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Doctor Dan Chats Up The New Stars Of WHO – Just In Time For Their BBC America Debuts!!
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Controversial longtime “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies has moved on. Fan fave writer Stephen Moffett has taken over. There’s a new Doctor and a hot new companion and the whole thing hits BBC America 9 p.m. Saturday.
“Doctor Dan” Owen, a Briton and regular AICN contributor who’s already seen the premiere -- because he lives where they get the real BBC -- spoke to the show’s new stars:
Doctor Who returns to BBC America on April 17 @9/8c with "The Eleventh Hour", a premiere that heralds the biggest creative changes for the show since its 2005 revival. Matt Smith succeeds David Tennant as the eccentric Time Lord, Karen Gillan is the assertive new companion, and acclaimed writer Steven Moffat (the brains behind revered episodes like "Blink" and "The Girl In The Fireplace") assumes Russell T. Davies' crown as showrunner of the longest-running sci-fi series in the world...
On the eve of Doctor Who's US premiere, I had a quick chat with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, while they were over in New York to promote the show's US premiere...
MATT SMITH: Hello!
DAN: Hi, Matt! How are you?
MATT: Yeah-yeah, cool, thanks, cool.
DAN: How's New York?
MATT: Yeah, amazing! It's kinda weird talking to someone in England. D'you know what I mean? It's kinda like, "whoah" (laughs) I've been talking to journalists all this time –- I mean, I know you write for an American website and stuff, but yeah. It's really sunny here. How's London? Is that where you are?
DAN: No, I'm actually up in the East Midlands, so further north.
MATT: Oh, okay, cool. So you've watched the first episode, then?
DAN: I've seen the first two.
MATT: Did you like them?
DAN: I did, yeah -– I especially liked the first one, I thought that was very good. So anyway, congratulations on becoming the new Doctor.
MATT: Thanks.
DAN: Those are big shoes to fill. A TV icon. Is that something you felt overwhelmed by?
MATT: No, no, no. I mean, certainly not now. I'm sure there was a point where you think "God, wow, this is a big job I need to prepare for." But, y'know, no man -- I'm paid to be a professional. And that involves getting on with it and making sure you do the job to the best of your abilities. And that's what I've tried to do, y'know. I'm not really concerned with what's come before me, in terms of the pressure that comes with that. I'm just proud of the heritage of the show.
DAN: The show starts this Saturday [April 17] on BBC America, and the good thing with Doctor Who is that it kind of reinvents itself every so often, so this is a good point for newcomers to jump in. So what can they expect from the show?
MATT: Well, I mean, y'know... we've got some great adventures and some great stories because we've got Steven Moffat -- who, to my mind, is one of the best, if not THE best, televisual writer in Britain, really, at the moment. In terms of his invention, honestly, the way he plays with time in this particular series is incredible. And I think, y'know, Russell [T. Davies] made it the most popular show, but I think that Steven will make it the most magic. And, I mean, like you say, the show is about reinvention, and I think for new viewers coming on they don't need any prior knowledge of the previous incarnations of the show. They can jump in and will understand the concepts in it: the TARDIS, time travel, the companion, all these things are set up so clearly. And then we've got some great adventures. We've got the Daleks, the Weeping Angels, we've got Cybermen, we've got vampires in Venice, we've got a Dream Lord, we've got the Silurians -– they're back. So, um, every week there's a new and different monster that The Doctor has to... fend off.
DAN: Were you a fan of the show before?
MATT: Well, I was part of that barren age in England where it wasn't on television. So I was aware of it as a kid, but I never watched it -– which was a bit of a disadvantage when it came back the second time. But then I got the job and I watched, went right through Chris [Ecclestone] to David [Tennant], and then looked at some Tom Baker, a bit of [John] Pertwee, and a bit of my favourite -- Patrick Troughton.
DAN: Have you used elements of any of those past Doctors?
