Kellie
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Doctor who season four previewI bet theres a few of you on here that are looking forward to its return on Saturday 045.gif
The iconic Time Lord will shortly be back on BBC One to make Saturday's telly more bearable, or at least it will for those around to catch it in its ridiculously early new timeslot of 6.20pm. Here's a rundown of what to look forward to in the fourth season, encompassing the friends, the foes and the familiar faces that will be encountered along the journey. Let's hope it will be another trip of a lifetime...
The Companions
The bride is no longer running away from The Doctor, as Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate, tracks down her man and gains full-time companion status for the season. Tate's performance during the 2006 Christmas Special divided the fans, but if the extended trailer and early buzz is anything to go by, then we'll all be won over in less time than it takes a Hoix to devour a Big Mac.
Joining her will be the legendary Bernard Cribbins as her grandfather Wilf, as seen in 'The Voyage Of The Damned'. He was the well-weathered newspaper vendor who spoke to The Doctor during his trip to the Earth with Astrid and several other aliens.
Fresh from fending off Owen Harper's flirtations on Torchwood, if not Captain Jack's tongue, Martha Jones is back for a handful of episodes. Now working for government organisation UNIT, Martha first bumps into The Doctor when the Sontarans (see below) decide to storm the planet. Be prepared to witness a nastier version of Martha on display too, for these Sontarans like their cloning (as opposed to personal grooming).
A dazzling array of past companions are set to return as the series hurtles towards its climax in the latter episodes. Billie Piper gives her chavette lingo another outing as Rose Tyler slips through the Void to hook up with The Doctor. Or is it the other way round? Captain Jack and Sarah Jane Smith also return from their spin-off shows for a mass reunion alongside Jackie Tyler and the self-professed 'tin dog' Mickey Smith. Although we'd love to hear the cute bark of "affirmative Master", there's no evidence that K-9 has been cocking his rusty leg on the Tardis again. Finally, rumours that The Doctor defied a horde of Reapers to bring Adric back from the death for the season finale have so far proven unfounded.
The Monsters
There's an even balance of new and old creatures in the fourth season. In the former category, the Adipose are set to debut in the opening episode 'Partners In Crime' and, if the production designs are a good indication, are definitely in the cute-but-nasty mould previously occupied by the Slitheen. The following story involves an encounter with the fiery, volcano-dwelling Pyrovillians in Pompeii 79AD, while giant wasps known as the Vespiform will be buzzing around a 1930s mansion later on in the series.
As for the mandatory blasts from the past, the big news - for veteran Whovians at least - is that the Sontarans are back. This warmongering, vertically-challenged race of clones hide something rather sinister beneath their helmets - faces that resemble jacket potatoes. The Sontarans are certainly spuds you don't like, as they make their first appearance since 1985 to do battle with The Doctor, Donna, UNIT and Martha Jones in a mid-season two-parter.
The origins of The Ood, the supposedly servile squid-faced race previously encountered near a black hole, are explored in the third episode, which takes place on their home planet. Unsurprisingly, the Daleks are back for the finale - but will they be reacquainted with their evil creator Davros in the process? If so, let's hope The Doctor serves up lashings of unlimited rice pudding, etc, etc for his withered nemesis. If you understand the last sentence, you've clearly been watching too much of the Sylvester McCoy era!
The Guest Stars
A delectable delight of familiar thespian names are on display throughout the 13 episodes. Representing the ladies, former Coronation Street star Sarah Lancashire plays baddie Miss Foster in the season premiere, ex EastEnder Lindsey 'Carol Jackson' Coulson will appear in 'Midnight' and national treasure Felicity Kendal will head back to the days of Agatha Christie in 'The Unicorn And The Wasp'.
Former Doctor Peter Davison's daughter Georgia Moffett plays a very important role in the latter half of the series, ironically rumoured to be The Doctor's daughter Susan, or someone posing as her. However, the biggest casting news came when former ER and Moll Flanders actress Alex Kingston was revealed to have been signed up for the eagerly-anticipated Steven Moffat two-parter 'Silence In The Library'.
As for the lads, British hearthrob Colin Salmon, best known for his Brosnan-era James Bond appearances, takes his place alongside Kingston in Moffat's story. In addition, respected actors Peter Capaldi and Phil Davis, best known for The Thick Of It and Quadrophenia respectively, will both be donning togas (and perhaps a bit of lava) for their stint in Pompeii.
Finally, two much-loved faces from the days of 1980s BBC comedy both turn up in the first half of the season. In 'The Planet Of The Ood', Blackadder legend Tim McInnery appears, although we doubt The Doctor will be calling him 'Darling'. Christopher Ryan, renowned for portraying straight man Mike in anarchic comedy The Young Ones, then stomps onto our screens as Sontaran leader General Staal in the subsequent two episodes. Poor Ryan will undoubtedly be wondering whether his own face will ever make it into the Whoniverse, for his previous appearance in the show in 1986 as the amphibious Mentor Lord Kiv also required heavy make-up.
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Louise
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Looking forward to it's return But I have a feeling That Katherine Tate as Donna is gonna ruin it for me.
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Maid Marian
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| Louise wrote: | | Looking forward to it's return But I have a feeling That Katherine Tate as Donna is gonna ruin it for me. |
My feelings as well Louise 
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Louise
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I just can't help but see her as the Characters she potrays in her own show. 
