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How I Would Make Doctor Who - Series Nine/Season Thirty Five

I, like many Who fans, was hugely disappointed with the last series of the TV programme. Series 8 had seemed to be a change for the better, with the TV show seeming to show a little bit of promise and a willingness to adapt. However, I felt that series 9 was a massive mis-step, with the show seeming to head backwards into the realms of over-obsessive continuity and plots that we'd all seen before. I, for one, was totally unimpressed with what was cooked up, and I was hoping for something a lot better than what we actually got. Over the past day or so, however, I've been thinking how I could have made it work a little better, making it into a more cohesive and engaging series. These are just ideas, but most of them are considered as to how they would be put into practice, and with clear examples. I've also tried to stick to what was in the series (e.g.. things like Missy, Davros, Ashildir etc.), and not add in things that weren't there (like say Romana or Susan or Cybe

A Brand New Start... And Some Changes

After a massive period of inactivity, I'm back. And things are going to change... First, a massive thank you to anyone who's been on this blog in the past. Putting opinions on the internet can be a scary thing, so thank you anyone who's enjoyed my witty ramblings on Doctor Who TV episodes, or Big Finish reviews, or even my opinions on Blake's 7. It means a lot to know that people have enjoyed the content, and I know several members of the Big Finish team (including Simon Guerrier) have been kind enough to say very good things about my opinions on the story's in question, even when they have been negative. So thank you for that. Next, the blog has been in a state of flux for about a year now, with things springing up and wilting all over the place. All of this content will remain on the blog - for now. Everything will be shelved, and kept for posterity and reference. However, what is likely, is that I will be looking over this content again in the future, so the