One of the reasons I was asked to join the Mindless Ones last month is that we’re expanding our range of topics somewhat. We’re still going to concentrate on comics, of course, but we’re going to be venturing into other waters – expect the occasional post about TV, films or video games. And one of the things we’re going to do is a weekly look at Doctor Who.

Yes, it’s going to be a week after the broadcast. But it’s a programme about time travel, after all. More to the point, there’s a good reason for the delay – Moffat-era Doctor Who, more than any other era of the programme, takes time to sink in. Often what appeared at first glance to be a hugely impressive rip-roaring adventure will, on a rewatch, prove very problematic. Sometimes, less often, the reverse will be true, and an initially unimpressive story will reveal hidden depths.
The Doctor, flanked by Amy and Rory, stands in front of a swastika flag

So we’re going to look at each episode a week late, and see what actually worked and what didn’t.

A Year Without Cider week 32

September 4th, 2011

Danny Noble’s cartoon diary of abstinence. You can also read her Monday Morning strip here.
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