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Specials

Wouldn't it be easier to just count the S4-S5 specials as one group called Specials (2008-10) User:ATMarsden/Templates/Sign/Signature 18:45, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Pah! Easier?! Wikipedians (and Whovians) laugh in the face of easier! DBD 21:52, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
There's pro and cons either way. At the moment the first and second could be combined, as long as all the redirects are changed (again). I missed one last time and there's probably more. Production wise, the Christmas Special 2008 belongs with S4, but there's a new production block for 4.15-4.18. Story arc wise my guess is that all the specials belong together. I'm not sure the Eleventh Doctor label should be where it is though, I haven't removed it because I guess it will come back again. I think these specials will cause us problems as 'Doctor' and 'Companion' are redefined. And don't forget we're promised a big surpise at the end. Edgepedia (talk) 17:54, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2009/10 specials, one is easter, with two possibaly for christmas/new year' 2009/10, with one special to be confirmed to be shown during 2009.
DBD, I meant more readable to the public. Anymore opinions welcome. User:ATMarsden/Templates/Sign/Signature 18:59, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
How's about "Gap year specials"? DBD 13:02, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
"Post-series 4 specials"? Descriptive, at least! Stephenb (Talk) 15:44, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
They all have the years after them, so to be consistent I prefer Specials (2008-10). Until we need a name for an article, if one's warranted. Edgepedia (talk) 19:03, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Which could be Doctor Who (2008-10 specials) Edgepedia (talk) 19:05, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know, all the official sources seem to be treating The Next Doctor as distinct from the 2009-2010 specials (and I'm guessing the only 2010 one would be on New Year's Day anyway?). 86.159.232.74 (talk) 19:23, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Edgepedia, I do believe that one would be warranted, as the previous 4 series have had articles. That said, they may all be distinct episodes with no continuity between them. Have to get WPDW concensus on that... User:ATMarsden/Templates/Sign/Signature 23:05, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Speaking of specials, what's the deal on tonights' CiN broadcast? User:ATMarsden/Templates/Sign/Signature 20:38, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

Just so you know, somebody needs to change the info slightly for the Christmas Special this year. The next Doctor is officially 90 minutes long and not 60. (Unsigned message from 80.42.184.18).

The BBC Press Office says 6:00 to 7:00pm which I make 1 hour. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/wk52/bbc_one.shtml#bbcone_doctorwho Edgepedia (talk) 12:43, 3 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Next special to be called Planet of dead... could sum1 change in on here —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.205.124.95 (talk) 19:02, 25 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've added in programme information for the final four specials - writer information comes from DWM #400. Julie & RTD commented in the TND podcast that the final story would be a two parter (the third and fourth special episodes), would be in early 2010, but weren't going to comment on the actual date "to stop ITV scheduling something up against it" basically. Tphi 02:09, 26 December 2008 (UTC)

Speaking of specials, there seems to be a circual link on the upcoming "Planet of the Dead"; I think either the redirect should go away and be replaced with a real page or the link removed. 03:37, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
The link should probs be removed for now. Also, can i see confirmation of the title of Easter Special? I think i may know where it came from, but just to check, could you cite it. User:ATMarsden/Templates/Sign/Signature 18:48, 26 December 2008 (UTC)

Actually, in retrospect, I think that an article title is not needed, as they are "largely self-contained" as the say in the biz. :P User:ATMarsden/Templates/Sign/Signature 18:50, 26 December 2008 (UTC)

Are we 100% sure that 205 is xmas with 206 being new year. for all we know 205 could be summer bank holiday, with 206 (P1 - Xmas Day) & (P2 - New Years Day). {Ucebaggie (talk) 10:02, 31 December 2008 (UTC)}[reply]
That's what the article is currently trying to say. We know that one episode of 205/6 will be shown Christmas Day, and at least one more in 2010. Can you look at it again? Edgepedia (talk) 10:06, 31 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, I know I'm gonna get argued with, but should Attack of the Graske, The Infinate Quest and Music of the Spheres by listed as continuity stories? Shouldn't they be grouped with A Fix with Sontarans and such? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Steve0377 (talk • contribs) 02:40, 2 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I dunno, I think I agree, at least in part. Two of those you list (Graske and Spheres) could probably be moved to be under "Other stories" as "Interactive episodes" since coherent fictional worlds do not usually embrace or address the audience. (Also, strictly speaking, since we're talking about televised episodes here and not, say, webcasts such as Shalka, Spheres was first broadcast on TV after "The Next Doctor"... :) ) Stephenb (Talk) 15:02, 2 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Moonbase/Macra Terror broadcast

