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[chaoschristian]

Hey, shouldn't his name be Dr. Whom?

The Doctor is referred to as The Doctor, or more simply, Doctor. His name, in whatever generation, has never been Dr. Who (with the caveat of the two non-canonical American movies). He does have a Gallifreyan name, but I can't recall what it is at this moment. He has referred to himself with at least one pseudonym, John Smith, of which I am aware.

Oh, and I'm a total geek for writing this post.

 

[RedneckAnglican]

He's not "A" Doctor...He's "THE" Doctor...the original article you might say...

 

[Sitswithamouse]

The Doctor is referred to as The Doctor, or more simply, Doctor. His name, in whatever generation, has never been Dr. Who (with the caveat of the two non-canonical American movies). He does have a Gallifreyan name, but I can't recall what it is at this moment. He has referred to himself with at least one pseudonym, John Smith, of which I am aware.

Oh, and I'm a total geek for writing this post.

The Doctor was known to have another name as well in his eighth persona:-

Doctor Bowman, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[chaoschristian]

The Doctor was known to have another name as well in his eighth persona:-

Doctor Bowman, if I'm not mistaken.

Is that from the movie or from the books? I've not read a single book - except the 1963 Annual.

 

[Lubiana]

I remember a nickname they had for him in school, in one of the Tom Baker episodes but I can't remember what it was.

 

[Sitswithamouse]

Is that from the movie or from the books? I've not

read a single book - except the 1963 Annual.

It was in the movie version. He used it briefly as an alias when hunting down The Master with Dr Grace Holloway.

I remember a nickname they had for him in school, in one of the Tom Baker episodes but I can't remember what it was.

I've no idea on that, I'm afraid.

 

[chaoschristian]

I remember a nickname they had for him in school, in one of the Tom Baker episodes but I can't remember what it was.

Aha, found it.

It is from the Armagedon Factor. The Doctor discovers Drax, an old school mate, who is working as a maintanence technician.

Drax refers to The Doctor's school nickname as Theta Sigma or Thete.

This is what I was thinking of earlier when I said I thought he has a known Gallifreyan name as established on the tv series.

 

[Lubiana]

Yeah that's it! I love that episode- Drax is a trip!

 

[The-Doctor]

His alias in the 8 th doctor movie was John Smith only because that is what Chang put on his patient details! He has used that one before previously. The Thete nickname is mentioned in Episode 6 of the Key to time season The Armageddon Factor by Drax The Doctor does ask him not to use it later in the episode though.

Anyway More news on Series 2 (season 30)

There is going to be a series 3 and apparently According to Doctor Who magazine Stephen Fry's episode will probably be used then.


the episodes as they stand at present are

Episode 1: New Earth featuring the return of Zoe Wannamaker as the skin with attitude Cassandra

Episode 2: Tooth and Claw featuring Pauline Collins as Queen victoria

Episode 3: School reunion featuring the return of John Leeson as the voice of K9 and Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith with Anthony Stewart Head as Mr Finch.

Episode 4: The girl in the fireplace featuring Sophie Myles as Madame De pompadour

Episode 5 and 6: As yet untitled however features Nicholas Briggs as the voice of the Cybermen, Shaun Dingwall returning as the Rose's father and Roger Lloyd Pack (you might know him as Barty Crouch Senior from The latest Harry Potter film or for those who watched Only fools and horses Trigger)

Episode 7: The idiots lantern, no details of cast yet however is believed to be about 1950s britain.

Episode 8: The Satan Pit not further details other than it is written by Matt Jones.

Episode 9: As yet untitled and the second part of a 2 parter to episode 8. No details of case.

Episode 10: Not title as yet but to be written by Russel T Davies.

