Talk:Doctor Who

History

Since this is an overview, it needed a look at the general history of the series. I have written this by rote, so if I made any glaring errors, please correct me. Also, I wouldn't be adverse to the section being spun-off into a "History of Doctor Who" article. 23skidoo 03:38, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

The new logo

I'm starting a discussion thread regarding use of the new logo, unveiled on 6th October 2009, with regards to the lead image of this overview article. Although it's the "new" logo, it won't be the "current" logo until the Matt Smith era truly begins, after Tennant's final special. There's even a BBC Books release with the current logo scheduled for as late as March 2010. For this reason I think the lead image should remain the "current" logo, and be replaced by the new era logo after Tennant's final special. If someone feels differently, please feel free to state your case; whatever consensus works out is fine by me. 23skidoo 13:37, October 6, 2009 (UTC)

I agree. Keep the current orange logo for now until the new bluey-purple one becomes the one to use after Tennant's last story. --Tangerineduel 15:01, October 6, 2009 (UTC)

Does anyone mind if I change it to the new logo as the final Tennant special is now over and done with?

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Misunderstanding?

"...and was famously referenced to in the 1996 television movie, where even though the Doctor is unconscious a complete stranger knows enough to write John Smith on his hospital admission papers."

I think someone has missunderstood what was happening, the guy picked "John Smith" at random not because he had some foreknowlede or because the Doctor had told him off screen. I don't know if whoever wrote this was American or anything, but "John Smith" its just the english version of the American "Joe Sixpack", you know the name of the everyman. "John" and "Smith" are two of the most common names in the UK. I have edited it as a result. Looq 13:27, May 25, 2010 (UTC)

• In addition, it's also known as an in joke. 68.146.81.123 04:41, July 25, 2010 (UTC)

First and Second interregnum

Where did these statements come from?

Under "A False Start" it's stated "The franchise's so-called "first interregnum" on television ended in 1996" and "Back to the Wilderness" "The "second interregnum" that followed saw more novels". The notable part of the first sentence is so-called, which means someone actually called it that.

I have been able to find a source, Mark Gatiss referring to an interregnum, but when he's using the term it's to refer to the series from 1989 to 2005, rather than how it's cited in the article. Just wondering if "first/second interregnum" is citeable somewhere. --Tangerineduel 14:50, August 10, 2010 (UTC)