best Companion Ever
In regard to the episode it was very messy, didn't feel like the end of the series just felt like a 2 parter. Hopefullythat's the last we'll see of River Song.
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Rose was a great companion with the ultimate David Tennant.
Quote: David Smith @ May 20 2013, 10:14 PM BSTRose was a great companion with the ultimate David Tennant.
David Tennant was the ultimate David Tennant.
(Usage note: ultimate is the ultimate in lame words, and should be used sparingly?)
I didn't think it particular mattered if River Song was dead, but doesn't that mean the chronology is correct? Big mistake.
Was it well-known that John Hurt is to be the new Doctor?
Quote: Chappers @ May 21 2013, 10:03 PM BSTWas it well-known that John Hurt is to be the new Doctor?
He's going to be an old Doctor. In between McGann and Eccleston. I doubt an actor of his standing would sign up to be a long term Doctor. Imagine if he did though. No more gurning.
Hurt can say more with a blink of his eyes than Smith can with his entire facial repertoire.
I can't wait for Hurt.
It would be lovely to have a completely different kind of Doctor next.
Quote: Shandonbelle @ May 21 2013, 10:38 PM BSTI can't wait for Hurt.
Saucy.
Well you saw the first one last week in the last episode. He seemed ancient to me at the time but maybe he was a similar age to Hurt.
William Hartnell was only 55 when it started.
Hurt is 63.
Quote: Lazzard @ May 20 2013, 6:55 PM BSTHuge question, that.
Personally I would not have a show-runner that provides an arc over disparate episodes.
In fact I would not have disparate episodes.
I would revert to the 'serial' format and allow a writer to create a self-contained story over several episodes - allow him to bring his own touches and 'foibles' to the world of that story - but not re-invent he wheel.
Have a producer in charge of 'house-style' - ideally not a writer , but a great producer.No-one felt the need to re-shape Morse's world - just lots of great writers and producers keeping a consistent tone
Yeah, the show needs to be 'run' by a proper producer and not a writer - that is definitely the first thing. It's isn't as if Moffat doesn't have good ideas - even I can see that - The Weeping Angels, the Vashta Nerada, Headless Monks are all good, solid and exciting concepts - but his storytelling abilities are non existent.
As for story arcs, most people hate them but TV bods are addicted - even The Office is built around it (The second-series merger with Swindon is mentioned in the first episode of the first series).
Quote: Matthew Stott @ May 20 2013, 6:49 PM BSTAndroid or personal sex robot?
That is the episode you should write and submit.
Quote: Ben @ May 20 2013, 9:10 PM BSTJust remember, Godot, young Stott once went to boxing lessons.
What, boxing handkerchiefs?
Quote: Ben @ May 20 2013, 9:10 PM BSTShe's the ultimate something.
Or, at least, she was.
Great actress, beautiful woman - in whatever order you want. She even looks good dressed as Clare Balding:
Quote: Chappers @ May 21 2013, 10:46 PM BSTWell you saw the first one last week in the last episode. He seemed ancient to me at the time but maybe he was a similar age to Hurt.
William Hartnell was only 55 when it started.
Hurt is 63.
Hurt is more than 63, he is a few months older than me, according to IMDB.
Quote: billwill @ May 22 2013, 2:03 AM BSTHurt is more than 63, he is a few months older than me, according to IMDB.
Why do you need IMDB to tell your age?
Quote: billwill @ May 22 2013, 2:03 AM BSTgod is more than 63000000000000000000000000, he is a few months older than me, according to IMDB.
Does he still call Yoruba whipper snapper?
Quote: sootyj @ May 22 2013, 7:51 AM BSTYoruba whipper snapper?
I've got all their albums.