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13th Doctor - 1st Impressions
Who NewThe first episode of season 11 (even thought we say season 12) has just aired, meaning Jodie Whittaker is our new Doctor!
Listen to our first reactions of the 13th Doctor
This is a spoiler free, quick take on the episode. Let us know your feelings on the new season.
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The Cloister Room 121 - Time-Vine
The Cloister RoomA day late but by no means a dollar short, this bumper edition of The Cloister Room features discussions of two different stories, bookending the Key to Time season--The Ribos Operation and The Armageddon Factor! If that turns out to be just slightly less than enough for you, how about a discussion of the new trailer for Series Nine of Doctor Who? Or how about a completely unrelated tangent about Animorphs? What are you waiting for? This thing is like an hour and a half long!
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The Memory Cheats - Series 2 #43
The Memory CheatsSeries 2, Episode 43 of Doctor Who: The Memory Cheats! And the story we will be discussing today is...
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Gallifrey Stands -Ep159- Darren Shan, The Pan-man & Jimmy Vee
Gallifrey StandsIn our 3 year anniversary show, we continue our highlights from SFW8. With interviews with Darren Shan (Author), The Pan-Man, Martyn Croft (Britains Got Tallent) & Jimmy Vee (Creature Performer). Thanks for listening for the last 3 years. Heres to 3 more!
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The Memory Cheats - Series 2 #43
The Memory CheatsSeries 2, Episode 43 of Doctor Who: The Memory Cheats! And the story we will be discussing today is...
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The Cloister Room 121 - Time-Vine
The Cloister RoomA day late but by no means a dollar short, this bumper edition of The Cloister Room features discussions of two different stories, bookending the Key to Time season--The Ribos Operation and The Armageddon Factor! If that turns out to be just slightly less than enough for you, how about a discussion of the new trailer for Series Nine of Doctor Who? Or how about a completely unrelated tangent about Animorphs? What are you waiting for? This thing is like an hour and a half long!
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13th Doctor - 1st Impressions
Who NewThe first episode of season 11 (even thought we say season 12) has just aired, meaning Jodie Whittaker is our new Doctor!
Listen to our first reactions of the 13th Doctor
This is a spoiler free, quick take on the episode. Let us know your feelings on the new season.
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The Memory Cheats - Series 2 #43
The Memory CheatsSeries 2, Episode 43 of Doctor Who: The Memory Cheats! And the story we will be discussing today is...
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Gallifrey Stands -Ep159- Darren Shan, The Pan-man & Jimmy Vee
Gallifrey StandsIn our 3 year anniversary show, we continue our highlights from SFW8. With interviews with Darren Shan (Author), The Pan-Man, Martyn Croft (Britains Got Tallent) & Jimmy Vee (Creature Performer). Thanks for listening for the last 3 years. Heres to 3 more!
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13th Doctor - 1st Impressions
Who NewThe first episode of season 11 (even though we say season 12) has just aired, meaning Jodie Whittaker is our new Doctor!
Listen to our first reactions of the 13th Doctor
This is a spoiler free, quick take on the episode. Let us know your feelings on the new season.
e-mail us at whonewpodcast@gmail.com
Listen and Subscribe to us on iTunes or Youtube
Visit our website at www.whonewpodcast.com
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Episode 2: I'm a Girl
A Disused Yeti
Second full episode. Risa, Warren, Ken, and Richie argue, er, discuss the possibility of a female Doctor on Doctor Who *Note* To be 100% accurate, Gillian Anderson was born in the U.S., but raised in the U.K., so her British dialect is authentic.
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13th Doctor - 1st Impressions
Who NewThe first episode of season 11 (even though we say season 12) has just aired, meaning Jodie Whittaker is our new Doctor!
Listen to our first reactions of the 13th Doctor
This is a spoiler free, quick take on the episode. Let us know your feelings on the new season.
e-mail us at whonewpodcast@gmail.com
Listen and Subscribe to us on iTunes or Youtube
Visit our website at www.whonewpodcast.com
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The Woman Who Fell to Earth
Trap One: A Doctor Who PodcastOn this week's episode I'm joined by Pete Lambert (@Prof_Quiteamess) for a commentary on Jodie Whittaker's debut as the Doctor, The Woman Who Fell to Earth.
Show notes here.
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The Memory Cheats - Series 2 #43
The Memory CheatsSeries 2, Episode 43 of Doctor Who: The Memory Cheats! And the story we will be discussing today is...
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The Memory Cheats - Series 2 #43
The Memory CheatsSeries 2, Episode 43 of Doctor Who: The Memory Cheats! And the story we will be discussing today is...
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TDP 665: TV DOCTOR WHO 2017 EP02 Smile
Tin Dog Podcast266 2 "Smile" Lawrence Gough Frank Cottrell-Boyce 22 April 2017 TBD 83 The Doctor and Bill arrive on one of Earth's first colonised planets, Gliese 581d. They are greeted only by two different types of robots: swarm robots (Vardies) and slow but sentient emojibots. An emojibot gives the Doctor and Bill discs that communicate their true emotions. The Doctor theorizes that the planet is awaiting the colonists but soon realizes that the skeletons of a set-up crew have been crushed to feed the plants. Determined to blow up the city, he finds the main ship within it and its engine room, but Bill runs into a child who has awoken from a pod. The colonists were cryogenically frozen, with a few "shepherds" woken early to work. After one shepherd died, the emojibots could not recognise grief and killed all in mourning in an onslaught against sadness. The awakened colonists decide to fight back, but the Doctor wipes the memory of the robots and reboots everything... only humans must now learn to live with the Vardies, the planet's indigenous species. Then, after the TARDIS returns them to London, the Doctor and Bill discover themselves on a frozen Thames River, an elephant walking towards them on the ice.
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Episode 91: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Wanderers in the 4th Dimension: A Journey Through Doctor Who
This week we cover story #91, The Talons of Weng-Chiang!! The Doctor and Leela land in Victorion London, where girls are going missing and a strange being posing as an ancient Chinese god lurks in the sewers. Who is he really, and what evil plans does he have in store for London?
QotW: Story number 91 is titled, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang". What do think this title means?
Charlie's Variety Segment/Listener Mailbag
Discussion of "The Talons of Weng-Chiang" (Charlie 7.5, David 8, Trevor 8.5)
Connor's Corner
Hosts:
- Trevor
@WhovianTrev 
Trevsplace - Charlie @insanityinchaos
The Infinite Longbox The Comic Conspiracy - David http://www.davidsafar.com/ @gwythinn MaroonedWhovian
- Chad https://chadandvernsstupidmoviepodcast.com/ @ChadVern
Chad and Vern's Stupid Movie Podcast
Join us next week for our review of Doctor Who story #92, Horror of Fang Rock! You can rent the DVD from Netflix or buy the DVD from Amazon.com, The WB Shop, BarnesAndNoble.com, the BBC Doctor Who Shop, or many other fine retailers.
- Trevor
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The Woman Who Fell to Earth
Trap One: A Doctor Who PodcastOn this week's episode I'm joined by Pete Lambert (@Prof_Quiteamess) for a commentary on Jodie Whittaker's debut as the Doctor, The Woman Who Fell to Earth.
Show notes here.
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The Woman Who Fell to Earth
Trap One: A Doctor Who PodcastOn this week's episode I'm joined by Pete Lambert (@Prof_Quiteamess) for a commentary on Jodie Whittaker's debut as the Doctor, The Woman Who Fell to Earth.
Show notes here.
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The Woman Who Fell to Earth
Trap One: A Doctor Who PodcastOn this week's episode I'm joined by Pete Lambert (@Prof_Quiteamess) for a commentary on Jodie Whittaker's debut as the Doctor, The Woman Who Fell to Earth.
