Doctor Who on Sci Fi : "Aliens of London" 03/31/06 [2011 UPDATE: Brigadier, RIP]
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Doctor Who on Sci Fi : "Aliens of London" 03/31/06 [2011 UPDATE: Brigadier, RIP]
This Friday Night at 9pm on Sci Fi it's Doctor Who
The Year : 2006
The Place : London, England
The Problem : A crashed spaceship in the middle of the city!
Starring Christopher Eccleston as The Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose
The Year : 2006
The Place : London, England
The Problem : A crashed spaceship in the middle of the city!
Starring Christopher Eccleston as The Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose
03-30-06, 12:15 PM
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"Doctor Who" Second Series Begins
Posted: Thursday March 30th, 2006 11:34pm
Source: The BBC
Author: Garth Franklin
The new series of Doctor Who was officially launched at a press gathering in Cardiff on Tuesday, where it was announced the eagerly-awaited second series will bow over the Easter weekend on Saturday 15th April in the UK reports The BBC.
A three-minute reel of clips showcased the rest of the series - "The highlights included
Posted: Thursday March 30th, 2006 11:34pm
Source: The BBC
Author: Garth Franklin
The new series of Doctor Who was officially launched at a press gathering in Cardiff on Tuesday, where it was announced the eagerly-awaited second series will bow over the Easter weekend on Saturday 15th April in the UK reports The BBC.
A three-minute reel of clips showcased the rest of the series - "The highlights included
Spoiler:
03-30-06, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Chew
Sweet, Series 2 is only a couple weeks away. 
Someone from the UK sent me this:
There's an extra treat lined up for viewers of Doctor Who this year. In addition to the 13 brand new TV episodes due to hit screens next month, viewers will be able to download 13 60-second mini episodes (or TARDISODES) either to their mobile phones or via broadband.
Created by the team behind the BAFTA Cymru-nominated Attack of the Graske adventure, the TARDISODES will be additions to the main storyline, featuring back-stories about the characters and adventures coming up in the next episode.
Each one will be available to watch on Saturday nights after the previous week's episode goes out - and the BBC's Doctor Who website is the place to come to get your weekly fix.
You'll be able to subscribe to the TARDISODES from the April 1 by texting TARDIS to 81010.
03-31-06, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Chew
Bump for tonight.
Will BBC Series 2 have the Confidential companion episodes again this year?
Will BBC Series 2 have the Confidential companion episodes again this year?
03-31-06, 09:10 PM
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I watched it. The beginning seemed to be okay with Rose getting back with her Mum and Mickey, but towards the end, I thought it was all went downhill due to the blatant use of the cheesy special effects and general weirdness.
Pretty sure that this was my last episode. I really did try to like this show.
Pretty sure that this was my last episode. I really did try to like this show.
03-31-06, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
I watched it. The beginning seemed to be okay with Rose getting back with her Mum and Mickey, but towards the end, I thought it was all went downhill due to the blatant use of the cheesy special effects and general weirdness.
Pretty sure that this was my last episode. I really did try to like this show.
Pretty sure that this was my last episode. I really did try to like this show.
What you wil miss...
04-01-06, 09:25 AM
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I enjoyed the basic silliness, seemed a little like old times. Some original episodes were also very silly. I also enjoy this Doctor really interacting with his companion. He was never this "connected" before.
I really wish that the Brigadier could have made a cameo appearance. (Is he still alive?) Would have been a nice continuity touch.
Looking forward to the conclusion.
I really wish that the Brigadier could have made a cameo appearance. (Is he still alive?) Would have been a nice continuity touch.
Looking forward to the conclusion.
04-01-06, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
I watched it. The beginning seemed to be okay with Rose getting back with her Mum and Mickey, but towards the end, I thought it was all went downhill due to the blatant use of the cheesy special effects and general weirdness.
Pretty sure that this was my last episode. I really did try to like this show.
Pretty sure that this was my last episode. I really did try to like this show.
