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  • The Doctor Who Podcast

    Review of Curse of the Black Spot

    The Doctor Who Podcast

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    02:00 (GMT) - 11 May 2011

    Sponsored by Jacktar Rum, presumably… nobody is going to get that reference, nobody…

    Season 6 keeps barrelling along and with a yo ho ho we come to the third episode – Curse of the Black Spot. Trevor, James and Tom discuss the merits and otherwise of this story.

    We also play some feedback we have already received about this very episode!



  • MrTARDIS Reviews

    My Top 10 Most Anticipated Summer Films (2011)

    MrTARDIS Reviews

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    01:10 (GMT) - 11 May 2011


    MrTARDIS takes a look at the big-budget blockbuster films and counts down his top 10 highly anticipated ones. Enjoy, and be sure to share your thoughts!


  • The Pharos Project Podcast

    Pharos Project 49: Pugwashed

    The Pharos Project Podcast

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    00:24 (GMT) - 11 May 2011

    Shiver me timbers and other such pirate bollocks, it's the projecteer's review of "Curse of the Black Spot".

    Episode 50 next time. Please send feedback (audio if possible) to...

    pharos.project@yahoo.co.uk

    Twitter us on;

    @PharosProject, @KungFuYoda, @beastmasterpete & @Doctor_Vendetta. Facebook Pharos Projec.

    Sorry if the audio peaks a bit, this is because Paul left the import volume up. Prat.

    Secret word this week (congrats to Bat Masterson for getting last week's) is Bilge.



  • Telos AM

    Ep. 3: Berating, beardiness, and other stories.

    Telos AM

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    18:18 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    Fresh out of their second viewing, the lads talk about The Curse of the Black Spot. Beware, Steve Thompson does not get much love (sorry, Steve).

    Also, due to a little mistake on Alex's part, this episode sounds like it was recorded in St. Paul's Cathedral. It wasn't, & we will return to a less reverb-y sound next week.

    This week's features song is 'Olivia, My Love' by The Ludvico Treatment. This song and more can be found at http://theludvicotreatment.bandcamp.com.



  • Geek Syndicate

    Small Press Big Mouth - Episode 31

    Geek Syndicate

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    16:16 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    Welcome to Episode 31 of Small Press Big Mouth. This is an absolutely packed to the rafters episode, including the lowdown on all the SPX panels at the upcoming Bristol Expo, a scary amount of news and reviews of The Absence, The Dead Queen Detectives, Paris, The Man of Glass and much more. Look out for all the links that you would ever need at the blog https://smallpressbigmouth.blogspot.com


  • Geek Syndicate

    Small Press Big Mouth - Episode 31

    Geek Syndicate

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    15:16 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    Welcome to Episode 31 of Small Press Big Mouth. This is an absolutely packed to the rafters episode, including the lowdown on all the SPX panels at the upcoming Bristol Expo, a scary amount of news and reviews of The Absence, The Dead Queen Detectives, Paris, The Man of Glass and much more. Look out for all the links that you would ever need at the blog https://smallpressbigmouth.blogspot.com  


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #194 - Goodbye, Elisabeth Sladen

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    13:58 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    Wie bereits im letzten Cast angekundigt, geht es in der heutigen Episode des Whocasts um die letzte Folge der vierten Staffel der Sarah Jane Adventures "Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith", die in Anbetracht des Todes von Elisabeth Sladen in einem etwas anderen Licht erscheint...


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #194 - Goodbye, Elisabeth Sladen

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    12:58 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    Wie bereits im letzten Cast angekundigt, geht es in der heutigen Episode des Whocasts um die letzte Folge der vierten Staffel der Sarah Jane Adventures "Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith", die in Anbetracht des Todes von Elisabeth Sladen in einem etwas anderen Licht erscheint...


  • The Doctor Who Podcast

    The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #77: Review of Curse of the Black Spot

    The Doctor Who Podcast

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    12:00 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    Sponsored by Jacktar Rum, presumably... nobody is going to get that reference, nobody... Season 6 keeps barrelling along and with a yo ho ho we come to the third episode - Curse of the Black Spot. Trevor, James and Tom discuss the merits and otherwise of this story. We also play some feedback we have [...]


