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  • #78845
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    @dentarthurdent @janetteb @winston @nerys @thane16

    the most concerning was Dacron’ ableist issue; the sonic better as a telly remote than a gun & TenDoc regenerating back into his 2006+ clothing as keeping 13’s outfit would be an insult to drag performers

    Agreed. Also the hypocrisy. The sonic is too gun-like but then the Doc shoots Omega in the face with a weapon.

    a number of his eps were terrific from 73 Yards, Boom to Rogue

    Of which, interestingly, only 73 yards was written by RTD2. Probably my favourite after WBY though.

    #78836
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    @thane16 @ps1l0v3y0u

    As the Doctor was male, he couldn’t let go of the Dr/Donna crisis

    Which is weird if you think about it. Imagine it had been written the other way around.

    Also the Doc had just been female and this “ability” to shrug this off had never been explored.

    The messaging is fine, but the delivery was woeful. There seemed to be a lot of, maybe not quite aggressive but let’s say forceful, pronouncements from RTD  about the show at that time.  I found it all a bit tedious tbh, my view being “say it on screen”.

    If you want to go down that route then fine but don’t expect “The Internet (TM)” to blankly accept it. And be sure the product you are putting out is top notch, otherwise you’ll attract so much additional criticism it will do serious damage to the show.

    I think he needed someone in Bad Wolf or the BBC to say “hey Russell, that’s probably not the best idea”.

     

     

     

    #78831
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    @thane16

    yes, the more we focus on identity politics, the less focus exists on working class & middle class oppression thru an overall mismanagement of economic opportunity & the foundational roots of exploitation & marginalisation

    Agreed. Class is the one thing that’s never mentioned, and some studies have shown it is this one single factor that has more bearing on a person’s outcomes that anything else.

    #78828
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    @thane16 @dentarthurdent @janetteb @winston

    @ps1l0v3y0u

    It’s an interesting discussion.

    On the etymology of woke: IIRC it came out of the Civil rights movement in the US (pre-Covid) with the phrase “Stay woke” meaning stay awake i.e. be alert to what’s going on around you. It was taken on by liberals and it started to appear in the left-leaning mainstream press but was then quickly corrupted /co-opted by the right, and became an insult: “Utter woke nonsense”. Partly, it has to be said, due to the tendency of many commentators to view everything through the lens of identity politics, which is itself very reductive and unhelpful in most cases.

    And arriving into this climate was the first female Doc and then the first black Doc. With predictable and depressing results.

    But back to the show:

    I absolutely do not think they should (or will) Bobby Ewing the show. A soft reboot would be my preference. This would allow a new focus on the character and unburden a lot of the baggage the show carries. It definitely needs a completely new team though, no more RTD, Moff, Chibs, or any previous writers on the show. A fresh start.

    #78809
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    @thane16

    What were 3-4 issues you had with this iteration or series.

    I would say (in no particular order):

    1. Too crowded a Tardis. Consequently not enough story for all the leads.

    2. The first female Doctor. There was not enough written about the gender change. What a wasted opportunity. Instead, he decided to turn the Doctor – traditionally a maverick but ordinary Time Lord, into a demi-god.

    3. Overly preachy writing when making political points.

    4. Lack of respect for the show and its former writers, showrunners, actors and prod staff manifesting in wholesale changes to the canon (not a word I really like using but it’s a good fit here) that undermined many years work by many of the above people, many of which were more talented than he was. Ego trip.

    It wasn’t all bad. But, as I’ve said before, and to borrow a phrase ‘the good ideas weren’t original, and the original ideas weren’t good’.

    #78798
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    All this talk of removing insects. Try this tip:

    Instead of killing flies, spray them with hair lacquer mid flight and they’ll simply glide out of the window.

    #78785
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    @ps1l0v3y0u @dentarthurdent @thane16

    Was this tendency because the Doctor was (then) male, and the companions, as ever, were female

    I mean, yes I think so. The companion does tend to riff off the lead and, with Moff’s previous writing, we know he likes to explore the sexual politics of the traditional male-female relationship.

    I liked RTDs take: Donna was a best friend rather than a potential lover. I do think both RTD and Moff really, really liked the romantic aspect though. It’s a bit odd, if you stop and think about it – a 2000+ year old alien having a fling with a 20-something Earthling.

    There is definitely some crossover in the companion story, and some progression under RTD and Moff:

    Rose – a traditional companion for the modern era, with modern sensibilities and a backstory. Fell in love with 10.