MATT: No. Uh, no, because I think you have to make it your own. I think the part is about invention. I don't think you can really borrow anything consciously from anyone else. I mean, y'know, he IS the same man... but the point is that whoever embodies him brings their flavour to it. That's certainly what I've tried to do.
DAN: When you were creating the character, how much of that was your own invention and how much was what Steven Moffat had on the page?
MATT: It's a bit of both, y'know. He gives me the canvas and the colours and then hopefully I go away and paint the canvas, as it were. But the things he gives you are brilliant, and they allow such invention because he's such a brilliant writer. He really is. But of course, like anything, like any great creative process, it has to be a collaboration.
DAN: You started filming last year, so was it strange filming when people didn't really know what you were going to be like, and everyone was still thinking about David Tennant and his last episodes as The Doctor? Was it weird being in that "bubble"?
MATT: Not really, because I don't really pay any attention to, like, the forums, or anything like that. I just kind of get on with my job and make sure I do the best. For me it's not weird. I guess for everyone else it probably is. But for me, no, it sort of makes no difference at all.
DAN: I think it's because we're not actors, so we just imagine all that pressure would be a lot to bear.
MATT: I mean, of course, of course there's a great deal of pressure that comes with being in a part like this. Taking on a show like this. But, I don't know, man, you'd rather do it than not, wouldn't you? So you can't sort of worry about it all day –- you've got to get on and make it.
DAN: How did you find working with all the special effects?
MATT: Yeah, I mean, I love all the greenscreen stuff. It's odd, y'know – often you're just standing in front of a greenscreen staring at a tennis ball on a piece of string, pretending that it's a Dalek that's about to strike you down with a death-ray. So you're certainly required to use your imagination. But, um, it's definitely the most fun show I've ever had to make.
DAN: What was your favourite moment of filming?
MATT: Oh, I've got so many. We went out and filmed episode 6 and 10 in Croatia; they were brilliant. And then, of course, I played football for a whole day with James Corden. That was great, actually. Great fun.
DAN: And you used to be a footballer when you were younger, of course.
MATT: Oh yeah, yeah, yeah. That was sort of what I wanted to do. It's odd, really, that I'm in this line of work. But, um, yeah, I was very much a footballer -– that was my intention from a young age.
DAN: Doctor Who's now a big global brand, so there's a lot of merchandise involved with it. Have you seen any of the toys that will be out for Christmas with your face on?
MATT: Yeah, I have actually...
DAN: It that kinda weird?
MATT: Yeah, but it makes you overwhelmingly happy at the same time, as well. D'you know what I mean? It's, uh, a little 12 inch plastic YOU. Uh, y'know, again, like many things, it's weird. Right now, for instance, I'm sat in a car, in New York, in the meat-packing district, talking to someone in the East Midlands about Doctor Who for an American website! I mean, y'know, this job never fails to surprise me, and when you see a little 12 inch figure of yourself it's surreal... but exciting.
DAN: This is a bit of a cheesy question, but I've been asked to ask you this: if you could go anywhere in time, where would you go? Past or the future? I'm sure you haven't been asked that before!
MATT: I don't think that's a cheesy question, I think it's a valid one! (laughs) Um, I would go to the Lost City of Atlantis, I think. I want to see if that exists. I think that would make quite a good Who story.
DAN: When do you start shooting the Christmas special?
MATT: Ooh, yeah, we start shooting that in July. Steven ran me through the idea -– yesterday, actually, because he's out in New York as well. And, uh, look man, it sounds pretty special, I gotta say. He's really so clever, Steven.
DAN: Can you drop any hints about what the special might involve?
MATT: Oh God, no, I'm sorry. My head would be firmly on the block.
DAN: I had to try!
MATT: (laughs) Yeah, but, y'know, I can tell you it's set around Christmas.
DAN: (laughs) Oh, okay...
MATT: It's Christmassy, I can tell you that much.
DAN: I think we're out of time now.
MATT: I think so, but it's been a pleasure, sir. And how's the weather over there?
DAN: It's really good! Just as sunny! So, yeah, hurry back!
