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Class is a British science fiction drama programme, and a spin-off of the long-running programme Doctor Who. It was created and written by Patrick Ness, who also produced alongside Doctor Who showrunner and lead writer Steven Moffat, and Brian Minchin, who acted as producer on Doctor Who and two of its previous spin-offs, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lqdhro/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lqdhro/support
@TinDogPodcast reviews TV #DoctorWho #TheWomanWhoFellToEarth 277 – "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"277 – "The Woman Who Fell to Earth"Doctor Who episodeDoctor Who Series 11 Episode 1 The Woman Who Fell to Earth.jpgPromotional image for the episode, displaying Yasmin (Gill), Ryan (Cole), The Doctor (Whittaker), Graham (Walsh) and Grace (Clarke)CastDoctorJodie Whittaker (Thirteenth Doctor)CompanionsBradley Walsh (Graham O'Brien)Tosin Cole (Ryan Sinclair)Mandip Gill (Yasmin Khan)OthersSharon D. Clarke – GraceSamuel Oatley – Tim ShawJohnny Dixon – KarlAmit Shah – RahulAsha Kingsley – SoniaJanine Mellor – JaneyAsif Khan – Ramesh SunderJames Thackeray – AndyPhilip Abiodun – DeanStephen MacKenna – DennisEveral A Walsh – GabrielProductionDirected by Jamie ChildsWritten by Chris ChibnallScript editor Nina MétivierProduced by Nikki WilsonExecutive producer(s) Chris ChibnallMatt StrevensSam HoyleIncidental music composer Segun AkinolaSeries Series 11Length 63 minutesOriginally broadcast 7 October 2018Chronology← Preceded by Followed by →"Twice Upon a Time" —Doctor Who episodes (1963–1989)Doctor Who episodes (2005–present)"The Woman Who Fell to Earth" is the first episode of the eleventh series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. It is written by new head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall, directed by Jamie Childs, and was first broadcast on BBC One on 7 October 2018. It is the first episode to star Jodie Whittaker in her first full appearance as Thirteenth Doctor, and introduced her new companions – Bradley Walsh as Graham O'Brien, Tosin Cole as Ryan Sinclair, and Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan. The episode also guest stars Sharon D. Clarke, Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley. The story focuses on a group of people who come across a new alien threat together within Sheffield, and find themselves banding together with the recently regenerated Doctor, who has been separated from the TARDIS since the events of "Twice Upon a Time". As the group seek to understand the threat, they find themselves in danger as well, and discover that the recently arrived aliens are planning a hunt upon a single human, leading the Doctor to co-ordinate an attempt to prevent this happening and save the group from danger. This episode is the first to be led by Chibnall, alongside executive producers Matt Strevens and Sam Hoyle, after Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin stepped down at the conclusion of the tenth series, while marking the third production era of the revived series, following Russell T. Davies' run from 2005–2010, and Moffat's from 2010–2017. This episode marked a change in the programme's broadcasting schedule, with both it and subsequent episodes being broadcast regularly on Sundays, instead of Saturdays as had been done since Doctor Who was revived, while the episode premiered without the traditional opening credits, as had occurred before with "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015). Since its first broadcast in the UK, the episode has received positive reviews from critics, as well as an overnight rating of 8.20 million viewers, the highest since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013). Contents1 Plot2 Production2.1 Development2.2 Casting2.3 Filming2.4 Promotion3 Broadcast and reception3.1 Television3.2 Cinemas3.3 Ratings3.4 Critical reception4 References5 External linksPlotRyan, a dyspraxic young man, struggles to ride a bike and throws it off the hill in frustration. Searching for it, he touches some strange lights, causing a blue pod to appear. Concerned, Ryan calls the police, receiving help from PC Yasmin Khan, an old school