Lost - A Drabble

"It's this way," the Doctor declared with absolutely no doubt at all.

He marched valiantly onwards, with Peri tagging along behind, as his eyes scoured the bizarre map.

"Can you even read that thing?" his companion muttered as she rubbed her trembling shoulders. It's awfully cold in here, she thought gloomily.

"Of course! With a mind like mine, anything can be decrypted!"

Oh, the arrogance!

The pair rounded a corner, and the Doctor collided with a dead-end, the map floating gracefully out of his hands, onto the stone floor.

"Peri?"

"Yes, Doctor?" she replied with a knowing smirk.

"We're lost..."

Ghosts From the Future - A Drabble

He was sat on the edge of the Universe, right at the end of time.

But despite the eternal calm, he was frowning. Frowning at the apparent junkyard that surrounded him on this lonely asteroid.

Littered on the ground were ancient, rusted remains of Gallifreyan artefacts. Golden seals of Rassilon, charred and faded. Parts of dead TARDISes and SIDRATS. There were even a few Dalek eyestalks half-buried in the sand.

He turned back to the stars, sipping his tea at the end of time, where all of the worst bits of the past washed up.

 

Or, in his case...the future...

Never Play Chess With Yourself - A Drabble

Seven moved his pawn carefully across the board.

Six allowed himself a small grin.

Too easy, he thought proudly to himself, He’s no good at all!

Moving his own piece, Six then leant back in his chair, arms folded defiantly, as he announced, “Check!”

“Mate,” was Seven’s unexpected reply, as, seemingly from nowhere, he moved another piece, overthrowing the Queen.

“What?” Six leapt to his feet in shock, appalled at this sudden turn-around.

“Maybe a pie eating contest would be more appropriate for you? You’ve certainly had the practice…”

Seven was slightly unnerved by the look his opponent gave him.

By Cory Eadson

Everything I Learned In Life, I Got From Doctor Who

#4 Eat Jelly Babies

 

Ok, I have a confession. I never used to like jelly babies. Many moons ago, back at Primary School, I'd lap up the Haribo's and the pick'n'mix chews like....well, like a hungry 8-year old boy! But when the box of jelly babies was passed around, I'd baulk and pass it on. They were too sweet and sickly for me, back then. After all, I was sweet enough (Stop laughing at the back)!

 

But I know that my tastes changed dramatically once I entered the bright blue doors of the TARDIS, into the crazy world of 'Doctor Who'. Watching Tom Baker munching on jelly babies, offering them to new friends, using them as weapons, automatically gave me a taste for them. Just like that, as Tommy Cooper might say. Probably.

 

As you seasoned Whovians will know, jelly babies were first utilised by Patrick Troughton's second incarnation of the Doctor, but it was number 4, Tom Baker, who made those edible children his own. He didn't just eat them, he used them to make friends. To show people he was on their side. To make peace with people. What a brilliant idea! And what a wonderful way to introduce yourself to someone! Hand shakes are boring and stiff. But jelly babies? They're colourful, they're tasty, and they're barmy! The perfect ice breaker.

 

I nearly always carry jelly babies around with me wherever I go. Bumping into charity workers in the street, meeting friends of friends, going to work or my radio station...Jelly babies always raise the mood! I even gave Frazer Hines and Colin Spaull a bag of them, after meeting the delightful chaps at a signing in a local Doctor Who shop.

So, if you're in an awkward situation with new people, and need a quick way to endear yourself to someone, rely on the tensile strength of jelly babies! It always works for me!

 

PS I have written a poem about jelly babies. I'll have to share it with you sometime...

 

 

For previous installments of 'Everything I Learned...':

#1 Talk To Strangers

#2 Drink Tea

#3 Be Yourself

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Rest In Peace, Dinah Sheridan

Another sad loss in the 'Doctor Who' world today. Dinah Sheridan passed away at the ripe old age of 92. Dinah made her name starring in much-loved British dramas and comedies, such as Genevieve (1953) and The Railway Children (1970). She was also a regular guest on hit Channel 4 show Countdown during the 90s.

 

Sheridan made just one appearance in 'Doctor Who', in 1983's 'The Five Doctors', as Chancellor Flavia. A memorable role in a memorable and special story secured Sheridans' place in Who-history, and she will be remembered forever.

 

Rest In Peace, Dinah Sheridan.

 

 

Everything I Learned In Life, I Got From Doctor Who

#3 Be Yourself

The Doctor has always maintained that he isn't “people”, that his personality and actions cannot be compared to those of others. “Do I even look like people?” he mutters in 'The Eleventh Hour' (2010), echoing similar sentiments from 1984's 'The Twin Dilemma'.

Although the Doctor is still on that voyage of self-discovery, learning his limits and what he can be capable of, he has always remained to true to himself. Aside from using disguises to hide from his enemies, the Doctor is never afraid to show off his own, unique persona to the world. Whether parading around in his multicolour dream-coat, or declaring the Mona Lisa to be among the best paintings in the Universe (in a room full of people, much to Romana's embarrassment), the Doctors' attitude is nearly always, “I don't care! Let them gawp, let them gape!”

That, I'd wager, is the best attitude to have. We should be proud of who we are, what we like, how we dress. I tried changing once, in a bid to try and fit in with a particular group (a group of people who bullied me, no less!). It didn't work out, and I returned to my journey of self-exploration, undeterred by the crowd. And today, I am still learning about myself. Developing, making mistakes and learning from them. But I'm still me. I'm quite happy to be who I am, as I'm sure you are too. It may mean that I'm often the odd one out, the weirdo, the freak. But that just means that those people who do like those qualities in me are much more valuable to myself, than those who would rather me change to suit them.

I am who I am. And I have the Doctor to thank for it.

 

 

 

For previous installments of 'Everything I Learned....' see below:

#1 Talk to Strangers

#2 Tea

The Page



 

Turn Right

Yes, I know I've got the title of a modern classic episode of 'Doctor Who' wrong. But never mind that. Look RIGHT >>>

You see? New pages! Yes, this Blog is expanding, and so I have made a few new pages on this, the 49th anniversary of 'Doctor Who'. One of the pages is all about why Time Crash is so bloody good. The other is a list of reasons why 'Doctor Who' is so important in my life.

Also recently added to the blog, a big essay on Colin Baker's controversial Doctor, horror movie reviews, and other stuff. Have a look around, be merry, and feel free to give me feedback!

Now, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy!