@@d_wigz6418 I dunno, the whole love triangle thing bugs the shit out of me, and there's such jealous tension between them that it makes it hard for me to like them together. (Rory is awesome, though. Love me some Rory.)
The actor who played Donna's Father in the Christmas episode passed shortly afterwards. They brought in Bernard as her grandfather to replace him. Bernard is a Legend in British TV. And yes, he was in one of the Dalek Theatrical Movies in the mid 60s.
Howard Attfield lived long enough to start filming Season 4 (an alternate version of the first telescope scene in this episode shot with him is on the Season 4 DVD).
SGlitz please rewatch runaway bride. The actor that passed played her FATHER. They did not recast the role. Wilf was brought in as a new and separate grandfather character. His daughter later explains his absence as him being sick.
The thing I love about Donna is that she doesn't hesitate to call the Doctor on his crap. Rose and Martha put him on a pedestal. Donna treats him like a peer. They manage to convey a huge affection for each other without even a hint of romance. My favorite companion.
@Paula C I agree that each companion was what he needed at that point in time. And I didn't mean to say that Rose and Martha never ever called the Doctor out. But Donna seems to do it more readily than the others. Or maybe it just seems that way. The Doctor is an impressive and unique figure. The last of the Time Lords, The Oncoming Storm, all that. But he's also a person, with feelings and failings. And it always seemed to me that Donna treated him as a person first and as The Doctor second. Of course, she tends to do that with everybody they encounter. She looks beyond the title or position and sees the person, and what that person is going through. Which is exactly what the Doctor needed right then. Not saying that she's objectively better than the others. Like your said, they each were perfect at that particular time. Just saying that that's what I subjectively like about her.
The window scene is the single best scene in all of NuWho, bar none. I will never get tired of it. XD Also the “a mate” scene. That one especially because it outlines their relationship beyond any reasonable doubt - friends and nothing else. It’s precisely what makes their relationship so great on a serious level, and provides the best running joke ever on another.
Fun Fact: The companion for this season was originally going to be called Penny, until Catherine Tate accepted Russel's offer to return as Donna. So Penny in this episode is a tribute to the companion that never was.
@@FANTHEORYTV Read the book "The Writer's Tale". (Actually, get the extended version, "The Writer's Tale: The Final Chapter".) It's a long e-mail conversation between RTD and Doctor Who Magazine Editor (at the time) Benjamin Cook, stretching from the start of his writing Series 4 (and with the extended version, he goes through to the Specials). You get SUCH an in-depth look at Russell's thought process while he's writing Series 4 and the Specials. There's also a fairly heartbreaking part of the e-mail chain since it's during filming Series 3 that he's writing Series 4, which is when David Tennant's mother lost her battle with cancer. :(
Penny Carter was also going to be a love interest and that the Doctor was going to fall in love with her at first sight 'with both hearts'. And as much as I love Donna, I kinda wish we got that story as well, as I think he REALLY needed to get over Rose. But no, sadly, a) they made Donna a platonic relationship (though I still ship them anyway, as Tennant and Tate have WAAAY more chemistry than Ten and any other companion, IMO) and b) they treated Penny terribly in this episode (still not sure why they made fun of her -- she was doing all the same sort of sleuthing that Donna was, but Donna ended up getting helped by the Doctor and that was the only real difference. I thought Penny showed herself to ALSO be great companion material and it's not like Sarah Jane wasn't also an investigative reporter, so I don't know why she was treated so badly, but whatever. It's not like the Tenth Doctor doesn't usually treat other POCs like crap too. 😡).
@Nicole Mazza How was Penny treaten like crap? She was snooping around got caught the doctor freed her and instead of hiding or leaving she gets caught again frankly the doctor did more then enough for her. I'm glad Donna wasn't a love interest it made her character 10x better then both Martha and Rose, she was the first companion in new who not to pine after the doctor and hold her own as a good companion. Plus it tons of episodes the doctor mostly focuses on his companion, look at Martha's first episode he says to her come along but to leave the other girl behind because she'll "drag them down".
I never noticed this before, but Penny probably heard Donna's phone call in the bathroom, and didn't rat her out to Miss Foster. Good on you, Penny! :)
@@FANTHEORYTV yes. She is. Seen her at a convention earlier this year. (She was at 3 I was attending but couldn't make the others due to other commitments)
They have actually hosted radio shows over her,vstanding-in for the holidaying host and were very funny together. Also did The Taming of the Shrew on stage.
Your sentiment about needing a non-romantic companion like Donna made me smile. I think that’s why Donna is my favorite of the New Who companions. Rose and Martha kind of exhausted me, Donna was a breath of fresh air. Donna was the platonic friend that we all (and especially the Doctor) needed. 💕
I'm so jealous of Paula getting to watch this for the first time. This series is so so good, the best of all in my opinion. Bernard Cribbins as Wilfred is everyones favourite grandad.
