So, we now know the final Twelfth Doctor story will be Twice Upon a Time, a nice nod to the number of Doctors starring in the story. There was plenty of speculation on Sunday afternoon (UK) when the news of Mark Gatiss’s appearance led many fans to speculate he might be playing the Third Doctor, and the idea raised…
It’s been a few days now, and fandom is still (in places) rehashing the same (and in some cases with some validity) range of opinions (positive, neutral and negative) about the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor. (Fan art from Steven Andrew).
Judging by the recent (July 17, 2017) top items on this blog, you might be wondering why I’ve not mentioned the leaked news of a Jenny boxset (well, apart from then!) coming from Big Finish.
For those still struggling to absorb the news of Jodie Whittaker’s casting (and another Time Lord actor with a name able to be spelt wrong – see Davi(d)son, Eccleston(e)) as the Thirteenth Doctor, I’ve seen the following do the rounds a few times on social media: Times Doctor Who Was Ruined Forever. Enjoy! ??? Message Ends ???
Here’s one candidate, thanks to BBC 3: New Doctor Who… new theme tune? Thanks to the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band! +*+ Message Ends +*+
Shock news today as the Earth continues to revolve around the Sun and the universe (see the Milky Way, left) continues to exist. Brexit still looms large over Britain, and around the world people continue to be born, marry, have children and pass away. It’s World Emoji Day and in sport England are playing Cricket…
In the words of Doctor Who creator Sydney Newman: At a later stage Doctor Who should be metamorphosed into a woman. Don’t you agree that this is considerably more worthy of the BBC than Doctor Who’s presently largely socially valueless, escapist schlock? … This requires some considerable thought – mainly because I want to avoid a flashy, Hollywood Wonder Woman, because…
And it’s congratulations to Mogamoka for the first Jodie Whittaker, Thirteenth Doctor fan art – Hello, I’m the Doctor. That’s all I intend to say on the matter (today). !!! Message Ends !!!
While we all wait for the announcement of the Thirteenth Doctor, pine for Peter Capaldi and bemoan how long it is until Christmas, why not take a look at the deleted scenes from Season 10? Thanks to BBC America and Stewart Seyfried they are all up on YouTube: Deleted Scenes from Season 10 of Doctor Who. Enjoy! ***…
I’m catching up with some listening, and it’s time to talk Companion Chronicles The First Doctor Volume 2. It’s a great set of stories, and producer Ian Atkins has really pushed the envelope on the art of the possible with this set. You want more? Oh, alright then!
Over on his blog, Cavan Scott talks about how he, George Mann and Justin Richards have produced the new book Dalek. The post is Introducing… Dalek, and gives a good idea of just why you might want to buy this epic tome. –> Message Ends <–
So, after Sunday’s Men’s final from Wimbledon we get the reveal of the Thirteenth Doctor! Why then, why now? Well the conspiracy theorists have their views, as do the pragmatists. I’m more latter camp, but though I’d do one more post before this becomes old news (and who will be the fourteenth [repeat for ever]).