    Martha – a traditional companion for the modern era, with modern sensibilities and a backstory. Fell in love with 10.

    Donna – matey with 10.

    Amy – had a crush on 11. But with a backstory that was universe significant.

    River – married 11. Complex universe-significant backstory.

    Clara – with a backstory that was universe significant. Liked (?) 11, not in love with 12.

    Bill – not in love with 12. Also: gay, but I think she wouldn’t have been in love with 12 regardless. The (actors) age-gap would not have gone down well at the BBC / audience if they’d gone down this route. It would have been a bit too much “Werther’s Originals”.

    At the end of the day there’s only so much you can do. It would be interesting to have older companions and / or a dynamic where the two leads are both the same gender and not romantically involved.

     

    #78784
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    @thane16

    On screwball, did you see Bringing Up Baby in ‘39 with Katharine Hepburn?

    Oh, yes. Many times. It’s great, She’s great and a young Cary Grant is also great.

    Anything with Hepburn, Grant or James Stewart is always worth my attention. And The Philadelphia Story has all three. Would recommend, if you’ve not seen it.

    That trio are probably the most well-known but there are a host of other stars of that era who maybe haven’t hit the public consciousness in the same way: Myrna Loy, Irene Dunn, William Powell, Fred MacMurray, Jean Arthur, Carole Lombard, Claudette Colbert, Rosalind Russell, Fredric March…

    Two of these (Loy and Powell) starred in The Thin Man, which I’d also recommend if you’ve not seen it. There are 4 sequels of varying quality but worth watching.

    Just realised, I’ve rambled on a bit there. Anyhoo.

    @dentarthurdent

     I was maybe giving it far more significance than it (IMO) merited

    I’d agree. It’s often quoted by people as a bit of a “gotcha” and denigrates some truly fantastic movies and shows. Used with caution, if at all imo.

     

    #78779
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    @dentarthurdent    @thane16

    @ps1l0v3y0u

    Ah, the infamous Bechdel test, aka the Bechdel–Wallace Test, was developed in the 80s, named for Alison Bechdel and Liz Wallace.

    It’s pretty broad and, yes, limited in its usefulness. I believe it was originally developed to bring a focus on the roles of women in film, with their being quite the number in the 70s and 80s where women characters had a more ornamental role and less agency, particularly compared to the male characters.

    I watched a lot of 30’s, 40’s and 50’s movies growing up, and most of the best films had strong female characters that more than stood up to their male counterparts (think Screwball comedies and, say, Noir movies).

    Doing some research today, I found this:

    [the Bechdel Test] was inspired by Virginia Woolf’s 1929 essay A Room of One’s Own, which highlighted the limited and one-dimensional portrayal of women in fiction. Originally intended as a humorous commentary on queer women’s representation, the test has since become a widely recognized tool for examining gender inequality in media.

    So, it seems to be both an ongoing concern, and also something that has deviated away from its original intent.

    It’s imperfect but it has endured – I mean, we’re still talking about this today, so it seems to have done its job in that respect.

    #78778
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    @classiccar

    Welcome, just post a question on a forum and someone will respond if they have an answer.

    Suggest The Winchester may be a more appropriate forum, but it doesn’t matter too much.

    Have you watched the tape?

    My first thought was the 1996 Doctor Who Movie which had McCoy and McGann in it.

    And I found Jim McManus on Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_McManus_(actor)

    Seems he was in the Who story The Invisible Enemy but this is a 4th Doctor adventure with Tom Baker.

    It may not be Who-related at all: both McCoy and McManus had long careers as actors, so they may have been in something else together.

    Hope that helps.

     

     

     

    #78767
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    @thane16 (and son)

    And I don’t understand how RTD could speak so fluently (or should I say in his usual slightly rambling, breathy way) about a Christmas Special that hadn’t been made at all?

    He’s basically lied to the fans and admitted it. Not sure why he felt the need to do that but it’s not a good look. I’m assuming the pressure behind the scenes got to him.

     

    or somehow undoing their existence by …..magically using a spoon as a wand to undo death

    Actually laughed aloud.

    @translatorcircuit

    All of these will be automatically better than nothing which is what the BBC is offering. I think that Putin may destroy the World during 2027

    Well, that got dark really quickly. Everything OK?

