Just got done watching The Christmas Invasion.  That was awesome.  Good job and good transition to the 10th Doctor.

I loved the “...very Arthur Dent” comment.  I think the series is in good hands with Tennet.  I was impressed that the CBC put it in a hour and a half time slot instead of trimming scenes to fit it in for an hour. 

Still wondering how much it’s going to jump around for Series 2, with the Hockey playoffs underway.  Feel pretty lucky that we are getting it as a major event here in Canada and not just on some fringe channel.  It really does feel “special” when Doctor Who is on.

Once again I watched it with my family, including my 10 year old daughter…she gave it a thumbs up and was happy with the new Doctor.  She was worried as the 9th was HER Doctor and wasn’t really sure about the change.  We watched the Children In Need special and that helped her get ready for the change.  Too bad that CBC didn’t put that at the beginning, as average fans would not have seen that scene.  They would have had time, as they had 15 minutes for filler to the bottom of the hour.

Looking forward to Series 2, er.. 28 I mean.

Posted by tardis67  on  12/27  at  01:52 AM

Comments:

I think that the new doctor who is a wonderfull actor.  he is allmost exactly like the other doctor who. He was wonderfull at saying “fantastic”  David was a great actor in Harry potter and was even better in this one (even though he was asleep a lot.)
This is a lot comeing from a 13 year old but I think the way you made the wall were the christmas tree broke in looked like the trees out line was humerous. Billie was amazing in season one and was womderfull in the christmas invation.
She plays the part of Rose Tyler magnificantly.
The way the costums on the aliens look so real you htink that there realy is aliens on another planet.
And to the rest of the cast, you know how to be a great help with the translating of the alien language to the getting ready to jump of the houses.I hope that doctor who will stay on for 15 more seasons

Posted by Linnae Mielke  on  12/27  at  07:49 PM

Brilliant. Absolutely wonderful. David Tennant is going to be fabulous as the Doctor. He’s a hefty helping of Tom Baker with a smidge of Chris Eccleston and some Peter Davison thrown in for good measure. That said, I think he’s certainly an original in the way he’s going to do things. He’s funny and light but can turn quite angry. “No second chances. I’m that sort of a man.”

Anyone else freeze frame and pick out all the past Doctor’s outfits in the wardrobe room at the end? They’re all there apparently. I’ve found a couple.

I watched the BBC transmitted version with no adverts in the middle but the BBC Wales Orchestra theme at the end had an announcer talking over most of it (as well as the 2006 preview stuff over top). Anyone hear a clear take of this? I’d love to find an mp3 or something of this version of the theme.

Very happy to see K9 and Sarah Jane Smith back this year. I think that’ll be the third episode of the new season, titled “School Reunion” if the Commentary track on the BBC website is correct. Roll on 2006 season!

Posted by Allan Spears  on  12/28  at  05:08 AM

It was awesome. David Tennant is enjoyable. He’s not as good as Eccleston, but no one could ever be.

Posted by John  on  12/28  at  03:57 PM

Thanks, saraquazel!

Actually, it’s very odd that I didn’t find this myself because Danny Stewart and I email back and forth quite a bit on whomix.trilete.net projects!

(I have a new version coming up soon )

Cheers

Posted by Allan Spears  on  12/28  at  05:19 PM

>>but when the heck does it start in canada?

  An official date has not been set for the UK other than “SPRING” (March has been mentioned by some sources).  It is a fair bet that Doctor Who won’t hit Canadian airwaves until after hockey is over.  Giving it a late start compared to the UK and last year’s CBC airing of series one.  Due to the lack of hockey last year we Canucks were given the royal treatment with such a sweet airdate.  We’re not so lucky this time.  But on the other hand… we will have hockey! 

Go Habs Go

Posted by Broton  on  12/29  at  04:33 PM

Oh yeah, almost forgot—Go Sens Go!

Posted by Jimmy  on  12/29  at  07:24 PM

Running the series in the fall isn’t an issue at all with respect to Hockey. They only air Hockey on Saturday nights in the fall, Doctor Who was aired on either Tuesdays or Sundays, so I don’t see where the conflict would be. The conflict in the spring is that they air playoff hockey almost every night from Mid-April until early June. CBC is looking at running a very high-profile series starting in June & running through July & August, or starting in September and running through October & November, where they are likely to get higher ratings. As such, I wouldn’t be surprised if what TV Guide reported was true.

Oh, and Go Leafs Go!

Posted by Luca  on  12/30  at  04:12 PM

It’s really great that we have the new series of Dr. Who. As with previous regenerations the new Doctor will soon become established and popular with all. On the negative side however it is truly astounding that the CBC doesn’t know when the rest of the series will air. What kind of program planning is that?

Posted by Frank Moore  on  01/02  at  03:00 AM

also, let’s not forget that while Dr. Who may be a ratings smash in the UK, it’s much more of a niche programming in Canada, so the Mothercorp isn’t in any rush to figure out what to do with it.  I’m still thrilled it’s airing in Canada at all!

Posted by Jimmy  on  01/05  at  04:52 PM

Doctor Who is *very* important to CBC. By CBC standards Series One was a big ratings success. With no hockey it was the number one rated show on CBC for the spring. The CBC is very interested in how to best market the next series.

Posted by Mike  on  01/06  at  05:31 PM

The song in the garage is Slade’s Merry Christmas.

Posted by Mike  on  01/12  at  05:35 AM