Originally Posted by Kaffs:
( I want to know why the skulls survived by the rest of the skeleton didn't?)
Yes: I wondered about that too... 
Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair:
Originally Posted by Kaffs:
( I want to know why the skulls survived by the rest of the skeleton didn't?)
Yes: I wondered about that too...
You think we take this too seriously? 
Originally Posted by Kaffs:
Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair:
Originally Posted by Kaffs:
( I want to know why the skulls survived by the rest of the skeleton didn't?)
Yes: I wondered about that too...
You think we take this too seriously?
The implosion/explosion blew the skull off and incinerated the rest of the body/skeleton. Remember the dust/sand/powder the Doctor picked up when he came out of the teleporter?
Other sufferers viewers may find this helpful:
http://www.radiotimes.com/news...icksy-plot-explained
It doesn't address the "room reset" problem that has apparently been a major source of discussion re "Heaven Sent" (if the rooms reset, how come the clothes, skulls etc are still there?), but it does indirectly address my question.
The first Doctor worked out the whole plan, so presumably he really did run round the castle naked... 
How come that each time the Doctor punched the wall (which is supposed to be the most solid substance in the universe) his knuckles did not have a single scratch on them?
Also did Clara say the word 'arse' ?
Last one tonight. Anyone still following it (In both senses) ?
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Last one tonight. Anyone still following it (In both senses) ?
Yes and yes!
It's all a dream and Clara will come out of the shower in a few minutes! 
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
How come that each time the Doctor punched the wall (which is supposed to be the most solid substance in the universe) his knuckles did not have a single scratch on them?
Also did Clara say the word 'arse' ?
That's obviously because it is the smoothest substance in the universe as well.
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Last one tonight. Anyone still following it (In both senses) ?
Yes and yes!
It's all a dream and Clara will come out of the shower in a few minutes!
You have piqued my interest - clearly not before the watershed!
I'm assuming you get the reference re dreaming and showers?
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:I'm assuming you get the reference re dreaming and showers?
Yes, but I was hoping for something more 'X' rated 
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:I'm assuming you get the reference re dreaming and showers?
I don't think we'll see Clara coming out of the shower. But, although it seems probable that she has left the series it's possible that she may appear in tonight's episode and that her departure this time could be somewhat different to that in Face the Raven.
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Last one tonight. Anyone still following it (In both senses) ?
Yes and yes!
It's all a dream and Clara will come out of the shower in a few minutes!
Hmm.....seems I got it the wrong way round!
Jen-Star posted:Loved it, but it was confusing. I need to watch it again tbh
That's why I always record episodes. 
I thought it was really good too, though: a satisfying ending that managed to wrong-foot expectations several times. I'm now really looking forward to River Song's return in the Christmas Special! 
The 'Hybrid' is the Doctor's new TARDIS. He is going all Eco-friendly on us.
No it's probably Cara as she has been going a bit independent on us for a while now and she seems to have found herself a new personal journey, will probably end up her sitting in a Dalek box.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
The 'Hybrid' is the Doctor's new TARDIS. He is going all Eco-friendly on us.
No it's probably Cara as she has been going a bit independent on us for a while now and she seems to have found herself a new personal journey, will probably end up her sitting in a Dalek box.
I loved it - and love the idea of a spin off based on the BiB - maybe after she's finished being Queen Victoria, as the Doctor has shown us - it's always worth living in hope!
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
The 'Hybrid' is the Doctor's new TARDIS. He is going all Eco-friendly on us.
No it's probably Cara as she has been going a bit independent on us for a while now and she seems to have found herself a new personal journey, will probably end up her sitting in a Dalek box.
That about says it all of the new Dr Who series 
A rather interesting article on the BBC site posted 4 days ago called "Me and Clara... What Next?"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doc...64-beeb-4436fc4e1ba1
The last sentence is one which will intrigue fans.
I came here thinking it was a Doctor Who Christmas Special thread and we found out they are not in London or Victorian London.
Capaldi thinks this next series may be his last
It's here, it's here.!
La La La La La La
*fingers in ears*
Not seen it yet!
Tonight hopefully.
I'm 10 mins into the repeat and just wondering what exactly is the point of the Matt Lucas character - apart from annoying me.
Isn't that reason enough?
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Isn't that reason enough?
Yay - he's had his head chopped off.
Moonie posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Isn't that reason enough?
Yay - he's had his head chopped off.
*goes back to the footie*
No, just normal Dr Who stuff. 
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Moonie posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Isn't that reason enough?
Yay - he's had his head chopped off.
*goes back to the footie*
No, just normal Dr Who stuff.
I was ultimately disappointed with that episode. It felt like an album filler.
This is what Doctor Who is missing
...a good actress.
I absolutely LOVED that episode. In general the Christmas episodes are usually irrelevant but this one at least followed a thread of story. I thought it was great, but then I love River Song and the whole husband/wife/spoiler thing - and I think Alex Kingston and Peter Capaldi are the perfect couple. Wonderful imo.
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:
One of my all time favourite DW characters
No Doctor Who episodes this year apart from the Christmas one.
The head writer and executive producer of Doctor Who, Steven Moffat, is to step down from the show, the BBC has confirmed.
His last series will go out in spring 2017 following a Christmas special, after which he will be replaced by Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall.
Moffat took over the reins on series five of the world's longest running sci-fi series in 2010.
BBC One's controller, Charlotte Moore, said Moffat was an "absolute genius".
In a statement, the BBC said he had been responsible for introducing the 11th and 12th Doctors - Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi - as well as two companions in Karen Gillan and Jenna Coleman.
Moffat said it took "a lot of gin and tonic" to talk Chibnall into taking up his new position.
"I am beyond delighted that one of the true stars of British television drama will be taking the Time Lord even further into the future," he said.
"At the start of season 11, Chris Chibnall will become the new showrunner of Doctor Who. And I will be thrown in a skip."
New worlds
Chibnall described Doctor Who as "the ultimate BBC programme - bold, unique, vastly entertaining, and adored all around the world".
He added: "So it's a privilege and a joy to be the next curator of this funny, scary and emotional family drama.
"I've loved Doctor Who since I was four years old, and I'm relishing the thought of working with the exceptional team at BBC Wales to create new characters, creatures and worlds for the Doctor to explore."
Ms Moore thanked Moffat "for everything he has given Doctor Who".
She said: "I've loved working with him, he is an absolute genius and has brought fans all over the world such joy.
"I will be very sad to see him leave the show but I can't wait to see what he will deliver in his last-ever series next year with a brand new companion."
The new Doctor Who companion is to be revealed during the half time interval during tomorrow's FA Cup semi-final on BBC1 at approximately 18.00.
As Peter Capaldi has said ""Now we have someone who knows very little about the Doctor." that would seem to rule out Maisie Williams, There has been speculation that it may be Rakhee Thakrar (Shabnam Masood from Eastenders). Could it be Maddy Hill (Nancy Cartter who leaves Eastenders today - a coincidence or not ?