Mark Gatiss seems to be fundamentally incapable of writing a decent episode of doctor who so I hope not.

Chris Chibnall hasn't fared much better either - out of the three Whithouse would be my choice but all three would be a step down from Moffat, for me. I'd love Gaiman to give it a shot but that's unlikely considering how busy he's going to be with the American Gods HBO adaptation.

It was two-thirds of a good episode...

So JLC is going to be around for Series 8 (from her radio interview today), It had been said in a previous article but nice to get it confirmed straight from the Horses mouth.

Back filming in September, hopefully for more than just the Christmas Special which would give us Series 8 (starting at least) in Spring 2014.

Horses mouth? Don't let CD93 catch you saying that.

I don't really think this sort is speculation is fair while we have a brilliant show runner already. But saying that if the show is in good health when the reigns are handed over then I think the smart money would be on Gatiss. It makes alot of sense.

Also pleased to hear Jenna is staying on long term. I was one of those who suspected she might be a half season wonder so its nice to know we have that continuity to look forward to.

Using Moffat as a shining example, the way you write an episode and the way you run the show are very different roles. Opinion on Moffat has been a lot more mixed than it was in terms of his indie-stories from the RTD era. I think the guy has done a brilliant job with both to be honest.

Gatiss offered the brilliant The Unquiet Dead, and I personally feel that The Idiot's Lantern and Night Terrors aren't that bad either. Victory of the Daleks is his only real weak link, and even then that was more of a production issue than a writing one. He does have a unique style and one that I feel could work in a show runner position.

That being said, I think I'd rather see Whithouse take up the role. I've personally enjoyed all of his episodes to date, even if none of them stand out as the cream of the crop. He's written such a diverse variety of stories as well. I like his approach to characters, the slightly darker undertone he brings to even the most innocent protagonist. I think if he had the reigns he would offer something quite special... I've not watched it but Being Human has been a major success for him.

These are my reasons for Whithouse too if I'm being honest.

A new promo pic for Series 7B... I like it a lot more than the last if I'm honest
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...87758095_n.jpg

Is that loads of Clara's in the glass?
Could be some kind of clue (As Sir Digby Chicken-Caesar might say)

That's the SFX cover. Just one Clara in there as far as I can tell.

Daleks back in 7b?

They are according to the description of the DVD

There's one for definite anyway, but the rest of the face parts make it hard to tell because it is only part of a face. Is it supposed to be lots of different people then?
Maybe only Clara will be rescued? ( like only 1 was saved from the Absorbaloff, although I hope that is where any comparison ends )
Or maybe all these trapped faces are saved but only Clara sticks around with the Doc.?

Anyone got any other ideas?

(apart from the idea that I'm talking nonsense as usual )

From Blogtor Who's twitter feed:

Spotted the SFX cover on a DVD cover for Series 7B... again, I prefer it to the "Shard Bike" image.
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...76951718_n.jpg

Is The Snowmen not getting an individual release like ACC and TDTWATW before it?

Isn't a good thing that you will get the Snowmen on there as well? Saves you buying another one. (I don't normally get the DVDs so I don't know the normal practice.)

Not sure what I think about that 'laugh more than cry' comment. While I don't want a self indulgent Kleenex fest I don't really want something light and fluffy and knockabout. I want high drama and epic scope and lovely nostalgia. Hmmmmmm.

I like the 'It's Johns' comment though. Yes it is. So lets have him back.

Indeed it will be... the only part of me complaining is my OCD, about perfection. But my wallet is breathing a sigh of relief

I agree. I don't want it to be mostly lighthearted, it needs to be epic and gripping.

And I think John's Master could be better under Moffat's writing but I'd still be happy if we got a new Master.

I'm hoping Matt's comments on the Master do mean we're getting him back for the 50th.

I think if Moffat goes down that route then it would be his biggest error ever. No. Anyones biggest error ever in the history of everything. But seriously, can you imagine the reaction if after all the grand speculation we get an hour long bit of wacky comedy that has little or no importance in the wider scheme of the Who-niverse? I think Moffats head would end up on a spike. A metaphorical spike but a spike all the same.

I will cry if it ends up being anything like The End Of Time.

Haha. Well that was far from perfect but at least it took it very seriously. And rightly so. Maybe a bit too seriously. But imagine if we end up with something like 'Doctor Who?' by S.Moffat. The doctor gets a bump on the head and forgets who he is. He thinks he's human! So only Clara can remind him of his important place in space and time with the help of a few old friends and a trip through his past...(Cue lots of shitty CGI of Matt being inserted into old episodes, turning up the Wallace and Frank Spencer aspects of his portrayal to Eleven, fiddling with his bow tie and a guest appearance by James Corden
..again).

I have just scared myself a bit there. Someone hold me and say everything is going to be alright!

Even that would be better than the end of time. what do you mean by the wallace and frank spencer aspects of his portrayal I thought Matt Smith got some inspiration from Einstein and Patrick Troughton

Unless I dreamt it Matt said he puts elements of Spencer and Wallace in there as well. Only flickers but you can see it and its not always very subtle.