Because there are too many days in the week that aren't Saturday

[such_heights]

Gosh, it seems like a long week until next Saturday! So, a bit more on episode 12.

I love Wikipedia for looking up info on TV. In particular, they have excellent continuity sections on big programmes like Doctor Who, and from the article on The Stolen Earth I picked up a couple of things that had passed me by while watching.

01. I knew the Mr Copper Foundation that invented the subwave network rang a bell, and for anyone else that was slow on the uptake, I have worked out why - he's the guide from 'Voyage of the Damned', last seen wandering off into the snow at the end of the episode. So that's what he's been up to, then. A nice touch, I thought.

02. Haha, and I'd forgotten that Clom was the twin planet of Raxacoricofallapatorius, home of the Abzorbaloff from 'Love and Monsters'. "Clom, who'd want Clom?!"

03. The gun Jack zaps away with to find the Doctor? The modified defabricator gun from Satellite Five! Hee, that's fantastic, and appropriate as this is the most Who S1!Jack we've seen since, well, Series 1.

So, I am of the opinion that the section of the episode from 27 minutes in to 35:00 is everything you could possibly want from Doctor Who, and I can't stop watching it. Subwave network of epic awesome! Flirting, teamwork, in-jokes, fantastic soundtrack, improbable technology, a heroic death (or is it?) complete with an 'oh the humanity' moment, and then culminating in the TARDIS flying into the GIANT RADIO WAVES OF DOOM. ♥ ♥ ♥

Lastly, and mostly because coming up with some of the names amused me far too much not to share, a poll!

This was the episode wherein everyone and their mother, quite literally, was awesome, but who was the greatest of them all? I've assembled what should be an fairly all-encompassing shortlist.

[Poll #1213793]

I really can't decide yet, gosh. I was so flaily about them all! For now, I am owned by Wilf and his paint-gun. :D

Comments

[topaz-eyes.livejournal.com]

When the Daleks invaded UNIT in New York, I LOL'ed when one of them actually said "And I hate UNIT!"

Why isn't there one for Dalek "I gone plumb crazy!" Caan? Because he was great too! XD

[dorrie6.livejournal.com]

Why isn't there one for Dalek "I gone plumb crazy!" Caan? Because he was great too! XD

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA YES.

[such_heights]

The Daleks were hysterical, pretty much. "MY VISION IS NOT IM-PAIRED", "YES, WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE", oh my. :D

Ah, Dalek Caan! He's insaaaane (in the membrane)! Shoulda known I should have stuck the bad guys in too.

[dorrie6.livejournal.com]

I voted for Harriet Jones since she is (maybe) dead, but it was very difficult to choose!

Damn, why don't I have any DW icons? Argh.

[such_heights]

I am so rooting for her to be taken prisoner or something instead, because that was too great a return to all be used up in one episode!

Aaall my icon spaces are gradually being used up with DW and Torchwood ones, it's alarming. Who knew I needed so many?

[cherryfeather.livejournal.com]

Very difficult. I have to say Rose, because she got so many BAMF poses. XDD LOVE MY ROSE. But everyone totally rocked this ep. Wilf and Harriet, especially, get +50 Awesomeness, for Dalek!defiance and n00b-pwning-133t-h4xx0r-ski11z, respectively.

[such_heights]

She really did! The bit when she first appears, especially was great. Wilf and Harriet win, I think, for probably having their finest moments yet, whereas I reckon Rose was even more fabulous in 'Turn Left', and probably will get to do something A+ next week.

[fauxkaren.livejournal.com]

The Stolen Earth was indeed awesome. I'm just commenting to show off my icon. :D

[such_heights]

*cracks up* Oh man, so true. This one really seems to have brought out the lulz in fandom, what fun.

[dorrie6.livejournal.com]

That is the most awesome icon EVER.

[shaggydogstail.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to see Former Prime Minister Harriet Jones leading the pack, cos even in a sea of awesome she stood out as awesomer than the rest. You win prizes as well for nicknames. :D

[such_heights]

So am I - a most worthy winner! Just goes to show, even when we've all been getting thoroughly over excited about all the other characters coming back for weeks, a kickass politician can swan in at the last minute, chivvy everyone along a bit, not even be a little bit scared in the face of Daleks and prove the Power of the Jones once more.