Just happened to spot an error with these entries: The broadcast dates for Moonbase are given as "11 February – 3 March 1967" but The Mara Terror is down as "11 March – 1 April 1967". Unless Moonbase ended on Friday (or Macra Terror started on Sunday) then one of those is wrong. 86.142.140.239 (talk) 15:35, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There may have been something that caused the anomaly in the scheduling, but I'm not sure how you would go about looking up the TV listings for 1967. magnius (talk) 15:44, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Checking TimeAndDate.com, 3 March 1967 is a Friday and 11 March 1967 is a Saturday. So I'm guessing that 3 March is a typo and it should read 4 March 1967. DonQuixote (talk) 16:24, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Dr Who Guide and A Brief History... say 4 March DBD 16:41, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

split

I suggest that this list be split in two, with the new Doctor Who list being List of Doctor Who episodes... It would also make the list smaller. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.66.195.159 (talk) 10:28, 9 December 2008

I disagree, I see no reason to split it up and suggest that it remains as it is. There is a menu at the top for ease of navigation, so length or article isn't really an issue. magnius (talk) 12:24, 9 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  • How about renaming it to List of Doctor Who Episodes and amending elsewhere accordingly? That'd be more consistent with pretty much every other episode listing page on Wikipedia.Etrigan (talk) 12:41, 9 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That would make more sense, but whatever happens it shouldn't be split. magnius (talk) 13:59, 9 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
'Episodes' already redirects here. Since the majority of the list consists of serials, it shouldn't be moved. — Edokter • Talk • 14:19, 9 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
The article is very long (to be expected from a long running show) and a logical split point is between the old version and the new version. Other very long lists are also split across separate sublists, I don't see why this should be any different. If you want an unassociated way of splitting it, it can be done by choosing decades to cover in each list... then splitting in three or four would make sense. 76.66.195.159 (talk) 15:00, 12 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
It makes more sense to me to keep this list as one page. Any division point would be arbitrary. Macduff (talk) 05:14, 14 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Lets keep it as it is - as poitned out above - any division would be arbitrary. I would also point out that the currect list as attained Featured List status as it is. Etron81 (talk) 15:44, 14 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I don't mind one way or the other, but if it were to be split, "decades" sounds good. DonQuixote (talk) 23:15, 14 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Dissagree - it's all one series - spliting would only increase the myth that they are different. 86.131.241.135 (talk) 19:45, 20 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Disagree Why not ask it this way - what real, practical benefits would there be to splitting the list? I can't think of any. Luminifer (talk) 20:09, 20 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Disagree: I also agree that any break would be arbitrary. This article is meant to be a list of stories, both in serial and episode format, of the Doctor Who TV show, and any split would detract from that function. The TOC is there for a reason. kingdom2 (talk) 23:22, 20 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Disagree For reasons stated above. Jon (talk) 03:35, 26 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Agree, but with differences I'd have thought it would have been best to do it by Doctor e.g: List of Doctor Who serials (First Doctor). User:ATMarsden/Templates/Sign/Signature 19:31, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
Disagree proposal in current form. Though the idea of sub-articles per-Doctor for the old series, per-season for the new series has floated around my mind for some time. I think The Key to Time and The Trial of a Time Lord would probably have articles anyway. Sceptre (talk) 23:52, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Disagree for reasons stated above. TalkIslander 12:59, 31 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Disagree per Kingdom2's argument above - Tphi (talk) 16:27, 31 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Disagree per Kingdom2 Stephenb (Talk) 12:20, 1 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

2009/10 Specials

Here are quotes from the Xmas Day podcast about the dating for the Specials.

