@shazzbot @wolfweed

Its a shame that Gatiss seems thinks all fans are die-hard ones (I’d prefer to say ARSEs in the current context) as this definition leaves me out in the cold. John Hurt’s comments about fans seem to be closer to the mark.

Nick

@BlenkinsoptheBrave

Well I did read the book more recently than I saw the story itself (once in 1975) I think you might be right now I think about it 🙂 . I do 1/4 recall something about a homing signal being part of the plot so your memory isn’t that bad (assuming you’ve not just planted a false memory !).

Cheers

Nick

@Bluesqueakpip

For example, when we meet the Tennant Doctor (if we do) and Rose, they’re fighting the Zygons. Who get defeated in the first five minutes, and then we go on to the rest of the story…

If I was a betting man (and I’m not) this is what I’d put my money on. I can also take a guess where we might find them based on some of the…[Read more]

@WhoHar

The 70 minute limit is a concern for me as well. However, I wonder if some of this will continue on into the Christmas Show. If the Christmas Show is more of a typical story like we’ve seen over the last few years, its going to be interesting to see how the regeneration happens.

Nick

@Blenkinsopthebrave

Hi there. I recall that the Zygon spaceship blew-up at the end eliminating the Zygon problem from Earth (they reappear in various Books though). You’re absolutely right though, there has been very little or no bonkers theories I’ve come across or (so far as I’m aware) much in the way of Spoilers either.

I believe most…[Read more]

@Shazzbot

Let’s hope he had some draft thoughts down. Even so

Given the number of his posts here and on the Guardian I guess you could reconstruct his opinion (which would certainly be interesting to read), but of course it wouldn’t have the emotional depth to make it really special. Good luck.

Thanks

Nick

@Shazzbot

Did our departed friend ever summarise AG Who Doctors in the same way (I never saw anything quite like this series of blogs certainly)

Thanks

Nick

@HTPBDET

My condolences to your family and friends. I am very saddened to hear this news this morning. Others here have expressed the impact of his writing and debating here better than I can, so I will say no more than I will miss him.

Nick

@WhoHar

Very interesting observation. The actor’s name is Claudia Grant. I’m not convinced myself, but since the image in the globe has been digitally altered, I wouldn’t rule it out.

Nick

@OsakaHatter

Always felt those bowed Time Lords were a plot line that needed some exploration in the End of Time specials, they seemed too tied to that plot to leave hanging.

There were a few of those I seem to recall…

Nick

@JimTheFish @Shazzbot @Craig @Phaseshift

How about a poll about having polls ?

(sorry I couldn’t help bring down the tone of your otherwise fascinating  – seriously – discussion)

@ScaryB

You may well be right there. Apart from the 13 Doctor limit and the Doctors PTSD driven personality, just what can really be “reset” in your opinion ? (or perhaps better expressed as what would you (or any one else Dear Forumers) change given the chance ?).

I take your point about the various resets and why should we be worried by it.…[Read more]

@Timeloop @Shazzbot @JimTheFish

The trailer could certainly be used instead of the opening titles (at about 40 seconds  – if you remove the Matt Smith and end titles – is it long enough though). My guess is that it (and others probably – perhaps a new one for the Christmas show) will be shown in the Cinemas prior to 50th episode in nice 3D and…[Read more]

@Shazzbot @JimTheFish

Having a replica of all the consoles could reflect something needed for the 50th or Chrismas show as Jim suggests or it could just be part of the sets they use for the various events that are now held. If for example, the theme was Doctor past and present, these sets plus other props (original or remade) and (with a little…[Read more]

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@Osakahatter

Yes, Hurt could be a future Doctor (between Smith and Capaldi say). The only substantive objection I’m aware of (bound to be others though) is that D11 refers to him in the past tense. This and the apparent link to the Time War lends itself to a pre-11 setting better than a post 11. That said, I’m always (probably) going to have…[Read more]