Watching Doctor Who

(Photo: WireImage/Samir Hussein - Catherine Tate arrives at the Woman’s Own Children of Courage Awards 2008)

Attention all David Tennant fans! (especially The Vig) The Telegraph is reporting that David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, and the rest of the Hamlet crew will be returning to film their Hamlet in June. Yes, you read that right. They’re going to be filming David’s Hamlet! Apparently it will be more than just filming the stage, but not quite the feature film level. Hamlet will be filmed over the course of two to three weeks. Let the squeeing begin! I can’t wait to see what they come up with, and it darn well better come out on DVD.

Remember how there was supposed to be a K9 series at some point? Well, now we have more information. Park Entertainment’s site has more information for us now. There is no trailer of promo up yet, but it looks like the show will take place in London of the future. There will be adventurous teens, a reclusive scientist, and, of course, K9. What will they be doing? Defending the Earth, of course. I’m not sure when we’ll be seeing the finished product, but I’m very curious to see what it looks like. It will be live action, by the way.

According to People.co.uk, Freema Agyeman may be currently working hard on Law and Order UK, but she isn’t ruling out appearing in Doctor Who again in the future. In the article, she even mentions that she’d like to be on Strictly Come Dancing. Well, it looks like her new show is already doing well. Congrats, Freema!

David Tennant, K9, Freema Agyeman

(Sarah Jane from the official Sarah Jane Site.)

This is the Reaction Post for The Sarah Jane Adventures series two - The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith (part 1).

I had a bunch of trouble getting past the credits on this one initially. I got a bit…stressed. Luckily, The Vig was kind enough to watch it with me, long-distance via telephone. He managed to talk me down…mostly. To see what we thought of this episode, click past the spoiler barrier.

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Series two of The Sarah Jane Adventures is finally here. (Well, in the UK anyway.) It’s nice to have our crew back. Let’s get to it, shall we?

This is the Reaction Post for The Sarah Jane Adventures series two - The Last Sontaran (part 1).

As per usual, my rambling reactions to this episode are hidden behind the spoiler barrier. Click if you dare.

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Reaction Post, Sarah Jane Adventures, The Last Sontaran

As the second series looms in the not too distant future, I though that I had better finish up my reaction posts for series one. Here we go!

This is the Reaction Post for The Sarah Jane Adventures series one - Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? (part 2). Go Alan!

As per usual, my rambling reactions to this episode are hidden behind the spoiler barrier. Click if you dare.

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As the second series looms in the not too distant future, I though that I had better finish up my reaction posts for series one. Here we go!

This is the Reaction Post for The Sarah Jane Adventures series one - Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? (part 1). This time it’s Maria’s turn for the spotlight.

What did you think? My usual disjointed thoughts on the episode lurk beyond the spoiler barrier. Come and join the the discussion.

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Reaction Post, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane

I’m on vacation this week. Good thing too, as I have a cold. (grumble) In any case, I hope that your week goes well. I’ve set up my posts in advance, but I’ll be sure to stop by and check on things from time to time. Now, on to more important topics…

Reminder:
This Wednesday, September 10 at 2:15pm, is Torchwood: Lost Souls on BBC Radio 4. Just so you know, Martha is one of the characters that is appearing on this radio play. If you will not be available at that time, fear not! Radio 4 has a “listen again” feature that allows people worldwide to listen online for a week after the broadcast. Rumour has it that the program will be out on CD later this month.

The Torchwood 2009 Calendar is not quite available yet, but Amazon has the pictures up and you can already pre-order it.

Lest you feel that you have not gotten enough John Barrowman of late, he has written an article for the Observer called “What I know about Men.” If you are at all familiar with him, the content will not surprise you.

Series two of the Sarah Jane Adventures is coming soon! (in the UK at least.) I couldn’t find the airdate on the official sites, but never fear, Sarah-Jane.tv (your home for all SJA news) has the answer. The date is: 29 September 2008. Also? Here’s a trailer. (Please note, Maria will be leaving the show during this series as the actress needs to work on her GCSEs, or so I’ve read.)

Torchwood: Lost Souls, Torchwood, John Barrowman, Sarah Jane Adventures

The word on the street is that the RSC is not allowing David Tennant to sign any non-RSC merchandise. The same goes for Patrick Stewart, in case you’re curious. So, leave your Sci Fi stuff at home if you are lucky enough to see the production of Hamlet.

BBC News reports that Steven Moffat is promising new friends and monsters when he takes over the show. For the record, it looks like he…er…”takes office” in May.

Doctor Who is up for some awards in the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK. It’s up for Favorite Family TV Show. The Daleks are nominated for Favorite Baddie. David Tennant is on the Favorite Male TV Star list. Catherine Tate and Freema Agyeman are both nominated for Favorite Female TV Star. The winners will be announced on 13 September. Keep you fingers crossed!

DVD News:
TVShowsOnDVD.com has the North American release date and the cover art for series four of Doctor Who. It is due to appear on shelves on 18 November 2008. This is good timing for Christmas lists you may note. I can’t wait!

