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This might interest you, I hope it works.

https://www.inverse.com/

Missy

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Janette: Hear, hear again.

@ichabod: You are so right. My view si that the cimments say a lot more about the ‘complainers” than it does about their victims,  SH and DW.

I, on the other hand do rant when a thing annoys me, but as i have a tendency to go overborad I try to keep it down.

Missy

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Janette:

Hear, hear, I agree with everything you say aboce- except  on the matter of climate change. Of course it’s changed, the same as it’s changed for thousands of years, long before human beings arrived, but that’s my opinion and I’m not interested in starting a debate. *gins*

As you say, stories are what we need. As a certain doctor said, “they nurture the soul and heart.”

Missy

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@missrori said:

“This struggle is turning up a lot in the real world.  Those who show and encourage compassion are mocked and shunned, the needy and small are neglected, no one can be trusted, and the bullying and powerful always win in the end.  If it is good to do good, to be a Doctor, why is it those people who get the short end of the straw?”

I can’t answer that my dear, but it does seem to be, for the most part, a fact of life. The one thing that I do know is that sooner or later these dreadful people do get their comeuppance. It may take years, perhaps not four and a half billion, but they will pay. I hope that there is someone you can talk to, but if it helps we are alwyas here, if only to listen.

Missy

Everyone has to pay the piper – eventually

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I re-watched this last night, then went on to to view the specials. Right at the end, Peter Capaldi gives reasons why you should watch series 8.  I quote:

“You should watch if you want to nurture your heart and soul, and you want to be scared.”

That about sums it up methinks?

Missy

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@janetteb;

The Last Christmas had excellent emotional content and value, but not my favourite. Husbands of River Song is.

This special is all about the Doctor and his love for River, even though she’s sure he doesnt, and her realisation that he does care for her. I found it funny, sad and bitter sweet, setting up Doctor Mysterio beautifully.

@ichabod:

No, I haven’t experienced the “dog versus kitten” episode, but dog versus puppy? Yes!

As soon as I read “(you know that thing where your dog stands there looking up at you imploringly because the new kitten is clinging enthusiastically, with all its miniature and needle sharp, teeth and claws, to one of her back feet?).  Love ’em both.

I swear I could see that look in my minds eye and chuckled. Only a dog can look at you like that. Mind you, they are great con artists too. Animals are definately my favourite mammal.

Blimey! What a threadnap! Sorry.

Missy

 

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Anyone got a model of Mr Huffle?

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@ichabod: The thing about dogs – of whom I am a great fan – is that they love you no matter what sort of scumbag you are. Cats, are far more decerning. If you win their affection you are blessed indeed.

April is toooooooooo far away!

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@ichabod: HIM? LISTEN? Too busy listening to himself.

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@ichabod:

Why couldn’t I have said that? You are a tonic ici, a real tonic! Like you, I refuse to go anywhere until after the Doctor has called – hopefully twice more, or mayhap, if we are very, very lucky, thrice more?

Puss cats, worth their weight in gold.

Missy

 

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Oh, very droll!  Smarty pants! *grin*

It doesn’t always work, therefore I simply post the title and where it can be found.

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@missrori:  You have us m’dear. Talk away.

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Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this, but I felt the need. I just watched part of the speech from the Zygon Inversion read by PC – the bits we didn’t hear. Not being good at links, here is what you look for on YT

The Zygon Inversion Speech – Read by Peter Capaldi Live in New Zealand

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@winston: That’s what I do. If I want a laugh, I watch The Caretaker or Robots of Sherwood, and any of the DT/MS or CE epidsodes which apply.  If I want bitter sweet, it’s Husbands/The Raven/Heaven Sent/Hell bent, and now with both in Doctor Mysterio.

@ichabod: Well, I hope to goodness nothing else hits! As for Golden years, I’m with you. do you think the powers that be will agree to a refund?

Chins up

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@janetteb: Oh, that person! He’s still an Australian, you are where you were born – in my opinion.

Delighted to see that you too feel that PC deserves a pay rise. It’s such a punishing schedule.

I am so cross about not being able to comment on The Six Thatchers, which I watched the other evening – the Jeremy Brett version – all I know, or am assuming, is that they are busts of Maggie Thatcher and it wasn’t very popular with the audience. Ratings were down for the second film. As soon as I get the Box Set, I’ll be with you all.

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@soundworld:  My best wishes for your health problems. I don’t know why it is, but The Doctor always makes me feel better, I leave him with a smile.

@ichabod: I hope you are bearing up. I have meant to ask you before. Also, I don’t care for any kind of JAZZ either, or Rap for that matter.

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Sorry everyone, I got over excited. My comment about the BBC cutting back -hence Sherlock, is of course wrong. It was/is, the ABC not showing Sherlock. *blushes*

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According to reports, the BBC has asked Peter Capaldi to stay for another series – 11. He is negotiating for a pay rise.

