Doctor Who
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Today I watched the 2 hour movie Adventures In Time & Space, the 5oth anniversary pre-show, and The Day of the Doctor. All were great, especially the new episode with the 3 Doctors. Which Doctor was is near the end who was the curator at the National Gallery? (that was the original actor, right?)
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LetMeRollIt89:
I binge-watched last night on BBC America. I probably watched 10-12 episodes before I fell asleep. They were running through all of season/series 5 and then started 6. Gonna miss the takeover week! After the special tomorrow, it'll feel like it's all over
"binge-watched" We are going to miss the takeover week as well, it has made for a great week!
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Nancy R:
Which Doctor was is near the end who was the curator at the National Gallery? (that was the original actor, right?)
The fourth Doctor, Tom Baker.
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LOVED every minute of "The Day of the Doctor," currently watching an encore presentation. Once again seeing David Tennant as the Doctor......
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Once again seeing Billy Piper as Rose...... Martin
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The Official BBC Doctor Who incarnations: The Classic series First - William Hartnell 63 - 66 Second - Patrick Troughton 66 - 69 Third - Jon Pertwee - 70 - 74 Fourth - Tom Baker 74 - 81 Fifth - Peter Davison 81 - 84 Sixth - Colin Baker 84 - 86 Seventh - Sylvester McCoy 87 - 89 (The series took a break at this point albeit while Sylvester McCoy remained the nominal Doctor no episodes were filmed) Eighth - Paul McGann 1996 - at the time, a one-off TV special. However in a mini-episode prequel to tonight's Day Of The Doctor 50th Anniversary episode the Eighth Doctor (still played by Paul McGann) is seen to transform into the "War Doctor" played by John Hurt who features in the Day Of The Doctor. The Modern Series from 2005 onwards Ninth Doctor - Christopher Eccleston 2005 Tenth Doctor - David Tennant 2005 - 2010 Eleventh Doctor - Matt Smith 2010 -2013 Twelfth Doctor - Peter Capaldi - is introduced in the Xmas special 2013 - although eagle eyed viewers will have spotted a micro-second appearance in the Day Of The Doctor special climax... Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor seen in this episode, is the earliest surviving incarnation of Doctor Who - William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee have all since passed away. Martin
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Triplets Love Paul:
LOVED every minute of "The Day of the Doctor," currently watching an encore presentation. Once again seeing David Tennant as the Doctor......
*THUD* My sentiments exactly!!
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Just watched my copy recorded from BBC 1 last night. Trailer was screened for both The Xmas special and an upcoming new series of: Sherlock! Out of the same stable as Doctor Who and has been missed ++++ Bring them both on.... Martin
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The BBC released this composite image of all the Doctors which places John Hurt's War Doctor in the place implied by recent episodes: http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/71311000/jpg/_71311682_a474732b-dd1d-45db-aa9c-4acbce1e7b29.jpg From this article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25076912 Which announces a Guinness Book Of Records world record for the global simulcast. Martin
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I love the whole Doctor "Family" connections. There's a side film available called The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Which is a fun film following the effort of Doctors Four, Five and Six and various others, to appear in the 50th Anniversary show. Briefly we see Peter Davison call in a favour from his daughter Georgia - formerly Georgia Moffat - starred in the episode The Doctor's Daughter. Now married to David Tennant after meeting him filming that episode. She appears in the film apparently giving birth to their child. But the end credits list her under her married name Georgia Tennant as the producer of the whole shebang. Small - and much loved - world So glad she's still connected. Martin -
Was John Hurt the "War Doctor" or "Warrior Doctor?"
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Nancy R:
Was John Hurt the "War Doctor" or "Warrior Doctor?"
The character is listed as the War Doctor.
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Triplets Love Paul:
Nancy R:
Was John Hurt the "War Doctor" or "Warrior Doctor?"
The character is listed as the War Doctor.
In the prequel episode you rightly observe the eighth Doctor played by Paul McGann is asked by the Sisterhood of Khan to choose his transformation form , fat or thin, man or woman, fast or strong, wise or angry? - and he elects for "Warrior".
