In case
you hadn't noticed, this is Doctor Who's fiftieth anniversary. And,
in true fan-style, speculation is rife about what will be happening
between now and December. What we do know so far is that there will
be a further 8 episodes that commence on the 30th of
March, concluding series 7. There will be at least one anniversary
special for broadcast around November 23rd. And there will
be a 90-minute docu-drama based on the creation of the series back in
1963. We also know that both the Ice Warriors and the Cybermen are
returning, that there will be a TARDIS-centric episode, and a tangled
web of intrigue surrounding Clara. There will also be a Christmas
special.
The 50th anniversary special itself has garnered a fair
bit of controversy, as it has been heavily rumoured that it will be a
mere 60-minutes long. Note that I said 'rumour'. In fandom, rumours
can either be very close to the truth, or as far from it as an Ice
Warrior on the sun. Steven Moffat himself has told us not to believe
this guff, and I trust him completely. He is a fantastic writer and
exec-producer, and it's his vision that has given our favourite show
a new lease of life.
So, you loathe the idea of a 3D episode? Well, watch it in 2D then!
Angry about the rumours of a sole 60-minutes for the biggest episode
in the series' history? Don't believe them! Hate Moffat's vision for
the show? Watch something else!
I
watch Doctor Who because I love it. I trust Moffat and everyone else
at the BBC to bring us a year to remember. Let's stop worrying, and
enjoy the ride! And if you're still not happy, there IS the Big
Finish audio celebration to look forward to....