The Infinite Quest, otherwise known as the animated adventure of The Doctor and Martha that appeared on Totally Doctor Who, is coming to DVD in North America on 18 November as well. Yes! I was hoping that it would make its way onto DVD outside of the UK.

David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, Hamlet, Steven Moffat, Doctor Who, The Infinite Quest, Totally Doctor Who

I’ve just gone back over all of the questions I’ve done so far (yes…it took a while) and I’m surprised to discover that I haven’t yet asked this question. How is that possible? So I have decided to rectify the situation. Which is your Least favorite episode of Torchwood series one? Now, I must insist that you all play nice. Be polite. No swearing or bashing, as your least favorite may turn out to be someone else’s favorite. I’m merely interested to know which one you dislike the most, and why.

As is usual, I have included the list of episode titles below to help jog your memory.

Torchwood Series 1:
1. Everything Changes (Gwen has a run in with Torchwood. Also? There is pizza.)
2. Day One (The worst first day on the job ever.)
3. Ghost Machine (No really. Don’t push that button.)
4. Cyberwoman (Ianto? What’s that in the basement?)
5. Small Worlds (Of Fairies and Jack’s past.)
6. Countrycide (I looked into the fridge and the fridge looked into me.)
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts (Tosh has a close encounter.)
8. They Keep Killing Suzie (The title pretty much says it all.)
9. Random Shoes (The ghost that loved Gwen.)
10. Out Of Time (How would you survive if transported into the future?)
11. Combat (Fight Club…with Weevils.)
12. Captain Jack Harkness (Captain Jack or Captain James?)
13. End Of Days (The creature from beyond the rift…)

I have to admit that my least favorite series one Torchwood episode is Countrycide. I rather expect this has a great deal to do with my extreme dislike of horror films. This episode did have several important character plot points, but I just couldn’t deal with the gore.

So, which is your least favorite?

Torchwood

Recently I have been asked for some Dead Ringers parodies of Torchwood. As always, I am happy to oblige. This particular video was obviously made during or after Torchwood series one. It’s kind of random and a bit rude, but I’m sure that you’ll see what they’re driving at. I remember seeing John Barrowman’s impression of this Dead Ringer’d Captain Jack somewhere, but I can seem to find it again. I do remember that he was trying to walk the same way. (”Do I really walk like that?”) If anyone remembers where that bit is from, please let me know so that I can hunt it down. Thank you kindly.

Enjoy!

Dead Ringers, Torchwood

As was suggested in a recent interview with Eve Myles (that I can’t find the link to, sorry), it has now been revealed that series three of Torchwood will not be the usual 13 episodes long. During 2009, the same year containing the Doctor Who drought broken only the four special episodes, Torchwood will consist of one five episode long story arc. It looks like said episodes will take place during one week? (Well, at least that’s what TV Guide is saying.) So, that only leaves The Sarah Jane Adventures in 2009, unless its second series suddenly materializes later this year instead. (I still haven’t heard when to expect series two for The Sarah Jane Adventures.)

So, right now I guess that this is what we are looking at:
Torchwood: First, there will be the Radio play this Summer (which is rumoured to include Martha), then next year we will have one five episode story arc.

Doctor Who: We still have the rest of series four to get through. Then, Christmas episode 2008. 2009 will bring us three specials, and, we assume, Christmas episode 2009. Come 2010 we will have all thirteen episodes of series five, as helmed by new Head Writer Steven Moffat.

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Last I heard, series two was being filmed and there is a rumour going around that The Doctor will make an appearance. (There is also a rumour about a new “companion.”) No word yet as to when the second series might air.

I have no idea how all this will translate as far as the U.S. is concerned. But, there you are. The news as I currently understand it.

Torchwood, Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures

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.

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Reaction Post, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Warriors of Kudlak

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!

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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.

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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?

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You knew that it was coming. This week’s question is quite simply this: Which is your favorite Torchwood episode so far? Think back over the last two series of episodes. Which one did you enjoy the most? Once again, I’m not saying “which was best written or acted?” I just want to know which one you personally found most enjoyable. So, which will it be? As per usual, I have listed the episodes here to jog your memory. Series 2 even has the links to the Reaction Posts.

Torchwood Series 1:
1. Everything Changes
2. Day One
3. Ghost Machine
4. Cyberwoman
5. Small Worlds
6. Countrycide
7. Greeks Bearing Gifts
8. They Keep Killing Suzie
9. Random Shoes
10. Out Of Time
11. Combat
12. Captain Jack Harkness
13. End Of Days

Torchwood Series 2:
1. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
2. Sleeper
3. To The Last Man
4. Meat
5. Adam
6. Reset
7. Dead Man Walking
8. A Day In The Death
9. Something Borrowed
10. From Out of the Rain
11. Adrift
12. Fragments
13. Exit Wounds

I suppose that you want to know which one I’ve chosen. Well, I have to say I like Greeks Bearing Gifts and Something Borrowed, but my favorite episode of both series is still Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It’s a rollicking good time with moments for all of the characters. How can you go wrong with that? Plus…”Bloody Torchwood” and a Blowfish driving a convertible. Oh yeah…and Captain John.

So…which one did you choose?

Torchwood, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang