The most Kennedy's alien form, known as the Abzorbaloff, was designed by the winner of a children's competition to design a Doctor Who monster. "Love & Monsters" is the tenth episode of the second series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on BBC One on 17 June 2006. An excellent account, both scholarly and personal, of the evolution of strands of fan discourse which proved influential on the development of Doctor Who as multimedia storytelling enterprise in the 1990s and the revived television series in the 2000s. Template:Doctor Who episodes by Russell T Davies. [10] The creature that Elton sees at the start of the episode is credited as the "Hoix". Besides the Doctor Who-ness of it, it's also fun to remember when being that big of a geek meant fanzines instead of websites. Love and Monsters begins in 1979 with the publication of ''Doctor Who Weekly", the magazine that would start a chain of events that would see creative fans taking control of the merchandise and even of the program's massively successful twenty-first century re. Ursula realises she forgot her phone, and she returns with Elton only to discover that Victor is an alien, whom Elton dubs an Abzorbaloff. The Doctor: You made it worse! He was portrayed by Peter Kay. "Love & Monsters" is the tenth episode of series two of the 2005 relaunch of the British sci-fi series Doctor Who and the twenty-first episode of the series overall. In response, the absorbed members collectively use their willpower to suppress the Abzorbaloff, who ends up dropping his cane. "[11] The episode features the songs "Mr. Blue Sky", "Don't Bring Me Down", and "Turn to Stone" by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), Elton's favorite band. At Ursula's prompting, Elton breaks the cane, which causes the Abzorbaloff to melt into the ground. Davies had also considered making the viewpoint character of the story a woman but felt that he already had enough focus on female guest characters that series. I'm not sure that I would have fitted in the hard-core group of fans for most of Who's history, but it's fascinating to read about them. The Doctor Who Transcripts - Love and Monsters. [3] Peter Kay had written a letter to Davies after the new series began in June 2005, and Davies replied to him in September offering a guest spot in an episode. [27], Template:Doctor Who episodes "Love & Monsters" was watched by 6.66 million viewers in the United Kingdom and was met with divisive reception by critics and fans. It ends up being awkward at best and perturbing at worst. [9], Another necessity the episode had to fulfill was to include the winner of Blue Peter's "Design a Doctor Who Monster" competition. JH Movie Collection Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. We’d love your help. "Doctor Who" Love & Monsters (TV Episode 2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. New this month: Scandal rocks an elite British boarding school in The Divines. The episode is set in London. Love and Monsters. [21], In 2011, SFX named "Love & Monsters" as one of the best Sci-Fi TV Mockumentaries, saying that it worked as an example of the genre and was not too bad on rewatch. He wrote, "This may be Russell T Davies’s smartest, funniest script. New books! "Love & Monsters" was the first example of a "Doctor-lite" episode in the new series: because the lead actors only appear for a few minutes in this episode, they're free to film another one simultaneously. Not so experimental that people will run away screaming from Saturday-night BBC1, because you can experiment too much. It was written by executive producer and lead writer Russell T Davies and directed by Dan Zeff. [20] Slant Magazine reviewer Ross Ruediger was positive towards "Love & Monsters", saying that "there's no reason the series can't do something this quirky and beautiful when an inspired mind conjures up such a scenario." Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The group is joined and taken over by Victor Kennedy (Peter Kay), an alien who has a darker interest in the Doctor and seeks to absorb his physical body and knowledge. Plus, the story behind the Blue Peter Design a Monster competition We saw them pop up time and time again, always with an ominous feeling when they did. [Waste ground] (A young man is stumbling over broken bricks and rubble until he comes to a row of old warehouses with metal doors, and a blue police telephone box outside them. [18] Nick Setchfield of SFX rated the episode 4.5 out of 5, noting how it "finally gives Doctor Who a whole new vocabulary as a television programme." Who is the sinister and mysterious Victor Kennedy, and why is he so keen to find the Doctor? [2][9], According to Davies, in an early draft, Elton would have been witness to more events in Doctor Who history: in this draft, Elton's third birthday party was evacuated because of the Dalek invasion of Shoreditch (Remembrance of the Daleks), his mother was killed by a plastic daffodil (Terror of the Autons) instead of an elemental shade, and he also would have been one of those who saw the Loch Ness Monster rising from the Thames (Terror of the Zygons). It’s certainly the warmest, and somehow it feels like the most personal." It was written by executive producer and lead writer Russell T Davies and directed by Dan Zeff. Ruediger commented on the truths of meeting other fans on the Internet and praised the depth of Jackie's character. Elton (Marc Warren): You can't imagine it—the Doctor's machine. And good to know that there have always, ALWAYS, been people for whom Doctor Who is now rubbish because it's no longer the show of their youth. [2], William Grantham's original drawing for the Abzorbaloff, Unlike the vast majority of Doctor Who stories, "Love & Monsters" has only nominal appearances by the TARDIS crew, and is not from their point of view. The Graak was created by the Doctor to try and find an escape from the Master after he had trapped the first seven incarnations of the Doctor in the Determinant. I wish I could go back and rewatch some of those PBS pledge drives to see how they framed the show, because I think I had a lot of the same ideas and attitudes about it as a young 'lad' in the U. This episode contains flashbacks to the events of "Rose", "Aliens of London", and "The Christmas Invasion"; some footage was reused, but most was restaged to be from Elton's point of view. [25] The scene where Elton says he and Ursula have "a bit of a love life" was criticised by some commentators, who felt that the resultant implication of having oral sex with a paving slab was unsuitable for Doctor Who's large family audience; others, however, dismissed this dialogue as a harmless joke that children would not understand. Interesting history of the intersection of Doctor Who and its fandom. I found it particularly intriguing when it discussed the mid '80s (when I got involved in Doctor Who and its fandom) and the interim from 1989-2005. B. Tauris. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. From the twilight of Tom Baker's years to the newest Doctor, Matt Smith, Miles Booy explores the shifting … [8] The acronym "LINDA" was previously used on the British children's television programme Why Don't You?, which featured the "Liverpool Investigation 'N' Detective Agency". It's the moral complexity of the Ice Warriors compared to some of their peers that … The Abzorbaloff attempts to ransom Elton in exchange for the Doctor, but the Doctor feigns disinterest in Elton's fate, while dropping a hint to the absorbed members of LINDA. An alien species, they were responsible for the fall of Gallifreyand have always been considered the Doctor’s main nemesis. Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. Template:Infobox Doctor Who episode "Love & Monsters" was the first example of a "Doctor-lite" episode in the new series: because the lead actors only appear for a few minutes in this episode, they're free to film another one simultaneously. Victor persuades Mr Skinner to remain behind, but Elton and Ursula leave. Elton is given the task of getting close to Rose's mother Jackie. Doctor Who trailer 1974: New Doctor, New Monsters… Doctor Who - S02E10 - Love and Monsters (1) (1) Report. Rose: You said blue! [13] Its final audience figure was 6.66 million making it the 15th most watched programme of the week. [16] It was then rereleased as part of the Complete Second Series boxset on 20 November 2006. He reinvigorates the group's efforts to locate the Doctor and his companion Rose by teaching them spying techniques. It also made me think about the show in some new ways. New year! Elton recalls seeing the same man in his house when he was a child. Doctor Who: Series 2. Doctor Who: "Love & Monsters" Review. "[7] According to producer Phil Collinson, Grantham was disappointed with the rendering of the monster because he had envisaged it being "the size of a double-decker bus",[9] but the production team was never informed of this. [3] Davies was inspired by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "The Zeppo" and the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Lower