Show notes here.
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Episode 91: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Wanderers in the 4th Dimension: A Journey Through Doctor WhoThis week we cover story #91, The Talons of Weng-Chiang!! The Doctor and Leela land in Victorion London, where girls are going missing and a strange being posing as an ancient Chinese god lurks in the sewers. Who is he really, and what evil plans does he have in store for London?
QotW: Story number 91 is titled, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang". What do think this title means?
Charlie's Variety Segment/Listener Mailbag
Discussion of "The Talons of Weng-Chiang" (Charlie 7.5, David 8, Trevor 8.5)
Connor's Corner
Hosts:
- Trevor @WhovianTrev Trevsplace
- Charlie @insanityinchaos The Infinite Longbox The Comic Conspiracy
- David http://www.davidsafar.com/ @gwythinn MaroonedWhovian
- Chad https://chadandvernsstupidmoviepodcast.com/ @ChadVern Chad and Vern's Stupid Movie Podcast
Join us next week for our review of Doctor Who story #92, Horror of Fang Rock! You can rent the DVD from Netflix or buy the DVD from Amazon.com, The WB Shop, BarnesAndNoble.com, the BBC Doctor Who Shop, or many other fine retailers.
- Trevor
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Gallifrey Stands -Ep159- Darren Shan, The Pan-man & Jimmy Vee
Gallifrey StandsIn our 3 year anniversary show, we continue our highlights fro SFW8. With interviews with Darren Shan (Author), The Pan-Man Martyn Croft (Britains Got Tallent) & Jimmy Vee (Creature Performer). Thanks for listening for the last 3 years. Heres to 3 more!
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Commentary: Doctor Who - Smile
The Cultdom CollectiveMike & Ian enlist the help of Kyle from Discussing Who to sort out Dave's IM issues as he continues to have problems understanding Emojis. To celebrate Dave's fantastic usage of the Poop Emoji the boys fire up this weeks Commentary: Doctor Who - Smile
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Commentary: Doctor Who - Smile
The Cultdom CollectiveMike & Ian enlist the help of Kyle from Discussing Who to sort out Dave's IM issues as he continues to have problems understanding Emojis. To celebrate Dave's fantastic usage of the Poop Emoji the boys fire up this weeks Commentary: Doctor Who - Smile
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Commentary: Doctor Who - Smile
The Cultdom CollectiveMike & Ian enlist the help of Kyle from Discussing Who to sort out Dave's IM issues as he continues to have problems understanding Emojis. To celebrate Dave's fantastic usage of the Poop Emoji the boys fire up this weeks Commentary: Doctor Who - Smile
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Commentary: Doctor Who - Smile
The Cultdom CollectiveMike & Ian enlist the help of Kyle from Discussing Who to sort out Dave's IM issues as he continues to have problems understanding Emojis. To celebrate Dave's fantastic usage of the Poop Emoji the boys fire up this weeks Commentary: Doctor Who - Smile
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109 - Serious Series Nine Speculation
Arrow of Time
That title just never gets old, does it? (This is a rhetorical question, please do not write in.) Comic-Con hit San Diego during what I will generously call “this week” and brought with it the usual assortment of pop culture icons, chief among those from our point of view being the cast of a certain British Broadcasting Corporation programme. But they didn’t show up empty handed! Well, literally yes, but not metaphorically. They had a Series 9 trailer with them, and we couldn’t wait to very slowly jump on the chance to pick it apart with our advanced looking-at-and-then-talking-about-things abilities. Never content to have a focused, concise episode, we also talk about the upcoming Lego Dimensions and its inclusion of the Who universe.
If you find that your WhoTubes haven’t been definitive enough lately, “The First Question” – The Definitive Edition from LastWhovianTrailers ought to ring your cloister bell: http://youtu.be/-wyF9s1_VvI
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Episode 91: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Wanderers in the 4th Dimension: A Journey Through Doctor WhoThis week we cover story #91, The Talons of Weng-Chiang!! The Doctor and Leela land in Victorion London, where girls are going missing and a strange being posing as an ancient Chinese god lurks in the sewers. Who is he really, and what evil plans does he have in store for London?
QotW: Story number 91 is titled, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang". What do think this title means?
Charlie's Variety Segment/Listener Mailbag
Discussion of "The Talons of Weng-Chiang" (Charlie 7.5, David 8, Trevor 8.5)
Connor's Corner
Hosts:
- Trevor @WhovianTrev Trevsplace
- Charlie @insanityinchaos The Infinite Longbox The Comic Conspiracy
- David http://www.davidsafar.com/ @gwythinn MaroonedWhovian
- Chad https://chadandvernsstupidmoviepodcast.com/ @ChadVern Chad and Vern's Stupid Movie Podcast
Join us next week for our review of Doctor Who story #92, Horror of Fang Rock! You can rent the DVD from Netflix or buy the DVD from Amazon.com, The WB Shop, BarnesAndNoble.com, the BBC Doctor Who Shop, or many other fine retailers.
- Trevor
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Episode 91: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Wanderers in the 4th Dimension: A Journey Through Doctor WhoThis week we cover story #91, The Talons of Weng-Chiang!! The Doctor and Leela land in Victorion London, where girls are going missing and a strange being posing as an ancient Chinese god lurks in the sewers. Who is he really, and what evil plans does he have in store for London?
QotW: Story number 91 is titled, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang". What do think this title means?
Charlie's Variety Segment/Listener Mailbag
Discussion of "The Talons of Weng-Chiang" (Charlie 7.5, David 8, Trevor 8.5)
Connor's Corner
Hosts:
- Trevor @WhovianTrev Trevsplace
- Charlie @insanityinchaos The Infinite Longbox The Comic Conspiracy
- David http://www.davidsafar.com/ @gwythinn MaroonedWhovian
- Chad https://chadandvernsstupidmoviepodcast.com/ @ChadVern Chad and Vern's Stupid Movie Podcast
Join us next week for our review of Doctor Who story #92, Horror of Fang Rock! You can rent the DVD from Netflix or buy the DVD from Amazon.com, The WB Shop, BarnesAndNoble.com, the BBC Doctor Who Shop, or many other fine retailers.
