The BBC is reporting that, just like last year, there will be a one week pause in the flow of Doctor Who to make way for the Eurovison Song Contest. So, this seemed to me like a good point to take stock and see where we all are in the Whoniverse.
The Sarah Jane Adventures:
(For series two rumors and very exact listings of the cuts in the US version of SJA, you may wish to keep an eye on Sarah Jane.tv.)
UK: Series 2 hasn’t begun yet, but there is a rumour that the Doctor will make an appearance in the show this series. US: Series 1 is almost done. On 16 May, SciFi showed The first half of the last story “The Lost Boy.” The final episode of the series will be shown on 30 May 2008. Yes. You have to wait a whole extra week to find out what happens.
Doctor Who:
UK: The Unicorn and The Wasp (episode 7) will appear as per usual on 17 May 2008. The following week will see The Eurovison Song Contest on on 24 May. Then we can finally see the first half of Steven Moffat’s two-parter (Silence In The Library) on 31 May. US: Guess what? The US has a gap week, too! On 16 May the Sci Fi Channel showed The Sontaran Stratagem (episode 4), but the second half of the two-parter (The Poison Sky) won’t appear until 30 May.
Torchwood:
US & UK: Series 2 is done, and we’ve heard no official word about when Series 3 might begin. There is, however, a special audio adventure coming up on Radio 4 (sometime in June or July last I heard.)
Back in January, illusionist Derren Brown ambushed David Tennant to get him to be in an episode of Derren Brown’s Trick or Treat. They finally showed the episode tonight. David had previously indicated that he’d be interested to be on the show, apparently, so it shouldn’t be too surprising to discover that he was all for it. He participated in three different experiments, one of which involved him traveling back in time to the 1930s.
I’m going to tell you know that this is a little bit freaky. David feels the same way, or so he says in the episode. Don’t be scared off, though. If It were scary, I wouldn’t have watched it. (Those of you who know me personally can vouch for this.) The whole thing is more intriguing than anything else. Also, you get to see David in a tight-fitting wet suit at one point.
This is the Reaction Post for The Sarah Jane Adventures series one - Warriors of Kudlak (part 2). Another decent story, I thought. It showcased Luke well.
What did you think? My usual disjointed thoughts on the episode lurk beyond the spoiler barrier. Come and join the the discussion.
Elisabeth Sladen, better known to Doctor Who fans as Sarah Jane Smith, appeared on Blue Peter right before the Doctor Who series two episode School Reunion. It seems to have also happened before the Sarah Jane Smith Adventures had been announced. Also appearing in the interview was K-9…and various of the Blue Peter animals. I was surfing around YouTube again (I know. Big surprise.) and I ran across the interview this morning. The video and the audio don’t quite match up, but I think you will enjoy it anyway.
Have you seen the Casanova staring David Tennant and Peter O’Toole as the title character? Well, in this collection of outtakes from that particular show we learn a couple of David’s favorite swear words and of his difficulty with horses. Enjoy!
David Tennant has been voted TV’s Sexiest Leading Man in a poll run by digital channel Hallmark, The Daily Record (and many other places) is reporting. It seems that he got nearly a quarter of all the votes. The poll also found that thirty-eight percent of responders “said charisma was the key component for a leading man.” Thirty-six percent maintained that “looking good” was the key ingredient, and twelve percent said “not playing by the rules” got their vote. Who else could they have chosen for the number one spot?
The BBC Doctor Who site in announcing that Steven Moffat has won a second BAFTA for his Blink script. He now has a Welsh BAFTA and a BAFTA Craft award for Blink. Do you think that he just might win a third Best Dramatic Presentation, Short FormHugo in a row for the script?
This is the Reaction Post for Doctor Who series four, episode six - The Doctor’s Daughter. I’ve seen the episode only once, but I think that it is safe to tell you that I want to see it again. That’s not too spoilery, is it?
Oh! You wanted to actually talk about the episode, spoilers and all? Well then, why not come and discuss it with me past the spoiler barrier?
