Category Archives: Rings of Akhaten

“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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“We don’t walk away.”

Posted on July 17, 2013 by etheruk1

In ‘The Rings of Akhaten’ the Doctor teaches Clara an important lesson of working with him, they don’t walk away. Getting the players in a game to abide by this can be difficult. After all if you present a threat … Continue reading →

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“Oh you like to think you’re a god. But you’re not a god. You’re just a parasite.”

Posted on July 10, 2013 by etheruk1

In ‘The Rings of Akhaten’ the villain is variously referred to as Old God and Grandfather. Towards the end of the episode it reveals itself to be the planet Akhaten itself. A being of immense power it sustains itself on … Continue reading →

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‘Good, She Is Sacrificing Herself. She Should Know What That Means.’

Posted on April 7, 2013 by etheruk1

‘The Rings of Akhaten’, written by Neil Cross, is an wonderful exercise in world building, creating a vivid alien backdrop for the adventure. Just as in ‘The End of the World’ and ‘Beast Below’ the companion is taken out of … Continue reading →

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