friend. Meanwhile, Ryan’s grandmother, Grace, her husband, Graham, and another passenger, Karl, find themselves trapped onboard their train with a floating orb of writhing tentacles and electricity. They call Ryan, and he and Yasmin head for the train, arriving just as the Doctor suddenly falls through the carriage ceiling. The orb departs after hitting everyone with an energy bolt. Karl leaves, but the others follow the Doctor, who suffers from post-regeneration amnesia. She discovers the orb implanted DNA destroying bombs into each of them, liable to explode at any time. Finding the pod has disappeared, they track it down to a warehouse. They learn that the warehouse belonged to Rahul, a local man who took the pod he connected with the disappearance of his sister but was killed when a second alien emerged from it. The Doctor, missing her sonic screwdriver, constructs another from spare parts. The group intercepts the orb creature, revealed to be a mass of biological data-gathering coils. The second alien suddenly appears, revealing himself as Tzim-Sha, a Stenza warrior hunting humans for sport, Rahul's sister the target of a previous hunt. A furious Doctor demands Tzim-Sha leave the planet, but he collects the data of his target, Karl, from the coils and teleports away. The group track down Karl, a crane operator, to a construction yard. The Doctor, Ryan, and Yasmin climb another crane to save Karl before Tzim-Sha can reach him. Tzim-Sha captures Karl, but the Doctor, recalling her identity, orders Tzim-Sha to leave him, or face losing the pod's recall device and being stranded on Earth. Tzim-Sha detonates the DNA bombs, but the Doctor reveals that she transferred the bombs into the Coils, unwittingly self-implanted by Tzim-Sha when he downloaded the data. The Doctor thrusts the recall device at Tzim-Sha and he transports himself away. Grace successfully destroys the coils but is fatally injured after falling from the crane. Following Grace's funeral, the Doctor tells the group she must find the TARDIS. After building a teleport, she bids the group goodbye, but inadvertently brings them with her into deep space. ProductionDevelopmentIt was announced in January 2016 that the tenth series would be Moffat's final series as executive producer and head writer, after seven years as showrunner, for which he was replaced in the role by Chris Chibnall in 2018.[1] Matt Strevens serves as executive producer alongside Chibnall, as well as Sam Hoyle.[2][3] A new logo was unveiled at the BBC Worldwide showcase on 20 February 2018. This logo was designed by the creative agency Little Hawk, who also created a stylized insignia of the word "who" enclosed in a circle with an intersecting line.[4] Murray Gold announced in February 2018 that he would step down as the programme's composer, having served as the musical director since 2005, and that he would not be composing the music for the eleventh series.[5] On 26 June 2018, producer Chris Chibnall announced that the musical score for the eleventh series would be provided by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumnus Segun Akinola.[6] Casting Whittaker at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, where she promoted her first full series.The episode introduces Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor. Her predecessor Peter Capaldi departed from his role as the Twelfth Doctor after the tenth series, having played the role for three series.[7] His final appearance was in the 2017 Christmas special, "Twice Upon a Time".[8] Moffat stated in February 2017 that Chibnall tried to persuade the actor to continue into the eleventh series, but despite this, Capaldi still decided to depart.[9] The search for the actor to portray the Thirteenth Doctor, led by Chibnall, began later in 2017, after he completed work on the third series of the ITV series Broadchurch, for which he is also the head writer and executive producer. Chibnall had the final say on the actor, although the decision also involved Charlotte Moore and Piers Wenger, the director of content and head of drama for the BBC respectively.[10] Media reports and bookmakers speculated as to who would replace Capaldi as the Thirteenth Doctor, with Ben Whishaw and Kris Marshall among the most popular predictions.