Jan 05, 2015 david tennants portrayal of the doctor was nothing short of excellent, but his exit was fundamentally flawed and selfindulgent. When he was about 3 or 4 years old, he decided to become an actor, inspired by his love of doctor who. The 77minute episode shows the last day of the time war, in which the war doctor chooses to kill both daleks and his own race of time lords to end the destructive conflict, paralleling this with a presentday choice by paramilitary organisation unit to destroy london rather than allow an alien invasion. Its an excitement that means everything that goes before it is likely to be a. I knew id write david tennants last episode one day, so ive had this tucked away.
They are using children as a computer, and only the doctor and rose, reunited with sarah jane smith and k9 can prevent them from becoming masters of time and space. He played the roles of the tenth incarnation of the doctor in the bbc scifi series doctor who 20052010, giacomo casanova in the bbc comedydrama serial casanova 2005, the title prince in the rscs 2009 adaptation of hamlet 2009, barty crouch, jr. The 5 best and 5 worst david tennant doctor who episodes. Every few years, the doctor on doctor who gets a serious facelift, dying so they can be reborn iin the guise of a new actor.
Basically, doctor who packed a lot into david tennants finale as ten, which was also the final episode with original revival showrunner russell t. It is also the last doctor who story written and produced by russell t davies, 2 who shepherded the series return to british television in 2005 and served as the series executive producer and chief writer. Sometimes referred to series 4b, the david tennant specials and the 2009 specials, five special episodes following the regular season were broadcast at christmas 2008, easter 2009, november 2009, christmas 2009 and new years day 2010. Doctor who initially ran from 1963 to 1989 before going on indefinite hiatus, interrupted only by a lukewarmly received tv movie in 1996, and didnt properly return until 2005. Sad news whovians, david tennants time in tardis is nearly up and theres not a damn thing any of us can do about it.
The episode placed much more emphasis on the role of david tennant as the tenth doctor than in the rest of the fourth series, with the doctors companion, donna noble played by catherine tate playing only a minimal role. David tennant, who played the pinstripesandconverses time lord, has teased that he would return to doctor who for its 60th. The role that david tennant is perhaps best known for is that of the doctor in the bbc wales sci fi series doctor who. Doctor who online episode guide the tenth doctor episodes. A number of tenth doctor novels were also abridged to become audiobooks, again featuring david tennants voice alongside other cast members such as freema agyeman and television series guest stars such as georgia moffett, reggie yates and anthony head. After the 9th doctor had absorbed the energy from the time vortex, it forced him to regenerate into the tenth doctor, as played by david tennant. In the final two part episode we get a glimpse into the last days of gallifrey as the doctor faces the master once more and the doctor takes on donna nobles grandfather wilfred as his companion. Krull 1 episode, 2003 bright young things 2003 ginger littlejohn posh nosh. In the episode, sarah jane smith elisabeth sladen and martha jones freema agyeman, former travelling companions of the timetravelling tenth doctor david tennant, prepare to counter the daleks universedestroying reality bomb with devastating weapons of their own. And if it has episodes prior to the regeneration, which contain vital parts to the story line, which episodes are they. The star of bbc americas crime drama also explains why the shows approach to tragedy has such an effect on audiences. A doctor who movie has been discussed, potentially featuring the most memorable of its cast during the early days of its revival. Revising the back story, the doctor succumbs to clara oswalds plea to change his mind.
After the fourth series was the final full series to star david tennant as the doctor, and the last with lead writer and showrunner russell t davies, the specials marked their official departure from the programme, with matt smith and steven moffat replacing them as the doctor and the lead writer and showrunner respectively. Click on each episode to find out more information, including cast and production team credits, synopsis, facts, merchandise information, as. David tennants final doctor who episodes are being released as a limited edition bluray steelbook, with stunning new artwork and special features the new set available to pre. Doctor who series 2 episode 6 the age of steel video. Thus far, two of my favorite doctors have been david tennant and matt. He played the roles of the tenth incarnation of the doctor in the bbc scifi series doctor who 20052010, giacomo casanova in the bbc comedydrama serial casanova 2005. David tennants cloned 10th doctor will probably not return. The krillitanes aliens with a mixandmatch physiology are trying to crack the godmaker, a paradigm to give them ultimate power. David tennant looks back at his heartbreaking doctor who. It was the final chronological appearance of david tennant as the. Doctor who movie with david tenant era cast has been discussed.
