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[@LadnamedWallace]

No-one will ever top the Ninth Doctor for me. Christopher Eccleston played it with such care and flawlessly displayed the doctor's struggles with the Time War and it gave Doctor Who some almost gritty moments. Forever my Doctor.

[@Goat4459]

writing was a bit naff for me, 10 and the rest had better ones, i do like 9th in the audio dramas tho

[@deVeresd.Kfz.1515]

10th Doctor is still the best, but yea, I like Eccleston more than 12th and 11th Doctors

[@rtaylor7384]

@@deVeresd.Kfz.1515 No. 11th the best for me.

[@rtaylor7384]

@@deVeresd.Kfz.1515 and 12 was the best as well. 11th Doctor and 12th Doctor were miles better than 10th Doctor. I cannot understand why people like 10th Doctor and think he the best. He not the best Doctor.

[@Kawaiicutiebaby]

I really do missed both the 9th and 10th doctor who actors. They both did an amazing job. I really wish we had more time with the 9th doctor.

[@Musydid911]

Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant.

[@joshcoyle3804]

Me too I’ve always wanted to be on Doctor who since I was a kid

[@crimsoneagle8755]

Well, you’re in luck. With Ten, anyway.

[@rtaylor7384]

No I don’t miss 10th. 11th Doctor was miles better than 10th Doctor.

[@altinaykor364]

@@rtaylor7384 no one cares

[@JAPelicano1]

I"ll never get over Christopher Eccleston...he was my first Doctor and I was so in love with his portrayal. It broke my heart when he regenerated and it actually took me half of season two to warm up to 10.

[@CSC52698]

I remember the first promo when the show was going to air on Sci-Fi(SyFy). I was so excited about seeing Christopher Eccelston playing a good guy. Heard mixed reviews about his "Doctor". Didn't matter. Love his work. Very underrated actor.

[@garethmurray5901]

He only played the Doctor for 1 year though.

[@CSC52698]

@@garethmurray5901 true. I can't say anything though. Like I said, heard mixed reviews.

[@sebastianbrown2270]

@@CSC52698 that surprises me, as someone who has seen at least episode of all Doctors since the original show started in 1963 Chris is amazing and one of my favourites the second half of his series is almost all amazing

[@CSC52698]

@@sebastianbrown2270 any reason why reviews are so mixed?

[@sebastianbrown2270]

@@CSC52698 honestly no idea, there’s a few average episodes in his first half of the series but episode 6 onwards more than makes up for it for me

[@thekg996]

Still one of the best/saddest goodbyes ever, just Fantastic

[@oskrm]

Anyways, Barcelona?

[@doctorwhoster]

@@oskrm In the Europa League ;)

[@Musydid911]

@@doctorwhoster Hala Madrid

[@doctorwhoster]

"That's right, I sang a song and the Daleks ran away" Brilliant lol.

[@davidm_511]

To make this even more emotional, the Doctor was meant to start regenerating at 1:10….but he chose to hang on for a little longer just to talk to Rose before he goes 🥲

[@Dark_Ronius]

One of the most serious actors I've ever seen gave the performance of a lifetime in this show. He'd never done comedy before... And because of that he nailed a man who had been through so much yet tried to conceal and make light of it with jokes. Yet, in episodes like Dalek, you could also see he wasn't that far from completely losing it. In the stages of grief... The War Doctor was Depression, 9 anger, 10 bargaining, 11 denial and 12 acceptance.

[@Nargon46]

I wish we had him for longer 😔

[@TheScarletSlayer]

Would've been cool to see him one more time for the day of the doctor special. He could've taken the place if the war doctor and had the three most recent iterations of the doctor acting off eachother. Would've been a perfect send off.

[@Nargon46]

@The Scarlet Slayer I agree, and that might have been the original plan. I know they asked him back, but he declined. When asked at a recent convention, he made it very clear that he personally dislikes multi-doctor episodes, since they usually end up being a lower quality then they would have been with a single doctor. He would definitely come back, but only if it were a Nine solo episode.

[@TheScarletSlayer]

@@Nargon46 "lower quality episode" ....*quick montage of dozens and dozens of crappy single doctor episodes* my ninth doctor dude if you are going to say things at least make sure they're accurate.

[@Nargon46]

@The Scarlet Slayer hey, he is entitled to his opinion just as much as anyone else. And he obviously believes it because he's turned down good paying jobs over it. He liked the Day of the Doctor fine, but he thought the Ninth Doctor as a character would just not get along with the more upbeat 10 and 11, and he's right. Besides, he never said the single Doctor episodes were universally better, only that he feels the specials starring a single doctor are usually better than the ones with multiple doctors to write for. And his logic tracks to me.

[@TheScarletSlayer]

@@Nargon46 okay but wouldn't the interactions between the doctors come down to a writing issue more than anything. The war doctor is even suppose to be the grouch that doesn't really get along with the other two doctors, how would nine not fit the same role.

