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Gleich zwei britische Serien aus der Arte-Mediathek sind uns in dieser Woche untergekommen. Zum einen hat uns eine Hörerin auf "Douglas is cancelled" (55:15) aufmerksam gemacht, in der Steven Moffatt sich Cancel Culture und #Metoo annimmt - wobei man sich als erstes fragt, ob ein alter, weißer Mann der richtige Botschafter für diese Themen. Aber zumindest die dritte Folge ist eine, die lange in Erinnerung bleibt wie Michael, Holger und Rüdiger finden. Das gilt auch für "Mr. Bates gegen die Post" (40:17), die nicht nur einen wahren Skandal aus Großbritannien nacherzählt, sondern aufgrund ihrer großen Erfolgs auch einiges dafür getan hat, dass er endlich richtig aufgerollt wird. Während die beiden Arte-Serien das Blut hochkochen lassen, ist Netflix' neue Murder Mystery "The Residence" (6:45) eher eine "Schnurre", wie nicht nur Holger findet. Dass der Achtteiler mit Ozu Aduba mehr als "Knives Out - Die Serie" ist, liegt an ihrem ungewöhnliches Setting - das Weiße Hauses - und an ihren spannenden Einblicken, die sie in das Leben in den Wohngemächern der 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue liefert. Und zu guter Letzt sprechen wir auf vielfachen Wunsch (und weil wir selbst eine Therapiesitzung brauchen) im Rückblick (und mit leichten Spoilern) über die zweite Staffel des Apple-Hits "Severance" (1:11:56) und versuchen zu ergründen was dort unserer Meinung nach schiefgelaufen ist. Cold-Open-Frage: "Warum wechselt ,Presumed Innocent' bei Preisverleihungen von Drama zu Limitierter Serie?"
It's our week before the week before Christmas episode, which as we all know if the most meaningful of them all. This week on the podcast we look at the film everyone is too embarrassed to buy a ticket to: Kraven The Hunter. There's also the quietly excellent Steven Moffatt series Douglas Is Cancelled. And hen there's Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow's new Netflix comedy No Good Deed.
Joining me, Kelly-Anne Taylor, for the first episode of this brand-new series of the Radio Times Podcast, is the Scottish actress who took Hollywood by storm, Karen Gillan. Born and raised in Inverness, she moved to London aged 18 to pursue acting – after two weeks at drama school, she dropped out and worked in a pub until she was cast in a role that would change her life – the brilliant Amy Pond in Dr Who. Since then, she's conquered Hollywood with her role as Nebula in the Marvel film franchise. In this episode, we discuss losing your anonymity, the pressures placed on women's bodies and her brand new show Douglas is Cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ian and Nathan settle down to review the first four episodes of the new series of Doctor Who. Written by Russell T Davies and Steven Moffatt. Starring Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson.
Steven Moffatt returns to Doctor Who with a massive, high concept idea but does it work for us or does it fizzle out weakly!?The Doctor steps on a minefield and things go from tense to tenser as the situation escalates in Boom.Filled with sharp character moments, catchphrases, sparkling dialogue and big ideas, Boom is the first Moffatt script since he left the show in 2017.We dismantle the minefield and tackle the new episode, discussing...Ruby - a blonde Clara?Being offended by some aspects of this episode and the Doctors characterManufactured tensionDragging it outSusan TwistPlus we hear from fellow fans with their thoughts on the episode too!Be sure to let us know what you thought of this one!Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast!Support the Show. Subscribe to Who Corner to Corner on your podcast app to make sure you don't miss an episode! Now available to watch on YouTube! Join the Doctor Who chat with us and other fans on Twitter and Facebook! Visit the Who Corner to Corner website and see our back catalogue of episodes! Enjoying what we do? Consider joining our Explorers Subscription plan for more content! Who Corner to Corner: Great guests and 100% positive Doctor Who chat!
2011 - A Good Man Goes to War sets up a huge mid season finale that brings everything to a little baby who is the most important person. Amy and Rory's baby is cute but there has to be more than that. Its Doctor Who. We take a look at this episode and talk about why writer Steven Moffatt is so confusing at times. Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/user-432517125 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GallifreyanGazette
Tune in (so to speak) and listen to Time Ram attempting the impossible: taking Steven Moffatt's finely tuned episode "Let's Kill Hitler" and attempting to cram it into the Jon Pertwee era! I mean, what are we like? It might help that we've already done "A Good Man Goes to War" (Time Ram 005) and come up with a possible River Song parentage in "The Return of Dr Mysterio" (Time Ram 031). Or it might not. It's the episode otherwise known as "A National Socialist Dictator F***'s Us Up!"
In this episode, Diane and Andy discuss the captivating Season 2 opener of THE WHITE LOTUS (HBO) and the fascinating Netflix drama THE INSIDE MAN. We also talk about the new Netflix comedy BLOCKBUSTER and if people will want to recall the days of Blockbuster rentals.
In celebration of the first teaser for RTD and David Tennant coming back.
We've reached the end of an ambitious and controversial series of Doctor Who, and so we've all gathered at Demons' Run to find the answers to some pressing questions. What were the high points and low points of the series? Amy's pregnancy arc — tasteless or distateful? Who was our favourite guest star? And, finally, what is the First Question, and who will eventually answer it? It's our Series 6 Retrospective. Notes and links Thank you to everyone who helped us out by contributing questions to this episode: Mark Cockram, Frazer Gregory, Si Hart, DJ Alpha-T, and Blaine Coughlan. Richard says that he things that the science-fiction ideas which Steven Moffatt introduces in this season are ideas from the so-called Golden Era of literary Science fiction, and he names two possible inspirations: Hugo Gernsback, who founded Amazing Stories and who gave his name to the Hugo Awards, and Ray Bradbury. Follow us Nathan is on Twitter as @nathanbottomley, Todd is @ToddBeilby and Richard is @RichardLStone. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow the podcast on Twitter at @FTEpodcast. We're also on Facebook, and you can check out our website at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, or we'll come over to your house and savagely critique the performance of your children. And more You can find Jodie into Terror, our flashcast on the Whittaker Era of Doctor Who, at jodieintoterror.com, at @JodieIntoTerror on Twitter, on Apple Podcasts, and wherever podcasts can be found. Our James Bond commentary podcast is called Bondfinger, and you can find that at bondfinger.com, at @bondfingercast on Twitter, on Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else as well. Keep an eye out in the coming days for our Christmas Special, in which we return to our roots for a roundtable discussion of the latest Bond film, No Time to Die. We can also be heard on the Blakes 7 podcast Maximum Power, which is also releasing a retrospective this week: it's the Series A retrospective. And finally, there's our new Star Trek commentary podcast, Untitled Star Trek Project, featuring Nathan and friend-of-the-podcast Joe Ford. In our most recent episode, we watched an episode of Deep Space Nine's final series: Take Me Out to the Holosuite.