Julie Gardener to RTD:

"We're prepping currently for Easter, which will be filmed in January ... [There'll be] three specials, or of course four because the last one is a two-parter."

RTD:

"But there is a lot of fuss online at the moment. People think that like, the last two specials are going out next Easter so Series 5 might be delayed til the Autumn in 2010 which isn't being talked about at all."

Hopefully that clears up any confusion Tphi (talk) 23:52, 28 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I reverted that last schedule before I thought that the evidence also supports an alternative one. I still do, so I put it up here. My understanding of RTD is that he's saying that the current plans are that the last two specials are doing out before Easter 2010 (as Easter would be too late). We know we have a special at Easter and Christmas 2009, and two more undated specials which gives this possible schedule:

No Title Code Episodes Writer Director Original airdate
Easter special (2009)
204 "Planet of the Dead" 4.15 60 minutes special Russell T Davies & Gareth Roberts[1] James Strong [2] Easter 2009
Special (2009)
205 Special 4.16
 60 minutes special Russell T. Davies & Phil Ford [1] 2009 [3]
Christmas special (2009/10)
206 Christmas special (2009)
2nd Part 		4.17
4.18 		2 episodes [3] Russell T Davies [1] Christmas 2009
Early 2010

Edgepedia (talk) 07:16, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Is this actually sourced properly? 86.131.241.135 (talk) 23:40, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Its okay Edgepedia, it was more that the whole table got deleted when I see you just found the dates in question. Tphi (talk) 01:12, 30 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
What we know is that we have four specials, the next one is at Easter, there's one at Christmas 2009, the last two are a two-parter, and the final episode will be shown in early 2010/before Easter 2010. This gives two possible schedules - the one that's on the page, or the one above. Trying to combine the two I get this:


No Title Code Episodes Writer Director Original airdate
Easter special (2009)
204 "Planet of the Dead" 4.15 60 minute special Russell T Davies & Gareth Roberts[1] James Strong [4] Easter 2009
Specials (2009-10)
205 TBA 4.16
 60 minute special Russell T. Davies & Phil Ford [1] One shown Christmas 2009, with the last shown early 2010[3]
206 TBA (part 1)
TBA (part 2) 		4.17
4.18 		two 60 minute specials [3] Russell T Davies [1]

Edgepedia (talk) 09:43, 30 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I see what you mean, it all depends on if 4.16 is the Xmas Special or not. I am pretty sure its going to be, but you're right we shouldn't assume. Anyway, I'm happy with the above compromise Tphi (talk) 15:26, 30 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Are we 100% sure that 205 is xmas with 206 being new year. for all we know 205 could be summer bank holiday, with 206 (P1 - Xmas Day) & (P2 - New Years Day). {Ucebaggie (talk) 10:02, 31 December 2008 (UTC)}
User talk:Málåsgløbdük - Welcome to the talk page. I've reverted your changes to the tables above; it says Easter, not the 11 April because Easter (can) cover several days. This is the talk page were you can make comments about the article. Edgepedia (talk) 11:14, 31 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

List of new series eps

Doctor Who (Revived Series) List Of Episodes.

Just a heads up that this list has been created - I think it should just be a redirect to the new series (9th and 10th doctors) section of this list Etron81 (talk) 18:13, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's been proposed for deletion Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Doctor Who (Revived Series) List Of Episodes.. (Note it also has a '.' at the end of the title) Edgepedia (talk) 18:28, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Planet of the Daleks episode 3

Saw this on a forum (registration required) - basically DWM apparently states that Planet of the Daleks is going to be out in colour next year (including episode 3 currently only in B+W). Anyone have DWM to confirm this for the table? 86.149.200.10 (talk) 16:08, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like they have managed to get it into colour Doctor Who News page, Restoration website. Would remove the bit about B+W myself, but this article is protected. 86.149.200.10 (talk) 22:13, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  1. ^ a b c d e f Doctor Who Magazine (400). Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent: Panini Comics. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Doctor Who Magazine". October 2008. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference podcast204 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Doctor Who Magazine". October 2008. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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