THE ORIGINAL DOCTOR IS BACK...

The best 'cliff-hanger' moment in DOCTOR WHO is

probably the end of the initial episode of the first DALEKS

serial in 1963.  (Which was actually episode five of the BBC's

new teatime programme.)  The sight of a Dalek 'plunger' coming

into view sent viewers into a frenzy of anticipation for what was to

come next.  Just what was on the other end of that sucker arm?  I

really can't recall any other moment in the show's history which

matched that moment for making viewers determined to

tune in for the next episode.  Until tonight that is.

A while back, I suggested that the Beeb should make a

series of Doctor Who starring DAVID BRADLEY as The

Doctor.  David is a talented character actor who brought the

late WILLIAM HARTNELL back to life in the 50th Anniver-

sary programme, An ADVENTURE In SPACE And TIME in

2013, and now, by the looks of things, he's playing The Doctor him-

self.  That confirms the rumour that the 'original' Doctor was going

to be the current (but departing) Doctor's companion in this year's

upcoming Christmas special, but I still reckon the BBC should

give Mr. Bradley a series as the time-travelling Time

Lord, or occasional specials at the very least.

Anyone agree?  Let's hear from you.

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