Ten More Hints For A Good Man Goes to War

Hello. Digital Spy has released yet another ten teasers for the mid-series finale, A Good Man Goes to War. There have already been a lot of hints for the episode from CultBox and The Gallifrey Times, but the more teasers the better! You can take a look below:

1. Remember not to interact with the headless monks (without divine permission)
(Are these the strange figures with the hoods and laser swords?)

2. "Oh turn it off. I'm breaking in, not out!"

3. The Doctor calls on favours from a number of familiar faces
(Could it be some of the aliens? Another hint said the Doctor asked a favour from a Sontaran.)

4. "They don't put up a balloon or anything!"

5. A line from a previous episode takes on a new significance.

6. "****** ******** is a geography teacher, ****** **** is a superhero"
(This could be Melody Williams and Melody Pond as they both fit into the spaces.)

7. Sontarans can produce a tasty drink.

8. Rory: "That's probably enough ******* now"
(Dancing? Looking? Weeping? Who knows.)

9. River Song's true identity is revealed in the episode's final moments.

10. The (frankly brilliant) title to episode eight is revealed before the end credits roll.
(We already know that this is called Let's Kill Hitler.)

Fisher-Becker 'Dorium' Interview

Hello. Simon Fisher-Becker plays the blue-skinned alien Dorium Maldovar who sold the time manipulator to River Song in The Pandorica Opens. CultBox interviewed Fisher-Becker about his roles in A Good Man Goes to War and Episode Thirteen of Series Six. He also mentions a guest star in the entire series finale. You can check out the whole interview here and the main interests are posted below.

When asked about if he knew about coming back in Series Six:

"No idea at all! I was very happy to have my six lines and to be sat opposite Alex Kingston. I mean, people were saying things like ‘we must have you back’, but to be honest that’s said all the time - so, as much as I hoped, I didn’t hold my breath. What’s happened subsequently is far beyond any expectations."

When asked about his role in A Good Man Goes to War:

"It’s a major part in the storyline, Dorium becomes a bit of a hero!"

When asked about whether Dorium was a good guy or a bad guy:

"Dorium is at heart a good guy, but he lives in the murky depths. Think of him as Arthur Daley. Oh, you’re probably too young to remember Arthur Daley! He works in the murky world of black marketing, so that’s why River Song went to him to get the vortex manipulator [in 'The Pandorica Opens']."

When asked about Dorium's background:

"You see, because everyone always talks in code - and I’m very bad at picking up code - everything is kept quite secret, so any development of the character I have to find from the page and in-between the lines."

When asked about working with Matt Smith and the other regulars:

"Yes, although not Alex Kingston this time, which was a shame as I wanted to say thankyou - the way these things work, you don’t always get the chance to say goodbye properly. So I didn’t get to work with her this time, but you never know!
"Matt Smith was delightful - he talks a lot about football! He helps keep me at ease because I’m a visitor. As visiting artists, we’re a bit edgy and on our toes as we’re very grateful to be there, but at the same time you don’t want to mess things up! I have to say, the experience has been delightful. The whole team was lovely, it was a dream job; to be working on a programme I’ve followed since William Hartnell.
"I wouldn’t call myself a fan, but I’m definitely a follower. I was born in 1961 so I was very young when William Hartnell became Patrick Troughton but I do remember it. I was delighted when Christopher Eccleston came on and rebooted it."

When asked about the episode cliffhanger:

"When filming the episode, for example Episode 7, because of the secrecy we weren’t really told what has happened before. We only know what’s in the episode we’re doing. So now, having seen Episode 6, I’m saying ‘ahhh, yes, okay!’ - I had to chuckle, I was with some friends and the expression on their faces was a picture!"

When asked about the complete scripts for A Good Man Goes to War:

"Well, because my character is in it throughout, I did have a complete script. Our very first scene that we filmed, we were all together, but it was all out of context, it was all in the wrong order, so it was all very confusing. We had no idea what was going on, but it was an absolute hoot!
"What I will say is that a lot of questions will be answered, but then a whole bucket load of new questions will come forward. And the cliffhanger is very good, as you would expect!"

When asked about performing any stunts:

"No, being a roly-poly - because I’m a big chap - I think they were very wise in not encouraging me to do anything too exciting. There is a surprise and I can tell you, because it is out in the domain, when you see Episode 7 just remember that I do come back in Episode 13."

