Dr Who 50th anniversar special - not good news

[rche]

I want to see a multi doctor ep where #10 sizes up River and then tells #11 "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry".

[Werewolf]

No, I already know how to get to Cracked, thanks.

But cracked is the answer to every debate!

Lol, yeah, he does post that site a lot.

[Mikey]

Doctor Who and The Walking Dead are the only new produced TV series I watch regularly.

If I hated it I wouldn't watch it

[Godzilla]

The Brig came back in a wonderful Sarah Jane Adventures episode. Check it out if you haven't seen it.

Jo Grant came back in another Sarah Jane adventure where we learn what ALL the other modern human companions the doctor has ever had are doing now. Again check it out of you haven't seen it.

Big Finish is doing a special audio adventure with all the previous doctors for the 50th.

And we get the TV special with at least Tennant and Smith.


I really think there's something for everyone here. Baker has done loads of audio adventures at this point. I think there's enough new stuff there to please any fan of the 4th.

[Gorn Captain]

If nobody griped this would be a very boring place

Yep. If we all wore Colin Baker's coat, even that would be boring, right?
There are things I dislike about the New Who (like ep 1 of this season, to name one thing), but I loved the Ice Warrior and Ghost Story ones.
I liked most of the Tennant stories, but disliked the early ones of Matt Smith (and his performance at that time). By now, I really like Matt Smith, and want him to stay.
What unites us all, is that we all love Who. Not all of it, but enough to find common ground.

[Mikey]

If nobody griped this would be a very boring place

I love Doctor Who

Not as much as me

Me too

Dont forget me

It's sooooo great

Cant get any better

[Earth 2 Chris]

And there is nothing wrong with pointing out how pathetic and terrible that is. We're in an age of riches and all we do is moan about how we want it to be like the old show that we also used to complain about....

Agreed. I'm making a Mid-Year's Resolution to stop griping. As I said earlier, our 10 year old selves would coldcock us for griping about all the great nerd things we have to choose from.

[palitoy]

Hmmmm.... from this and a few other threads you seem stressed. Wanna talk?

No, I already know how to get to Cracked, thanks.

And no, I'm not stressed but I think a lot of folks are taking out the frustration of daily life on something that they shouldn't. The thing that is supposed to offer them some escape from the drudgery. Everything that is brought in these days is hated from first glimpse, that's not healthy, it's actually kind of sad.

The internet runs on negativity....

And there is nothing wrong with pointing out how pathetic and terrible that is. We're in an age of riches and all we do is moan about how we want it to be like the old show that we also used to complain about....

[Bruce Banner]

It will certainly be a missed opportunity if they don't at least reference some pre-Eccleston Doctors and companions in some way.

It was very underwhelming when they announced that Tennant and Piper were returning for the 50th anniversary episode.

[ctc]

>Screw you thing I haven't seen!

Hmmmm.... from this and a few other threads you seem stressed. Wanna talk?

I can understand the debate and discussion about what's coming. I think that's a byproduct of the incredible hype machine behind EVERYTHING these days. You're innundated with info well before the whatever actually shows. (I work really hard NOT to hear about stuff that I want to see because of this. I shouldn't have to work so hard.) I think it's starting to backfire though. The internet runs on negativity.... accidentally, 'cos "Ilike it!" doesn't lend itself to conversation like "I HATE IT!!!!" does. Hence why so many folks talk themselves out of things. (And yet, still partake. Folks is weird.)

That being said, I don't think it pays to get too concerned with the conjecture. Until it's actually out, you can't REALLY know. So.... I still look forward to this. And secretly pray for an Abslom Daak guest appearance. But I won't cry if it doesn't happen. (Not where anyone can see me, anyhoo....) and even if it's the worstest thing I've ever seen it's free. So my trauma will be short lived.

Don C.

[palitoy]

Screw you thing I haven't seen! This is the equivalent of getting in an argument by yourself in the car ride to the family reunion.

[Mikey]

I always hate seeing so many missed opportunities everytime a Classic Doctor Who actor dies.

The Brig was the best example ---- Also Tom Baker, if they dont use him on the 50th special

It's like the new series picks and chooses who they personally like and don't care about the fans.

They'll bring Sarah back and even give her her own new series .... but they'll poop on most others

I think there's a lot of politics involved behind the scenes

There has to be

It's no secret Tom Baker would tell ANYONE where to get off if he don't like them

[jwyblejr]

^You forgot to mention that Tennant will tell you how sorry he is. Maybe even tell you how sorry he is this will stink.

[Captain Big Trousers]

I predict some wibbly wobbly timey wimey problem, which will be resolved with a crack or a hole or possibly a vortex. Vortexes are cool. Matt Smith will do enthusiastic and slightly sinister. Tennant will do inspirational and sentimental.

At the end we'll all wish Tom Baker was in it.

[Bruce Banner]

Ideally, I really don't want Colin Baker or Sylvester McCoy anywhere near it... or at least keep their appearances fleeting and minimal.
Same with Jack Harkness and River Song.

But it would be cool to see McGann in there, even if just for a cameo.

Not sure why Eccleston decided not to participate... maybe he has issues with the character/show?

The newest issue of Doctor Who Magazine confirms that David Tennant and Billie Piper WILL appear in the 50th anniversary episode.

And John Hurt is also confirmed to appear, although his character hasn't been revealed yet.

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