This week, the Doctor and River Song get married in an episode that completely rewrites itself before our very eyes, and the eyepatch anecdote makes its triumphant return to the show. You are all cordially invited to The Wedding of River Song. Notes and links Richard identifies some possible inspirations for this episode, including Cloud Atlas (2004) by David Mitchell and The Master and Margarita (1967) by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov. Nathan mentions Steven Moffatt's adaptation of Dracula (2020), in which two of the three episodes use the same narrative framing technique he uses in this episode, where the events of the episode start to impinge on the story being told in flashback at the start of the episode. Steven B calls The Doctor's Wife a “nerd-baiting title” in our episode on that story, called, appropriately Nerd-Baiting Title. Nathan levels the same accusation against the title of this story. Follow us Nathan is on Twitter as @nathanbottomley, Simon is @simonmoore72, Todd is @ToddBeilby and Richard is @RichardLStone. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow the podcast on Twitter at @FTEpodcast. We're also on Facebook, and you can check out our website at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, or we'll confound reality and narrative repeatedly until you don't even know what your name is any more. And more You can find Jodie into Terror, our flashcast on the Whittaker Era of Doctor Who, at jodieintoterror.com, at @JodieIntoTerror on Twitter, on Apple Podcasts, and wherever podcasts can be found. We've completed our coverage of Flux, so you can go back and relieve the highs and lows of the most recent series of Doctor Who with us. Our James Bond commentary podcast is called Bondfinger, and you can find that at bondfinger.com, at @bondfingercast on Twitter, on Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else as well. We can also be heard on the Blakes 7 podcast Maximum Power, which will be discussing the Series A finale this week, and which will be back next week with a Series A retrospective. And finally, there's our new Star Trek commentary podcast, Untitled Star Trek Project, featuring Nathan and friend-of-the-podcast Joe Ford. In our most recent episode, we watched our first episode of Enterprise, with predictably horrifying results.
This is the one where the Doctor has an existential crisis but then gets over it, the companions do a whole lot of stuff on their own, and Chibs undercuts all of Steven Moffatt's work and Matt Smith's last episode. The post 177 Ascension of the Cybermen & The Timeless Children appeared first on Noobs & the Whovian.
This is the one where the Doctor has an existential crisis but then gets over it, the companions do a whole lot of stuff on their own, and Chibs undercuts all of Steven Moffatt's work and Matt Smith's last episode. You can find us at noobsandthewhovian.com, facebook.com/noobsandthewhovian, and twitter.com/noobswhovian and email us at noobsandthewhovian@gmail.com. Please subscribe and leave a rating wherever you found us, and share us with a friend. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/noobsandthewhovian.
Change Makers: Leadership, Good Business, Ideas and Innovation
Mark rose to prominence 25 years ago, as part of the hugely influential team behind The League of Gentlemen. Alongside Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith and Jeremy Dyson, the four brought their unique brand of humour to the mainstream, creating a critically-acclaimed series combining laughter, irreverence and horror. Mark’s career has taken him from Dr Who to Dracula, Wolf Hall to Westeros and perhaps most notably, 221B Baker Street as the co-creator of the BBC’s Sherlock alongside Steven Moffatt, where he also took a star turn as the eponymous Holmes’ brother, Mycroft. A story Mark is helping to tell today is that of Britain’s LGBTQ+ history, as a supporter of Queer Britain.
Recorded at SDCC in the summer of 2013, it features interviews with Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, show runner Steven Moffatt,
I have two show runners in Jeremy Carver of Supernatural and Steven Moffatt of Doctor Who from SDCC. Spotlight has Lucas Bryant talking a darker new season for Haven.
From the red carpet at the Paley Center in New York, I chat with the new doctor, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, the new companion and Executive Producer and show runner, Steven Moffatt. Also joing the interview line were Executive Producers Piers Wenger and producer Beth Willis. Special thanks to the Paley Center and BBC America.
Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the episode’s failings which include shoddy dialogue, questionable character decisions, and a failure to significantly advance the overall plot. Still, we both like the addition of Henry’s former boyfriend Josh, and consider the first stages of Jenna’s exploration of her sexual identity. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s five episodes into Netflix’s The Witcher and points out one of the more intriguing Netflix offerings that’s dropped in the past few weeks – the Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffatt interpretation of the Dracula tale. Not surprisingly, Wayne talks about the return of Doctor Who and gives the Series 12 premiere high marks. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders how Josh’s introduction affects Henry’s attitude and whether Townes’ sister might play a role in Jenna’s search. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave B Wayne C-
Siskoid and Ashford discuss the penultimate episode Dark Water by Steven Moffatt. Cyberman, Missy, Rachel Talalay, and Peter Capaldi being the president of the Earth! Right on!! Please write us at prydonian.post@gmail.com
Back in 2005 when Doctor Who returned to our television screens there were a few episodes that really demonstrated that the show had potential to be amazing. Written by Steven Moffatt, The Empty Child and The Doctor Dances were two episodes that really gave us a glimpse at the potential this show had. Does it still hold up though? Notes Music by PJM25595/Dalekium https://soundcloud.com/pjm25595 Podcast and Blog at http://kotwg.blogspot.com/p/podcast.html
In their special salute to the Peter Capaldi Era, Shannon and Stylin' Steve overcome ice storms, power failures, and illness to come together and review the first 9 issues of Titan Comic's Twelfth Doctor comic series, the BBC Books novel Silhouette, and the 2017 Christmas Special. Featuring blistering rants on the anti-Jodies! A loving reminiscence of the local bookstore where it all started! Cheering for the dying days of Steven Moffatt's producership! Praise for the craftsmanship of local nerd businesses! Speculations over the Candy Jar Books Brigadier authorship controversy! And finally...a look at the days ahead for the podcast, sailing through uncharted waters of no new TV adventures. Join us for the first episode of 2018!
The Fandom Files is joined by Simon Guerrier, a lifelong fan of Doctor Who — literally, his first memory is of a Simon Baker-era Doctor Who episode. He turned what was once a very lonely passion into a career; Guerrier is now a renown writer of Doctor Who books, encyclopedias, audio dramas, and documentaries. On the day of the latest Doctor Who Christmas special, Simon explains how he went from writing terrible fan fiction as a kid to writing about (and for) one of the hottest shows in the world! He also reflects on the Steven Moffat era, which ends today! Follow us on Twitter: @FandomFilesSYFY!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's Eleven and Amy Pond, a future Queen of England and a space Cetacean. AKA, another day at the office for Steven Moffatt. And we talk 13's costume reveal as well as a Companion File for Amy Pond.
