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Post by The Doctor on Jun 8, 2008 8:18:25 GMT
I subscribe to Moffat's notion in interviews where he's of the opinion that the Doctor has no idea what age he is as it would be impossible to track considering he has no fixed point to reference himself against. So he just makes it up. RE: Who River Song was. [ spoiler] I like how it's left up to the viewer. [/spoiler] In other news, details of THE TRIAL OF A TIMELORD DVD: www.purpleville.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rtwebsite/TrialOfATimeLord.htmThis could be my favourite home entertainment release ever! -Ralph |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 8, 2008 13:13:06 GMT
The doctor has been going through his bodies at a brisk rate.
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Post by Bogatan on Jun 8, 2008 16:51:13 GMT
I subscribe to Moffat's notion in interviews where he's of the opinion that the Doctor has no idea what age he is as it would be impossible to track considering he has no fixed point to reference himself against. So he just makes it up. -Ralph Yes it would no doubt be a little confusing, but surely the tardis has a little clock somewhere or something to say when it needs its regular check up. Maybe he misplaced it. Andy |
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Post by primenova on Jun 9, 2008 8:56:57 GMT
Surely the first doctor was over 100 before he first regenerated. Time lords do seem to jump to being around 30 male each time - but how much do they age? Also was the first doctor the first or had he regenerated before [totally unknow], also could they tie it into the Mike Collins future doctor dressed in red/black suit [Incom DH #12].
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Post by grahamthomson on Jun 9, 2008 9:20:51 GMT
I've only been dipping in and out of this new series, but I really enjoyed this 2-parter. Very well written with some excellent and well-executed concepts (if not entirely original) and performances from the cast (particularly David Tenant) were outstanding. Even Catherine Tate is hitting her stride with her character at this point.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 9, 2008 12:06:55 GMT
Surely the first doctor was over 100 before he first regenerated. Time lords do seem to jump to being around 30 male each time - but how much do they age? Also was the first doctor the first or had he regenerated before [totally unknow], also could they tie it into the Mike Collins future doctor dressed in red/black suit [Incom DH #12]. He's been about 30 twice - Peter Davison and David Tennant! William Hartnell was the first Doctor. |
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Post by charlesrocketboy on Jun 9, 2008 13:09:59 GMT
I'm debating whether or not to buy this. On the one hand, Trial is notorious for being crap; on the other hand, I really want to hear the commentaries for it... And, of course, THIS: |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 9, 2008 14:26:32 GMT
Charles, it's quite, quite shocking. I once watched all 14 episodes on the bounce with a mate of mine at university (c93) I've not seen any of it since. And I'm dreading watching some of this to hear the commentaries.
On the other hand it does take that bloody tin off the shelf.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 9, 2008 14:27:19 GMT
Bruce Purchase (The Captain in "The Pirate Planet") has died.
One of my all time favourite Who villains.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jun 9, 2008 14:43:42 GMT
Charles, it's quite, quite shocking. I once watched all 14 episodes on the bounce with a mate of mine at university (c93) I've not seen any of it since. And I'm dreading watching some of this to hear the commentaries. On the other hand it does take that bloody tin off the shelf. About once a year Ralph and I watch all 14 eps in one sitting with the aid of alcohol. Bloody amazing so it is! On a serious note, the time lord space station model and tracking shot at the start was fantastic. Andy |
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 9, 2008 15:05:28 GMT
Bruce Purchase (The Captain in "The Pirate Planet") has died. One of my all time favourite Who villains. Same here! I actually had it on for its nth spin last week. "Mr Fibbuliiiiiiiii!" It's a great performance which many reviews have said was crap, for reasons that defy me. -Ralph |
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Post by charlesrocketboy on Jun 9, 2008 15:06:23 GMT
About once a year Ralph and I watch all 14 eps in one sitting with the aid of alcohol. Bloody amazing so it is! The eps or the alcohol? |
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 9, 2008 15:08:39 GMT
Charles, it's quite, quite shocking. I once watched all 14 episodes on the bounce with a mate of mine at university (c93) I've not seen any of it since. And I'm dreading watching some of this to hear the commentaries. On the other hand it does take that bloody tin off the shelf. I love THE TRIAL OF A TIMELORD. It's my favourite Who story with my favourite Doctor and I have extremely vivid memories of watching it on saturday tea-times. I remember having my first big chat with my dad about what death was after watching part 8. Yeah, as an adult, I can see flaws. Big huge gaping flaws, but I still love every minute of it, even the crappy bits. I have literally been waiting for this on DVD for years! I cannot wait! Also, it gives Andy and I another excuse for a booze-fueled TRIAL marathon! -Ralph |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jun 9, 2008 15:10:40 GMT
About once a year Ralph and I watch all 14 eps in one sitting with the aid of alcohol. Bloody amazing so it is! The eps or the alcohol? Both! Andy |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jun 9, 2008 15:11:44 GMT
Also, it gives Andy and I another excuse for a booze-fueled TRIAL marathon! -Ralph Looking forward to it already. One run through sans commentaries and one run with them. An epic occasion. Andy |
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 9, 2008 15:12:54 GMT
And don't forget, there are deleted scenes. Almost an extra quarter of an hour of the Vervoids!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jun 9, 2008 15:14:50 GMT
I think that our livers will attack us after this!
