Doctor Who: What the fuck?

[Aractus]

So two years running we don't get a Christmas special (which in Australia used to air on Boxing Day), and instead we get the first episode of the new Season on January 2. That's fucking stupid. Just like last year when we got a "New Years special" on January 2.



Nevermind the fact that Chibs destroyed the series last season, why deliver this on Jan 2? It's delivered on New Year's Day in the UK, I just do not understand the logic. You dump it on a day that's not even a holiday, on a day that less people are going to watch compared to it's normal Sunday timeslot (and in fact, that's a mistake as well, the BBC should be allowing ABC to show the episodes on Saturday nights).

BBC if you want respect from your Australian viewers, stop treating us like shit. I'll more than likely download the episode directly off the BBC's iPlayer service, which they claim is "piracy" LOL.

[Phaedrus]

Piracy is the best form of flattery.

Can't wait for the new season, though.

[brewerb]

[SYZ]

So two years running we don't get a Christmas special (which in Australia used to air on Boxing Day), and instead we get the first episode of the new Season on January 2...

Although I've never seen 'Dr Who' I can agree with your point about Australian TV in
general.  All networks here don't really give a toss about their viewing audience, and
this applies equally to the ABC.  You only have to look at all/any series that has a
continuing story arc to see how the networks simply show the episodes seemingly at
random—which is more obvious with repeats, which are now euphemistically called
"encores" LOL.  (Like "pre-owned" cars?)

The odd thing is that, unlike the commercial (aptly named?) networks, the ABC doesn't
or shouldn't need to be driven by ratings numbers—by shifting its first-run programs to
what it thinks are more productive time slots.  I also think the ABC is now something
of a media lame duck since our happy-clapper Morrison cut its budget yet again.  Just as
he's disbanded our arts ministry.  Obviously doesn't pay to give the plebs any pleasure.

    

[Aractus]

Although I've never seen 'Dr Who' I can agree with your point about Australian TV in
general.  All networks here don't really give a toss about their viewing audience, and
this applies equally to the ABC.

Look the rest of your post veered off the rails, but this part which is my point is correct. Don't force us to show the show a full day later just because of domestic UK airtime. We don't do it with cinema. We premiere films on a Thursday in Australia, in the US they do it on a Friday which is, correcting for timezone, almost 2 days after us.

[TheGulegon]

Who was on first. What was on second!

[SYZ]

Who was on first. What was on second!

One of the funniest routines in 20th century comedy.  
I must've heard it a 100 times, and still piss myself laughing.

[Phaedrus]

[Cavebear]

I gave up on Dr Who a few years ago when the Dr stopped having a generally psychotic personality and no visual characteristics.

[Mathilda]

I really like the new doctor. But her companions are boring and the series has lost all its fun. At one point they even bunged in a scene that was more suited to a bloody soap opera.

[Cavebear]

I really like the new doctor. But her companions are boring and the series has lost all its fun. At one point they even bunged in a scene that was more suited to a bloody soap opera.

I do admire that there is FINALLY a female Dr. I mean, its's not like the Dr needed a gender. But she is too damn boring for a Dr.

[adey67]

I'm afraid you can blame the Internet and the multimedia revolution for the paucity of terrestrial TV schedules these days, Netflix cable, satellite et al means its just not worthwhile for them to make a special effort at Christmas and new year like they used to.

[Cavebear]

I'm afraid you can blame the Internet and the multimedia revolution for the paucity of terrestrial TV schedules these days, Netflix cable, satellite et al means its just not worthwhile for them to make a special effort at Christmas and new year like they used to.

Wow, that answered my next question of "where did all those crappy Christmas shows I wanted to watch" go?

But, ya know what I missed most?  The Christmas Wrapping Song. Silly as it seems...  

And here are the lyrics:

""Bah, humbug" no, that's too strong
Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energy

To add to my already mad rush
Just cause it's 'tis the season
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from

Last year, ski shop
Encounter, most interesting
Had his number but never the time
Most of '81 passed along those lines

So deck those halls, trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer
I just need to catch my breath
Christmas by myself this year

Calendar picture, frozen landscape
Chilled this room for twenty-four days
Evergreens, sparkling snow
Get this winter over with

Flashback to springtime, saw him again
Would've been good to go for lunch
Couldn't agree when we were both free
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch

Didn't, of course, 'til summertime
Out to the beach to his boat could I join him?
No, this time it was me
Sunburn in the third degree

Now the calendar's just one page
And, of course, I am excited
Tonight's the night, but I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year

Hardly dashing through the snow
Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have to do
A few cards a few calls

Cause it's "RSVP"
No thanks, no party lights
It's Christmas eve, gonna relax
Turned down all of my invites

Last fall I had a night to myself
Same guy called, Halloween party
Waited all night for him to show
This time his car wouldn't go

Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way, unwind
Doing Christmas right this time

A&P has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey
Already in the oven, nice and hot
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot?

