The ninth series begins next Sunday (31st), BBC2, 9pm and introduces a new dragon:

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/images/dragons/hilarydevey_446.jpg

 

She's called Hilary Devey (pronounced de-Vay), has an assortment of rather fabulous wigs and shoulder padded blazers, and is replacing James Caan (just as well, he was a bit boring bless him).

 

 

I saw the tralier earlier. She looks scary, and MUCH older than she actually is.

SHE IS AN ACTUAL DRAGON.

She reminds me of a character from 'The Witches' and that film absolutely horrified me.

She looks like a woman who would always sit in the corner of my convenor's. GENUINELY CREEPED OUT BY HER :(

Hilary is LIFE.

Although she looks more like DEATH.

I've not been interested in this AT ALL up until now, I now HAVE to see this, even if it's only for her!

SHE IS AN ACTUAL DRAGON.

 

Ha! This.

 

She just doesn't fit in with the lineup :lol:

 

Will judge her properly when I see her in action but I have a feeling, I'm out...

IT'S ON

YOU'RE ALL MISERABLE

 

It was a great first episode! Hilary is rather a joy and Deborah was on good form too. I'm a bit disappointed Peter didn't have one of his cough and splutter moments but I guess he didn't want to blow his load too soon (so to speak).

 

She wasn't as bad as she looked, she seemed quite friendly actually - certainly when watching the opening pitch!

 

So glad it's back and that James 'monotone' Caan is no more :D

Hilary is a PROPER northerner.

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this actually, it seems to have improved a lot! Hilary is WONDERFUL as well. Much better than the godawful James Caan.

Hilary is a PROPER northerner.

 

Ha. This.

 

I was surprised when she spoke - I expected something more Cruella-esque.

I thought Hilary was great: Spoke sense, gave good advice and was pretty fearsome when she got angry.

I loved her :D :heart:

 

I just wish she'd get rid of the shoulder pads :lol:

 

Saying that I'll probably love them by the end of the series :lol:

The shoulder pads, asymmetric wigs and HUGE POUT are what make her!

Ha. This.

 

I was surprised when she spoke - I expected something more Cruella-esque.

 

Starting to wonder if she changed her surname especially..

 

I think I'm in love :wub:

I thought Hilary was great: Spoke sense, gave good advice and was pretty fearsome when she got angry.

This, basically.

 

She was fantastic. I reckon she's got the balance of being nice and being a fearsome bitch so perfectly. She is a brilliant and much needed addition to this show. She actually spoke a lot of sense. Roll on next Sunday! :wub: