Comments on: The Stalker of Norfolk – 15

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:09:52 +0000

Her nickname was “Good Queen Bess”, whereas she was about as good as… well, she was better than Stalin or Mao, but worse than most European monarchs you can name. She was a tyrant ruling by fear and spies and money and lots of killing of her own subjects. She remade England in a really scary image, for her own profit.

Bad Queen Bess. Bloody Queen Bess, really. So that’s why her nickname can no longer to be said with a straight face. But of course, the Doctor’s an alien who was mostly exposed to the Tudor propaganda version of English. So it’s understandable that he admired the woman until he spent more time with her and saw how evil she was.

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:23:36 +0000

M’reen: “Now known as Susan”? There’s nothing in the show to suggest that she wasn’t called Susan before.
As for the Doctor’s attitude towards Humans, it is known in “An Unearthly Child” and several other early episodes that the Doctor and Susan had visited various places in Earth’s history before settling down for a few months for repairs in 1963. We know he’d been to Rome and the French Revolution (his favorite period, apparently) and a few other places at least.

By: Matelot

Matelot — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:16:46 +0000

Jennifer: To quote Curse of Peladon, Episode 4

JO: At least we get to see a real coronation before we go, eh?
DOCTOR: Yes, that’s true. You know, I haven’t seen a coronation since Elizabeth the first’s…or was it Queen Victoria?
JO: Name dropper!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:37:40 +0000

Aww the poor Doctor. He got his hopes up and everything. I think it would be pretty silly if this is the Doctor’s sole reason for disliking Dudley. But then again, the Doctor always did have a problem “playing nice” with others. The smallest of things, or the slightest hint of smugness or stupidity always sets him off. It’s always wonderful to watch .
Animate Mush: Curse of Peladon Reference? Where? I must find it.
Rich: I thought it was Susan standing next to the Doctor originally, but then she disappeared in subsequent panels, so I assumed later that she was just another person in the crowd. Thanks for confirming. But yeah, I definitely saw Susan, so I’m sure the quality of your drawing is just fine. Along the same lines, I LOVE the way you draw the third Doctor. I’ve always found his eyes are tough to get down, but every picture of him you put up is simply perfect. Each one screams Pertwee. Love it love it love it. Can’t wait for more.

By: M'reen

M'reen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:53:00 +0000

I did see her (now known as Susan ) standing next to One, but she didn’t look like Vicky – I had automatically crossed off Susan and Barbara as I didnt think the Doctor was impressed by any humans till after Ian and Barbara won him over, – didn’t think he’d have a human hero he’d want to meet before then. Ah well.

By: Animate Mush

Animate Mush — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:32:56 +0000

Fantastic! I especially appreciate the continuity nod to the Curse of Peladon.

I’m also amused that the Doctor’s entire reason for coming down so hard against Dudley seems to be “he cut in front of me in line once.” But then, Hartnell in particular always could hold a grudge.

Thanks for another great installment!

By: Lord Antares

Lord Antares — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:29:40 +0000

“Eh? What? [splutter]”

Hilarious!

By: Maki P

Maki P — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:09:16 +0000

Well the Doctor promotes discussion as we don’t know anything about his past. He is a very misterious dude, 40 years laters and we’re still wondering what his first name is!

On an unrelated manner; Rich, would you consider making a cartoon with the Teenage Dalek, because that would be awesome!

By: Rudi

Rudi — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:30:05 +0000

Such is the magic of Dr Who; a single reference in an episode (especially where only part-answering a big plothole) leads to so much discussion – we’ve effectively written a new story here!

Roll on 4, 9 and any future regenerations all on RMS Titanic (the real one)…!

By: Steveintheuk

Steveintheuk — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:09:28 +0000

Enjoyed that one!