    #78760
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    #78749
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    @dentarthurdent

    @janetteb

    @ps1l0v3y0u

    Also too much YouTube for me; it burns through my writing time so I really should stop…

    Some interesting suggestions here. Big thumbs up for the 5th Element. I’ve watched it several times and always enjoy it. Incidentally there’s a Discworld book called The Fifth Elephant but that may be coincidence.

    Re Discworld. I asked on here a couple of years ago where to start with the series as there seemed too many to choose from. @miapatrick (I think) recommended Going Postal as an entry point. I started there and began working my way through. I used one of the many Discworld guides to inform my reading order, rather than go chronologically.

    See here for a good example:

    https://discworldorder.com/

    I’ve currently only 8 of the 49 (?) books but my reading (generally) has stalled, so I’m resisting buying anymore. My intention is to collect all of one run of the books and so have plumped for the slightly fancier hardback versions.

    I am struggling to finish off my Jasper Fforde Thursday Next series – I’ve read them all previously but the final one comes out this October so I am going through them again. 3 books in (of 7). I always thought Fforde could do a good Who episode if he was given the chance.

    I also see that The Fugitive Doctor has a multi-platform story out right now: Circuit Breaker. This runs over audio, comics, online platforms, so it’s a bit of a commitment. Interesting but I don’t really have the time right now.

    #78740
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    @janetteb

    I’ve also seen all those, although did not finish How to get to Heaven… and I need to see the latest Derry Girls.

    Small Prophets was excellent.

    Re: Widows Bay: it’s a horror (not gory) with comedic elements. Would recommend.

    #78737
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    Now that we have a, um, short (!) gap until any new Who, just wondered what else people are watching.

    For me: The Boroughs (although Netflix are not renewing), Widows Bay (which Apple are renewing) and The Fades (an old BBC show written by Jack Thorne, which they really should have renewed) are my recent picks.

     

    #78736
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    #78734
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    Moffat’s views on writing, always worth listening to:

    Earlier in the interview, Moffat also shared his view on what makes good writing, arguing that the first job of any television show, film or play is to entertain.

    “They never mention the word entertainment, which is the minimum condition of anything you write,” Moffat said. “Not theme, which some poor sods ask me about, and not subtext. Oh, do me a favour. It’s entertainment. That’s all you’re doing.”

    #78722
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    @translatorcircuit

    You’ve twisted my words

    I’ve just re-read my post and your earlier one and I don’t agree with this but no matter.

    You obviously have strong views on the BBC and, again, I don’t agree. But, as Elwood P Dowd once stated:

    Well, an element of conflict in any discussion’s a very good thing. It means everybody is taking part and nobody is left out

    As @dentarthurdent says, if the BBC was to be closed down, the Who rights would just go elsewhere, and it would likely lose its essential Who-ness.

    You clearly have a lot of ideas. I don’t know your background, but I suggest you write something based on one of them. Who knows you may be the one to spark something for the next iteration of those shows. If not, then you’ll gain an appreciation of how difficult it is to come up with a fresh, well-written script.

    Hey @craig – how about a collaboration board for script ideas?

    @janetteb

    And, yes, there’s an awful lot of awful fanfic out there – and probably much more to come. Talent is definitely needed.

    #78717
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    @translatorcircuit

    Well, you may be onto something about the fan produced projects – it was the fans and the likes of RTD and Moffat who kept the show alive during the wilderness years. Perhaps a new showrunner will emerge from amongst one of these fans.

    I think we can agree the Disney+ money was not well spent. But the BBC did feel the need to go out for external funding, so maybe their internal budgets didn’t support the show last time. Maybe it was just hubris though.

    I think a Blake’s Seven reboot could be interesting, and I am certainly willing to give any new show, if it does appear, the benefit of the doubt.  Whether the BBC could fund that and also Who remains to be seen.

    #78715
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    @dentarthurdent @janetteb

    Yes, he would have been a terrific on-screen Doc I think. His Big Finish audios are apparently very good (caveat – I’ve not listened to any) and give the 8th a new lease of life. Same with the 6th’s audio stories as I understand it.

    With the upcoming, urm, hiatus, maybe BF stories are the salve for my DW itch.

    #78701
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    @translatorcircuit @nerys @janetteb @dentarthurdent

    the cbeebies thing is frankly an insult. Kid’s show

    In understand the sentiment but I’m not so sure. I wonder if the BBC is playing a longer game here than we give it credit for. Consider:

    They run a kid-friendly version of the show. This will accomplish three things.

