I have to say I was really disappointed when they revealed her relation to the Doctor in series 6 (?) I didn't feel it was right and I think that added to the confusion some of you have referred to...but I love the character so I can't wait to see what's in store for the Christmas special!

Very excited for that River Song return!

DELIGHTED that River's returning, always been a huge fan of the character and was hoping it wasn't the end in series 7!

Trailer bombed :dance:

 

Coming 19th September :yahoo:

Still no idea what it's about then but I kind of like it this way, there's more of a surprise when I tune in.

 

Loving that shot of the hands in the ground though!

There was definitely an alíen under the bedsheet as a child would NEVER be that creepy. They'd shout boo, etc, especially with Strange adults in the room. Thyey wouldn't take it to extremes.

 

Also there was definitely something knocking at the door and trying to get in the Tardía so much the Cloister bell rang!!

 

Probably the same creature from Midnight, probably banished to the planeta as it was mád, by its especies, and then tried to steal a voice instead of listenin.

 

The Doctor also is quirky, not batshit nuts, so he didn't write Listen then forget. That was the creature.

 

Great episode though.

The Radio Times has the episode starting at 7:45pm, and apparently only for 45 minutes until 8:30pm. Bit later than normal series openers~

There will be a one-hander episode this series: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-w...~pnEg8jkPSzJwf4

 

It will either be incredible or awful.

All of the reviews are out there now, and every one of them seems to be saying the cliffhanger at the end of the episode is the best since the show returned. :o

All the titles have been revealed:

 

1. The Magician's Apprentice (Steven Moffat)

2. The Witch's Familiar (Steven Moffat)

3. Under the Lake (Toby Whithouse)

4. Before The Flood (Toby Whithouse)

5. The Girl Who Died (Jamie Mathieson and Steven Moffat)

6. The Woman Who Lived (Catherine Tregenna)

7. The Zygon Invasion (Peter Harness)

8. The Zygon Inversion (Peter Harness)

9. Sleep No More ( Mark Gatiss)

10. Face The Raven (Sarah Dollard)

11. Heaven Sent (Steven Moffat)

12. Hell Bent (Steven Moffat)

 

Strange to see them all basically in pairs with contrasting titles.

'Heaven' again. I wonder if that's at all related to last year's finale.

Some of those titles seem a bit strange when you think about the 'traditional' sort of episode titles. 'Face the Raven' is making me think of That's So Raven. :kink:

 

The preview of 'Hell Bent' in The Radio Times is VERY spoilery though! :o

 

 

12. Hell Bent – “Is it a sad song?” “Nothing’s sad till it’s over. Then everything is.” “What’s it called?” “I think it’s called Clara.” “Tell me about her.”

 

The series 9 DVD is now up for pre-order (released 2 November), but it's only episodes 1-6, and they're releasing it in two parts. :unsure:

The BBC have officially confirmed that Jenna Coleman is leaving in series 9. Presumably not until 'Hell Bent' because she's been seen filming for every episode up to then. She'll be appearing in ITV's 'Victoria' after this.

 

All good things must come to an end, I guess. She's my favourite NuWho companion by a country mile, so I'll be very sad to see her go.

The BBC have officially confirmed that Jenna Coleman is leaving in series 9. Presumably not until 'Hell Bent' because she's been seen filming for every episode up to then. She'll be appearing in ITV's 'Victoria' after this.

 

All good things must come to an end, I guess. She's my favourite NuWho companion by a country mile, so I'll be very sad to see her go.

:nocheer:

Hoping it's a GOOD farewell then. Currently watching all the episodes from Series 6 to present :funky:

It was to be expected really and the right decision too. She did shine a lot more in Series 8 but it's always good to freshen things up and I don't think any companion should do more than 3 series.

The series 9 DVD is now up for pre-order (released 2 November), but it's only episodes 1-6, and they're releasing it in two parts. :unsure:

Because the series is airing a few weeks later this year, they probably wouldn't be able to get a full series boxset out in time for Christmas so releasing it in two parts initally allows something to be out for the Christmas market. They're releasing the full boxset next year I think.

Jenna has been great for the most part. Such as shame she was wasted in series 7 though.

I'm not at all shocked she's decided to leave but nonetheless, it's a shame because she's been really excellent. I hope she gets a fantastic exit!

She seems to have served her purpose as companion I think, so this feels quite an appropriate time for her to leave. I didn't warm to her properly until last season where she was admittedly great. Jenna played her excellently, but as a character, I always felt Clara was on the verge of being a truly amazing companion but never quite got there (I guess there's still one series to go and there's big expectations on the final this time if it's then she's leaving!)

 

Have to keep reminding myself this is tomorrow :o Always seems to come around so quick!

Edited September 18, 20159 yr by Chez Wombat