Decks", both of which focused on atypical characters. Kamiller7787. The youngster who designed the Abzorbaloff for the Doctor Who episode "Love and Monsters" has taken a retrospective look at the controversial story and his involvement in the show. Joining Love & Monsters on this day was comedian Peter Kay, whose interest in Doctor Who had come to Davies' attention after Kay had written a lengthy letter of praise to the production office upon the conclusion of the first season. Love and Monsters: The Doctor Who Experience, 1979 to the Present (Investigating Cult TV) Paperback – March 29, 2012. In the episode, a human called Elton Pope (Marc Warren) joins a group of people who have a shared interest in the alien time traveller the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) and his ship the TARDIS. As he resigns himself to being absorbed, the TARDIS materialises and the Doctor and Rose emerge from within. [1][2] Victor Kennedy mentions that Rose's Torchwood files are missing because they were corrupted by a "Bad Wolf virus", referencing both the recurring phrases of the first and second series. Monster Girl Doctor (Japanese: モンスター娘のお医者さん, Hepburn: Monsutā Musume no Oisha-san), also known as Doctor for Monster Girls, is a Japanese light novel series written by Yoshino Origuchi and illustrated by Z-Ton. The Ice Warriors. "Love & Monsters" is the tenth episode of the second series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on BBC One on 17 June 2006. Standing over her lifeless body: a pinstripe-suited man named The Doctor. Start by marking “Love and Monsters: The Doctor Who Experience, 1979 to the Present (Investigating Cult TV Series)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. "[22] Arnold T Blumburg of Now Playing gave the episode a grade of D-. All 11 songs featured in Doctor Who (2005) season 2 episode 10: Love & Monsters, with scene descriptions. [24] In a review of the series, Stephen Brook of The Guardian stated that he "hated" the episode, describing it as a "parody of Doctor Who fans". Duration. Elton Pope sees a photograph of the Tenth Doctor taken during a recent alien invasion on Ursula Blake's blog. Incluiu a primeira menção a Harold Saxon e mencionou o arco da história de Torchwood. Articles with invalid date parameter in template, Television shows written by Russell T Davies, Doctor Who: The Girl Who Waited – series 32, episode 10, Review: Doctor Who 2x10 - Love and Monsters, Doctor Who - The New Series - Series 2 - Vol. [9] Davies wanted Elton to be a "normal guy" and not geeky with a "funny voice". note One day a man by the name of Victor Kennedy (who says he cannot be touched due to a skin condition) interrupts a meeting and points out that LINDA has lost focus. Prior to the revival of Doctor Who, Davies had considered pitching this story idea to Doctor Who Magazine as a comics story. 179, starring Marc Warren as Elton, with David Tennant as the Doctor) [4][5], As such, executive producer and writer Russell T Davies had to come up with a story that had a good reason to keep the Doctor and Rose out. Russell T Davies worked on the series for some years. [23] Digital Spy's Dek Hogan criticised Kay's performance, calling the Abzorbaloff "a marvellous idea and it's a pity his creativity was absorbed by a turn from a visiting comedian". The London Investigation 'n Detective Agency (or LINDA for short) acquires a new member in the form of Victor Kennedy. note 1:00. Written by Russell T. Davies.. A silly and (mostly) drama-free episode that focuses on a minor character. Welcome back. "Doctor Who" Love & Monsters ( - 2006.06.17) quotes on planetclaireTV. Besides the Doctor Who-ness of it, it's also fun to remember when being that big of a geek meant fanzines instead of websites. The Abzorbaloff is just a reminder of one of the little the things that bugs me about Doctor Who, the insistence of having monsters or aliens in stories that don’t really need monsters or aliens. Even saving the world gets boring sometimes. He goes up to it and touches it, reverently.) The Abzorbaloff reveals that he has absorbed the rest of LINDA and wishes to also absorb the Doctor to gain his accumulated experience and knowledge. Amidst this, Elton and his fragile group of friends would almost feel cast adrift – increasingly vulnerable as they are led astray by the sinister Victor Kennedy. Perhaps the most epic appearance was … This episode would’ve worked a lot better if it had simply been a sweet little love story centre on Elton and Ursula. "[7] The episode had the working