Now that series 10 is over, our year of loves and lasts continues with a love. A lot of love. Two episodes of love, in fact! Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we dip back into series 2 with a two-parter that Deb just loves: "The Impossible Planet" and "The Satan Pit". Do you love these eps like we do? Do you find the same bits a tad uncomfortable? Other bits? No bits? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered: Tansy's household is squeeful over the trailer for the Xmas special--especially because BILL IS BACK! Erika recommends a couple videos from San Diego ComicCon: the BritBox classic Doctor Who panel hosted by our pal Kyle! Empire Magazine's interview with Steven Moffatt, Peter Capaldi, and Mark Gatiss! Deb mourns the loss of Deborah Watling, but is gladdened by the outpouring of love from the fan community. thanks our commenters for showcasing fandom at its best! Bonus link: Erika prepares to watch "The Satan Pit"
Happy Birthday to me -- Aaron here, and in case you're wondering, we recorded Episode 58 on the eve of my 41st birthday. I'm totally still accepting presents, if you feel so inclined. And given the nature of this special event, my lovely wife Kelly joined Jack and myself as our special guest. Get ready for a heaping helping of alcohol, cake and rambling about television. NEWS: Last Friday, Apple poached Sony TV’s co-presidents Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht leading to rumors of layoffs at Sony while also bringing Apple’s presence in the TV game back in a big way. HBO is once again developing a "Watchmen" TV series, this time with Damon Lindelof -- the showrunner of "Leftovers" (yay!) who is also the writer behind "Prometheus" and some of the dumbest "LOST" episodes (boo!). The CW is once again developing a "Supernatural" spin-off idea. "The Wayward Sisters" would follow Sheriff Jody Mills as she leads a “group of troubled young women, all of them orphaned by supernatural tragedy. Under Mills’ training and protection, these women will emerge as a supreme monster-fighting force.” The plan is to introduce the series via a backdoor pilot episode airing as part of "Supernatural’s" upcoming 13th season. We have a new premiere date for "Star Trek: Discovery": September 24. The series premiere will air on CBS and CBS All Access, with all the following episodes set to air solely on the network’s streaming platform. NBC Universal has officially green-lit a "Downton Abbey" movie. No word yet on which members of the original cast will appear in the film -- it’s set to begin production in 2018. "Sherlock" creators Steven Moffatt and Mark Gatniss are setting their sights on "Dracula." They’re planning to present the series in 90-minute episodes, much like Sherlock, while dipping into the Bram Stoker story. No network is attached as of yet, but it’ll probably go to BBC … right? After an internal investigation, ABC will resume shooting this season of "Bachelor in Paradise" in Mexico. Parent company, Warner Brothers, viewed the tape of the whole thing -- which makes this so much more icky -- the company has decided that no wrong-doing occurred. Contestant Corinne Olympios will be continuing her own investigation through her personal attorney. CMT will not be acquiring "Last Man Standing," after all. The next Spike TV roast will be of Alec Baldwin with Kate McKinnon, Jack McBrayer, Julianne Moore, Jane Krakowski and Tracy Morgan all set to attend. The special will air on July 9. AARON’S LOSERS: "So You Think You Can Dance," "Flaked," "The Ranch" and "The Mist" JACK’S LOSERS: "Blood Drive"AARON’S FENCERS: "Blood Drive" and "American Gods"JACK’S FENCERS: "Cardinal," "Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level" and "Legends of Chamberlain Heights" AARON’S WINNERS: "World of Dance," "Wrecked," "Silicon Valley," "Better Call Saul," "Twin Peaks" and "Preacher"JACK’S WINNERS: "Handmaid’s Tale," "F is for Family" and "T.J. Miller: Meticulously Ridiculous" Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and comment! Find us on Twitter at: @PunchDrunk_TV, @flatlinejack and @aaronflux Join the conversation on Facebook.
This week Steven Moffatt is back on writing duties with Extremis. And as usual, his writing seems to divide fandom so will this happen to Phil and Paul? After 5 weeks of cracking Doctor Who stories, will this story bring all this to an end? Listen as the pair of them solve mysteries they themselves have created and also hear what the listeners thought in our regular feedback section! And in the news this week, Eric Pringle passes away aged 82, a new Doctor Who game for your mobile and of course, Omega's Stats Corner!
In this episode, Paul and Phil put on their skating boots and head out onto the Thin Ice to review this weeks Doctor Who! Is this going to be 3 out of 3 for the Who's He? lads (ok, Phil wobbled a bit last week)? Will Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie continue their amazing on screen chemistry? Well, the answer is a resounding yes to both questions as they both enjoy the hell out of Sarah Dollard's 19th century set romp! We also find out what you at home thought as well in our listener feedback section. And in the news, Steven Moffatt to attend this years Hay Festival and that's about it! But there is Omega's Stats Corner and Tat Corner to fill the void!
Starting our review of the final Peter Capaldi outing - season 10 we give our post-broadcast thoughts on The Pilot by Steven Moffatt, which introduces Pearl Mackie as new companion Bill Potts.
Chan and Riley are joined by comedian Erika Curry as they continue their Starter Kit run with the Matt Smith debut adventure, 'The Eleventh Hour.' Riley fangirls out about being fangirled, Chan slowly learns his own name and Erika is full of questions about nurses and "magic wands." Will Erika abandon her fiance to go running away on the TARDIS, or will she be swayed by a fancy endorsement deal? Is this podcast protected? Tell us on Twitter at @RegeneratesPod, and let us know what Eleventh Doctor episode would have been in your Starter Kit!
To celebrate the second birthday of Gallifrey Stands we look back at the interviews we have had with the Doctors and Doctor Squee recants the tales of the times he met the Doctors when the mics weren't on! With Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Peter Capaldi, Colum Sanson-Regan, Sophie Aldred, Andrew Cartmel, Sarah Sutton, Steven Moffatt, Igrid Oliver, Jenna Coleman & Michelle Gomez. Gallifrey Stands is sponsored by http://www.DottiesCharms.co.uk. Check out the Doctor Who range today. Whovian Round-Up is by http://indiemacuser.com/ Gallifrey Stands can be found at on twitter @DoctorSquee, by email GallifreyStandsPodcast@gmail.com, on stitcher, iTunes, The Tangent-Bound Network & http://gallifreystandspodcast.podbean.com & on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1481026762176392/ You can buy the GallifreyStands lipbalm @ https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/209093664/gallifrey-stands-geek-stix-inspired-by?ref=shop_home_active_12Please support our Pod-Pals too: DisAfterDark Justgive me a few minutes AMAudioMedia TangentBoundNetwork
Greetings, Captains! You’re listening to EPISODE 264 OF PRIORITY ONE PODCAST, your weekly report on all things Star Trek! This episode was recorded LIVE on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 and made available for download or streaming on Monday, April 4th, 2016 at PriorityOnePodcast.com! This week, we’re Trekking Out what could be a breakthrough in interstellar propulsion, and there’s more news about the new Star Trek TV series. In STONews, Mark and Kenna are breaking down the latest announcements about Season 11.5 new content. Later, Cookie and Elijah take a look at what’s On Screen, and Jayce is here with another literary review. As usual, before we wrap up the show, we'll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages. TOPICS DISCUSSED Priority One Podcast 2016 Listener Survey Trek It Out Scientists make possible breakthrough in interstellar propulsion Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffatt joins the crew of the new Star Trek series Star Trek Online News Steering from the bridge coming in Season 11.5 DPS parsing now built-in On Screen Discord (via IMDb) Trek Lit 101 Mad Magazine's Star Blecch This week’s Community Questions: What's your favourite My Little Pony character? Let us know YOUR thoughts on this week's episode by commenting below! BE SURE TO VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PREMIER STAR TREK ONLINE PODCAST! Priority One Productions is always looking for new team members that have a passion for Star Trek. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well-known outlet for your work. If you have a skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience along with a few writing samples to INCOMING@PRIORITYONEPODCAST.COM Did you miss any of our great Blogs last week? Stop by THIS LINK and see for yourself! How about our latest Video Release? You can also follow us on the social media sites! We’re on Facebook! Head over to WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PRIORITYONEPODCAST and say, “Hi!” Or, Check us out on Twitter via @PRIORITYONEPOD for show times and other cool stuff. Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Leave a comment below or CONTACT US via our handy web form! Enjoy the show!
