It's a very common rumour that he threw a hissy fit and refused to wear the period costume. Of course, being a rumour, it could well be bollocks. If there's a copy of the original script online, that'd be the way to check. As I understand it though, the plan was for the Doctor's costume to be less fixed than we were used to and that he would often wear different things to match the story. We sort of got that with Tennant occasionally wearing a tux or whatever, but it never really materialised. I prefer it that way though, with each Doctor having his distinct look. That's why the long hair is an essential part of the Eighth Doctor's image, same as the Sixth Doctor's fabulous coat.Sorry, Bones, but I'm forced to come down with the rest of the squalid pack here and say there's little to be deduced from Eccleston's costuming in "The Unquiet Dead".
Sub-BonesWait ... what does 'squalid' mean again?
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Besides, I always liked Nine's look; it makes much more sense (and looks more bad-ass) to take on the monsters when one dresses as if ready for an episode of Supernatural...
...and it finally made Dr Who look cool. Leather jackets are cool.
That's why the long hair is an essential part of the Eighth Doctor's image
Is this a satirical impression of a stupid argument?That's why the long hair is an essential part of the Eighth Doctor's image
The 8th Doctor's hair only appeared once. So did Tom Baker's hat and cloak in The Talons of Weng-Chiang. So, is Tom's Sherlock-look for that episode essential to his Doctor?
That's why the long hair is an essential part of the Eighth Doctor's image
The 8th Doctor's hair only appeared once. So did Tom Baker's hat and cloak in The Talons of Weng-Chiang. So, is Tom's Sherlock-look for that episode essential to his Doctor?
It's a very common rumour that he threw a hissy fit and refused to wear the period costume.
Is this a satirical impression of a stupid argument?That's why the long hair is an essential part of the Eighth Doctor's image
The 8th Doctor's hair only appeared once. So did Tom Baker's hat and cloak in The Talons of Weng-Chiang. So, is Tom's Sherlock-look for that episode essential to his Doctor?
That's why the long hair is an essential part of the Eighth Doctor's image
The 8th Doctor's hair only appeared once. So did Tom Baker's hat and cloak in The Talons of Weng-Chiang. So, is Tom's Sherlock-look for that episode essential to his Doctor?
That appeared in one story out of how many featuring Tom Baker? That's like saying that the do-wrap that Patrick Troughton sports during part of The Underwater Menace is essential for his Doctor. I'll bet it got a similar percentage of his Doctor's overall screen time compared to the Talons outfit for Tom Baker.
[Saavik]Humour, it is a difficult concept. It is not logical. [/Saavik]
[Saavik]Humour, it is a difficult concept. It is not logical. [/Saavik]
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