Caleb and Sarah preview Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, episode 2 of the new series of Doctor Who, written by Chris Chibnall, as our series 7 coverage continues – don’t forget to download our Asylum of the Daleks commentary and read our review!
With a great guest cast including Arthur Weasley, Argus Filch, Inspector Lestrade and Mitchell & Webb (also known as Mark Williams, David Bradley, Rupert Graves and, er, Mitchell & Webb), the Doctor assembles a motley gang to investigate dinosaurs… on a spaceship!
But is the entertainment factor of said prehistoric creatures be undermined by flaws in the characterisation? We give our first impressions, and a drop a few hints and teasers about what’s ahead.
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If you want a few more hints, read on…
- The logo is scaly this week!
- The Doctor narrowly avoids being kissed… and later kisses someone else.
- “What sort of man doesn’t carry a trowel?”
- Amy claims to be royalty.
- The rationale for why there are dinosaurs on a spaceship is pretty cool!
- “You’re going straight on the naughty step!”
- The Doctor might not be inclined to mercy…
Are you looking forward to Dinosaurs on a Spaceship? Let us know your expectations in the comments, or via Twitter, Facebook or email, and come back on Saturday for our commentary!
Nice little review. Thanks for not giving too much away but really interesting in this returning alien race.
Thanks! It’s a fun episode – I think most people will enjoy it. And there are some nods that the fans will appreciate.
Who *does* the Doctor kiss?