Doctor Who Series 3 Episode 8 - 'Human Nature' 26/05/07 19:10

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Built up to be the ‘best episode yet’ will Human Nature (a novel adaptation and the first part of a two-parter) live up to these standards?
One thing is for sure, Episode 8 is going to be Doctor Who with a difference! (also, my first episode thread!! :D)

From Wikipedia

It's 1913 in England, and an ordinary schoolteacher called John Smith is disturbed by dreams of adventures in time and space and a mysterious blue box. But, when lights in the sky herald the arrival of something strange and terrible, Smith's maid, Martha, has to convince him that he alone can save the world.

From BBC

Human Nature. Part 1: England 1913, and a schoolteacher called John Smith has strange dreams of adventures in time and space

From the rumor mill
The Family of Blood are tracking down the Doctor. To hide from them, the Doctor uses a watch of some sort to turn himself human. He works (as John Smith) at a 1913 boys school. (Gets sketchy now) He cant remember who he is and dreams of himself being a timelord and when lights appear in the sky, its Marthas job to remind him who he is. The episode also includes Scarecrows (Jack Straws??) and the rumour of some flashbacks.

So here’s the thread for all the pre and post episode discussions on Paul Cornells ‘Human Nature’.
Happy Posting!

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  • Muttley76Muttley76 Posts: 97,888
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    I'm really looking forward to this one, though I find that labels like 'best episode yet' are unhelpful because you can be sure that some people will be watching it to find a reason why it doesn't match up to this billing, but there you go...;)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 872
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    Muttley76 wrote: »
    I'm really looking forward to this one, though I find that labels like 'best episode yet' are unhelpful because you can be sure that some people will be watching it to find a reason why it doesn't match up to this billing, but there you go...;)

    im just stating the facts! yeah: my opinion-this is either gonna be great or awful. Not middling. Its dangerous putting the Doctor out of action, but it gives Freema a chance to shine. Especially with the axe story...
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    Of course 'best episode yet' is just an opinion too. But the story seems to give it ground to be good. :)
  • Muttley76Muttley76 Posts: 97,888
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    im just stating the facts!

    I wasn't critising you, sorry if you thought i was..:)

    And I agree, if it doesn't work it has the potentail to go badly wrong. From what I've seen, I think it should be a good un, though..:)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 11,829
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    I'm hoping the 'humanising' process is given decent treatment , I haven't read the book so I've no idea what's to come ( and don't want to know ! ) but with previous episodes some of the science has been accused of being a bit ropey , so getting this right would be a great start.
    Really no need for the s**** s********** to be involved tonight at least ( except maybe as part of the 'humanising' process but hopefully not - see above ;) ) which will please many.
    Storyline sounds good , trailers look good , so here's hoping
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 51,223
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    im just stating the facts! yeah: my opinion-this is either gonna be great or awful. Not middling. Its dangerous putting the Doctor out of action, but it gives Freema a chance to shine. Especially with the axe story...


    Maybe this is the episode where the axe started being sharpened!

    Really looking forward to it. Should be a great two-parter. Though I hope there isn`t a lot of DT`s screaming and shouting. He`s been doing a lot of that lately.:rolleyes:

    BTW - I`ve been looking for a thread about her appearance on JR last night. Doesn`t seem to have been any interest in her?:confused:
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    well hour and a half till the doctor takes flight. I like the idea of scarecrows but how will they kill?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 51,223
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    well hour and a half till the doctor takes flight. I like the idea of scarecrows but how will they kill?


    They`ll draw straws.
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    geraniums wrote: »
    They`ll draw straws.

    go on. get your coat :D
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    geraniums wrote: »

    BTW - I`ve been looking for a thread about her appearance on JR last night. Doesn`t seem to have been any interest in her?:confused:

    So? The companion should never be as important as the Dr and Billie was too big for boots
  • peppiepeppie Posts: 12,499
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    My daughters friend is in the episode. She told me motnhts ago about DWs powers going into the watch which seems to be true. Her friend also said that he's supposed to have similar powers to DW, so I'm guessing there maybe some truth in that?? :confused:

    Anyway can't wait until tonights episode! :D Last weeks was dire and I don't think I've ever thought that baout an episode before :eek:
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,025
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    I'm looking forward to alledged cameo of paul mcgann!
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    and the rumour of some flashbacks.
    Kryptonson wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to alledged cameo of paul mcgann!

    Im hoping that too!
  • Muttley76Muttley76 Posts: 97,888
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    Im hoping that too!

    me too...would be a nice touch...:)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,025
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    oh I love this time of the evening - I get so geeky!
  • richie4evarichie4eva Posts: 217,916
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    What a weird start :D
  • p_c_u_kp_c_u_k Posts: 8,806
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    Well this is going to be different. Another one that'll split the audience.

    Very ambitious to do it over two episodes, not that I'm criticising them for it.
  • p_c_u_kp_c_u_k Posts: 8,806
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    Nice little exposition moment there. :)
  • richie4evarichie4eva Posts: 217,916
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    Nice tip of the hat there to Sylvester Mccoy, Paul Mcgann and William Hartnell
  • Muttley76Muttley76 Posts: 97,888
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    ohhh....I liked that bit! :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,725
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    well next weeks will be the best episode then...
  • p_c_u_kp_c_u_k Posts: 8,806
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    Oh dear - a perfect Scream: "I'll be right back" death then?
  • swirlygirlswirlygirl Posts: 5,390
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    Well tis all very odd and intriguing...
  • Muttley76Muttley76 Posts: 97,888
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    yikes....something spooky afoot there....:eek:
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,606
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    Very good so far, wasn't their a hint of the Gelth about that Family of blood voice.
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