Dr. Who

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Because Dr. Who was for me what Star Trek was for a lot of British kids.

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Because Dr. Who was for me what Star Trek was for a lot of British kids.

Unfortunately for me, this series are spoilers at the moment due to: -

1. Not watching TV as now streaming TV series/films
2. Having to wait until all of its on DVD as all my Dvds are currently at my friend due to my bedroom being slowly being decorated.

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Speaking of falling behind, here is an article that is a little bit dated. I guess today is just going to be a day for catching up on overlooked old news.

Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor
May 8. 2022
Introduction:

(BBCDoctorWho) The BBC has today (May 8, 2022) announced Ncuti Gatwa is the new Doctor set to take charge of the TARDIS.

Star of stage and screen, Ncuti is best known for his critically acclaimed performance in Sex Education as the iconic Eric Effiong, for which he was awarded Best Actor Award at the Scottish BAFTA’s in 2020 as well as numerous nominations including Best Male Performance in a comedy programme at this year’s BAFTA’s.

Speaking of his new role, Ncuti said: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my utmost to do the same. Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and fizzing with danger. An actor’s metaphorical playground. The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it’s daunting, I’m aware I’m joining a really supportive family. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show.”

Russell T Davies, Showrunner adds: “The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!”

Russell T Davies, Showrunner adds: “The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!”

Read more here: https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-feat ... e-doctor

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I have not seen the episode in question, so I cannot say that I either agree or disagree with the opinion offered in the review cited below. The article refers to the episode starring David Tennant. He is the actor shown in the opening post of this thread.

Doctor Who’s Big Twist Betrayed the Show’s Oldest Rule
by Constance Grady
December 13, 2023

Introduction:

(Vox) In its most recent episode, Doctor Who broke one of its oldest and most fundamental rules. On the one hand, it can be exciting when a long-running pop culture property breaks a rule it has set for itself; it means something interesting is about to happen. On the other hand, sometimes breaking a rule is boring and self-indulgent. I’m afraid that in Doctor Who’s case, we’re following the second scenario.

Spoilers for Doctor Who follow.

Read more here: https://www.vox.com/culture/24000340/d ... avies ]

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Doctor Who Festive Specials Linked to Lower Death Rates
December 18, 2023

Extract:

(Eurekalert) A new Doctor Who episode shown during the festive period, especially on Christmas Day, is associated with lower death rates in the subsequent year across the UK, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
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Between 1963 and 2022 a new Doctor Who episode was broadcast during 31 festive periods, including 14 episodes shown on Christmas Day. Thirteen of the 14 Christmas Day episodes were consecutive from 2005 to 2017.

In time series analyses, an association was found between broadcasts during the festive period and subsequent lower annual death rates.

In particular, episodes shown on Christmas Day were associated with about six fewer deaths per 10,000 person years in England and Wales and four fewer deaths per 10,000 person years in the UK.
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The Doctor in Doctor Who represents the best of everyone who works in healthcare, they add, and probably inspired many people to make better choices and live better lives, both on screen and off screen.

Read more here: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1011224

For the study as published in The BMJ: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj-2023-077143