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 9, 2008 15:22:28 GMT
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 9, 2008 15:47:08 GMT
Also, it gives Andy and I another excuse for a booze-fueled TRIAL marathon! -Ralph You did read *certain* episodes have 2 commentaries. Fouyr to Doomsday pre order at Amazon UK Looking forward to it already. One run through sans commentaries and one run with them. An epic occasion. Andy |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jun 9, 2008 22:43:43 GMT
Bit of a photospoiler beneath the tag. [ spoiler]  [/spoiler] Andy |
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 11, 2008 16:45:00 GMT
If anyone is thinking of picking up The Invisible Enemy DVD, I would say to hold off. Apparently an authoring fault on the master disc has scenes out of order on episode 3, according to folk on OG who have received their pre-orders.
Another fine cock-up from 2entertain!
-Ralph
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Post by Nigel on Jun 11, 2008 19:17:45 GMT
I found some Doctor Who Merlin stickers in the street today. It was a sheet, not a packet, so some comic must have them as a free gift.
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Post by legios on Jun 11, 2008 19:36:49 GMT
If anyone is thinking of picking up The Invisible Enemy DVD, I would say to hold off. Apparently an authoring fault on the master disc has scenes out of order on episode 3, according to folk on OG who have received their pre-orders. Another fine cock-up from 2entertain! -Ralph I guess someone reversed the polarity of the narrative flow or summat... I was planning on giving this one a miss anyway - don't feel I'd get my monies worth from "Invisible Enemy". Karl |
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Post by kayevcee on Jun 11, 2008 19:40:58 GMT
I found some Doctor Who Merlin stickers in the street today. It was a sheet, not a packet, so some comic must have them as a free gift. They were in the Daily Record and some Saturday newspaper as well- I've been handed no less than three sets of them by family and co-workers over the past few days accompanied by a speculative "hey, you like Doctor Who, right?". -Nick |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 11, 2008 19:46:53 GMT
so it'a more a case of "been made, contact has "
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 11, 2008 20:47:11 GMT
I am re-watching The Aztecs this week, an episode a night. Oh, it's still good stuff. Well worth picking up, it's permanently in sales. Gripping stuff! It would be so nice of BBC Wales did a historical story without space aliens, just once.
Yetaxa is a false godess! She shall not make it rain! She must be punished!
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Jun 11, 2008 21:11:47 GMT
I am re-watching The Aztecs this week, an episode a night. Oh, it's still good stuff. Well worth picking up, it's permanently in sales. Gripping stuff! It would be so nice of BBC Wales did a historical story without space aliens, just once. The Aztecs is fantastic stuff - the cast put in fantastic shifts there and the story works so well. I only have it on VHS, but an upgrade to DVD is inevitable I feel. And yes - a proper historical story would be absolutely fantastic. I'd love to see Tennant stranded in proper history, without space monsters at which to gurn. It is you who are false! Did she not come from within the tomb! Karl |
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Post by charlesrocketboy on Jun 11, 2008 22:29:40 GMT
The Aztecs was brilliant. It single-handedly pisses on people who try to dismiss the entirety of classic Who as being kitschy or camp (see also The Crusade).
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 12, 2008 7:05:34 GMT
I agree. The 'Lost in Time' set is worth picking up for 'The Crusade' alone.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 12, 2008 8:11:36 GMT
You listened to the Glover commentary on Crusade ?
For my money the best historical is Reign of Terror
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