MATT: (laughs) Enjoy it, yeah! Alright, mate...
DAN: Okay, thank you, bye.
MATT: Cheers, dude! Bye, b-bye.
KAREN GILLAN: Hellooo.
DAN: Hi, Karen.
KAREN: Hi, how are ya?
DAN: I'm good, thank you. It's great to speak to you.
KAREN: It's great to speak to YOU!
DAN: So how excited are you that Doctor Who's finally on the air in the UK and it's about to start on BBC America this Saturday?
KAREN: Oh, oh it's TOO exciting for words, you know. We've been filming this for nine months and it sort of didn't feel like it would ever go on television, and now it has in the UK. And it's just been so amazing. We put SO MUCH effort into it and it's been amazing to see that it's actually been received quite well!
DAN: The reaction's been very good, yeah.
KAREN: Yes, thank goodness for that! And now it's about to be launched in the US on Saturday, so that's really exciting.
DAN: Understandably, a lot of attention has been on Matt Smith, but these days the companions are a more interesting part of the show, in some ways.
KAREN: I guess so. In some ways, in terms of like who the story is actually happening to, and things like that.
DAN: The story's seen through their eyes, more than the Doctor's, really.
KAREN: Well yeah, because they're the one we can relate to.
DAN: So what can we expect from Amy Pond this year?
KAREN: Ooh, Amy Pond is... an interesting girl, I think. Um, well in the first episode The Doctor meets her in a very interesting way, and has a very kind of devastating effect on her life. Which kind of, I don't know, it shapes her, and shapes the person she's become, and I think that she's a little bit "odd". And um, she's very kind of passionate and impulsive, and almost as mad as The Doctor is. Which is quite interesting seeing them two together as a team trying to deal with situations. It's quite funny sometimes.
DAN: So, Steven Moffat, the new showrunner, is kind of famous for writing quirky female characters. Amy's definitely of that description, isn't she.
KAREN: I would say so, yeah. Steven Moffat writes brilliant female characters and Amy Pond is no exception. She's just utterly, brilliantly written, and I just hope that Amy Pond lives up to that. I'm so happy that I get to be the one to play her.
DAN: Did you have any say in what Amy would be like as a character?
KAREN: Well, yeah, I guess so. I mean, y'know, half the job was done in that respect because Steven's written it. And I just kind of went with my instinct on it, I guess. I just had an instinct on what she'd be like and I just went for it that way. And she seems to have turned out a bit... weird. (laughs) But I like that about her! So I think half of was probably done through the writing and then I just made it my own.
DAN: So there's not really much of you in Amy, then?
KAREN: Ummm, no, I think we're quite different people. But as an actor you sometimes can't help but put some of yourself in the part, even if its subconsciously, because you're trying to identity with them and relate to them, understand and sympathize with them through your own experiences. But no, for the most part we're quite different.
DAN: Were you a fan of Doctor Who before you got the job?
KAREN: Uh no, not really. It wasn't on when I was growing up as a kid, and then it came back in 2005. I mean I wouldn't call myself a "fan". I did watch quite a lot of it, though, because my mother's a massive fan. But no, I think that everyone needs their introduction to it, and I got mine through getting the part.
DAN: Do you think that was an advantage in a way? You could just dive straight in, fresh?
KAREN: Yeah, I actually do. I think that's quite advantageous because the companion is the one that's seeing all of this for the first time. So she can never take anything for granted. She doesn't know that there's this setup of The Doctor, the Time Lords, travelling around with a female companion. For all she knows, she's the first. And we all know who The Doctor is, but she doesn't have a clue, and that's interesting -– her trying to understand him.
DAN: You're going to be a bit of a role model for young kids now. Is that a bit of a scary thought?
KAREN: Um, I don't know! It's nice and flattering, I guess. (laughs) When taking on this show, I guess you take on some responsibilities. So I won't be falling out of any nightclubs. (laughs)
DAN: Is it kind of strange seeing yourself on magazines everywhere?
