I always felt that Paul McGann was never given a fair shake of the stick with Dr Who and whilst I understand the reason RTD decided not to include his regeneration at the start of the new series, it was a real shame we never got to see more of 8.

Would anybody else like to see more of 8, possible in a 3 doctors/ 5 doctors type story line, or even a spin-off chronically the time-wars?

Also, if they were to bring back 8, would you like to see any of the other surving actors return to there roles? I think the only ones I would like to see would be 4 and 5.

I think it's a terrible shame they passed over Paul when the new series was commissioned. I've loved his work in the audios and I'd love to see his Doctor back on screen. I'd like to see any of them back, in fact-but if I could nominate just one, Paul would be my choice. Preferably with Sheridan Smith as Lucie accompanying him.

I do think, though, that showing us the time war would be a spectacularly bad idea. Some things work better for not being seen-the star wars prequels are proof of that, I'd say.

I'm expecting an 8, 9, 10, 11 Four Doctors thing in 2013. I can't think any of them will say no... and I bet Sheridan Smith would do it too. One of our few "notable" actresses that hasn't been in it yet.

Me. I would. just for a decent send off like.

I think Moffat should definitely look at having Paul McGann as a guest star at some point

The movie was absolutely dire however

It would be nice to have him back I suppose. But if we do, how long do we get him back for. 1, 2, 3 episodes and then off again? I fear that it's been too long for him now and he's better off continuing with the Audio adventures that he does.

TV movie was very good by the way even if it was americanised, it was quite chilling and a good script.

I think it stands up quite well-gets better with repeat viewings, in fact. It had its faults, but it wasn't that bad.

I can't see Moffat or any future producer ever bringing him back except in the context of a multi-doctor story involving more than just him and the current Doctor.

Of all the past Doctors he's the hardest to bring back because there are few memories of him to exploit.

Still, it would be nice to have him in a conversation about the stupidest thing they ever said or did post-regeneration.

6: I tried to choke Peri.
8: That's nothing. I told people I was half-human on my mother's side. Mum wouldn't speak to me for years!

If 8 did return for a multi-Doctor story, 9, 10 and 11 would have to be careful not to mention the war.

Joking aside, the 8th Doctor's inevitable destiny could add a sense of tragedy to the story.

No more so than the ninth or tenth Doctor's eventual destinies, I'd have thought-they're all just as dead, after all. I don't think we need tragedy in a multi-Doctor story, it should be a celebration!

Certainly. So much potential in 8.

I was thinking more of the fact that he wouldn't know he was destined to wipe out his own people.

I agree.

Although the movie didn't seem or feel like Doctor Who at all, I did rather enjoy it, thanks in no small part to a splendid performance from Paul McGann.

As introductory stories go I would say that I prefer it to those for PT, TB, CB, SM, CE and DT.

We have no way of knowing that 8 was around at the end of the war. It's true that 9 looked in the mirror while at Rose's flat, but he was also wearing clothes that fit him properly and didn't engage in any typical post-regeneration behaviour. I think of the mirror thing as something that just wasn't very well thought out.

Me ! Me ! Me ! I love Eight and I love Paul McGann !

I think he was good in the TV movie, in spite of the movie itself being poor and he has done some very good work on the audio side of things. That said I'm kind of neutral on this one. I wouldn't mind it at all, but it doesn't really excite me much either. I think part of the problem is the the 8th Doctor doesn't really feel like he is part of the rebooted series but nor does he feel like he is part of the classic series to me. So he feels slightly disconnected from the show even though he is very much a part of it in real terms.

See, I would say the movie effectively bridges the two-it's obviously a direct continuation of the old series as Sylv is in it, but it feels, to me, more like the new series. A lot of the elements present in the new series seem to be in the movie.

I agree to an extent that it is acts as a bridge, but i still get a fairly disconnected feeling from watching it, can't put it better than that, which, as I say, isn't to say I don't think McGann isn't good in the role.

It isn't to say you don't think he isn't good in the role? So, you do think he isn't good in the role?

(sorry, couldn't resist)

I don't exactly like the movie. I love McGann in it, I love some scenes, I deeply dislike a few things (including The Master and the whole half... ahem... you know...) and what sold Eight to me was the audios. But looking back on the movie, after having listened to quite a few audios (not all of them yet !) I agree with you : it really feels like a bridge between Classic Who and New Who, though it is very good that the reboot happened in 2005 with RTD in charge rather than on the movie premises. And yes, I know you don't agree about that last part !

I would love to see Paul McGann back, thought he was a super Doctor who deserved more screentime than he did. I hope he will get to play some role in the 50th anniversary when it comes and maybe just a story surrounding him and an imcumbent Doctor, (Two Doctors style of story )

I'm fortunate that my fave, Davison did return for Time Crash, would love to see a full blown appearance by Tom Baker but feel age would probably restrict him from doing too much. To be honest, I'd happily see any of the past Doctors back.

Despite a rubbish, American-style script, Paul McGann made a fantastic Doctor. I'd love to see him come back, either as part of a multi-Doctor story, or possibly even a flashback sequence...

I agree. But it was never likely poor Paul would have
been considered for the DW role-the commerical failure of the TVM in the US would have meant producers thought
"McGann's DW story failed, therefore it would
be "box-office poison" to cast him as the
Doctor".

I'm not bothered either way.

Good to see we have a lot of love for Doctor No. 8