at our heat-blasted garden I am so envious of you both. Snow is the stuff of fairy tales. I love snow. Took so many photos of snow when we were in Sweden. the neighbours must have thought I was insane.

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Janette

@blenkinsopthebrave thank you for sharing the trailer. Wow the cgi budget is obvious. As long as there is still that cosiness that is an essential element of Dr Who. It does look promising though. Looking forward to April.

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Janette.

sounds as though Murdoch media might have it wrong. just stumbled on a mention on this upcoming series. Seems like it is definitely happening though one can never be entirely certain these days. (I hope it isn’t too much like Torchwood)

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Janette

@nerys. Have not been watching much lately. The eldest and his fiance are currently camping in the old living room in front of the air con because their room is too hot to sleep in and she starts work early so we have to be quite at night. We watched Dune Prophecy which was ok and Star Wars Skeleton Crew which was also Ok and then the S/O put on…[Read more]

@winston. I agree that the 50th set a standard that will probably never be matched. It was just perfection. Still these specials were fun and it was lovely to see Donna again and for her memory to be restored. She deserved that.

Reading these threads reminds me of how much I need to re watch these episodes. I have not yet had the chance to re…[Read more]

We had some help with news avoidance this week. Someone sabotaged an optic fibre cable leaving a entire region without internet for over 24 hours.

@nerys I have been reading a lot too, I now keep a book beside my laptop so in idle moments I read rather than scroll through the news repeatedly. Not having internet for a day didn’t really bother me…[Read more]

@nerys. I hope that you don’t have to wait too long. Some cheerful viewing is much in need right now.

Talking of which we recently watched the new Wallace and Gromit movie and that was a pure delight. It ranks with the original trilogy. When it finished everyone in the room wanted to immediately rewatch it.

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Janette

Happy New Year @winston and all the wonderful friends here.

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Janette