    1. It gets ’em hooked on the concept of Who from a young age,

    2. It takes the pressure off the main show to produce something quickly. The BBC can still demonstrate their commitment to the show with a low-budget offering that is low risk. It’s also unlikely to generate the same kind of scrutiny and, um, passion (let’s call it that) from the fanbase. Take the heat off and quietly re-introduce the show to network television while giving an outlet to base the toys / merch off.

    3. It allows the main show to skew more adult. i.e. away from the family-friendly, behind the sofa approach it traditionally took, thereby attracting older viewers and teenagers looking for something a bit more mature than a kids show. In the long term, the CBeebies viewers (and their parents) would naturally gravitate to the main show over time. And, if there is a significant hiatus, then they would be ready when the show proper does return.

    #78686
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    @whohar @janetteb @translatorcircuit

    I did have a thought that this is all a bluff by the BBC / Bad Wolf / RTD, and that the Christmas special is already in the bag – with Tennant and Piper reverse bi-generating into the new Doc. Surely not though.

    Assuming we take it at face value – and remember that RTD has basically admitted that he / BBC / Bad Wolf have been lying to the fans so we can’t be sure, this is what I’d do:

    Hiatus until 2030 to help build some demand. Then, reboot with the new Doc in an alternate universe and with amnesia. No TARDIS (at first). No explanation of how we got from Piper to the new Doc (at least at this point). Hint that every time a Doc regenerates there is a whole new universe created, or that the reverse bi-generation punted the Doc into a new dimension. Start a series of adventures with no continuity baggage.

    Completely new creative team.

    I’d consider doing say, 3 x 45-minute episode stories, with 4 such stories a year, so 12 eps in total. The reduction in stories would help produce more narrative depth and possibly assist with budget too (fewer locations, fewer monsters, and VFX)

    Just my 2c. (BBC – are you listening??)

    #78684
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    @janetteb

    I think it would be good fun. I’ve been part of / run writers groups / rooms before and found it really rewarding.

    Not sure about the logistics of doing that on here though.

    (I might work on it while I am on holidays in two months time.)

    If you do and if you want another pair of eyes on it, I’m happy to take a look.

    #78681
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    @translatorcircuit

    I’m considering writing a script for a sci fi series which is similar to Doctor Who,

    You could call it Professor Why. 😀

    Seriously though, go for it. Sounds like fun and you’ll get a lot out of it even if it comes to naught.

    I’ve often said that, with the creatives and the learned on here, this board could write an episode of Who. Maybe @craig can set up a new Collaboration board. Well, we’ve got to do something while we all wait now, don’t we?

    #78680
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    @janetteb @ps1l0v3y0u

    Bravado. Yes. Creative Differences. Also yes.

    The BBC are going to go out to competitive temder for the new series, so my read is that there was definitely some tension about the show. Maybe the external discussion also affected the decision.

    The BBC went out to tender for the CBeebies version of DW last year. It’s animated, so maybe a bit quicker to production than a live action version. So, when that does air, it would give us some clues as to when the show proper will return. My gut / guess says at least 3 years.

    What will we call this new hiatus? After 2nd Gap, A2G?

    #78676
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    Also this from The Guardian

    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/10/bbc-abandons-plans-for-doctor-who-christmas-special

    RTD quotes:

    “As a result, there won’t be a Christmas Special – we only cooked that up to guarantee a future when no one knew what would happen, but now we do know, there’s no need for it.”

    “For the record: there’s no script, I never wrote it, and no actor was ever approached to play the next Doctor.”

    Which are interesting. Something feels off to me.

    #78664
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    @janetteb @ps1l0v3y0u

    Then someone spectaculated that the special had already been filmed in secret.

    I’ve heard the same rumour. It would be hilarious if true.

    But yeah, too much noise, not enough actual information because:

    Cash needs clicks, and clicks need content. And the content doesn’t even have to be that good.

    #78661
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    So, RTD was on the Radio 2 breakfast show on Monday, promoting Tip Toe (new show).

    He was asked specifically about Doctor Who and he said that there is a press release somewhere in the baroque confines of the BBC approval system, but that he expects an announcement on the show to be released in the next two weeks.

    So, watch this space.

    #78660
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    @janetteb @ps1l0v3y0u

    so same old, same old?

    I guess. Alot of the Who fan channels are protesting a bit too much, so there are a few logic fails on their parts about why it is not true. We’ll find out when we find out.

    But…I did discover that previous Christmas specials weren’t filmed until the September, so there’s a bit of a bigger open window than I thought initially when I said July was the cutoff. Probably with Billie Piper’s existing filming commitments it’s likely that filming would be scheduled later, and this may be why rumours are appearing.