04-01-06, 11:26 AM
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My only experience with Dr. Who is the 1965, Peter Cushing film 'Dr. Who and the Daleks', which I've seen several times going back to when I was a kid.
So, I don't have knowledge of what the 'time war' that keeps being mentioned was all about, or exactly who Dr. Who is. I suppose I could Google it and find all of the information.
However, for now, it's enough to know that he has a long past and has been involved in many incredible adventures. I'm just enjoying the ride. The series is a lot of fun!
So, I don't have knowledge of what the 'time war' that keeps being mentioned was all about, or exactly who Dr. Who is. I suppose I could Google it and find all of the information.
However, for now, it's enough to know that he has a long past and has been involved in many incredible adventures. I'm just enjoying the ride. The series is a lot of fun!
04-01-06, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by riley_dude
This is not show to watch if you watch sci fi just for Special effects.
What you wil miss...
What you wil miss...
But if you guys think it gets better after this, then I guess I'll skip part II and try give it one more shot with the episode that comes after it.
04-01-06, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsGreekToMe
So, I don't have knowledge of what the 'time war' that keeps being mentioned was all about, or exactly who Dr. Who is. I suppose I could Google it and find all of the information.
04-01-06, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsGreekToMe
My only experience with Dr. Who is the 1965, Peter Cushing film 'Dr. Who and the Daleks', which I've seen several times going back to when I was a kid.
So, I don't have knowledge of what the 'time war' that keeps being mentioned was all about, or exactly who Dr. Who is. I suppose I could Google it and find all of the information.
However, for now, it's enough to know that he has a long past and has been involved in many incredible adventures. I'm just enjoying the ride. The series is a lot of fun!
So, I don't have knowledge of what the 'time war' that keeps being mentioned was all about, or exactly who Dr. Who is. I suppose I could Google it and find all of the information.
However, for now, it's enough to know that he has a long past and has been involved in many incredible adventures. I'm just enjoying the ride. The series is a lot of fun!
As far as the Time War, it not something from the old TV series, it was made up for the new series and you learn more and more about what happened in the Time War as the episodes go on.
Great to see so many new fans being turned onto the series! As a long time fan, I'm really happy.
04-01-06, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
Not sure what you mean. I was saying that the lame special effects and general weirdness (i.e. the farting people) is turning me off from the show and making it hard for me to take it seriously. And as I said in the past, I do like the main characters but some of the storylines just seem so lame.
But if you guys think it gets better after this, then I guess I'll skip part II and try give it one more shot with the episode that comes after it.
But if you guys think it gets better after this, then I guess I'll skip part II and try give it one more shot with the episode that comes after it.
04-01-06, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
But if you guys think it gets better after this, then I guess I'll skip part II and try give it one more shot with the episode that comes after it.
04-02-06, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by riley_dude
Dalek is very good. This is where the series gets a bit Darker which is a good thing.
And two episodes after that is The Empty Child which I think is one of the season's BEST stories.
04-02-06, 01:58 AM
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I don't know why fans don't like this episode, I think it's great fun. One of my favorites. I guess if you like "serious" sci fi where people are whispering in the dark with shaking cameras and the aliens look like humans then Doctor Who isn't for you. Personaly, I like a sci fi show thats fun and doesn't take itself too seriously. I think Doctor Who appeals more to the Buffy and Farscape fans more than the Battlestar (new series) and Trek fans.
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There's more than enough room in SF for serious empire-building shows (Star Trek), examination of self (Babylon 5), chase plots (Farscape) and down and dirty survival (Galactica). The slightly goofy and always fun of Doctor Who belongs as well.
While I've watched a bunch of older episodes and liked them, I never got into the habit, but this show - almost starting from zero with enough for fans old and new - is very good, more accessible, and easier to find as opposed to hunting around for a PBS station.
While I've watched a bunch of older episodes and liked them, I never got into the habit, but this show - almost starting from zero with enough for fans old and new - is very good, more accessible, and easier to find as opposed to hunting around for a PBS station.
04-02-06, 06:47 PM
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Was ok, but Im sticking with this through hell and high water.