Doctor Who?

**An t-Ileach** · 24th March 07, 05:56 AM

I remember the William Hartnell ones and thereafter - I agree that by the time of Silvester McCoy it was getting a bit tired. But the new series is very good. Interesting that Russell T. Davies actually comes from Swansea - which might account for Cardiff getting invaded by monsters.

The spin-off Torchwood was good, and I look forward to the The Sarah Jane Adventures. The series Primeval is also supposed to be some sort of spin-off, but I can't see it yet (other than the first episode opened in the Forest of Dean, which I suppose is closer to Cardiff than London) - but it does have another Scottish character - Professor Cutter - as (perhaps) the main lead, although we've not yet seen whether he wears the kilt.

**Panache** · 24th March 07, 07:18 AM

I have very fond memories of watching Dr. Who.

To my knowledge I watched all the Tom Baker and Peter Davidson episodes.
From the few Jon Pertwee ones I have managed to catch over the years I think he played my favorite incarnation of the Doctor.

Favorite Episodes:

Genesis of the Daleks
Horror at Fang Rock
Robots of Death
The Pirate Planet

And of course who can forget "Terror of the Zygons" (The Loch Ness Monster) episodes where I believe Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart wore a kilt!

Cheers

Panache

**Jimmy** · 3rd April 07, 01:35 AM

The new Doctor Who series began on the BBC last Saturday night at 7pm, approximately 9 million viewers watched it. This is excellent viewing figures for a programme in the UK. Guess what? I missed it and did not even record it, I suppose when they repeat it I can look forward to it.
I have watched all the Doctor Who episodes since I was a boy in my first kilt.
I believe somewhere after the 5th or 6th Doctor, the series lost the plot but certainly with Christopher Eccleston and now the brilliant David Tennant (from Scotland) its now an excellent series.
Only regret is that Billie Piper has left the show, I thought the chemistry between her and David Tennant was totally absorbing (Rose Tyler,you will always be in my heart)
Always thought that Frazer Hines who played Jamie, the kilted assistant of Patrick Troughton's Doctor Who was one of the best assistants but perhaps I am biased because he wore a kilt!

**Jimmy** · 3rd April 07, 05:54 AM

I always thought that the cybermen were more scary than the daleks

**pdcorlis** · 24th March 07, 03:13 PM

I first started watching Dr. Who about 25 years ago as it aired on our local PBS station every Saturday night. Over the years I think I've seen all of the vintage series doctors and most the episodes. I have a real soft spot for stories and the charmingly primitive special effects. They are a real guilty pleasure for me.

I was very excited when they announced the new series but for some strange reason - I find myself able to easily take them or leave them. Sadly, they just don't do it for me.

**Big Paul** · 24th March 07, 04:44 PM

The new Who..

Link to more.

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**Kiltman** · 24th March 07, 05:35 PM

I first started watching Dr. Who with Tom Baker as Dr. Who. We were living in England and I became very much a fan of the wonderful low-tech Dr. Who. I have not decided about the contemporary one yet.

**Big Paul** · 24th March 07, 08:10 PM

Tom Baker

**LK-13** · 24th March 07, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Big Paul

Tom Baker

It's so great to see a smile on Mr.Baker's face.
particularly after his failed attempt at breaking into American TV.

**jordanjm** · 25th March 07, 09:01 AM

I like Dr. Who, the new series is missing 2 things from what I've seen. The Master, and going to other worlds. I loved the old show and I like the new. Tom Baker, & Colin Baker were my favorite Doctors.