*** New Dr Who to be announced ***

[Ware Bears]

tonight on BBC1 at 17.35pm. Link here.

I can't wait to hear who it will be ~ I'm hoping it will be Paterson Joseph.

 

[Cyrano]

Have booked this on Sly +, since the troops will want to know about this

Hoping the rumour about the next Dr Who being a women is not true

 

[florida sun]

Looking forward to finding out who it is, I would quite like James Nesbitt to get it

 

[Minniespal]

No doubt DH will be interested in this.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I understand is......

A young man, not looking that different to DT,


Matt Smith

 

[fizz13]

so glad i just saw this, have just flicked it on! Cant wait to find out!

 

[Bolanette87]

I understand is......

A young man, not looking that different to DT,


Matt Smith

If thats true I've guessed it for ages!!

Bob xoxoxox

 

[Bolanette87]

If thats true I've guessed it for ages!!

Bob xoxoxox

Woot! I was right! Not who I'd have picked, but I do love being right!

Bob xoxox

 

[Danauk]

He looks like a good choice, although he has a lot to live up to!! Good luck to him.

 

[granmaz]

I think he looks a good choice too. Looking forward to seeing him in role.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

If thats true I've guessed it for ages!!

Bob xoxoxox

Woot! I was right! Not who I'd have picked, but I do love being right!

Bob xoxox

I didnt want to post it too early to ruin the fun, but you read it here first!!!!

Better than Paterson Joseph who can stay in Survivors now, well they only shot him in one of his hearts!

Roll on first special at Easter, the next is September, with a two part ending over Christmas and Boxing day in 2009.

 

[Goofyish]

So it's Matt Smith - can't say I know much about him

 

[wickesy]

Looks like the DigitalSpy forums have crashed under the weight.

 

[Ware Bears]

At first I was like "err ...... who is that????" then when they said he was in 'Ruby in the Smoke' I recognised him.

I didnt want to post it too early to ruin the fun, but you read it here first!!!!

I've been missing your Dr Who threads ~ hope you will start them again soon.

Better than Paterson Joseph who can stay in Survivors now, well they only shot him in one of his hearts!

 

[Minniespal]

So it's Matt Smith - can't say I know much about him

Me either

 

[Dimplenose]

He looks like a good choice, although he has a lot to live up to!! Good luck to him.

So it's Matt Smith - can't say I know much about him

I'm glad it's someone I don't know too much about as it makes his Dr more real. As a child I first saw Patrick Troughton, John Pertwee ans Tom Baker as the Doctor so I totally believed in them - when Peter Davison took over I could only think of him as a vet.

 

[Riverside]

So it's Matt Smith - can't say I know much about him

I found tonights show so underwhelming!

 

[BRobson]

Well being a Mrs Tennant wanabee I think he has a challange but I will hold judgement

 

[paulh]

IMHO think they have picked a no-name to front Doctor who,as they have a new man in charge who is a true fan and he can mold this doctor better than an established actor
Plus this new guy more likey to be signed up for a longer time than an established name.
To me as long as the storylines are good dosnet mater who plays the WHO
Paulh

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I'm glad it's someone I don't know too much about as it makes his Dr more real. As a child I first saw Patrick Troughton, John Pertwee ans Tom Baker as the Doctor so I totally believed in them - when Peter Davison took over I could only think of him as a vet.

IMHO think they have picked a no-name to front Doctor who,as they have a new man in charge who is a true fan and he can mold this doctor better than an established actor
Plus this new guy more likey to be signed up for a longer time than an established name.
To me as long as the storylines are good dosnet mater who plays the WHO
Paulh

I fully agree with these, Tom Baker often called the best Doctor ( before David T ) was a total unknown actor before he became the Doctor and everyone said he doesnt look the part, he is all teeth and curls, he was the longest serving Doctor, Peter as an established actor, was a good Doctor, but with 'All creatures great and small' on at the same time it was confusing.

Yes DT has had other parts but he can play them different in a believable way, Peter Davison is always Peter Davidson what ever he is in.

The BBC had two options, you must remember they are cutting budgets on every show including Doctor Who, so there options were to pay mega money to an established actor, and then cut back on guest stars and CGI and sets, or go for a newer actor, less pay, (In line with the BBC DG's policy) and spend the money saved on better sets and CGI.

The show is stronger than the star, a bad actor can reduce ratings, but I think he will be as good as DT, presume they have him signed up for at least 2 to 3 seasons.