We have a very long time to wait for the next series, and here's hoping it's a good one! That's not to say that Series 6 wasn't any good; it was, but here are four issues which we believe could be improved in the next series...
1. Address Melody Pond
Amy and Rory's baby is lost somewhere in time and space. Yes, they have seen her as an adult, but what about all those lost years as a baby? Surely Amy and Rory have the parental compassion to actually have her back or at least talk about not having her with them?
2. End the arc
It gets annoying when you have to wait three years for a question to be answered, so please end the arc at the end of this series! We want to know more about the Silence and we want the question to be answered, or at least addressed.
3. Amy and Rory are getting lame-y and snore-y
Okay, maybe that was a bit harsh, but please introduce some more long-term companions! One of the main reasons why Russell T Davies' stories worked so well is that he put emphasis on his characters. Maybe having a story where we follow one character around on her daily routine would do something good for the series.
4. Continue to surprise
Having said all of that, Moffat must know that his surprises are amazing and he should keep doing them!
Do you have any wishes for next year? Post them below!
Wednesday, November 9
Thursday, October 27
PG Picks: Scary Stories
It's nearly Halloween, and to celebrate the spooky festivities, we have compiled our Top 5 scary stories, perfect for watching on a cold, Hallows night!
5. The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Set in the late 1800s in Victorian England, The Talons of Weng-Chiang sent shivers down many a spine! Although a modern-day audience wouldn't care less about the giant rat in the sewers, I think it's safe to say that the contemporary audience were shocked to their boots, with ratings of around 10 million being returned for the six-part story.
4. The Waters of Mars
If the looming end of the Tenth Doctor wasn't enough, Russell and Co gave us this unpleasantly amazing story about a desolate space station on Mars in the distant future... with a problem. The Doctor can't meddle with time, or can he? One particularly frightening aspect of the story was not the gruesome infected humans, but the futile arrogance of the Doctor...
3. The Empty Child / The Doctor Dances
It was one of Moffat's best and it remains to be! Set in the bleak Britz during World War Two, the Doctor and Rose (with Captain Jack) encounter the scariest creature yet... a child.
2. The Unquiet Dead
Criticism aside, if Gatiss did anything right, it was The Unquiet Dead. The story itself was captured in a true, Dickensian spirit with the haunting Christmassyness and the gaseous Gelth, who should definitely make a comeback!
1. Blink
Oh okay, maybe a teeny tiny bit too obvious to be the number one 'scary story', but Blink should be watched over and over again - do it!
5. The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Set in the late 1800s in Victorian England, The Talons of Weng-Chiang sent shivers down many a spine! Although a modern-day audience wouldn't care less about the giant rat in the sewers, I think it's safe to say that the contemporary audience were shocked to their boots, with ratings of around 10 million being returned for the six-part story.
4. The Waters of Mars
If the looming end of the Tenth Doctor wasn't enough, Russell and Co gave us this unpleasantly amazing story about a desolate space station on Mars in the distant future... with a problem. The Doctor can't meddle with time, or can he? One particularly frightening aspect of the story was not the gruesome infected humans, but the futile arrogance of the Doctor...
3. The Empty Child / The Doctor Dances
It was one of Moffat's best and it remains to be! Set in the bleak Britz during World War Two, the Doctor and Rose (with Captain Jack) encounter the scariest creature yet... a child.
2. The Unquiet Dead
Criticism aside, if Gatiss did anything right, it was The Unquiet Dead. The story itself was captured in a true, Dickensian spirit with the haunting Christmassyness and the gaseous Gelth, who should definitely make a comeback!
1. Blink
Oh okay, maybe a teeny tiny bit too obvious to be the number one 'scary story', but Blink should be watched over and over again - do it!
Tuesday, October 18
PG Picks: Best of SJA
After 5 series, 54 episodes and a whole lot of fun, Sarah Jane Adventures ended today. To celebrate the wonderful TV show that left us giggling, crying and screaming with joy, we look back at out top 5 episodes.
5. The Mark of the Berserker
By removing the focus on Sarah Jane, this story was amazing in capturing Clyde and Rani at their best, as well as going deeper into Clyde's family and exploring their relationship. The fabulous acting from Daniel Anthony, Joceyln Jee Esien and Gary Beadle was the icing on the haunting cake. And we got to see Rani meet Maria!
4. Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?
Although scary, the Trickster proved to the perfect nemesis for Sarah Jane Smith in being the total opposite to her. Not only did we get to see, for the first time ever, Sarah Jane's background, but we also saw Elisabeth and Sarah Jane at one of their finest points, both in acting and in character.
3. The Lost Boy
Nobody expected it, but Mr Smith turning evil is a classic SJA moment and one of the finest to come out of Doctor Who. The scene was made even better with the return of the goodold new K9! Kudos on the writers for tricking us, and Sarah Jane, into believing that Mr Smith was good!
2. Death of the Doctor
It was every fanboy's dream come true... Sarah Jane Smith and Jo Grant - in one episode? With the Doctor?! Written by RUSSELL T DAVIES? (Need I say more?)