- Trevor
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TDP 795: TV Doctor Who The Woman who fell to Earth
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews TV #DoctorWho #TheWomanWhoFellToEarth 277 - "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"277 - "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"Doctor Who episodeDoctor Who Series 11 Episode 1 The Woman Who Fell to Earth.jpgPromotional image for the episode, displaying Yasmin (Gill), Ryan (Cole), The Doctor (Whittaker), Graham (Walsh) and Grace (Clarke)CastDoctorJodie Whittaker (Thirteenth Doctor)CompanionsBradley Walsh (Graham O'Brien)Tosin Cole (Ryan Sinclair)Mandip Gill (Yasmin Khan)OthersSharon D. Clarke - GraceSamuel Oatley - Tim ShawJohnny Dixon - KarlAmit Shah - RahulAsha Kingsley - SoniaJanine Mellor - JaneyAsif Khan - Ramesh SunderJames Thackeray - AndyPhilip Abiodun - DeanStephen MacKenna - DennisEveral A Walsh - GabrielProductionDirected by Jamie ChildsWritten by Chris ChibnallScript editor Nina MetivierProduced by Nikki WilsonExecutive producer(s) Chris ChibnallMatt StrevensSam HoyleIncidental music composer Segun AkinolaSeries Series 11Length 63 minutesOriginally broadcast 7 October 2018Chronology- Preceded by Followed by -"Twice Upon a Time" --Doctor Who episodes (1963-1989)Doctor Who episodes (2005-present)"The Woman Who Fell to Earth" is the first episode of the eleventh series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. It is written by new head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall, directed by Jamie Childs, and was first broadcast on BBC One on 7 October 2018. It is the first episode to star Jodie Whittaker in her first full appearance as Thirteenth Doctor, and introduced her new companions - Bradley Walsh as Graham O'Brien, Tosin Cole as Ryan Sinclair, and Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan. The episode also guest stars Sharon D. Clarke, Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley. The story focuses on a group of people who come across a new alien threat together within Sheffield, and find themselves banding together with the recently regenerated Doctor, who has been separated from the TARDIS since the events of "Twice Upon a Time". As the group seek to understand the threat, they find themselves in danger as well, and discover that the recently arrived aliens are planning a hunt upon a single human, leading the Doctor to co-ordinate an attempt to prevent this happening and save the group from danger. This episode is the first to be led by Chibnall, alongside executive producers Matt Strevens and Sam Hoyle, after Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin stepped down at the conclusion of the tenth series, while marking the third production era of the revived series, following Russell T. Davies' run from 2005-2010, and Moffat's from 2010-2017. This episode marked a change in the programme's broadcasting schedule, with both it and subsequent episodes being broadcast regularly on Sundays, instead of Saturdays as had been done since Doctor Who was revived, while the episode premiered without the traditional opening credits, as had occurred before with "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015). Since its first broadcast in the UK, the episode has received positive reviews from critics, as well as an overnight rating of 8.20 million viewers, the highest since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013). Contents1 Plot2 Production2.1 Development2.2 Casting2.3 Filming2.4 Promotion3 Broadcast and reception3.1 Television3.2 Cinemas3.3 Ratings3.4 Critical reception4 References5 External linksPlotRyan, a dyspraxic young man, struggles to ride a bike and throws it off the hill in frustration. Searching for it, he touches some strange lights, causing a blue pod to appear. Concerned, Ryan calls the police, receiving help from PC Yasmin Khan, an old school friend. Meanwhile, Ryan's grandmother, Grace, her husband, Graham, and another passenger, Karl, find themselves trapped onboard their train with a floating orb of writhing tentacles and electricity. They call Ryan, and he and Yasmin head for the train, arriving just as the Doctor suddenly falls through the carriage ceiling. The orb departs after hitting everyone with an energy bolt. Karl leaves, but the others follow the Doctor, who suffers from post-regeneration amnesia. She discovers the orb implanted DNA destroying bombs into each of them, liable to explode at any time. Finding the pod has disappeared, they track it down to a warehouse. They learn that the warehouse belonged to Rahul, a local man who took the pod he connected with the disappearance of his sister but was killed when a second alien emerged from it. The Doctor, missing her sonic screwdriver, constructs another from spare parts. The group intercepts the orb creature, revealed to be a mass of biological data-gathering coils. The second alien suddenly appears, revealing himself as Tzim-Sha, a Stenza warrior hunting humans for sport, Rahul's sister the target of a previous hunt. A furious Doctor demands Tzim-Sha leave the planet, but he collects the data of his target, Karl, from the coils and teleports away. The group track down Karl, a crane operator, to a construction yard. The Doctor, Ryan, and Yasmin climb another crane to save Karl before Tzim-Sha can reach him. Tzim-Sha captures Karl, but the Doctor, recalling her identity, orders Tzim-Sha to leave him, or face losing the pod's recall device and being stranded on Earth. Tzim-Sha detonates the DNA bombs, but the Doctor reveals that she transferred the bombs into the Coils, unwittingly self-implanted by Tzim-Sha when he downloaded the data. The Doctor thrusts the recall device at Tzim-Sha and he transports himself away. Grace successfully destroys the coils but is fatally injured after falling from the crane. Following Grace's funeral, the Doctor tells the group she must find the TARDIS. After building a teleport, she bids the group goodbye, but inadvertently brings them with her into deep space. ProductionDevelopmentIt was announced in January 2016 that the tenth series would be Moffat's final series as executive producer and head writer, after seven years as showrunner, for which he was replaced in the role by Chris Chibnall in 2018.[1] Matt Strevens serves as executive producer alongside Chibnall, as well as Sam Hoyle.[2][3] A new logo was unveiled at the BBC Worldwide showcase on 20 February 2018. This logo was designed by the creative agency Little Hawk, who also created a stylized insignia of the word "who" enclosed in a circle with an intersecting line.[4] Murray Gold announced in February 2018 that he would step down as the programme's composer, having served as the musical director since 2005, and that he would not be composing the music for the eleventh series.[5] On 26 June 2018, producer Chris Chibnall announced that the musical score for the eleventh series would be provided by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumnus Segun Akinola.[6] Casting Whittaker at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, where she promoted her first full series.The episode introduces Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor. Her predecessor Peter Capaldi departed from his role as the Twelfth Doctor after the tenth series, having played the role for three series.[7] His final appearance was in the 2017 Christmas special, "Twice Upon a Time".[8] Moffat stated in February 2017 that Chibnall tried to persuade the actor to continue into the eleventh series, but despite this, Capaldi still decided to depart.[9] The search for the actor to portray the Thirteenth Doctor, led by Chibnall, began later in 2017, after he completed work on the third series of the ITV series Broadchurch, for which he is also the head writer and executive producer. Chibnall had the final say on the actor, although the decision also involved Charlotte Moore and Piers Wenger, the director of content and head of drama for the BBC respectively.[10] Media reports and bookmakers speculated as to who would replace Capaldi as the Thirteenth Doctor, with Ben Whishaw and Kris Marshall among the most popular predictions.[11] On 16 July 2017, it was announced after the 2017 Wimbledon Championships men's finals that Whittaker would portray the thirteenth incarnation of the Doctor.[7] The episode also introduces a new set of companions, including Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill as Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair and Yasmin Khan, respectively.[12][13] Actress Sharon D. Clarke also appears as Ryan's grandmother and Graham's wife, Grace.[12][14][15] The episode also guest stars Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley.[16][17] FilmingJamie Childs directed the first and seventh episode of the series in the opening production block, having directed Whittaker's introduction video as the Thirteenth Doctor.[3][18] Pre-production for the eleventh series began in late October 2017.[3] After filming for the series was expected to begin in late 2017,[10][2][19] it officially began with the first episode in November 2017.[20] The eleventh series was shot using Cooke and Angenieux anamorphic lenses for the first time in the series' history, a creative decision made in order to make the show look more cinematic.[21] PromotionThe first teaser for the series was released during the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on 15 July 2018, almost exactly a year after the announcement of Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.[22][7] Whittaker, Gill, Cole, Chibnall and Strevens promoted the show with a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on 19 July 2018,[23] where the first trailer was released.[24] Broadcast and receptionProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSource RatingRotten Tomatoes (Average Score) 8.19[25]Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer) 91%[25]Review scoresSource RatingDaily Mirror 4/5 stars[26]IGN 8.7[27]IndieWire B-[28]New York Magazine 4/5 stars[29]Radio Times 3/5 stars[30]The A.V. Club B[31]The Telegraph 4/5 stars[32]The Guardian 4/5 stars[33]The Independent 4/5 stars[34]Television"The Woman Who Fell to Earth", the first episode of the eleventh series, runs for a total of 63 minutes, while the remaining episodes will run for an average of 50 minutes each, after the episode count dropped from twelve to ten for this series.[19][35] The episode was simulcast in the United States on BBC America.[36] It breaks with previous practice in not using any opening credits, similar to "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015).[37] CinemasThe premiere of the new series was held at Light Cinema in Sheffield on 24 September 2018, as part of a red carpet event for the episode and eleventh series.[38][39] "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" will be released in select Australian cinemas on 8 October 2018,[40] and in the United States from 10-11 October.[41] RatingsThe episode was watched by 8.20 million viewers overnight, making it the highest overnight viewership since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013), which received 8.30 million overnight viewers. The episode had an audience share of 40.1% also.[42][43] It also marked the highest overnight figure for a series premiere since "Partners in Crime" (2008), the opening episode of the fourth series, achieved 8.40 million viewers.[44] Critical receptionThe episode currently holds a score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 8.19. The site's consensus reads "Jodie Whittaker easily embodies the best of the titular time traveler in "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" and proves that change can be a very, very good thing."[25]
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Episode 60: Dark Eyes Part One - The Great War
PodcasticaOn this, the 60th episode of PODcastica, we take a small detour in our TOUR THROUGH THE DOCTORS! We tackled THE GREAT WAR, the first part of the Big Finish Audio drama DARK EYES! How did we enjoy it? What did we think of McGann's audio portrayal as opposed to his on screen portrayal of his Doctor? We also dive into some WHO NEWS, and talk about John Barrowman's secret project in Cardiff...