  • The Doctor Who Podcast

    The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #77: Review of Curse of the Black Spot

    The Doctor Who Podcast

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    11:00 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    Sponsored by Jacktar Rum, presumably… nobody is going to get that reference, nobody… Season 6 keeps barrelling along and with a yo ho ho we come to the third episode – Curse of the Black Spot. Trevor, James and Tom discuss the merits and otherwise of this story. We also play some feedback we have [...]


  • Professor How

    EPISODE19 - Doctor Who: Professor How

    Professor How

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    06:25 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    The 5 Professors, a DWPA Easter Special (Yes I know I'm a bit late for Easter) Staring Ian"The6thDoctor"Bisset, Dave"AC"Cooper,"Professor"Dave Keep, Elizabeth"Lillybet the Wonder Girl" Peloso & Doctor Thomas.


  • Mostly Harmless Cutaway

    MHC #39 The Curse of the Black Spot 32.3

    Mostly Harmless Cutaway

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    05:57 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    4 days until The Doctor's Wife.

    ARGGGGH!

    • In today's show Eric & Josh talk more about other classic & new WHO stories than The Curse of the Black Spot.
    • We're only kidding... Probably.
    • For those playing at home: How many other Doctor Who stories do we mention?

    WARNING:

    • This discussion contains miscellaneous NuWHO & Classic SPOILERS pertaining to Doctor Who. If you are 100% spoilerphobic to New & Classic epsiodes not yet seen, do not complain to us. This episode is Mostly Harmless, but as always expect possible strokes of innuendo throughout.

    LINKS:

    DISCLAIMER:

    • They can't all be winners.
    • Ignore all our Series 6 theories up to this point.
    • COMING SOON: MHC #40 The Doctor's Wife!!!

    DON'T PANIC


    Host/Producer: Eric Escamilla

    Email: EscoWHO ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
    Skype username: Bullitt33
    Twitter: @Bullitt33 + @BullittWHO
    Facebook: facebook.com/Bullitt33
    Blog: bullitt33tvblog.wordpress.com

    Co-host: Josh Zimon
    Email: whomeJZ ~at~ yahoo ~dot~com
    Twitter: @whomeJZ

    Coverart/Sketch Artist: Louis Blair
    Email: samwisewise ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
    Twitter: @LB_Tosche
    deviantART: type40productions.deviantart.com
    HitchikersCutaway: mostlyharmless.freevar.com
    The 2am Show: twoamshow.libsyn.com

    Mostly Harmless Cutaway
    Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
    Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
    Twitter: @DoctorWhoMHC
    Tumblr: doctorwhomhc.tumblr.com
    Facebook: Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway

    MHC Theme created by Eric Escamilla.
    Anonymous cold open by Emily K. (@emilyooo)



  • Mostly Harmless Cutaway

    MHC #39 The Curse of the Black Spot 32.3

    Mostly Harmless Cutaway

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    04:57 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    4 days until The Doctor's Wife.

    ARGGGGH!

    • In today's show Eric & Josh talk more about other classic & new WHO stories than The Curse of the Black Spot.
    • We're only kidding... Probably.
    • For those playing at home: How many other Doctor Who stories do we mention?

    WARNING:

    • This discussion contains miscellaneous NüWHO & Classic SPOILERS pertaining to Doctor Who. If you are 100% spoilerphobic to New & Classic epsiodes not yet seen, do not complain to us. This episode is Mostly Harmless, but as always expect possible strokes of innuendo throughout.

    LINKS:

    DISCLAIMER:

    • They can't all be winners.
    • Ignore all our Series 6 theories up to this point.
    • COMING SOON: MHC #40 The Doctor's Wife!!!
     