title of "I Love the Doctor". Be the first to ask a question about Love and Monsters. Love and Monsters (Doctor Who Story No. Everything changes for Elton when he meets a girl called Ursula, who introduces him to a … It was written by executive producer and lead writer Russell T Davies and directed by Dan Zeff.. Kay was originally offered the part of Elton, but he felt the "UFO-spotter type" was too similar to his character on Coronation Street and much preferred playing the "baddie". Elton is cornered in a dead end alley. With "Love & Monsters", Davies was able to tell a story from a different character's point of view to allow for only a small appearance by lead actors David Tennant and Billie Piper as the Doctor and Rose Tyler. People still want a bit of a monster and a bit of a thrill and a bit of the Doctor, so it still delivers as normal Doctor Who. [17], "Love & Monsters" is noted for having a divided reception. Love & Monsters é o décimo episódio da segunda temporada da série nova de Doctor Who. [12] Overnight ratings for the UK were 6.22 million, a 38.3% audience share. Adventures in time and space with the wandering Time Lord. Written by Russell T Davies. [14] The episode gained an Appreciation Index score of 76. The Abzorbaloff tricks Ursula into being absorbed as well, revealing that a single touch is enough to absorb a victim, before pursuing Elton. [3] This was a production necessity because the Christmas special had increased the number of episodes to produce from 13 to 14. Due to the addition of a Christmas special in the production schedule, an episode had to be "double banked" with another story (in this case "The Impossible Planet" and "The Satan Pit") for production to finish on time. The article noted that criticisms of the episode ranged from "Kay's overacting and the silly Slitheen-esque monster to annoyance at how, well, lame the members of LINDA are. ROSE [OC]: Doctor! The "Doctor-lite" and "companion-lite" structure has since continued in the programme. 4 (DVD) (2005), Doctor Who, Season 2, Episode 10: "Love & Monsters", Dr Who trespasses into alien comic territory, Episode commentary by Russell T Davies, Phil Collinson, and Susie Liggat, Template:Doctor Who episodes by Russell T Davies, https://jhmoviecollection.fandom.com/wiki/Love_%26_Monsters?oldid=5080. [2] As such, the production was "double banked" with "The Impossible Planet"/"The Satan Pit" so Tennant and Piper could film those episodes while another unit worked on "Love & Monsters". Readers' Most Anticipated Books of January. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. He manages to meet Jackie at a laundrette and is invited to her apartment. [3] The "Doctor-lite" (and sometimes "companion-lite") structure has continued as a tradition, producing episodes such as "Blink" (2007), "Turn Left" (2008), and "The Girl Who Waited" (2011). [6] Davies described the episode, "It's an experimental script. [1], "Love & Monsters" was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 17 June 2006. Series 2: 10. While Setchfield was not a fan of Kay, he found his performance in this episode funny. He was positive towards the first 30 minutes, which he described as a "touching little tale" with interesting characters, but called the final 10 minutes "juvenile attack on the audience's intelligence and emotions" that ruined the episode with "a laughable monster and offensive humor at exactly the wrong moment". Playing next. Browse more videos. Davies had originally envisioned Kay as a candidate to play Elton, but Kay preferred the role of the Abzorbaloff. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Love and Monsters begins in 1979 with the publication of ''Doctor Who Weekly", the magazine that would start a chain of events that would see creative fans taking control of the merchandise and even of the program's massively successful twenty-first century reboot. A silly and (mostly) drama-free episode that focuses on a minor character. The one where a child made the monster, but monkeys made the story. This is about the fans who subscribed to Doctor Who Magazine and read the novelizations and maybe even belong to fan clubs. However, he felt that some of the sadder aspects "seemed out of place in what should have been a purely light-hearted comedic episode". The Doctor: I said not blue! The Daleks aren’t the most terrifying monster, so that puts them at the bottom of this list - but they are the ultimate Doctor Who classic monster, so that earns them a place regardless! "[18] Louisa Pearson of The Scotsman noted that hardcore fans would dislike the comedy and the "panto" performance of Kay, but commented, "It's true, this episode came close to being a spoof, but it was actually quite nice to have a rest from the Doctor. Let’s Kill Hitler. