Raven Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 The Welsh bit, it's broken again . . . If RTD were still writing the series I could see him putting in a link to Torchwood like that, but I don't think Moffat would do so. I think it is something else, but I have no idea what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arewenearlythere Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) Ok, I saw the bit where the doctor quickly turned off the screen in the TARDIS at the beginning of ep 1...guess I literally blinked and missed a clue! Follow-up: I didn't actually see what was on the screen itself, but one of my kids pointed out something strange Edited April 13, 2010 by arewenearlythere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Unless you want this week's episode to be spoiled for you, avoid this weeks Radio Times! (I've not seen it myself, I've just heard that it is rather spoilery). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 It's no more spoilery than if you watched the "coming next" bit at the end of the last episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I've heard a bit more since I posted the above and if it is the spoiler I believe it is then it is more spoilery than the trailer at the end of last weeks episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 No, I had a look and if you just click on the episode bit, it has a total of one sentence and states no more than was shown at the end of the last episode. I just searched for Doctor Who and clicked on the listing for Saturday night at 6.30pm. The episode is called Victory of the Daleks. The entire write-up of it is "The Doctor is summoned to Blitz-torn London by Winston Churchill - and the Daleks are waiting for him!" which is exactly what we were shown, so no spoiler there. There's a blog post featured on the front page of RT, but it's about the episode that was shown at the weekend. Perhaps that's the spoilery thing that you heard about - if the person hadn't seen the latest episode and read it, it would be totally ruined for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 ^ I'm talking about the magazine, not the web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Doesn't surprise me - the Radio Times has been jam packed full of spoilers every year I tend to keep each magazine with a Doctor Who interview/feature and save them until the end of the series to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yes, I don't quite understand the logic in allowing a weekly magazine to spoil your reveal (especially one that hasn't made its own way onto the net!). This one is what I thought it was (having picked up a copy on the way home). Suffice to say it is another cover spoiler, not quite as bad as the Human Dalek one from a couple of years back, but its still annoying (though maybe only to the hardcore fans!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Suffice to say it is another cover spoiler, not quite as bad as the Human Dalek one from a couple of years back, but its still annoying (though maybe only to the hardcore fans!). Human dalek, Davros, Doctor's Daughter, these are just three of the ones that come to mind straight away - they've potentially spoiled so many episodes. In previous series it hasn't bothered me quite so much, as I've tended to be on the Doctor Who forums and listened to podcasts, so I've automatically been exposed to spoilers, but this time, I've tried to stay away from them, so I've bought the Radio Times, but haven't read it yet, and will try to avoid doing so until Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 ^ I'm talking about the magazine, not the web site. Ah! Mystery solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Just read on the BBC website that the regenration process was supposed to mimic a bad LSD trip ( I am probably the last to know this but I thought it was interesting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburbanite Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 And I always thought Dr Who was such a wholesome show for all the family. Apparently, according to the BBC online, the regeneration scenes were based on LSD trips?! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8616413.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 At least they portrayed the trip as "hell and dank horror", so surely trying to persuade folks that drug abuse is a bad thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburbanite Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 At least they portrayed the trip as "hell and dank horror", so surely trying to persuade folks that drug abuse is a bad thing... Indeed, and as it should be. I like to think not many Dr Who viewers will be impressionable enough to let that influence how they behave. It just leaves me with very silly images of stoned Daleks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Just finished watching tonights episode. Bit weak I felt, and the main story was over within 30 minutes with another 12 minutes of pointless exposition at the end. Very disappointing as I love Mark Gatiss writing, and it started off with such promise seeing the Daleks in a different way (cup of tea? ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 I wasn't that impressed and I preferred the 'war daleks' to the new multi coloured ones. My kids liked them though, so I guess they've achieved what they wanted.. more merchandise that kids will want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeeeve Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I thought it was ok for a Dalek episode. To be honest I don't really like the Daleks. I'm a lot more excited about the Angels episode next week. It's something new (kind of) at least. It was so exciting when The Master came back a couple of years ago because he hadn't been around for ages. I wish they could do the same with the Daleks - just let them rest a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I agree thought it was quite a weak episode and the daleks just a bit bland not sure I am that impressed with the primary colour look was also a little annoyed with the portrayal of Churchill, thought he was a litle comedic and buffony (not sure if thats a word)....still each series has its highs and lows hope the next one is better it has the potential to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I wasn't very impressed either, and like you Michelle I was more impressed with the war daleks than the multi-coloured ones (especially with my sister's comment that they looked like tellitubbies!). I am looking forward to next week though, I liked Blink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I quite enjoyed it, though the highlight was probably, upon the advent of the gaudy coloured daleks, my friend singing, 'go go dalek rangers!' I was more bored this week than either of the other two weeks. That said, I've actually seen Blink and I'm reeeeally looking forward to next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 We'll most likely be watching the repeat tonight on BBC3 as the time it's at on Saturday nights isn't at all convenient for us - we're bathing Xan at that time and getting him ready for bed. Sunday nights he's already in bed when the repeat comes on, so we can settle down and enjoy it. I notice they've already stared shifting the time around though - you'd think they could set a specific time and leave it there for a gem like Doctor Who! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladd Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I notice they've already stared shifting the time around though - you'd think they could set a specific time and leave it there for a gem like Doctor Who! What and muck up broadcasting greats such as "Lets find a non equity actress for our new musical that need loads of publicity on the cheap" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I don't understand why they move ANY of the schedule around. They know what programmes they have and how long they'll run. They should arrange the schedule so that the programmes have a regular time and fit one-offs in between them. That way people know when their favourite shows are on and they don't have a dip in viewing figures that they do when people don't know when their show is on because it's been moved yet again - grrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 OK, so I found the Dalek/Churchill episode incredibly dull. And what's with the brightly coloured Daleks? Cheery colours do not a scary alien make! Rather disappointed by this episode, which is surprising, because I usually like Mark Gatis' stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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