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GSN PODCAST: Geek Syndicate - Episode 249
Geek SyndicateIn this week's episode Dave and Barry try to make sense of the madness that was the San Diego Comic Con. We wish them luck..they will surely need it.
News
- Con Man
- Sapphire & Steel Reboot?
- Doctor Who: Titan Comics Announce Eighth Doctor Mini-Series!
Week that was
- Kingsman: The Secret Service
- We review Marvel's latest addition to its ever expanding movie universe - Antman.
Main
- San Diego Comic Con..need we say more!
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TDP 795: TV Doctor Who The Woman who fell to Earth
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews TV #DoctorWho #TheWomanWhoFellToEarth 277 - "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"277 - "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"Doctor Who episodeDoctor Who Series 11 Episode 1 The Woman Who Fell to Earth.jpgPromotional image for the episode, displaying Yasmin (Gill), Ryan (Cole), The Doctor (Whittaker), Graham (Walsh) and Grace (Clarke)CastDoctorJodie Whittaker (Thirteenth Doctor)CompanionsBradley Walsh (Graham O'Brien)Tosin Cole (Ryan Sinclair)Mandip Gill (Yasmin Khan)OthersSharon D. Clarke - GraceSamuel Oatley - Tim ShawJohnny Dixon - KarlAmit Shah - RahulAsha Kingsley - SoniaJanine Mellor - JaneyAsif Khan - Ramesh SunderJames Thackeray - AndyPhilip Abiodun - DeanStephen MacKenna - DennisEveral A Walsh - GabrielProductionDirected by Jamie ChildsWritten by Chris ChibnallScript editor Nina MetivierProduced by Nikki WilsonExecutive producer(s) Chris ChibnallMatt StrevensSam HoyleIncidental music composer Segun AkinolaSeries Series 11Length 63 minutesOriginally broadcast 7 October 2018Chronology- Preceded by Followed by -"Twice Upon a Time" --Doctor Who episodes (1963-1989)Doctor Who episodes (2005-present)"The Woman Who Fell to Earth" is the first episode of the eleventh series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. It is written by new head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall, directed by Jamie Childs, and was first broadcast on BBC One on 7 October 2018. It is the first episode to star Jodie Whittaker in her first full appearance as Thirteenth Doctor, and introduced her new companions - Bradley Walsh as Graham O'Brien, Tosin Cole as Ryan Sinclair, and Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan. The episode also guest stars Sharon D. Clarke, Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley. The story focuses on a group of people who come across a new alien threat together within Sheffield, and find themselves banding together with the recently regenerated Doctor, who has been separated from the TARDIS since the events of "Twice Upon a Time". As the group seek to understand the threat, they find themselves in danger as well, and discover that the recently arrived aliens are planning a hunt upon a single human, leading the Doctor to co-ordinate an attempt to prevent this happening and save the group from danger. This episode is the first to be led by Chibnall, alongside executive producers Matt Strevens and Sam Hoyle, after Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin stepped down at the conclusion of the tenth series, while marking the third production era of the revived series, following Russell T. Davies' run from 2005-2010, and Moffat's from 2010-2017. This episode marked a change in the programme's broadcasting schedule, with both it and subsequent episodes being broadcast regularly on Sundays, instead of Saturdays as had been done since Doctor Who was revived, while the episode premiered without the traditional opening credits, as had occurred before with "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015). Since its first broadcast in the UK, the episode has received positive reviews from critics, as well as an overnight rating of 8.20 million viewers, the highest since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013). Contents1 Plot2 Production2.1 Development2.2 Casting2.3 Filming2.4 Promotion3 Broadcast and reception3.1 Television3.2 Cinemas3.3 Ratings3.4 Critical reception4 References5 External linksPlotRyan, a dyspraxic young man, struggles to ride a bike and throws it off the hill in frustration. Searching for it, he touches some strange lights, causing a blue pod to appear. Concerned, Ryan calls the police, receiving help from PC Yasmin Khan, an old school friend. Meanwhile, Ryan's grandmother, Grace, her husband, Graham, and another passenger, Karl, find themselves trapped onboard their train with a floating orb of writhing tentacles and electricity. They call Ryan, and he and Yasmin head for the train, arriving just as the Doctor suddenly falls through the carriage ceiling. The orb departs after hitting everyone with an energy bolt. Karl leaves, but the others follow the Doctor, who suffers from post-regeneration amnesia. She discovers the orb implanted DNA destroying bombs into each of them, liable to explode at any time. Finding the pod has disappeared, they track it down to a warehouse. They learn that the warehouse belonged to Rahul, a local man who took the pod he connected with the disappearance of his sister but was killed when a second alien emerged from it. The Doctor, missing her sonic screwdriver, constructs another from spare parts. The group intercepts the orb creature, revealed to be a mass of biological data-gathering coils. The second alien suddenly appears, revealing himself as Tzim-Sha, a Stenza warrior hunting humans for sport, Rahul's sister the target of a previous hunt. A furious Doctor demands Tzim-Sha leave the planet, but he collects the data of his target, Karl, from the coils and teleports away. The group track down Karl, a crane operator, to a construction yard. The Doctor, Ryan, and Yasmin climb another crane to save Karl before Tzim-Sha can reach him. Tzim-Sha captures Karl, but the Doctor, recalling her identity, orders Tzim-Sha to leave him, or face losing the pod's recall device and being stranded on Earth. Tzim-Sha detonates the DNA bombs, but the Doctor reveals that she transferred the bombs into the Coils, unwittingly self-implanted by Tzim-Sha when he downloaded the data. The Doctor thrusts the recall device at Tzim-Sha and he transports himself away. Grace successfully destroys the coils but is fatally injured after falling from the crane. Following Grace's funeral, the Doctor tells the group she must find the TARDIS. After building a teleport, she bids the group goodbye, but inadvertently brings them with her into deep space. ProductionDevelopmentIt was announced in January 2016 that the tenth series would be Moffat's final series as executive producer and head writer, after seven years as showrunner, for which he was replaced in the role by Chris Chibnall in 2018.[1] Matt Strevens serves as executive producer alongside Chibnall, as well as Sam Hoyle.[2][3] A new logo was unveiled at the BBC Worldwide showcase on 20 February 2018. This logo was designed by the creative agency Little Hawk, who also created a stylized insignia of the word "who" enclosed in a circle with an intersecting line.[4] Murray Gold announced in February 2018 that he would step down as the programme's composer, having served as the musical director since 2005, and that he would not be composing the music for the eleventh series.[5] On 26 June 2018, producer Chris Chibnall announced that the musical score for the eleventh series would be provided by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumnus Segun Akinola.[6] Casting Whittaker at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, where she promoted her first full series.The episode introduces Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor. Her predecessor Peter Capaldi departed from his role as the Twelfth Doctor after the tenth series, having played the role for three series.[7] His final appearance was in the 2017 Christmas special, "Twice Upon a Time".[8] Moffat stated in February 2017 that Chibnall tried to persuade the actor to continue into the eleventh series, but despite this, Capaldi still decided to depart.[9] The search for the actor to portray the Thirteenth Doctor, led by Chibnall, began later in 2017, after he completed work on the third series of the ITV series Broadchurch, for which he is also the head writer and executive producer. Chibnall had the final say on the actor, although the decision also involved Charlotte Moore and Piers Wenger, the director of content and head of drama for the BBC respectively.[10] Media reports and bookmakers speculated as to who would replace Capaldi as the Thirteenth Doctor, with Ben Whishaw and Kris Marshall among the most popular predictions.