Ranting about Tales from the TARDIS for FAR Too Long

waffling about the new doctor who spinoff for over 20 minutes somehow
hope you enjoy

[@dwfan91-]

why is this show not called Tales From the TARDIS fs

[@AlienIOIandroktone]

Because TotT is a better acronym than TftT. Also I guess the tales are the original episodes, and they're only involving the TARDIS, not about it. Maybe?

[@dwfan91-]

@@AlienIOIandroktone It's because Tales from the TARDIS was already taken😭

[@sinom]

​​@@dwfan91-looking it up on the wiki it wasn't just already taken. It was already taken 3 times lol Two unrelated comic series, one pre revival one post revival, and a documentary. (Also audio adaptation of the pre revival comic series but I don't count them as a separate thing)

[@dwfan91-]

​@@sinom I thought it was just audio books because I actually have one of them😭 if thats the case they shoulda just called it that, its what imma be calling it anyway💀

[@davidaston5773]

I am worried about Disney being involved due to how they've ruined MCU and Star Wars. But, on the other hand, it's about time Doctor Who was treated like the legend and world wide icon it is. Let's be honest - without Disney's co funding this would never happen. But, Disney does like to buy and take over franchises? As for "Tales from the TARDIS"? It was great to see Steven and Jamie. And Katy Manning once again shined like the diamond she is. It IS a great way to introduce Doctor Who to new people and future fans. And was very well written. However, it does look done on the cheap. So, same old Doctor Who then LOL David

[@JoeEnglandShow]

These shorts were magic. They gave a canonical, beautiful sendoff to some of the Doctors and companions who most needed it. These were not just throwaway fluff, like I thought they might be! These were momentous in their own right, each providing a capstone for whole bygone generations, characters who used to be the whole focus of Doctor Who having one last adventure to round out what now feels like long, long stories finally told to completion. They even tied into those wonderful shorts from the boxed sets, and the Sarah Jane Adventures! In my book, these were a perfect gift for people who have waited decades for resolution.

[@stonebaxter]

My favorite moment/line from each: -Steven's look of disgust right at the beginning when he's examining the 6th Doctor's coat. -Just seeing Two's Companions, even if it were maudlin. -Every moment with Clyde. This dude is PRIME full-blown Companion material. Get him, Gatwa! Get him now!! -Five's perfectly timed, perfectly toned: _"...he was just a kid"_ -Six. All of him. Every single second. Oh and Peri was there too. -Seven's very real: _"...and I love you."_ line. -Eight when he appears in the 60th anniversary special? 😇

[@dwfan91-]

SO TRUE, and about the favourite moments, I actually think I agree with all of them except for 7 it's got to be his spoon playing because that never gets old for me

[@vanimapermai]

Clyde can't join the doctor as he was grounded by the jadoon

[@stonebaxter]

@@vanimapermai There are no Doctors before William Hartnell. See how past truths tend to get changed over time?

[@CharlieHickmott]

I didn't know these were coming so I was delightfully surprised. Between this and the David Tennant behind the scenes, should be enough to hold me over until the specials.

[@MrBowl-dl4mk]

I know you don't know me lol, but I wanna thank you for your content bro. I found you from the brief history video and rewatched it start to finish at least 5 times. Your optimism and clear passion for Doctor Who is infectious, and a great distraction from being made homeless lmao. Anyway, sorry to ramble, thank you brother.

[@dwfan91-]

thank you so much man

[@stonebaxter]

30 Years from now, they will recreate this set for Eccleston/Rose, Tennant/Donna, Smith/Amy, Whittaker/Companion, and Gatwa/Companion (and if Capaldi is still around). The 90th will be a returning Boris Adjalacki...not as his beloved 21st Doctor, but as the new 24th Doctor, different incarnation with the same face. It will be the Return of the Black Guardian, as 24 will have to come to terms with losing Billy-Rai during the Sontaran War in his final season 82. A total gateway event for new viewers.

[@brobs0463]

My favourite one (so far) is the one with Jo and Clyde. It had a very sweet vibe

[@dsdots]

