Well, this is it! The final outing for Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and Steven Moffat as Lead script-writer and Showrunner. No doubt, the Interweb will catch fire tonight at around 7.31pm, just after the series finale ends and (presumably) the current Doctor morphs into the new actor playing the next incarnation of the titular …
Read More
Category:TV
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 11: “World Enough and Time”
Weird title though!Well, that was a good one! With so much going on, it was difficult to keep up – and if the pre-titles scene didn’t have Whovians everywhere reaching for their Twitter account, I don’t know what would have!!This was the penultimate episode for Peter Capaldi in the title role and also Steven Moffat …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 10: “The Eaters of Light”
I really enjoyed this episode – the powerful message towards the end about fighting other peoples’ fights! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 9: “Empress of Mars”
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ OK, I watched this whilst getting over a rather nasty virus and I was jet-lagged too! 😵💫 All-in-all, I found it at ‘OK’ episode, but nothing special. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 8: ‘The Lie of the Land’
Wow! Another great episode – and that’s the truth – although I did feel that the ending was a bit of an anti-climax. Still, at least the leaked images of the ‘regeneration scene’ have now been satisfactorily explained! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 7: ‘The Pyramid at the End of the Earth’
Excellent! Best episode in a very long time… and what a cliff-hanger! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing seemed to …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 6: ‘Extremis’
Wow! This was a good one – and I definitely think I’ll re-watch it! Another creepy episode (more than just scary) with twists and turns at every point. It seemed to start quite slowly, but then I learned it’s the first of a three-parter, so I can’t wait until next week’s episode. For me, this …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 5: ‘Oxygen’
I couldn’t watch this episode live as we were travelling back from Hull, so I watched it on Sunday. After last week’s more traditional Who-storyline, designed to have us regularly inspecting the backs of our sofas, this one tapped into TV’s current obsession with the undead and featured a yarn based around zombies – but …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 4: ‘Knock Knock’
That’s more like it! A super-creepy storyline (thank goodness we’ve got a sofa!), incredible SFX and superb acting all round! Loved it!!! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 3: ‘Thin Ice’
Well, that makes a change, I actually watched it live tonight! I do tend to prefer stories set in the past rather than the future, so I was really looking forward to this one – but, disappointingly, it most definitely DIDN’T do it for me! I’m not sure why. The acting was fine, the storyline, …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 2: Smile
So, here we are at episode TWO of the new series – and after last week’s generally favourable views from the majority of critics, I wondered what this week’s story would bring? I carefully avoided all the overnight reviews as I saved this episode to watch it on Sunday via Sky Q. Generally speaking Who …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 10, Episode 1: ‘The Pilot’
Like many Whovians, the start of a new Who series is always something to look forward to – but this time round, more than ever! It’s Peter Capaldi’s final series; there’s a new Companion (didn’t they used to call them ‘Assistants’?) in the shape of ‘Bill’ (newcomer Pearl Mackie) and finally, there has been some …
Read More
TV Obsession
Yes, it’s that time of year, where we start to think about replacing the TV. But first, a short history lesson… Technology waits for no one – even for tech-heads like me! So this is our first 4K TV. In English, this means it has four-times the picture detail of an HD Telly. OK, nothing from …
Read More
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2016 – The Return of Doctor Mysterio
The whole Doctor Who ‘thing’ has now become such a significant event at Christmas, that this year’s episode, for the first time, got a gala launch at the National Film Theatre. Apparently, there were Santa-shaped bouncers on the doors and fake snow too! This was the seventh festive episode written by showrunner Steven Moffat – …
Read More
Tech Alert no. 971: Cue Q!