    DON'T PANIC


     

    Host/Producer: Eric Escamilla

    Email: EscoWHO ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
    Skype username: Bullitt33
    Twitter: @Bullitt33 + @BullittWHO
    Facebook: facebook.com/Bullitt33
    Blog: bullitt33tvblog.wordpress.com

    Co-host: Josh Zimon
    Email: whomeJZ ~at~ yahoo ~dot~com
    Twitter: @whomeJZ

    Coverart/Sketch Artist: Louis Blair
    Email: samwisewise ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
    Twitter: @LB_Tosche
    deviantART: type40productions.deviantart.com
    HitchikersCutaway: mostlyharmless.freevar.com
    The 2am Show: twoamshow.libsyn.com

    Mostly Harmless Cutaway
    Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
    Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
    Twitter: @DoctorWhoMHC
    Tumblr: doctorwhomhc.tumblr.com 
    Facebook: Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway  

    MHC Theme created by Eric Escamilla.
    Anonymous cold open by Emily K. (@emilyooo)



  • Traveling the Vortex

    Episode 19 - Attack of the Pop Culture References

    Traveling the Vortex

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    04:51 (GMT) - 10 May 2011

    Better late than never, huh?

    In this episode, we review the Third Doctor story Carnival of Monsters. And then a look at Series Six’s latest installment, The Curse of the Black Spot.

    And as usual, your feedback. (We even had our first Google Voice submission, thanks Muldwych!)

    The show is laden with pop culture references through out, so jot them all down, there may be a pop quiz later!

    Enjoy!

    Link(s) mentioned in the show:
    The Time Meddler’s Blog



  • The Omega Podcast

    The Omega Podcast Episode 1-47: The Curse of the Black Spot

    The Omega Podcast

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    03:29 (GMT) - 10 May 2011



  • The Bad Wilf Podcast

    Episode 27: Curse of the Black Spot

    The Bad Wilf Podcast

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    07:51 (GMT) - 9 May 2011

    Martyn and Imran discuss Doctor Who: Curse of the Black Spot.

    http://badwilf.co.uk
    badwilf@yahoo.com
    Martyn: @BadWilf
    Imran: @Nerdthropology



  • The Unearthly Child Podcast

    034 - The Unearthly Child Podcast: The Curse of the Black Spot

    The Unearthly Child Podcast

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    07:00 (GMT) - 9 May 2011

    Pirates ahoy! in this week's Doctor Who, and my thoughts on the episode are presented in this Unearthly Child Podcast.
    Links



  • Geek Syndicate

    Dissecting Worlds Series 4- Episode 4 Vampires, blood & boffing

    Geek Syndicate

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    06:42 (GMT) - 9 May 2011

    This time it's an all Northern trio as the pest from the west Kehaar is joined by old sparing partner Grampus and Empress of the Earphones Stacey Whittle.
    Fangs for downloading because we're getting into the sweaty and saline world of the social science in Vampire Fiction.
    On the way there:
    • Boffin' with Buffy
    • Homo-Erotica with Anne Rice and the Lost Boys
    • Feral antics in True Blood and others
    • Frustration with Laura K Hamilton
    • Deviance with Dresden
    • Debonair Dracula and dirty fingernailed peasant vampires.
    • Off kilter takes like 'I am Legend' and 'Let the right one in.'

    And many more sundry genre Vampires are looked at in a frank and jovial look at the subject.

    Stacey Whittle 's podcast small press, big mouth is available on the Geeksyndicate network, the megacast avilable on the Everythign Comes back to 2000ad itunes feed and the supporting blogs are http://smallpressbigmouth.blogspot.com/ and http://2000ad.wordpress.com/

    The Geeksyndicate discussion boards are here http://www.facebook.com/#!/board.php?uid=133321786702708 and details of the Dissecting Worlds Synposium on 6 August, Manchester, UK here http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=122188391190426

    Read Kehaar and other collaorators stories here http://cutthroatcreeks.wordpress.com/ and Matt's book reviews here http://geeksyndicate.wordpress.com/category/features/tolkien-gestures/



  • MrTARDIS Reviews

    Doctor Who Review - The Curse of the Black Spot (2011)

    MrTARDIS Reviews

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    06:15 (GMT) - 9 May 2011


    MrTARDIS reviews this shipwreck of an episode. *SPOILERS* The Curse of the Black Spot - Written by Steven Thompson Starring: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan & Arthur Darvill The TARDIS is marooned onboard a 17th-century pirate ship whose crew is being attacked by a mysterious and beautiful sea creature. Becalmed and beset by cabin fever, the pirates have numerous superstitious explanations for the Siren's appearance. The Doctor has other ideas but, as his theories are disproved and every plan of escape is thwarted, he must work to win the trust of the implacable Captain Avery and uncover the truth behind the pirates' supernatural fears -- and he must work quickly, for some of his friends have already fallen under the Siren's spell... My written 'Thor' review: http://mrtardis.deviantart.com/journal/40409887/ Follow MrTARDIS on twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/MrTARDISreviews Title Card by MoonMenUnit42: http://moon-manunit-42.deviantart.com/ Doctor Who belongs to the BBC.


  • Geek Syndicate

    Dissecting Worlds Series 4- Episode 4 Vampires, blood & boffing

    Geek Syndicate

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    05:42 (GMT) - 9 May 2011

    This time it's an all Northern trio as the pest from the west Kehaar is joined by old sparing partner Grampus and Empress of the Earphones Stacey Whittle.
     
    Fangs for downloading because we're getting into the sweaty and saline world of the social science in Vampire Fiction.
     
    On the way there:
    • Boffin' with Buffy
    • Homo-Erotica with Anne Rice and the Lost Boys
    • Feral antics in True Blood and others
    • Frustration with Laura K Hamilton
    • Deviance with Dresden
    • Debonair Dracula and dirty fingernailed peasant vampires.
    • Off kilter takes like 'I am Legend' and 'Let the right one in.'

    And many more sundry genre Vampires are looked at in a frank and jovial look at the subject.

     

    Stacey Whittle 's podcast small press, big mouth is available on the Geeksyndicate network, the megacast avilable on the Everythign Comes back to 2000ad itunes feed and the supporting blogs are http://smallpressbigmouth.blogspot.com/ and http://2000ad.wordpress.com/ 

     

    The Geeksyndicate discussion boards are here http://www.facebook.com/#!/board.php?uid=133321786702708 and details of the Dissecting Worlds Synposium on 6 August, Manchester, UK here http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=122188391190426

     

    Read Kehaar and other collaorators stories here http://cutthroatcreeks.wordpress.com/ and Matt's book reviews here http://geeksyndicate.wordpress.com/category/features/tolkien-gestures/



  • Doctor Whocast

    3: The Curse of the Black Spot | Doctor Who Cast | Doctor Who Podcast

    Doctor Whocast

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    04:17 (GMT) - 9 May 2011

    Drink up, me hearties, yo ho! Grab your saber and pound some rum, because this week Brian, Bobby, Nancy and BJ head to pirate country to discuss "The Curse of the Black Spot," the newest entry into this season. While running down the episode, we also find time to gauge some fan reactions, read some listener feedback, and announce our contest winner for the "A Christmas Carol" Blu-ray/DVD. So come down to the galley and listen to the only podcast that also travels in time!

    Check out some Time Lord Rock:

    Chameleon Circuit

    And some sweet deals on Doctor Who posters:

    Poster Revolution



  • The Doctor's Companion

    The Doctor's Companion Ep. 51 - Yo Ho Ho!

    The Doctor's Companion

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    03:59 (GMT) - 9 May 2011

    There may be pirates but Scott and Randy are less than impressed with the third episode of series 6, “The Curse of the Black Spot”. The Doctor, Amy, and Rory find themselves on a pirate ship whose crew have been getting marked for death by a deadly Siren whenever they are injured. Can the Doctor find a way to stop the Siren from taking Rory who has been cursed with her black spot? Why is the Siren taking people and what is she doing with them? Find out in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!

    Next Time: “The Doctor’s Wife”!!



  • Gallicast (Francais)

    Episode #18bis : Suite de l'episode 18

    Gallicast (Francais)

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    19:00 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir deux nouveaux Gallicasteur, Cecilia (Amy.Pond) et Marek (The-English-Doctor), tout deux fans de la nouvelle serie. Et quoi de meiux pour commencer que de nous donner leurs avis sur le double episode d'ouverture de la saison 6, en complement des avis de Joel et Jonathan.