I kinda think the Earthshock one worked, because they talk about adric this kid they knew that died and finally properly have a conversation about it then the two characters move on to talk about tegan's life (i specifically don't like how power of the doctor did it bc that was a hologram and who cares what a hologram has to say about adric, that's not the doctor ). The some of the zoe and jamie lines were mid as hell though i had fun watching the mind robber I love 2 and jamie and zoe, they absolutely did not do the war games justice. The music issue sticks out even more when its contrasted right next to some soundtracks I liked like the musical tones of earthshock, the tales music was just kinda fine. i don't actually know if rtd (still weird to refer to him as the showrunner again) has decided whatever his rules for the memory tardis will be or if the rules will differ from writer to writer and he'll just let them do whatever, since these are just anniversary specials and they're character focused I'd probably like the latter more, don't get bogged down by lore just tell a coherent and interesting story where the doctor or companions have fun interactions. Colin baker love :) gonna be honest, only saw him in sirens of time before this and still haven't finished vengence on varos, he was great tho ig. Clyde and jo worked so strangely well and was an unexpected diamond in the rough (for me at least), nice bridge btwn old and new who when they were low on options for 3rd doc stuff, my personal favorite tales of the tardis ep (the three doctors is also just a really fun episode, its the first of multidoctor story and its done extremely well ). watched the time meddler first, i LOVE hartnell era episodes, stephen and vicki are quite a great pairing in and out of the episode tho i don't know much about 'em. No real complaints, adorable ending. LOVE that they refused to use any cgi (probably bc they couldn't afford it or have time for it) but just to see them rationalize the aging and changes in universe was infinitely better. My rating on the show probably depends on the day but for the 60th, ya know it does what it's here to do and i appreciate it, AND i think it absolutely attracts new viewers to the long, crunchy nature of some of the classic stories for people that are scared to dive in but are interested. EDIT: Time to get hyped for the Daleks recolorization and remaster b4 the specials!!! (and children in need, i doubt that minisode will be that big tho but im excited nonetheless)

[@elisee5196]

For some reason my brain has decided that the Monk is my favorite doctor who character, so my current tin foil hat theory is that the time meddler was chosen as an episode for this as a way to introduce the Monk to a new audience before he returns in the new series… one can hope at least

[@dwfan91-]

YOU'RE COOKING🔥🙏🙏 SO TRUE ITS HAPPENING

[@cillianennis9921]

I've only seen two of them. I decided to go onto firstly EarthShock as I'd seen it & didn't really know what this was. Thought from the small amount I'd heard it would be like the characters talking about the story & stuff. But it started & then I thought they'd but in every so often to maybe comment on it like a commentary track (the Earth shock one is so good. I love the off topic things the talk about that's why you watch them mainly) but in character but instead it was um just the episode but it felt wrong without the cliff hangers oh & its ending isn't as impactful as the silent credits over Adrics badge that just kinda makes you reflect on his death. I then yesterday watched the curse of Fenric one because I was planning on rewatching it when it came to iPlayer since my disk was scuffed & they don't sell it anywhere like not even amazon which was odd. It was fine just kinda weird not to um do it the way it was done. Like no cliff hangers again felt odd & ACE spoils it a bit for the intended audience. like a final revelation. Next I plan on watching something I have never seen before the second doctor one. But I find it as an alright way to introduce people to the classic series. I think I will return to this when I have watched the Mind Robbers tonight as it will be a first viewing experience with a better idea of how it is. So see you then. Also probably should do what I am meant to do... Edit 1: I think that the best way to have done the story I forget where it is from but it was about the Doctor meeting an old Jammie & he'd get one final story to remember the doctor. It sounded good but I forget its name. I'll edit once I've finished watching the episode.

[@blockydude2253]

And so it starts Whovember

[@robbiemartin9312]

God forbid there be character work in a bbc show

[@friendlyotaku9525]

4:50 - Tegan could've reunited with Nyssa after the events of the Passenger, maybe that led to her wanting to try and see Nyssa again or perhaps it's a pet that she named after Nyssa! Anything is possible really. RTD did confirm that Tales of the TARDIS is canon too!

[@dwfan91-]

ehhh what he says doesnt really matter, we all decide whats canon for ourselves

[@ThomasFishwick]

The problem I have with these is that it feels like they are serving too many masters. (no not him) Right, the format is actually quite fun, it's a fire side chat! Two old friends reminiscing by a fire. The only thing missing was tea and biscuits. It's a nice idea and used a framework to bookend HD versions of some classic adventures works. but what's it for? The classic fan has seen these episodes, and can do elsewhere on iPlayer or even has the DVD's, so we're watching because we want to see more of these characters. What we get is a couple of minutes either side. We don't get enough time with these characters we came to see again. for the new fan that hasn't seen much of the old show, just a few clips these book ends don't mean anything. The real story is just the one adventure they get to see. Being torn between these two and with a minuscule budget, no time to film and a set that looked more like a well lit prop room there is not much they could do. and yes our expectation were high. If they do do this again perhaps look at bringing mis-matched companions back. Jamie and Peri, so that can do the Two Doctors. Leela and Ace for Talons, where Leela tells the story (much like was hinted at with Clyde and Jo) Jamie and Rose talking about Tomb of the Cybermen.

[@dwfan91-]

another point to add on - in the Curse of Fenric Tales, they actively spoil the plot twist for new viewers and I think overall for all of them, I would argue it's better to watch the episode in its original form

[@KyleOxley-fj9nj]

Im starting to think that this guy likes docter who Just a feeling tbh

[@dwfan91-]

Maybe!