Being a bit of a TV addict (and now with a lot more time on my hands), I was very attracted to Sky’s new bit of tech called ‘Sky Q’. Their marketing team played the game early and started to saturate all media with promise of ‘fluid viewing’ (whatever that is!) supported by seductive visuals …
Read More
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2015 – The Husbands of River Song
The Who Christmas Specials, are by design, a different beast from their episodic counterparts. They have to be; The audience is probably family, rather than dedicated fans; and the storyline needs to be easily understandable to the majority, who are probably nursing a full stomach and packet of aspirin! I still recorded it and watched …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 12 (Series Finale)
Well, here we are – it’s the series finale, and it’s promising to be a great one! The critics are on maximum alert, sharpening their pencils (and knives) ready to cast their opinion. This series has mostly been received in a positive way by the Newspapers (especially The Guardian and The Telegraph), but many of …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 11
Entitled Heaven Sent, this was the penultimate episode of this series, and expectations in the media and amongst Whovians were high. Impressions? Well, it’s fair to say Peter Capaldi acted his socks off and the media and fans seemed to love it. In truth, I didn’t understand a lot of storyline (I blame the late …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 10
This episode was more about the dialogue than the action – and I enjoyed it! It was also a pivotal one too, but I won’t reveal the details here. Fine acting from all concerned plus the return of a familiar character who was a big part of the plot. It was also a two-parter (but …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 9
A particularly creepy episode this one! For the first time ever, there were no opening credits as the episode was shot in the found footage style. I won’t give away the plot, but some scary moments (where’s the sofa when you need it!), and good SFX, especially in the closing big reveal. Steve PalmerI got …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 8
This episode – The Zygon InvErsion – was the conclusion of last week’s The Zygon InvAsion. The word-twist in the title was mirrored in this episode too, in terms of the plot, twisting and turning many times along the way. Written by Peter Harness and joined on the writing credits by the show’s head Steven …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 7
Well, not a bad start – within the first minute, we’ve all seen three Doctors! (courtesy of the clip from the 50th Anniversary Special). It set the scene nicely for the first of this two-parter (called The Zygon Invasion, whilst next week’s is entitled The Zygon Inversion). Ooo the word-play! It was a brave script, …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 6
Well, after last weeks ‘big reveal, I knew this episode was going to an interesting one! If the previous episode felt a bit rushed, this one was a lot more leisurely – and with more ‘talk’ than ‘action’ (no bad thing), superb scripting and with Peter Capaldi really getting into the role and delivering with …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 5
Last night’s episode was entitled: ‘The Girl Who Died’ – and with the whole world seemingly aware that at some point they’re writing out Jenna Coleman, (and given there are only TWO female lead characters in this story) I know who my money’s on!* Mind you, next week’s episode is called: ‘The Girl who Lived’… …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 4
No-one could accuse the writers of Doctor Who of patronising their audience! Any episode that suggests Googling ‘Bootstrap Paradox’ (try looking here) in its opening scene is certainly NOT underestimating the intelligence of Whovians!! So, in short, tonight’s adventure: Before the Flood, penned once again by Toby Whithouse, was one to get you thinking. It …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 3
We we’re away in Northumberland, so I used the cottage’s free wi-fi to download last night’s episode. This week’s offering, entitled ‘Under the Lake’ was penned by Toby Whithouse, a veteran writer for ‘new-Who’, but probably better known for his excellent BBC 3 series Being Human. For me, I’d say this was a slow-burner, as …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 2
Another cracking good episode (I watched it on iPlayer, whilst we were away on my Birthday Weekend). More talk than action (just!) this week – and a pivotal storyline for those interested in the Who history. There were plenty of references directly and indirectly to the iconic storyline in Tom Baker’s days, Genisis of the …
Read More
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 1
So, here we are – it’s back on our screens, and with the BBC’s marketing machine on full-throttle leading up to tonight to ensure everyone knew it was on – I missed it! Well, I missed it live as we had friends round. So, I’ll be watching courtesy of the Sky Box on Sunday. Showrunner, Steven …
Read More
TV: Thunderbirds are Go!
ITV launched Thunderbirds are Go on Easter Saturday at 5pm on ITV. I must admit, given the significance of the original series, I was very surprised at the distinct lack of advertising and general marketing for this reimagining of this iconic series from the 60s. From reading the limited pre-release blurb, it seemed that many …
Read More
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2014 – Last Christmas
I always approach the Who Christmas Specials with some trepidation – it’s nearly always a broader audience watching (in this family at least), and the expectation is so high, given the frequency of trailers on TV leading up to the day. In recent years, I’ve taken to recording it, and then watching it on my …
Read More