Greetings, Captains! You're listening to EPISODE 264 OF PRIORITY ONE PODCAST, your weekly report on all things Star Trek! This episode was recorded LIVE on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 and made available for download or streaming on Monday, April 4th, 2016 at PriorityOnePodcast.com! This week, we're Trekking Out what could be a breakthrough in interstellar propulsion, and there's more news about the new Star Trek TV series. In STONews, Mark and Kenna are breaking down the latest announcements about Season 11.5 new content. Later, Cookie and Elijah take a look at what's On Screen, and Jayce is here with another literary review. As usual, before we wrap up the show, we'll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages. TOPICS DISCUSSED Priority One Podcast 2016 Listener Survey Trek It Out Scientists make possible breakthrough in interstellar propulsion Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffatt joins the crew of the new Star Trek series Star Trek Online News Steering from the bridge coming in Season 11.5 DPS parsing now built-in On Screen Discord (via IMDb) Trek Lit 101 Mad Magazine's Star Blecch This week's Community Questions: What's your favourite My Little Pony character? Let us know YOUR thoughts on this week's episode by commenting below! BE SURE TO VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PREMIER STAR TREK ONLINE PODCAST! Priority One Productions is always looking for new team members that have a passion for Star Trek. Please know that all of our positions are volunteer, but we do offer a well-known outlet for your work. If you have a skill that you believe could enhance our content, then send your contact information and experience along with a few writing samples to INCOMING@PRIORITYONEPODCAST.COM Did you miss any of our great Blogs last week? Stop by THIS LINK and see for yourself! How about our latest Video Release? You can also follow us on the social media sites! We're on Facebook! Head over to WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PRIORITYONEPODCAST and say, “Hi!” Or, Check us out on Twitter via @PRIORITYONEPOD for show times and other cool stuff. Liked this episode? Totally hated it? Leave a comment below or CONTACT US via our handy web form! Enjoy the show!
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.
An interview with Lisa Bowerman, Doctor Who writers Panel with Steven Moffatt, Toby Whithouse & Jamie Mathieson and we talk to our friends Paul Gee & Susan Hewitt about Heaven Sent, Jessica Jones starring David Tennent and the experience of the Doctor Who Festival.Gallifrey Stands is sponsored by http://www.DottiesCharms.co.uk. Check out the Doctor Who range today. The Whovian round up is brought to you by http://indiemacuser.co.uk Please check out Paul Gee's WhoNews in your phones app store & at http://www.who-news.com/ Find Susan Hewitt's excellent David Tennant & Peter Capaldi sites here www.david-tennant-news.com/ & http://www.peter-capaldi-news.com/ Gallifrey Stands can be found at on twitter @DoctorSquee, by email GallifreyStandsPodcast@gmail.com, on The Tangent Bound Network, stitcher, iTunes & http://gallifreystandspodcast.podbean.com & on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1481026762176392/ You can buy the GallifreyStands lipbalm @ https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/209093664/gallifrey-stands-geek-stix-inspired-by?ref=shop_home_active_12
After being away last week, a returning Phil and Ghostbuster Paul tackle not only The Zygon Invasion but also The Zygon Inversion in a podcast episode that Phil lovingly refers to as a "double banker". And what a 2 parter! With it's themes of tolerance, terrorism and a damn fine performance from Peter Capaldi (seriously, give that man an Oscar, a BAFTA, an Emmy, whatever! Give him something!) and Jenna Coleman, the Who's He? Podcast review what could be the best story since the show was revived in 2005 (hey, that rhymes!). And in the news this week, Steven Moffatt quashes the rumours that series 10 will only be 6 episodes, while Peter Capaldi chastises the BBC for the scheduling times for series 9 (hey, that rhymed again, I'm on a roll!) and in Omega's Tat Corner, Character Options and Toys R Us do a deal to bring you dolly tat! All this plus listener feedback!
Episode 43 – J.R Southall makes a dramatic return appearance hanging from the bottom of a Police Box carried by helicopter to help us close out our ‘terrible two’s celebrations. Once again, we venture into the minefield that is known as Death in Heaven and hopefully emerge unscathed. We then look at the topic of Doctor Who biopics – which period of the show would we like to see dramatized? and what Target Book's novelists would we like to see adapt Nu Who stories into prose. Rob and J.R also discuss their publishing work and their approaches to it. We then venture back into the minefield, this time stark naked to dare ask the question that has stumped philosophers for the last 2000 years - who is the better writer - Steven Moffatt or Aaron Sorkin?
Episode 43 – J.R Southall makes a dramatic return appearance hanging from the bottom of a Police Box carried by helicopter to help us close out our ‘terrible two’s celebrations. Once again, we venture into the minefield that is known as Death in Heaven and hopefully emerge unscathed. We then look at the topic of Doctor Who biopics – which period of the show would we like to see dramatized? and what Target Book's novelists would we like to see adapt Nu Who stories into prose. Rob and J.R also discuss their publishing work and their approaches to it. We then venture back into the minefield, this time stark naked to dare ask the question that has stumped philosophers for the last 2000 years - who is the better writer - Steven Moffatt or Aaron Sorkin?
Episode 37 - With the lack of any real news reminding us of the wilderness years, Mark talks about his experience at the Whoniverse convention and with Steven Moffatt staying around for Season 10 and does he now need to buy an Hawaiian shirt? As requested by two of our listeners we present a extended edition of our 'Dragged from the Archives' segment We dive headlong into the aftermath of Season 24 where bile and rage ensued but will your two trusty podcasters survive by the skin of their teeth ? All this plus readers letters and Mad Max: Fury Road!
Episode 37 - With the lack of any real news reminding us of the wilderness years, Mark talks about his experience at the Whoniverse convention and with Steven Moffatt staying around for Season 10 and does he now need to buy an Hawaiian shirt? As requested by two of our listeners we present a extended edition of our 'Dragged from the Archives' segment We dive headlong into the aftermath of Season 24 where bile and rage ensued but will your two trusty podcasters survive by the skin of their teeth ? All this plus readers letters and Mad Max: Fury Road!
This week Phil and Paul continue with their retrospective of series 3 with a look back at Gridlock. What will they make of this story after all this time and do they think it's a rollicking good adventure or a big disappointment? In making their minds up, they get into a bit of a disagreement over Martha Jones character and Paul spoils an otherwise lighthearted piece of banter concerning corpse disposal. And in the news this week, there is plenty of update on the Mark Gatiss drama An Adventure in Space and Time, news of series 8 straight from the mouth of Steven Moffatt and in Omega's Tat Corner, Paul's lonely existence is called into question with his methods of seduction.