Ninth doctor regenerates christopher eccleston to david tennant doctor. The multiparter stories will be only placed the first part and notified in the description the name of the second and third episode if it exists. Doctor who series 2 episode 5 rise of the cybermen. Why i hate the tenth doctors regeneration doctor who tv. In diesem zweiteiler hat david tennant seinen letzten regularen auftritt als. David tennant born 18 april 1971 as david john mcdonald played the tenth doctor from 2005 to 2010, beginning with an appearance at the conclusion of the parting of the ways continuing from the christmas invasion to the end of time. Why each actor left the role of doctor who, from hartnell to capaldi. David tennant s final words as the tenth doctor were echoed in the sentiments of many viewers. Here tennant brings us to a new emotional place in a special two part episode where the doctor temporarily becomes human, utterly unaware of his past and his identity as a time lord to hide in. Jul 03, 2019 david tennants last doctor who episodes set for rerelease former doctor who star david tennants final episodes as the iconic time lord are set for a limited edition rerelease in september. The episode was also the last onscreen appearance of the master for over. Jun 27, 2017 the star of bbc americas crime drama also explains why the shows approach to tragedy has such an effect on audiences. The tenth doctor regenerates david tennant to matt smith the. David tennants final doctor who episodes to get special.
Rewatching david tennants doctor who finale reminded me why. The tenth doctor regenerates david tennant to matt smith. This is david tennants last episode as the time lord and the whole episode is waiting for that great event, the regeneration into a new doctor, hopefully one to be loved, but possibly one to bring down the show all over again. His last words, so was i are significant, since nine was his first. David tennant says an emotional farewell to doctor who as. The end of time is a twopart story of the british science fiction television series doctor who.
The complete david tennant collection really lives up to its name. Doctor who episode guide for the tenth doctor david. Ninth doctor regenerates christopher eccleston to david tennant. This set of 24 bluray discs contains all of david tennants seasons as doctor who plus the animated episodes, christmas specials, and a sarah jane episode. Utopiathe sound of drumslast of the time lords 39718. After five years as the doctor, david tennant took his final bow last night and the hugelypopular series welcomed in matt smith. David tennant 1 episode, 2007 learners tv movie 2007. The regular series was preceded by voyage of the damned. David tennant has commented that he would vary the combination of the buttons he fastened on his jacket in different episodes. After the fourth series was the final full series to star david tennant as the doctor, and the last with lead writer and showrunner russell t davies, the specials marked their official departure from the programme, with matt smith and steven moffat replacing them as the. It marks the final regular appearance of david tennant as the tenth doctor and introduces matt smith as the 11th doctor. In which episode does the 10th doctor david tennant. Not nearly as emotional as series 4, the david tennant specials are our final chance to watch the tenth doctor in action. These four stories the last two broadcasts were a single twopart story were overseen by russell t davies and julie gardner, but longterm.
The fourth series was the final full series to star david tennant as the doctor, and the last with lead writer and showrunner russell t davies, but they would both stay until 2010, following the 20082010 specials. Almost 10 million people watched as the time lord apparently started the process of regeneration but did not complete it. David tennant today admitted that filming his final scenes for doctor who had been very emotional and revealed what his final lines in the lead role will be tennant also admitted he was. David joined the show in 2005 as the tenth incarnation of the time lord and went on to achieve global success with the part. In this weeks adventure, team tardis were whisked to a future where humans struggled to find work due to a widespread preference for robotic employees. Not only does the rumor detail whittakers doctor will lecture tennant, but it details that showrunner chris chibnall and actress jodie whittaker will remain on doctor who contrary to previous rumors doomcock states, according to this source, contrary to rumors it seems that chibnall and whittaker are not leaving the show. He spends much of the episode begging rose to see that he is the same person as the ninth doctor. Also it includes many extras from interviews to bits. David tennants final outing as doctor who was watched by 10. In which episode does the 10th doctor david tennant regenerate. In the 4th season doctor who episode, journeys end, donna noble catherine tate accidentally created a duplicate of the doctor david tennant while battling the insidious dalek plot to.
Believe it or not, doctor who fans, but this year marks the 10year anniversary of david tennants last episodes as the tenth doctor before ten regenerated into eleven on screen. David tennant looks back at his heartbreaking doctor who finale. He is played by david tennant in three series as well as nine specials. As with previous incarnations of the doctor, the character has also appeared in other doctor who spinoffs within the series narrative, the doctor is a centuriesold alien time lord from the. Ninth doctor regenerates christoper eccleston to david tennant doctor who bbc youtube. David tennants cloned 10th doctor will probably not. We might not have seen the last of the tenth doctor just yet. It ran between 16 november 2007 and 1 january 2010. Of all the roles that david tennant has played, detective inspector alec. David tennant 1 episode, 2007 learners tv movie 2007 chris doctor who.