When asked about his role in Episode Thirteen:

"Yes, it’s already been filmed. It’s the last episode of the series and, what I will tell you, is that in Episode 7 Dorium is a hero and in Episode 13 he’s more of a tormenting mentor. Again, lots of answers - everything will be answered in Episode 13, but then something else will be asked, so you’ve got the cliffhanger to the new series."

When asked about the Prequel for Episode Seven:

"Again, that was something that came out of the blue too! I was right in the middle of filming Episode 7 and one of the producers came over and said that Steven had asked if I’d like to do an extra scene with three other characters. So I thought ‘right, three other characters, excellent’ and Steven was writing it at the time we were speaking.
"By 11 o’clock, when I got into the trailer, I found that there were three other characters, but they were mute! So I had to learn this monologue by the following morning, so that was fun. I’m very pleased with the result. And to be the main shot on the official website at the moment, that’s extraordinary, I’m very chuffed!"

When asked about the make-up he wore:

"They allow two hours, but it doesn’t usually take that long. My head is shaved, so then it’s just a case of applying the blue."

When asked about his favourite moment filming Doctor Who:

"There’s so many! I think, because I do follow Doctor Who, the fact that I actually got to be on the set of the TARDIS..."

When asked about whether he was in character at that point:

"Oh yes, in character, I did feel like a 12 year old! Also, the actual idea of being part of the Doctor Who family and being asked back, not once but twice. The camaraderie of the team was lovely, the script read-through around the table, getting into the frock! The other thing was getting to meet lots of other actors: Neve McIntosh was lovely to work with… Mark Gatiss..."

Finally, when asked about when Mark Gatiss was returning:

"That’s Episode 13."

21 More Hints For A Good Man Goes to War

Hello. The Gallifrey Times has released another batch of hints for A Good Man Goes to War. They're very interesting and worth a look. Here we go:

1. It is amazing – a true five-star episode

2. There are lots of spaceships – and that’s just in the teaser

3. There is a very Star Wars feel (The Empire Strikes Back especially) even down to the shape of the windows and the music

4. It’s action-packed and feels so much more epic than a usual single parter

5. There are lots of suprise guests stars (and some will be a surprise) but unlike in “The Pandorica Opens” none of them feels wasted – they all have a chance to shine…

6. …Apart from one maybe

7. It cracks along at a hell of a pace

8. There are some revelations that really will make your jaw drop

9. There is a terrific battle scene at the end (which more than makes up for a slightly underwhelming and confusingly directed one in the first half)

10. Although there’s lots of time travelling, it’s not a timey-whimey-reliant plot.

11. The Doctor produces something very revealing from the TARDIS

12. Rory says something very funny to an old enemy that you can’t believe has never been said before

13. It’s a great episode for both Rory and Amy (and Matt Smith is as brilliant as ever, especially in a sudden, unexpected emotional moment)

14. A throwaway line from last season becomes a major plot device

15. Somebody is asked to make a donation

16. Somebody very unexpected is playing doctors and nurses

17. We get to see somebody’s muff

18. Rory is definitely cool

19. Look carefully at the monitor screens…

20. …And the corridors

21. And please, please, please, if anyone has leaked the title for the next episode onto the internet, avoid the temptation to check it out. When the caption comes up at the end, “The Doctor Will Be Back In…” it was so unexpected and made us grin so much, we’d hate you to miss having the same experience…

So what do you think? Post your views in the comment box below.

Episode Eight Title and Details

Hello. After the mid-series finale and cliffhanger, the concluding episode, Episode Eight, will be broadcast three months after A Good Man Goes to War. Episode Eight has been a bit of a mystery as not many episode details have been released. However, a lot of that has changed! the title for Episode Eight has been released! Before you read it, you have been warned: it is very random, funny and quite weird. Here it is. The title of Episode Eight is:

LET'S KILL HITLER

Quite surprising, isn't it. It would link in with other details that have been released in the past as there are motorcycles and Germans running out of a building in their underwear. You won't get this anywhere else but on Doctor Who!