David Tennant earned 500, pounds a year playing the Doctor, PC only earns 400, a year. Unfortunately this has come when the BBC had decided on cut backs in pay and programmes. (hence Sherlock I should think)

PC will stay if the gets at least a percentage of a rise in pay.

They both deserve every penny, they were and are constantly on the go promoting, interviews, appearances and of course the actual series.

I only hope that the BBC uses its common sense and give Peter a rise in pay, he’s certainly worth it.

For my part, fingers crossed.

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Interesting posts, I’ve enjoyed reading them.

I mentioned a while ago, that this Doctor is more Human than the others, which I think is his appeal. Granted he doesn’t write the words, but he executes them beautifully.

As for the ‘moron’ he’s a joke, but a dangerous one.

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Too saw the Streep speech and the clip of Trump mocking the journalist – what a moron. Over rated my eye! She was damned good as Maggie Thatcher, unlike Colin Firth as George the 6th.- I mean his looks, not his acting.

As for the Doctor, he lost Clara twice and River, it’s no wonder he is so sad. The shot of him in the Tardis, shirt undone, eyes red ringed, was heart breaking. Only DT could have done it as well. Correction, almost as well.

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@janetteb:

Welcome back. London, as you say ancient and modern – like the Tardis? C.A. Magnussen described it – well England – as a petri dish.

I loved it, the hustle, bustle and history, mixed with the nasty bits that you get in any big city.

Missy

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@thane15:

We can’t always enjoy the same things, and I for one won’t be throwing anything at you. *winks*I do agree about the American tone though.  However, there were a few classic moments and PC, as ever, was superb.

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@thane15;

Bypassing all the above posts (I really must not look) I think you are right. Last year (I think) there was talk of the ABC not buying some of their ususal programmes. who would have thought that they included Sherlock? Grrrr!

Missy

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Well, them we all appear to have enjoyed it. I particularly agre with the comment about Moffat magic! He is astonishing.

I wonder who will use Mr. Huffle?  Bill or Nardole?

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I should love to join in, but as it wasn’t shown on Free Tv – as the last three series were – I haven’t seen this yet.

Yes, I could have used ‘STAN”, but balked at that, so I’ve ordered it from Amazon and should get it between the 2-7th of February.

There is always the chance, of course, that the ABC will show the above sometime, but not soon enough. Why, oh why, did they do this?

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@pedant: Thank you. I should have known that. *rolls eyes*

@thane15:

He responds with:  “I was going to say ‘get it yourself’ but you’re too slow and I don’t think you’ll get out of that chair.”

Totally dead pan. I thought “man, serious sexism” and then my Uncle (who is your Cockney rhyming slang key seller from back of van type) whispered to me: “it’s a joke lad. Won’t ever get tired of it. Innit?”

.Comforting to hear that nothing much has changed then – humour I mean.

The last time we were there, everyone called us “love.”

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@ichabod: One little scene really stands out for me, though, and that’s the one with adolescent Grant sitting on a bench in the school hallway refusing to look the other kids as they pass because he can’t control his X-ray vision.  The Doctor spots young Lucy as the person Grant likes the most, and Grant says, “How do you know?”  And he has risen, still in his seated position, up the wall (via his “super-powers”, and as a far from subtle metaphor for helpless arousal, particularly since the kid has both hands clamped over his crotch in a miserable attempt at concealment).  So the Doctor, all quiet sympathy, calmly draws him back down onto the bench by one knee, and we’re off somewhere, gone from my memory.

I agree, quite subtle that scene.

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@miapatrick: Thank goodness it wasn’t only mer. I breathed a sigh of relief when I read your post. I’d been trying for two days to get on to the forum.

@craig: No apologies necessary, I’m just relieved that everything is back in place.

@pedant: My gawd! That takes me back!

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@kharis: Believe me I wouldn’t wait at all, but if it isn’t on the TV, I haven’t got a choice. 🙁

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@kharis:

I too am passionate about the above, but in a different order. PC is indeed brilliant.

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I’d be happy if they had aired Sherlock  4 on free TV as they have the other three series. Why it had to be streamed heaven only knows. I’m very cross! It’s on order from Amazon UK and I get the set early February. I can wait.

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@thane15:

Hey there, no one thought you were complaining, especially not me. It’s rotten to feel and be sick.

“I don’t  think I listened ”   *giggles* A lot like the Doctor then.

@pedant:  I have always loved London (my city) with, as they say, warts and all. Can’t say it’s the best city in the world, because I haven’t been to every other city in the world. On the rare occasions that we hear Big Ben (courtesy of the BBC) I become quite emotional. 🙂

Spare my blushes, but what or where is LSE?

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@thane15:

I meant to say. You poor poor thing! You have my sympathy. any idea what caused the ‘lurgy?”

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@mudlark:

The human race seems set on wiping itself out doesn’t it. I hope you enjoy the special as much as the rest of us. Oooooh! Champers and smoked salmon, what a spoil, may I join you? As for french TV, and at the risk of being jumped on from a great height, OZ TV is nothing to write home about either. Three quarters of the programmes are American and violent. Apologies to our American members, but it’s true. *sigh*

@whisht: Hey, I’m a Londoner! 🙂 The last time we were there we were impressed by just how helpful the ones we met were. It’s heartening to hear that thye still are. I don’t really blame the Taxi driver, and he did take them after all.

