Well, yes, I know what you're thinking. You couldn't really get further from Formula One if you tried. There must be some kind of tenuous link regarding top notch technology, and... no, I really can't do it.
The problem is, I'm a complete and utter Doctor Who fan and am super excited about the return of the series - even if David Tennant has abandoned us. Mr C is less keen, and so is perhaps right when he suggested a dedicated thread to contain all the comments relating to our favourite sci-fi show (alongside LOST that is).
The show is on BBC One at 6:20pm BST, and marks one of the rare times I watch TV as it happens, rather than catching up on the iPlayer later. I hope you'll join me, if not during the episode, certainly afterwards for some proper deconstruction of Matt Smith's debut.
Yay!!!
I have sweeties and everything!! *shares*
Ooh, what do you have?
Wine Pastilles. This time, the actual wine gums like pastilles unlike the other day
I had some Rolos earlier, but I ate them already.
I hear the sonic screwdriver was actually a piece from the 2174 Ferrari Formula 1 car, which allowed quick and instant pitstops...
Ah-ha! Tenuous link found!
Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey pitstops
I wonder if DT will be watching.
I just tweeted Emma about this thread and a second later doctorwho_news is following me. Twitter is scary
Uh oh, worrying clash of pizza being ready, stepdad watching football and Dr Who starting...
Noooo.
Problem resolved :)
*eats pizza in excitement*
Anyone visited the bbc website? Some interesting previews on there to waste five minutes
Mr C just came in saying: "I'm hungry."
Erm. No. :)
awwww
I think matt smith is going to be a brilliant doctor. He certainly has the chance to be if given good enough scripts which I trust off of Moffat
I swear I hate Wipeout
I don't really understand what is happening. Looks very cold.
The previews look pretty good.
Is Richard Hammond becoming the new Noel Edmond??
:D
The Doctor comes first...
#sorrymrc
But Richard Hammond is likeable
He seems a bit sneery in this. But then I've only seen ten minutes of it.
He'd have to grow a beard, but he seems to be going the right way :)
I suppose, but wait until he gets his own house party show
:o
I saw the previews the other day and thought Matt looked really convincing. Can't wait!
forget doctor who... i'm more excited that outnumbered is back next week :)
Here we go!!
Biscuits.
Great news isn't it!
It's all you need to see
Woah, new intro!
Spooky!
I'm trying to have an open mind here, but the loud music, explosions and :o faces have got me going already!
I'd best tell you all now that I have a thing for Karen Gillian - if my posts for the next while seem odd, that's why.
Is that meant to be Amy? Cos if it is, it might be the best casting ever.
I reckon the BBC really did go back in time and let Karen do this as a child coz' that girl is the spitting image
Hid first proper line in the new series - "Can I have an apple?" :)
:)
Better than Colin Baker's first line
Ewwwww.
"You're Scottish, fry something" :D
OK - the music is instantly a millions times better than before
Does she not have any guardians?
YES! Thank you Doctor, Beans are evil.
Gross.
i was just thinking that...
that.is.horrible.
I like how this is completely different to anyway the Doctor has been introduced in the modern series
It works for me.
Wibbly wobbly timey wimey!!!!!!
I'm really liking Matt Smith :)
yes!!
"Everything's gonna be fine."
OK, yes - I do like this a lot
:D
There's the Geronimo as well :)
Wooo, they didn't ruin it! :)
My 25 year fandom of Dr Who shall continue without any further blips
:)
Such a cute child. Such a good opening. The thing with the door and Prisoner Zero is very creepy though D:
I can't help but notice how different Moffat's vision of the series is compared to RTD's by just these first opening 20 minutes. Not a bad thing whatsoever.
Wow - classics series alert!!
Isn't she the one of Eastenders?
And her off of Peep Show too.
yes...
The hospital is from Pertwee's first episode!!
Ooh!
It's good to have an actual expert around :)
:D
Why do I have a face noone listens to?!..... again....
:D
"What."
Yep, thats up my reaction too.
I thought she was going to be Scottish.
Oh my dear Karen.................... (sigh)
:D
What an interesting way to deal with burglars.
she is! :D
Oh, she turned Scottish.
As you do.
oh... now that's confusing..
Wasn't that in an episode of Monty Python once?
I reckons she was putting on the accent for her kissogram thingy. Not sure why
Hey I recognise her!
probably in order to fool him... i've no idea...