KAREN: Yeeeah, it's kind of really strange and surreal. But you kind of get used to it. It's weird. You just become accustomed to it. But it's definitely surreal to start.
DAN: How did you get on with the special effects?
KAREN: Um, quite strange at the beginning, actually, because obviously all the effects are put in after we've finished filming the episode. So, um, lots of greenscreens, sticks with tennis balls on the end of them that were supposed to be monsters. So yeah, that was quite strange, because you had to imagine everything, basically. But then, somehow, you get used to that and you become accustomed to being terrified of tennis balls!
DAN: (laughs) Are you fully committed to Doctor Who now, all year round? Is there a chance of doing something else, besides?
KAREN: Um, well, no, I'm not doing anything for the moment, anyway. When you finish filming Doctor Who there's SO much stuff that goes after it. Lots of promotion, and all sorts of things like that, so that's what I'm doing at the moment. I'm in the middle of all that. And then... I don't know! We'll have to wait and see! It's exciting.
DAN: Well, that's all the time we have, apparently, so thank you very much for your time.
KAREN: Okay, nice to talk to you!
DAN: Thank you, bye!
KAREN: Bye!
9 p.m. Saturday. BBC America.
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Dan Owen
Twitter - @danowen79
Blog - www.danowen.blogspot.com
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It was a Troughton story, "The Underwater Menace". I thought he was a Troughton fan, with the bowtie and all. I can't blame him for not knowing, since most Troughton stories were destroyed, so only audio exists of most now.
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I admit I had a thing for Rose Tyler, but the Amy Pond character is waaaaaay hotter. It maybe just a redhead thing, I dunno
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I've been reading most of the interviews online (from virtually every website) and I don't think I've seen Matt asked the Time Travel question. Nice one.
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I wasn't going to judge until I saw the first few episodes, because unlike them, I have been watching Doctor WHO since the late 70's. It took me a while to like the new series, didn't care for Eccleston till the very end of his run, took me till mid season 2 to like Tennant, and as I was watching the second episode (Beast Below) I turned to my girlfriend and said "It's only ten minutes into episode 2, but I already love him." And Amy is fun and interesting, far more than Rose or Martha ever were (I did really like Donna). Great Interview, Great Cast, GREAT JOB MATT and KAREN!!!
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I agree with you on everything! I, too, have been a fan since the late 70's and was also wary of Eccleston to begin with. I warmed to Tennant pretty quickly, but not as quickly as I have with Matt Smith. He's aces, isn't he? And Karen too. At the end of episode two, I said to my wife "I'm going to really miss these two." I'm going to savour every episode.
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Cracking interviews mate! Very jealous that you got to interview them both. I was actually in New York on Monday while Matt and Karen were apparently walking around enjoying the sights and sounds of Manhattan. If I'd known this at the time, I'd have gone looking for them. I bet nobody even knew who they were!
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...granted, with the Time War, all of those previous events could've been undone. Love "The Eleventh Hour". "The Beast Below" I found depressing; great writing though. I'm looking forward to "Victory of the Daleks" although I hope it is good enough to change my mind about the wisdom of shoehorning in the Daleks so soon already. But hey, at least RTD ain't writing for the show anymore!
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Common online mistake...
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From the moment Smith was revealed at the 11th Doctor, the haters and trolls were relentless in their lambasting of him as "too young" "funny looking" "show's gonna suck now" etc. without even seeing him act. Granted I was cautiously optimistic about him as well but this it was Stephen Moffat's call to make in casting him and I had faith he knew what he was doing. That faith was well placed because only two episodes in I think Matt Smith's Doctor is absolutely outstanding. Yes he is young, but his ticks, quirks and mannerisms are pitch perfect. He really feels like a wise old man living in a young man's body and as much as I LOVED David Tennant, Smith just feels more natural to the role somehow. I think Smith has, and will continue to silence the haters. Oh yeah, and Karen Gillan is smoking hot! I'm SO glad she's using her real accent and not pulling a fake Brit accent. Best of the new companions by far.