This is the Reaction Post for The Sarah Jane Adventures series one - Warriors of Kudlak (part 1). As per usual we are left with a worrying cliff-hanger. They love doing that to us, don’t they? Well…I suppose that it’s the tradition to have cliff-hangers in the Whoniverse. Le Sigh.
If you’d like to join me for my usual disjointed reactions to this episode, click past the spoiler barrier…if you dare!
They’ve finally released the picture of Christopher Eccleston as Destro in G. I. Joe. IESB.net has the rights for this picture, so I’m only bringing you a tiny piece of it. For the full image, go here. Obviously I had to share this with you all. (Huge thanks to Rambling Rose for letting me know that this image was finally available.)
G.I. Joe is due in US theaters on 7 August 2009. Sigh. I guess I need to go see it.
(Image Source: David-Tennant.com Photo Archive which you should totally spend some time clicking through if you have a chance.
Thanks to Mkejenkins for the heads up)
That’s right, folks. David Tennant’s time with the Royal Shakespeare Company has nearly arrived. He will be appearing in Love’s Labour’s Lost from 2 October to 15 November 2008 and in Hamlet from 24 July to 15 November 2008. Never have I wished more that I could win the lottery and/or that they would film these productions to show on the BBC. Sigh.
Interested in having your own wee TARDIS console and happen to have £325.00 lying around? Well, if so, you may wish to pre-order now. (And if you have an extra £325.00…buy one for me.)
I know that this isn’t directly Doctor Who related, but…Primeval will begin playing on BBC America on 2 August 2008 according to Variety. This show was originally created to compete with the SciFi coolness happening over on the BBC…and now it’s appearing on the same channel. Just thought that you lot would like to know. I quite enjoyed series one…
Freema Agyeman mentioned in a recent interview that she will be appearing in a BBC production of Little Dorrit, and that the filming should begin soon. I hope that she has all kinds of fun doing period drama, and that the production turns out to be a rousing success.
And speaking of Ms. Agyeman, according to the BBC Press Office during the BBC Proms 2008 music festival she will be hosting a very special “Prom.” The Press Office says - “A Doctor Who Prom, presented by Freema Agyeman (aka Martha Jones). A family concert featuring a specially filmed scene written by Russell T Davies and starring David Tennant, plus a selection of classical favourites with a strong flavour of time and space (27 July).” So, pencil in the date on your calendar. (Don’t worry. It looks like it will be available online.)
Oh, and speaking of the Proms…here is a fellow by the name of Nigel Kennedy from the Proms photocall, performing the Doctor Who theme on an electrical violin. Enjoy!
This is the Reaction Post for The Sarah Jane Adventures series 1, episode 2 - Eye of the Gorgon (part 2). When we last left our intrepid team it was cliff hanger time. Did they manage to sort things out?
Join me for my usual disjointed thoughts past the spoiler barrier.
Freema Agyeman, better known to Doctor Who fans as Martha Jones, was recently interviewed by someone other than Paul O’Grady on The Paul O’Grady Show. This video is very spoilery for folks in the US, as the episodes referred to have yet to air there. Folks in the UK are just fine. I’m going to assume that this is still spoilery for Australia until I hear differently. (Any news on that front Australia?)
This is the Reaction Post for Doctor Who series 4, episode 5: The Poison Sky. It was the second half of our first two-parter of the year. What did you think?
Apropos of nothing, I made crumpets this week for the very first time. I just had to share with the world. I know. I used the kitchen. Don’t faint.
Back on topic, come and discuss this episode with me beyond the spoiler barrier. You know you want to read my disjointed thoughts on the subject.
This is the Reaction Post for The Sarah Jane Adventures series 1, episode 2 - Eye of the Gorgon (part 1). Sorry that it took me so long to get to this reaction post, but I did only just see this episode.
Well, lots to discuss. Care to join me on the other side of the spoiler barrier?
Watching Doctor Who is a tale of obsession, an epic story of love and loss, a saga that spans time and space…Well, actually, it’s a blog that covers everything that has to do with the television show Doctor Who and its spin-offs. From news to videos and reviews to questions, you’ll find it here…and that other stuff, too.
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