4×11: “Turn Left”
In much the same way that Martha Jones’ arrival in Torchwood for three episodes heralded the begining of a trilogy of stories based on Owen Harper, we have now seen the hotly anticipated return of Rose in a story focussing heavily on the new companion, Donna. Many will argue that this is all just and proper given the tour de force that Catherine Tate delivered in this, the 11th episode of Series Four. The same people will be
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Back in Action
Way back on Sunday 1st January when we were nursing sore heads (and I was re-launching this website) there was a little show that sneaked onto BBC1 from the team that brought us Doctor Who. It wasn’t the much hyped Torchwood that was rattling towards its conclusion late at night on minority channels but instead it was The Invasion of the Bane, the first installment of the Sarah Jane Adventures. Now, here we are nine months later and that embryonic first outing has matured
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Another View
The recent England football internationals gave me another excuse, as if one were needed, to head down to the local pub for an afternoon of beer and shouting at the television. There was a noticable lack of interest in the match against Israel as proved by the usual masses of fans, draped in St George’s Crosses and replica kits, being largely absent (”part-time supporters”, what would you do with ‘em, eh?). Despite that, the on pitch performance was pretty good. Steve McLaren
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Christmas Review #8 of 12
“A spin-off too far!”, that’s what you told me (you know who you are!) and I almost believed you. I approached the Sarah Jane Adventures with trepidation and the remnants of a mild hangover accordingly. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be rather good. A bubbly storyline (pun intended) and some suitably OTT, scenery chewing acting (take a bow, Ms Bond) were further enhanced by the introduction of a somewhat melancholy and anti-social Sarah Jane. Liz Sladen is
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This feels way too late for a school night
Kevin Pietersen quits as England captain. Madness!!! http://tinyurl.com/96v2yv
Kevin is wondering what the hell is happening at the ECB.
It was looking bleak at half-time 0-1 but 20 minutes later we're 4-1 up. Funny old game.
I've finally spent some money in the sales... Recession, what recession?
Kevin has undecked the halls.
Matt Smith is Who. Matt Smith is Who ..... erm... Who is Matt Smith? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1741002/
I'm more excited than a 38 year-old should be about the announcement of the new Doctor Who tomorrow, BBC1, 5:35pm. Be there. Or be elsewhere
Starbucks again... Their cinnamon swirl is a culinary marvel.
Wondering how to spend the final hours of 2008