  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #253 - Yarrr's Revenge

    Radio Free Skaro

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    18:10 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    It's a pirate party, and yarrr all invited as The Three Who Rule take a look at the latest Doctor Who offering, The Curse of the Black Spot. The boys hash through the highs, lows and plethora of middles of this breath of fresh air between the Series 6 two-part opener and Neil Gaiman's sure-to-be-awesome-but-dark episode 4, always keeping the goals of stats and public safety in sight.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #253 - Yarrr's Revenge

    Radio Free Skaro

    Direct Podcast Download

    18:10 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    It's a pirate party, and yarrr all invited as The Three Who Rule take a look at the latest Doctor Who offering, The Curse of the Black Spot. The boys hash through the highs, lows and plethora of middles of this breath of fresh air between the Series 6 two-part opener and Neil Gaiman's sure-to-be-awesome-but-dark episode 4, always keeping the goals of stats and public safety in sight.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #253 - Yarrr's Revenge

    Radio Free Skaro

    Direct Podcast Download

    17:10 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    It's a pirate party, and yarrr all invited as The Three Who Rule take a look at the latest Doctor Who offering, The Curse of the Black Spot. The boys hash through the highs, lows and plethora of middles of this breath of fresh air between the Series 6 two-part opener and Neil Gaiman's sure-to-be-awesome-but-dark episode 4, always keeping the goals of stats and public safety in sight.

    Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com



  • US WhoCast

    US WhoCast 044: Initial Reactions to S6E03 "Curse of the Black Spot"

    US WhoCast

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    16:15 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Matt is joined by Anna from the Shelf Life Podcast, Donald from the ReOpening the X-Files Podcast, and Wes from the Omega Podcast to discuss their reactions to the 3rd ep of series 6, "Curse of the Black Spot"


  • Who's He?

    Tales of brave Ulysses

    Who's He?

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    12:00 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Doctor Who and pirates, what's not to like eh? Well, not a lot according to Phil and Paul who are less than thrilled with this weeks story as both of them turn into overly critical Who fans, the one thing that Phil particuarly dislikes also manages to fit in two hearty aharr's for good measure. Good job Tony couldn't be with them again!

    They also take a look at the British press and their obsession with Doctor Who's recent viewing figures.



  • Who's He?

    Tales of brave Ulysses

    Who's He?

    Direct Podcast Download

    12:00 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Doctor Who and pirates, what's not to like eh? Well, not a lot according to Phil and Paul who are less than thrilled with this weeks story as both of them turn into overly critical Who fans, the one thing that Phil particuarly dislikes also manages to fit in two hearty aharr's for good measure. Good job Tony couldn't be with them again!

    They also take a look at the British press and their obsession with Doctor Who's recent viewing figures.



  • The Cultdom Collective

    EPISODE98 - Dr Who 'The Curse of the Black Spot' Review

    The Cultdom Collective

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    09:08 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Review of 'The Curse of the Black Spot' Series 6 Episode 3


  • Staggering Stories Podcast

    Staggering Stories Commentary #29: Doctor Who - The Long Game

    Staggering Stories Podcast

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    08:54 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Summary:
    Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, cronk burgered, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, The Long Game, and spout our usual nonsense!

    The Editor’s hanging some meat, Adam’s showing his brains and the Doctor’s tied up (again). But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Long Gamea|

    Vital Links:

    • Staggering Stories.
    • BBC: Doctor Who.
    • BBC: Doctor Who a The Long Game.
    • Doctor Who Podcast Alliance.
    • Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
    • Twitter: Adam J Purcell.

     



  • The Cultdom Collective

    EPISODE98 - Dr Who 'The Curse of the Black Spot' Review

    The Cultdom Collective

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    06:08 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Review of 'The Curse of the Black Spot' Series 6 Episode 3


  • The Cultdom Collective

    EPISODE98 - Dr Who 'The Curse of the Black Spot' Review

    The Cultdom Collective

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    06:08 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Review of 'The Curse of the Black Spot' Series 6 Episode 3


  • The Cultdom Collective

    EPISODE98 - Dr Who 'The Curse of the Black Spot' Review

    The Cultdom Collective

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    06:08 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    Review of 'The Curse of the Black Spot' Series 6 Episode 3


  • Tin Dog Podcast

    TDP 174: Curse of the Black Spot Smith 2.03

    Tin Dog Podcast

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    04:31 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

