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Old 09-04-2005, 19:48
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... shows that Mark Gattis is much better writing this stuff than Russell T Davies
Certainly had Gattis's style, yet personally I found myself becoming disinterested in the episode. Just personal taste, of course, I much prefer Davies's style of his characters ... and his humour. I can often find Gattis's style becomes a little flat after a while. :yawn:

Especially liked the affect of the snow being becoming all swirly filling in the void as the TARDIS dematerialised at the end of the episode. Neat attention to detail, Mr Producers !
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:50
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Is that Time War the same thing that destroyed the Time Lords, I wonder?
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:51
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Originally Posted by Daruk
Especially liked the affect of the snow being becoming all swirly filling in the void as the TARDIS dematerialised at the end of the episode. Neat attention to detail, Mr Producers !
I'll look out for that tomorrow on the repeat..I LOVE details like that
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:51
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Thought it was excellent and strongly written and very intelligent. Great to see the story hold the program together rather than just the effects or monsters.

Not sure those living in Cardiff will be too impressed though!

Loved the trailer for next week and BBC24 showing an "Alien Emergency Helpline" telephone number!
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:51
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Ok I have a vague recollection of The Doctor as a child. Was he always such a nutter? CE plays him like he is an escapee from a lunatic asylum. One moment he is fine, the next he's smiling and laughing like a right nutter. I fail to see the joke.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:52
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That was just great. Spooky, funny, exciting, and a stronger story than the introductory episodes. The series has really hit its stride now.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:52
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This episode should lose it another big chunk of viewers. It wouldn't have held the kiddies attention for very long.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:52
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I thought it was excellent, especially when the servant opens the bridge.

Excellent performance from Simon Callow too.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:53
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Originally Posted by bystander
This episode should lose it another big chunk of viewers. It wouldn't have held the kiddies attention for very long.
Could you just clarify which station and programme you were watching?
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:53
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Originally Posted by mad1
Ok I have a vague recollection of The Doctor as a child. Was he always such a nutter? CE plays him like he is an escapee from a lunatic asylum. One moment he is fine, the next he's smiling and laughing like a right nutter. I fail to see the joke.
Look at some old Tom Baker episodes..CE is possitvly sane in comparrison lol
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:53
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Hated last weeks, but I had nothing else to do so decided to watch again this week.

Am I glad I did! A much better episode this week, with more than a little "hairs on the back of your neck tingling" and very few of the stupid gags from the previous weeks' episodes.

Top marks for this one, and next week's looks like it will be good, too.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:54
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Loved tonights episode! I actually think that it would have been fairly scary if you were a kid . Cant wait for next weeks either, it looks great.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:54
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Missed it !!

Will it be repeated, or will I have to make do with cough bit torrent splutter ?
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:54
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Yes, another excellent episode tonight. Very different from the previous two which just goes to prove how flexible the format is.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:54
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Originally Posted by mad1
Ok I have a vague recollection of The Doctor as a child. Was he always such a nutter? CE plays him like he is an escapee from a lunatic asylum. One moment he is fine, the next he's smiling and laughing like a right nutter. I fail to see the joke.
He has always been different with each incarnation, but has always been excentric.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:56
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Look at some old Tom Baker episodes..CE is possitvly sane in comparrison lol
Ok, I'll keep and eye out on uktv gold. I'm only old enough to remember Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann(?).
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:56
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Originally Posted by thepuffin
Hated last weeks, but I had nothing else to do so decided to watch again this week.

Am I glad I did! A much better episode this week, with more than a little "hairs on the back of your neck tingling" and very few of the stupid gags from the previous weeks' episodes.

Top marks for this one, and next week's looks like it will be good, too.
Wasn't this weeks episode brilliant. I loved Charles Dickens and the maid was really brave (I almost said dead brave there!)

Am loving the new (soon to be old) Dr Who (when do the Daleks appear?)
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:56
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I can imagine all those young kids having nightmares tonight after seeing the ghosties
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:56
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Originally Posted by cookie_365
Missed it !!

Will it be repeated, or will I have to make do with cough bit torrent splutter ?
I've not checked, but it's usually repeated on BBC3 @ 7 on Sun
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:57
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Originally Posted by bystander
This episode should lose it another big chunk of viewers. It wouldn't have held the kiddies attention for very long.
Sadly I think you are right. I DID enjoy it, though it was a tad over wordy in places, especially towards the end. Not sure how the kids will react to this one.

I've said this before but I think the new show really suffers from the lack of multi-episode stories and cliffhangers.

Having said that, seeing Rose's wonder at everything is still fantastic.

Next week looks exciting.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:58
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Originally Posted by bystander
This episode should lose it another big chunk of viewers. It wouldn't have held the kiddies attention for very long.
If that is true, its a sad indictment of todays children if you really think that they are unable to appreciate a story and not intellegent enough to understand it. Personally I think most kids would have loved it.
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Old 09-04-2005, 19:59
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Originally Posted by jimscrivener
Could you just clarify which station and programme you were watching?
That programme on BBC1 with all the blue smoke whizzing around.
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Old 09-04-2005, 20:00
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Great episode this week, my favourite so far. And another mention of the 'Bad Wolf'. This is scrawled across the TARDIS is next week's episode, and was mentioned by the Moxx in last week's. I wonder what it means.

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Old 09-04-2005, 20:00
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Stunning episode. Well written, directed and executed by all involved...especially Simon Callow and Eve Myles who played Gwyneth.

Please have Euros Lyn back to direct more episodes for season two.

More references to the Time War...methinks RTD is developing this as a story arc for the rest of the series....any theories on where you think he might be taking this?

Is anyone organising a poll for this episode or how do we go about asking for one?
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Old 09-04-2005, 20:00
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Originally Posted by LadyKnight

Am loving the new (soon to be old) Dr Who (when do the Daleks appear?)
They are in episode 6 (I think) and then the double episode 11-12 to end the series
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