Is there some kind of rule that episodes taking place in New York must follow the title scheme "X takes Manhattan"?

( It's the mid-season finale, so yes, there are spoilers. )

At least it wasn't a Charmed crossover.

( A spoiler or three )

And just like that I am reminded why I like this show.

If you do it right, it can be cracking great fun.

( I'll try to keep spoiler free, but no promises. )

The seventh series of Doctor Who arrives with the return of the Ponds, a Parliament of Daleks, and a quick demonstration that Moffatt has no intention to change the style or tone he has brought to the show for his two years in charge.

Luckily, that kept my expectations low.

( More than a few spoilers within. )

As many of you know, I have long supported Tilda Swinton as the next Doctor. Having recently seen a photoshop of Hugh Laurie (in full House mode) as The Doctor, I think I need some counter propoganda. Thanks to not-my-facebook-friend Angela, I was pointed to these picturesAnyone enough of a Photoshop wizard to get a TARDIS in there and Doctor these ( Read more... )

17:16:20 GMT on 23 November 1963, the Doctor appeared for the first time on BBC One.

The rest, as they say, is history. (Well, in that Timey Wimey way.)

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At least that's the rumour.

The piece says it will have no connection to the series, but I'm not sure what they mean by that. The two "Dr Who" films were remakes of specific storylines from the TV show, but I suspect that this time they really are going to do a "reimagining". As always, that can be good or bad, depending on what is done.

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That may well be the worst episode of Doctor Who I have ever seen.

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It would be nice if you looked where you were going in the metro and didn't kick over the bag that had my made-from-scratch tomato sauce in it, assholes.

Craig and the Doctor meet up again to remind us that we can't run from who we are.

( This is where I talk about the episode and give praise to Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All. )

As most of you know, I have not been thrilled with this series so far. I think a great deal of that may have to do with the arc, which I'm not impressed with. This may explain why I seem to be enjoying the stand alone episodes like this one as much as I am.

( Cada nueve años entran en la casa nueve hombres para que yo los libere de todo mal. )