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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]]. | ||
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. | |||
Along with ''[[Amy's Choice]]'', this story neither features a [[Time Field|crack in time]], nor does it make any mention to [[the Silence]]. However, [[Rory Williams|Rory]]'s absence is alluded to, giving the episode a defined place in the season's [[story arc]]. | Along with ''[[Amy's Choice]]'', this story neither features a [[Time Field|crack in time]], nor does it make any mention to [[the Silence]]. However, [[Rory Williams|Rory]]'s absence is alluded to, giving the episode a defined place in the season's [[story arc]]. | ||
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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] and [[Amy Pond|Amy]] visit the [[Musée d'Orsay]] in [[Paris]]. It is showing the works of [[Vincent van Gogh]], who is Amy's favourite painter. Amy asks the Doctor why he is being so nice to her; he has been taking Amy to several places she wanted to visit and other peaceful locations, such as [[Arcadia (planet)|Arcadia]] and the [[Trojan Gardens]]. She jokes that she's suspicious, to which he defensively tells Amy that he is always nice to her, and that there was [[Cold Blood (TV story)|nothing to be suspicious about]]. Amy tells the Doctor that she was just joking, but wonders why he's not. Before she can question the Doctor further, a child says, "It's the doctor," prompting them both to look behind them to see a child looking at the painting of [[Gachet|Vincent's doctor]]. | The [[Eleventh Doctor]] and [[Amy Pond|Amy]] visit the [[Musée d'Orsay]] in [[Paris]]. It is showing the works of [[Vincent van Gogh]], who is Amy's favourite painter. Amy asks the Doctor why he is being so nice to her; he has been taking Amy to several places she wanted to visit and other peaceful locations, such as [[Arcadia (planet)|Arcadia]] and the [[Trojan Gardens]]. She jokes that she's suspicious, to which he defensively tells Amy that he is always nice to her, and that there was [[Cold Blood (TV story)|nothing to be suspicious about]]. Amy tells the Doctor that she was just joking, but wonders why he's not. Before she can question the Doctor further, a child says, "It's the doctor," prompting them both to look behind them to see a child looking at the painting of [[Gachet|Vincent's doctor]]. | ||
They then inspect a painting in Amy's guide book, with her being excited to see it in person. However, as Amy is enjoying it, the Doctor has found a rather disturbing face in the window. He gravely informs Amy the face is not a nice one. Posing as an inspector with the [[psychic paper]], he briefly interrupts the [[curator]], [[Black (Vincent and the Doctor)|Dr Black]], demanding to know when and where the painting was made. Asked for specific facts, Dr Black tells the Doctor that the church painting was probably completed between the [[1 June|first]] and the [[3 June|third of June]] [[1890]]. Complimenting Dr Black's [[bow tie]], the Doctor grabs Amy's hand and drags her away. When Amy tells him she wants to see the rest of the paintings, the Doctor tells her that it's a matter of life and death — they need to speak to Vincent Van Gogh! | They then inspect a painting in Amy's guide book, [[The Church at Auvers|''The Church at Auvers'']] , with her being excited to see it in person. However, as Amy is enjoying it, the Doctor has found a rather disturbing and evil-looking face in the window. He gravely informs Amy the face is not a nice one. [[File:Doctor-Who-Vincent-and-the-Doctor-1-170x125.jpg|thumb|left|The Doctor and Amy looking at van Gogh's painting ''[[The Church at Auvers]]''.]]Posing as an inspector with the [[psychic paper]], he briefly interrupts the [[curator]], [[Black (Vincent and the Doctor)|Dr Black]], demanding to know when and where the painting was made. Asked for specific facts, Dr Black tells the Doctor that the church painting was probably completed between the [[1 June|first]] and the [[3 June|third of June]] [[1890]]. Complimenting Dr Black's [[bow tie]], the Doctor grabs Amy's hand and drags her away. When Amy tells him she wants to see the rest of the paintings, the Doctor tells her that it's a matter of life and death — they need to speak to Vincent Van Gogh! | ||
[[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] materialises in [[Auvers-sur-Oise]]. The Doctor and Amy begin their search for van Gogh. Finding a [[café]] featured in one of his paintings, the Doctor questions two waitresses cleaning the tables outside. They say van Gogh is a mad [[alcohol|drunk]] who never pays his bills, and, when the Doctor says he's a good painter, they laugh heartily. The café owner rushes out, followed by a red-headed man trying to bargain with him. The owner exasperatedly informs him the painting is no good for a trade (given that it will frighten the other patrons); the man must either pay or leave. The Doctor (after wordlessly pointing out to Amy that the patron is Vincent) offers to pay for the man's [[alcohol|drink]] or to buy the painting, so he can use the money to buy a drink. Vincent van Gogh turns around and demands to know who the Doctor is. The Doctor tells him that he's new in town. Vincent tells the Doctor that there are some things he needs to know: 1) He pays for his own drinks (this earns more laughter), 2) If the Doctor wants to stay in town, he better not buy his painting, or he'd get laughed out of town; 3) Amy's cute. Before the painter can resume haggling with the café owner, Amy offers to buy a bottle of [[wine]] which she will share with whomever she chooses, to which Vincent