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Ah, why not...?
I assumed everyone would have this one, but haven't clocked it yet so for me, it's;
'There are worlds out there where the sky is burning, and the sea's asleep, and the rivers dream; people made of smoke and cities made of song. Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, somewhere else the tea's getting cold. Come on, Ace. We've got work to do.'
- the Seventh Doctor.
I assumed everyone would have this one, but haven't clocked it yet so for me, it's;
'There are worlds out there where the sky is burning, and the sea's asleep, and the rivers dream; people made of smoke and cities made of song. Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, somewhere else the tea's getting cold. Come on, Ace. We've got work to do.'
- the Seventh Doctor.
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Wonderful quote,
Laurie
Ah. Doctor Who...
By 'from the beginning' do you mean the re-generated show (2005) or An Unearthly Child (1963)?
The quote has long been a favourite of mine. It sums up the show so beautifully.
Re: Ah. Doctor Who...
Laurie
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that icon...
Doctor Who, if you've never seen it, takes a bit of catching up on, I'm afraid. 45 years of twisted and contradictory canon. (o:
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It's well groovy isn't it?
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I liked that Donna Noble character, though.
The flist is here to help
A lot of us, the Brit ones anyway, have been watching since blackandwhite, 405 lines so we're pretty well versed. What do you need to know? Hmmm? ::fingers in lapels:: Hmmm? (First Doctor impression there, incidentally (heh heh))
The canon is, as you say, VAST, and includes radio plays and CD audios and books as well as the dubious Fox TV Movie and the regular run of TV. This means the canon is practically non-existent; hugely complex and frequently contradictory (as befits a show about a meddling time traveller) so if you don't like something 'canonical', chances are something else contradicts it and you can pick which bit you prefer. *g*
The show goes back to November 23rd 1963 and the current show is in a direct line from that. If you do get into it properly you'll probably want to see some of the old show as well (lots do) but it's not strictly necessary and the wiki pages are actually pretty accurate and instructive for an overview for example, about the Doctor and why there are ten of him.
The new show (old one cancelled in 89 by the evil Michael Grade) started in 2005 with the Ninth Doctor (Ecclestone) and proceeds with the current Tenth (Tennant).
There's a lot of backstory and stuff... but that's enough for now, I think. Please do ask away if there's something you'd like to know. (o:
Which one did you watch, btw? with Donna, it must be the latest season - and I agree absolutely about Donna; her awesome is mighty (she's played by Catherine Tate, previously better known for her own sketch show on BBC1).
But that's enough pimping for one morning I think... *G*
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Well, actually, I *was* wondering why the Doctors appear to be numbered. Is it just the series of actors who have stepped into the role, or does the character actually change accordingly?
And I get that he seems to be a time-traveller, but I'll have to at least check those Wiki references -- thanks for that! Um, is that a telephone booth he gets around in??
There also seem to be a number of female companion-types involved? *Confusing*
The show I tuned into first was the one a week ago with Agatha Christie and the giant bee-thing. I mean, *Agatha Christie*! What's not to love there? And other than the fact that the one thing I fear more than anything else on the planet is bees, I found it a fun episode and was all happy to find another one following. But that Silence in the Library one was *unnerving*, and is that the end of Donna already?? I just met her!
And CRAP, tonight was Dr. Who night and I forgot (not being all tuned into it yet). Is it continuing this week, or is it one of those awful season-finale cliffhangers? And why does that space-suit woman seem familiar?
Heh. Okay, that is all... for now. Off to Wiki I go.
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Hee. Who is such a massive cultural reference in the UK - everyone knows about the Doctor and the TARDIS and the Daleks and etc. and... it's slightly unnerving to have someone ask about 'that telephone booth'. LMAO!
Well, actually, I *was* wondering why the Doctors appear to be numbered. Is it just the series of actors who have stepped into the role, or does the character actually change accordingly?
The character changes too, to a large extent, but he's the same old 'fire and ice' Doctor underneath, saving the universe on an hourly basis. (o: There've been several attempts to explain how 'regeneration' works but nothing in canon, it's just what he does and is a neat way to keep the character alive when the actor's had enough. So far there've been 10; 7 in Old Who, one (#8) who appeared in a TV Movie, an American co-production that had a mixed response in the fandom *g*. I go with the majority who say the film sucked but Paul McGann's Doctor was a joy. Eight's gone on to have a long and exciting career in audios and the books - which I especially love. NuWho - which is the one you're watching with the budget and the 45 minute eps - began with Nine (never saw him regen from 8) and now David Tennant's Ten.
tbc...
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Re: Part two (hee!)
And I get that he seems to be a time-traveller, but I'll have to at least check those Wiki references -- thanks for that! Um, is that a telephone booth he gets around in??
Not just a time traveller but a Time Lord. One of a race of superior beings from the planet Gallifrey. He travels in the TARDIS ((Time and Relative Dimensions in Space) which has the appearance of a Police phone box, which was a common sight in the British streets back in 1963 when the show began. The TARDIS is supposed to have a chameleon circuit that enables it to blend in with its surroundings. When the BBC said they were going to change the TARDIS to fit with this idea, there was an outcry because the police box had become iconical - so it stayed. The chameleon circuit is stuck, which is par (the TARDIS is very old and lots of it doesn't really work well. The Doc often has to slap it to make it go).
There also seem to be a number of female companion-types involved? *Confusing*
The companions. Male and female - tho mostly female. The Doc likes human company - They're a vital part of the show. You need to know about the Doc's most feared and ancient enemies too (Daleks and Cybermen and the like)
The show I tuned into first was the one a week ago with Agatha Christie and the giant bee-thing. I mean, *Agatha Christie*! What's not to love there? And other than the fact that the one thing I fear more than anything else on the planet is bees, I found it a fun episode and was all happy to find another one following. But that Silence in the Library one was *unnerving*, and is that the end of Donna already?? I just met her!
You missed part 2? It was very revelatory. (o: I didn't care for it much, tbh; I found it full of wank but most people loved it. It might be on YouTube*, it'll certainly be up for download. Donna's fine, but it's fairly certain she won't last as a companion beyond the finale a week today because Catherine Tate said at the start that she'd only be doing one season.
And CRAP, tonight was Dr. Who night and I forgot (not being all tuned into it yet). Is it continuing this week, or is it one of those awful season-finale cliffhangers? And why does that space-suit woman seem familiar?
Well she looks a lot like the Stig (hee) - (but you probably don't watch Top Gear... *g*). She's played by Alex Kingston who used to be in ER. It wasn't the finale - there've been a couple of eps since that one, including the stunning 'Midnight' a couple of weeks ago. We have part 2 of a (so far) sock-rocking three-part finale tonight.
I suspect, if you're serious about getting into this show, that Wiki is going to be your friend because - 45 years of contradictory and multi-media canon... It's quite an undertaking and not to be taken lightly. *g* I think it's the best show ever; the central concept is so simple and yet so complex and fantastic, but mostly because the character - The Doctor (we don't know his name, he's never revealed it but 'it burns in the Medusa Cascade' *g*) is just so amazing and adorable and... ::sigh:: .wonderful. But then I grew up with it and have always loved it so I'm (very, very) biased.
*Silence in the Library
*Forest of the Dead
Re: Part two (hee!)
I guess one of the tricks for getting along with this show is not to get too attached to the companions, and instead look forward to "who will be the next one??". And I guess that goes for the Doctor, too.
Hee, my husband is all intent on finding out how to see the earliest episodes! Netflix has a 3-disc "In the Beginning" type of set, so I guess we'll start there.
Thanks so much for spreading the Dr. Who love! ♥