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Not as great as Tennant but he seems more self assured. I'm not sold on Amy Pond as she seems just like a generic chick. Also, the first two episodes were solid but they weren't as strong as the beginning of the other seasons IMHO.
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Apr 16, 2010 11:11:21 PM CDT
What was Herc's role in the aforementioned interviews?
by james_o'nasty
Honestly, WTF did he do?
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put her in a gold bikini
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with a nice crowd at the C2E2 in Chicago. Let's just say there's a moment at the end of the first episode that quickly references the Doctor Who history that people were cheering for. And I think they were cheering not just for the callback, but for how Matt Smith played it. I'm definitely sold! These eps were fantastic and frenetic, not letting up for a second. And funny. And that Moffatt brand of creepy weirdness - like with Blink or the Library episodes - love that. Amy Pond is definitely the cutest, cleverest companion we've seen recently (and my fave was previously Donna). There's also an interesting sadness about the relationship between the Doctor and Amy that's played below the surface. And a neat socio-political allegory in the second episode. Can't wait for more.
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Although to be fair, we never saw Martha rocking a kissogram police uniform like Amy does in "The Eleventh Hour."
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Apr 17, 2010 12:04:30 AM CDT
Amy's already much more interesting than Rose Tyler.
by johndillingers20inchseveredcock
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My Family Watched Doctor Who when I grew up, and yes I hid behind the sofa, watching the show, scared but loving it. I grew into a Sci-Fi Geek and watched until the end of the series. I was happy they were to make a tv special but the TV special was poor at best but I did like Paul McGann I wish he had a longer run. So I was very happy when I heard it was coming back, even more as it was made in Wales and away from London. I have watched all of the new series and liked it even if I had to put up "on Love & Monsters" or fart jokes. But I did get the likes of "Blink" so it levelled itself out. I like all the different Doctors, their differences were fun. As the companions go I think the best was Donna as I never realy liked Rose, Martha was better but Catherine Tate's turn was the best. Sofar. Amy Pond seems promising but it will take more viewing to realy Judge. Which I'll do any way.
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Watch the 1996 TV Movie - you can find it online - and "The Eleventh Hour" back to back. They are very similar although Moffat's version is obviously written much better. The directing, the production values, and even the banter between The Doctor and the companion are rather similar. Very few of the so-called hardcore fans are even noticing the similarities.
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Apr 17, 2010 1:48:06 AM CDT
There is something hugely endearing about Karen and Matts
by 2leggedfreak
..characters on the tv that has you instantly warming to them.Don't know what they are like in real life but on screen they have charisma in bucket loads...that'll help them through the odd dodgy episode.Its great when just visualising Matt Smith as the Doctor makes you smile...perhaps I'm just getting a bit odd and geeky...I'll stop now !!
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HARDCORE in love with Karen Gillam. In the words of Chandler - "Could she BEEEE any cuter??"
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There are only 7 storyline so of course some seem similar but I agree I had already realised that when I saw the show. I have seen many bits of the new shaow that seem like repeats of the old show but isnt that the same with all shows?
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I thought. Smith & Gillan are cool though.
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I always feel like you're being thrown to the wolves in talkbacks, so nice to read some positive and appreciative comments here. Thanks, guys. Matt and Karen were very nice, and you could tell they each had a quirkiness to them that obviously feeds into their characters. You could imagine Matt twiddling his fingers as he spoke, that sort of thing :)
@VShael: Thanks. It IS very tough thinking of questions that (a) don't spoil things for the intended US audience, in this case, and (b) haven't been asked before or you know the answer to already. So I just went for something conversational, really. They're too clever to let any scoops slip.
And yes, it's "Eccleston". I DO know this, but I often spell it wrong! -
And proud that its mostly shot in Wales (even if they pretend its elsewhere). I saw Matt Smith and James Corden shooting the football episode in the park down the road from my house. Quality! The whole show feels like its stepped up a level or two in quality.
