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'Doctor Who' Season Four: Cult Spy Awards
Published Sunday, Jul 20 2008, 08:00 BST | By Ben Rawson-Jones | 8 comments

If you want semi-coherent analysis of the show, then check out last week's review, but for now here's an alternative look at the year. On to the first award we go...
Best Weight Loss Plan

Worst Hair Restoral Plan

Still, at least he ended up gaining a few extra tentacles, if not follicles.
Most Inspired Bonkers Moment

Similarly, the triumphant sight of the Tardis 'towing' the Earth back into position in 'Journey's End' also made for exhilarating viewing, as did the reinvention of Dalek Caan as a lunatic and Professor Peach being killed in the library with lead piping... by a giant wasp. However, Wilf's attempt to thwart a Dalek with a paintball gun scoops the gong, bolstered by the subsequent fan-pleasing in-joke retort by the metal-encased mutant of "my vision is NOT impaired".
Best Shock

The scene in question was not included in any press screenings and Piper was left out of the published cast list, so it was totally unspoiled. This stroke of genius from the production team is a worthy winner.

The Doctor once brought down Harriet Jones with six words. We can reveal the winner of this category in just three:
Martha.
Hath.
Quicksand.
Worst Speech Impediment

However, making Dalek Caan's diction look inconspicuous, Billie Piper's lisping return to Rose Tyler in 'Turn Left' is the runaway winner. Just as well she didn't encounter the 'Thlitheen'...
Most Random Pop Culture Reference
'The Stolen Earth' is a strong contender for not only featuring biologist Richard Dawkins (who happens to be married to former Doctor Who companion Lalla Ward), but also showing Captain Jack slating Ianto Jones for watching The Paul O' Grady Show.

Most Upsetting Donna Noble Put Down

Hardened old-school Whovians will remember when their beloved show was pitted against Coronation Street in a late 80s ratings battle that saw the time travelling show fall to as little as 3.1 million viewers. It still hurts... boo hoo!
Top Gross Out Moment

Lopping off your pectorals to breed a new army of Daleks is certainly one way of avoiding manboobs in later years.
Most Eyebrow-Raising Cliffhanger

Fortunately Donna's mother used her brain and smashed the car window in with an axe to save the poor old man.
Character Most Worthy Of A Spinoff Show

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Jim, Belper, on July 23rd, 2008
Possible cultural reference (and sudden pivotal plot point!), some of the bees are aliens and are returning home in a similar manner to the Dolphins and Mice of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
Possible cultural reference (and sudden pivotal plot point!), some of the bees are aliens and are returning home in a similar manner to the Dolphins and Mice of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
Sean, Llandudno, on July 22nd, 2008
Most random thing to disappear, the bees!
Most random thing to disappear, the bees!
Helen, Leics, on July 21st, 2008
I cant believe you didnt mention the german speaking Daleks in the finale, i laughed out loud at them
I cant believe you didnt mention the german speaking Daleks in the finale, i laughed out loud at them
Ben, Lancashire, on July 20th, 2008
Most memerable Episode: The Stolen Earth... my favourite out of all the new who
Most memerable Episode: The Stolen Earth... my favourite out of all the new who
Rod, Newhaven, on July 20th, 2008
Most interesting new character to give us more questions than answers: River Song. Not only an intelligent archeologist and and least on an intelluectual par with the doctor, but also a very attractive one too. (hey...if the girls are gonna drool over David I feel its fair to do some drooling over Alex too).
Most interesting new character to give us more questions than answers: River Song. Not only an intelligent archeologist and and least on an intelluectual par with the doctor, but also a very attractive one too. (hey...if the girls are gonna drool over David I feel its fair to do some drooling over Alex too).
Paul, Durham, on July 20th, 2008
Best merchandising opportunity: The Adipose as desktop stress ball type toys
Best merchandising opportunity: The Adipose as desktop stress ball type toys
Stephanie, Cambridge, on July 20th, 2008
Can we have Donna as the best Assistant? David Tennant of course would nab best Doctor.
Can we have Donna as the best Assistant? David Tennant of course would nab best Doctor.
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Donna for best cleavage- hot damn.