I feel old.
I feel old.
Although we had to wait a couple more weeks for it to air in Canada, I remember premiere night well. After the show was over, my uncle, a huge fan of classic era Who called me up to discuss the episode, this being my first introduction to the Who universe. Rather excitedly he asked "well, wasn't that great?" and I reservedly replied "it was...acceptable." Ironically, it was the Aliens of London two parter that first got me starting to think the show was something more than "acceptable."
Those post show phone calls became our tradition during the Eccleston season which unfortunately we weren't really able to keep doing during the subsequent seasons. Oh we still manage to have our discussions on the episodes within a day or two after they aired, but there was something about having a live discussion about it as it was still fresh in our minds that really enhanced the show for me that year anyway.
I remember thinking that it was a bit silly (Mickey being eaten by a bin, anyone?) but enjoyable. Eccleston and Piper impressed me more than the story or script. I was more intrigued by the preview of the following week's story.
I never would have anticipated the show becoming the phenomenon it has, to be honest, but obviously I'm glad it has.
I remember thinking that it was a bit silly (Mickey being eaten by a bin, anyone?) but enjoyable. Eccleston and Piper impressed me more than the story or script. I was more intrigued by the preview of the following week's story.
I never would have anticipated the show becoming the phenomenon it has, to be honest, but obviously I'm glad it has.
I think my feelings were pretty much the same. It seemed a trifle too childish in places, and a little overblown (cue overly dramatic music etc.) but it was funny and clearly there was something wonderful waiting beneath the surface, Eccleston and Piper were great and, like you, it was probably the preview for The End of the World that hooked me more.
It isn’t a great episode, but as a stripped down introduction to a show with so much history it does the job well.
Although we had to wait a couple more weeks for it to air in Canada, I remember premiere night well. After the show was over, my uncle, a huge fan of classic era Who called me up to discuss the episode, this being my first introduction to the Who universe. Rather excitedly he asked "well, wasn't that great?" and I reservedly replied "it was...acceptable." Ironically, it was the Aliens of London two parter that first got me starting to think the show was something more than "acceptable."
Those post show phone calls became our tradition during the Eccleston season which unfortunately we weren't really able to keep doing during the subsequent seasons. Oh we still manage to have our discussions on the episodes within a day or two after they aired, but there was something about having a live discussion about it as it was still fresh in our minds that really enhanced the show for me that year anyway.
What was it about the Aliens in London two parter that convinced you, if you don't mind me asking. I remember when that episode first aired and I think the common reaction was "Farting Aliens?"
Wow, time flies by! Congratulations to everyone involved during the past 10 years. Bringing back a show like Doctor Who in a form that is popular amongst fans both old and new is an amazing accomplishment!
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