1. The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith
Truly amazing acting from Elisabeth, especially in the final scene where she has to say goodbye to her love... Even though the Doctor wasn't the reason the episode was amazing, the cast really gelled well and the hauntingly beautiful storyline makes this Planet Gallifrey's number one Sarah Jane Adventures story!
5. The Mark of the Berserker
By removing the focus on Sarah Jane, this story was amazing in capturing Clyde and Rani at their best, as well as going deeper into Clyde's family and exploring their relationship. The fabulous acting from Daniel Anthony, Joceyln Jee Esien and Gary Beadle was the icing on the haunting cake. And we got to see Rani meet Maria!
4. Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?
Although scary, the Trickster proved to the perfect nemesis for Sarah Jane Smith in being the total opposite to her. Not only did we get to see, for the first time ever, Sarah Jane's background, but we also saw Elisabeth and Sarah Jane at one of their finest points, both in acting and in character.
3. The Lost Boy
Nobody expected it, but Mr Smith turning evil is a classic SJA moment and one of the finest to come out of Doctor Who. The scene was made even better with the return of the good
2. Death of the Doctor
It was every fanboy's dream come true... Sarah Jane Smith and Jo Grant - in one episode? With the Doctor?! Written by RUSSELL T DAVIES? (Need I say more?)
1. The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith
Truly amazing acting from Elisabeth, especially in the final scene where she has to say goodbye to her love... Even though the Doctor wasn't the reason the episode was amazing, the cast really gelled well and the hauntingly beautiful storyline makes this Planet Gallifrey's number one Sarah Jane Adventures story!
Tuesday, September 6
PG Picks: Passion for Fashion
Whether you like it or not, the Doctor is a bonafide fashion icon. Every Doctor has had a certain grandeur with his garb, so have a gander at Planet Gallifrey's pick of his top 5 fashion phenomenon.
5. ????????
The question marks may have been gaudy, but they certainly made an impression! It was probably also the only time the Doctor has referenced the show's name in his clothing... how very daring.
4. Fez' are cool
A relatively recent addition to the 'Who' fashion collection is the Eleventh Doctor's fez. Originally being a source of ridicule in the show, it was gracefully destroyed by River Song at the end of Series 5. I don't think anyone expected it to last long anyone, the red didn't suit him!
3. I'm wearing a vegetable!
The Fifth Doctor donning cricket attire was a marvellous decision, but what made it better was the piece of celery on his lapel. I mean, CELERY. You can't get any better than that, can you?
2. Conversely Speaking
Forget the brown pinstripe suit. Forget the coat that Janis Joplin gave him. The Converses that the Tenth Doctor wore were the 'it' thing of 2006. Not only did they perfectly sum up the Tenth Doctor, but they also became a trademark for Doctor Who fans everywhere (i.e. if you see someone wearing a Converse, they are probably a Doctor Who fan.) But leave the suit/Converse ensemble to the Doctor to pull off.
1. The Scarf
'The Scarf' and 'Doctor Who' almost go hand in hand, even to this day. The legendary knitted creation, supposedly made by Madame Nostradamus, was a personal favourite of the Fourth Doctor's with his bohemian attire. Apparently, Begonia Pope (who made the real scarf) was not told how long it was meant to be and subsequently, ended up using all the wool which was given to her. The producers loved it and it became the Fourth Doctor's trademark. There have also been many variations of the scarf popping up from time to time to cheekily reference it, including appearances in the 1996 movie and The Christmas Invasion.
5. ????????The question marks may have been gaudy, but they certainly made an impression! It was probably also the only time the Doctor has referenced the show's name in his clothing... how very daring.
4. Fez' are coolA relatively recent addition to the 'Who' fashion collection is the Eleventh Doctor's fez. Originally being a source of ridicule in the show, it was gracefully destroyed by River Song at the end of Series 5. I don't think anyone expected it to last long anyone, the red didn't suit him!
3. I'm wearing a vegetable!
The Fifth Doctor donning cricket attire was a marvellous decision, but what made it better was the piece of celery on his lapel. I mean, CELERY. You can't get any better than that, can you?
2. Conversely Speaking
Forget the brown pinstripe suit. Forget the coat that Janis Joplin gave him. The Converses that the Tenth Doctor wore were the 'it' thing of 2006. Not only did they perfectly sum up the Tenth Doctor, but they also became a trademark for Doctor Who fans everywhere (i.e. if you see someone wearing a Converse, they are probably a Doctor Who fan.) But leave the suit/Converse ensemble to the Doctor to pull off.1. The Scarf
'The Scarf' and 'Doctor Who' almost go hand in hand, even to this day. The legendary knitted creation, supposedly made by Madame Nostradamus, was a personal favourite of the Fourth Doctor's with his bohemian attire. Apparently, Begonia Pope (who made the real scarf) was not told how long it was meant to be and subsequently, ended up using all the wool which was given to her. The producers loved it and it became the Fourth Doctor's trademark. There have also been many variations of the scarf popping up from time to time to cheekily reference it, including appearances in the 1996 movie and The Christmas Invasion.
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