[@Frodo_Shaggins]

9 was my first Doctor so I was quite sad when I realized he was going to regenerate. I don't think I even knew about regenerations yet so it was quite a surprise. By the time I started watching the show 11 was already near his end but I'll still remember 9 for being a fantastic (pun intended) intro for me.

[@postbunnie]

At 0:44 as soon as he said they have dogs with no noses, I immediately responded out loud, "THEN HOW DO THEY SMELL?" *Changed a voice* "Terrible!" That is really good writing. He knew people would make that joke with that set up. And it absolutely was still funny

[@doctorwhoster]

Random upload but I'll take it. Love this scene, it's more heartfelt than people realize. The early to mid-2000s was a golden age for British television. Doctor Who being the epitome of that. Russell T Davies got it so right when the show was brought back & made DR WHO more of a family show than it had ever been. Christopher Eccelston made the role his own and was a take on the doctor we had never quite seen before, and won't do again. Doctor Who lost its charm years ago and I am not just talking about the Whittaker/chibnal era. I'd go as far as to say that the charm of the show began to wear off in the Matt Smith era specifically series 6 (2011). Not because of Matt but because of how the show was being run & treated behind the scenes. It's not had that feel-good feeling for a long time. Hopefully, RTD can bring that back in Ncuti Gatwa's era.

[@dylerturden8018]

Not really random, they're counting down the days

[@jiro1281]

Ahhh, man! The good old 2005 days. When I first watched this Doctor Who, after how the movie went down I really wasn't sure if this would be able to revive the series like they hoped. How surprised I was! Eccleston is a very good Doctor, and the transition to Tennant felt very natural. And of course I will always remember Rose blondie Tyler

[@chanceneck8072]

If it helps, Chris: You were GREAT playing funny and quirky!

[@louiswindsor7334]

Nines regeneration is still the best new series regeneration because it's simple he explains what's gonna happen and that it will be ok to rose

[@yesmate3442]

Watched this last night. Powerful scene but a bit weird in the sense it's a not so subtle fourth wall break. Really good though and powerful - music helps and it's a nice and very dignified goodbye for Ecclestone.

[@antonydandrea]

So glad this regeneration energy thing stayed and remained consistent all these years. Chibnall better not have changed it too much.

[@Daniel-qw7mm]

He didn’t 😅

[@markc7440]

Man of action: 3rd / 9th Best Dr of their era: 4th / 10th Good but overshadowed by the one before: 5th / 11th

[@lydiarodgers]

i really wonder what they would have done with the end of the series had chris stayed. surely rose absorbing the time vortex could not have happened? the people living in a parallel universe are so lucky to know

[@Delirious_Imperius]

I remember reading something a few months back saying how the doctor was going to look at the tardis monitor with it having a outline of rose saying lifeform dying, no idea if it's true though but if I can find where I read it I'll link it.

[@adamj.cuthbert7528]

Well, given The Parting of the Ways was inspired by The Flood (instead of the Doctor becoming a "vengeful god" and using the power of the Time Vortex again, it's Rose), had Eccleston stayed for another series, I imagine the Ninth Doctor would've channelled the Time Vortex through his body, rather than absorbing it; as the Eighth Doctor did in The Flood, which didn't cause him to regenerate. Though it's worth noting that the Eighth Doctor was originally meant to regenerate into the Ninth Doctor after using the power of the Time Vortex, but it was scrapped when the BBC and Davies decided that the Ninth Doctor couldn't be shown with a companion other than Rose; and since the Eighth Doctor was travelling with another companion at the time, they would've had to write her out or kill her off.

[@Faith01841]

i miss him so much :( he is the best Doctor

[@happy56132]

What a handsome bad guy

[@chanceneck8072]

This is so awesome. I really miss nine....

[@lucindabundy1887]

Loved this episode

[@altinaykor364]

I remember thinking I will abandon the show after this, how much I was attached to the Christopher Eccleston and even during the last seconds refuse to accept he's gone! Then, only one , only one Christmas special was enough for me to fall in love with David Tennant😁😁😁

[@adasteriepictures]

When I first started watching Doctor Who I went in completely blind, but just so happened to find out what regeneration was while googling info about the show right before watching this episode. I regret it so much because I cannot imagine how much of a mindfuck this must be not knowing what was going on

[@The_Umpteenth_Doctor]

Hey BBC! Release 'Torchwood: Absent Friends'

[@paffomiloff]

Great Doctors

[@antonydandrea]

Is the BBC trying to tell us something by posting this today........DT coming back as a regeneration?

[@doctorwhoster]

Didn't even think of that. But you could be right. It's predicted by many people that Jodie Whittaker will regenerate into David Tennant this Saturday.

[@dwcallum]

@@doctorwhoster i think it is because we saw him regenerate into a former doctor and was even said the doctor will revisit some old faces

[@galarianmike283]

Indeed they were

[@dwcallum]

@@galarianmike283 no they posted every regeneration

[@jakemilner8]

I know it'll never happen, but it would be... fantastic for him to come back for a special

[@doctorwhoster]

He won't come back because of his own stubbornness. That's not me having a dig at Eccelston, it's the truth. Even all these years later he is still hung up over the BBC and how they treated him and other cast members during his tenure. It's really good though that he is doing fan meet-ups and conventions now.