[11] On 16 July 2017, it was announced after the 2017 Wimbledon Championships men's finals that Whittaker would portray the thirteenth incarnation of the Doctor.[7] The episode also introduces a new set of companions, including Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill as Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair and Yasmin Khan, respectively.[12][13] Actress Sharon D. Clarke also appears as Ryan's grandmother and Graham's wife, Grace.[12][14][15] The episode also guest stars Johnny Dixon and Samuel Oatley.[16][17] FilmingJamie Childs directed the first and seventh episode of the series in the opening production block, having directed Whittaker's introduction video as the Thirteenth Doctor.[3][18] Pre-production for the eleventh series began in late October 2017.[3] After filming for the series was expected to begin in late 2017,[10][2][19] it officially began with the first episode in November 2017.[20] The eleventh series was shot using Cooke and Angénieux anamorphic lenses for the first time in the series' history, a creative decision made in order to make the show look more cinematic.[21] PromotionThe first teaser for the series was released during the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on 15 July 2018, almost exactly a year after the announcement of Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.[22][7] Whittaker, Gill, Cole, Chibnall and Strevens promoted the show with a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on 19 July 2018,[23] where the first trailer was released.[24] Broadcast and receptionProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSource RatingRotten Tomatoes (Average Score) 8.19[25]Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer) 91%[25]Review scoresSource RatingDaily Mirror 4/5 stars[26]IGN 8.7[27]IndieWire B-[28]New York Magazine 4/5 stars[29]Radio Times 3/5 stars[30]The A.V. Club B[31]The Telegraph 4/5 stars[32]The Guardian 4/5 stars[33]The Independent 4/5 stars[34]Television"The Woman Who Fell to Earth", the first episode of the eleventh series, runs for a total of 63 minutes, while the remaining episodes will run for an average of 50 minutes each, after the episode count dropped from twelve to ten for this series.[19][35] The episode was simulcast in the United States on BBC America.[36] It breaks with previous practice in not using any opening credits, similar to "The Day of the Doctor" (2013) and "Sleep No More" (2015).[37] CinemasThe premiere of the new series was held at Light Cinema in Sheffield on 24 September 2018, as part of a red carpet event for the episode and eleventh series.[38][39] "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" will be released in select Australian cinemas on 8 October 2018,[40] and in the United States from 10–11 October.[41] RatingsThe episode was watched by 8.20 million viewers overnight, making it the highest overnight viewership since "The Time of the Doctor" (2013), which received 8.30 million overnight viewers. The episode had an audience share of 40.1% also.[42][43] It also marked the highest overnight figure for a series premiere since "Partners in Crime" (2008), the opening episode of the fourth series, achieved 8.40 million viewers.[44] Critical receptionThe episode currently holds a score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 8.19. The site's consensus reads "Jodie Whittaker easily embodies the best of the titular time traveler in "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" and proves that change can be a very, very good thing."[25]
Class is a British science fiction drama programme, and a spin-off of the long-running programme Doctor Who. It was created and written by Patrick Ness, who also produced alongside Doctor Who showrunner and lead writer Steven Moffat, and Brian Minchin, who acted as producer on Doctor Who and two of its previous spin-offs, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