[11] On 16 July 2017, it was announced after the 2017 Wimbledon Championships men's finals that Whittaker would portray the thirteenth incarnation of the Doctor.[7] The episode also introduces a new set of companions, including Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill as Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair and Yasmin Khan, respectively.[12][13] Actress Sharon D. Clarke also appears as Ryan's grandmother and Graham's wife, Grace.[12][14][15] The episode also guest stars Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley.[16][17] FilmingJamie Childs directed the first and seventh episode of the series in the opening production block, having directed Whittaker's introduction video as the Thirteenth Doctor.[3][18] Pre-production for the eleventh series began in late October 2017.[3] After filming for the series was expected to begin in late 2017,[10][2][19] it officially began with the first episode in November 2017.[20] The eleventh series was shot using Cooke and Angenieux anamorphic lenses for the first time in the series' history, a creative decision made in order to make the show look more cinematic.[21] PromotionThe first teaser for the series was released during the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on 15 July 2018, almost exactly a year after the announcement of Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.[22][7] Whittaker, Gill, Cole, Chibnall and Strevens promoted the show with a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on 19 July 2018,[23] where the first trailer was released.[24] Broadcast and receptionProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSource RatingRotten Tomatoes (Average Score) 8.19[25]Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer) 91%[25]Review scoresSource RatingDaily Mirror 4/5 stars[26]IGN 8.7[27]IndieWire B-[28]New York Magazine 4/5 stars[29]Radio Times 3/5 stars[30]The A.V. Club B[31]The Telegraph 4/5 stars[32]The Guardian 4/5 stars[33]The Independent 4/5 stars[34]Television"The Woman Who Fell to Earth", the first episode of the eleventh series, runs for a total of 63 minutes, while the remaining episodes will run for an average of 50 minutes each, after the episode count dropped from twelve to ten for this series.[19][35] The episode was simulcast in the United States on BBC America.[36] It breaks with previous practice in not using any opening credits, similar to "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015).[37] CinemasThe premiere of the new series was held at Light Cinema in Sheffield on 24 September 2018, as part of a red carpet event for the episode and eleventh series.[38][39] "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" will be released in select Australian cinemas on 8 October 2018,[40] and in the United States from 10-11 October.[41] RatingsThe episode was watched by 8.20 million viewers overnight, making it the highest overnight viewership since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013), which received 8.30 million overnight viewers. The episode had an audience share of 40.1% also.[42][43] It also marked the highest overnight figure for a series premiere since "Partners in Crime" (2008), the opening episode of the fourth series, achieved 8.40 million viewers.[44] Critical receptionThe episode currently holds a score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 8.19. The site's consensus reads "Jodie Whittaker easily embodies the best of the titular time traveler in "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" and proves that change can be a very, very good thing."[25]
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TDP 795: TV Doctor Who The Woman who fell to Earth
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews TV #DoctorWho #TheWomanWhoFellToEarth 277 – "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"277 – "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"Doctor Who episodeDoctor Who Series 11 Episode 1 The Woman Who Fell to Earth.jpgPromotional image for the episode, displaying Yasmin (Gill), Ryan (Cole), The Doctor (Whittaker), Graham (Walsh) and Grace (Clarke)CastDoctorJodie Whittaker (Thirteenth Doctor)CompanionsBradley Walsh (Graham O'Brien)Tosin Cole (Ryan Sinclair)Mandip Gill (Yasmin Khan)OthersSharon D. Clarke – GraceSamuel Oatley – Tim ShawJohnny Dixon – KarlAmit Shah – RahulAsha Kingsley – SoniaJanine Mellor – JaneyAsif Khan – Ramesh SunderJames Thackeray – AndyPhilip Abiodun – DeanStephen MacKenna – DennisEveral A Walsh – GabrielProductionDirected by Jamie ChildsWritten by Chris ChibnallScript editor Nina MétivierProduced by Nikki WilsonExecutive producer(s) Chris ChibnallMatt StrevensSam HoyleIncidental music composer Segun AkinolaSeries Series 11Length 63 minutesOriginally broadcast 7 October 2018Chronology← Preceded by Followed by →"Twice Upon a Time" —Doctor Who episodes (1963–1989)Doctor Who episodes (2005–present)"The Woman Who Fell to Earth" is the first episode of the eleventh series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. It is written by new head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall, directed by Jamie Childs, and was first broadcast on BBC One on 7 October 2018. It is the first episode to star Jodie Whittaker in her first full appearance as Thirteenth Doctor, and introduced her new companions – Bradley Walsh as Graham O'Brien, Tosin Cole as Ryan Sinclair, and Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan. The episode also guest stars Sharon D. Clarke, Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley. The story focuses on a group of people who come across a new alien threat together within Sheffield, and find themselves banding together with the recently regenerated Doctor, who has been separated from the TARDIS since the events of "Twice Upon a Time". As the group seek to understand the threat, they find themselves in danger as well, and discover that the recently arrived aliens are planning a hunt upon a single human, leading the Doctor to co-ordinate an attempt to prevent this happening and save the group from danger. This episode is the first to be led by Chibnall, alongside executive producers Matt Strevens and Sam Hoyle, after Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin stepped down at the conclusion of the tenth series, while marking the third production era of the revived series, following Russell T. Davies' run from 2005–2010, and Moffat's from 2010–2017. This episode marked a change in the programme's broadcasting schedule, with both it and subsequent episodes being broadcast regularly on Sundays, instead of Saturdays as had been done since Doctor Who was revived, while the episode premiered without the traditional opening credits, as had occurred before with "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015). Since its first broadcast in the UK, the episode has received positive reviews from critics, as well as an overnight rating of 8.20 million viewers, the highest since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013). Contents1 Plot2 Production2.1 Development2.2 Casting2.3 Filming2.4 Promotion3 Broadcast and reception3.1 Television3.2 Cinemas3.3 Ratings3.4 Critical reception4 References5 External linksPlotRyan, a dyspraxic young man, struggles to ride a bike and throws it off the hill in frustration. Searching for it, he touches some strange lights, causing a blue pod to appear. Concerned, Ryan calls the police, receiving help from PC Yasmin Khan, an old school friend. Meanwhile, Ryan’s grandmother, Grace, her husband, Graham, and another passenger, Karl, find themselves trapped onboard their train with a floating orb of writhing tentacles and electricity. They call Ryan, and he and Yasmin head for the train, arriving just as the Doctor suddenly falls through the carriage ceiling. The orb departs after hitting everyone with an energy bolt. Karl leaves, but the others follow the Doctor, who suffers from post-regeneration amnesia. She discovers the orb implanted DNA destroying bombs into each of them, liable to explode at any time. Finding the pod has disappeared, they track it down to a warehouse. They learn that the warehouse belonged to Rahul, a local man who took the pod he connected with the disappearance of his sister but was killed when a second alien emerged from it. The Doctor, missing her sonic screwdriver, constructs another from spare parts. The group intercepts the orb creature, revealed to be a mass of biological data-gathering coils. The second alien suddenly appears, revealing himself as Tzim-Sha, a Stenza warrior hunting humans for sport, Rahul's sister the target of a previous hunt. A furious Doctor demands Tzim-Sha leave the planet, but he collects the data of his target, Karl, from the coils and teleports away. The group track down Karl, a crane operator, to a construction yard. The Doctor, Ryan, and Yasmin climb another crane to save Karl before Tzim-Sha can reach him. Tzim-Sha captures Karl, but the Doctor, recalling her identity, orders Tzim-Sha to leave him, or face losing the pod's recall device and being stranded on Earth. Tzim-Sha detonates the DNA bombs, but the Doctor reveals that she transferred the bombs into the Coils, unwittingly self-implanted by Tzim-Sha when he downloaded the data. The Doctor thrusts the recall device at Tzim-Sha and he transports himself away. Grace successfully destroys the coils but is fatally injured after falling from the crane. Following Grace's funeral, the Doctor tells the group she must find the TARDIS. After building a teleport, she bids the group goodbye, but inadvertently brings them with her into deep space. ProductionDevelopmentIt was announced in January 2016 that the tenth series would be Moffat's final series as executive producer and head writer, after seven years as showrunner, for which he was replaced in the role by Chris Chibnall in 2018.