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Apr 17, 2010 6:14:26 AM CDT
Well off to the Geek Tower then Dan for the sp mistake...
by big_bubbaloola
Honestly spelling Ecclestone wrong!! Who would do a silly thing like that.........ah *cough* .... i'll see u there then. Nice interviews though matey, grats.
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Um, she IS doing a Brit accent. In case you haven't noticed, Scotland is a part of Britain. I get seriously pissed of when folks presume a British accent is an English accent. Three countries in Britain.
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Anyone else think the manner in which the doctor obtained his new clothes was a possible nod to Pertwee's first "costume" change? I'd like to think so anyways.
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"I'm SO glad she's using her real accent and not pulling a fake Brit accent."You should probably try to learn some geography before using it in a statement.
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Hope Russel T. Davies hasn't strayed too far...I was expecting more from Moffet than this...
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Call me what you want.
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I assume the three countries are England Scotland and Wales?! Yes? In which case u seem to have single handedly emancipated northern Ireland from britain. Could you let elizabeth know? We would really enjoy the freedom.
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I was gonna say the same. You beat me to it.
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What is it about Steven Moffat that he can create such instantly loveable female characters. I mean seriously, it took all of about 3 seconds to fall in love with Sally Sparrow, Madame Pompadour, and now with Amy Pond. Moffat is a certified genius. I would LOVE to see new episodes whith all of these beatiful ladies. I felt genuinely let down when each of their episodes ended. I think Amy Pond has a good chance of becoming one of the most iconic Who companions. She's beautiful, smart, and has that spark that The Doctor and the audience can't help but to be drawn to.
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I saw a quote from Matt saying something like, 'he'd like to do the show for at least another year, maybe two'. I thought they picked him because he was cheap and could sign a five year contract?
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... but I would assume his contract will be re-negotiated every year or so with the BBC, as he could very quickly become as famous and popular as David Tennant.
@Maximillian: So true. Moffat's very good with female characters. When you consider he has to setup TWO characters in Eleventh Hour, and make it fun, fast, exciting, and accessible to newcomers, it was a fantastic start.
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He was signed for one or two, maybe. But he won't want to say "I'd love to do 5" because it would come back to bite him on the ass when it came to renegotiate his contract.
That sort of thing happened with Pertwee back in the day. He let it be known how much he loved the show, and when he asked for a raise, they said no. He threatened to walk, and they called his bluff, so he kinda had to leave. Even though he loved the role. -
Northern Ireland isn't part of Great Britain - it is part of the United Kingdom however. I was unaware that you were enslaved. The UN should be informed forthwith!
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The Doctor did mention Northern Ireland was on the ship. I presume he meant just the unionist half, naturally. When you're duplicating entire countries, I suppose it'd be easy to duplicate the 6 counties.
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And then BBC3 for Confidential. Back later...
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Doctor Who was being delayed by 2 1/2 hours this week, 8:20, instead of the usual 6:40? I hope I'm wrong.
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And enjoyed it immensely!! I do feel that it was very condensed (crammed even) to fit into 45 minutes, but it was never boring, quite breakneck. I can't spoil it, but I will say I loved the reference to Where Eagles Dare, and for the first episode of the new series I've seen so far, it was very good.
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I'm an Englishman in the States but I just checked the Radio Times website and according to that, it was on from 6.30 to 7.15, meaning it finished fifteen minutes ago. Although it doesn't air on BBC-HD until 8.25, so maybe that's what you're thinking of?
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Sheesh you nitpicky ol...@%!&$. OK, I MEANT that I'm glad she's using her natural SCOTTISH accent rather than attempting an ENGLISH accent. There, better?
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Apr 17, 2010 1:42:22 PM CDT
The Eighth Doctor stole his clothes from a hospital too.
by johndillingers20inchseveredcock
As did the Third.
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Apr 17, 2010 1:46:00 PM CDT
Would *you* say no to a cuppa from a Bracewell Ironside?
by lordporkington
I bloody well wouldn't. Well, not unless he forgot to put sugar in it...
