Doctor Who!

smiscandlon · 03 Sep 2007, 20:50

I know some folk round here think it's a "bunch of arse", but others may be interested in this:

The BBC wrote:Doctor Who to return for fifth series in 2010.

After months of media speculation, the BBC can confirm that the BAFTA award-winning Doctor Who will return for a fifth series in Spring 2010.

Viewers are in for a treat this Christmas, as a special episode starring David Tennant and Kylie Minogue will be broadcast on BBC One in December 2007.

Series Four, which went into production in July 2007, will hit UK screens in Spring 2008, followed by a special episode for Christmas 2008.

In 2009 Doctor Who will return with three specials starring David Tennant, with Head Writer, Russell T Davies.

The full-length fifth series will transmit in 2010.

Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction, says: "Doctor Who is one of the BBC's best loved and most successful dramas. Its journey over the past three series has been one of the most ambitious and exciting that we have had, and I'm delighted to be able to confirm not only three exciting specials for 2009, but a fifth series in 2010. "

Menna Richards, Controller, BBC Wales, says: "The success of Doctor Who is a fantastic tribute to the dedication and expertise of the production team at BBC Wales who have worked on the project from the outset. This announcement is marvellous news for all involved, and more importantly for the programme's amazing fan base and audience. BBC Wales is looking forward to producing the fifth series."

Following the critically acclaimed season three finale, the BBC has announced that Catherine Tate is set to return to the TARDIS for the complete 13-week run of series four, reprising her role as Donna from the 2006 Christmas special.

Freema Agyeman, who won praise for her portrayal of Martha Jones in series three, is also set to return mid series four.

lazarus corporation · 03 Sep 2007, 20:51

that makes me happy

smiscandlon · 03 Sep 2007, 20:53

lazarus corporation wrote:that makes me happy

Personally I'd rather have a full series in 2009 rather than "three exciting specials"...

lazarus corporation · 03 Sep 2007, 20:55

smiscandlon wrote:
lazarus corporation wrote:that makes me happy
Personally I'd rather have a full series in 2009 rather than "three exciting specials"...

True, but I'll survive with 3 specials and a promise for a full series the year after

smiscandlon · 03 Sep 2007, 20:58

I was also amused at writer Steven Moffat's comments on winning a second Hugo Award, for 'The Girl In The Fireplace':

"Best thing about winning a (second) Hugo, is that it's for Doctor Who," Steven told us. "Cos years ago, when I was a tiny little Doctor Who fan, I bought this American magazine called Starlog. It was all about Star Wars and Star Trek (whatever those are) but the reason I bought it was in a tiny box in the corner it said "Doctor Who"!

"And I was so excited that this big important American magazine had an article about my favourite show! And it broke my heart. Because in the article it said "In all fairness Doctor Who is unlikely ever to win a Hugo ...

"Two Hugos, I've got!! Two Hugos for Doctor Who!! And I'd say more, but I'm off to the Starlog offices to dance around and flick v-signs."

lazarus corporation · 03 Sep 2007, 21:03

smiscandlon wrote:I was also amused at writer Steven Moffat's comments on winning a second Hugo Award, for 'The Girl In The Fireplace':

"Best thing about winning a (second) Hugo, is that it's for Doctor Who," Steven told us. "Cos years ago, when I was a tiny little Doctor Who fan, I bought this American magazine called Starlog. It was all about Star Wars and Star Trek (whatever those are) but the reason I bought it was in a tiny box in the corner it said "Doctor Who"!

"And I was so excited that this big important American magazine had an article about my favourite show! And it broke my heart. Because in the article it said "In all fairness Doctor Who is unlikely ever to win a Hugo ...

"Two Hugos, I've got!! Two Hugos for Doctor Who!! And I'd say more, but I'm off to the Starlog offices to dance around and flick v-signs."

I can't imagine Steven Moffat flicking v-signs - more likely giving an archly camp look and a bitchy put-down.

Dan · 03 Sep 2007, 21:50

lazarus corporation wrote:True, but I'll survive with 3 specials and a promise for a full series the year after

BBC News 24 said it was taking a year off in 2009 (it never mentioned the 3 specials so that's an added bonus!) so that one of the stars (Tennant presumably, I didn't catch the name) could do some other acting work (something Shakesperian, on the stage maybe, I was only half listening).

Thea · 03 Sep 2007, 22:10

Just someone, please, destroy RTD. Did you see him on totally Doctor who?! HE BIT THE DOCTOR'S HEAD OFF!! the man is evil. Pure evil. And he lives in a swamp. And he smells. It's wrong wrong wrong and I'm not going to stand for it! Make it go away

smiscandlon · 03 Sep 2007, 22:22

d00mw0lf wrote:HE BIT THE DOCTOR'S HEAD OFF!!