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@kbranagh:

Great fun wasn’t it. However I disagree. the best thing about the episode was Peter Capaldi as usual, Mr Huffle was second in line. 🙂

Happy New year.

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@pedant: Bless you for that. I realised that you must have meant Name of the Doctor and watched. Let’s hope the ‘spoilers’ meant the return of River Song.

@doctordani: Mr. Huffle is the companion we never knew we wanted! True, and I definitely want one. 🙂

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Thane15 and Puro.

A very happy new year to both of you.

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@doctordani: When isn’t SM cooking up something. I dare say we’ll see a little more of Mr. Huffle too now it’s taken up resdidence on the Tardis.

@pedant: I shall have ro re-watch Time of the Doctor, can’t remember River’s remark?

@alexwho: This special stands alone, and most definitely for kids. I don’t think you (you generally) can compare it with the other’s.

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I’m not going to dwell on this,but I had a thought.They’ve already had a Hybrid, half Human half Dalek. Remember Daleks in Manhattan?

Naturally, the Daleks destroyed him,

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@gamergirlavatar;

She looks really promising in the trailers. April is so far away. Can I stand it?

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@miapatrick: Completely crazy, whihc made it all the more fun.

@winston: Nardole is a dark horse – or rather WAs a dark horse. He seems dopey, but there’s a lot of common sense there.

@gamergirlavatar: I agree with you, and can’t wait for the drought to break. Happy New year to you both.

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@miapatrick: I agree, this Doctor is more mature, but makes it very obvious that he adored River.

@juniperfish: *waves back* He has a wonderful face, what is called ‘lived in.” but still manages to be attractive , at least, I find him attractive. SM probably didn’t want to stress the ‘baby talk* thingy, it could be over done.

@dimchall: Great fun wasn’t it. Loved  the eating scenes – that’s new. the craftily slipped in Unit soldier, obviously one of the shoal. AND *fanfare* Mr Huffle! I laughed and laughed, what a bonkers, brilliant idea! IWANT ONE. Don’t think I’ll be the only one either..

@misterhoo: More than likely. who knows what she got up to when “him in doors” was away.

My husband actually enjoyed this one, completely unexpected I have to say. The other day he said that I got too involved with DW. My answer was that if one didn’t get involved, one was NOT a Whovian.

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Against all odds, I thoroughly enjoyed this special. When I saw PC hanging by his feet in front of a window,  I blinked mentally, then got into the spirit of the thing.

The Doctor with baby? Well, that was different. Grant being a ‘nanny’?A reference to Clara mayhap?

The Shoal of the Winter Harmony back in circulation and brains  with eyes. *shudder* How they managed to fit those brains into hinged heads is a mystery.

24 years – River – Darillium and the Singing Towers, and the grief which, in my opinion,  only one other actor has been able to convey convincingly – David Tennant – was so poignant, so heart breaking, that it brought tears to my eyes.

I’ve never seen the Doctor with the first couple of his shirt buttons undone? Perhaps another proof of his grief for the loss of River Song.

Sorry I’m gabbling, but I think you will know what I mean – I loved it.

Missy

 

 

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@frobisher:

I’m in Australia and the above is on tonight. I thought every country was seeing it at the same time – the 26th.

Thanks anyway.

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@craig:  Thanks for the good wishes.

I’m really looking forward to tonight. From what I’ve seen in trailers, this special is definitely for the kids. which is great, as I’ve never grown up and have no desire to.

@miapatrick: @cathannabe: Why is it that you’ve seen the special? Oh well, I shall read your comments tomorrow, I don’t want to spoil it for myself.

Happy Boxing Day

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Janette:  @ichabod:@blenkinsopthebrave:

I hope that you all had a wonderful day, with no hicups – unless caused by the alcohol. *grins*

Pity about the wait,  I shall be thinking of you tonight whilst I binge on the Doctor.

@blenkinsopthebrave: As my husband loves to say: “It’s in the script!” Gawd, that annoys me!

Happy Boxing Day.

Missy

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@missrori:

I understand how you feel, the world is in a terrible mess. That is is why, for me, Doctor Who is essential.

Escapism Tardis style.  I hope that your family don’t talk round you today, and that your other relative,

is much better.

@ichabod:

The things we do for our passion. We shall have to curb our ravings, don’t want to spoil it for you. Try to have

a good sleep tonight, and we’ll see you on Tuesday.

Stay safe, both of you,

Missy

 

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To all my Whovian friends, I wish you A MerryTardis Christmas and Capaldi New Year.

 

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@missrori

Oh, what a shame! Next time.

Were you able to open the link? I assure you, the answers given by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss are very funny.

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Sorry, the above is in the  wrong thread! I got carried away. *blushes*

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