However at the end John Hurt is credited as the "War Doctor" and it's that term used in BBC media and credits everywhere else as well. I thought Warrior as well until I saw the BBC credits. Martin -
You know it could be that the listing was wrong! Someone else I know thought it was Warrior too. Someone should write to them and ask about it!
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martinput:
I love the whole Doctor "Family" connections. There's a side film available called The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Which is a fun film following the effort of Doctors Four, Five and Six and various others, to appear in the 50th Anniversary show. Briefly we see Peter Davison call in a favour from his daughter Georgia - formerly Georgia Moffat - starred in the episode The Doctor's Daughter. Now married to David Tennant after meeting him filming that episode. She appears in the film apparently giving birth to their child. But the end credits list her under her married name Georgia Tennant as the producer of the whole shebang. Small - and much loved - world So glad she's still connected. MartinThat video was one of the funniest things I've ever seen! I laughed out loud many times! When David's wife is giving birth and he cuts off their phone conversation and looks about quizzically--so freakin' funny! And when they look in John Barrowman's van and recoil! "Don't tell anyone!" (that he's really not gay and has a wife & kids!!) Priceless! I noticed a Sean Pertwee listed (must be Jon's son?)
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Nancy R:
You know it could be that the listing was wrong! Someone else I know thought it was Warrior too. Someone should write to them and ask about it!
Okay, I just watched that short video you posted and they both clearly say Warrior (and they said Warrior in The Day Of The Doctor) So whoever did the credits is an idiot! I'm sure they'll get letters from plenty of fanboys and fangirls!
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Sean Pertwee (born 4 June 1964) is an English actor. He is the son of actor Jon Pertwee and his second wife Ingeborg Rhoesa.
Nancy R:
martinput:
I love the whole Doctor "Family" connections. There's a side film available called The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Which is a fun film following the effort of Doctors Four, Five and Six and various others, to appear in the 50th Anniversary show. Briefly we see Peter Davison call in a favour from his daughter Georgia - formerly Georgia Moffat - starred in the episode The Doctor's Daughter. Now married to David Tennant after meeting him filming that episode. She appears in the film apparently giving birth to their child. But the end credits list her under her married name Georgia Tennant as the producer of the whole shebang. Small - and much loved - world So glad she's still connected. MartinThat video was one of the funniest things I've ever seen! I laughed out loud many times! When David's wife is giving birth and he cuts off their phone conversation and looks about quizzically--so freakin' funny! And when they look in John Barrowman's van and recoil! "Don't tell anyone!" (that he's really not gay and has a wife & kids!!) Priceless! I noticed a Sean Pertwee listed (must be Jon's son?)
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I went to see it tonight. It was showing in theaters. About 1/3 full for a late-night showing. I loved it. The final scene is somewhat breathtaking. I could hear people sobbing during the red-button scene. Can't wait for the Christmas special! P.S. - I laughed uncontrollably when the fez popped up (each time).
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The enormity of the world simulcast is just striking home. Amazing that the BBC prevented leaks and copies getting out ahead of the event as they had to "let go" of the film to get it translated/overdubbed and close-captioned into a large variety of languages. Here's the BBC Doctor Who blog about the event stats: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Doctor-Who-50th-Anniversary-draws-a-peak-audience Slightly partisan of course Still looking for the article that brought me that factoid about the translations etc Ah, here it is:
Tim Davie, from BBC Worldwide, said: "We knew we were attempting something unprecedented in broadcast history, not only because Doctor Who is a drama, unlike a live feed event such as a World Cup football match or a royal wedding, but because we had to deliver the episode in advance to the four corners of the world so that it could be dubbed and subtitled into 15 different languages. "If there was any doubt that Doctor Who is one of the world's biggest TV shows, this award should put that argument to rest". The global broadcast included 3D screenings in more than 1,500 cinemas in 94 countries - from Russia to Ethiopia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25076912 Martin
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The Special is over - long live the Special Details being announced about the Xmas special:
https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho Will be called The Time Of The Doctor and judging by the image above will feature the Cybermen Synopsis so far: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Christmas-Special-Title-and-Image-Revealed Did the BBC really just post that old-fashioned bit of innuendo? - posing Clara holding a Xmas table dressing - a "Cracker to be pulled"? Martin