Doctor Who

Doctor Who
	The Doctor? He's always been around, he's part of the fabric of time in the late 20th century... Series one of the 21st century Who finished in June 2005. The 10th Doctor first appeared on Christmas Day 2005 in which Casanova (aka David Tennant) saved the world in his pyjamas!
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The Second Doctor 1966 - 1969
Patrick Troughton

The Power of the Daleks -MP3 CD audio and Telesnaps
This reconstructed story of 'The Power of the Daleks' explains an important part of the Doctor's history in time and space. The adventure is Patrick Troughton's first, so it explores the period following his regeneration. Although the broadcast episodes are missing from the BBC archives, the original sound and Telesnaps of this MP3 CD combine to make an exciting reminder of the early days of the Daleks.

The Doctor, Patrick Troughton in 'The Invasion'

First broadcast between 2nd November and 21st December 1968, this new DVD reconstructs the missing episodes (1 and 4) with true to character animation, which matches well with the original material and retains the atmosphere of the storyline.

Cosgrove Hall Press Release 21/06/2006
"The unique project used stunning black and white animation, based on the original actors and set designs to fill in the gaps as seamlessly as possible. The end result is a first for both the BBC and Cosgrove Hall – bringing the second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, back to life in a beautiful broadcast quality animation with restored audio recording of the original transmission."

Iosbel and Zoe, filming for The Invasion

With stills from the filming, Isobel Watkins and Zoe Heriot are seen in glorious 1960s colour!

Sally Faulkner later played Hannah Brent in the 1982 BBC TV series Bird of Prey.
Wendy Padbury also played Sue Craig in the 1968 Southern TV series Freewheelers.

This old fashioned approach is perhaps lacking in the new Doctor Who, which relies upon short stories and quick action scenes to hold its audience's attention. Such is the modern world where everything happens so quickly and is taken somewhat less seriously. But then who would believe of a 1950s Police Call Box still existing in the year 2005...

The Ninth Doctor 2005
Christopher Eccleston

The Doctor and Rose

Amy says: "That's a nice Dalek. He's Rose's best friend."
Rose says: " I am the Bad Wolf, I create myself..."
"...everything must come to dust, all things. The Time War ends."

Of Series One...

"Having watched Doctor Who since its inception in 1963, it seems that the ninth Doctor's purpose is to reintroduce the series to the under forties. Indeed, the world has moved on since the seventh doctor vanished in 1989. The TARDIS has to remain credible against new technology such as mobile phones and the internet. The new series is very much a 'catch-up' programme to show us that the Doctor can interact with 21st century earth and the legend that almost disappeared, without trace, is alive and well.

The updated Dalek was fantastic to watch with the blue light trace from its eye stick, the rotating weapons assembly, and reinforced body, making it really come alive. As for the stairs, well it was no surprise to see it levitate; every fan knows it can do that!

I'm looking forward to David Tennant developing the story more as an established Doctor, who everyone knows..."

The Parting of the Ways

Was a first with the TARDIS dematerialising over Rose and a Dalek, bringing them inside the ship.

Amy remarks: "It was funny when the TARDIS landed on the Dalek and Rose!"

Who Bridges the (re-) Generation Gap?

The Fear Forecasters

Trialling the TARDIS for the first time, a panel of four children, aged 4 to 12, predicted the fear factor in each new episode of Who.
Amy, Harry, Samuel and Adam - The Fear Forecasters.
Today's kids are far more streetwise, but still find that Doctor Who holds their attention.

The Tenth Doctor 2005-
David Tennant

Rose and The Doctor

The 10th Doctor first appeared on Christmas Day 2005 in which Casanova (aka David Tennant) saved the world in his pyjamas!
By the 8th July 2006 another 13 episodes had flown by. And was Catherine Tate bothered? Well, I think she might have been...

Of Series Two...

Rose was as empowered as the Doctor. In her final appearance she reminded the Daleks of how she controlled the time vortex and turned the mighty emperor Dalek to dust. Throughout, Rose demonstrated that even by openly showing her emotions, she could still remain strong.

As series two developed, David Tennant also became more confident and (as the Doctor) could bluff his way out of any situation with plausible 'back chat' with a real passion for the role.

The 'hidden' references to 'Bad Wolf' continue to give the storylines more meaning than is immediately obvious in this fast-paced 21st century continuance of the programme. Historical threads weave back to the very first (1963) series (or maybe from the film series) with, for example, the Daleks use of the word 'RELS'. The development of Torchwood', somewhat akin to UNIT also adds more depth to a series which is otherwise much more streetwise than the original.

The series seems to alternate between comedy (the Peter Kay episode) and the more serious matters of defending humanity against Dalek invasions and getting back home in time for tea.

I suppose, after all, it is 2 Entertain.

Links

www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho

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	This reconstructed story of 'The Power of the Daleks' explains an important part of the Doctor's history in time and space. The adventure is Patrick Troughton's first, so it explores the period following his regeneration. Although the broadcast episodes are missing from the BBC archives, the original sound and Telesnaps of this MP3 CD combine to make an exciting reminder of the early days of the Daleks.

	First broadcast between 2nd November and 21st December 1968, this new DVD reconstructs the missing episodes (1 and 4) with true to character animation, which matches well with the original material and retains the atmosphere of the storyline. Cosgrove Hall Press Release 21/06/2006 "The unique project used stunning black and white animation, based on the original actors and set designs to fill in the gaps as seamlessly as possible. The end result is a first for both the BBC and Cosgrove Hall – bringing the second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, back to life in a beautiful broadcast quality animation with restored audio recording of the original transmission."
	With stills from the filming, Isobel Watkins and Zoe Heriot are seen in glorious 1960s colour! Sally Faulkner later played Hannah Brent in the 1982 BBC TV series Bird of Prey. Wendy Padbury also played Sue Craig in the 1968 Southern TV series Freewheelers.

	*Amy says: "That's a nice Dalek. He's Rose's best friend."* *Rose says: " I am the Bad Wolf, I create myself..."* *"...everything must come to dust, all things. The Time War ends."*

	Trialling the TARDIS for the first time, a panel of four children, aged 4 to 12, predicted the fear factor in each new episode of Who. Amy, Harry, Samuel and Adam - The Fear Forecasters. Today's kids are far more streetwise, but still find that Doctor Who holds their attention.

	The 10th Doctor first appeared on Christmas Day 2005 in which Casanova (aka David Tennant) saved the world in his pyjamas! By the 8th July 2006 another 13 episodes had flown by. And was Catherine Tate bothered? Well, I think she might have been...