I'm the Doctor, I'm worse than everybody's aunt
:D:D:D:D:D:D
Hehehehe.
best line yet.
Ooooh that looks like monmouth.
#ikeeprecognisingsouthwales
Non-terrestrial is a hard word to say.
He should've just said digital, like digital TV.
She made him dress up as the Doctor!
ahahahahaha, Matt's face was excellent there :D
Is that actually Patrick Moore?
"Get a girlfriend" - Bwah hahaha!
It is, he's a huge Doctor Who fan.
Ace!
Twitter in Dr Who!
Sounds like they're still using the fantastic Murray Gold for the music. Always awesome.
Hehehe.
Never been much of a fan of Gold to be honest - always felt a bit overblown most of the time
It's her from peep Show too!!!!
Oooh, that's creepy.
That 'Hello!!' sounded just like David Tennant O.O
O.O oh my goodness... he's acting like one of my friends... that... is... odd...
I like Amy's boyfriend, he's funny :)
Ooooooooooooohhhh!!!!!!!
Yes!! Multi-Doctor shot
:D
A glimpse of David T!!! eekk. i'm happy now.
How cool was that introduction!!!!!
Old school Who! :D Excellent. Nice shot of 11 walking through 10 as well :)
Anything with Hartnell, Troughton and T Baker makes me very happy
:D
The bowtie still doesn't work for me, but I guess if you're picking clothes from a hospital...
It explains the odd choice :)
I love Amy's bedroom! :o
Bowties are cool, Christine.
Well, if he says so, I might consider it :)
This new Doctor isn't so good with time, which is worrying :D
The Doctor is like Mr C. Doesn't understand the concept of "five minutes"
Neither were the old ones though
I love how the new Tardis has coat hooks
Dr Who works on sidepodtime? wow.. you are famous ;)
also, taps and a hotel bell.
a typewriter!
"Thanks, Dear"
Who was he talking to? hmmmmmmmmm....
it's green!! the sonic screwdriver's light is green!!!
Theres a thread! A total breakout for doccy who! I wish i'd have come earlier!
p.s the wedding bit was predictable ;)
i do approve
What was with the wedding dress?
Oh, nevermind :)
that would be what she needs to return for ;)
The wedding dress is hers.
"Stuff"
keep up ;)
OH NO
Oh no - not James Corden........
Well that was good.
But they ruined the music, but i can deal with that
The Daleks are British. I knew it.
arrrggghhh, i can't cope with the angels! *hides*
Stupid Doctor Who still being good.
Trailer for the rest of the series didn't give me goosebumps like the others with 9 & 10 did, but it looks exciting. I liked that! :)
That was enjoyable :)
:D
YAY! that was a great introduction! matt smith looks to be a brilliant doctor, and the pacing of the episode was spot on. this could be a little bit special
...now off to finish my Malaysia Saturday report and then down to the pub
:D
I will have to catch Confidential on iPlayer later. Mr C requires feeding :)
I may have shouted BOOO at the TV screen in the season preview at something/one.
ahem.
Awwwww, Smith's dad is sweet. When he heard about the appointment from his son regarding being the new doctor...
"Dad, call me the Doctor.
Why, are you sick?
No.. call me The Doctor!"
The Doctor is like Mr C. Doesn't understand the concept of "five minutes"
Dr Who works on sidepodtime? wow.. you are famous ;) {Comment #117}
Well... ...you know when we got the TARDISes for RSPCRF1? There may have been a little trade in the opposite direction ;)
I love how the new Tardis has coat hooks
also, taps and a hotel bell. {Comment #118}
And a swimming pool library that sometimes gets lost - now that's my kind of place :D
Non-terrestrial is a hard word to say. {Comment #85}
The proper term for it, "extraterrestrial", is even harder...
PING!
http://toata.wordpress.com/2010/04/03/72-this-doctor-goes-up-to-11/
I'm so pleased I finally got to use that title :D
hehehehe i love it!!:)
i love the fact the entire tardis gets wrecked yet the HATSTAND lives lol
can they incinerate the bowtie plz?
ZOMBIE CYBERMEN ARE COMMING
"Bowties are cool!" ;)
this is the same doctor that likes fish fingers and custard.. ;)
I'm hoping that was just a regeneration thing.