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Synopsis During a visit to an art gallery with , the Doctor's interest is caught by a painting of a church by Vincent van Gogh: there's a face in the window of the church – a curious, shadowed creepy face with a beak and nasty eyes. The Doctor is worried, and is sure he has seen the face somewhere before. There is only one thing for it: a trip in the TARDIS back to , so the Doctor can find out from the artist himself. Plot The Doctor and Amy looking at van Gogh's painting of the Church at Auvers. In a field of wheat, something begins running through it, scaring the crows away, while an artist paints the scene. The same painting, years later, hangs in the Musée d'Orsay in . A man, Dr. Black, in glasses and a bowtie tells a group of people that the painting is one of van Gogh's last paintings and that the last few months of his life were the most astonishing months of his artistic outpouring. As he compares van Gogh to , the Doctor and pass behind him, admiring the pieces of art around them. Amy thanks the Doctor for bringing her to the museum and asks why he is being so nice to her. The Doctor defends himself and Amy says that she was only joking, asking why he was being so serious. Dr. Black tells the group the value of van Gogh's work today, tens of millions, and compares it with the value of it when van Gogh died, the value of a sofa and some chairs. A child says "He's the doctor." Thinking it is him, the Doctor turns around, only to discover the children are looking at a picture of van Gogh's doctor. Amy grabs the Doctor's hand and pulls him towards a painting of a church. As the Doctor admires the work, he notices something in the window of the church. Amy asks if it is a face and the Doctor tells her that it is, and that it isn't a nice face. The Doctor approaches Dr. Black, interrupting his talk and asks him when the painting was painted, asking him to skip a long speech. Dr. Black tells him that it was probably between the first and third of June in 1890. The Doctor thanks him, then the two men compliment each others bow ties. The Doctor then grabs Amy's hand and pulls her away. She asks about looking at the rest of the paintings, but he shoves her ahead, telling her that it is a matter of life and death, and that they must talk to Vincent van Gogh. The materializes and the Doctor and Amy exit. The Doctor tells Amy the plan, to find van Gogh, wait for him to take them to the church, then defeat the monster. Amy exclaims that it will be easy, but the Doctor disagrees. He says that van Gogh will probably be in the local café and describes it. Amy flicks through her van Gogh guide and finds a painting of it. The Doctor tells her that that painting is the one, then Amy points out that the real café is right infront of them. The Doctor approaches the owner and asks about Vincent van Gogh. The owner disappears inside, so the Doctor asks the waitresses. The waitresses tell the Doctor and Amy that van Gogh is a mad drunk who never pays his bills. The Doctor tells them he's a good painter and the two women just laugh at him. As the Doctor sits at a table, a man follows the owner out of the café and tries to bargain with him, one painting for a drink. The Doctor points to the man and mouths to Amy that he is van Gogh. The owner says that the painting is no good, and tells van Gogh to either pay for drinks or get out. The Doctor offers to either pay for van Gogh's drink or to buy the painting, to which van Gogh asks who the Doctor is. The Doctor tells him that he is new in town, to which van Gogh tells him three things; that he pays for his own drinks, that no-one buys his paintings lest they be laughed out of town and that Amy is cute, but the Doctor should not interfere. Van Gogh returns to bargaining with the owner who still refuses to give him a drink, until Amy interferes and tells the two to shut up. She tells the owner that she will buy a bottle of wine, and will share it with whomever she wishes, looking at van Gogh. The owner agrees and follows Amy inside. Inside, the Doctor and Amy talk with van Gogh. Van Gogh asks about Amy's accent and whether she comes from Holland. She replies "no" while the Doctor replies "yes" at the same time. The Doctor introduces himself properly as "the Doctor", which causes van Gogh to believe that he is a doctor sent by his brother to help him with his mental state. The Doctor laughs at the notion and points to a painting beside van Gogh. Amy says that it is one of her favourites, to which van Gogh tells her she's never seen it before. She covers up her mistake and van Gogh comments on her hair colour, so she comments on his. Vincent and Amy at the Café. The Doctor interrupts and asks Vincent if he has painted any churches lately and van Gogh tells him that he has been thinking about painting one church. The Doctor says that is good news, when someone screams, the Doctor says that that is not good news. Out in the street, the three find a girl who has been killed. The mother of the girl pushes her way through, then blames Vincent for her daughter's death. She and some of the crowd throw stones at Vincent, so the Doctor, Amy and Vincent leave immediately. The Doctor asks Vincent if a similar murder has happened before. Vincent tells him that there was one a week ago and the Doctor says he thought so. He tells Vincent that he must get home. Vincent asks where the Doctor and Amy are staying, which the Doctor takes as an invite to stay with him. Amy nervously laughs and follows the Doctor, Vincent in tail of the two. Outside Vincent's home, the Doctor comments on the dark and the starry night. Van Gogh says that Amy and the Doctor will be alright to stay with him for one night, and one night only. Amy exclaims that they will be staying with him and the Doctor tells her until he paints the church. Inside, van Gogh lights a lamp and apologizes about the "clutter", saying he must really clear it out. Vincent offers coffee and after seeing Vincent put coffee on one of his works, the Doctor tells him to be careful with his work and that they are precious. Vincent disagrees with the Doctor, but Amy tells Vincent that they are precious to her. The Doctor asks about the church, to which Vincent asks about his obsession with it. The Doctor asks about Vincent, and Vincent tells him that it seems to him the world offers much more than the normal eye can see. The Doctor agrees with him, glancing at Amy. Soon after, Vincent wildly talks about colours and how he can hear them, and how he thinks. The Doctor stares at Vincent saying that he believes he has had enough coffee. The Doctor asks where Amy is and a scream comes from outside. Vincent and the Doctor rush outside and find Amy on the ground, shaken, but not injured. The Doctor says not to worry that the attacker has gone, but Vincent screams and runs to get a fork. The Doctor tries to calm Vincent down, but Vincent runs towards them. Amy and the Doctor move to the side and van Gogh tells them to run. The Doctor agrees and tells Amy that Vincent is having a fit. The Doctor again tries to calm Vincent down, telling him that it is only him there, when something large knocks him off his feet. Amy shouts that she cannot see anything and asks what it is. The Doctor agrees that her question is good. He gets up and grabs a stick, telling Vincent he will help him fight it. Vincent asks the Doctor if he can see the creature too, to which the Doctor says he can, kind of, and finally not. The Doctor then gets hit again and thrown over a table, landing on his back. Vincent tells the Doctor that he couldn't see the creature. The Doctor returns to where the creature was, swinging his stick around, while Vincent attacks the creature and fends it off. Both Vincent and Amy watch as the Doctor continues to fight nothing, swinging his stick around. Vincent tells the Doctor that the creature has gone, to which the Doctor stops. The three return inside. The Doctor says that the creature was invisible, and asks Vincent what it looked like. Vincet says he'll show them and begins to paint over one of his paintings, much to the Doctor and Amy's horror. After he has finished, the Doctor takes the painting from van Gogh and gives Amy instructions to keep Vincent safe. Amy protests the Doctor going outside as it is dangerous, but the Doctor decides to still go, telling them he'll be back before they can say "where's he got to now?" The Doctor leaves and Amy turns back to Vincent. The Doctor screams "not that fast" to keep the two on their toes and says he'll be pretty fast, then leaves. The Doctor walks down the alleyways, seemingly being followed by the creature, but reaches the TARDIS before he comes to any danger. Inside, he drags a chest from one of the alcoves, talking to a specific item. He apologizes to the item, saying he thought it was just a useless, embarrassing present from his godmother, who had two heads and bad breath, on both the heads. He pulls out a machine attached to a mirror and puts it up on the TARDIS console. He