[watching] Doctor Who
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Yay. I don't know him since I have not seen his back catalogue. Wonder if he will use a Scottish accent? Quite a few actors have been from Scotland, and he is the second black Doctor. I trust Russell T D a lot to have made his choices to make good drama and tell great stories.
We have a multi ethnic culture in this country; there's nothing more English (and yes I said English cause Len Deighton stuff) than a foreign name; so it's normal we cast from that broad offering of talent.
We have a multi ethnic culture in this country; there's nothing more English (and yes I said English cause Len Deighton stuff) than a foreign name; so it's normal we cast from that broad offering of talent.
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I'm afraid you're very much mistaken, @Darran. First of of all, Bad Wolf is the production company hired to make the series, just like BBC Studios before them. Russell T Davies has been employed by the BBC and not Bad Wolf to run the show. The BBC still have a lot of say in how the series is made, because at the end of the day they still own the IP. Secondly, Sony only bought Sky's stake in Bad Wolf, and have no say or control in any of the productions the studio is involved with, and nor does Sony pay for of any of these productions, including Doctor Who.
I am very disappointed that straight away the finger has been pointed to tokenistic stunt casting rather than the fact that this is a three-times Bafta nominated young actor who will most definitely put a new set of eyeballs on the show, from a demographic that it really needs.
Don't fall into the trap that I mentioned some time ago.
"BBC casts (insert white male actor)" - response? Oh well, we had one woman, see you in 13 regenerations for the next one
"BBC casts (insert any woman)" - response? Oh well, I suppose Dr Who is always going to be a woman now.
"BBC casts (insert black/gay male actor)" - response? Oh well, that's another box ticked innit?
It's tiresome and we can do better.
Don't fall into the trap that I mentioned some time ago.
"BBC casts (insert white male actor)" - response? Oh well, we had one woman, see you in 13 regenerations for the next one
"BBC casts (insert any woman)" - response? Oh well, I suppose Dr Who is always going to be a woman now.
"BBC casts (insert black/gay male actor)" - response? Oh well, that's another box ticked innit?
It's tiresome and we can do better.
Doctor Who gains its own heartstopper as Yasmin Finney joins cast.
https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/yasmin-finney-joins-doctor-who-cast
Plus...
https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/yasmin-finney-joins-doctor-who-cast
Plus...
Bernard Cribbins was seen on set today.
From what I've been told is that Disney+ are in negotiations with the BBC to stream Doctor Who outside the UK. What's more, Who is now being filmed in UHD. Almost every TV or monitor you see advertised as 4K is actually UHD, so this means a big step up in picture quality.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary, there's also going to be three specials next year before Series 14 launches.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary, there's also going to be three specials next year before Series 14 launches.
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Absolutely! Just happened to have been watching those final episodes with him and David Tennant this week, pure coincidence, and as always found myself really moved by his performances. By others it might have been too slushy or cringy, but he nailed it every time. What better tribute than another episode.
I got up early to watch the final 13th Doctor episode, and I loved it from beginning to end.
Roll on er 14th?
It was lovely to see more of the previous Companions and Doctors return, and after all these years Kate L-S delivered the classic "size" line.
The scene that delivered a Boney M number was inspired in it's post modern fun.
The production quality was excellent, truly beautiful with palette consistent CGI and a very well balanced soundtrack.
I have really enjoyed the 13th Doctor, it's been fun and delivered some great stories, wit, fun, pathos and love.
The scene that delivered a Boney M number was inspired in it's post modern fun.
The production quality was excellent, truly beautiful with palette consistent CGI and a very well balanced soundtrack.
I have really enjoyed the 13th Doctor, it's been fun and delivered some great stories, wit, fun, pathos and love.
Roll on er 14th?
