Kevin's Watch

That's right, there's a new Dr Who series being made this year. The next actor to play the dr will be Christopher Eccleston (the major from 28 days later). It's being scripted by the guy behind the british series of queer as folk, and by what I'm hearing, it sounds very very good.

I didn't see 28 Days Later, so I don't know the actor. But I might tune in to the first episode out of sheer curiosity.

I doubt it can match up to the older ones, of course I speek in characters and storylines, not effects. Of course this new series is going to have much better action scenes. But I think it will lack the goodness of the old ones. However to say it definitely won't be as good and not to give then a try would be foolish. So I'll watch the first few episodes, and see how it goes.

The Doctor's new sidekick is going to be Billie Piper. No.

CovJr wrote:The Doctor's new sidekick is going to be Billie Piper. No.

No. Just... no.

I'm out of touch. Who is Billie Piper?

I'll leave that for CovJr to answer. Why?
Because I want to. *gag*

No-one can be told what Billie Piper is. You have to see it for yourself.

Though this lyrical sample may give you some idea... www.funs.co.uk/lyrics/billie1.html

Thanks for the link, CovJr. So this Billie Piper must be some kind of...musical artist. Now I know why I haven't kept in touch.

Perversely, this heightens my curiosity. The first episode should be...interesting.

Murrin wrote:I'll leave that for CovJr to answer. Why?
Because I want to. *gag*

Haha, I just got that!

New Dr. Who?


I know UV is probably making Hershey Squirts over the news, but I say you can't beat the classic!!!!


Just playin with ya, my Vile friend!

CovenantJr wrote:No-one can be told what Billie Piper is. You have to see it for yourself.

:LOL:

Godself Dragon II wrote:New Dr. Who?


I know UV is probably making Hershey Squirts over the news, but I say you can't beat the classic!!!!


Just playin with ya, my Vile friend!

Sod off.

I can't wait for the new Dr Who. Billie Piper!? Actually, she may be quite good. Did anyone watch the beebs online Dr Who, Scream of the Shalka?

btw, Ur Vile, I love your avatar.
I always feel very emotional around about this time. WWI and WWII are guaranteed to move me in ways that other horrors do not.

edinburghemma wrote:I can't wait for the new Dr Who. Billie Piper!? Actually, she may be quite good. Did anyone watch the beebs online Dr Who, Scream of the Shalka?

btw, Ur Vile, I love your avatar.
I always feel very emotional around about this time. WWI and WWII are guaranteed to move me in ways that other horrors do not.

Thanks, Emma. Wilfred Owen is someone I admire very much. I only wish I could reach his heights of empathy, intelligence and talent. For me, he is the soul of concern in each war.

FWIW, filming of new Dr. Who episodes began in Wales last week.

But no Daleks - Nation's estate wouldn't let them use the Daleks.

Today's news flash, the Daleks are back in.

Peter Fray wrote:in the face of a wave of protests from Dr Who fans the world over, the BBC and Mr Hancock have agreed that the Daleks will return in the 13-part series, which is now being filmed, but with a tweak to make them more mobile.

I'm excited that Christopher Eccleston is going to play the Doctor. I remember him most from Elizabeth (his scary Duke of Norfolk was as historically incorrect as the rest of the film, but very effective), and the villain in Gone In 60 Seconds. Powerful actor.

Dragonlilly, a question you may be able to answer. Who is this Hancock fellow? What authority does he have to speak for Nation's estate interests? What is the source of your information?