Monthly Archives: June 2015

“So the official history says, but there are many rumours and legends to the contrary.”

Posted on June 24, 2015 by etheruk1

In ‘The Five Doctors’ the 2nd Doctor tries to explain the contradictory history of Rassilon. He is generally accepted as a great figure but rumour indicates that he was also cruel, causing the Time Lords to rebel against him, locking … Continue reading →

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“You’re a talented watercolourist, professor of psychology and ghost hunter. Total pleasure. Massive.”

Posted on June 17, 2015 by etheruk1

‘Hide’ has the Doctor and Clara crashing a ghost hunt at Caliburn House conducted by Major Alec Palmer and Emma Grayling. Supernatural investigations are can serve as the inspiration for an adventure or the basis of a campaign. The classic … Continue reading →

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“And I know things. Secrets that must never be told.”

Posted on June 10, 2015 by etheruk1

I’ve already discussed how secrets are a key element of Doctor Who here and the Doctor discusses his own secrets in ‘The Rings of Akhaten’. It is a great speech and one worth analysing. It gives us the perspective of … Continue reading →

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“Emergency. You’re my boyfriend.”

Posted on June 3, 2015 by etheruk1

In ‘Time Of The Doctor’ Clara accidentally makes the Doctor think she wants him to be her boyfriend. She quickly clarifies that she only wants him to pretend to be her boyfriend for the benefit of her family who are … Continue reading →

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