links it up to the TARDIS and sticks his tongue out at it. The machine identifies the Doctor as "Doctor" and his home planet as and prints a copy out on the console's typewriter, including pictures of the first and incarnations. The Doctor then shows Vincent's drawing of the creature to the mirror in order to identify it. The machine first identifies it as a parrot, then a polar bear, both of which the Doctor dismisses. He then complains that the impressionists are not accurate enough and that it wouldn't happen with one of the "proper" painters, but then apologizes to Vincent. He says that Vincent will have to draw something better and throws the painting away behind him. The Doctor attempting to identify the 'invisible monster'. Leaving the TARDIS, now day, the Doctor alters the machine. The creature appears behind the Doctor, appearing in the mirror. The machine's "match" noise sounds and the Doctor says that there may be a time delay, but the machine always gets it in the end, not noticing the actual creature behind him. The Doctor reads the details on the creature, a , before noticing that it is directly behind him. The Doctor begins to run and hides behind a corner. He uses the mirror to see the creature charging towards him, before running again. He tries to slow the creature by blocking its path, and the creature hits its head on an archway. The Doctor hides behind another corner and sees the creature fleeing. He breathes a sigh of relief, before turning the corner and seeing Amy. Both of them scream and the Doctor says that she scared the living daylights out of him. Amy apologizes and says that she was bored of Vincent's snoring. The Doctor enters Vincent's room and opens the windows, letting in a flood of light and waking Vincent up. Vincet gets up as the Doctor leaves the room, telling Vincent that Amy brought him a present. Amy tells him she brought the present for saving her the previous night. Vincent looks out to see the outside surrounded by sunflowers. Amy suggests he paint the flowers, but Vincent says that they are not his favourite flower, much to the surprise of Amy and the Doctor. Vincent explains that he finds them complex, half-living and half-dying, a little disgusting, but a challenge. The Doctor tells Vincent he is sure he will rise to the challenge. Amy amidst the sunflowers. The Doctor shows Vincent a picture of the Krafayis, explaining how the species travels in space as a pack and that they are a brutal race; if one falls behind, the rest of the pack do not return for it. He explains that this particular one has been left behind, and like the other Krafayis abandoned across the universe, it will kill without mercy until killed, which they usually are not, given their invisibility. The Doctor tells Vincent that they are in a unique position of being able to stop this one if Vincent paints the church. Vincent asks about the monster, but the Doctor tells him that if he paints the church, the monster will come. Vincent agrees and the Doctor tells him that he and Amy will be no longer bothering him by the next day and will be gone. After Vincent has left the room, the Doctor tells Amy that taking Vincent is risky. Amy asks if it is riskier than normal. The Doctor checks to see that Vincent is not listening and tells Amy that if Vincent is killed, half the pictures in the Musée d'Orsay will disappear and that it will be their fault. The Doctor knocks on Vincent's door and enters. He finds Vincent on his bed crying. The Doctor asks if he can help. Vincent tells the Doctor that he and Amy will leave as everyone always leaves him, that he will be left with an empty heart and no hope. The Doctor tells Vincent that his experience is that there is always hope, but Vincent tells him that he does not have a full experience and that he knows it will not end well. The Doctor tries to console him, but Vincent gets angry and tells him to get out. The Doctor leaves. Amy asks the Doctor what is happening and the Doctor explains how delicate Vincent is, that he will eventually shoot himself, and that is why they should leave. After looking at some of Vincent's paintings, the Doctor says that he and Amy must go to the church and hope that the Krafayis still turns up. Before they can leave, Vincent appears at the door, fully clothed and ready to go, selecting a paintbrush. Amy, walking arm in arm with Vincent, tells him that she is sorry he is sad. He tells her that the moods he has last for weeks or even months, but that he can soldier on if she can. She tells him that she is not soldiering on but he says to her that he can hear the song of her sadness and points out that she is crying. He tells Amy that he understands but Amy replies, telling him that she does not. The Doctor, having listened to the conversation interrupts and proposes a plan. Vincent says that they will fight the creature, but the Doctor explains that it needs to be more developed, that he needs to be able to see the creature as well. Amy asks how the Doctor is supposed to see the monster, to which he replies that he has the answer inside a box he is carrying, giving praise to his godmother. Further up the road, the three see the funeral of the girl who was killed the previous night. They stand at the side of the road, Vincent having taken his hat off in respect, as the coffin passes with sunflowers on top. Amy asks the Doctor if he has a plan, to which he tells her that he doesn't, but something similarly greater. Vincent sets up his easle as the Doctor makes sure that he will be told when the creature appears. Vincent tells the Doctor that he is mad and not stupid. The Doctor begins to explain that he may not actually be mad, just deeply depressed, but Vincent tells him to shush, and that he is working. As Vincent paints, the Doctor talks about watching painting the Sistine Chaple, and how he winged because he was afraid of heights but Amy tells him to shush. Later he moves on to , and how he tried to advise him on his paintings. Much later, the Doctor, bored, asks if time normally passes really slowly and in the correct order. He stands up and tells Amy and Vincent that he can't stand an unpunctual alien attack. Amy asks if he is nervous, when Vincent tells the two that the monster is now at the window. The Doctor tells Amy and Vincent that he is going in, so Vincent tells him that he is going in too. The Doctor stresses that Vincent is Vincent van Gogh, and that he is not going in. Vincent protests that the Doctor is not armed, but the Doctor tells him that he is, with overconfidence, the machine and a small screwdriver. The Doctor says that all he needs to do is find the correct prozac setting to stun the creature. He gives Amy one simple instruction, not to follow him and signals to Vincent to watch her. Amy agrees and the Doctor heads towards the church. Vincent leans in towards Amy and asks if she will follow him, and she tells him that she will. Vincent then tells Amy that he loves her. Just outside the chapel, the Doctor opens his box and takes out the machine. He puts it on and before heading into the chapel, looks at a carving above the door, a carving of an angel slaying a dragon. Inside, the Doctor looks around for the Krafayis. Outside, Amy asks Vincent if the Krafayis has moved. Vincent tells her that it hasn't, but suddenly tells her that it has turned around. After approaching the window where the Krafayis was, the Doctor believes the creature has moved. Suddenly, a hand knocks the Doctor flying. Amy and Vincent hear the crash, look at each other and head inside to help the Doctor. The Doctor recovers from his fall and tries to stun the Krafayis. He runs towards a room when he bumps into Amy. The two of them hide in a confessions box to hide. While inside, the Doctor tells Amy to breath quieter. Amy says that she cannot, then believes that it has walked past them. Then the Krafayis begins attacking the confessions box, and the Doctor compliments its excellent hearing. Vincent then calls on the monster, fighting it with a chair, while telling Amy and the Doctor to get behind him. The Doctor, twice, tries to stun the Krafayis again but is unsuccessful and on the second attempt, the Krafayis actually seems to enjoy it. Vincent tells the Doctor to duck as the creature takes a swipe at him, then to move to his left. However, because of miscommunication, left being Vincent's left and not the Doctor's, the Doctor is hit by the monster against a wall. The Doctor suggests that they run like crazy and regroup, so Amy chooses the nearest room to hide in. They get in the room and attempt to close the door until the creature blocks it with its foot. Vincent, however, stands on the foot and the creature retreats. The Doctor begins to tell Amy and Vincent his plan, but accidentally calls Vincent, Rory. When Amy asks what the plan is, the Doctor tells her that the only plan he is sure of his that he will only use his sonic screwdriver to screw in screws in future. Vincent tells Amy and the Doctor to give him a second and that he will be back. The