    The TARDIS crew, following a distress call, lands aboard a 17th-century pirate ship stranded in the middle of the ocean due to the lack of wind. Its captain, Captain Henry Avery, and what is left of its crew fear a seductive siren-like creature that marks those injured with a black spot on the palm of their hands, then appears and apparently destroys them. In a tussle with the crew, Rory receives a cut on his hand, and also receives a similar black mark. The Doctor orders everyone inside the ship, believing them to be safe away from open water, but the siren appears through seeped water and takes another crew member. The Doctor, Amy, Rory, Captain Avery and the remaining crew secure themselves in the ship's dry magazine. There, they discover Captain Avery's son, Toby, who had stowed away aboard the ship, unaware of his father's illicit deeds. Though uninjured, Toby has come down with a fever, and shares a similar black mark on his palm. The Doctor and Captain Avery, after a brief conflict over who is in charge, leave the others to try to bring the TARDIS to them. They make it inside safely, but the Doctor finds the TARDIS is acting haphazardly and they are forced to evacuate it before it dematerializes to an unknown location. As they return to the others, the Doctor realizes that the siren is using reflections to appear to them, such as that created by still water. They race back to warn the others, and destroy any reflective surface on the ship. A storm begins, and Captain Avery has Amy, Rory, and the Doctor help him to hoist the sails to allow them to leave. In the chaos, Toby, while trying to bring his father his coat, drops a polished crown from it. The siren emerges from it and appears to disintegrate Toby. Soon, Rory falls into the ocean, and the Doctor rationalises that the siren has shown intelligence and will likely get to Rory before he drowns. The Doctor convinces Amy and Captain Avery to prick themselves to allow the siren to take them as well so they can negotiate with it. They soon find themselves aboard an alien spaceship, its crew long dead from exposure to an Earth virus. The Doctor surmises the spaceship, the source of the distress signal, is trapped at the same time-space coordinates as Captain Avery's ship. Furthermore, the siren uses mirror-like portals to travel between the two ships. Further exploration reveals a bay where all of Avery's men, including Toby and Rory, are in medical care, along with the TARDIS; they were taken by the siren, the black spot being a tissue sample for reference. When they try to rescue them, the siren appears and turns violent on them. The Doctor realises the siren is a medical program, seeking to heal the injured crew. The Doctor and Amy convince the siren to turn Rory over to their care, while Avery decides to stay with his son and his crew in the ship, unable to go back to England himself while the ship will care for his crew. Using Rory's nursing knowledge, Amy and the Doctor are able to revive Rory after he is removed from life support. The Doctor teaches Captain Avery enough of the spaceship's controls to allow him, Toby, and his crew to explore the stars. In the epilogue, the Doctor and Amy talk about mutual trust; Amy confides to Rory that they still cannot talk to the Doctor about his future death, while the Doctor secretly finds his pregnancy scan on Amy remains unresolved. [edit] Continuity "Eye Patch Lady" (Frances Barber) appears for the second time in this episode. Similar to her first appearance in Day of the Moon, she appears to be looking through the other side of a small sliding window in a door despite the fact that the window is actually in the solid timbers of the ship and disappears when it is closed. [edit] Production [edit] Writing and casting Lily Cole was cast as the Sea Siren in the episode. The episode was written by Stephen Thompson. The producers wished to develop a Doctor Who episode set on "the high seas."[4] The episode was also made to allow the Doctor and his companions to "kick back and have some fun."[4] As the episode was pirate-themed, the producers wanted to fit in as many elements from pirate fiction into it, including treasure, mutinies, a stowaway boy, walking the plank, storms, swords and pirates with a "good heart" and "not really evil."[4] However, Arthur Darvill noticed that a parrot was not included.[4] "The Curse of the Black Spot" was originally planned to be ninth in the series but the order was changed during the production process.[5] Hugh Bonneville plays Captain Avery. Matt Smith and Karen Gillan described Bonneville as "great fun."[4] Bonneville previously played Sir Sidney Herbert and Tzar Nicholas the 1st in the Seventh Doctor audio drama The Angel of Scutari[6][7]. Lily Cole was cast as the Sea Siren. The producers were looking for an actress who is "beautiful," "striking," and yet somewhat "spooky."[4] Cole came early into suggestions, and she accepted the role.[4] [edit] Filming and effects Filming took place primarily in Cornwall and the Upper Boat Studios in Wales. The exterior of the pirate ship was filmed at a dock in Cornwall, while the lower decks were built from a set at the studio. The principal challenge to film at the dock was to ensure the audience would not see it. The crew set up smoke machines to simulate fog. To create the storm the crew used wind and rain machines, the latter of which went through 15,000 litres. The loud noise from the wind machines caused communication difficulties during takes. Anticipating they would get soaked, the cast present on the deck wore dry suits underneath their clothes. Before filming the storm sequences began, Darvill heard that he would perform the stunt where he is thrown into the sea, and was willing to perform it. However, the stunt would later be performed by a double.[4] The scenes in which Cole appeared on the ship was done by using a harness as if she was flying. Because the actress wore green dress and makeup, the conventional greenscreen was replaced by bluescreens in the studio. Cole felt it was fun to fly on the harness, but found it painful after a few hours. Gillan was allowed to perform several of her own stunts in the episode. She was excited to learn that her character would fight pirates with swords, and was taught how to handle one with basic moves.[4][8] Gillan was also allowed to swing across the ship. However, a stunt double was required to film the sequence where Amy is thrown across the deck by the Siren.[4] [edit] References ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0110g4b ^ "Matt Smith Video and New Series Overview". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110411_01/Matt_Smith_Video_and_New_Series_Overview. Retrieved 15 April 2011.  ^ BBC. "BBC Week 19: Saturday 7 May". Press release. http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2011/wk19/sat.shtml. Retrieved 22 April 2011.  ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Ship Ahoy!". Doctor Who Confidential. BBC. BBC Three. 7 May 2011. No. 3, series 6. ^ "Episodes shuffle for the 2011 series...". Doctor Who Magazine (430): 7. 9 Feb 2011 (cover date).  ^ "Doctor Who: The Angel of Scutari". Big Finish. http://www.bigfinish.com/122-Doctor-Who-The-Angel-of-Scutari.  ^ "The Angel of Scutari". Hugh Bonneville online. http://www.hughbonneville.co.uk/past-hugh-bonnevilles-previous-projects/item/the-angel-of-scutari.html.  ^ "Gillan enjoyed sword fight scenes". This is Croydon Today. 21 April 2011. http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/news/Gillan-enjoyed-sword-fight-scenes/article-3475495-detail/article.html. Retrieved 28 April 2011.  "The Curse of the Black Spot" at the BBC Doctor Who homepage