David tennant born 18 april 1971 as david john mcdonald played the tenth doctor from 2005 to 2010, beginning with an appearance at the conclusion of the parting of. Oct 05, 2009 oddly enough, the best doctor who episode of the david tennant era is one hes hardly in. Apr 19, 2017 doctor who series 2 episode 5 rise of the cybermen. David tennants last doctor who episodes set for rerelease. Davies masterful revamp of doctor who in the series second season, he has. At this stage, david tennant could probably have read out the phone book and still had millions tuning in but instead, the departing tenth doctor and showrunner russell t davies turned out. David tennants final words as the tenth doctor were echoed in the sentiments of many viewers. The 23rd november 20 saw the 50th anniversary of doctor who and marked the return of david tennant to the tardis for a one off special episode. The doctor is an alien time lord from the planet gallifrey who travels through all of time and space in thetardis with a companion. In the final two part episode we get a glimpse into the last days of gallifrey as the doctor faces the master once more and the doctor takes on donna. The episode starred matt smith as the eleventh doctor and jenna coleman as his companion, clara oswald. Im currently watching doctor who, season 4, and my girlfriend and i want to watch the david tennant regeneration together feeeelss, so which episode does it occur.
It was nevertheless generally considered the 2008 series. Its an excitement that means everything that goes before it is likely to be a bit of anticlimax. Below is a complete list of the 10th doctor adventures. The doctor and donna join a group of archaeologists at a 51st century library. This is an excellent upgrade in both picture and sound. Jan 02, 2010 david tennant s final outing as doctor who was watched by 10. Doctor who episode guide for the tenth doctor david tennant. Radiation poisoning the tenth doctor, after confronting the master and return of the time lords, realized that wilfred mott, donna nobles grandfather, locked himself in a chamber earlier to allow another man to escape it. Instead of dying, the doctor is able to regenerate into a new body, taking on a new personality with each regeneration. A doctor lite episode that won multiple baftas and a hugo award, blink is an eerie thriller that almost seems like the pilot for a spinoff series or a companion trial run at the very least. In the last episode, in july, the doctor had to defeat his enemies the daleks to save the universe.
Nov 21, 2016 in the 4th season doctor who episode, journeys end, donna noble catherine tate accidentally created a duplicate of the doctor david tennant while battling the insidious dalek plot to. The reasons why each doctor who actor quit digital spy. Often considered one of scotlands greatest actors, david tennant was born david john mcdonald in west lothian, scotland, to essdale helen mcleod and sandy mcdonald, who was a presbyterian minister. David tennant plays the part of the doctors gorgeous time traveling assistant. And in the uk over 10 million people tuned in on 1st january 2010 to see the demise of david s doctor as he regenrated. David tennants last doctor who episodes set for rerelease former doctor who star david tennants final episodes as the iconic time lord are set for a limited edition rerelease in september. Despite his final appearance in doctor who concluding in the new years day 2010 episode, tennant appeared in the subsequent episode, matt smiths first full. The tenth doctor is an incarnation of the doctor, the protagonist of the bbc science fiction television programme doctor who.
It mainly starred david tennant as the tenth doctor and catherine tate as donna noble. Tennants doctor was seen regenerating into the eleventh. Recall when the tenth doctor first appeared on the scene in the 2005 children in need miniepisode. Review, synopsis, cast and pictures for every david tennant doctor who episode.
Im sure if you consult most fans of colin bakers sixth doctor they will not be willing to sing the praises of sixs regeneration. David tennant and billie piper shooting dr who in london. Previous lead actors david tennant and billie piper returned for the episode, tennant reprising his role as the tenth doctor, while piper portrayed a sentient doomsday weapon called the moment, projected as an image based on her character. After s4 there was a year of specials leading up to tennant s actual regeneration into smith. For this reason stephen james walker has described this episode in his book monsters within as being companionlite. David tennants final doctor who episodes get special re. The christopher eccleston and david tennant collection was released just last year, again on dvd.
The violent energy released by his regeneration shatters the tardis windows and. Rewatching david tennants doctor who finale reminded me. The term series 4 of doctor who was one that had several different meanings, making a precise and universallyagreed definition difficult. David tennant said that viewers would be left heartbroken by the final brilliant plot twists as he bows out of doctor who on new years day. Prior to playing the doctor, tennant also portrayed several characters in various big finish audio adventures.
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