agrees. | [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] materialises in [[Auvers-sur-Oise]]. The Doctor and Amy begin their search for van Gogh. Finding a [[café]] featured in one of his paintings, the Doctor questions two waitresses cleaning the tables outside. They say van Gogh is a mad [[alcohol|drunk]] who never pays his bills, and, when the Doctor says he's a good painter, they laugh heartily. The café owner rushes out, followed by a red-headed man trying to bargain with him. The owner exasperatedly informs him the painting is no good for a trade (given that it will frighten the other patrons); the man must either pay or leave. The Doctor (after wordlessly pointing out to Amy that the patron is Vincent) offers to pay for the man's [[alcohol|drink]] or to buy the painting, so he can use the money to buy a drink. Vincent van Gogh turns around and demands to know who the Doctor is. The Doctor tells him that he's new in town. Vincent tells the Doctor that there are some things he needs to know: 1) He pays for his own drinks (this earns more laughter), 2) If the Doctor wants to stay in town, he better not buy his painting, or he'd get laughed out of town; 3) Amy's cute. Before the painter can resume haggling with the café owner, Amy offers to buy a bottle of [[wine]] which she will share with whomever she chooses, to which Vincent agrees. | ||
[[File:Vincent_and_Amy.jpg|thumb|Vincent and Amy at the Café]] | [[File:Vincent_and_Amy.jpg|thumb|Vincent and Amy at the Café]] | ||
Inside the café, the Doctor introduces himself. Van Gogh misunderstands the title and believes him a doctor sent by his brother; the Doctor explains that he's not a medical doctor. Trying to make casual conversation, the Doctor learns from Vincent that he has arrived right before he is to paint the church. Amy sees a painting Vincent has with him and quickly corrects herself when she praises it as one of her favourite paintings. The painter then wonders if Amy is from [[Holland]] like himself; Amy honestly says no, but the Doctor "corrects" her and says "yes." Vincent and Amy begin flirting, but stop at a scream from outside. | Inside the café, the Doctor introduces himself. Van Gogh misunderstands the title and believes him a doctor sent by his brother; the Doctor explains that he's not a medical doctor. Trying to make casual conversation, the Doctor learns from Vincent that he has arrived right before he is to paint the church. Amy sees a painting Vincent has with him and quickly corrects herself when she praises it as one of her favourite paintings. The painter then wonders if Amy is from [[Holland]] like himself, due to her accent; Amy honestly says no, but the Doctor "corrects" her and says "yes." Vincent and Amy begin flirting, but stop at a scream from outside. | ||
In the street, they find [[Young girl (Vincent and the Doctor)|a young girl]] has been brutally killed. [[Mother (Vincent and the Doctor)|Her mother]] pushes her way forward. Upon spotting Vincent (who everyone considers a madman), she takes out her grief on him, blaming him for her daughter's death. The crowd throws [[stone]]s at him, and the Doctor, Amy and van Gogh leave hastily. The Doctor learns this is the second recent [[murder]]. Vincent asks the Doctor and Amy where they are staying, which the Doctor takes as an invitation to stay at Vincent's studio. | In the street, they find [[Young girl (Vincent and the Doctor)|a young girl]] has been brutally killed. [[Mother (Vincent and the Doctor)|Her mother]] pushes her way forward. Upon spotting Vincent (who everyone considers a madman), she takes out her grief on him, blaming him for her daughter's death. The crowd throws [[stone]]s at him, and the Doctor, Amy and van Gogh leave hastily. The Doctor learns this is the second recent [[murder]]. Vincent asks the Doctor and Amy where they are staying, which the Doctor takes as an invitation to stay at Vincent's studio. | ||
At the studio, Vincent apologises for the mess his collective works make and leads them inside. When the Doctor keeps asking about the church, Vincent catches this and begins wondering what he's up to. However, he puts a pot for [[coffee]] on one of his works, prompting Amy and the Doctor to tell him to treat them better as they are precious. Explaining about how he paints, Vincent tells them that he believes that there is so much more than what the normal eye can see. Having travelled throughout all of [[time]] and [[space]], the Doctor says that he doesn't need to be told. After a bit too much coffee, Vincent begins rambling on about how he hears the colours and the world telling him to capture the mysteries on canvas. The Doctor calmly tells Vincent that he has had enough coffee and offers to make some calming [[tea]]. However, he then notices that Amy is not in the room any more, as he hears her screaming from outside. | At the studio, Vincent apologises for the mess his collective works make and leads them inside. When the Doctor keeps asking about the church, Vincent catches this and begins wondering what he's up to. However, he puts a pot for [[coffee]] on one of his works, prompting Amy and the Doctor to tell him to treat them better as they are precious. Explaining about how he paints, Vincent tells them that he believes that there is so much more than what the normal eye can see. Having travelled throughout all of [[time]] and [[space]], the Doctor says that he doesn't need to be told. | ||
After a bit too much coffee, Vincent begins rambling on about how he hears the colours and the world telling him to capture the mysteries on canvas. The Doctor calmly tells Vincent that he has had enough coffee and offers to make some calming [[tea]]. However, he then notices that Amy is not in the room any more, as he hears her screaming from outside. | |||