[1] Matt Strevens serves as executive producer alongside Chibnall, as well as Sam Hoyle.[2][3] A new logo was unveiled at the BBC Worldwide showcase on 20 February 2018. This logo was designed by the creative agency Little Hawk, who also created a stylized insignia of the word "who" enclosed in a circle with an intersecting line.[4] Murray Gold announced in February 2018 that he would step down as the programme's composer, having served as the musical director since 2005, and that he would not be composing the music for the eleventh series.[5] On 26 June 2018, producer Chris Chibnall announced that the musical score for the eleventh series would be provided by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumnus Segun Akinola.[6] Casting Whittaker at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, where she promoted her first full series.The episode introduces Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor. Her predecessor Peter Capaldi departed from his role as the Twelfth Doctor after the tenth series, having played the role for three series.[7] His final appearance was in the 2017 Christmas special, "Twice Upon a Time".[8] Moffat stated in February 2017 that Chibnall tried to persuade the actor to continue into the eleventh series, but despite this, Capaldi still decided to depart.[9] The search for the actor to portray the Thirteenth Doctor, led by Chibnall, began later in 2017, after he completed work on the third series of the ITV series Broadchurch, for which he is also the head writer and executive producer. Chibnall had the final say on the actor, although the decision also involved Charlotte Moore and Piers Wenger, the director of content and head of drama for the BBC respectively.[10] Media reports and bookmakers speculated as to who would replace Capaldi as the Thirteenth Doctor, with Ben Whishaw and Kris Marshall among the most popular predictions.[11] On 16 July 2017, it was announced after the 2017 Wimbledon Championships men's finals that Whittaker would portray the thirteenth incarnation of the Doctor.[7] The episode also introduces a new set of companions, including Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill as Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair and Yasmin Khan, respectively.[12][13] Actress Sharon D. Clarke also appears as Ryan's grandmother and Graham's wife, Grace.[12][14][15] The episode also guest stars Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley.[16][17] FilmingJamie Childs directed the first and seventh episode of the series in the opening production block, having directed Whittaker's introduction video as the Thirteenth Doctor.[3][18] Pre-production for the eleventh series began in late October 2017.[3] After filming for the series was expected to begin in late 2017,[10][2][19] it officially began with the first episode in November 2017.[20] The eleventh series was shot using Cooke and Angénieux anamorphic lenses for the first time in the series' history, a creative decision made in order to make the show look more cinematic.[21] PromotionThe first teaser for the series was released during the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on 15 July 2018, almost exactly a year after the announcement of Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.[22][7] Whittaker, Gill, Cole, Chibnall and Strevens promoted the show with a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on 19 July 2018,[23] where the first trailer was released.[24] Broadcast and receptionProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSource RatingRotten Tomatoes (Average Score) 8.19[25]Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer) 91%[25]Review scoresSource RatingDaily Mirror 4/5 stars[26]IGN 8.7[27]IndieWire B-[28]New York Magazine 4/5 stars[29]Radio Times 3/5 stars[30]The A.V. Club B[31]The Telegraph 4/5 stars[32]The Guardian 4/5 stars[33]The Independent 4/5 stars[34]Television"The Woman Who Fell to Earth", the first episode of the eleventh series, runs for a total of 63 minutes, while the remaining episodes will run for an average of 50 minutes each, after the episode count dropped from twelve to ten for this series.[19][35] The episode was simulcast in the United States on BBC America.[36] It breaks with previous practice in not using any opening credits, similar to "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015).[37] CinemasThe premiere of the new series was held at Light Cinema in Sheffield on 24 September 2018, as part of a red carpet event for the episode and eleventh series.[38][39] "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" will be released in select Australian cinemas on 8 October 2018,[40] and in the United States from 10–11 October.[41] RatingsThe episode was watched by 8.20 million viewers overnight, making it the highest overnight viewership since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013), which received 8.30 million overnight viewers. The episode had an audience share of 40.1% also.[42][43] It also marked the highest overnight figure for a series premiere since "Partners in Crime" (2008), the opening episode of the fourth series, achieved 8.40 million viewers.[44] Critical receptionThe episode currently holds a score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 8.19. The site's consensus reads "Jodie Whittaker easily embodies the best of the titular time traveler in "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" and proves that change can be a very, very good thing."[25]
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GSN PODCAST: Geek Syndicate - Episode 249
Geek SyndicateIn this week's episode Dave and Barry try to make sense of the madness that was the San Diego Comic Con. We wish them luck..they will surely need it.
News
- Con Man
- Sapphire & Steel Reboot?
- Doctor Who: Titan Comics Announce Eighth Doctor Mini-Series!
Week that was
- Kingsman: The Secret Service
- We review Marvel's latest addition to its ever expanding movie universe - Antman.
Main
- San Diego Comic Con..need we say more!
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Episode 134 - We're (Not) All Smiles
Doctor Who: Verity!Two weeks in a row with new Doctor Who to watch! We're practically beside ourselves. Join Deb, Erika, Top Kat, and Lynne as we chew on "Smile". Feelings are mixed about this one, and as always, that leads to a great discussion. Also as always, there's aheaping helping of silliness--this time, in the form of mashed potatoes. (Just listen. It'll make sense. Probably.)
What did you think of "Smile"? And how do you feel about mashed potatoes? Let us know in the comments!
^E
Also covered:
- Kat enjoyed fellow Who-fan Alton Brown's #worldbookday tweet!
- Erika talked about "Smile" on Radio Free Skaro!
- Lynne cannot wait for "Thin Ice" because it's not only the Regency era, but during a frost fair!
- Deb appreciates conventions like (Re)Generation Who, LI Who, and others making the safety of their guests a priority!
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The Whostorian: Episode 129 - The Light of September Special
The WhostorianStylin' Steve and Shannon are back and after a foray into the Motes of News they get down to a mostly spoiler free review of Radiostatic's The Light of September.
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Episode 60: Dark Eyes Part One - The Great War
PodcasticaOn this, the 60th episode of PODcastica, we take a small detour in our TOUR THROUGH THE DOCTORS! We tackled THE GREAT WAR, the first part of the Big Finish Audio drama DARK EYES! How did we enjoy it? What did we think of McGann's audio portrayal as opposed to his on screen portrayal of his Doctor? We also dive into some WHO NEWS, and talk about John Barrowman's secret project in Cardiff...