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frys_red_jacket
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ive never really liked dr who
my mum and sister love it though so will be very happy upon its return
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BTB_Nutter
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can't wait for the return of the doctor, only 2 days to go 
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Julie C
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Jon & the boys cant wait 21.gif
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Maid Marian
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| Louise wrote: | | I just can't help but see her as the Characters she potrays in her own show. |
I just don't like her and thought she was far too loud in the Christmas special as well as not being able to act 21.gif
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Louise
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Agreed. 045.gif
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Bez
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I love Dr Who but hate most of his assistants 21.gif I only like Billie Piper..she seemed so right for the part. pity she left.
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Maid Marian
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It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and there were definitely scenes where I expected Donna to burst out with 'am I bovvered' :roll:
I thought Sarah Lancashire was excellent as the baddie though - she was quite scary at times  21.gif
A bit of a mystery at the end though - how did she do that yah5.gif yah.gif
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Bez
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| Maid Marian wrote: |
I thought Sarah Lancashire was excellent as the baddie though - she was quite scary at times 21.gif
A bit of a mystery at the end though - how did she do that yah5.gif yah.gif |
Yeh she was good in dr who!
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Kellie
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Source DS
Gethin Jones has revealed he will star in an episode of Doctor Who.
The 30-year-old announced he will quit Blue Peter in June but has already lined up acting work on the cult BBC sci-fi show.
"The episode is number 13 or 14. It was a good day of filming and I have already done it. I love the show and I think producer Russell T Davies is a legend," Jones told The Sun.
"I'm not going to be an actor. I have been presenting for six-and-a-half years and I love it and I challenge myself every day to improve.
"Presenting is what I do and I would rather be asking the questions rather than answering them. I would like to carry on presenting."
The Welshman has previously guest-starred on Doctor Who as a Cyberman. He finished third in the most recent series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Louise
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I have one thing to say to that ...
WOOHOOOO!!!!!
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Julie C
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Can't wait
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Guest
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Season 4 has been doing well so far. Nice to see the Sontarans back after so long.
Chris Ryan played the General Stahl part really well.
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Maid Marian
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I've been extremely disappointed in the last two episodes This week's was just so annoying and I ended up turning the sound down at one point yah5.gif Even Zoe said the episode was rubbish!
The two parter from the other week started off well but the second part was really confusing and I've heard so many people say they still don't understand half of what was happening 21.gif. It went completely over my nephew's head (he's 10) and that's the target age of the show!!
I hope it gets back on track next week - looks like Rose is back and hopefully Captain Jack will pop in too yah.gif
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BTB_Nutter
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I didn't get the forest of the dead either and last saturdays episode was weird too. 
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Kellie
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Source DS
Russell T. Davies has stated that Rose Tyler has toughened up for her return to Doctor Who after a two-year absence.
He told the Radio Times that the former companion, played by Billie Piper, comes back to show "tougher, more independent, and [she] might, at times, seem a little harder".
The departing showrunner sought to reassure fans by adding: "It's still the same Rose Tyler. I didn't bring her back in order to reinvent her!"
After brief appearances in three episodes in the current season, Piper made a full return to the role in previous episode 'Turn Left' and appears in the forthcoming two-part finale.
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julie
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Loved her in the previous series but was very disappointed with her return, what happened to her teeth ? They seemed too big for her mouth causing her to lisssp
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Maid Marian
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Oh my word! yah5.gif
That is what I call an episode of Doctor Who! It was brilliant and both me and Zoe were sat on the edge of our seats at the end yah5.gif
What a cliffhanger yah5.gif yah5.gif
Roll on next week
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julie
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Who will he regenerate into ? No clues anywhere !
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Maid Marian
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| julie wrote: | | Who will he regenerate into ? No clues anywhere ! |
There's quite a few rumours going around about what is going to happen and you also have to bear in mind that DT has been seen filming this year's Christmas special so who knows
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Dawn
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i dont want him to go... he cant go 
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Kellie
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The hotly-anticipated climax to the fourth series of Doctor Who brought in huge ratings on Saturday night, according to early figures.
The 65 minute special, in which the Doctor did not regenerate, leaving David Tennant in the titular role, was watched by an average of 9.4m (45.9%) from 6.40pm.
The show's popularity has continued to grow since it was revived by BBC One in 2005. Last year's finale drew 8m, when John Simm made a guest appearance as The Master, and in 2006 the final instalment attracted 7.7m (43%). Last Christmas the show enjoyed its best ratings since 1979, drawing a peak of almost 14m for its festive special, which guest starred Kylie Minogue.
This year's finale, 'Journey's End', is the last series close to be made by Russell T. Davies, who has overseen the show's comeback. The audience peaked in the final 15 minutes with a massive 9.8m (47%).
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julie
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I'm not sure the episode lived up to the hype really. Two doctors and Donna becoming a time lord just didn't work for me
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Maid Marian
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I'm just glad Donna has gone - she irritated the hell out of me on Saturday when she was in 'intelligent' mode :roll:. She has to be one of the worst actresses I have ever come across 21.gif (can't you tell I don't like her :oops:
I did enjoy the episode though, apart from that
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