Dave Sobotowski Isn’t it awesome?! Paula really is such a massive fan now for being our designated “newb”. We adore her and if you like her here, you should check out her incredible original series, “Things Get Dicey” over on her awesome channel: ua-cam.com/channels/bTN4UyXYhnddRJsu6emIhw.html This is definitely one of the best seasons! CAN. NOT. WAIT.
So this episode has a disappearing Stacey (converted into fat), disappearing bees (mentioned by Donna on the rooftop), a disappearing planet (the Adipose breeding planet), and a disappearing Rose. And even though it was forced on them, making Bernard Cribbins a recurring character has to be one of the most masterful castings ever made in Doctor Who. He is a national treasure.
Love your reactions! It's a detail, but it was the actor paying Donna's *father* during the wedding episode who passed away, they replaced him with a wonderful granddad!
So Matt Smith has my personal favorite stories; however, I find it hard to argue with everyone who says this is their favorite season. So good and getting a comedy access is so smart because she can hit all the beats in the script.
The Pantomine scene was left to Catherine to choreograph because RTD just left it open in the script."Here Catherine, you are in charge of this scene..."
The laugh at Foster falling is understandable, it's such a Looney Tunes cartoon moment when the beam switches off but she stays up for a second for the reaction shot. :) It's goofy but I enjoy the silly fun bits mixed in with the serious bits. I'm looking forward to more of your reactions, 10th+Donna is one of my all-time favourite Tardis teams.
Bernard Cribbins who plays Donna's Grandfather Wilf here was one of the leads in the 1966 Big Screen Dalek movie "Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 A.D." alongside famous Hammer Horror (and later Grand Moff Tarkin from Star Wars) actor Peter Cushing who played the movie version of the Doctor.
"...who played the movie version of the Doctor." Well, kind of. It's arguably a different character with some similarities. The Daleks definitely play the movie version of the Daleks though ;).
@@anonymes2884 - Well. true enough as there are some big differences between the movie Doctor and TV Doctor. As an interesting side note: None of the Dalek props from the TV stories appeared in the movies, (A whole new set was constructed by Shawcraft Models just for the films,) but several movie Daleks did later appear in the TV series.
@@AubreySciFi Ah, nice info. I guess it makes sense that the TV props wouldn't be good enough for a big screen, technicolour movie. They're still the Daleks though (whereas the Doctor in the movies is a human inventor - with the actual surname 'Who' - that builds a TARDIS in his shed ;).
I love everything about this episode, it's such fun, with so many good moments, and on top of that it has sweet moments with Wilf and shocking reveals like Rose - it's all GREAT!
David Tennant is 1/2 of several dynamic duos: The Doctor and Rose; The Doctor and Donna; Benedick and Beatrice; Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller; Kilgrave and Jessica Jones; Crowley and Aziraphale.
Paula didn't seem all that surprised to see Donna - did she know he was coming? This is the best of the RTD seasons for me, but my favourite era of the show is still to come!
I was never a fan of Catherine Tate's comedy, and didn't enjoy her character in the Christmas special, but Donna became my favourite Doctor Who companion, classic or new Who. The fourth season is probably my favourtie and Catherine Tate more than holds her own as a serious actress. I've been looking forward to seeing this reaction, and some great episodes lie ahead.
And here we go... Donna as an official companion! I love her so much. :D The miming through the window scene is quite possibly my favorite funny Who moment of all time. Those two are just comedy GOLD. Also, I have yet to see a reactor not squee over the baby Adipose. They're so CUTE! :)
Seriously, I feel Donna was the most self-sufficient, funniest and strongest companion - she's amazing! I still get shivers thinking of "Silence in the Library..." - you're in for a treat :)
Two of my favorite partners in crime watching Partners in Crime! My experience of this season is different than Katrina's, as most of the people I know love Donna. Looking forward to your reactions to the rest of this season. I know you're both going to have fun!
A comic masterpiece. And I say that as someone previously unimpressed by Catherine Tate, and who actively loathed Donna in her first appearance. This still ranks as one of her funniest performances, channelling Katherine Hepburn at her screwball best. Oh and more Wilf, the most beloved character in all of DW (?).
Katrina if you almost cant hold back your tears in this episode, how do you want to survive this season? :D better get the tissues coming. Glad you two are back!
Foster: *falls to her death immediately after the doctor says they don't need her* The Doctor: *looks up at the ship in exasperated shock and bewilderment* REALlY!?
I don't think it's him. However, it must be quite similar to some of the advertising slogans he recorded when he played a marketer of junk dieting supplements in _Hustle_: "Eat Yourself Slender".