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The Whostorian: Episode 129 - The Light of September Special
The WhostorianStylin' Steve and Shannon are back and after a foray into the Motes of News they get down to a mostly spoiler free review of Radiostatic's The Light of September.
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TDP 795: TV Doctor Who The Woman who fell to Earth
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews TV #DoctorWho #TheWomanWhoFellToEarth 277 – "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"277 – "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"Doctor Who episodeDoctor Who Series 11 Episode 1 The Woman Who Fell to Earth.jpgPromotional image for the episode, displaying Yasmin (Gill), Ryan (Cole), The Doctor (Whittaker), Graham (Walsh) and Grace (Clarke)CastDoctorJodie Whittaker (Thirteenth Doctor)CompanionsBradley Walsh (Graham O'Brien)Tosin Cole (Ryan Sinclair)Mandip Gill (Yasmin Khan)OthersSharon D. Clarke – GraceSamuel Oatley – Tim ShawJohnny Dixon – KarlAmit Shah – RahulAsha Kingsley – SoniaJanine Mellor – JaneyAsif Khan – Ramesh SunderJames Thackeray – AndyPhilip Abiodun – DeanStephen MacKenna – DennisEveral A Walsh – GabrielProductionDirected by Jamie ChildsWritten by Chris ChibnallScript editor Nina MétivierProduced by Nikki WilsonExecutive producer(s) Chris ChibnallMatt StrevensSam HoyleIncidental music composer Segun AkinolaSeries Series 11Length 63 minutesOriginally broadcast 7 October 2018Chronology← Preceded by Followed by →"Twice Upon a Time" —Doctor Who episodes (1963–1989)Doctor Who episodes (2005–present)"The Woman Who Fell to Earth" is the first episode of the eleventh series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. It is written by new head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall, directed by Jamie Childs, and was first broadcast on BBC One on 7 October 2018. It is the first episode to star Jodie Whittaker in her first full appearance as Thirteenth Doctor, and introduced her new companions – Bradley Walsh as Graham O'Brien, Tosin Cole as Ryan Sinclair, and Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan. The episode also guest stars Sharon D. Clarke, Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley. The story focuses on a group of people who come across a new alien threat together within Sheffield, and find themselves banding together with the recently regenerated Doctor, who has been separated from the TARDIS since the events of "Twice Upon a Time". As the group seek to understand the threat, they find themselves in danger as well, and discover that the recently arrived aliens are planning a hunt upon a single human, leading the Doctor to co-ordinate an attempt to prevent this happening and save the group from danger. This episode is the first to be led by Chibnall, alongside executive producers Matt Strevens and Sam Hoyle, after Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin stepped down at the conclusion of the tenth series, while marking the third production era of the revived series, following Russell T. Davies' run from 2005–2010, and Moffat's from 2010–2017. This episode marked a change in the programme's broadcasting schedule, with both it and subsequent episodes being broadcast regularly on Sundays, instead of Saturdays as had been done since Doctor Who was revived, while the episode premiered without the traditional opening credits, as had occurred before with "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015). Since its first broadcast in the UK, the episode has received positive reviews from critics, as well as an overnight rating of 8.20 million viewers, the highest since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013). Contents1 Plot2 Production2.1 Development2.2 Casting2.3 Filming2.4 Promotion3 Broadcast and reception3.1 Television3.2 Cinemas3.3 Ratings3.4 Critical reception4 References5 External linksPlotRyan, a dyspraxic young man, struggles to ride a bike and throws it off the hill in frustration. Searching for it, he touches some strange lights, causing a blue pod to appear. Concerned, Ryan calls the police, receiving help from PC Yasmin Khan, an old school friend. Meanwhile, Ryan’s grandmother, Grace, her husband, Graham, and another passenger, Karl, find themselves trapped onboard their train with a floating orb of writhing tentacles and electricity. They call Ryan, and he and Yasmin head for the train, arriving just as the Doctor suddenly falls through the carriage ceiling. The orb departs after hitting everyone with an energy bolt. Karl leaves, but the others follow the Doctor, who suffers from post-regeneration amnesia. She discovers the orb implanted DNA destroying bombs into each of them, liable to explode at any time. Finding the pod has disappeared, they track it down to a warehouse. They learn that the warehouse belonged to Rahul, a local man who took the pod he connected with the disappearance of his sister but was killed when a second alien emerged from it. The Doctor, missing her sonic screwdriver, constructs another from spare parts. The group intercepts the orb creature, revealed to be a mass of biological data-gathering coils. The second alien suddenly appears, revealing himself as Tzim-Sha, a Stenza warrior hunting humans for sport, Rahul's sister the target of a previous hunt. A furious Doctor demands Tzim-Sha leave the planet, but he collects the data of his target, Karl, from the coils and teleports away. The group track down Karl, a crane operator, to a construction yard. The Doctor, Ryan, and Yasmin climb another crane to save Karl before Tzim-Sha can reach him. Tzim-Sha captures Karl, but the Doctor, recalling her identity, orders Tzim-Sha to leave him, or face losing the pod's recall device and being stranded on Earth. Tzim-Sha detonates the DNA bombs, but the Doctor reveals that she transferred the bombs into the Coils, unwittingly self-implanted by Tzim-Sha when he downloaded the data. The Doctor thrusts the recall device at Tzim-Sha and he transports himself away. Grace successfully destroys the coils but is fatally injured after falling from the crane. Following Grace's funeral, the Doctor tells the group she must find the TARDIS. After building a teleport, she bids the group goodbye, but inadvertently brings them with her into deep space. ProductionDevelopmentIt was announced in January 2016 that the tenth series would be Moffat's final series as executive producer and head writer, after seven years as showrunner, for which he was replaced in the role by Chris Chibnall in 2018.[1] Matt Strevens serves as executive producer alongside Chibnall, as well as Sam Hoyle.[2][3] A new logo was unveiled at the BBC Worldwide showcase on 20 February 2018. This logo was designed by the creative agency Little Hawk, who also created a stylized insignia of the word "who" enclosed in a circle with an intersecting line.[4] Murray Gold announced in February 2018 that he would step down as the programme's composer, having served as the musical director since 2005, and that he would not be composing the music for the eleventh series.[5] On 26 June 2018, producer Chris Chibnall announced that the musical score for the eleventh series would be provided by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumnus Segun Akinola.[6] Casting Whittaker at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, where she promoted her first full series.The episode introduces Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor. Her predecessor Peter Capaldi departed from his role as the Twelfth Doctor after the tenth series, having played the role for three series.[7] His final appearance was in the 2017 Christmas special, "Twice Upon a Time".[8] Moffat stated in February 2017 that Chibnall tried to persuade the actor to continue into the eleventh series, but despite this, Capaldi still decided to depart.[9] The search for the actor to portray the Thirteenth Doctor, led by Chibnall, began later in 2017, after he completed work on the third series of the ITV series Broadchurch, for which he is also the head writer and executive producer. Chibnall had the final say on the actor, although the decision also involved Charlotte Moore and Piers Wenger, the director of content and head of drama for the BBC respectively.[10] Media reports and bookmakers speculated as to who would replace Capaldi as the Thirteenth Doctor, with Ben Whishaw and Kris Marshall among the most popular predictions.[11] On 16 July 2017, it was announced after the 2017 Wimbledon Championships men's finals that Whittaker would portray the thirteenth incarnation of the Doctor.[7] The episode also introduces a new set of companions, including Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill as Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair and Yasmin Khan, respectively.[12][13] Actress Sharon D. Clarke also appears as Ryan's grandmother and Graham's wife, Grace.[12][14][15] The episode also guest stars Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley.[16][17] FilmingJamie Childs directed the first and seventh episode of the series in the opening production block, having directed Whittaker's introduction video as the Thirteenth Doctor.