[@CaJoel]

I agree with you on the music, a thought I kept having while watching them was that these scenes would be so much better with no music constantly telling you how to feel and just the TARDIS hum instead

[@kirk1701]

All of them had emotion, but I'm a big fan of the Sixth and Peri (especially Peri) and I'm a big fan of Zoe....so I enjoyed their returns most of all. I'm also a Clyde and Rani shipper, so it was interesting hearing Jo push him to make that happen...lol

[@kanton4108]

These were the characters I grew up with as a child and it was good to see them come back to reminisce.

[@dwfan91-]

same

[@josephrankin9406]

They're mostly a complete story arc with a couple if the characters in that arc reminiscing about it before and after. They stitch it together without episode breaks and add the characters at the start and end.

[@VaguelyRowlet]

I had no idea doctor who episodes were that long, they're whole movies

[@dwfan91-]

Yeah you kinda have to view them as if they're films. My favourite episode for example has a runtime of four hours lmao

[@VaguelyRowlet]

FOUR HOURs?? man @@dwfan91-

[@Cmor19]

The absolute best thing that happened in this imo is the look of absolute fisgust on Stevens face when he was looking at 6's coat.

[@davidcrazyrides]

not watched Doctor who since 12th doctor so hoping it pick up the pieces from the last 6 years down fall

[@patrickmusson4571]

This aspect will stick in my mind and in my craw, and it angers me no end. I have been watching Doctor Who since I was 8 years old on 23 November 1963. I have seen every single episode of the show but I will not be allowed to watch Tales from the TARDIS, as I moved overseas and can't access BBC iPlayer. Irony???

[@Luneland]

I still dont have access to Doctor Who here in Mexico. The bbc channel latam doesn't exist for some years now. Some of the popular content went to other channel like the graham norton show and DW was briefly on a free streaming platform. After the disney deal it was removed and nothing is available. The only advantage i have is that I'm in the border so i got dvds from 🇺🇸 But now i have to ☠️ it in sketchy sites if i feel like watching it. Disney haven't say anything about the specials on the app or any kind of promotion to the new special so it's dissapointing. They really let go of their audience in latin america. 10 years ago a bunch of mexican whovians filled a room in a cinema for the 50th despite having an uncommon blizzard in my town and it was so fun. Having say so I come to thank you for your content. For someone who became fan in the Tennant/Smith era and went back to watch some classic who but having access to most of it was limited so its very helpful to have insight from a true fan

[@dwfan91-]

disney man they're ruining everything. I hope they get better and make it more accessible in Mexico, from everything I've heard its particularly hard to get your hands on stuff over there and thank you so much :)

[@Malta_]

Hey!!! Same boat here kinda! Here in Brazil we had DW in a bunch of ways, but mostly never up to date/as soon as a new episode is aired in the UK, so I always had to acquire the episode in... less than legal ways. So one thing abt the whole disney thing is that the new episodes will definitely be available in ☠ ways much sooner and with way better quality than Im used to! And absolutely! Thank you @dwfan91 for your videos! They are always so lovely

[@chronovore3726]

Totally agree about the melodrama. Still, glad to see some of these. While Peri seems unchanged by life as a warrior queen, neither has my boyhood crush on her. =P

[@finnwille1993]

YOOO HES BACK

[@dwfan91-]

never left🫡

[@Legendary3Dgamer]

Wdym he was back 3 days ago 😂

[@nataliecameron]

How on earth is nicola bryant 63?

[@charlieblockclocksnow]

I've had to resub to you channel every day for the past 4 days now, because it just won't keep me subbed. What is wrong with youtube

[@dwfan91-]

Weird, sorry about that man

[@Doccywho124]

There are already talks for season 2 as supposedly it took 2 days to film th new stuff

[@1MrPooney]

Love that song. We're finaly landing by home. Shout out to summoningsalt

[@kadegetslaid634]

I had to pirate this because its literally just not in Australia, i liked it, but it couldve been done better, still a treat though

[@AiRsTrIkExXzZ]

This show is pretty much just old stories condensed a bit with some extra stuff

[@Pooter-it4yg]

I don't understand the delight over this. So some of the surviving actors get together to gush in character for a few minutes bookending omnibus edits of classic stories. Er, how nice. You could argue that it makes a jumping on point for people new to the classic era, but has there ever been a show as "top tenned" online as Doctor Who? Interestingly, the only Doctor not represented here is the fourth. Louise Jameson, Lalla Ward and John Leeson are still alive...

[@akshaytrayner1960]

Great vid mate

[@dwfan91-]

Thanks so much!

