1:24 am - 03/18/2013
The Bells of Saint John – Episode 6
The Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London, where Wi-Fi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a Wi-Fi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy.
Episode credits: Written by Steven Moffat, directed by Colm McCarthy (‘Ripper Street,’ ‘The Tudors’), and produced by Denise Paul (‘Taggart’).
The Rings of Akhaten – Episode 7
Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded.
Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross (‘Mama,’ ‘Luther’), directed by Farren Blackburn (‘Luther,’ ‘The Fades’) and produced by Denise Paul
Cold War – Episode 8
The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian Submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake!
Episode credits: Written by Mark Gatiss (‘Sherlock’) and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (‘Silent Witness’).
Hide – Episode 9
Clara and the Doctor arrive at Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls, a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building, but is she really a ghost? And what is chasing her?
Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne (‘The Hour,’ ’Call the Midwife’).
Details on episodes 10-13 will be released at a later date.
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'Doctor Who' new episodes: Titles, posters, and plot info revealed
When I was a kid growing up in the U.K. during the ’70s and ’80s, the first time I knew much at all about what was going to happen on Doctor Who tended to be when I adopted the traditional crouching-behind-the-couch position on Saturday evenings and watched the actual show. Needless to say, things have changed a bit publicity-wise since then.
Yesterday, EW.com exclusively debuted the trailer for the eight new BBC-America shows, the first of which premieres on March 30. And today, the Who folks have confirmed the titles of and released movie-style posters for the first four episodes, which you can see below, and also revealed plot details (which you can find at the BBC America website).
The 9-year-old me is very excited about all this. And so is the, technically, more mature me — who is also currently writing next week’s Entertainment Weekly Doctor Who cover feature. Check back in a few days for much more on that.The Bells of Saint John – Episode 6
The Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London, where Wi-Fi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a Wi-Fi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy.
Episode credits: Written by Steven Moffat, directed by Colm McCarthy (‘Ripper Street,’ ‘The Tudors’), and produced by Denise Paul (‘Taggart’).
The Rings of Akhaten – Episode 7
Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded.
Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross (‘Mama,’ ‘Luther’), directed by Farren Blackburn (‘Luther,’ ‘The Fades’) and produced by Denise Paul
Cold War – Episode 8
The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian Submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake!
Episode credits: Written by Mark Gatiss (‘Sherlock’) and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (‘Silent Witness’).
Hide – Episode 9
Clara and the Doctor arrive at Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls, a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building, but is she really a ghost? And what is chasing her?
Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne (‘The Hour,’ ’Call the Midwife’).
Details on episodes 10-13 will be released at a later date.
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I stand by my statement, though.
But to answer your question, if you're in the US, no.
My point being, even if Neil writes an amazing episode (and I don't see how he wouldn't), I worry about Moffat's tweaks.
However, if she has to continuously be "saved" by the Doctor, then I'm over it. I've been over Eleven for years now too.
I want her to be ON-PAR with him, better than him, and not just as the moral compass for the doctor.
Doubtful though...
Edited at 2013-03-18 05:37 am (UTC)
Otherwise, I don't think you'd miss anything plot-wise by skipping it and you'd save yourself a lot of frustrated tears.
The first few episodes of this season were hit or miss, but definitely an improvement over 6.
Matt Smith's doctor is just awful though. The writing and acting, it is really just not worth it...especially since he is not attractive at all.
As heavy-handed as it was, it was nice having 10 give a whole speech during the Christmas special questioning what kind of man he'd become. All 11 talked about was his new food preference.
Not since 'The Hungry Earth' have I been so invested in an episode before it's airing.
he looks like one of those default ugly sims omg
I think that his personality is generally pretty inoffensive though which is why he doesn't attract the ire that Bandicoot Cucumbersandwich does
But yeah, generally his personality is less obnoxious than the other people on the list.
I am dying
I'm excited to meet Clara and relieved to know she isn't dying every episode, that was my big worry. Beyond that I hope her mystery doesn't totally overshadow her as a person the way River's did.
And lol,
Beyond that I hope her mystery doesn't totally overshadow her as a person the way River's did.
I admire your hope!
Edited at 2013-03-18 06:05 am (UTC)
still not so secretly hoping for a new doctor though
I can't wait for Matt to gtfo though, I feel almost guilty over how much I want him to leave lol.
and lol i'm almost afraid that the new doctor would be just as irritating for me though
Donna was the best ;___;