[3][18] Pre-production for the eleventh series began in late October 2017.[3] After filming for the series was expected to begin in late 2017,[10][2][19] it officially began with the first episode in November 2017.[20] The eleventh series was shot using Cooke and Angénieux anamorphic lenses for the first time in the series' history, a creative decision made in order to make the show look more cinematic.[21] PromotionThe first teaser for the series was released during the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on 15 July 2018, almost exactly a year after the announcement of Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.[22][7] Whittaker, Gill, Cole, Chibnall and Strevens promoted the show with a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on 19 July 2018,[23] where the first trailer was released.[24] Broadcast and receptionProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSource RatingRotten Tomatoes (Average Score) 8.19[25]Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer) 91%[25]Review scoresSource RatingDaily Mirror 4/5 stars[26]IGN 8.7[27]IndieWire B-[28]New York Magazine 4/5 stars[29]Radio Times 3/5 stars[30]The A.V. Club B[31]The Telegraph 4/5 stars[32]The Guardian 4/5 stars[33]The Independent 4/5 stars[34]Television"The Woman Who Fell to Earth", the first episode of the eleventh series, runs for a total of 63 minutes, while the remaining episodes will run for an average of 50 minutes each, after the episode count dropped from twelve to ten for this series.[19][35] The episode was simulcast in the United States on BBC America.[36] It breaks with previous practice in not using any opening credits, similar to "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015).[37] CinemasThe premiere of the new series was held at Light Cinema in Sheffield on 24 September 2018, as part of a red carpet event for the episode and eleventh series.[38][39] "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" will be released in select Australian cinemas on 8 October 2018,[40] and in the United States from 10–11 October.[41] RatingsThe episode was watched by 8.20 million viewers overnight, making it the highest overnight viewership since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013), which received 8.30 million overnight viewers. The episode had an audience share of 40.1% also.[42][43] It also marked the highest overnight figure for a series premiere since "Partners in Crime" (2008), the opening episode of the fourth series, achieved 8.40 million viewers.[44] Critical receptionThe episode currently holds a score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 8.19. The site's consensus reads "Jodie Whittaker easily embodies the best of the titular time traveler in "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" and proves that change can be a very, very good thing."[25]
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HOT TAKE! Doctor Who and The Woman Who Fell to Earth
The Doctor Who ShowAKA The Egg of Terror
It's about time. A brand new era begins with a new Doctor. A mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky in Sheffield. Can she help solve the strange events taking place across the city?
Rob and Dave talk off-the-cuff and unstructured on the first Doctor Who Series 11 episode, The Woman Who Fell to Earth. What did they make of it?
Contact us anytime at hello@theDWshow.net
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Episode 134 - We're (Not) All Smiles
Doctor Who: Verity!Two weeks in a row with new Doctor Who to watch! We're practically beside ourselves. Join Deb, Erika, Top Kat, and Lynne as we chew on "Smile". Feelings are mixed about this one, and as always, that leads to a great discussion. Also as always, there's aheaping helping of silliness--this time, in the form of mashed potatoes. (Just listen. It'll make sense. Probably.)
What did you think of "Smile"? And how do you feel about mashed potatoes? Let us know in the comments!
^E
Also covered:
- Kat enjoyed fellow Who-fan Alton Brown's #worldbookday tweet!
- Erika talked about "Smile" on Radio Free Skaro!
- Lynne cannot wait for "Thin Ice" because it's not only the Regency era, but during a frost fair!
- Deb appreciates conventions like (Re)Generation Who, LI Who, and others making the safety of their guests a priority!
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The Whostorian: Episode 129 - The Light of September Special
The WhostorianStylin' Steve and Shannon are back and after a foray into the Motes of News they get down to a mostly spoiler free review of Radiostatic's The Light of September.
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The Whostorian: Episode 129 - The Light of September Special
The WhostorianStylin' Steve and Shannon are back and after a foray into the Motes of News they get down to a mostly spoiler free review of Radiostatic's The Light of September.
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Tim's Take On: Episode 288(Doctor Who: The Highlanders review)
Tim's Take On...This week my classic series rewatch resumes with Dr Who: The Highlanders, Jamie McCrimmon's debut story.
You can read more about this story here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Highlanders_(Doctor_Who)
and the wife in space blog's review here http://wifeinspace.com/2011/06/the-highlanders/
End theme is Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar version) by Thrip
The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/
If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.
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Extra! - The Oncoming Storm Warning
Doctor Who: Verity!It's an audio-based Extra! this week! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first televised appearance of the 8th Doctor by talking about his first audio appearance! That's right, it's Storm Warning. And because we love Big Finish so much, we digress a LOT and talk about many other Big Finish stories we love--whether they include 8 or not. When it comes to DW audios, it's near-impossible to keep us on track, and we're A-OK with that!
Have you heard Storm Warning? If so, what do you think of it? And do you think it's a good starting place for a new BF listener? Let us know in the comments!
^E
Related links:
Our TVM 20th anniversary giveaway!
Tansy's post on where to start
Inconceivable!: This is How We Lost America in the First Place
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HOT TAKE! Doctor Who and The Woman Who Fell to Earth
The Doctor Who ShowAKA The Egg of Terror
It's about time. A brand new era begins with a new Doctor. A mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky in Sheffield. Can she help solve the strange events taking place across the city?
Rob and Dave talk off-the-cuff and unstructured on the first Doctor Who Series 11 episode, The Woman Who Fell to Earth. What did they make of it?
Contact us anytime at hello@theDWshow.net
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Episode 134 - We're (Not) All Smiles
Doctor Who: Verity!Two weeks in a row with new Doctor Who to watch! We're practically beside ourselves. Join Deb, Erika, Top Kat, and Lynne as we chew on "Smile". Feelings are mixed about this one, and as always, that leads to a great discussion. Also as always, there's aheaping helping of silliness--this time, in the form of mashed potatoes. (Just listen. It'll make sense. Probably.)
What did you think of "Smile"? And how do you feel about mashed potatoes? Let us know in the comments!
^E
Also covered:
- Kat enjoyed fellow Who-fan Alton Brown's #worldbookday tweet!
- Erika talked about "Smile" on Radio Free Skaro!
- Lynne cannot wait for "Thin Ice" because it's not only the Regency era, but during a frost fair!
- Deb appreciates conventions like (Re)Generation Who, LI Who, and others making the safety of their guests a priority!
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HOT TAKE! Doctor Who and The Woman Who Fell to Earth
The Doctor Who ShowAKA The Egg of Terror
It's about time. A brand new era begins with a new Doctor. A mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky in Sheffield. Can she help solve the strange events taking place across the city?
Rob and Dave talk off-the-cuff and unstructured on the first Doctor Who Series 11 episode, The Woman Who Fell to Earth. What did they make of it?
Contact us anytime at hello@theDWshow.net
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Extra! - The Oncoming Storm Warning
Doctor Who: Verity!It's an audio-based Extra! this week! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first televised appearance of the 8th Doctor by talking about his first audio appearance! That's right, it's Storm Warning. And because we love Big Finish so much, we digress a LOT and talk about many other Big Finish stories we love--whether they include 8 or not. When it comes to DW audios, it's near-impossible to keep us on track, and we're A-OK with that!
Have you heard Storm Warning? If so, what do you think of it? And do you think it's a good starting place for a new BF listener? Let us know in the comments!
^E
Related links:
Our TVM 20th anniversary giveaway!
Tansy's post on where to start
Inconceivable!: This is How We Lost America in the First Place