[purplefringe.livejournal.com]

Wilf FTW. :-D

(also, wikipedia ftw - I love the continuity section! Karan and I were on there about an hour after the ep ended!)

Have you seen my fb post on your wall? Slightly lacking in continuity there, but am willing to overlook it because the episode was SO DAMN AWESOME!!!!!!!

[such_heights]

Seriously! Can he be my grandad? Please?

Wikipedia is so terribly addictive for things like that - so many clicky links! And there's Wikiquote, and on and on... oh dear.

I did indeed! And I came up with terribly good explanations for both problems and have now promptly forgotten them again. When they return to me I'll let you know!

[sundayave.livejournal.com]

DONNA FTW.

Speaking of whom, you might know what I'm talking about so I thought I'd ask you about it. There's an icon out there picturing two different scenes; one is Donna right at the beginning of 'Planet of the Oods' wearing that fur coat of hers, and the other is of Romana I wearing a similar-looking fur coat during 'The Ribos Operation'...have you seen it too? I CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE ;_; I don't even know if it's shareable but if it is I wanted to use it because it is now my true belief that Donna is, er, someone in disguise. I'm not exactly sure who she is/what she is so far LMAO.

[such_heights]

DONNAAAAA. *draws hearts*

And ooh, I know the shots you mean but I haven't seen that icon. Alas, alas, because yeah, there is something VERY FISHY going on and I am oh so curious!

[fly-to-dawn.livejournal.com]

Oooh, not sure if you're still looking for it, but I have found it (http://www.livejournal.com/allpics.bml?user=bubbles83) :) I'm not sure who the maker is or if it's sharable, but you could always ask bubbles83.

[magic-at-mungos.livejournal.com]

Wilf FTW. But Wilf is the most awesomest gramps ever. Donna was totes cool as well.

[such_heights]

They could so save the world all by themselves, what a family!

[spunthestars.livejournal.com]

I voted for Ianto only because I'm making an icon of him right now and his big damn puppy dog eyes were staring that me!

Also what about the Doctor's hand okay so it didn't actually do anything but it was there in the background looking awesome lol

CAN I HAZ SATURDAY NOWZ!

[such_heights]

Yay, I'm glad Ianto gets a vote! (I'm waiting for them all to have at least one, because really.)

Hee! Yes, well, I think it's saving itself for its undoubted starring role next episode.

... Still not Saturday, damn!

[henpecked.livejournal.com]

Donna pretty much pwns everyone. I love Donna, like, almost as much as I love the Doctor. Which is a pretty big deal.

[such_heights]

She is amazing. Although, hahaha, the Doctor's dropped down to about third or fourth on my favourite Doctor Who characters list now. I can't help that his companions are all so fabulous!

[vivien]

I think you win for the brilliant character labeling. Gwen "Will Fuck Your Shit Up" Cooper, indeed. *snickers*

[such_heights]

Hee! Because she really will, omg that scream at the end there. Gwen ftw! Along with everyone else. :D

[sunnyrea.livejournal.com]

Oh oh oh, I loved the Ianto quips all around. Not to mention the lovely:

"I met a solider in a bar"
"When was this?"
"Strictly professional"

Which would have flown over the head of non Torchwood watchers but I jumped gleefully in my seat at seeing.

Omg, so glad to see Harriet Jones again! She is just awesome over and over for the network and sacrificing herself. I love her a million times.

And Donna of the sudden heart beat how I love thee. I cannot wait to see what she does next episode.

I was even happy to see a bit of the old Rose return with her jealousy at Martha and not being up on the screen. It was a nice change from this new rose of no emotions.

Yes I am a bit tired of the 'ITS THE END OF EVERYTHING!' plot but I am enjoying seeing everyone again, not least of all my Torchwood babies.

[such_heights]

So much glee! RTD gives good Ianto, yes. Oh my GOD, Becca, why is it still not Saturday??

[fairlilith.livejournal.com]

You're absolutely right. Possibly everyone was fantastic during the episode, but I voted for Harriet Jones in particular. Like most people who voted.

She's just so great, with her legendary tagline she keeps adjusting, the flipping with her identity pass thingy, her bravery, her awesomeness ...

Great episode. Can't wait until Saturday!

[such_heights]

You go, Former Prime Minister Jones! I'm delighted she won, actually, quite right too. I am so holding out for her being sekritly not-dead. *crosses fingers*

ALMOST HERE. Aaaaah!