It would have been nice to have had the BBC Books referenced instead of the BF Audio, as most people assume the time line in the BBC Books is the main one (as it's all BBC). Still not moaning too much, was pretty damn awesome and it's nice to see McGann again after all these years. He really is one of my favs.
Wont be able to watch it 'til Saturday but just SO pleased that the particular Doctor's night was his. How great is that? (and well played Paul for playing such a straight bat for so long.)
I haven't watched much McGann to be honest, I've tried to watch as much classic as I can, but haven't covered it all!
But I must say, I seem to have felt the same appreciation, he was brilliant, always exciting seeing a different side!
Stellar stuff!
I know it's criticesed a lot but i like the Mcgann movie and have it at home and as it's his only TV outing i would recommend you take a look at it and make your own opinion on it.
Why couldn't they make that the pre-title sequence segment? It was very good. But I have a notion that instead of regenerating into Chris Ecclestone, he regresses back to Paul McGann because surely McGann only wanted to be Warrior Doctor in order to save the universe?
Once again, Paul McGann just nailed the role of the Doctor. He was absolutely perfect.
Even though he has only been in 2 episodes (feels great to finally be able to say that) and loads of BF audios, I think after watching him in action again, he is fast becoming my favorite Doctor. Makes me yearn for a full McGann series even more now.
OMG!!!
This is JUST how I wanted to see the special begin, but as there seems to be so much going on, Moff gave us a whole mini episode of it instead!
I mean, I had a double take at the start of it.
This, finally, filled in a missing piece of DW history. This little 5 minute episode is so important to the overall mythology... it really is quite amazing!! He's a sly one, that Paul McGann. Consistently stating he was disappointed not to be part of the 50th... well, turns out he is and isn't. He probably won't be in the episode now, but to finally get some closure on his Doctor... that alone was worth it!!!
Plus, as the Sisterhood of Karn are responsible for the regeneration, and as the 8th Doctor himself basically stated the Universe has no more need for a Doctor anymore, but needs a Warrior, this means that the Doctor's regeneration number remains intact. This incarnation was born in blood to be a warrior, which is why the Doctor chooses not to count it, especially considering what he does. So the 9th Doctor is still the 9th Doctor; he would have been who the 8th regenerated into, had the Time War not occurred. Instead, it was doctored (if you'd excuse the pun) to create John Hurt.
It would have been nice to have had the BBC Books referenced instead of the BF Audio, as most people assume the time line in the BBC Books is the main one (as it's all BBC). Still not moaning too much, was pretty damn awesome and it's nice to see McGann again after all these years. He really is one of my favs.
Not sure they do any more. His current and bigger work (Dark Eyes was a huge seller) is the BF work.
Why couldn't they make that the pre-title sequence segment? It was very good. But I have a notion that instead of regenerating into Chris Ecclestone, he regresses back to Paul McGann because surely McGann only wanted to be Warrior Doctor in order to save the universe?
What a fantastic idea. Then the doctor time line isn't affected
I think after those 7 mins, the chances of PM coming back in the future just shot through the roof! He absolutely nailed the part once again, and there's so much more to the beginnings of the Time War that could be explored in a mini-series in the future. Now that the younger generation can see what a brilliant Doctor he was, I'm sure he'll be in demand.
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Wont be able to watch it 'til Saturday but just SO pleased that the particular Doctor's night was his. How great is that? (and well played Paul for playing such a straight bat for so long.)
There's only the one TV Movie to watch... but then there's all the Big Finish adventures and the novels, most of which are very, very good.
I know it's criticesed a lot but i like the Mcgann movie and have it at home and as it's his only TV outing i would recommend you take a look at it and make your own opinion on it.
F***ing perfect, absolutely brilliant.
Watched it with the headphones on, and my (non-fan) gf kept asking me why I was squeeing and grinning like a lunatic, haha.
Did not expect that in the slightest. Hoped for it, wanted it, but never EXPECTED it. Bloody marvellous!
Even though he has only been in 2 episodes (feels great to finally be able to say that) and loads of BF audios, I think after watching him in action again, he is fast becoming my favorite Doctor. Makes me yearn for a full McGann series even more now.
This is JUST how I wanted to see the special begin, but as there seems to be so much going on, Moff gave us a whole mini episode of it instead!
I mean, I had a double take at the start of it.
Plus, as the Sisterhood of Karn are responsible for the regeneration, and as the 8th Doctor himself basically stated the Universe has no more need for a Doctor anymore, but needs a Warrior, this means that the Doctor's regeneration number remains intact. This incarnation was born in blood to be a warrior, which is why the Doctor chooses not to count it, especially considering what he does. So the 9th Doctor is still the 9th Doctor; he would have been who the 8th regenerated into, had the Time War not occurred. Instead, it was doctored (if you'd excuse the pun) to create John Hurt.
Bloody hell. Roll on the 23rd!
Not sure they do any more. His current and bigger work (Dark Eyes was a huge seller) is the BF work.
*looks through Big Finish collection to find one to listen to right now*
"Bring me the finest wines known to humanity"
What a fantastic idea. Then the doctor time line isn't affected
I know, right!
"Because the front crashes first" was pefect, haha.
If the 50th keeps that standard up, it's going to be superb.
Can't be long before DariaM pops up again!
I LOVED that line