[@simsforever791]

@@doctorwhoster it’s been 17 years. He to stop and actually have a conversation with the BBC. Holding a grudge gets you no where

[@Monocheto1]

Its not likely but i hope they can get to an agreement, they treated colin baker terribly but he eventually came back

[@simsforever791]

@@Monocheto1 he should just put his feeling aside and do it for the fans. Just do something not permanent. Appearing in the scenes guardians of the edge would not have took much of his time but would have meant so much to fans

[@Monocheto1]

@@simsforever791 yeah, a cameo would be enough

[@foxandh]

Phenomenon

[@adamnadxxx]

Still the best regeneration in the franchise

[@joshcoyle3804]

He’s going to change

[@sammarsh58]

Best regeneration scene for the best doctor.

[@scrapstampcreate]

Kills me every time.

[@samywho5367]

Bring him back 🙏

[@8teillumin]

Of the new version - Eccleston and Capaldi are the best actors and th most interesting stories Tennant and Smith 1 are the most runny aroundu timely Whimey. Whitacker was the most under used

[@oldfarmshow]

❤️👍

[@Dim4323]

And thus 10th doctor era has begun

[@SamilSukru]

Lan bu kadının ağız yapısı niye bu kadar güzel

[@wiiboxing7925]

Wow! I cant wait for Tennant's next episode!

[@crassenti]

And he becomes the best doctor ever!!

[@BamBam-3886]

I think he and Jodie had the worst times to be The Doctors. Christopher definitely should've had 3 season and Jodie needed 1 more season

[@nooneshouldknowme377]

No Jodie did not need another season. Christopher on the other hand did

[@philswiftdestroyerofworlds1988]

I miss the era with Rose and 9 But I miss Rose and 10 more

[@WindyREDPanda]

Just letting ya know that Missy was Right. 10 was just cradle snatching. Cause it went from Teacher Student relationship to just straight up Cucking Ricky and taking rose.🤷‍♂️

[@simonjandrell5897]

so this means any Dr Who through the whole timeline of when it all began can all of a sudden regenerate.. so why now????? Uh.. Confused to say the least????

[@robertwalpole5376]

What?

[@simonjandrell5897]

@@robertwalpole5376 what

[@simonjandrell5897]

@@robertwalpole5376 what

[@nooneshouldknowme377]

@@simonjandrell5897 bro what the hell are u talking about. You make no sense. The doctor has been regenerating since 1964

[@electricdiesel1993]

Times like these I pitied Chris Eccleston did not commit to 50th Anniversary before he hated Matt Lucas as Nardole the from minor character into a nonsensical companion (no more nice female companions), 13th Doctor's controversial episode 'Rosa' deemed too offensive and recently hates Disney+ that took Dr Who global rights away from ABC Australia after 60 years for good; he personally hates King Charles (replaced the late Queen that brought Dr Who to ABC in Australia until she died in 2022) eternally tarnished by Harry and Meghan inappropriate doctrinal agendas and Prince Andrew convicted for encouraging Epstein's molestation.

[@DanielEscobar-en4cc]

please bring 9 back

[@benmiller3252]

I hope Big Finish does bring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper back together

[@jimmyturner4909]

still i miss rose tyler on Doctor who

[@erosion271]

I love John Hurt’s war doctor. Really I do. But not having Eccleston there alongside Tennant and Smith is one of the biggest missed opportunities and regrets in sci do history. I know the politics why but it’s just a shame

[@FreeTheDonbas]

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of DW didn't include any of the 80s Drs, but you're here complaining about the fact that a one-series-dr from 2005 wasn't included. Nu-hu favouritism.

[@fbheavymetalgamer5455]

@@FreeTheDonbasor!!!!!!! The 50th only had nu who doctors lol aside from a certain cameo lol

[@user-ue7vt5pq6x]

🥰😍🤩

[@jellybabiesarecool4657]

Bruh why are you skipping the regenerations of Doctors 1-War?

[@supersense5924]

Watching him go= tears of sadness Watching Jodie go = tears of joy

[@FreeTheDonbas]

They both have the same annoying accent.

[@crossxfuse]

I'm glad I stopped watching after the 9th and 10th doctors

[@simonjandrell5897]

why David Tennant you have done this before plus it makes no sense.. Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuur

[@DanThe5pan]

Christopher was my doctor, those mannequins haunted my dreams when i was little. and the only thing that helped me in the morning was thinking of my doctor, up the 9th.

[@georgesos]

David Tennant will forever be my favorite.

[@FreeTheDonbas]

favouite out of how many? I doubt you've ever seen the tenures of the first 7.

[@theimpossiblesomething6773]

A little foreshadowing for Jodie’s regeneration this Sunday perhaps??👀

[@doctorwhoster]

Didn't even think of that. But you could be right. It's predicted by many people that Jodie Whittaker will regenerate into David Tennant this Saturday.