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Overall, an interesting read that's pretty different from other Doctor Who NF, which tends to focus on the texts rather than the context. 0:05 [PDF Download] Doctor Who: Monsters And Villains (Doctor Who (BBC Paperback)) [PDF] Online. [19] IGN's Ahsan Haque gave the episode a score of 9.5 out of 10, particularly praising the dialogue. Still, at least in Love and Monsters at least RTD doesn't openly call the characters depicted Ming Mongs as he actually referred to fans in real life - in Love and Monsters he just heavily infers it. To see what your friends thought of this book, Love and Monsters: The Doctor Who Experience, 1979 to the Present (Investigating Cult TV Series), This is about the fans who subscribed to Doctor Who Magazine and read the novelizations and maybe even belong to fan clubs. Some praised the complexities of the script, while others felt it was a parody or strayed into offensive humour. The Abzorbaloff also known as Victor Kennedy was a male Abzorbalobian who appeared in Doctor Who and acted as the sole antagonist of the episode "Love & Monsters". Do ponto de vista de produção, ele incluiu um monstro criado por uma criança, de nove anos de idade, William Grantham, para uma competição Blue Peter. Though a bit too scholarly at times, this is an interesting book for how it traces the culture of Doctor Who's fandom and media form 1979 through the present. [3] The winner, the Abzorbaloff, was designed by nine-year-old William Grantham. Kay and the Abzorbaloff also attracted divided opinions. (GAME: Destiny o… [1] Davies said of the monster, "I thought the Abzorbaloff was brilliant. Scholar and Whofan Miles Booy has written the first historical account of the public interpretation of Doctor Who. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. "Love and Monsters" is a confused story that wants to be about appreciating the beauty of life despite its hardships. Love & Monsters ★★★★★ Russell T Davies's offbeat masterpiece, a "Doctor-lite" tale starring Marc Warren and Peter Kay. [15] This episode was released on a basic DVD together with "The Impossible Planet" and "The Satan Pit" on 7 August 2006. Meanwhile, Bridget and Bliss disappear from the group unexpectedly. 45 mins. A dark secret spans several... Scholar and Whofan Miles Booy has written the first historical account of the public interpretation of Doctor Who. ‘Let’s Kill Hitler’ was the seventh episode of the sixth season and it was the … by I. I wish I could go back and rewatch some of those PBS pledge drives to see how they framed the show, because I think I had a lot of the same ideas and attitudes about it as a young 'lad' in the USA that these hardcore british heads had only I was in a vacuum and they were corresponding with each other in letters to the editors. She tries and fails to seduce him, but when she finds a picture of Rose in Elton's jacket and realises he is after the Doctor, she demands that he leave her alone. Refresh and try again. The Doctor is able to bring back Ursula in the form of a paving stone, which Elton starts a relationship with. Love and Monsters begins in 1979 with the publication of ''Doctor Who Weekly", the magazine that would start a chain of events that would see creative fans taking control of the merchandise and even of the program's massively successful twenty-first century reboot. But just as you think you know everything this programme can do, this puts a little bit of spin on it. April 15th 2012 The Doctor then recalls his first encounter with Elton, and explains that he was at Elton's house years ago tracking an elemental shade, but he was too late and the shade killed Elton's mother. Davies notes in the commentary that the name was invented only after the episode was shot and a name was needed for the credits. It also made me think about the show in some new ways. Doctor Who. Template:Infobox Doctor Who episode "Love & Monsters" is the tenth episode of the second series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on BBC One on 17 June 2006. Totaling the episode count of both programs together, including the 1996 Doctor Who television movie and "The Christmas Invasion" holiday special, it is the 717th episode in the entire Doctor Who franchise. 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