    It’s all a bit storm in a teacup for me.

    #78658
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    @janetteb @ps1l0v3y0u

    I think the gap in actual Who news (Whows?) and the accompanying content vacuum mean the DW sites (and there are many) are scrabbling around for something, anything, to say. They often have quite significant followers and need to stay relevant so any minor rumour is jumped on as if it were something significant.

    And talking of which, some reports again today that the Christmas Special will be delayed to Easter 2027, as they can’t find an actor willing to take on the role of the Doc. No comment from the BBC as yet.

    #78655
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    @janetteb

    Yeah, it’s a pretty unpleasant planet right now. And if Who is set in the here and now, it can make it less escapist, for the reasons you mentioned.

    An alt-universe would have several advantages for storytelling. You could have one that’s similar to ours but where the Doctor doesn’t know everything about it, even down to Is there a Gallifrey? What are those pepper-pot things called? A soft reboot if you like.

    Maybe that’s why Rose is the current face – it’s possible they are now in her universe, which opens up a plethora of storytelling opportunities.

    Of course, given the Mavity situation, it may be that the everything after WBY is already in an alt-U, and the Xmas special will just bring the Doc back here.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    #78653
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    Some more gossip. Treat accordingly.

    MINOR SPOILERS (if true)

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    There is now a rumour doing the rounds that the Christmas Special will set up a soft reboot, whereby the Doc will end up in an alternative universe with everything reset. It’s an interesting idea and could breathe some new life into the show.

    #78652
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    @ps1l0v3y0u

    Honestly, who can say at this point. It’s pretty quiet atm and Who does have fans / commentators who like to fill the vacuum.

    Probably nothing, but it’s (another) slow Who day.

    #78650
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    A couple of bits of news / gossip.

    1. AMC+ has been granted the streaming rights to all AG Who, except the stuff on Disney+ (so 9-13 basically). For Classic Who, it’s Britbox apparently

    2. Rumours on the Christmas special:

    a. Neither Tennant nor Piper to appear.

    b. No filming currently, so potential cancellation / re-schedule to summer 2027.

    I think both / either of the rumours are quite hard to believe. Piper will at least be at the start, even if the regen happens soon afterwards (within the ep.)

    On the second point, I think July would be the cutoff date for filming to start, UNLESS there is no VFX in the episode, in which case it could be a bit later. But no VFX? No chance. So, if nothing starts by end July, then scenario b. may come into play. The more concerning thing is that there is no new Doc announcement. I suppose they could just have Piper regen and fade to black, but they could have done that with Gatwa and choose not to.

    #78641
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    Just dipping my toe back in.

    On the Capaldi recommendation for the Mondaisan Cybermen: IIRC Capaldi and Moffat had a conversation about Classic monsters that had not appeared in the new version of Who.

    Capaldi challenged Moffat to write a story with a classic monster of his choosing, which Moffat accepted. Capaldi came up with the Mondassian Cybermen or The Axons.

    Moffat (rightly) baulked at the Axons…

    #78612
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    @nerys

    Two other ones, ie not the two Dalek eps that were recently found. I have no details but Film is Fabulous (who uncovered the two Dalek Masterplan eps) seems very confident.

    @janetteb @ps1l0v3y0u

    I guess it’s the first Tenant ep proper, but it does seem odd to make such a song and dance about it. Tieing it into an announcement about the upcoming Christmas Special and a potential Tenant-Piper reunion would explain it. Or it could just be a big old tease…

    #78609
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    New Earth is the first ep of Season 2. Surely that’s all it is? But maybe it’s a precursor to a Christmas announcement.

    The only rumour I’ve heard is that another 2 lost episodes have been discovered. No more details as of yet…fingers crossed.

     

    #78575
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    Here’s the Making Of I mentioned…

    https://youtu.be/jbYq8A_6_dc?si=wTJTUqSJ89NE7uC9

    #78574
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    Thought this might be of interest, given the recent news about The Dalek Masterplan missing eps recovery.

    It’s a recreation of Mission to the Unknown, done by the students from the University of Central Lancashire.

    There’s a “making of ” video also (which I have not seen yet), but I surmise that their brief was to use the original audio, with design elements based off any existing footage / set photos / description in the screenplay.  The actors, costumes and props (incl the Daleks) were sourced / made by the students I assume. They’ve done a decent job I’d say.

