@PaperMoon I just watched Dalek Invasion of Earth and Ian and Barbara respectively both do at least as much as the Doctor. I think the trolls who complain that the series is too focussed on the companion now either forget, ignore or are ignorant of the old series. (actually probably the later and of the new series too) And BtW welcome to the…[Read more]

@nerys. I noticed that too and thought it a plot hole. Hence not mentioning it because sometimes I prefer not to pick holes in the fabric of illusion but you have provided an excellent explanation for it. Must not forget there are no plot holes, only failures in interpretation. 🙂

Cheers

Janette

Hi @DanMartinUK I am another refugee from your blog. I read it every week still and recommend the (increasingly scarce) positive posts for at least the first few pages before the overwhelmingly negativity defeats me. I feel really bad about not posting my own comments though. I am constantly reminded by my SO that I should not let the trolls have…[Read more]

@purofilion The search for Gallifrey may well be Capaldi’s arc and will not be concluded until his final story. (And long off may that be.)

I have been meaning to remark on Capaldi/Doctor since I started to rewatch the series a couple of weeks ago but thought I would wait until the end. I thought at first, like Dan Martin on the Guardian, that he…[Read more]

I fear that you are all right and CiF is beyond hope. Reading it depresses me but I feel bad about letting the trolls have the final say and abandoning Dan Martin. The trolls now speak publicly for fandom. IT is a bad state of afairs. I especially feel for Moffat, Capaldi and the other actors who are bagged constantly and there is clearly a…[Read more]

@lisa Santa travels the world in a night on a sleigh that can hold enough toys for every child. He must be a timelord. Long have I said so.

@norcaltradis. That is pretty much what I said. Orson is Danny without the baggage. I agree with you that the raport between Clara and Orson is not that of a great grandmother and descendant. I don’t think…[Read more]

@Rob. Where do you get your coffee? It’s clearly a superior brew to that which I’m drinking. 🙂 (Don’t tell Seb but right now I’m back to instant.)

I agree that Danny will stay dead but either something of his DNA will become Orson or Orson will turn out to be a long lost twin so that Clara gets a chance of redemption because right now she is…[Read more]

One day someone is going to bring back Adric, just to annoy us all. 🙂

Cheers

Janette

@barnable. I am no doubt nit picking but it is unlikely that Clara would have inherited Danny’s estate, what there was of it. I assume that as a solider Danny would have been obliged to make out a will so unless he rewrote his will in the time that he knew Clara which I doubt as death would not have been on his mind then she would not inherit. As…[Read more]

So now I have read through all the posts some comments,

I have to disagree with @phMO and others who have remarked about a “lack of fun” this series. I have found it to have many LOL moments. The style of humour is different to that of the M.S. era. It is juxtaposed against the more sombre overall tone of the series but those moments are there…[Read more]

Have just rewatched and somehow had even more of a problem with the tear ducts this time. I am still reading through all the comments above but several things struck me. Firstly about Danny. IT does appear he has no family as Seb is unable to contact his next of kin.

How does Orson end up with the toy soldier? I doubt that, even if she is…[Read more]

Have just finished watching the episode so first impressions. It was a corker. I was so glued to the screen I forgot to hand out the jammy dodgers. It was a considerably more straightforward story than expected but it delivered a few quite shattering emotional punches; Osgood being deleted, Danny and Clara, Kate’s death and rescue, Danny sending…[Read more]

I have one big complaint, and I mean big, with this series. It is almost over. @Juniperfish I hope there are some tissues handy because, even if Danny does not die and Clara lives on to continue her wayward adventures on the Tardis, I am going to need them. I will bring some Jammy Dodgers. I have a couple of packets in the pantry. Just wishing I…[Read more]

Still haven’t rewatched the episode so nothing new to add in terms of theories. (I am waiting until our youngest returns from a school trip as he left Sunday morning.)

@JimTheFish I have the article open but haven’t read it yet or responded but I will certainly recommend your post.

@Bluesqueakpip I agree with you and @Dr Ben re’ the pregnancy…[Read more]