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New Dr. Who Episode Leaked

Cougem writes "BBC News is reporting on how an episode from the brand new series of the old science fiction TV show, Doctor Who, has been leaked onto the Internet. 'A 45-minute episode, called Rose, has appeared three weeks before the series is expected to begin on BBC One. Rose is the name of the character played by pop singer Billie Piper, who will be the assistant to the Doctor, played by Christopher Eccleston.' With people saying sci-fi appeals more to the technical minded viewer, will this TV show's release onto the Internet damage the ratings considerably for the BBC? Or is it a minor problem for a corporation whose role is just to provide the public with entertainment?" Maybe it will boost ratings, instead; the public buzz about "leaks" is still far ahead of the average viewer's ability to actually find and download.

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  1. EXTERMINATE EXTERMINATE EXTERMINATE by selectspec · · Score: 1, Troll

    Without Tom Baker there is no Dr. Who.

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  2. Re:This is the answer of a technically minded? by SamSeaborn · · Score: 0, Troll
    If you don't get it, and your technically minded...then you need to go back to school.

    Ha! Computer Science degree, Sun certifications, 8 years computer programming experience.

    I'd kick your ass in Call Of Duty, I'd get A+ on Star Wars and Star Trek (TOS) trivia exams, and I love the new Battlestar Galactica series.

    But because I don't like Dr. Who I have to "go back to school"? Not only does Dr. Who suck, you suck.

    Sam

  3. Re:This is the answer of a technically minded? by Skye16 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Ahh, useless prickwaving at its finest. Hooray for teh intarweb!!111oneonewon

  4. The Boston Strangler Is My Mailman by King+Fuckstain · · Score: 0, Troll
    "If the original source is pre-broadcast then the quality could easily be higher than any off air source."
    Yes, it could be. What's your point?

    If the original source is pre-broadcast then the quality could easily be much lower if it was encoded by someone who didn't know what they were doing. Your comment was completely irrelevant to what I was talking about. Please don't ever reply to anything I have written ever again. It does not appear that you have the intelligence to have a conversation with me. God Bless.

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  5. Re:Billie Piper is a hottie. by Turn-X+Alphonse · · Score: 0, Troll

    Billie Piper is an alcholic and a failed pop star. No one cares for her or Dr. Who in the UK much any more... this series will most likely go the way of enterprise.

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