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Thank you for the info, that was what I heard, I didn't know it was for BBC-HD.
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I remembered the announcer saying something about it being on later this week at the end of last week's episode, so I checked the Radio Times website to make sure!
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Sorry, Clavius, but it's annoying to non-English Brits when it's assumed as constantly as it is. Nothing personal. :) Schuler_Bub, as I'm sure someone else has said, it's the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. My future brother in law is an Ulsterman and doesn't think of himself as a Brit, regardless of politics. Anyway, very conflicted over tonight's ep. Good things and bad things. The bad thing being the design of the new Daleks. Horris, horrid, horrid. But Smith was great, yet again, and there is definitely more to Amy than meets the eye, as in she may not be who we think she is.
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Apr 17, 2010 3:01:42 PM CDT
I prefer Woody Harrelson's Texan accent to his American one
by richard_gere_raped_my_gerbil
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Wanted to love it, but was unfocused and rushed. Moffat needs to take tighter control of the scripts before this series descends into a cheap and disposable children's show - and quick!
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Sorry I'm just a shit stirrer and dont actually care about it. Sorry for being a dick and no offence intended.
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I liked it. And I just want to say this as it deserves to be said time and time again. Karen Gillian is the hotness!!!
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Apr 17, 2010 4:00:24 PM CDT
I prefer Eva Green's Parisian accent to her French one
by richard_gere_raped_my_gerbil
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The Jammy Dodger bit tickled me.
Agree with HarryBlackPotter about the new Daleks though, hmm, new toy range?
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Not a fan of the Daleks. Remind me too much of zombies in the old days. Seems as if you could sort of walk around them and kick them over rather than get all stirred up over them. Nevertheless, it was fun "plunging" into another episode. Get it? Yeah, the plunger out front is something that both can NEVER go away and yet MUST at the same time. Next week looks like a winner!
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This week's episode review is now up: http://reviewthewho.wordpress.com/2010/04/17/5-3-victory-of-the-daleks/
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I've always felt so badly for Who fans over that. Imagine if most of the first season of Star Trek was just ..lost somehow, or ruined. Horrible.
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I see where you're going with this. Even though my psychiatrist would probably be against it.
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Talkback name suggestion #27 - BagOfDicksArgent (you know, his real name was COX.. lookitup)
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Wales is a principality as well as a country. I don't believe the two are mutually exclusive. It's not really outdated since there is a Prince of Wales.
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Of cours elooking forward to that on Xmas day here in the uk but do they always have to make the xmas special about xmas itself ! why can't we just 1 yr have a special over the holiday period that has nothing to do with it !
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Loved the first episode. Amy Pond was great, and she has a great tie to the doctor- the strongest tie I've seen to the Doctor of any companion. Plus, wicked hot. Liking what I'm seeing so far.
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Apr 18, 2010 5:06:21 PM CDT
That 1st episode with MAtt Smith kicked ass! (or should I say "
by jaylenotookmyjob
Haven't watched Who in a few years, not because I don't like the show, just mostly because my crummy cable company doesn't provide BBC AMerica in HD. I be watching regularly now, though. Loved that line (and I'm paraphrasing, didn't memorize it): ""There've been so many who've threatened the Earth over the years... what happened to all of them? I'm the Doctor, to put it simply... Run!" Also, Karen Gillan... what a cutie!
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...(or should I say, "arse"?) Damn Harry and his mid-90's Talkback tech!
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Even the TARDIS got a fresh, blingy steampunk coat of paint. Still, Amy ... graaawwrrr ...
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I like all the actors involved, but the new Doctor isn't as different as I'd hoped. He's too much like Tennant's doctor. Still it was pretty good other than that and the little girl was adorable. Loved the scenes with her and him eating the food and all that.
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Me too, sir! Are you a Nottingham man, or are you the other end of the A52 like my good self??
And how did you snag those interviews? Very well done though - great questions (especially the time travel one!) and obviously a good rapport with them both. Your blog is now on my regular to-view blogs list! Kudos!!
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