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I'm sure the Vinder and Bel story is more than filler. It wouldn't be given the prominence it has otherwise.0
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Let's hope so...killerandflash said:I'm sure the Vinder and Bel story is more than filler. It wouldn't be given the prominence it has otherwise.0 -
Exactly this. It is the writing that has made her a poor Doctor in my opinion. She deserved better as she is a great actressKBslittlesis said:I’m a massive fan.
But since Matt Smith, this new lot has gone down hill dramatically & it’s definitely imho down to the writing.
I’m literally only watching so I can understand it all again when Russell T Davies comes back.4 -
Sorry I don't rate Jodie as an actor for the part, irrespective of the writing.
Being the Doctor is a leading role, a star role, and nothing about her shouts leading actor. A fine character or supporting actor, but that's not the same.2 -
I think she has done ok but Dr Who always stands or falls on its stories and of course baddies. I do agree that from Matt Smith onwards things went downhill and it sort of echoed what happened after Tom Baker. I think it is more the writing than the actor in most cases. You have some bankers with Dr Who, Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarans, the Master, Davros and a recent introduction the Weeping Angels. You have a few from the past that could be brought back like the Sea Devils and Morbius.
I have long thought a Daleks spin off would be great with a few guest appearances from the Doctor who is a peripheral character.1 -
I note Tory MP Nick Fletcher has strong views on women taking traditional men's roles.
Women taking on traditionally male television and film roles is leaving young British men vulnerable to a life of crime, a Conservative MP has suggested.
Nick Fletcher claimed the lack of heroic male role models – citing an actress taking the lead in Doctor Who and the all-female Ghostbusters reboot – had left young men idolising violent anti-heroes.
Speaking at an International Men’s Day debate in parliament, the Tory MP complained of calls from “a tiny, yet very vocal minority, that every male character or good role model must have a female replacement”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/women-men-tv-tory-mp-b1964327.html
... I'm just off now to rampage through Asda's.
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Well, we certainly can’t look to many of our male politicians for role models. As certainly not Nick Fletcher, whoever he is. What a bloody 🛎🔚🤦🏻♂️Raith_C_Chattonell said:I note Tory MP Nick Fletcher has strong views on women taking traditional men's roles.
Women taking on traditionally male television and film roles is leaving young British men vulnerable to a life of crime, a Conservative MP has suggested.
Nick Fletcher claimed the lack of heroic male role models – citing an actress taking the lead in Doctor Who and the all-female Ghostbusters reboot – had left young men idolising violent anti-heroes.
Speaking at an International Men’s Day debate in parliament, the Tory MP complained of calls from “a tiny, yet very vocal minority, that every male character or good role model must have a female replacement”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/women-men-tv-tory-mp-b1964327.html
... I'm just off now to rampage through Asda's.
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I agree with him. The Dr Who change has sent us to Hell in a handcart. A total breakdown is surely on the cards when they recast Bond.Raith_C_Chattonell said:I note Tory MP Nick Fletcher has strong views on women taking traditional men's roles.
Women taking on traditionally male television and film roles is leaving young British men vulnerable to a life of crime, a Conservative MP has suggested.
Nick Fletcher claimed the lack of heroic male role models – citing an actress taking the lead in Doctor Who and the all-female Ghostbusters reboot – had left young men idolising violent anti-heroes.
Speaking at an International Men’s Day debate in parliament, the Tory MP complained of calls from “a tiny, yet very vocal minority, that every male character or good role model must have a female replacement”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/women-men-tv-tory-mp-b1964327.html
... I'm just off now to rampage through Asda's.
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Enjoying this series, but, getting very confused what with so much going on.
Not sure next week's episode has enough time to tie up all the stories.0 -
Are you?Miserableoldgit said:Enjoying this series, but, getting very confused what with so much going on.
Not sure next week's episode has enough time to tie up all the stories.
I just find myself wondering what on earth is John Bishop offering other than a slightly comical scouse accent & whether the dog is actually Christopher Eccleston? 🤷♀️2 - Sponsored links:
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Read somewhere that the dog is played by the fella who was with John Bishop in the clip introducing him at the end of the New Year episode.KBslittlesis said:
Are you?Miserableoldgit said:Enjoying this series, but, getting very confused what with so much going on.
Not sure next week's episode has enough time to tie up all the stories.
I just find myself wondering what on earth is John Bishop offering other than a slightly comical scouse accent & whether the dog is actually Christopher Eccleston? 🤷♀️0 -
Miserableoldgit said:
Read somewhere that the dog is played by the fella who was with John Bishop in the clip introducing him at the end of the New Year episode.KBslittlesis said:
Are you?Miserableoldgit said:Enjoying this series, but, getting very confused what with so much going on.
Not sure next week's episode has enough time to tie up all the stories.
I just find myself wondering what on earth is John Bishop offering other than a slightly comical scouse accent & whether the dog is actually Christopher Eccleston? 🤷♀️
Craige Els.
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Now I can just concentrate on what Bishop is doing there.
