So, for Demons in the Punjab, I had already thought about linking to this track simply due to the name of it (ie Yasmin the Light).

However the album cover and other parts of that album may also be reflective of some of the themes (even if its a band I don’t much listen to anymore and find a bit… juvenile? Unsubtle?).

Anyway, this is probably…[Read more]

So my tuppenceworth…
I actually have the same feelings as @jimthefish (and I wonder if I need to say more about that as he did it far better).

I really want to like this series. Its just there’s always a couple of moments where I get jolted out of my suspension of disbelief.
One which seems consistent is when each time the subject is being…[Read more]

@ichabod @mudlark
I’ve just finished Mieville’s Iron Council (one of his Bas Lag novels).
I’ll admit that for me it dragged a bit, which is something I also thought of his other Bas Lag novels (they just feel like they could do with a bit of editing).
I prefer his other novels (eg Kraken) but really liked The City and The City (though didn’t…[Read more]

Can’t remember now whether I’ve shared my thoughts on this one.
It was kinda fun, again enjoyed Graham and Ryan and really hoping Yaz gets some focus in this week’s and beyond, as I think she’s a really good actress.

Wasn’t sure about the Doctor getting called out for being selfish – felt odd. Sure the Doctor’s been selfish in the past but can’t…[Read more]

I’m not sure how I missed adding this to The Woman Who Fell To Earth as songs.

This is the Album track which is worth hearing first (if you’ve not heard it before).

This is Elbow at a BBC event doing it with an orchestra.
Though its much the same to begin with, I do suggest sticking with it if you…[Read more]

@pedant – just to add to everyone else, honestly glad to hear you’re ok (and doing better on the count!)

But top top top person you are @idiotsavon – its the days after an incident that waves of stuff can hit.

And though sometimes I will wince at some of his comments, he now has a 5 day pass at being… [ahem] “tough” with trolls and…[Read more]

so, here’s something for @juniperfish ‘s and others’ thoughts on WhitDoc’s character being related to Light.

I can’t believe I haven’t linked to this before but not sure.
If you know the track below then this is an interesting Live version.

But here’s the original album version

Two things I forgot:

– why someone would leave a sonic mine there (maybe just another example of poor waste management??!?)

– and (maybe more interestingly in terms of avenues for bonkerising) what was the Doctor looking for on the junk planet…?

So, couple of things.
Firstly, @pedant – thanks for the hint to try using Search on the Forum (I don’t think I’ve ever done that before!!).
@juniperfish – thank Pedant for this link to that mention of Radio Times and red and blue by Phaseshift

@troygorsline – [ahem] “theories more insane than what’s actually happening”.

I think bonkerising will…[Read more]

Hi all – thought I’d plop down on the sofa for a minute!

So – a bonkers theory:
For me this series is centred around those who are bullied and only concerned with the ‘monster’ and their motivations as a way of showing the bullied that actually they are not [insert whatever the bully is saying of them such as…[Read more]

Hi everyone – apologies for not coming on earlier, but have read everything.
In fact I think that I’ve enjoyed reading on this site more than the episodes (I’ve learnt more as well!).
I think that as @pedant mentioned, this series is likely a thematic arc rather than a plot arc. Not sure we’ll see any of the monsters/bad guys again (maybe…[Read more]

So, I’ll admit that I didn’t much enjoy watching Rosa (to be wanting to hit fast-forward during the “you get the maps, you get the..” scene when I’m thinking ‘Tardis?’) is not a great sign.
Some lovely bits of acting (Graham, Rosa), but also some duff acting (alien villain) and as a whole its not one I’ll watch again.
However, as that’s not really…[Read more]

@pedant – just wanted to say I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

Its good you’re dealing with it properly ie taking care of diet and habits. And changing habits is a bugger.
Not much more of any use I can say really, except that errrrmmm….

or this….

ok, this is for the Ghost Monument.

and @puro – yes, yes it is very very silly.

apologies for only posting now.
Its been a great thread to read through and I’ve nothing particularly to add except….

Yay – a quarry!!

That and that we now have a Sonic Swiss-Army-Spoon !

In terms of Whittaker Doctor (yes – am conscious of how I refer to her!) I’m still interested to see how she evolves in the role. But I’m still picking up…[Read more]

I’ll admit – I don’t have anything for the episode, but maybe for the episode as well as us all here…

and its trendy retro* donchya know

*in the UK we seem to have been retro-ing for 10 years until someone kickstarts something!!

Hi all – great to see some new members (howdy!) and great to see some familiar names!

For me, I enjoyed the episode but like most, the monster was simply that – a monster – so slightly dull. I did worry that his killing of several people was there to simply suggest jeopardy but then again that’s what monsters do.

I liked Jodie and think she’ll…[Read more]

Hi @Missy – that’s interesting about the aspirin study.

I took a look at the NHS “Behind the Headlines” and found this:
“Healthy older people do not benefit from taking aspirin”

It seems that aspirin was being suggested either by some health professionals or non-professionals (eg family, dodgy healthcare people) as being good for you as a kind…[Read more]