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'''''Vincent and the Doctor''''' was the tenth episode of [[Series 5 (Doctor Who)|the fifth series]] of [[BBC Wales]] ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It saw the Doctor befriend another famous figure in [[Vincent van Gogh]] and, quite darkly, explored the lead-up to his [[suicide]]. | '''''Vincent and the Doctor''''' was the tenth episode of [[Series 5 (Doctor Who)|the fifth series]] of [[BBC Wales]] ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It saw the Doctor befriend another famous figure in [[Vincent van Gogh]] and, quite darkly, explored the lead-up to his [[suicide]]. It also marked the first time the Doctor has had adventure with one of history's greatest artists on-screen. | ||
In ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]],'' it's said that this episode shows how the ''Doctor Who'' has heart unlike most science fiction stories, which leave out the compassion/humanity. It also marked another of the few times that the Doctor was unable to save a life; although in this case, it was because Vincent was tormented by inner demons that even the Time Lord couldn't reach. | In ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]],'' it's said that this episode shows how the ''Doctor Who'' has heart unlike most science fiction stories, which leave out the compassion/humanity. It also marked another of the few times that the Doctor was unable to save a life; although in this case, it was because Vincent was tormented by inner demons that even the Time Lord couldn't reach. | ||
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The chamber windows blow out as the Krafayis breaks in. Vincent returns with his easel, holding it like a weapon. He says the creature is making its way around the edges of the room. The Doctor calls himself an idiot for not noticing this sooner, saying he is getting old; the Krafayis was left behind because it is [[blindness|blind]], but he yells his [[deduction]], allowing the beast to know where they are. As it attacks, Vincent stabs the Krafayis with the legs of the easel. It collapses, badly wounded and dying. It begins crying it is afraid, and the Doctor consoles it as it dies. Vincent mourns he didn't mean to kill it, only wound it, and that he understands its lonely existence... | The chamber windows blow out as the Krafayis breaks in. Vincent returns with his easel, holding it like a weapon. He says the creature is making its way around the edges of the room. The Doctor calls himself an idiot for not noticing this sooner, saying he is getting old; the Krafayis was left behind because it is [[blindness|blind]], but he yells his [[deduction]], allowing the beast to know where they are. As it attacks, Vincent stabs the Krafayis with the legs of the easel. It collapses, badly wounded and dying. It begins crying it is afraid, and the Doctor consoles it as it dies. Vincent mourns he didn't mean to kill it, only wound it, and that he understands its lonely existence... | ||
[[File:Vincent,_Amy_and_the_Doctor.jpg|thumb|The Doctor, Vincent and Amy gazing up at the ''Starry Night'']] | [[File:Vincent,_Amy_and_the_Doctor.jpg|thumb|The Doctor, Vincent and Amy gazing up at the ''Starry Night'']] | ||
Amy, Vincent, and the Doctor lie in the grass outside the church. Vincent encourages | Amy, Vincent, and the Doctor lie in the grass outside the church; Vincent says they are lucky to still be alive to see the wonders of the world. Vincent encourages them to see the world as he does (we see the night sky turn into Vincent's ''Starry Night'' painting), saying the blackness of the sky is actually multiple shades of blue. Using his telepathy to briefly look into Vincent's mind, the Doctor sees the sky as the painter does. Smiling, the Doctor admits that he has seen many amazing things in his life, but nothing quite as wonderful as what Vincent sees. Vincent tells his friends he will miss them when they're gone. | ||