Cheers 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣1 -
Taken from one of the Doctor Who fansites:
Let’s list the plots that need resolving, shall we ?: the Doctor’s time with The Division; The Timeless Child story; the Flux; Swarm and Azure’s plan; Vinder and Bel’s reunion and their as yet unborn child; The Grand Serpent’s plan; The Sontaran invasion; what Kate has been doing for four years; Yaz and co. being trapped in the past; Dan saving Di; Claire and the village’s fate; the mystery of what is happening to the TARDIS and when exactly The Doctor is planning on picking it up from the village; and last and most certainly least, Joseph Williamson and his bloody tunnels.That makes, conveniently, thirteen open threads. At this point, frustrating as it would be, we’re almost hoping that Flux ends on a cliffhanger, with the resolution coming in the New Year’s Day special. Anything but an unsatisfactory ending to the most interesting thing Doctor Who has attempted in the last five years - we beg you, Chris.As I said, not sure one episode has enough time to resolve all.3 -
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Reading through the list, with the Doctor not knowing her parents, Vinder & Bel’s unborn child during a time flux opens up a possibility.Miserableoldgit said:Taken from one of the Doctor Who fansites:
Let’s list the plots that need resolving, shall we ?: the Doctor’s time with The Division; The Timeless Child story; the Flux; Swarm and Azure’s plan; Vinder and Bel’s reunion and their as yet unborn child; The Grand Serpent’s plan; The Sontaran invasion; what Kate has been doing for four years; Yaz and co. being trapped in the past; Dan saving Di; Claire and the village’s fate; the mystery of what is happening to the TARDIS and when exactly The Doctor is planning on picking it up from the village; and last and most certainly least, Joseph Williamson and his bloody tunnels.That makes, conveniently, thirteen open threads. At this point, frustrating as it would be, we’re almost hoping that Flux ends on a cliffhanger, with the resolution coming in the New Year’s Day special. Anything but an unsatisfactory ending to the most interesting thing Doctor Who has attempted in the last five years - we beg you, Chris.As I said, not sure one episode has enough time to resolve all.2 -
Wow, I couldn't disagree more. Everyone has their own opinion and I respect yours but, for me, this Flux series had been the most interesting and engaging since Tennant left the role. Chibnall's first two series weren't the best but his strength definitely lies in serialised storytelling rather than stand alone episodes. As a child in the 70's I was drawn in each week by the cliffhangers, so it's great to see them reintroduced each week.KBslittlesis said:
No.MrOneLung said:Kids not interested in watching it this series after the last ‘boring’ series so not seen them. Have they been any food - worth watching in catch up ?1 -
If Vinder & Bels kid ends up being the Dr I might stand corrected.Duncan270566 said:
Wow, I couldn't disagree more. Everyone has their own opinion and I respect yours but, for me, this Flux series had been the most interesting and engaging since Tennant left the role. Chibnall's first two series weren't the best but his strength definitely lies in serialised storytelling rather than stand alone episodes. As a child in the 70's I was drawn in each week by the cliffhangers, so it's great to see them reintroduced each week.KBslittlesis said:
No.MrOneLung said:Kids not interested in watching it this series after the last ‘boring’ series so not seen them. Have they been any food - worth watching in catch up ?
But so far there’s a likelihood of many threads being left hanging for any cliff to be mentioned.
I’m just here until RTD takes the reigns & brings the threads back on track.
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new doctor randomly announced on twitter a couple of hours ago3
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The writing let Jodie Whittaker down, turned off the last episode, sea monster special, awful
Glad Russell T Davies is back as well, I would’ve preferred Richard Ayeode (sic) as the doctor4 - Sponsored links:
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Love him in Sex Education.rina said:new doctor randomly announced on twitter a couple of hours ago
The whole thing has been poor since Matt Smith went, this is the last attempt to halt a terminal decline.DA9 said:The writing let Jodie Whittaker down, turned off the last episode, sea monster special, awful
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So it’s in decline so the only thing that can save them is making the a gay, Scottish-Rwandan black guy.
im all for change but are we not in danger of going too far to please everyone?9 -
That was quickSwisdom said:So it’s in decline so the only thing that can save them is making the a gay, Scottish-Rwandan black guy.
im all for change but are we not in danger of going too far to please everyone?9 -
Thing is it doesn't matter what or who he is if the script is good, he can probably play it more straight if required.Swisdom said:So it’s in decline so the only thing that can save them is making the a gay, Scottish-Rwandan black guy.
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A very low key announcement, just a tweet and press release0
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Yes, Dr Who is a famous fictional heterosexual.cfgs said:
Thing is it doesn't matter what or who he is if the script is good, he can probably play it more straight if required.Swisdom said:So it’s in decline so the only thing that can save them is making the a gay, Scottish-Rwandan black guy.
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I have no idea who he is but he’s very pleasing on the eye 😊rina said:new doctor randomly announced on twitter a couple of hours ago2 -
I was passing more of a comment to say his most famous role to date is flamboyant gay, it doesnt mean every role he does will be the same. TBH who cares? The scripts and plot are the important thing without them it is still going to be poor.The Red Robin said:
Yes, Dr Who is a famous fictional heterosexual.cfgs said:
Thing is it doesn't matter what or who he is if the script is good, he can probably play it more straight if required.Swisdom said:So it’s in decline so the only thing that can save them is making the a gay, Scottish-Rwandan black guy.
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There’s no reason why it shouldn’t be a gay, Scottish-Rwandan black guy. A time travelling alien is just as likely to regenerate into that as anything else.Swisdom said:So it’s in decline so the only thing that can save them is making the a gay, Scottish-Rwandan black guy.
im all for change but are we not in danger of going too far to please everyone?18 -
He's gay, you're out the runningKBslittlesis said:
I have no idea who he is but he’s very pleasing on the eye 😊rina said:new doctor randomly announced on twitter a couple of hours ago
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