tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post5531267312374936841..comments2007-09-28T18:10:59.648+01:00Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-61204650382470744952007-07-09T10:14:00.000+01:002007-07-09T10:14:00.000+01:00Thank you very much, Dr. Stibbe, and for the sermon on CD, I very much appreciated it (and will write to say so soon!) 'Tired but happy' is a bit of a cliche, really, so no wonder it gets picked up, and not particuarly a fan, sorry!Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-65174287232807571602007-07-09T05:45:00.000+01:002007-07-09T05:45:00.000+01:00"Tired but happy"? Are you an Underworld fan? If I'm not mistaken, they used a similar phrase as a spoken word lyric in their song 'Headset'.J. Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834290578101728465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-42862442244509497832007-07-04T00:47:00.000+01:002007-07-04T00:47:00.000+01:00SOMEONE EAT MY REAPER!<BR/>THEN LEFT IT!<BR/>btw<BR/>chameleon watch=the BEST timepeice ever!annoyed farmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03736466445341850446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-40639252727801411402007-07-02T11:51:00.000+01:002007-07-02T11:51:00.000+01:00Vicar Mark here, Paul. Father's Day service was amazing at St Andrews Chorleywood. Place was full... great appreciation for your gift of storytelling. The sermon will be available soon at www.wordandspiritresources.org.uk. Though not with clips for c/r reasons. I also have a script of the message you can have, anyone. Write to me at markstibbe@aol.com. I will be very happy to give you a copy.<BR/><BR/>GB<BR/><BR/>Mark Stibbe<BR/><BR/>PS Family of Blood was sheer genius.Dr Stibbehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16308060629526475095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-38350718119735329132007-06-30T22:59:00.000+01:002007-06-30T22:59:00.000+01:00Oh, thank you very much, Tom, and thanks in advance, Mark. I'm really glad I got to see those. I owe you a pint.Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-43711543470520295122007-06-30T18:21:00.000+01:002007-06-30T18:21:00.000+01:00Here's what the Radio Times letters page (16-22 June issue) had to say, courtesy of my scanner...<BR/><BR/><B>The pity of war</B><BR/><BR/>Even by <I>Doctor Who</I>'s high standards, <I>The Family of Blood</I> (2 June, BBC 1) was extra-special. Rarely have I seen a piece of TV drama so perfectly pitched to captivate adults and children alike. The story had everything: a complex mystery with a strong good-versus-evil battle at its core, and spine-tingling monsters whose chill-value came from their sheer ordinariness. Paul Cornell's script treated the looming First World War with reverence and sensitivity, and took the viewer on a bittersweet journey as we watched the heartbreaking outcome of the Doctor's sojourn among the human race.<BR/><BR/>The acting was flawless, especially Jessica Hynes as Joan, radiating quiet strength as she struggled with her doomed love. Equally moving was the plight of Martha, forced to endure the irony of watching her hero develop human romantic feelings, but towards someone else. Pure class. <BR/><BR/>Katy Young <BR/><I>Maidstone, Kent</I><BR/><BR/>... <I>The Family of Blood</I> was stunning in the audacious and moving way it wove into its narrative a metaphor for the idealistic youth being dispatched to battle during the Great War, buoyed by pride and valour. Providing the link to the observance of their sacrifices today was not only deeply charged with emotion but brilliant in its simplicity. This story should be shown again on 11 November.<BR/><BR/>The greatest science fiction uses the fantastic to reflect our circumstances and the potential in all of us: this story certainly fulfilled that condition. <BR/><BR/>Stephen Mosley <BR/><I>Bognor Regis, West Sussex</I>Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617937062230788486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-55351493273976988302007-06-30T13:41:00.000+01:002007-06-30T13:41:00.000+01:00Paul<BR/><BR/>It's not the letter's page but on their Choice picks for today. Part of a longer piece but it says: "Series three has also given us arguably the finest story in the show's lifetimes, in Paul Cornell's blistering, emotionally sapping 1913 two-parter."<BR/><BR/>Oh and Fractal Matter's out tomorrow and we might be nice about you too.<BR/><BR/>Mark PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-89588139192238768922007-06-29T22:23:00.000+01:002007-06-29T22:23:00.000+01:00re: being macro-ized, that particular corner of the web hasn't hesistated to say some unflattering things so, yes, I think seeing the sunny side of it might be the best approach. :)Britgeekgrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16109629196845929609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-25702959554538800692007-06-29T13:26:00.000+01:002007-06-29T13:26:00.000+01:00I missed the Radio Times letters page! Can anyone tell me what it said? And that macro somehow disturbs me. I mean, it's very flattering, but it's a bit... big, isn't it? Kind of too much me. Still, lovely of them to do that!Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-38303007966743333732007-06-29T02:56:00.000+01:002007-06-29T02:56:00.000+01:00Apropos of nothing...<BR/><BR/>You seem to have <A HREF="http://community.livejournal.com/ihasatardis/271129.html" REL="nofollow">become a macro</A>Britgeekgrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16109629196845929609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-83629705118167027672007-06-27T14:01:00.000+01:002007-06-27T14:01:00.000+01:00Radio Times said nice things about you this week.<BR/><BR/>I am glad we didn't decide to meet yesterday :)<BR/><BR/>Mark PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-56221232717733760562007-06-27T08:06:00.000+01:002007-06-27T08:06:00.000+01:00Thanks. Mark's now been in touch and has been kind enough to send me a copy of his book. I must find a moment to drop him a line this week, but as you can tell by the lack of blog, things are busy right now! Cheers.Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-68758591233559069162007-06-25T22:49:00.000+01:002007-06-25T22:49:00.000+01:00Sorry to take so long to reply to you Paul, was away in Orkney for a mate's wedding. It was jolly nice.<BR/><BR/>I heard Mark Stibbe last year at a big church conference in Scotland run by New Wine. He's done a few books on engaging Christianity with Film/TV stuff amungst other stuff. I thought he was very insightful speaker so I'm sure he'll have found some good stuff from Father's Day. He was very good at communicating heavyweight ideas into everyday language. I hope he did your episode justice 'cos Father's Day was really fine.chris lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-42654350800044026312007-06-24T10:50:00.000+01:002007-06-24T10:50:00.000+01:00Things have indeed changed, largely around the jawlines. From 1963, Deborah, the name you're after is William Hartnell. Good to hear from a fan in Iceland.Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-40724041827129576742007-06-23T22:17:00.000+01:002007-06-23T22:17:00.000+01:00can you please tell me the name og the original doctor who on t.v. in the 60 ´s and 70´s thanks from a great doctor who fan. debbie my e-mail is debbie23@torg.is in iceland.Deborah Olafssonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-77438403165765243992007-06-23T04:06:00.000+01:002007-06-23T04:06:00.000+01:00Glad you liked that Gallifrey video, needless to say it was a great time, boy have things changed.nexstarmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05463673436305544212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-60219852108073997452007-06-22T08:52:00.000+01:002007-06-22T08:52:00.000+01:00Thanks, and I'm glad you enjoyed the Reapers. Now we can think they're delicious. Revenge is sweet.Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-68713664800155698752007-06-21T18:00:00.000+01:002007-06-21T18:00:00.000+01:00hia,<BR/>sach here,<BR/>just saying i loved HN/FOB and thought the last 5-10 minuites were stunning,nice to see that watch again in utopia,they should sell that,it was beautiful sorry to spoil all this flattery,but the scarecrows unfortunatley looked like men in suites,stuninng,but nevertheless,men in suites and loved the story,oh and the reapers are delicious.<BR/>bye;0),<BR/>sachaannoyed farmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03736466445341850446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-58231883596220615512007-06-21T07:58:00.000+01:002007-06-21T07:58:00.000+01:00Hello, Farah, Caroline will be in touch. Meeting old friends is an unexpected benefit of this blog lark. Mike: when you have anything for me, I'll put it on the blog. Sounds like a wonderful event.Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-87505772571937320352007-06-20T16:55:00.000+01:002007-06-20T16:55:00.000+01:00Paul,<BR/><BR/>The Father's Day service at St Andrews was just amazing. I'll send you some pics through soon.<BR/><BR/>Dry ice, Daleks, Tardis suspended hanging from the ceiling, stars in space, big screens showing looped Who clips and Murray Gold's music.<BR/>In a church. Just wonderful.<BR/><BR/>The service itself was fairly packed out. 350/400 people probably? Just an amazing night. <BR/><BR/>Mark Stibbe is sending you a recording of the evening. The sermon itself was quite something.<BR/><BR/>Mike.Mike Maddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17526976576821459424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-85079188504884199612007-06-20T16:10:00.000+01:002007-06-20T16:10:00.000+01:00Hey Paul<BR/>Remember me..Farah from Keble - I was Caroline's friend and went to your wedding! Was watching Doctor Who the other week and nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw your name appear on the screen!<BR/>Congratulations! <BR/>I hope you and Caroline are both well - I dont have any contact details for her whatsoever, so it would be good if you could please pass on my details to her. It was easier to find contact details for you than for Caroline on the net. My email is farahshariff@hotmail.co.uk<BR/>Let me know when you guys are in London - I'm working here as an investment banker after having sold my soul to the corporate devil...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-45521934102107503692007-06-20T08:22:00.000+01:002007-06-20T08:22:00.000+01:00It was Imzadi. Hey, listen to the interview and you'll hear why. I know, I know, I was joking about the 'number' thing. I read these early in the morning, you know. Well, freelancer early. And we can all dream.Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-76739979723882056692007-06-20T01:21:00.000+01:002007-06-20T01:21:00.000+01:00Hey THAT'S cool!! You were surprised along with the rest of us? Oh, and as for Peter you silly goose ... he's married too. <BR/><BR/>Lemme ask, if --and this is just an IF -- you were to become <I>chan</I>-script editor/chief producer-<I>tho</I> what exactly would have to happen to see the Doctor stop off on a planet in the future and run into a certain lady archeologist? Are the BBC books utterly taboo for the TV series?Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02926157658538605081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-53318371441747043812007-06-19T12:09:00.000+01:002007-06-19T12:09:00.000+01:00I'm intruiged... which Peter David novel?Jamiewww.myspace.com/cackle_jrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20125944.post-41380381361562614042007-06-19T08:18:00.000+01:002007-06-19T08:18:00.000+01:00Thanks very much for that, Alex. What's it like living with an elephant? And sixteen years? Old now. I loved it, Dan. What a splendid reveal that was. I didn't know Mark Stibbe was well known, or is it just that you happen to have done that, Chris? I'm hoping I can hear the piece myself.Paul Cornellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07366796946594435087noreply@blogger.com