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Doctor Who: Greatest Characters: Numbers 42 and 41
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[highlight]42: The Meddling Monk[/highlight]
PLAYED BY: Peter Butterworth
ONSCREEN: 1965, 66
RATING: 69.25%
The Meddling Monk is fondly remembered by fans for several reasons. He was the first other member (excluding Susan) of the Doctor's species the audience had ever encountered, and as such brought even more mystery and mythos to the show. Secondly, he was the only other recurring antagonist of the Hartnell era alongside the daleks; due not only to Peter Butterworth's fabulous performance, but also due to the character's popularity with the audience. And finally, the two tales he appeared in, The Time Meddler and The Daleks' Master Plan, are considered two of the best stories of the First Doctor's reign. A forerunner to the Master in many ways, the Monk was the first character who matched the Doctor on an intellectual level, although his careless attitude towards changing history infuriated the Doctor. Although popular with viewers, the Monk hasn't appeared since, but Big Finish have recently resurrected the character for audio, now played by Graeme Garden
REMEMBERED FOR: Having his own TARDIS. Having his TARDIS shrunk by the Doctor. Being a member of the Doctor's species. Watching the TARDIS with binoculars.
[highlight]41: Madame de Pompadour[/highlight]
PLAYED BY: Sophia Myles
ONSCREEN: 2006
RATING: 69.42%
The Girl in the Fireplace is often cited as one of the best Doctor Who stories of the 20th century. It did something no Doctor Who story had ever done so successfully before: it told a love story. For the first time, we saw the Doctor fall instantly head over heals in love with someone. And not just anyone; an important historical figure. Sophia Myles' portrayal of Reinette is one of Who's most beautiful and impressive guests turns; the audience watches her grow and develop and she becomes a character who we know better than many others. It's not that surprising that her and David Tennant ended up dating afterwards. The chemistry between the two is incredible.
REMEMBERED FOR: Her dress. The monsters and the Doctor. Seems you cannot have one without another. Spontaneously snogging the Doctor. That letter at the end.
Any thoughts? Perfect placings? Too high? Too low? Let me know!
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PLAYED BY: Peter Butterworth
ONSCREEN: 1965, 66
RATING: 69.25%
The Meddling Monk is fondly remembered by fans for several reasons. He was the first other member (excluding Susan) of the Doctor's species the audience had ever encountered, and as such brought even more mystery and mythos to the show. Secondly, he was the only other recurring antagonist of the Hartnell era alongside the daleks; due not only to Peter Butterworth's fabulous performance, but also due to the character's popularity with the audience. And finally, the two tales he appeared in, The Time Meddler and The Daleks' Master Plan, are considered two of the best stories of the First Doctor's reign. A forerunner to the Master in many ways, the Monk was the first character who matched the Doctor on an intellectual level, although his careless attitude towards changing history infuriated the Doctor. Although popular with viewers, the Monk hasn't appeared since, but Big Finish have recently resurrected the character for audio, now played by Graeme Garden
REMEMBERED FOR: Having his own TARDIS. Having his TARDIS shrunk by the Doctor. Being a member of the Doctor's species. Watching the TARDIS with binoculars.
[highlight]41: Madame de Pompadour[/highlight]
PLAYED BY: Sophia Myles
ONSCREEN: 2006
RATING: 69.42%
The Girl in the Fireplace is often cited as one of the best Doctor Who stories of the 20th century. It did something no Doctor Who story had ever done so successfully before: it told a love story. For the first time, we saw the Doctor fall instantly head over heals in love with someone. And not just anyone; an important historical figure. Sophia Myles' portrayal of Reinette is one of Who's most beautiful and impressive guests turns; the audience watches her grow and develop and she becomes a character who we know better than many others. It's not that surprising that her and David Tennant ended up dating afterwards. The chemistry between the two is incredible.
REMEMBERED FOR: Her dress. The monsters and the Doctor. Seems you cannot have one without another. Spontaneously snogging the Doctor. That letter at the end.
Any thoughts? Perfect placings? Too high? Too low? Let me know!
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Big fan of the Meddling Monk.
"The Girl in the Fireplace" is most certainly not one of the best Doctor Who stories of the 20th century, but it most certainly is one of the best Doctor Who stories of the 21st century.
He's probably just not used to doing them in the correct order.
Whoops! Not sure how to edit it. Thanks for pointing it out, writing in a hurry as i am v. busy at the moment
I don't get Mme de Pompadour though. She left me cold, as did The Girl in the Fireplace as a story.