Doctor considers talking to the Krafayis and hearing his side of the story. Although he thinks the Krafayis may not be in the mood for it, the Doctor but tries anyway. The Doctor explains to the creature that he understands that it is trapped on the planet and alone, and tells it that he is also alone. Suddenly, the window behind them smashes open and the invisible creature jumps through. Vincent returns with his easle, holding the feet up, the spikes being used as a weapon. The Doctor asks what it is doing and is told it is feeling it's way around the room. The Doctor calls himself stupid and comments that he is getting old. The Doctor figures out that the Krafayis is blind and raises his voice when mentioning the fact it has perfect hearing. Vincent then tells them that it is now charging towards them. Vincent runs forward as the creature charges, telling the Doctor and Amy to get back. The creature is stabbed by the easle, and Vincent is sent hanging in the air. As the creature falls to the ground, Vincent lets go of the easle and lands on his feet. Vincent tells the Doctor that he didn't mean to kill the creature, and the Doctor comforts it as it dies. He makes out that the creature says that it is afraid and the Doctor tells it not to be while stroking it. Vincent compares the Krafayis to humans who lash out when they are frightened, much like those in the town that scream at him and the children who throw stones at him. The Doctor then says that sometimes winning is no fun at all. Amy, Vincent and the Doctor lie in a field and hold hands. Vincent asks the other two to see the world as he does, describing the night sky. The Doctor tells him that he has seen nothing as wonderful as what Vincent has. Vincent tells the Doctor and Amy that he will miss them when they are gone. The Doctor, Vincent and Amy gazing up at the 'Starry Night' The next morning, Vincent tries to give the Doctor a self portrait as a gift, but the Doctor refuses (though Vincent isn't surprised). Vincent hugs Amy who tells him to be good and kind to himself and to trim his beard before next kissing someone. Vincent also tells Amy that if she tires of the Doctor, she should return and they could have children together. Vincent then tells the Doctor that he thinks he might not do as well on his own than when he was with him. They embrace in a hug, then Amy and the Doctor leave. Outside, the Doctor asks Amy if she is thinking what he is thinking. She replies telling him she wants food before they leave, not exactly what the Doctor was thinking. The Doctor then calls Vincent, who hangs out a window, and tells him he has something to show him and to tidy himself up first. The Doctor takes Vincent to a poster covered TARDIS and lets him inside. Vincent then peers out of the TARDIS and feels the outside walls before going back in and asking how he is crazy and the Doctor and Amy are sane. The Doctor enters and takes Vincent's hat off him, placing it on the hatstand. Amy closes the door and they head to the console. Vincent asks what all of the buttons do and the Doctor explains several of them; one which plays soothing music, one which makes a large noise and one which makes everything shake. Vincent asks what a button does and the Doctor lunges forward to stop Vincent from pressing it, telling him that it is the Friction Contrafibulator. Then Vincent asks what another button does, to which the Doctor tells him that it is ketchup, then points to another which he calls mustard. Vincent asks them back to the café, but the Doctor tells him that he wishes to show him something first. In Paris 2010, outside the Musée d'Orsay, the last few posters burn off the TARDIS. Amy, Vincent and the Doctor step outside and head into the museum, the Doctor explaining when and where they are. The three enter the van Gogh exhibition. Vincent looks around at his work in awe at the number of people looking at them. The Doctor then asks Dr. Black to tell him where van Gogh stands in the importance of the history of art. Amy positions Vincent behind Dr. Black so he can hear all the positive things he thinks of him; that he is the finest painter of them all, the most popular painter who managed to transform his pain into beauty, that he was not only the world's greatest artist but also one of the greatest men of all time. Vincent in the Musée d'Orsay At hearing these words, Vincent begins to cry, but when the Doctor asks if it is too much, he replies that they are tears of joy. Vincent then kisses, hugs and thanks Dr. Black, apologizing about his beard after. Dr. Black then walks away, but pauses for a moment to ponder. He looks back and then dismisses the thought. The Doctor returns Vincent to his own place and time. Vincent tells the Doctor that he will be a new man and the Doctor tells Vincent that it has been an honour. Amy then hugs Vincent as he jokes about her marital status, to which Amy tells him she in not the marrying kind. The TARDIS departs and Vincent walks off. Vincent's dedication of Sunflowers for Amy.Amy and the Doctor return to the Musée d'Orsay, Amy believing that there will be hundreds more paintings, but the Doctor is doubtful. In the gallery, Amy finds no new paintings and hears Dr. Black still saying that he commited suicide at age 37. Amy thinks that they didn't make a difference to Vincent's life at all, but the Doctor explains to her that although good things can't remove the bad things, the bad things can't spoil the good things, and that they certainly added a large amount of good things to Vincent's life. The Doctor also shows Amy that they did make a couple of minor changes, such as the non-existance of the evil face in the church window. As Amy walks away, she walks towards another painting, one of sunflowers, which she sees is dedicated in her name. She tells the Doctor that if they had been married, their children would have had very red hair. The Doctor calls them the "Ultimate Ginger". Amy smiles at him and says the "Ultimate Ginge". The two chuckle together as Amy tears up. Cast - Matt Smith Amy Pond - - Tony Curran Dr Black - Bill Nighy (uncredited) - Chrissie Cotterill Student - Student - - Nik Howden Waitress - Sarah Counsell Crew Executive Producers: Steven Moffat, and Beth Willis Produced byPatrick Schweitzer Directed by Richard Curtis Brian Minchin and Director of PhotographyTony Slater Ling Edward Thomas Visual Effects Make-up DesignerBarbara Southcott Casting DirectorAndy Pryor CDG MusicMurray Gold Costume DesignerRay Holman Special Effects Original theme music by Ron Grainer• Title sequence by • With thanks to , General production staff Production Executive - - Location Manager - - Rhys Griffiths Production Co-ordinator - Jess van Niekerk Production Management Assistant - - Production Accountant - A/Production Accountant - Carole Wakefield Directorial/DOP staff 1st Assistant Director - 2nd Assistant Director - 3rd Assistant Director - - Nicola Eynon Price, - Non Eleri Hughes - B Camera Operator - Matthew Poynter - - John Robinson Assistant Camera - , Jon Vidgen - - Mark Hutchings Best Boy - - Ben Griffiths, Steve Slocombe, , Art department Supervising Art Director - Stephen Nicholas Art Department Co-ordinator - Associate Designer - - Ben Morris - - Catherine Samuel - Storyboard Artist - Concept Artists - Richard Shaun Williams, - - , Standby Art Director - Tristan Peatfield Standby Carpenter - - Keith Freeman Standby Painter - - Paul Aitken Dressing Chargehand - - Martin Broadbent, Props Fabrication Manager - Barry Jones - Penny Howarth, Nicholas Robatto Construction Manager - Matthew Hywel-Davies Construction Chargehand - Practical Electrician - - , - BBC Wales Graphics Costume Costume Supervisor - Crowd Supervisor - Lindsay Bonacorssi Costume Assistants - , Make-up and prosthetics Make-up Supervisor - Make-up Artists - , Morag Smith Movement Stunt Co-ordinator - Crispin Layfield Casting Casting Associates: , General post-production staff Post-production Supervisors - , Chris Blatchford Post-production Co-ordinator - - - Matthew Clarke, Mark Bright Special and visual effects - - Mick Vincent Sound - Bryn Thomas - Tim Ricketts Sound Maintenance Engineer - Jeff Welch Supervising Sound Editor - Sound FX Editor - Foley Editor - Not every person who worked on this adventure was credited. The absence of a credit for a position doesn't necessarily mean the job wasn't required. The information above is based solely on observations of the actual end credits of the episodes as broadcast, and does not relay information from IMDB or other sources. This was the first episode of the BBC Wales series to have two credited script editors. Oddly, was credited at the end of the roll, suggesting she was considered more "senior" than . As on , Patrick Schweitzer was double-credited as both and . References The episode makes numerous direct and indirect references to van Gogh's most famous works, though artistic liberty was taken in regard to their chronology and the locations in which they were painted. While the setting for the episode was ostensibly