  • Two-minute Time Lord

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    02:03 (GMT) - 8 May 2011

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  • The Flashing Blade Podcast

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    23:26 (GMT) - 7 May 2011

    Jo! Is Back!!!!! Yes, Tony's Plucky Girl Assistant (c)(tm) returns, and together with the Adric of podcasting, we look at The Day Of The Moon. As do Professor Dave, Lillibet and some stranger called Doctor Tom. And indeed, the rather wonderful Children of Time ALSO look at that story! Who'd a thunk it?

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  • Tim's Take On...

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    Tim's Take On...

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    18:34 (GMT) - 7 May 2011

    This week Dr Who and the pirates, otherwise known as who taught Amy Pond to sword fight?

    End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk

    If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.



  • Tim's Take On...

    Tim's Take On: Episode 68(Dr Who: Curse of The Black Spot review)

    Tim's Take On...

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    18:34 (GMT) - 7 May 2011

    This week Dr Who and the pirates, otherwise known as who taught Amy Pond to sword fight?

    End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk

    If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.




  • Tim's Take On...

    Tim's Take On: Episode 68(Dr Who: Curse of The Black Spot review)

    Tim's Take On...

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    17:34 (GMT) - 7 May 2011

    This week Dr Who and the pirates, otherwise known as who taught Amy Pond to sword fight?

    End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk

    If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.




  • DWO WhoCast

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    DWO WhoCast

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    14:37 (GMT) - 7 May 2011

    Yarrr. Or something. This time Tony and Cam look at 'Curse of the Black Spot' and then head for a bottle of rum. The Adric of podcasting, Bob from the Flashing Blade, gives us his review of the Big Finish play, 'The Crimes of Thomas Brewster' Comments to feedback@dwowhocast.com - including your entries to our First Doctor CDs competition.



 
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