Just finished watching it....not too bad - a number of good throw away lines. I see in next weeks episode, Sarah Jane Smith is re-introduced along with K9!! She was the companion to Tom Baker.
With tonight being the first look at David Tenant as the Doctor I can say he seemed ok, time will surely tell, but I did really like Christopher Eccleston last year, fantastic take on the part! The stories they had last season were brilliant, and with the new 45 minute episode / story format it is very much more fast paced and action packed than the older series were.
Did anyone else go to the "Doctor Who" stage tour about a year ago? It featured Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy (6th & 7th Doctors respectively) in a live format, along with Katy Maning ("Jo Grant" from the Jon Pertwee era). I went along, had a great night. Apparently they had tried to have Tom Baker along too but he couldn't make it - such a shame!
not a bad series either, have seen up to episode 11 of the second series, its great, only one more left this season.
me too houghy, nearly got through them all
this bloke is the best doctor who since tom baker, awesome series just gets better and better craps on the last one (and thats saying something). bit sad that bille piper leaves the series at the end
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Not bad, I always find a new Doctor hard to get used to. Been a fan since the first episode was shown in UK back in 1963.
Recently brought a DVD box set "The Beginning" showing the pilot and some early series (1963-66) with William Hartnell.
forgot the caption - street sign in LLangollen, points the way to the Dr Who museum.
I agree about the Dr change, I find the new Dr less acceptable, but felt the same about last years. I don't think anyone will ever fill the shoes of Tom Baker, he seemed to have the perfect blend of looks, presence and wackiness to fill the job.
I hope they havn't taken the name of my observatory for the phone box (Tardis) I have copy right on my Observatory....I named it first just over a year ago....lol
Just finished watching it....not too bad - a number of good throw away lines. I see in next weeks episode, Sarah Jane Smith is re-introduced along with K9!! She was the companion to Tom Baker.
I can't wait to see K9 again he/it was my all time favourite actor closely followed by the Tardis
I can't wait to see K9 again he/it was my all time favourite actor closely followed by the Tardis
I agree K9 was a great character, more lifelike than some of the 'real' actors.
On the subject of dogs on TV my favourite character in Frasier is Eddie for the same reasons (just replace 'some of' with 'all of').
Also I saw he died last week aged 16.5 not bad for a dog.
Was given the "History of Dr Who" for my 50th the other month. A thick volume of the first seven doctors. Love it!
My Dad knew Ron Grainer, the guy that composed the original theme. Love what the "Radiophonic Workshop" did with it.
Well reviewed half of season 2 not happy with the wait till christmass for more episode reviews. Now what do i watch.. cyberman daleks. wow loving all of it.
Torchwood is a spin-off from Doctor Who (it's also an anagram). It was referred to as a "Weakest Link" question in Season 1, and it was the group who developed the "laser" that blew up the ship in the Christmas Invasion episode.
Now, it's got its own season, and starring in it is...Captain Jack! There are several websites about it. Do a little Google on it.
craps on the last one (and thats saying something). bit sad that bille piper leaves the series at the end 
