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4ax.com>, Humbug
tofee.net> writes>On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:15:29 +0100, Geep
nospam.demon.co.uk>
>wrote:>>I didn't see any of the Rose episodes,
>>but have seen the most recent series - Series Two?
>
>Described as series three, but it's actually about series 30.
Well, yes, but I now have to think in terms of how comics, DVDs etc. are
marketed :-)
>
>David Tennant is good, but I preferred Christopher Eccleston.
Didn't see him, although I know who he is, of course. Cracker, and
stuff.
>
>He was a bit more like William Hartnell, who created the role.
I clearly remember watching the first episode - and many more,
thereafter.
>
>It turned into a children's programme during the Pertwee years.
Indeed. Dr. Gummidge.
>
>Tom Baker sometimes managed to be as sinister as the character was
>originally intended to be, but was essentially a Good Bloke.
Yes, I saw a few of his episodes - who has that sort of 'manic look', at
times.
>
>IMHO these last three series have been a lot closer to Terry Nation's
>Doctor than the kiddies' entertainment which led to the programme's
>demise.
>
Agreed, although I cannot really comment on some of the intervening
doctors, because I didn't watch them.
--
Geep
