Al Bi

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There was so much wasted potential with this episode. All the worst of Tenant was on display. The SHOUTY MAN, the saying words stupidly like flibberty plobblebah the waistcoat that doesn’t fit, and the haircut that is way too long in the front. Not to mention the completely out of place allonsy. I really hope we don’t have to keep revisiting him, now that we have our new Doctor. What an underwhelming regeneration that was. Maybe we will get more fanfare when he gets to choose his outfit. The Toymaker’s games were nowhere near as scary as his first outing. We had cutting cards, and catch. Along with Donna swatting dolls away. Mel gave us exposition. Then Donna gave us exposition. Then Kate gave us exposition. Then the Doctor gave us exposition. These three specials, all written by Russell T. Davies, have been heavy on the exposition, and I just wish it would stop. It’s lazy writing. Next we get a Christmas episode. I will miss having a New Year episode. It felt fresh facing the next year with my Doctor.

Doctor Who

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This year was a very disappointing Carols. Cheesy banter from many of the male acts wasn't funny. The older carols have mostly been dropped in favour of newer, rockier ones that I just didn't know. Families mugging for their fifteen seconds of fame on camera is jarring. Some of the costume choices were confusing. A big, pink furry coat in the middle of Summer? Why? Once again we had to endure the Holy City which ISN'T a Christmas song. David Hobson sings it painfully every year. It never gets better. I love Sylvie Palladino's voice but I can do without her preaching. That song she wrote isn't great, and she really should go back to a standard. Make it a religious standard, but just not a song that slathers love for god on so thickly. Marina was good. Casey Donovan was a highlight, as always. Anthony Callea was decent. O Holy Night was pretty. I don't like Dennis Walters, so he did nothing for me. I'm also a bit over the local musicals all getting free advertising. Come From Away was the classiest a few years ago with the Little Drummer Boy, but not many are memorable. A disappointing carols. Needs some fresh air in the production team.

Carols by Candlelight

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