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MO
moss Founding member
nwtv2003 posted:
Am I the only person in the world who cannot stand Doctor Who, though it was good at the time, I don't see any reason why it should be revived and like most other shows which have been revived have flopped. I don't object to repeats of them, why not, it's popular, but I just don't see any reason why it should be brought back, if it was good or worth having Michael Grade wouldn't have axed it in 1989 and compare it to other Sc-Fi shows it looks crap.

I'm sorry, but I just don't welcome the return of the programme, IMO the BBC should start another Sci-Fi programme than rather bringing back a programme which should be left to "Rest In Peace."


I think the thing is that it's *such* a wide format in order to tell good, interesting sci-fi stories that makes it so good - and worthy of bringing back. You'd be hard pushed to come up with a better one. It doesn't even have to be anything like the previous incarnation of the show...
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A former member
nwtv2003 posted:
Am I the only person in the world who cannot stand Doctor Who, though it was good at the time, I don't see any reason why it should be revived and like most other shows which have been revived have flopped. I don't object to repeats of them, why not, it's popular, but I just don't see any reason why it should be brought back, if it was good or worth having Michael Grade wouldn't have axed it in 1989 and compare it to other Sc-Fi shows it looks crap.

I'm sorry, but I just don't welcome the return of the programme, IMO the BBC should start another Sci-Fi programme than rather bringing back a programme which should be left to "Rest In Peace."


Theyve tried it - it didnt work.

The format is the only one, when used wisely, that WORKS.
MB
Mark Boulton
JB posted:
Corin posted:
So I conclude that your assertion concering the original series is in error, and that the original recipe for the series was drama, tension, and education in contemporary settings.....



Blah blah blah blah. For god's sake stop being so picky.

For as long as there are people like you who greet every bit of good news about the series with a "it won't be as good as the old days" then of course it's going to fail. Just cheer up for heaven's sake, it's the first full series for 14 years!! Rolling Eyes Shocked


"...Professor Corin, just a carved wooden bookend, in the shape of a woodpecker..."
MB
Mark Boulton
My vote for the next Doctor would be Johnny Ball. I can just imagine him explaining to his 'companions' (with the help of daughter Zoe) about time-division-multiplexing of digital matter transporters as a means to ensure that vortices of time-space continua don't clash, etc. etc. Laughing
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A former member
Fantastic news!! Over the past few years I've wondered about the possiblity of a Doctor Who revival on Saturday nights, with the production values similar to the 'Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)' remake from a few years back.

Saturday nights on BBC One are seriously lacking something at the moment, and Who's return could begin to address this. At least its something a little different from the never ending onslaught of entertainment based quiz shows!

I really hope they build upon some of the mythology established in the late Sylvester McCoy era, I'd settle for intriguing storytelling rather than state of the art special effects.

Doctor Who is perhaps one of the most original television formats ever devised, and at the risk of over romanticising though the rose tinted glasses of nostalgia, it is a unique British instituition. Best of luck to all the creative teams involved!

As Katherine said, this will indeed provide fodder for more Dead Ringers Who sketches! I can't wait!
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A former member
From Ananova

Quote:
Creek star backed to be new Dr Who

Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies is the bookies' favourite to become the new Dr Who.

The classic sci-fi show is returning to the screens after a long absence.

Queer As Folk creator Russell T Davies is writing the new series for the BBC.

William Hill have made Davies 8/1 favourite to land the role of the doctor.

Richard E Grant is second favourite followed by Sean Pertwee - whose dad, Jon, played the time lord in the 1970s.

Other names in the frame include Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart and Cold Feet star James Nesbitt.

And Lenny Henry is 33/1 to become the first black Dr Who in the show's 30 year history.

Actors who have played the role in the past include Tom Baker, Peter Davison and Sylvester McCoy.
NU
The Nurse
simon t posted:
Richard E Grant is second favourite followed by Sean Pertwee - whose dad, Jon, played the time lord in the 1970s.


Richard E Grant has taken over the role of the Doctor in the audio series so I suppose he is quite a likely choice. Not sure myself though, maybe I would've thought it was a good idea before he started doing those Argos ads...!
IT
IndigoTucker
The Nurse posted:
Richard E Grant has taken over the role of the Doctor in the audio series so I suppose he is quite a likely choice. Not sure myself though, maybe I would've thought it was a good idea before he started doing those Argos ads...!
And this year's Cosgrove Hall animated story about the Shalka - will that be televised or just available on BBCi?
NE
Neil__
I notice that nobody has commented ont he fact that Media Guardian's report states that it will only be a six-part series. I know we'll never see the hey day of a 26-part season returning, but is a 6 episode run really enough to (re)generate interest in Doctor Who?

Mind you, they may be wrong, seeing as they:
a) put TARDIS in lower case (it's an acronym), and
b) claimed the use of Russell T. Davies would come as a' surprise (to) devotees of the show' - surely at least some devotees would know that RTD has actually written a Doctor Who book?
CO
Corin
In my humble and unworthy opinion, I think it is a shame that the role of Dr Who was never played by Gene Wilder.

Do you think either of Jeff Goldblum or Peter Weller would be suited to the role?
KA
Katherine Founding member
The Nurse posted:
simon t posted:
Richard E Grant is second favourite followed by Sean Pertwee - whose dad, Jon, played the time lord in the 1970s.


Richard E Grant has taken over the role of the Doctor in the audio series so I suppose he is quite a likely choice. Not sure myself though, maybe I would've thought it was a good idea before he started doing those Argos ads...!

That would actually be a very good bit of casting. I started thinking about this whilst in bed last night, and thought that another good idea for someone to play the Doctor would be David Jason. For some reason, I can see him doing excellent justice to the part of the Doctor.

Or how about a Doctor with a dark edge to him: Leslie Grantham?

Corin posted:
In my humble and unworthy opinion, I think it is a shame that the role of Dr Who was never played by Gene Wilder.

Do you think either of Jeff Goldblum or Peter Weller would be suited to the role?


I think there would be public outcry if a Yank was to land the job that so far, has been given to British actors... The tabloids would have a field day....
CO
Corin
Katherine posted:
I think there would be public outcry if a Yank was to land the job that so far, has been given to British actors... The tabloids would have a field day....


Okie dokie, how about a real character actor then -- Gary Oldman?

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