New Doctor Who Discussion

[JHyde]

Going by the internet chatter, fans are split quite down the middle.

To be honest, the Christmas specials have never been amongst my favourite episodes, the best I think being 2006's and the introduction of Donna Noble. This one is probably a little behind 2005's, but only because it was DT's first episode and has that emotional pull.

I've been watching the 5th series since buying the DVD boxset last week and my favourite episodes are the same upon re-watching. The Beast Below and Amy's Choice are the best, but I'm not counting the two parter that ended the season, which was truly great. Vampires of Venice is better than I remember.