The key issues for the new series seem to be who is River Song and what or who is the "Silence"?

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www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t4pgh

I thought that it was very good!

The guy playing 'Shelock' played it in a similar way to Matt Smith plays the new Dr.

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The new season premiers on BBC America on Saturday, April 23rd.

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The new season premiers on BBC America on Saturday, April 23rd. Rich

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05th Apr 2011

Steven Moffat is Doctor Who's lead writer and Executive Producer. He recently took time out to answer questions about the new series, spilling some secrets about mystery, monsters and a momentous cliff-hanger...

How has this series evolved from last year?

Steven Moffat: Well we've moved through the funfair a bit - we've done the rollercoaster, now we're on the ghost train. Last year, in a way, was all about saying, don't worry, it's still him, it's still the same show, nothing's really been lost. Losing a leading man like David Tennant is seismic - unless you gain a leading man like Matt Smith. It's been the biggest joy to see him stride in and just claim that TARDIS for his own. But now he's really here, and the part is his, and the bow tie is cool, he's ready to lead us places we didn't know existed. Last year we reassured you - this year, to hell with that, we're going to worry the hell out of you. How well do we really know that man, or what he's capable of? We're putting the Who? back in the Doctor.

Is there a major story arc to look out for?

Oh, there's a big story being told this year, and major mysteries from the very off. As ever, in this show, the stories all stand alone, and every episode is a perfect jumping-on point for a new viewer. But at the same time the over-arching plot will be a bigger player this year. More than hints and whispers - we're barely ten minutes into episode one before our heroes face a dilemma that they'll be staring at months from now. And there will be no easy answers.

Will there be new monsters?

They're ... scary. Very scary. And, ohh, I don't want to say more - there's the Silence in 1 & 2, the Siren, in episode 3, the Gangers in 5 & 6, all these are more than just freaky costumes and masks; there are SCARY ideas here. And just wait till you meet Idris in episode 4.

Is this series scarier than the last one?

See above. Yes, I think so. But it's not JUST scary - it's funny and moving and revelling in its own insanity too.

How have the characters evolved?

The big difference, I suppose, is how long the Doctor is hanging around in the lives of his Companions. His normal MO is get them while they're young, and leave them while they're young too. He's careful to put them back where he found them, before he screws up their lives. But here he is, married couple on board - and much as he loves them both, he does wonder if it isn't time he got out of the way. Before something really BAD happens.

What can you tell us about the cliff-hanger at the end of episode 7?

Normally our cliff-hangers are lives being threatened. With this one, three lives are changed FOREVER.

(BBC)

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Elizabeth Sladen (Shara Jane) obituary

More: Here

More Tennant: See Here

Matt Smith (new project): Here

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I quite liked it, BUT, I do find Moffat's plots which normally involve complex aspects of time-travel a bit mind blowing. You know: past self v future self etc.

I still miss Tennant a bit!

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Anyone see the firs episode of Dr. Who, new series?

I quite liked it, BUT, I do find Moffat's plots which normally involve complex aspects of time-travel a bit mind blowing. You know: past self v future self etc.

I still miss Tennant a bit!

(Episode 1 and 2 were filmed in America).

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Yes, it was shown last night here in the US--I really liked it. River Song is a really intriguing character and I'm looking forward to how this all developes.

One thing I've learned about the Doctor and time travel is that, no matter how grim or dire things become, there always seems to be a way of avoiding damages or reversing them later. Even the dead can come back.

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One thing I've learned about the Doctor and time travel is that, no matter how grim or dire things become, there always seems to be a way of avoiding damages or reversing them later.

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Yes! The Daleks have been exterminated forever, countless times over the past decades. Never say never!

UK viewing figures were down, but we did have the warmest Easter here for 60 years!

Daleks: Bizarre Comedy Sketch

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One of the UK papers described it a s "Too clever for it's own good".

I like the more twisted, involved plots, although it means that each episode doesn't always stand alone. You have to be a regular viewer to put the pieces together and see what's going on.

After the show there was a one-hour special about making the first episodes in America--really interesting.

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We get that for every episode since Dr. who returned. I find them fascinating!

Curse of the Black Spot Prequel

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A clip from the next one, Episode four: HERE

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Yes, it was shown here last Saturday. At first it seemed like one of the whimsical, silly episodes that they have from time to time, but then later it straightened out and was all right.

SPOILER Alert: I think she may be carrying the Doctor's baby after all, at least that's what they may want us to believe!

'The Almost People' Trailer

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Linerrich, what did you think of 'The Rebel Flesh'?

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I liked it very much, looking forward to the second part. I recently saw the movie "Moon" (2009, Sam Rockwell) which had a similar plot-line about the ethics of cloning. If you haven't seen it, look for it.

No spoilers here, but if you have not yet seen the finale, DO NOT miss the final 30 seconds. It explains so much and yet opens endless questions. Now I'm really looking forward to the next season.

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Did anyone see 'Sherlock' last year, written by Steven Moffat:

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t4pgh

I thought that it was very good!

The guy playing 'Shelock' played it in a similar way to Matt Smith plays the new Dr.

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Writer Steven Moffat's commitments to BBC One drama Sherlock will mean fewer Doctor Who episodes in 2012, the channel's controller has said.