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[acheron_xl]

Google Doodle is up! https://www.google.co.nz/

Brilliant. But I can feel the fan pedantry rising. Like the fact that if you die as 11, you regenerate back to 1. And 6's 'costume' isn't remotely gaudy enough. And that they all appear to be holding sonics, though they didn't all use them.

But still. Awesome stuff.

 

[Fred Norris]

Google Doodle is up! https://www.google.co.nz/

Google just made the best Doctor Who videogame ever.

Spoiler

Not saying much

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Brilliant. But I can feel the fan pedantry rising. Like the fact that if you die as 11,

Awww. I was expecting a game over (or a surprise Capaldi)

Still though. It's a fun little game.

 

[acheron_xl]

Awww. I was expecting a game over (or a surprise Capaldi)

Still though. It's a fun little game.

That would've been great. Who could resist a surprise Capaldi? (that sounds delightfully profane, by the way)

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Awww. I was expecting a game over (or a surprise Capaldi)

Still though. It's a fun little game.

I was playing it for about 10 minutes before realising I have Zelda! Patiently awaiting An Adventure in Space and Time to go up on iPlayer... The Ultimate Guide was on a few hours after, so hopefully this will be the same deal.

 

[Quick Mustard]

Re: Adventure in Space and Time:

That was beautiful.

Was welling up towards the end, really really well done and such a love letter to the show.

 

[Stuart444]

That was awesome, loved it.

If anyone wants, An Unearthly Child is coming onto BBC4 in a few minutes

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

OMG, What a blast, what a lovely blast.
Im not going to lie, i have cired with some scenes.

 

[JonathanEx]

The cameo at the end was a beautiful touch. Could have been tacky, but incredibly sweet.

 

[paradox121]

That really was awesome. Almost an educational experience for me at least. Really makes you understand the phenomenon of both Doctor Who and pretty much how the Daleks saved the show.

And, this'll sound stupid, but it suddenly hit home that this show's been on for 50 damn years. That's mind blowing considering it was nearly off the air after one episode.

 

[Stuart444]

An Unearthly Child is on now, all 4 parts back to back on BBC4

 

[Slowdive]

That was amazing, loved it.

 

[Quick Mustard]

It really feels like the Anniversay has kicked off now, that felt like the start to a fantastic next few days.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

That really was awesome. Almost an educational experience for me at least. Really makes you understand the phenomenon of both Doctor Who and pretty much how the Daleks saved the show.

And, this'll sound stupid, but it suddenly hit home that this show's been on for 50 damn years. That's mind blowing considering it was nearly off the air after one episode.

No, not stupid at all, ive read all those stories of how the show started in wikipedia and other sites, and its really interesting, but it was with this drama where you feel how important was all this for the history of TV.

 

[Broken Joystick]

Wow, just fantastic. Props to everyone who worked on it and I loved (minor spoilers)

Spoiler

Matt's little bit near the end.

The day is almost here!

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

And, this'll sound stupid, but it suddenly hit home that this show's been on for 50 damn years. That's mind blowing considering it was nearly off the air after one episode.

Well technically there was a 16 year gap but yes, it's very impressive especially for a show in this genre. Nothing like it in the whole wide world.

 

[HigXx]

Absolutely terrific piece of television!

 

[paradox121]

There's this beautifully tragic irony to the fact that letting go of this sad, ill old man was what kept the show alive. It's almost a total antithesis to the Doctor Who ethos.

On a lighter note, I really want a cigarette count. That was Mad Men levels of mass-smoking.

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

That was really good television. That TARDIS set is absolutely perfect. Bradley looked a lot more like Hartnell here than I would've thought.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Google Doodle is up! https://www.google.co.nz/

HAHAHAHA
I beated it with McGann, wanted to go to fast on the last stage and killed 3 doctors there lol

 

[Diablos54]

An Unearthly Child is on now, all 4 parts back to back on BBC4

Just got in and realized! Only seen a few old episodes when I was younger so this is sorta like my first episode in a way!

 

[Quick Mustard]

HAHAHAHA
I beated it with McGann, wanted to go to fast on the last stage and killed 3 doctors there lol

Isnt it a bit early for this to be on Google though?

I hope they keep it for all of Saturday as well.


Also, Broken Joystick, you might want to edit your comment in case people dont know about that.

 

[MrChom]

Adventure in Space and Time was good but that last 5 minutes was a bit wonky.

Spoiler

Didn't like Reece Shearsmith as Troughton, nor the cameo.

 

[killer_clank]

I've never seen an Unearthly Child before - it's pretty fantastic, and so ahead of its time.

 

[DrForester]

I still love Hartnell telling Ian and Barbra to get the hell out of his TARDIS.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Isnt it a bit early for this to be on Google though?

I hope they keep it for all of Saturday as well.


Also, Broken Joystick, you might want to edit your comment in case people dont know about that.

Seems its only up in google new zeldan page. Cant see it on normal google.

 

[Stuart444]

Thinking about it with Susan's actress in An Adventure in Space and Time, they could technically bring her back using that actress. She looks like Susan well enough

Doubt they will but she's a great match regardless.

 

[Blader]

People liked Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone enough to overrate it? I thought most people hated that two parter.

It's hated? That two-parter is one of my favorite Matt stories.

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

It's hated? That two-parter is one of my favorite Matt stories.

It's pretty divisive. People either like it or hate it.

 

[ibrahima]

damn. that really hit me. 50th isn't going to be easy.

 

[spunodi]

There's a caveman that looks like Will Ferrell - the diplomatic one.