Auvers-Sur-Oise, the last place of residence and resting place of van Gogh, where he painted Church at Auvers, inspiration for the set decoration of his home and the cafe he frequented (or rather was frequently thrown out of), came from works he previously produced while living in Arles several years before (Bedroom in Arles, Cafe Terrance at Night). Also, while the episode suggested Amy Pond inspired van Gogh to paint sunflowers, particularly Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers, to which he then 'dedicated' to her, they were, in fact, painted in 1887 and 1888. Van Gogh works referenced in the episode include: Church at Auvers (1890), Bedroom in Arles (1887), Cafe Terrance at Night (1888), Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers (1888), Portrait of Dr. Gachet (1890), The Starry Night (1889), Wheatfield With Crows (1890), Vincent's Chair with His Pipe (1888), Self-Portrait with Straw Hat (1887). Among the posters covering the TARDIS are those for the cafe Au Tambourin at 27 Rue Richelieu in Paris, which was the first place to exhibit van Gogh's artwork in Paris. The Doctor refers to having met and . The Doctor expresses frustration with van Gogh's 'impressionist' style when attempting to identify the invisible monster (though van Gogh is considered to be post-Impressionist by art historians), suggesting that this would "never happen with , one of those proper painters." While this suggests the Doctor's affinity for some notion of 'scientific accuracy' over emotive artistic expression, he later humbly tells Vincent that while he has seen many things, "you are right, nothing quite as wonderful as the things you see." Story notes The episode was incorrectly entitled, Lend Me Your Ear. However, no mention or reference was made in the episode regarding van Gogh's ear at all. Unlike most stories in this series, this story focuses much more on characters than plot, and has hints and references to van Gogh's depression and suicide, something the series has not explored very much before. In fact, a message and phone number for the 'BBC Action Line' was broadcast following the 'Next Time' trail, for those wanting more information on 'issues raised in this program.' Pictures of the First and Second Doctors are printed on the TARDIS' typewriter. This is the second story in the series to lack any cracks, silence, or other foreshadowing of the series' finale (the first being Amy's Choice). However, it does tie in to 's death and establishes that, on some level, Amy is aware he has died. Although originally believed to be standalone, spoilers make this story involved with the series arc, some mentioning van Gogh's paintings, one of which is Dr. Gatchet, relating to the finale. Dr. Gatchet is supposed to be appearing in the mentioned episode. Others include van Gogh communicating a disturbing prophecy to the Doctor in the finale through one of his paintings, and a van Gogh reference in : The Lodger. Bill Nighy was not credited for his role. Numerous positive or affirmative references were made in the episode to van Gogh and Amy's hair colour, perhaps in a conscious effort to address the accusation by some viewers of the program being 'anti-ginger' (the so-called 'ginger' controversy). The song used for the final scenes is "Chances" by Athlete. Amy attempting to get Vincent to paint 'The Sunflowers' is similar to Rose trying to get Queen Victoria to say, "I am not amused." (: Tooth and Claw) Ratings 5.0 million Filming locations National Museum of Wales Trogir, Croatia Roald Dahl Plass , which is supposed to double for the Musée d'Orsay in Paris Rumours It was rumoured that either the Timoreen, the Ha'rik or the Skarkish will appear. The monster was a Krafayis. It was rumoured that Vincent van Gogh will stab a yellow monster. He stabbed the Krafayis, the monster was pale yellow. Howard Lee plays a character called "Dr. Gachet" . Dr. Gachet was van Gogh's real doctor, who nursed him during his final years. He was mentioned but he was not actually in the episode. Nighy plays a van Gogh expert, with similar fashion tastes to the Doctor himself. This turned out also true. He also wore a bowtie. Steven Moffat stated in a recent interview that the controversial topic of the regeneration limit for Time Lords will be "addressed in a very, very cheeky way by an old friend of mine" at some point in Series 5. As the "old friend" could very well be Richard Curtis, the issue might be addressed in this episode. This turned out to be false for this episode, but it could happen in later episodes with Alex Kingston's character River Song addressing the subject, as Steven Moffatt created her character. As a Vincent van Gogh painting will feature in the events of "The Pandorica Opens", it was likely that this story would bring more developments to the main story arc of the series. This was not the case, with the episode being more or less a stand-alone story, but apparently the finale will still feature a van Gogh painting in some way. This connection may be illuminated in "The Lodger", as a pamphlet for a van Gogh exhibit can be seen on Craig's fridge in the trailer. Although, the Doctor does take a van Gogh painting inside the TARDIS trying to identify the Krafayis, he pitches the painting over his shoulder into the TARDIS. Perhaps that painting is the one to carry a message 1,000 years into the future. It was rumoured that Vincent will propose to Amy or ask the Doctor to travel with them because in the preview clips, he shows a large interest in Amy and the Doctor and even tells Amy that he loves her. This turned out true. Production errors When running through the streets with his mirror, the Doctor screams "Ahh", but his mouth is not synced with his screaming. For most of the episode, Amy is wearing tights. During the church scene, when van Gogh starts painting the Church, they've gone. Later on when the group are hiding from the monster, she's wearing them again, as was the case with the previous episode. When in the chapel looking for the monster, the Doctor switches the mirror from his left to right side while holding his sonic screwdriver. For each change, the camera angle also changes, and the sonic screwdriver changes from being in closed mode and extended mode. At the beginning, when looking at the painting of the church, the Doctor scratches his head. When the camera is behind the Doctor, he uses his right hand but when the camera cuts to in front of him, he is using his left hand. Continuity If you'd like to talk about narrative problems with this story — like plot holes and things that seem to contradict other stories — please go to this episode's discontinuity discussion. The Doctor and compliment each other's bow ties, the Doctor exclaiming again that "bow ties are cool". (: The Eleventh Hour, Amy's Choice) The Doctor mentions that he had a godmother with two heads. Before his , he declared that he might have ended up with two heads. (: The Parting of the Ways) Although it seemed like a joke at the time, this statement suggests that a regeneration actually could result in the creation of an extra head. It may also be a reference to the . (: The Time of Angels) The and second Doctors are pictured. The Doctor finds his species identifier device by rifling through a chest in the TARDIS' alcoves; this plot device for providing artifacts and tools was utilised in several of the previous incarnations' series (e.g. : The Abominable Snowmen, where the Second Doctor finds a holy Tibetan bell and Jamie a set of bagpipes). It has also been used in the Tenth Doctor's era, in which he retrieved an Agatha Christie novel. (: The Unicorn and the Wasp) The Doctor once again mentions that he is aging mentally, contrasting with his physical appearance. (: Time Crash, ) Amy mentions that the Doctor took her to . The planet was featured in : , and the "fall of Arcadia" was mentioned as one of the events of the Time War in : . The Doctor mentions , to which Amy asks "who?" Amy also says that the Doctor is being extra kind to her, feeling guilty about Rory's erasure. Van Gogh also sees that Amy is crying, although she doesn't know why; he theorises that she has lost someone. After receiving a half-joking marriage proposal from Vincent, Amy tells him that she's "not the marrying kind". (: Cold Blood). This marks the fourth episode this season which opens on a nature shot. : The Time of Angels, Amy's Choice, The Hungry Earth and this episode all open on beautiful, wide-open fields on bright, sunny days. Vincent van Gogh is the second historical figure in the new series to have romantic feelings for one of the Doctor's companions and the third to have such feelings for a member of the TARDIS crew. Previously, made advances towards , and Madame de Pompadour fell in love with the Doctor. (: The Shakespeare Code, The Girl in the Fireplace) Home video releases - Doctor Who Series Five - Volume Three will feature , The Hungry Earth, Cold Blood and Vincent and the Doctor. It will be released on Monday 2nd August 2010 (UK Only) on DVD and Blu-ray.