So on, with the boots, back out in the snow
To the only all-night grocery
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year

"I'm spending this one alone," he said
"Need a break, this year's been crazy"
I said, "Me too, but why are you?
You mean you forgot cranberries too?"

Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year"

[adey67]

I'm afraid you can blame the Internet and the multimedia revolution for the paucity of terrestrial TV schedules these days, Netflix cable, satellite et al means its just not worthwhile for them to make a special effort at Christmas and new year like they used to.

Wow, that answered my next question of "where did all those crappy Christmas shows I wanted to watch" go?

But, ya know what I missed most?  The Christmas Wrapping Song. Silly as it seems...   

And here are the lyrics:

""Bah, humbug" no, that's too strong
Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energy

To add to my already mad rush
Just cause it's 'tis the season
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from

Last year, ski shop
Encounter, most interesting
Had his number but never the time
Most of '81 passed along those lines

So deck those halls, trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer
I just need to catch my breath
Christmas by myself this year

Calendar picture, frozen landscape
Chilled this room for twenty-four days
Evergreens, sparkling snow
Get this winter over with

Flashback to springtime, saw him again
Would've been good to go for lunch
Couldn't agree when we were both free
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch

Didn't, of course, 'til summertime
Out to the beach to his boat could I join him?
No, this time it was me
Sunburn in the third degree

Now the calendar's just one page
And, of course, I am excited
Tonight's the night, but I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year

Hardly dashing through the snow
Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have to do
A few cards a few calls

Cause it's "RSVP"
No thanks, no party lights
It's Christmas eve, gonna relax
Turned down all of my invites

Last fall I had a night to myself
Same guy called, Halloween party
Waited all night for him to show
This time his car wouldn't go

Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way, unwind
Doing Christmas right this time

A&P has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey
Already in the oven, nice and hot
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot?

So on, with the boots, back out in the snow
To the only all-night grocery
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year

"I'm spending this one alone," he said
"Need a break, this year's been crazy"
I said, "Me too, but why are you?
You mean you forgot cranberries too?"

Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year"

That took me back to my youth, there was a girl band called Bananarama who had a hit with that tune back in the 80s

[SYZ]

"The Waitresses" with the hot Patty Donahue.     RIP.

[grympy]

I'm afraid you can blame the Internet and the multimedia revolution for the paucity of terrestrial TV schedules these days, Netflix cable, satellite et al means its just not worthwhile for them to make a special effort at Christmas and new year like they used to.

Wow, that answered my next question of "where did all those crappy Christmas shows I wanted to watch" go?

But, ya know what I missed most?  The Christmas Wrapping Song. Silly as it seems...   

And here are the lyrics:

""Bah, humbug" no, that's too strong
Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energy

To add to my already mad rush
Just cause it's 'tis the season
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from

Last year, ski shop
Encounter, most interesting
Had his number but never the time
Most of '81 passed along those lines

So deck those halls, trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer
I just need to catch my breath
Christmas by myself this year

Calendar picture, frozen landscape
Chilled this room for twenty-four days
Evergreens, sparkling snow
Get this winter over with

Flashback to springtime, saw him again
Would've been good to go for lunch
Couldn't agree when we were both free
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch

Didn't, of course, 'til summertime
Out to the beach to his boat could I join him?
No, this time it was me
Sunburn in the third degree

Now the calendar's just one page
And, of course, I am excited
Tonight's the night, but I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
But I think, I'll miss this one this year

Hardly dashing through the snow
Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have to do
A few cards a few calls

Cause it's "RSVP"
No thanks, no party lights
It's Christmas eve, gonna relax
Turned down all of my invites

Last fall I had a night to myself
Same guy called, Halloween party
Waited all night for him to show
This time his car wouldn't go

Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way, unwind
Doing Christmas right this time

A&P has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey
Already in the oven, nice and hot
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot?

So on, with the boots, back out in the snow
To the only all-night grocery
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year

"I'm spending this one alone," he said
"Need a break, this year's been crazy"
I said, "Me too, but why are you?
You mean you forgot cranberries too?"

Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year"

That took me back to my youth, there was a girl band called Bananarama who had a hit with that tune back in the 80s

My youth was in the 1960's . Although I had heard of Bananarama (not a name quickly forgotten)  I was unfamiliar with their music. A quick look on youtube shows they had a few hits. l  shall investigate. --if it's after about 1972, and I  haven't heard it, why then it's new to me  ----- -