    Anyhoo, enjoy:

    https://youtu.be/NW8yk-m5Ig8?si=_1cKGiKDBbU5tS8_

    #78555
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    @winston

    That’s really lovely news. Many congratulations to you and family. Is it your first grandchild?

    #78511
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    And who would play Servalan? That’s key. I’d go with Ruth Wilson (who’d also make a great Doc btw)

    #78510
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    @ps1l0v3y0u @dentarthurdent

    everybody dies finale

    Oi! Spoilers! 🙂

    I’ll be intetested to see what, if anything, comes out of their new ProdCo. I think the trick with reboots is to make it sympathetic to the original, and have some common themes but not be enslaved by what went before. Seems simple but it’s not.

    The Who that came back in 2005 managed it very well, although it had the advantage of cut through with the general public. i.e. almost everyone knows what a Tardis and a Dalek are.

    Blakes 7? Not so much. That’s not to say it shouldn’t be attempted, and the lack of knowledge about B7 in the wider public may give them more scope. A new series of stories rather than a rehash of old ones is, for sure, the way to go.

    #78507
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    @ps1l0v3y0u

    Agree – he was saying it in reference to his love of the original Blake’s 7 which, as I’m sure you’ll agree, was shonky as hell, but very entertaining.  It comes down to story and character imo. The issue now is that, because SF is normally so seamless, that is the expectation for all shows going forward. I know people who bemoan modern effects in some shows (which do appear to have worsened, probably down to the SF companies now not being prepared to be vassals for the big studios).

    I took his comments at face value and I don’t think he is positioning himself for more Who – he was probably asked his opinion. He seems to be moving in his own direction anyway, and I’ll be interested to see if a B7 reboot does happen.

    Re: the writing. Technically it was OK (bar the finales which were, as you say, a dog’s dinner) but it just didn’t grab me as much as it could / should have. YMMV.

    Any other show would reboot

    Yes. And I think this is a problem for Who but I also think it may be the only way out from the continuity spaghetti. I’m not against it in principle, but if they do go down that route, it needs to be with a completely fresh team: no old showrunners, or writers, or friends of old showrunners or writers. Given the job he did with Andor, I’d give Tony Gilroy a shot. It would need a partner for the BBC though.

    #78505
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    This is interesting from one-time Who director Peter Hoar. A potential Blake’s 7 Reboot, via his new prod company Multitude Productions:

    https://deadline.com/2026/01/blakes-7-reboot-peter-hoar-matthew-bouch-multitude-productions-1236682580/

    He also has some comments on the D+ Who era, as well as tv in general, and the need (or otherwise) for a showrunner / using other wirting models.

    #78499
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    @janetteb @thane16 @ps1l0v3y0u @nerys @whisht

    Yes, the bushfires were fairly close – about 50km / a half hour drive away. We saw nothing until last Saturday when the sky filled with a light smoke, turning the sky orange-brown and the sun a vivid red. Something that would have signaled the end of days to those unscientific folk in times gone past. Maybe they’re right…

    And now, the rains. 180mm (7″) in 6 hours just down the coast. Mass flooding with cars swept away and the Great Ocean Road closed while the SES (Emergency Services) try and deal with the deluge.  The winds are now whipping up, so Victoria is getting a battering atm.

    Some interesting observations on music, both classical and more contemporary from the board here. Thanks to all. Seems my musical tastes are significantly different from most on here. This is a good thing imo as it gives me an “in” to find new (to me) material

    @mudlark

    IIRC this is the second Christmas in a row where you have had sad news or issues to deal with. Hopefully Christmas 2026 will be better. And great shout on Rear Window btw.

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    @thane16

    As a relative neophyte to classical music (outside of the better known pieces), do you have a link / source to a Brahms primer? ie a where to start with Brahms type thing.

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    @thane16. <waves>

     

    Keep me posted on the dates please (either here or DM), and I’ll see if can attend – bushfires notwithstanding.

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    @thane16

    Land/Sea will be on Disney+ next month. Or you could use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer and see if it is there. Otherwise, it’s looking for one of the less legitimate streaming services.

    I’m going to wait for D+.

    And, if you are happy to say, where and when will you be doing your Brahms gig?

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    @janetteb @nerys

    Yes! Here’s to everyone having an enjoyable festive period, however you choose to celebrate it.

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    Not on Disney+ until February apparently. Which tells it’s own story.

    Happy people are enjoying it so far.

    And hope you are all having an enjoyable festive period…

     

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