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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]]. This episode also marked the first time that the Doctor is shown having an adventure along with one of history's greatest artist on-screen; he had previously had at least three adventures with history's best authors. | '''''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]]. This episode also marked the first time that the Doctor is shown having an adventure along with one of history's greatest artist on-screen; he had previously had at least three adventures with history's best authors. | ||
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 was also the intention to introduce the concept of mental illness to a younger audience, so they could grow up with the knowledge that they needed to be patient and understanding with those who were afflicted with it. 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 was also the intention to introduce the concept of mental illness to a younger audience, so they could grow up with the knowledge that they needed to be patient and understanding with those who were afflicted with it. 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. "The Doctor cannot save someone from his/herself." | ||
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]]. | ||
