@mudlark. I did not know that J.W. was discouraged from watching any previous Doctor’s. It seems Chibnell had his own vision for the show, perhaps going back to his fan club days. I do feel that J.W. was not perhaps ideal casting. To me she was the Peter Davison equivalent but like, P.D. with better stories and direction she would have been much…[Read more]

@ps1l0v3y0u I think you sum it up well. some very good points there.

I felt that Chibnell was stomping over what little continuity there was. take Gallifrey which I know I do harp on about,,, When Moffat resurrected Gallifray he discussed it first with RTD. (is that ok mate if I do that) it wasn’t a rewrite but it was changing the direction set…[Read more]

@nerys. I am doing the same, reading spoilers. I do love spoilers. I did not watch the final chibnell series. I gave up at the destruction of Gallifrey but I think there is every possibility the Master was lying. After all I wouldn’t trust anything that he/she says, ever. they are not know for their honesty. Jo Martin doc as a bi generation doctor…[Read more]

this is probably nonsense as I am two episodes behind but on reading the review in the Guardian I wondered if Jo Martin doc is going to turn out to be the result of a bi generation that way she becomes canon while the overly complicated and “baggy” backstory is quietly forgotten? Personally I think that would be a good way of keeping what is good…[Read more]

@whohar I was just thinking that the Interstellar Song contest mirrors the Reality TV Planet at the end of RTD’s first series and it is more than time for a return of the pepper pots.  i like your theory.

@drwhonerdfrommars and @ps1l0v3y0u I suspect that RTD is just recycling the name but it would be brilliant if Belinda does turn out to be…[Read more]

SPOILER, SPOILER, SPOILER...

BBC APPROVED SPOILERS...

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

I…[Read more]

@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.

cheers

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.

cheers

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..

Cheers

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.

cheers

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.

Cheers

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)

cheers

Janette