Wotcha talking about d00mlady

mh · 03 Sep 2007, 22:30

Thanks a bunch, folks. Now I can't get THIS out of my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTELokKfCk

Thea · 03 Sep 2007, 23:41

smiscandlon wrote:
d00mw0lf wrote:HE BIT THE DOCTOR'S HEAD OFF!!
Wotcha talking about d00mlady

On totally Doctor who, someone sent in a gingerbread Christopher Ecclestone. RTD's first reaction was to bite the head off it.

IT'S ALL SO VERY, VERY WRONG!

Dr Poo · 03 Sep 2007, 23:59

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtkRbxHxM0M

Maisey · 04 Sep 2007, 01:11

I love Dr Who. Its one of the best things ever.

I really really loathe Catherine Tate. Series 4, and its 13 weeks of Catherine Tate will have to be something special to make it anything short of dire. She was rubbish in the Christmas episode, I don't see how she's gonna redeem herself.

boudicca · 04 Sep 2007, 01:11

Even though David Tennant's from Paisley, I totally would.

eotunun · 04 Sep 2007, 06:05

mh wrote:Thanks a bunch, folks. Now I can't get THIS out of my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTELokKfCk

I love those special effects!
Thankee..

Dark · 04 Sep 2007, 09:20

Doctorin' The Tardis for the motherfucking epic win. Blatantly.

Not that I like Doctor Who.

6FeetOver · 04 Sep 2007, 09:28

Yes, Doctorin' The Tardis rocks (especially the 8:11 version

). \m/

The video is a bit silly, of course. After all, you can see the guy's feet underneath the (pasteboard?) Dalek costume...

silentNate · 04 Sep 2007, 09:43

Dr Poo wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtkRbxHxM0M

Always the way these days- no public toilets and you can't find a McDonalds when you actually want one

I hope they get rid of Martha, its been well downhill since she started and tbh EVERY season Russell T Davies fails to give us a decent conclusion to the series

weebleswobble · 04 Sep 2007, 10:57

Still no Ziggy Tardis

04 Sep 2007, 11:00

Dan wrote:
lazarus corporation wrote:True, but I'll survive with 3 specials and a promise for a full series the year after
BBC News 24 said it was taking a year off in 2009 (it never mentioned the 3 specials so that's an added bonus!) so that one of the stars (Tennant presumably, I didn't catch the name) could do some other acting work (something Shakesperian, on the stage maybe, I was only half listening).

Tennant's doing Hamlet on stage.

I stopped watching Dr Who after David Tennant's first series. He just can't compare to Chris Ecclestone IMO. (Incidentally I've seen Chris Ecclestone play Hamlet at the West Yorkshire Playhouse -- he was fantastic.)

"It is the most shattering experience of a young man's life when he awakes and quite reasonably says to himself, 'I will never play The Dane.' When that moment comes, ones ambition ceases. Don't you agree?"

boudicca · 04 Sep 2007, 13:50

markfiend wrote:"It is the most shattering experience of a young man's life when he awakes and quite reasonably says to himself, 'I will never play The Dane.' When that moment comes, ones ambition ceases. Don't you agree?"

Spigel · 04 Sep 2007, 14:29

When I was a wee little fella the theme tune to Dr Who used to scare the pants off me

.but what an amazing theme tune it was.
I love Orbital's version of it

Perki · 04 Sep 2007, 16:58

At least the rumours about it all ending after series four aren't true.

EVERY season Russell T Davies fails to give us a decent conclusion to the series

What?
Okay, Doomsday wasn't brilliant.

Dr. Moody · 04 Sep 2007, 19:19

boudicca wrote:
markfiend wrote:"It is the most shattering experience of a young man's life when he awakes and quite reasonably says to himself, 'I will never play The Dane.' When that moment comes, ones ambition ceases. Don't you agree?"

, spigel the Orbital version rules and I forgot all about it, its going on the ultimate playlist later .Think the new ones are ok but lightyears behind the genuinely spooky stuff they made in the past an interesting reflection of a dumbed down hand holding pc culture .

Favourite Doctor ever ?? I vote Tom Baker

Nixon · 04 Sep 2007, 19:30

Personally I'd rather have a full series in 2009 rather than "three exciting specials"...[/quote]

I suppose it depends on how long the specials are. I sometimes find that with the existing format, some episodes appear a bit rushed and the plot suffers. The two-parters tend to be far better.