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Doctor Who preview: A Sontaran invasion
Published Tuesday, Apr 22 2008, 13:09 BST | By Neil Wilkes | 11 comments
It's mixed blessings for the Doctor this week as he gets not one, but two blasts from the past.
Ah yippy ay oo
The episode begins with Martha Jones calling the Doctor back to Earth for help with her latest case. Now a qualified doctor herself and working for UNIT, Miss Martha is investigating a string of strange deaths relating to Atmos Systems, the new world-wide sat nav system. We learn the identity of Martha'sboyfriend fiancé, and here's a hint: it's someone we've met before.
The Sontaran Strategem
Hiding behind the machiavellian machinations are the Sontarans, the self-proclaimed "finest soldiers in the galaxy", but with the unfortunate physical affliction of looking liked baked potatoes. The Doctor has encountered this race before - they featured in the classic series in the 1970s - and knows their weakness, which he exploits to good effect. A hint: it's a trick John Smith would have easily mastered.
The Enemy Dances
Guest stars this episode include Ryan Sampson as a brainy teenager working for the Sontarans who commits the ultimate act of betrayal; and Christian Cooke, last seen as Jason Donovan's brooding son on Echo Beach, but this time playing a young soldier who gets to be the Doctor's "Assistant" for a short while. Bernard Cribbins is also back as Donna's granddad Wilf after she makes a tough decision.
Who Said What?
Here are some select quotes from the episode, with the obligatory blanks left in to keep you wondering. Add your guesses at the end of the column!
"This is your final ***********."
"We do not take orders from ******."
"He's like ****: ***** too ***** and people get ******."
"You saved my life in so many ways."
"Now we begin. Let's *** ** ****."
Sneak Peek
Press play below for a look at the trailer for the episode:
Click the link below to add your comments to this entry! If you have any questions for the column please use the link at the top of the page instead.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous editions you may have missed!
Ah yippy ay oo
The episode begins with Martha Jones calling the Doctor back to Earth for help with her latest case. Now a qualified doctor herself and working for UNIT, Miss Martha is investigating a string of strange deaths relating to Atmos Systems, the new world-wide sat nav system. We learn the identity of Martha's
The Sontaran Strategem
Hiding behind the machiavellian machinations are the Sontarans, the self-proclaimed "finest soldiers in the galaxy", but with the unfortunate physical affliction of looking liked baked potatoes. The Doctor has encountered this race before - they featured in the classic series in the 1970s - and knows their weakness, which he exploits to good effect. A hint: it's a trick John Smith would have easily mastered.
The Enemy Dances
Guest stars this episode include Ryan Sampson as a brainy teenager working for the Sontarans who commits the ultimate act of betrayal; and Christian Cooke, last seen as Jason Donovan's brooding son on Echo Beach, but this time playing a young soldier who gets to be the Doctor's "Assistant" for a short while. Bernard Cribbins is also back as Donna's granddad Wilf after she makes a tough decision.
Who Said What?
Here are some select quotes from the episode, with the obligatory blanks left in to keep you wondering. Add your guesses at the end of the column!
"This is your final ***********."
"We do not take orders from ******."
"He's like ****: ***** too ***** and people get ******."
"You saved my life in so many ways."
"Now we begin. Let's *** ** ****."
Sneak Peek
Press play below for a look at the trailer for the episode:
Click the link below to add your comments to this entry! If you have any questions for the column please use the link at the top of the page instead.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous editions you may have missed!
Your Views
11 Comments
Your Responses
Jack, Bristol, on April 22nd, 2008
The Doctor hardly gets on better with Donna than Martha, Ash, LOL. With each assistant comes a different relationship.
The Doctor hardly gets on better with Donna than Martha, Ash, LOL. With each assistant comes a different relationship.
Joe, Liverpool, on April 22nd, 2008
She's engaged to Rose, who has been watching The Doctor for a year, since she managed to escape from her universe. She and Martha both fell in love, but Rose is out for revenge because The Doctor has got himself another new companion (Donna). (Are you listening, RTD?! -Neil)
She's engaged to Rose, who has been watching The Doctor for a year, since she managed to escape from her universe. She and Martha both fell in love, but Rose is out for revenge because The Doctor has got himself another new companion (Donna). (Are you listening, RTD?! -Neil)
Ken G, London, on April 22nd, 2008
Micky would be funny, it could make sense too with the Rose thing. I'm thinking it will be Tom Milligan though.
Micky would be funny, it could make sense too with the Rose thing. I'm thinking it will be Tom Milligan though.
John, York, on April 22nd, 2008
As long as its not Thora Hird 'im not bothered' Think marthas new boyfriend could be Russel Brand!
As long as its not Thora Hird 'im not bothered' Think marthas new boyfriend could be Russel Brand!
Ash, Manchester, on April 22nd, 2008
I think it will be tom milligan from the 'last of the timelords' I'm interested to see how martha reacts to donna, because we know donna isn't to fussed about the doctor in a romantic way and she knows he's travelled with martha, but i wonder how martha will react by being replaced so quickly, and by the fact the doctor gets on better with donna than he did with her!
I think it will be tom milligan from the 'last of the timelords' I'm interested to see how martha reacts to donna, because we know donna isn't to fussed about the doctor in a romantic way and she knows he's travelled with martha, but i wonder how martha will react by being replaced so quickly, and by the fact the doctor gets on better with donna than he did with her!
Angel, London, on April 22nd, 2008
Is her fiance Doctor Thomas Milligan from the 'Last of the Time Lords' her fiance?
Is her fiance Doctor Thomas Milligan from the 'Last of the Time Lords' her fiance?
Louise, Edinburgh, on April 22nd, 2008
Martha's fiance is Thomas Milligan :) Looks like its going to be a great ep :)
Martha's fiance is Thomas Milligan :) Looks like its going to be a great ep :)
Dan, Plymouth, on April 22nd, 2008
Won't it be that guy from the Series 3 finale, called Tom or something?
Won't it be that guy from the Series 3 finale, called Tom or something?
Paul, Manchester, on April 22nd, 2008
Could it be Micky?
Could it be Micky?
Andy G, London, on April 22nd, 2008
Please say Martha's not engaged to Bernard Cribbins - that would be too much to take!
Please say Martha's not engaged to Bernard Cribbins - that would be too much to take!
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This is your final destination.
We do not take orders from humans.
He's like fire: react too slowly and people get burned.
Now we begin. Let's end it here.