Amy's Child Hints

Hello. At the moment, Amy is giving birth to a child. The Sunday Times have given some hints to what the child is called and some other minor details: 

Amy now has a baby, but she and Melody are held captive in the season finale by panto-style villainess Madame Kovarian (Frances Barber). So the Doctor recruits a posse for a battle River Song calls his “darkest hour”. There are bewildering moments, but plenty of fun, too and an arresting denouement.

A while ago, a BIG spoiler was given (that may not necessarily be of any interest) that River was Amy's daughter. If Amy's child is called Melody, it could be a bit like this:

Melody Pond (Amy's child's name)
           \/
Pond Melody (Amy's child's name switched round)
           \/
River Melody (Pond is substituted by River - they are both water sources)
           \/
River Song (Melody is substituted by Song - a melody is a tune or song)

Could this be possible? Only time will tell...

A Good Man Goes to War Trailer Breakdown

Hello. The trailer for A Good Man Goes to War has been released on the official Doctor Who website. You can see it here, but in the mean time, I will post a breakdown of the trailer here. WARNING! Contains spoilers! Do not read if you have not watched the Almost People and you do not know what the cliffhanger leading into A Good Man Goes to War is.

River Song in her cell in Stormcage.

"This is the day he finds out who I am."

Someone talks to the Doctor and he looks worried.

"My friend, you have never risen higher."

A group of soldiers (UNIT? The Army?) are being briefed by a soldier.

"On this day, in this place..."

"...The Doctor will fall!"

Madam Kovarian walks down a piped corridor with soldiers running behind her.

The Cybermen confront someone - Rory the Roman? The Doctor? The background looks similar to the promotional picture released a while ago for the mid-series finale.

Someone running away from green lasers. To me, it looks like Captain Avery without a hat, as he is confirmed to appear.

The Doctor runs down a corridor quickly; is he being pursued or is he running to something or someone?

Rory asks someone (Madam Kovarian?) an important question.

"Where is my wife?"

A battleship in the sky with a large asteroid behind it. Is it the asteroid of Demons Run?

The hooded figures from the Prequel have laser swords? That can't be good news.

Rory begins to fight someone - the hooded figures?

The colonel shouts loudly. What has gone wrong?

The Doctor spins round in a circle like an aeroplane. Random...

Amy holds her baby tightly.

The Doctor is very angry.

"The child is not a weapon!"

Madam Kovarian responds on a hologram.

"She will be."

Amy screams Rory's name desperately. He turns to hear the voice.

The trailer ends there.

What do you think? Do you have any theories? Post your ideas in the comment box below.

A Good Man Goes to War Promotional Pictures

Hello. After yesterday's sensational episode, promotional pictures for next week's episode, A Good Man Goes to War, have been released. They don't tell us much but they still get you excited for the epicness of the episode. Let's take a look:

Rory has found Amy, but what are they looking at?

The Silurians are back!

Rory and the Sontaran general Commander Strax working together? It could only be Doctor Who.

Rory, Amy and River are surrounding a cot. Notice the Gallifreyan-like markings on the cot.

A Good Man Goes to War Prequel Released

Hello. The Almost People left us with a giant cliffhanger (of which an analysis will be posted) for next week's episode - where is Amy? Who is Madam Kovarian? And will the Doctor and Rory find Amy? We will all find out next Saturday at 6:45pm. In the meantime, the new Prequel for the mid-series finale. It involves Dorium, the blue-skinned alien from the Pandorica Opens giving the brain of a Judoon to some hooded figures (members of Demons Run?) who want to imprison a little child... could it be the Doctor's? Maybe, but it could as easily be Amy's. To watch the Prequel, click here.
The synopsis of A Good Man Goes to War may hold some clues, so here it is:

Amy Pond has been kidnapped and the Doctor is raising an army to rescue her as the drama continues. But as he and Rory race across galaxies, calling in long-held debts and solemnly given promises, his enemies are laying a carefully concealed trap.

In her cell in Stormcage, River Song sadly acknowledges that the time has come at last – today will mark the Battle of Demons Run and the Doctor’s darkest hour. Both sides will make their sacrifices and River Song must finally reveal her most closely guarded secret to the Doctor.

I can't see anything there, but maybe you can. Finally, the Fourth Dimension has no new clues. Nothing. What has happened? We will find out in time.