The Three Who Rule return for another episode from Gallifrey One in Los Angeles, where they’ve been blown away by the top-notch insights and hilarity of the guests in attendance, from outgoing showrunner Steven Moffat’s take no prisoners Q&As to Camille Coduri’s hilarious response to “what’s your favorite sonic screwdriver?” But there’s still comic book news, effects updates and the debut of Britbox Canada to consider, along with an interview with series producer Brian Minchin! Allons and indeed…y! Links: – The 29 Voyages of Gallifrey One – Deleted scene from Series 8 hints at Gallifrey – Thirteenth Doctor Comic Announced – Seventh Doctor Comic Announced – BritBox Now in Canada – Multiple effects companies providing VFX for Series 11
Welcome to 2018 which, for now at least, is the Time of Not Much Happening, exemplified by a rather sparse news list this week in the form of “Twice Upon A Time” stats, writer non-participation, new Gallifrey One guests, and the fact that Doctor Who is filming in South Africa! But also, for your edification and entertainment, we also have an interview with Sophie Aldred and Lisa Greenwood from Chicago TARDIS. Listen, enjoy and patiently wait for Series 11 with the rest of us! Links: – Doctor Who filming in South Africa? – Sarah Dollard not writing for Series 11 – Twice Upon A Time final BBC One viewing figure – Gallifrey One welcomes Brian Minchin, Lindsey Alford, Paul Cornell, Caroline Symcox, Keith Barnfather, Bill Baggs and others – Chicago TARDIS 2018 tickets on sale – Blake’s 7 turns 40 Interview: – Sophie Aldred – Lisa Greenwood – Chicago TARDIS
The Whoniverse was on the edge of its seat today, for the announcement of…the second instalment of Fluid Links! But of course we actually mean the historic announcement of the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, the first woman to take on the the role and the flag-bearer for Chris Chibnall’s new era of Doctor Who, due late next year. What do the Three Who Rule think of the announcement? Listen and find out! And also Fluid Links, we may have mentioned those earlier. Links: – Jodie Whittaker IS THE DOCTOR! – Jodie Whittaker on Wikipedia – First Jodie Whittaker interview – Chibnall said he always wanted the next Doctor to be a woman – The Doctor Falls final BBC One viewing figures – Retro TV adds more Classic Who – North American Series 10 Part 2 home video release – Brian Minchin joins Hartswood Films – Tom Spilsbury steps down as Doctor Who Magazine editor – Doctor Who marketing job opening
The tenth series of Doctor Who premiered in the UK on 15 April 2017 and concluded on 1 July 2017, consisting of twelve episodes. The series was led by head writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, alongside executive producer Brian Minchin. It was the third and final series overseen by the two as executive producers, as well as Moffat's sixth and final series as head writer. Rob and Dave sit down to discuss the whole series alongside a ton of listener feedback as well. Who/what will get MVP, Play & Foul of the series? Email us anytime: hello@theDWshow.net
This week, I chat with the wonderful Brian Minchin, executive producer of Doctor Who! He's also been script editor for Doctor Who and Torchwood, produced The Sarah Jane Adventures and Miracle Day, and is an absolute champion to boot. Plus, my love letter to Paul McGann's Eighth Doctor! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
...und einem billigem Wortspiel. Der heutige Whocast wurde etwas vorgezogen, um den Teilnehmern am Adventsgewinnspiel das Leben leichter zu machen. Falls ihr noch nicht wisst, worum es geht, werft einen Blick hierauf: http://whoview.de/2016/11/25/weihnachtsgewinnspiel-2016-4-advente-4-fragen-viele-gewinne/ Das schöne Intro zu unseren CLASS-Besprechungen haben wir wie immer dem John Williams der deutschen Podcast-Szene zu verdanken: Solus! Und die nun folgenden wunderbaren Shownotes gehen auf das Konto unsere heutigen Mitcasterin und Kollegin aus dem grauen Rat: Mary (diesmal in voller Montur): Auch wir nehmen gespannt im Klassenzimmer Platz, um die erste Folge des neuen Doctor Who Spin-offs zu besprechen. Und nachdem wir mit unserer generellen Torchwood-Ablehnung auf das schlimmste gefasst waren, stellen wir fest: Bei Class sitzen wir gerne nach. Denn der erfrischende Schnitt, gute Dialoge und überraschende Szenen können über den stereotypen Cast problemlos hinweghelfen. Gory Action trifft auf Situationskomik und schafft etwas, dass Fernsehunterhaltung