Episode 11 : Army of Ghost No, no cast details but written by Russell T Davies

Episode 12: Second part of a two parter to episode 11 titled Doomesday no details of cast and written by Russell T Davies

 

[chaoschristian]

Thanks for the update on The Doctor, The-Doctor

 

[Lubiana]

You guys I am so jealous! I wanna watch these so bad, but they don't show them in the states. I love Stephen Fry! Would love to see him in Dr. Who. Are they showing the Tennant epidodes yet? I didn't know who David Tennant was until I saw Viva Blackpool. He's a cutie but a scottish Dr? Usually he's English, isn't that right?

 

[Sitswithamouse]

You guys I am so jealous! I wanna watch these so bad, but they don't show them in the states. I love Stephen Fry! Would love to see him in Dr. Who. Are they showing the Tennant epidodes yet? I didn't know who David Tennant was until I saw Viva Blackpool. He's a cutie but a scottish Dr? Usually he's English, isn't that right?

David Tennant uses an english/London accent as the new Doctor, and has played lots of English speaking characters ,especially as Barty Crouch jnr in Harry Potter.
Yup and he is a cutie pie.
But then again I had a crush on Peter Davidson (5th Doctor) many years ago as a kid.


Thanks for the updates , The Doctor.
I can't wait for school reunion, as Sarah Jane was one of my favourite companions along with K-9.

 

[Lubiana]

I had a crush on Tom Baker, believe it or not.

 

[The-Doctor]

The next series is still in production from what I have read but will probably be shown in the spring in the UK. As I understand it Stephen Fry is only writing an episode for the series but will not be appearing in it. If I hear different I'll let you know. So far there has only been one episode with the 10th Doctor in it which was the Christmas invasion shown on Christmas day in the Uk.

I used to have a thing for Nyssa (I was about 13 at the time though!)

Lubianca ,you can buy the last series on DVD online from amazon (worth every penny trust me!) You might want to see if there is a local DW group in your area who might be able to access the recent episodes. There are groups in New York and Philadephia who do regularly meet up and watch recent episodes that I know of but there may be other groups in the states.

 

[The-Doctor]

I thought I would Post my 1500th post on this forum....by asking who you think would make a good 11th Doctor (not that I want David Tennant to leave or anything just curious!)

My choice at present seems to drift between James Mcavoy (played Mr Tumnus in the Lion the witch and the wardrobe) Gary Oldman or Christian Bale (handy as he is welsh if they continue to film in Wales!)

What do you think?

 

[chaoschristian]

I have a fanfic scripted out with Patrick Stewart as the 11th Doctor.

Jeremy Brett would have made a great Doctor, but he's dead.

The kid who plays Harry Potter could grow up to be a fine Doctor was well.

Here's a question in return: Now that we are up to re-generation #10, if the series proves to be as succesful as the first and the average tenure for playing The Doctor stays at about 3 years, what do you think will happen when the writers burn through regeneration #12? Keep to canon and let The Doctor die? Deus Ex Machina? Valeyard (shudder)?

Oh, and gratulations on post #1500. Thank you for spending it with us Whovians.

 

[Lycana]

Lubianca ,you can buy the last series on DVD online from amazon (worth every penny trust me!) You might want to see if there is a local DW group in your area who might be able to access the recent episodes.

EEK! Thanks for the tip *zooms off to Amazonland*

Oh and Gary Oldman would make an AWESOME (and hot) Doctor

 

[The-Doctor]

I met Michael Jayston (Valeyard) at a convention once...got his autograph. I dont think he is interested in the job. You never know DT might go on for a while.

If they do run out I guess the series should end but they may find a way round that...look at the Master he found a way to extend his life beyond his 13 lives.

 

[Sitswithamouse]

I would love to see the Master again, as he one of my favourite villians in the series.
As to who would play a future Doctor I'd like to see Ralph Fiennes . But I think he would be a dark Doctor.
Maybe Eddie Izzard , he would bring a new look.
But what do I know?

 

[chaoschristian]

Hugh Laurie would make a fantastic Doctor. But only if it wouldn't interfere with the production of House.