 

[Fred Norris]

There's a caveman that looks like Will Ferrell - the diplomatic one.

If I had a nickel everytime I've heard that sentence...

 

[Jintor]

Angels Take Manhattan would be an absolute classic if the Doctor and River had woken up in that graveyard alone.

As it is... it's still pretty fucking fun. The Angels plan is actually super inventive and it's nice to see a return to the "zap you back in time" Angels we all know and love.

And it leaves Amy and Rory with the distinction of being the only NuWho companions who are actually properly dead. Kinda.

I still don't understand why they didn't end up back in time raising River as their kid in Manhattan. I thought it would have been a perfect closer to their whole loop, and while the Ponds might still be pre-ordained to die, it'd still be... I don't know. Worth it?

 

[the chris]

Google Doodle is up! https://www.google.co.nz/

Really cool little game, the Weeping Angel managed to kill five Doctors.

 

[Stuart444]

I love the confrontations between Ian and The Doctor. They work well off each other.

 

[SuicidalSteve]

I can easily have an all nighter of classic doctor who

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I still don't understand why they didn't end up back in time raising River as their kid in Manhattan. I thought it would have been a perfect closer to their whole loop, and while the Ponds might still be pre-ordained to die, it'd still be... I don't know. Worth it?

Yeah I have a very strong feeling that was intended. I mean, as you say, it makes perfect sense.

 

[APZonerunner]

Cried terribly at An Adventure in Space & Time. How wonderful. Might be the best little piece of Doctor Who this year, and I'm okay with that.

I'm guessing they cut the bit they filmed of The Three Doctors with Gatiss playing Pertwee? Shame, wanted to see that..!

EDIT: There's a bit of it in the behind the scenes footage on the website!

 

[Quick Mustard]

Right, I'm all set for the Celebration event tomorrow!

I'll be sure to get some pictures and put up on here!

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Reece Shearsmith looks like someone shit in his cereal.

 

[Hot Coldman]

That was bloody fantastic. Those last moments were terrific.

 

[Fred Norris]

"During all the years I've been taking care of you, you in return have been taking care of me. You are still my grandchild and always will be. But now, you're a woman too. I want you to belong somewhere, to have roots of your own. With David you will be able to find those roots and live normally like any woman should do. Believe me, my dear, your future lies with David and not with a silly old buffer like me.

One day, I shall come back. Yes, I shall come back. Until then, there must be no regrets, no tears, no anxieties. Just go forward in all your beliefs and prove to me that I am not mistaken in mine. Goodbye, Susan. Goodbye, my dear"

 

[DrForester]

They look like women.

"During all the years I've been taking care of you, you in return have been taking care of me. You are still my grandchild and always will be. But now, you're a woman too. I want you to belong somewhere, to have roots of your own. With David you will be able to find those roots and live normally like any woman should do. Believe me, my dear, your future lies with David and not with a silly old buffer like me.

One day, I shall come back. Yes, I shall come back. Until then, there must be no regrets, no tears, no anxieties. Just go forward in all your beliefs and prove to me that I am not mistaken in mine. Goodbye, Susan. Goodbye, my dear"

Someone is going to bring back Susan eventually, and I hope they don't cock it up.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Cried terribly at An Adventure in Space & Time. How wonderful. Might be the best little piece of Doctor Who this year, and I'm okay with that.

I'm guessing they cut the bit they filmed of The Three Doctors with Gatiss playing Pertwee? Shame, wanted to see that..!

EDIT: There's a bit of it in the behind the scenes footage on the website!

Uoh! I hope thats on the dvd.
And I hope they release this in Bluray.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

They look like women.



Someone is going to bring back Susan eventually, and I hope they don't cock it up.

Already happened in the Radio Dramas. Eighth Doctor.

Worked really well.

 

[Future Foundation]

It's hated? That two-parter is one of my favorite Matt stories.

It doesn't have the best reputation, but I liked it.

 

[Fred Norris]

I'm watching the Web Planet right now....oh God, these costumes. My 5 year old kid thinks it's a riot and is cracking up.

 

[APZonerunner]

Someone is going to bring back Susan eventually, and I hope they don't cock it up.

Expanded universe stuff alleges she returned home when the Time Lords officially went to war and recalled anybody out in the universe to fight, and thus fried with the rest of 'em. We'll see if they ever decide to upend that and bring her back in-show. It could be fun. Think most modern Who writers would be more likely to use the open hook that is Jenny now, if anything. Sadly. (Though Georgia's gorgeous, don't get me wrong.)

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

Expanded universe stuff alleges she returned home when the Time Lords officially went to war and recalled anybody out in the universe to fight, and thus fried with the rest of 'em. We'll see if they ever decide to upend that and bring her back in-show. It could be fun. Think most modern Who writers would be more likely to use the open hook that is Jenny now, if anything. Sadly. (Though Georgia's gorgeous, don't get me wrong.)

Or they could bring Carol Ann Ford back and regenerate her into a younger incarnation and have her be a companion again.

 

[DrForester]

Expanded universe stuff alleges she returned home when the Time Lords officially went to war and recalled anybody out in the universe to fight, and thus fried with the rest of 'em. We'll see if they ever decide to upend that and bring her back in-show. It could be fun. Think most modern Who writers would be more likely to use the open hook that is Jenny now, if anything. Sadly. (Though Georgia's gorgeous, don't get me wrong.)

I can easily see them bringing back some of the Time Lords when it suits them. Susan, Romana, Rani. I would think they're all fair game to possible returns.