With Affection

Today I was reading the Digital Spy forum again, Doctor Who section…obviously. They were talking about Christopher Eccleston and the fact that he doesn’t want to return. The word ‘talking’ is not really the right word in this context; they were bitching about it (bitching might be a bit strong, but it certainly didn’t sound friendly). Yes, I agree it’s a bit unfortunate Eccleston doesn’t want to return to Doctor Who ever, but I only find it ‘unfortunate’. It’s entirely up to him and if he doesn’t want to return to the role, than so be it. After all, we’re only talking about Doctor Who here, the most import series ever made. No, scrap that and rephrase. We’re only talking about a silly TV-show. Eccleston doesn’t owe us anything. The show’s not going to fall and die because he decides to decline any request to return. No Michael Grade, JNT, Dalek nor Cybermen nor cash-in American or Tom Baker has ever managed to kill off the Doctor. So calm down and be content and grateful for what we get. And a small reminder, the show is close to its 50th birthday, with or without Eccleston. Let’s celebrate instead of whine. I’m sure we’ll be able to squeeze out enough time to complain after the 50th birthday…as we always have.