EPISODE · Mar 30, 2025 · 1H 43M
Doctor Who Twenty Years Later: Rose (2005) with co-host Sarah
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Sean and Sarah discuss Doctor Who Series One 'Rose' and whether it holds up twenty years later.Discussion Points:-How Sean and Sarah both found the series.-The casting of Billie Piper.-What Christopher Eccleston's second series could have been like.-The break-neck speed of this episode!-The relationship between Rose and her Mam.-The uneven tone in the first few episodes.-THAT 'oner' shot!-Sean and Sarah discuss escapism.-Sarah is perturbed and a 'tad miffed' by the current state of Doctor Who.Raised Questions:-Was this debut episodes successful for both new and returning viewers?-Did the show become a soap opera?-What happened to this kind of natural and organic story-telling?-Have you fallen out of love with Doctor Who?-Was Rose the last working-class companion?-Are Rose Tyler and Amy Pond too similar?-Did Series One struggle to find the correct tone at times?-Did Eccleston struggle with the more comedic moments?-How many times does Sean mention The Sense Sphere?-Is the state of current Doctor Who a result of sheer incompetence or by design?-Does Doctor Who have an attitude nowadays?Chapters:0:14 Welcome to Review It Yourself1:13 Introducing Doctor Who2:37 The 2005 Revival6:11 Nostalgia and Personal Connections7:00 The New Doctor's Introduction9:01 Character Dynamics Explored12:22 The Role of Rose16:07 The Impact of Eccleston18:30 Humour Amidst Darkness21:38 Family Relationships28:09 Grounded Realism in Characters33:09 Connection to the Audience35:09 The Gritty Atmosphere39:18 Accents and Authenticity41:37 Clive and Conspiracy51:38 Balancing Tone and Humour53:53 Character Dynamics Unveiled1:00:01 The Doctor's Alien Nature1:09:29 Humour and Depth in Dialogue1:17:14 The Complexity of Companionship1:27:10 The Essence of Doctor Who1:34:03 Crafting Quality Television1:37:32 Lessons from the Past1:43:24 Reflections and FarewellsShout-Outs:-The Sense Sphere: The Doctor Who Podcast. Find It Here: www.youtube.com/@TheSenseSphereThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sean and Sarah discuss Doctor Who Series One 'Rose' and whether it holds up twenty years later.Discussion Points:-How Sean and Sarah both found the series.-The casting of Billie Piper.-What Christopher Eccleston's second series could have been like.-The break-neck speed of this episode!-The relationship between Rose and her Mam.-The uneven tone in the first few episodes.-THAT 'oner' shot!-Sean and Sarah discuss escapism.-Sarah is perturbed and a 'tad miffed' by the current state of Doctor Who.Raised Questions:-Was this debut episodes successful for both new and returning viewers?-Did the show become a soap opera?-What happened to this kind of natural and organic story-telling?-Have you fallen out of love with Doctor Who?-Was Rose the last working-class companion?-Are Rose Tyler and Amy Pond too similar?-Did Series One struggle to find the correct tone at times?-Did Eccleston struggle with the more comedic moments?-How many times does Sean mention The Sense Sphere?-Is the state of current Doctor Who a result of sheer incompetence or by design?-Does Doctor Who have an attitude nowadays?Chapters:0:14 Welcome to Review It Yourself1:13 Introducing Doctor Who2:37 The 2005 Revival6:11 Nostalgia and Personal Connections7:00 The New Doctor's Introduction9:01 Character Dynamics Explored12:22 The Role of Rose16:07 The Impact of Eccleston18:30 Humour Amidst Darkness21:38 Family Relationships28:09 Grounded Realism in Characters33:09 Connection to the Audience35:09 The Gritty Atmosphere39:18 Accents and Authenticity41:37 Clive and Conspiracy51:38 Balancing Tone and Humour53:53 Character Dynamics Unveiled1:00:01 The Doctor's Alien Nature1:09:29 Humour and Depth in Dialogue1:17:14 The Complexity of Companionship1:27:10 The Essence of Doctor Who1:34:03 Crafting Quality Television1:37:32 Lessons from the Past1:43:24 Reflections and FarewellsShout-Outs:-The Sense Sphere: The Doctor Who Podcast. Find It Here: www.youtube.com/@TheSenseSphereThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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