in den letzten Jahren selten geschafft hat: Class überrascht uns. So sehr, dass wir eigentlich nicht mal den Doctor gebraucht hätten. Der wollte auch eigentlich gar nicht bei der neuen Coal Hill Academy vorbeischauen, sondern wollte eigentlich zum Friseur, wenn man sich das Styling so anschaut. Aber um was geht es in Class? An der ehemaligen Coal Hill School verschwinden Schüler. Denn zwei Außerirdische im vom Doctor ausgesuchten Asyl haben ihre Todfeinde angelockt. Nicht nur die Schulnerds werden in die Geschehnisse mit reingezogen, sondern auch der Rugby-Star und Schulliebling. Auch der Quotenschwule darf nicht fehlen. Ungewöhnlich vielleicht, dass die Schulnerds hier aus einem Mauerblümchen mit nach einem Unfall behinderter Mutter und einer dunkelhäutigen Streberin mit Freundschaft zum Rugby-Star bestehen. Was genau passiert und warum der Doctor eigentlich gar nicht hätte auftreten müssen, könnt ihr in diesem Podcast hören oder euch selbst ansehen. Die Musik in der psychedelisch inszenierten Opening Sequenz ist übrigens eine gekürzte Version von "Up All Night" von Alex Clare. Leider konnten wir nicht herausfinden, wer der verantwortliche Director of Photography ist. Solltet ihr da mehr wissen als wir: Gebt Bescheid. Die Executive Producers Patrick Ness, Steven Moffat und Brian Minchin machen in jedem Fall einen guten Job. Daher sehen unsere Wertungen auch so aus: Class in der imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5079788/
...und einem billigem Wortspiel. Der heutige Whocast wurde etwas vorgezogen, um den Teilnehmern am Adventsgewinnspiel das Leben leichter zu machen. Falls ihr noch nicht wisst, worum es geht, werft einen Blick hierauf: http://whoview.de/2016/11/25/weihnachtsgewinnspiel-2016-4-advente-4-fragen-viele-gewinne/ Das schöne Intro zu unseren CLASS-Besprechungen haben wir wie immer dem John Williams der deutschen Podcast-Szene zu verdanken: Solus! Und die nun folgenden wunderbaren Shownotes gehen auf das Konto unsere heutigen Mitcasterin und Kollegin aus dem grauen Rat: Mary (diesmal in voller Montur): Auch wir nehmen gespannt im Klassenzimmer Platz, um die erste Folge des neuen Doctor Who Spin-offs zu besprechen. Und nachdem wir mit unserer generellen Torchwood-Ablehnung auf das schlimmste gefasst waren, stellen wir fest: Bei Class sitzen wir gerne nach. Denn der erfrischende Schnitt, gute Dialoge und überraschende Szenen können über den stereotypen Cast problemlos hinweghelfen. Gory Action trifft auf Situationskomik und schafft etwas, dass Fernsehunterhaltung in den letzten Jahren selten geschafft hat: Class überrascht uns. So sehr, dass wir eigentlich nicht mal den Doctor gebraucht hätten. Der wollte auch eigentlich gar nicht bei der neuen Coal Hill Academy vorbeischauen, sondern wollte eigentlich zum Friseur, wenn man sich das Styling so anschaut. Aber um was geht es in Class? An der ehemaligen Coal Hill School verschwinden Schüler. Denn zwei Außerirdische im vom Doctor ausgesuchten Asyl haben ihre Todfeinde angelockt. Nicht nur die Schulnerds werden in die Geschehnisse mit reingezogen, sondern auch der Rugby-Star und Schulliebling. Auch der Quotenschwule darf nicht fehlen. Ungewöhnlich vielleicht, dass die Schulnerds hier aus einem Mauerblümchen mit nach einem Unfall behinderter Mutter und einer dunkelhäutigen Streberin mit Freundschaft zum Rugby-Star bestehen. Was genau passiert und warum der Doctor eigentlich gar nicht hätte auftreten müssen, könnt ihr in diesem Podcast hören oder euch selbst ansehen. Die Musik in der psychedelisch inszenierten Opening Sequenz ist übrigens eine gekürzte Version von "Up All Night" von Alex Clare. Leider konnten wir nicht herausfinden, wer der verantwortliche Director of Photography ist. Solltet ihr da mehr wissen als wir: Gebt Bescheid. Die Executive Producers Patrick Ness, Steven Moffat und Brian Minchin machen in jedem Fall einen guten Job. Daher sehen unsere Wertungen auch so aus: Class in der imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5079788/
