Archive for January, 2009
Doctor Who the heck is that?
I’ve just been watching Doctor Who Confidential, which announced who the Eleventh Doctor is going to be. I’m a Dr Who fan, but I can’t say that I’m very excited about the outcome.
Matt Smith is 26, looks about 17 in real life and judging by the interview 
shown, has ridiculous hair that he can’t stop faffing about with. He’d fit right in with the cast of Twilight, but I just can’t seen him as The Doctor, no matter how many times Russell T. Davis gushed about his brilliance.
It’s not encouraging. I can only assume/hope he’s a fabulous actor, since based on the interview footage I wouldn’t have cast him in a school play.
Oh well, I suppose I can always watch old episodes on DVD instead and there are thankfully four more David Tennant Doctor Who specials this year before the regeneration hand-over.
a spoonful of Stiles and Drewe
I went to see a fab musical version of Peter Pan in Leeds over Christmas and as a result I’ve become a fan of the composers Stiles and Drewe, who also adapted Mary Poppins for the stage.
Their greatest hits charidee CD a Spoonful of Stiles and Drewe was soon winging it’s way to me via Amazon and it contained the rather fabulous cabaret piece a little bit of nothing (on a big white plate). Anyone who has ever spent more than they really should have on a meal out will enjoy it. A slightly dated and fuzzy video version is here on the hideously designed Stiles & Drewe website (you need to scroll waaaay down to the lurid green section) or you can get hold of the CD here and here.
PS Hope your New Year’s Eve was fun. I spent mine with 6 vets, a farmer and a helicopter pilot. If nothing else, I now know how to safely sedate a wild boar…