[[3 June|The next morning]], Vincent attempts to push his self-portrait on the Doctor as a parting gift, but the Doctor, knowing what it will be worth one day, refuses it. The painter takes this in stride; he's used to having his works of art refused. Vincent admits that, despite his experiences over the last couple of days, he won't do well on his own. As the Doctor and Amy depart, he gets an idea, asking Amy if she's had the same one; she doesn't as she's thinking about grabbing breakfast at the café. The Doctor calls to Vincent (who looks out his window, half-dressed), telling him to tidy up as there is something he wants to show him. | [[3 June|The next morning]], Vincent attempts to push his self-portrait on the Doctor as a parting gift, but the Doctor, knowing what it will be worth one day, refuses it. The painter takes this in stride; he's used to having his works of art refused. Vincent admits that, despite his experiences over the last couple of days, he won't do well on his own. As the Doctor and Amy depart, he gets an idea, asking Amy if she's had the same one; she doesn't as she's thinking about grabbing breakfast at the café. The Doctor calls to Vincent (who looks out his window, half-dressed), telling him to tidy up as there is something he wants to show him. | ||
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[[File:Vincent_Musee_d'Orsay.jpg|thumb|left|Vincent in the Musée d'Orsay]] | [[File:Vincent_Musee_d'Orsay.jpg|thumb|left|Vincent in the Musée d'Orsay]] | ||
Stepping outside, they reveal to Vincent they're now at the Musée d'Orsay in [[2010]]; the [[time vortex]] energy has reduced the posters covering the TARDIS to cinders. Explaining where they are, the Doctor and Amy lead Vincent into the [[museum]], leaving his hat back in the TARDIS to avoid arousing suspicion of his identity. Led through the building, Vincent looks in awe at the exhibits, then is even more surprised when he is led into the section dedicated completely to his paintings. While Vincent stares at people enjoying his work, the Doctor finds Dr Black again, asking if he can | Stepping outside, they reveal to Vincent they're now at the Musée d'Orsay in [[2010]]; the [[time vortex]] energy has reduced the posters covering the TARDIS to cinders. Explaining where they are, the Doctor and Amy lead Vincent into the [[museum]], leaving his hat back in the TARDIS to avoid arousing suspicion of his identity. Led through the building, Vincent looks in awe at the exhibits, then is even more surprised when he is led into the section dedicated completely to his paintings. While Vincent stares at people enjoying his work, the Doctor finds Dr Black again, asking if he can summarize where Vincent stands in history. | ||
Vincent is returned to 1890, where he comments on what has happened and thanks the Doctor for truly helping him where other doctors have not; the Doctor is equally joyous, bidding his new friend farewell. He then tells Amy that should she grow bored of the Doctor, she may return and they will have a big family. Amy tells Vincent that she's "not the marrying type. | Amy positions Vincent close enough to hear his response, as Dr Black praises Van Gogh for turning his pain into incredible beauty, calling him not only the world's greatest artist, but also one of the greatest men of all time. Vincent is reduced to tears by these words and the Doctor starts to apologize, thinking this was too much for him. However, Vincent explains he's crying out of joy; now he knows that people will love his paintings. He hugs Dr Black and thanks him for his kind words before leaving with his friends. Dr Black is confused, and suspects the truth before thinking better of it. | ||
Vincent is returned to 1890, where he comments on what has happened and thanks the Doctor for truly helping him where other doctors have not; the Doctor is equally joyous, bidding his new friend farewell. He then tells Amy that should she grow bored of the Doctor, she may return and they will have a big family. Amy tells Vincent that she's "not the marrying type"; the Doctor is subtly distressed to hear this. Leaving for home, Vincent hears the TARDIS leave and turns back to see it gone. He then leaves, happy, and sure he will use his experience to change himself into a new man. | |||
The Doctor and Amy return to the Musée d'Orsay. Amy is certain their time with Vincent changed him. She is ecstatic at the prospect of all the new paintings that will hang in the exhibit. However, she is disappointed to find no new paintings and hear Dr Black still announce to tourists that Van Gogh committed suicide at the age of thirty-seven. | The Doctor and Amy return to the Musée d'Orsay. Amy is certain their time with Vincent changed him. She is ecstatic at the prospect of all the new paintings that will hang in the exhibit. However, she is disappointed to find no new paintings and hear Dr Black still announce to tourists that Van Gogh committed suicide at the age of thirty-seven. | ||