Tuesday, April 19, 2005

CHEKIT: Nerds at DEFCON-1: Doctor Who is back


For a while, it looked like it was never coming back - I mean, fifteen years is one helluva hiatus. And I've never understood why. I mean, was there ever a more charming time machine in the history of modern entertainment than the TARDIS? (The DeLorean was cool, but it was never homey.) I think the BBC finally got tired of opening mail from angry, angry nerds - so, finally, at the end of last month, new episodes were broadcast. And from all the hubbub, it looks like it's back to stay. I'm afraid, however, that with all the advances in digital effects, the new series won't be as cheesy as it used to be. I'm not gonna complain too much, though.

And now, for a wholly gratuitous picture of Tom Baker:

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