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Online Doctor Who Documentary
mikey writes "There's an online documentary called Planet of the Doctor about the influence of Doctor Who. It's put out by the CBC and it's got some decent interviews with original producers, writers, and cast as well as fans and others. So far, it's been very entertaining and informative. They've got four episodes out with another couple to come. If you're a Doctor Who fan (or even a generic Sci-Fi fan) it's worth checking out."
How has Dr. Who changed the face of television?
Apart from being the longest running TV science fiction series I wouldn't know.
It shows us that British actors can only employ ironic humor.
I'm surprised that, from that side of the pond, you know what irony is. I always thought you lot thought it was like silvery but harder.
Everyone likes things and dislikes things. So you dislike Dr Who. That's your prerogative. But good public television has to suit all tastes. I am currently off of work due to a bad chest infection and I am spending most of my time in bed. Yesterday I watched a program on how Bernard Herman, the film composer, changed the face of classical composing; poets talking about other poets work; Drake's defeat of the Spanish Armada; Turner Landscapes at the National Gallery; and The Professionals which is enjoyable seventies secret agent bunkum all courtesy of free broadcasting (none of which were on the BBC).
Put on the shows to draw in the public and then the advertising sold can pay for the 'culture'.
Maybe I'm just looking at the old series through rose coloured glasses, but I much preffered it to the new one.
The new one is far too emotional for my liking (though bear in mind I've only seen 4 episodes of it). Far too much emphasis is placed on the girl, and I really wish BBC at least attempted to hide the mutual infatuation between the two.
Also, I find much of the impact that the original series had is lost though having 45min start-to-finish episodes. One of the best things about the old series was the great cliffhangers.
Anyone else share this opinion, or am I seeing something that isn't there?
Given that the UK tax payer funds the program I'm reasonably sure it isn't as commercialised as whatever you have in America.