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Online Doctor Who Documentary

Posted by samzenpus on from the sonic-screwdriver dept.

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."

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  1. I've never seen Dr. Who by kingofalaska · · Score: 5, Interesting
    I thought it might be something else, but when I got to the site all I got were Volkswagon ads.

    Am I alone in being turned off by excessive commercialism? For example, the latest Star Wars offering may be entertaining, but with all the tie-ins, from Pepsi to fast foods to Saturday morning cereal advertisements aimed at children, to my formerly-favorite candy M&M's (for which I almost went to jail over once-don't ask), coupled with all the astroturfing...well the stench of desperation is turning my appetite off. And that's just one example.

    I'm ready for a revolution. Tear it all down and start fresh, or at least, let the writing and acting stand on its own.

    KOA

    1. Re:I've never seen Dr. Who by zakezuke · · Score: 5, Interesting

      Am I alone in being turned off by excessive commercialism?

      Part of the reason I enjoyed Doctor Who in the first place was it was produced by the BBC, non-commercial television, and shown in America on PBS, non-commercial television. To answer your question you are not the only one turned off by seeing VW every time you see a CBC Who reference.

      If you are trully interested in the subject see http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/
      No commercials, no Volkswagons.

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