Doctor Who Magazine 200 Golden Moments

Just thought I would share with you a very proud moment within my Doctor Who obsession when I was invited to write for DWM and their 200 Golden Moments special edition. My articles concern State of Decay and Mark of the Rani.

This fantastic mag came out about two years ago but really gives food for thought. In light of the fact we now have the Matt Smith era also..............what are your favourite Golden Moments?

The Ultimate Doctor Who Trailer 2005 - 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uRjNhLSHlM Enjoy!!!!!

Celebrating 2Entertain - What is your favourite DVD release?

One of the great pleasures in life is when a Doctor Who story from the classic (still hate that term) series is released. Not only will the picture be the clearest you have ever seen for that particular story but you also get fantastic extras from those lovely people at 2Entertain that can make the naffest of stories still be integral to your overall DVD collection. I am expecting the imminent release of Paradise Towers to prove that theory.

2Entertain have provided some fantastic documentaries, features and interviews that have enthralled Doctor Who fans for the best part of the last decade. Particular personal faves include the 'Trials and Tribulations' documentary from the 'Trial of a Timelord' box set covering the Colin Baker era including the cancellation which is essential viewing purely for the candid and at times controversial nature of the main protagonists words.

The 'A New Body At Last' documentary from the 'New Beginnings' box set chartering the transition from Tom Baker to Peter Davison is fascinating featuring some very rare footage of the regeneration scene itself. This would have to be my personal favourite as these are some of my favourite stories and they are enhanced further here. Special mention must also go to the 'Survival' DVD which for me is a very sub standard story but the documentary 'Endgame' which shows the intended direction the show may have gone in is fascinating stuff for any fans of the show who had hoped for Season 27.

There are so many highlights, and far too many to mention here. However the very best aspect is the commentaries. Not only because they give fascinating insight into the creation of the story from the time but they also immortalise legends of the show that have since departed. Barry Letts is one of my favourite contributors to the commentaries and we will always have his honest forthright reviews to listen to. And how poignant it is now listening to a commentary that features Nick Courtney or Lis Sladen. For any who fan worth their salt try and listen to the 'Planet of the Spiders' commentary track without choking back a few tears.

So thank you 2Entertain for providing such a fantastic run of releases and how bittersweet it is that these will be all be available in a couple of years. But equally how fantastic.

Series 6 - Questions Still Remain!!!!

There is no doubt about it that 'A Good Man Goes to War' is a cracking episode. And we do have some answers to some questions. We know why Eye Patch Lady could see Amy, although most people probably already figured that one out. We know who River Song is...FINALLY!!!! We know why the enemies want Melody. But still many questions remain!

1) Where do the Silence fit into all this? When will they fall?

2) When was Amy taken? We now know it was before America. Was it sometime between The Bing Bang and A Christmas Carol? If conception occurred on their wedding night then that is the most likely.

3) Can River Song regenerate? If she is Melody, and Melody is the little girl at the end of Day of the Moon, then yes she can. but that is not confirmed.

4) Who is behind it all? Madame Kovarian seems to be the spokesperson but not the mastermind behind it all.

5) Are these the same clerics that were seen in Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone? How come River was aligned with them then?

6) Is there a more sinister motive to the Hooded Monks! Where have they come from!

7) Why does River kill the Doctor in The Impossible Planet? We know it is her as she states "of course" when she realises she cannot kill herself.

Of course there are many more questions to be answered which I am sure others can tell me about...like how is a Lizard walking around 19th century London unnoticed. Oh and how funny it the title "Let's kill Hitler"! One of the best titles ever!!