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I cant be arsed trawling back through the million pages of Who thread for the evidence, but I do remember arguing this with you on more than one previous occasion, unless of course I was arguing with myself (that does happen)   

When are the Capaldi Episodes going to begin?

He's just started filming the first, there are rumours about a easter special, but Moffat has indicated August-October for the season 8 premiere.

I'm actually looking foreward to it. I never really got too much into Tennant and Smith --- liked Ecclestone. I'm hoping Capaldui will bring a bit of grumpiness and genuine gravitas --- and hopefully a pretty young thing as Companion who he can be a protective 'Uncle' figure to. A younger girl, maybe, willful, stubborn and in you face (but in an old fashioned way, not your modern foul-mouthed Norc-in-your-face way). Maybe they could play with a regret that he never had children! You know, she could be a young Mrs Figg type who drives every Father nuts. She could be a romantic, and a little naive (because she's young!), and feisty, but not romantically entwined with the Doctor at all. That idea is getting a little (a lot!) boring, what. Anyway, I hope Moffat's reading this.

drive people nuts? how very dare you.  

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"Traumatize a generation, that's what its all about."-  -Steven Moffat













But not to worry, the Moff might take away, but he also gives-

I just watched the Christmas special. I enjoyed it a lot more than the 50th anniversary special. It was a little sad to see Matt go, and I'd lie if I said I didn't shed a few tears (but I did not sob uncontrollably ). Sure the plots and stories were getting a bit much for me, but that doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy Matt Smith's work on the show. I thought he was a great Doctor.

I've never understood "reaction" videos. Is it all about living vicariously? I immediately think of those idiot Fine bros. on youtube (making money off of the deaths in the Newtown school shooting), and those "happyhobbit" girls and their stupid squealings at the DOS trailer.

I agree Bungo, screaming fangirls are irritating, plus its boring to watch. The only time I thought it was funny was for the Red Wedding, that was hilarious.

Reaction vids vary- some of the above are more hysterical than others, some more genuine than others- I enjoy seeing other peoples reactions. I often find them entertaining and kids being engaged in Who always brings a warm glow to my heart and a sense of hope for the future.

Talking Who and kids- Lindalee gives her 5year olds episode recap and opinion on Time of the Doctor (I am really tempted to place a bet she will be showrunner in 20 years time!)-

My phone earlier today.

 Do you know where you are?   

I'm here in the Shire talking to you obviously! Geez...   

Yes, but is there a way back out? (actually that questions true for all of us probably    )

There's a way out, but I like it here.

There are a series of threads- usually one or two per episode from since Moffat took over (the thread always have mirror in the title so you can just search for mirror in each episode thread), over on Gallifrey Base by one Janie23.

She looks for hidden meanings, metaphorical links to do with the reoccurring themes in Moffat Who of duality, mirroring, religion, and I find her views, even when I dont always agree with her links or analysis, fascinating and a great read (its also making me reconsider how I have been viewing Clara in particular)-

heres the link to her analysis along these themes of Time of the Doctor- (although you may have to register to view, not sure)

http://gallifreybase.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189875&highlight=mirrors

BBC Worldwide has announced Doctor Who: The Best of The Doctor is to get a 3 Disc Region 4 Release Date Early January. The DVD consists of all the BBC America Documentaries "The Best of ...." and according to some sources will also include an episode to accompany each documentary, though this has not been confirmed. The specials in the series, and are expected to be included on the set, are:

Doctor Who: The Best of the Doctor
Doctor Who: The Best of the Monsters
Doctor Who: The Best of the Companions
Doctor Who: The Best of the Christmas Specials
Doctor Who: The Science of Doctor Who
Doctor Who: The Women of Doctor Who
Doctor Who: The Timey Wimey of Doctor Who
Doctor Who: The Destinations of Doctor Who
Doctor Who: Doctor Who in America

- Gallifrey Base



mmmm, 'Doctor Who: The Women of Doctor Who'- well thats Mrs Figg and Amaries birthdays sorted then   

I like that you enjoy fighting with us so much that you'd be willing to pay money to keep the crabbit flowing.
I see your home made video "the best of Amy Pond-spy cam edition" didn't make the list. Maybe next year?

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mmmm, 'Doctor Who: The Women of Doctor Who'- well thats Mrs Figg and Amaries birthdays sorted then   

  

Why is the Tardis bigger on the inside? Why not let Tom Baker tell you.   

Well its better than the 1st Doctors attempt where he says its the same as a tv in a small room showing a picture of a big building!


This one of my favourite Smith tribute vids so far- may are poignant, many are sad, and whilst 11's run was overhung with his doom throughout it was also very funny and lively, and this captures that side to Matts turn as the Doctor better than most-

Not short but worth a watch particularly for fans of 10. David Tennants own video diary of his last year on Who-

Haha, well.   

It's from the beggining of Robots of Death actually. I just watched it and it was very good.

I was particularily impressed by the effects as I don't think I cringed once even though it has lots of model shots and was probably made on a shoestring.

So plaudits to whoever directed it.