Guest guest Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Doctor Who named top fantasy show David Tennant and Billie Piper will star in the new Doctor Who seriesDoctor Who has been voted the best British fantasy TV show by viewers. The sci-fi drama, which began in 1963 and became a hit with a new audience when it was recently revived, beat comedy Red Dwarf into second place. The TV version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy came third, with space series Blake's 7 in fourth. SFX magazine polled 4,000 readers and editor Dave Bradley said Doctor Who was "a great British institution which has entertained people for generations". "There has always been great affection for Doctor Who," he said. TOP 10 UK FANTASY TV SHOWS 1. Doctor Who 2. Red Dwarf (above) 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 4. Blake's 7 5. The Prisoner 6. Sapphire and Steel 7. Quatermass 8. Ultraviolet 9. The Avengers 10. Robin of Sherwood Source: SFX Magazine"The recent series has just introduced a whole new generation to the concept and reignited our love for it." Doctor Who was a firm favourite throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s before Christopher Eccleston starred as the ninth Time Lord in a new series earlier this year. He will be replaced by David Tennant when the show returns at Christmas. Mr Bradley said the survey considered programmes dating back to the 1930s. "This list shows we have some of the best and most talented writers, producers, directors and actors and actresses in the UK." Psycho-thriller The Prisoner is fifth in the poll with paranormal detective series Sapphire and Steel, starring Joanna Lumley, at six. The earliest show on the list is 1950s classic Quatermass in seventh place, with cult Channel 4 vampire drama Ultraviolet, from 1998, at eight. Blake's 7 was created as the British answer to Star Trek and Star WarsNinth place went to 1960s spy series The Avengers with ITV's 1980s adaptation of Robin of Sherwood at 10. As well as Doctor Who, many other old favourites have also been revived, or will be soon. A Red Dwarf movie is in the pipeline, a film of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy came out in April and plans to make a new version of Blake's 7 have been announced. BBC Four recently screened a live production of The Quatermass Experiment while Robin Hood is to appear in a major new BBC One Saturday drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Hi Jo Oh sure, just rub it in! *sniffle* BB Nikki , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > Doctor Who named top fantasy show > <<SNIP>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Sorry Nikki. You may be able to watch it online, or download the episodes. I'll try to find out. Apparently David Tennat has started recording the new series now. It's exciting - well, I'm excited anyway. BB Jo > Hi Jo > > Oh sure, just rub it in! > > *sniffle* > > BB > Nikki > > > , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > > Doctor Who named top fantasy show > > > <<SNIP>> To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Well, at the risk of seeming a little self-righteous.... > with Blake's 7 fourth. *poking tongue out at Peter* :-) BB Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 LOL! That's what I thought - just didn't follow through..... BBJo - Peter Monday, August 01, 2005 6:28 PM Re: Dr Who voted best Well, at the risk of seeming a little self-righteous.... > with Blake's 7 fourth. *poking tongue out at Peter* :-) BB Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Now, now children, don`t poke your tongues out or you will stay like that! Those 8 million votes from you both only counted for fouth place then did they? I would still rather watch Silent Running any day. The Valley Vegan........Jo Cwazy <heartwork wrote: LOL! That's what I thought - just didn't follow through..... BBJo - Peter Monday, August 01, 2005 6:28 PM Re: Dr Who voted best Well, at the risk of seeming a little self-righteous.... > with Blake's 7 fourth. *poking tongue out at Peter* :-) BB PeterPeter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Nice result, although I would have put the original Avengers a bit higher? The Valley Vegan......Jo Cwazy <heartwork wrote: Doctor Who named top fantasy show David Tennant and Billie Piper will star in the new Doctor Who seriesDoctor Who has been voted the best British fantasy TV show by viewers. The sci-fi drama, which began in 1963 and became a hit with a new audience when it was recently revived, beat comedy Red Dwarf into second place. The TV version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy came third, with space series Blake's 7 in fourth. SFX magazine polled 4,000 readers and editor Dave Bradley said Doctor Who was "a great British institution which has entertained people for generations". "There has always been great affection for Doctor Who," he said. TOP 10 UK FANTASY TV SHOWS 1. Doctor Who 2. Red Dwarf (above) 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 4. Blake's 7 5. The Prisoner 6. Sapphire and Steel 7. Quatermass 8. Ultraviolet 9. The Avengers 10. Robin of Sherwood Source: SFX Magazine"The recent series has just introduced a whole new generation to the concept and reignited our love for it." Doctor Who was a firm favourite throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s before Christopher Eccleston starred as the ninth Time Lord in a new series earlier this year. He will be replaced by David Tennant when the show returns at Christmas. Mr Bradley said the survey considered programmes dating back to the 1930s. "This list shows we have some of the best and most talented writers, producers, directors and actors and actresses in the UK." Psycho-thriller The Prisoner is fifth in the poll with paranormal detective series Sapphire and Steel, starring Joanna Lumley, at six. The earliest show on the list is 1950s classic Quatermass in seventh place, with cult Channel 4 vampire drama Ultraviolet, from 1998, at eight. Blake's 7 was created as the British answer to Star Trek and Star WarsNinth place went to 1960s spy series The Avengers with ITV's 1980s adaptation of Robin of Sherwood at 10. As well as Doctor Who, many other old favourites have also been revived, or will be soon. A Red Dwarf movie is in the pipeline, a film of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy came out in April and plans to make a new version of Blake's 7 have been announced. BBC Four recently screened a live production of The Quatermass Experiment while Robin Hood is to appear in a major new BBC One Saturday drama. Peter H How much free photo storage do you get? Store your holiday snaps for FREE with Photos. Get Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hi Peter > Now, now children, don`t poke your tongues out or you will stay like that! > Those 8 million votes from you both only counted for fouth place then did they? > I would still rather watch Silent Running any day. Well, at least you haven't got entirely bad taste. Although I haven't seen it since I was a child, and think my enjoyment might have had something to do with the cute robots :-) BB Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I never heard about a vote - otherwise I would have voted. Silent Running is good, but I much preferred Blake's Seven. Jo - peter hurd Tuesday, August 02, 2005 5:39 PM Re: Dr Who voted best Now, now children, don`t poke your tongues out or you will stay like that! Those 8 million votes from you both only counted for fouth place then did they? I would still rather watch Silent Running any day. The Valley Vegan........Jo Cwazy <heartwork wrote: LOL! That's what I thought - just didn't follow through..... BBJo - Peter Monday, August 01, 2005 6:28 PM Re: Dr Who voted best Well, at the risk of seeming a little self-righteous.... > with Blake's 7 fourth. *poking tongue out at Peter* :-) BB Peter Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Thx Jo! If I win the lottery, I'll buy the episodes! Of course I guess that means I better start playing... BB Nikki , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > Sorry Nikki. You may be able to watch it online, or download the episodes. > I'll try to find out. > > Apparently David Tennat has started recording the new series now. It's > exciting - well, I'm excited anyway. > > BB > Jo > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Hi NIkki That was the conclusion I came to - I kept thinking how nice it would be to win the lottery - so in the end started buying some tickets! BB Jo Thx Jo! If I win the lottery, I'll buy the episodes! Of course I guess that means I better start playing... BB Nikki , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > Sorry Nikki. You may be able to watch it online, or download the episodes. > I'll try to find out. > > Apparently David Tennat has started recording the new series now. It's > exciting - well, I'm excited anyway. > > BB > Jo > To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hi Jo We play once in a while here, usually when the pot is really big. But honestly, I don't want much. Just a little bit. Pay off some bills, pay for Zak's College, put in a little investment and then donate alot. I just don't think I would make a good wealthy person. BB Nikki , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > Hi NIkki > > That was the conclusion I came to - I kept thinking how nice it would be to > win the lottery - so in the end started buying some tickets! > > BB > Jo > > > Thx Jo! > > If I win the lottery, I'll buy the episodes! Of course I guess that > means I better start playing... > > BB > Nikki > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 You could give it a go though. You could invest a lot so that you could contribute to charities from the income, for years to come. Jo Hi Jo We play once in a while here, usually when the pot is really big. But honestly, I don't want much. Just a little bit. Pay off some bills, pay for Zak's College, put in a little investment and then donate alot. I just don't think I would make a good wealthy person. BB Nikki , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > Hi NIkki > > That was the conclusion I came to - I kept thinking how nice it would be to > win the lottery - so in the end started buying some tickets! > > BB > Jo > > > Thx Jo! > > If I win the lottery, I'll buy the episodes! Of course I guess that > means I better start playing... > > BB > Nikki > To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hi Jo Oh I would definately give it a go if the opportunity presented itself! I just couldn't be the wealthy person sunning themselves at poolside and wasting money away. I would have to get involved in some sort of charity work too. And if course help out family and friends that needed it. BB Nikki , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > You could give it a go though. You could invest a lot so that you could > contribute to charities from the income, for years to come. > > Jo > > > Hi Jo > > We play once in a while here, usually when the pot is really big. > But honestly, I don't want much. Just a little bit. Pay off some > bills, pay for Zak's College, put in a little investment and then > donate alot. > > I just don't think I would make a good wealthy person. > > BB > Nikki > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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