Both Vincent and the Doctor find Amy on the ground. She says that [[Krafayis|something]] attacked her while she was looking at the paintings. Vincent begins screaming in horror and backs away from them. The Doctor thinks that he is having some kind of fit as Vincent charges past them with a pitchfork; the painter tells them to run as he swings the pitchfork around. The Doctor encourages Amy to take cover while he calms Vincent. However, Vincent yells for the Doctor to duck as he is swept off his feet by something large and invisible. Realising Vincent is ''not'' having a fit, but can actually see the beast, he grabs a stick to help fight it. As he cannot see it, the Doctor uselessly swings the stick around to help cover more ground , and Vincent wards the creature off single-handedly. Vincent tells the Doctor, who is still swinging the stick around, that the beast has left. The Doctor asks Vincent what the creature looked like; Vincent says that he'll show them.. | Both Vincent and the Doctor find Amy on the ground. She says that [[Krafayis|something]] attacked her while she was looking at the paintings. Vincent begins screaming in horror and backs away from them. The Doctor thinks that he is having some kind of fit as Vincent charges past them with a pitchfork; the painter tells them to run as he swings the pitchfork around. The Doctor encourages Amy to take cover while he calms Vincent. However, Vincent yells for the Doctor to duck as he is swept off his feet by something large and invisible. Realising Vincent is ''not'' having a fit, but can actually see the beast, he grabs a stick to help fight it. As he cannot see it, the Doctor uselessly swings the stick around to help cover more ground , and Vincent wards the creature off single-handedly. Vincent tells the Doctor, who is still swinging the stick around, that the beast has left. The Doctor asks Vincent what the creature looked like; Vincent says that he'll show them.. | ||
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[[File:Vincent_and_Doctor_tardis.jpg|thumb|left|The Doctor attempting to identify the 'invisible monster'.]] | [[File:Vincent_and_Doctor_tardis.jpg|thumb|left|The Doctor attempting to identify the 'invisible monster'.]] | ||
Inside, the Doctor rummages through a drawer full of junk, apologising to the object he is looking for as he thought it was an embarrassing gift from a dull two-headed [[The Doctor's godmother|godmother]] with bad breath (twice). Pulling out a [[Species identifier|portable device]], the Doctor hooks it to the printer on the [[TARDIS console|console]]; it shows his [[First Doctor|first]] [[Second Doctor|two]] incarnations and his personal information. Seeing that it works, the Doctor shows the device Vincent's painting, which it misinterprets as a [[parrot]] and [[polar bear]], unable to clearly make out what it is. Annoyed, the Doctor thinks he'll have to make Vincent paint something better. | Inside, the Doctor rummages through a drawer full of junk, apologising to the object he is looking for as he thought it was an embarrassing gift from a dull two-headed [[The Doctor's godmother|godmother]] with bad breath (twice). Pulling out a [[Species identifier|portable device]], the Doctor hooks it to the printer on the [[TARDIS console|console]]; it shows his [[First Doctor|first]] [[Second Doctor|two]] incarnations and his personal information. Seeing that it works, the Doctor shows the device Vincent's painting, which it misinterprets as a [[parrot]] and [[polar bear]], unable to clearly make out what it is. Annoyed, the Doctor thinks he'll have to make Vincent paint something better; he tells the machine to keep trying to identify the creature. | ||
It's dawn by the time the Doctor exits the TARDIS. Strapping the device to himself, the Doctor does not notice the creature reflected by the device. Having got a clear image of the creature, the device beeps, giving the Doctor the information about it; he mistakenly believes that it needed some time to get it right. Reading the information, the Doctor feels sorry for the "poor, brutal thing," wishing to see it again soon. Upon seeing the beast's reflection, he calmly says "but not ''that'' soon", before running off to escape it. To obstruct the creature's path, the Doctor drops debris behind him to slow the creature as he hides behind a corner. Using the mirror on the device, the Doctor finds that it has left in a different direction. He turns around, only to be scared by Amy; he demands to know why she left Vincent unguarded. Amy explains that though she loves his artwork, she finds it hard to like Vincent's snoring. | It's dawn by the time the Doctor exits the TARDIS. Strapping the device to himself, the Doctor does not notice the creature reflected by the device. Having got a clear image of the creature, the device beeps, giving the Doctor the information about it; he mistakenly believes that it needed some time to get it right. Reading the information, the Doctor feels sorry for the "poor, brutal thing," wishing to see it again soon. Upon seeing the beast's reflection, he calmly says "but not ''that'' soon", before running off to escape it. To obstruct the creature's path, the Doctor drops debris behind him to slow the creature as he hides behind a corner. Using the mirror on the device, the Doctor finds that it has left in a different direction. He turns around, only to be scared by Amy; he demands to know why she left Vincent unguarded. Amy explains that though she loves his artwork, she finds it hard to like Vincent's snoring. | ||