[@JAY-3056]

how do i watch this in america ?

[@JueJamie]

Epic

[@filozica867]

still so angry we can't see it in other countries... they should really fix that quick... as a huge fan of the show.. it really disappoint me.

[@quintessentialquinten-bm4pj]

i agree about the music, SJA soundtrack plagarised other work too (Michael giachinno's lost soundtrack)

[@dwfan91-]

comparing the lost soundtrack to sjas is like comparing mozart to white noise

[@quintessentialquinten-bm4pj]

@@dwfan91- lmaoo listen to the life and death theme and compare it to whatever track is in the SJA Goodbye Sarah Jane soundtrack tho

[@dwfan91-]

@@quintessentialquinten-bm4pj they fr stole one of the best tv show soundtracks and made it sound tacky how is that even possible😭

[@quintessentialquinten-bm4pj]

@@dwfan91- i know!! and nobody talks about it 💀

[@VuddyProductions]

more based takes

[@dwfan91-]

you already know🫡

[@VuddyProductions]

@@dwfan91- 🫡

[@stonebaxter]

TftT is Classic Who through the lens of Russel T Melodrama himself. Was it what I wanted, per se? Of course not. But then, you would need that Di$ney money to get to the level of 60th spectacle in MY head (cough _The Ten Doctors_ cough). They were made exactly for me, an old fan who grew up with these characters. Any chance to see Peri, Tegan, Ace, with their Doctors...bluray advertisement minisode, behind the scenes extra, outtakes, anything....I will eat it up. My favorite was Six and Peri. Mainly because it was awesome getting to see Six on screen again, in character. Would have liked him wearing the coat, but I doubt it fits him at this point. I also like the idea that these are incarnations from timelines where each Doctor never regenerated, and grew old in that body ala' Eleven did in the main timeline. Overall, a wonderful little appetizer (I hope) for more to come.

[@dwfan91-]

fun fact: the ten doctors was the name of a fan-made episode made using action figures probably over a decade ago now lol

[@stonebaxter]

@@dwfan91- Look, if Michael Douglas can appear in his 30's in Ant-Man, and they can de-age Willem Dafoe and Doc Ock for an entire Spider-Man movie, I can have a well-structured TEN DOCTORS live action anniversary episode with ALL of The Doctors. It's literally possible to do this now. They have the tech and the money. But they would rather waste $300-mill on the upcoming "The Marvels" flop.... (EDIT TO ADD: Can you imagine a Peter Jackson type director who obsesses over Doctor Who like Jackson did LotR, getting into Disney and making something like this? Shot around the world, with all the actors who have played the part, each contributing to an overall epic that reaches from Earth, to Gallifrey, and all the way back to 1963 Totters Lane? I would die a happy man.)

[@Ericiswaiting]

Less gooo

[@Ericiswaiting]

Goated video as always

[@domsquared9878]

I liked it

[@carealoo744]

Wait, so who's the best actor? Clyde or Steven?

[@dwfan91-]

imo Steven is the best actor in all of them, but Clyde was the best actor in his episode

[@InsaneDWTheories]

i hated how Peri didn't call the doctor up on his abuse of her... like, she has had enuf time to process how abusive their dynamic was, and instead she was just overjoyed to see him? i needed closure on that...

[@dwfan91-]

that wouldve been terrible😭

[@InsaneDWTheories]

@@dwfan91- how come? u mean coz u dislike nuwho style angst? even just a nod to it would've been something at least also colin baker also seemed to be playing a totally different doctor... i hear his doctor got rehabilitated in the audios, but i always loved his original portrayal as a total asshole.

[@nataliecameron]

​@@InsaneDWTheorieshe spent more time being nice to peri than he didn't, listen to the audios

[@InsaneDWTheories]

@@nataliecameron I don't think of the audios as canon... if they completely change the nature of the Doctor/Peri relationship, then that's nice if we want to idolise the Doctor... but it's basically taking the TV show and being like, ummm, nah we didn't like the main canon and we wish to change that... Also audios aren't a medium I gel with. I can't visualise easily amongst various other reasons. I actually really super duper value the Doctor being abusive to Peri, coz it's subtle enough that many will deny it was abusive in the first place, and it honestly helps me reflect on abusive relationships I've had with people in the past. I really like Colin's Doctor as a version of the Doctor who has no time for tact, and is a mask-off arrogant asshole. It's an interesting character study of the Doctor. The idea of the audios softening him out into a more acceptable version of the Doctor so that we can idolise his Doctor holds no appeal for me. I heard someone say that the show only works when we can see the Doctor as the villain and I quite like that approach. They aren't space Jesus. They are an anti-hero.

[@yonaunega]

I heard tegan talking about the environment activist and I am out. Not needed when she was going to have a job as a air hostess. It took me out