With New York Comic-Con upon us, the Doctor Who news is (at last) coming fast and furious with two(!) trailers for Class out in the wild and a panel featuring Steven Moffat, Peter Capaldi, Matt Lucas, Brian Minchin and new companion Pearl Mackie at the con teasing what's in store for the Christmas special and beyond! And with Chris off in the UK foraging for beer and scotch eggs, it was up to friend of the show Chip Sudderth to ably assume the third chair to cogitate upon matters Who with the Two Who Rule. We also have a report from Kim and Sage of Head Over Feels direct from NYCC! It's a cornucopia of news on this, the most Canadian of Thanksgivings. Links: – Doctor Who returns in “The Return of Doctor Mysterio” – Full NYCC Doctor Who on BBC America Panel – Classic series Doctor Who writer to write for Series 10 – Doctor Who Facebook Live chat on Space – Full NYCC Class panel – New Class trailer #1 – New Class trailer #2 – Interview with new Doctor Who script editor Nick Lambon – The Guardian interview with Pearl Mackie – Long Island Doctor Who updates – Doctor Who: Twelve Doctors of Christmas book, including free download – Digital version of Doctor Who pinball game released – Doctor Who wins Welsh BAFTA for Special and Visual Effects – Peter Capaldi nominated for Scottish BAFTA With: – Kim and Sage from Head Over Feels – Chip from Two-Minute Time Lord
In what was the start of a wild weekend of unexpected news regarding Doctor Who, the BBC released a statement that with the airing of Series 10 of the revived program, six-year head writer and executive producer Steven Moffat would be stepping down from his position, and handing the reins over to Broadchurch showrunner Chris Chibnall. While many were aware that Moffat was actively seeking his successor (odds favoring veterans and insiders like Brian Minchin, among others), the news that it would be […]
Our second and final show from the Radio Times Festival back in September features Peter Capaldi, Steven Moffatt and Brian Minchin appolgizes for the audio quality of this which was far from perfect even for those attending. End Theme: Dr Who(Quacky and Bizarre mix) by Rat Souffle You can see my photos of the Radio Times Festival here https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157659102892021 also there is some video of the panel here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ34jTgb9JY The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/ If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.
SHOW NOTES: Welcome to our eleventh edition of the Cult TV Insider.1 min 10 secs: TORCHWOOD ROUNDTABLE – PART 1. The first part of our special edition of the Cult TV Insider, where we focus on the scripting of TORCHWOOD. Our guests are:BRIAN MINCHIN is a Script Editor in BBC Wales Drama. Currently working on the "Torchwood", he has also been Script Editor on "Belonging", plus a 30 minute drama by Cath Tregenna "Stick or Twist", and other TV and Radio programmes. Originally from Aberystwyth he has worked for several Welsh independent companies and produced many short films with Sgrin Wales and ITV Wales.CATH TREGENNA, after several years working as an actress on stage and in television, started writing on BBC Wales' home grown drama, "Belonging". She went on to create and write the series The Bench set in a small town magistrates' court before becoming one of the regular team of Casualty writers. As well as story-lining "Pobol y Cwm", she has co-written two series of "Cowbois ac Injans", a comedy drama for S4C with her brother, Jon Tregenna, and now writes primarily for Torchwood. Her theatre play, Art and Guff had a run in Soho Arts Theatre in 2001.17 mins 45 secs: TV THEMED MUSIC OF THE WEEK. Jukebox Zeros play "Film Noir Love" for us.21 mins 55 secs: TORCHWOOD ROUNDTABLE – PART 2. Brian and Cath are joined by LINDSEY ALFORD, a script editor on "Doctor Who" and "The Sarah Jane Adventures", who previously took on the same duties for "Casualty".Visit our forums to give your feedback at www.culttv.info.Find out more about the Cult TV Festival Weekender at www.cult.tv.This edition was recorded at the Cardiff Comedy Day, hosted by the British Society of Comedy Writers - find out more at www.bscw.co.uk. You can download this eleventh issue via the following link:www.culttv.net/podcast/CTVInsider011_260307.mp3Be seeing you!CULT TV INSIDER - News, Reviews and Interviews in the worlds of extraordinary fictional television - Details at www.CultTVinsider.com