August 23rd, 2014
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What Did You Think of Deep Breath?
Now that the highly anticipated first episode of series 8 has been aired what did you think? Was it everything you had hoped for or not what you expected…
When the Doctor arrives in Victorian London, he finds a dinosaur rampant in the Thames and a spate of deadly spontaneous combustions.
Who is the new Doctor and will Clara’s friendship survive as they embark on a terrifying mission into the heart of an alien conspiracy? The Doctor has changed. It’s time you knew him.
Doctor Who Deep Breath DVD/Bluray
The Doctor makes a spectacular return to the big screen in the feature-length debut episode of Series 8; Deep Breath. Directed by acclaimed Director Ben Wheatley (Sightseers, A Field in England) and written by Lead Writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat, the beginning of the Twelfth Doctor’s era stars Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and Jenna Coleman as his companion Clara Oswald in a pulse-racing adventure through Victorian London.
Containing the feature length first episode from the much anticipated Series 8 of Doctor Who, the BBC One show in which Peter Capaldi was revealed as the Twelfth Doctor, a 10 minute behind the scenes feature and more.
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Doctor Who: Series 8 DVD/Blu-ray – BBC Shop Exclusive
Doctor Who The Complete Series 8 starring brand new Twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldiand his trusty companion Clara, played by Jenna Coleman.
This Limited Edition BBC Shop exclusive Blu-ray or DVD set comes complete with a bright embossed TARDIS slipcase finished with silver foil and a ‘press here’ button, which when pressed plays the legendary TARDIS sound effect. The Collector’s Edition also contains 6 exclusive art cards featuring images of The Doctor and monsters from the new series.
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The Complete Series 8 DVD/Blu-ray
Doctor Who: Series 8 DVD. Available to pre-order now!
Series 8 of Doctor Who returns to UK TV screens on 23rd August, starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and Jenna Coleman as Clara.
The series is set to open with a feature length episode titled “Deep Breath”.
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Anonymous
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:49pmSince 1963, many DW episodes have been set in the past.
Not sure I’ve ever seen a period drama with, dinosaurs, robots, talking lizards and time machines… were you mistakenly watching Downton Abbey on DVD?
Josey
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:48pmVery disappointing please do not do Victorian London theme its is so boring for the first 40 minute’s and then the last 10 minutes were just wonderful. Do not like new rework of theme tune,what’s wrong with original tune or last series version it is so iconic for the 50th year and we all grew up with it and passed the love of it on to our children.
Guy The Zygon
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:48pmIt is very early days remember… an impressively different fan-inspired title sequence (aside from barely tweaked logo); not so pleased by the theme arrangement or much of the first 40 minutes (basic instability slapstick as per usual) however after that, eerie and promising signs that Peter Capaldi will be an excellent, charismatic, unpredictable and versatile Dr. Who. Well worth giving him all our support as he develops the role. 🙂
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:47pmMore Drama than Sci Fi though I fear…
Jacob wade
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:44pmJust my opinion, oh and I hope his new screwdriver is cool because the tardis and the opening introduction was horrible. Hope it gets better.
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:43pmwell he called clara just after turning young again
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:42pmdoctor who is a sci fi drama
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:42pmpretty plese
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:42pmWas this Sci fi , or period drama ?
Hmmm 🙁
koloth
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:42pmHow did Matt Smith Doctor know he would regenerate after being on Trenzalore?
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:41pmwell we don’t know
DoctorWho4Eva
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:40pmWait so was the woman at the end the woman in the shop?
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:37pmplease
The Monitor
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:37pmReally enjoyed it. Capaldi superb. Very well written.
Was dreading this story as, after the brilliant “Nightmare in Silver”, I have disliked the three “…of the Doctor” stories. It was a rubbish 50th anniversary (except for Adventures in Time and Space).
This has restored my faith; I am over the moon. Brilliant Doctor, great script, superb direction.
Doctor Who is back on track.
Gallifrey Will Rise Again
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:36pmHAHAHA these clowns always come out with the same drivel every regeneration.
Snowdrop
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:36pmAbsolutely brilliant, well done Peter Capaldi; previous Doctors are a hard act to follow but you pulled it off.
biggestwhofanever
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:35pmholy cow!!! i’m loving the brilliant scottish accent and when matt smith came in – well it was bloomin amazing! peter is just an amazing doctor! the intro was good: loved the effects but not so much the actual theme tune. but hey! that has no say in how good the acting was in that! Strax was as funny as ever and vastra & jenny were brilliant. fav part: when peter was disguised as the clockwork robot (hey hey!!! 😀 )and became quite cocky! absolutely brilliant – well done doctor who!!!!!
Pertwee
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:34pmOn a positive note, Capaldi looks promising & can act, brings a new dimension to the role.
However…..
Please lets have a decent story , dinosaur, big ben, unfeasible robots with clicking noise every time they move ??
Oh, and lets lose the Victorian London theme please, it never really worked for the Christmas specials !.
Fingers crossed for next week & the Daleks
Jacob wade
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:34pmMaybe she’s river song?
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:34pmbooboo plese can you do a separate page in what we thought of the title sequence
DALELSKITTLES
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:34pmLoved it , simple yet effective 🙂 I was in tears on the floor with laughter when strax hit Clara with the paper
Dalek Supreme, with extra Onions
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:33pmEh. Yeah, it wasn’t bad as far as opening episodes go, but some openers were better.
Capaldi was quite good, but I’m not completely sold yet (hey, it’s only episode 1!). It had it’s moments which were funny (Strax as usual is a laugh), but Vastra being all Batman and Serious was kinda over-the-top. The villains weren’t great, but hey, first episode monsters normally aren’t great, but I found them functional if nothing else.
Overall: I’ve seen better series openers, but it was consistent throughout, but I feel with some changes it could have been a great one, not just average. 6/10
Eternal Dalek
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:33pmThat was just AMAZING!!!!!!
The Doctor is so unlike his past selves, just perfect!
It can only get better and better! Well done to Peter, Jenna and Stephen!
sad
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:33pmnot worth the wait sadly
lena
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:32pmI wish the opening music had not changed, don’t like the new version of what has become a classic sound for all Dr Who fans, as for the new doctor i’m not sure? have to watch a few more.
Anonymous
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:32pmslightly dissapointed
booboo
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:32pmLoved Peter Capaldi – Hated the the music
Very funny
Thought the original fan titles were better
very good overall
MICHAEL iRWIN
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:30pmAre you serious? Thought it was excellent. I do hope you get to enjoy it in the future.
the astronaut of death
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:30pmI think that woman at the end could be the rani
Gallifrey Will Rise Again
August 23rd, 2014 - 9:29pmEasily the best doctor debut episode ever, absolutely superb, loved every minute of it. I am really intrigued by the story arc that is being put into place too. And the appearance by matt at the end put the icing on the cake. 10/10