Comments on: Pocket explanations and Stephen Fry

By: Chris Alpha

Chris Alpha — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:31:17 +0000

Everything I’ve seen says that the reason Fry never actually got to write the episode was that he just ran out of time. It was originally meant for series 2, so David Tennant’s first season (I think – I’m sure there’s someone wonderful out there who can correct me if I’m wrong). There’s no rumour about a script kicking around as far as I know, so it’s unlikely to have got beyond Mr Fry and RTD talking about it.

That may well be the most geeky comment I’ve ever written…

By: Rory Pond

Rory Pond — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:45:24 +0000

I can’t help wondering if The Moff rejected a script or plot or some such thing that Fry submitted. This whole thing smacks of sour grapes to me.

By: Roger

Roger — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:14:25 +0000

I love Stephen Fry, but totally disagree with his assessment. I believe you are correct, they are family programmes and ones with interesting stories and characters.

By: Draculasaurus

Draculasaurus — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:56:43 +0000

Yeah, his comment is true enough, within the context of what he’s saying.
Doctor Who may have something to offer viewers of any age, but it’s a far cry from serious adult drama.
-still though, his comment is not very well composed.
It doesn’t display the insight, cleverness, or wit which is supposed to be Fry’s claim to fame, which begs the question;
Who cares what he thinks?