Hoping for a happy episode when watching Dr Who is like flipping a coin, except if you lose the coin toss you get shot So glad to see this is back though
Hmmm. It looks like Paula had WAY too much fun with this episode! The nice thing about Donna as a companion, which you've already seen a bit of this episode, is that she doesn't take shit from anyone. Not even the Doctor! And that is what he sorely needs. And as for Rose. Rose Who? Oh, wait. Wouldn't that be her married name? Nah.
This is one of my favorite episodes. And you asked for a light hearted episode. I think this one cheered you up. I have an Adipose in my office at work...along with a bunch of Studio Ghibli stuff.
the actors great chemistry aside, i think telling the audience that this season, there wont be a romantic subplot, its just going to be two friends on adventures, it feels like this season has allmost breathing room, and a chance to explore a dynamic the show hasnt seen in a while (imo of course). so excited for season 4!!!
I’ve been waiting for this one, this season is my fave cause it is fun. And the return of rose tyler, brilliant, Paula’s reaction was hilarious. rose who? 😂😂😂😂
Welcome to series 4!! Considered by most to be the best series of Doctor Who from the modern era, possibly ever! It's certainly my favourite at least! Also, Donna's back! She's one of, if not the most popular companion ever and Ten/Donna is one of the most loved Doctor/companion partnerships ever. Donna is definitely my favourite and Ten/Donna is easily my favourite Doctor/companion duo. The writers develop Donna's character incredibly well across this series and the relationship between her and the Doctor is lots of fun. They will definitely have moments of disagreement, but there's very little of that childish bickering from "The Runaway Bride" anymore. It's also more of a best friends kind of thing rather than any romantic stuff. They both constantly challenge each other to be better, it's a relationship of equals. I don't think any two actors in Doctor Who had as much chemistry as Tennant and Tate did; it seemed effortless, when they were onscreen together. The next episode is a bit of an underappreciated classic imo, so I'm really looking forward to that one and most of this series tbh. This series is amazing from start to finish and quite like the previous series, the last six episodes is a tremendous run of episodes. This episode itself is a fun first episode, but it gets so much better than this. Get ready for a lot of intense, action packed episodes.
I love watching you guys. You get emotional and that get's me emotional. Where were girls like you when I was growing up??? LOL Looking forward to this new season with the two of you.
I'm happy to see y'all liked Donna! A lot of people didn't, which blows my mind (but to each their own). I'll be happy to continue watching your reactions, knowing you won't be bashing on her the entire time :)
That's unfortunate to hear! I truly love this show so much and the direction it starts to head through and after series four! Maybe our reactions to it will help you see what I love so much about it ☺️
@@KatAlysha I love this show too, but series 1-5 is when it was at it's best for me. Series 4 being the standout (I thought most people agreed series 4 is the best?). That's not to say the show was bad post series 5, but it certainly doesn't compare to what came before it, imo. I'll continue to watch your reactions and explain why I think the show got worse as went along. It's safe to say the RTD era holds a very special place in my heart and will always be my favourite.
@@Mrazmatmahmood Whenever you find yourself thinking something like "I thought most people agreed..." about _anything_ 'Doctor Who' related it's always wise to really consider _why_ you think that. Hint: it'll likely be more to do with confirmation bias and the people you discuss the show with than anything else (because none of us actually know what "most people" think).
@@anonymes2884 No, the reason why I think series 4 is the most popular is because series 4 ranks at the top (or no lower than 3rd) on any best series poll and ranking list I've ever seen. It also has the highest average ratings for any modern Who series. The logical conclusion would be that it's the most popular series.
God the reaction to Rose was on point 😂 pretty much my reaction only less excited giggling and jumping. I will say right now this season is my fave. I freaking love Donna and oh yeah, PATREON PEOPLE! The full reactions are so much better lol
I've been waiting a fortnight to see Paula's reaction to Rose's reappearance - and she didn't disappoint! (PS Paula, you probably didn't read it, but I did say you wouldn't have to wait too long for a lighter episode. But save your happy feelings - you're going to need them! :) ) Of course, there was much more to enjoy in this episode and both your reactions to it and lots to look forward to in the next (which will hopefully be in SEVEN days!).
One of the reasons I didn't like Donna growing up (this was the first full season I watched as a kid but I saw a lot of Season 1 and 2) was because I was a massive Rose fan and like she is my favorite modern Who companion and secondly I didn't how it seemed nearly every episode Donna would ask to go home when things got really tough and dark. U see that a lot in the next two episodes. Now days I think Donna is great, she is my second favorite New Who companion but yeah thats sort of what I think a lot of people thought about Donna when this was new
The Doctor and Donna re-meet by doing the same thing: they walk through the front door and act like they belong, which is how Donna proves she’s the perfect companion - she can adapt easily enough.
Dalek Sram it really isn’t. Only those looking back with rose tinted specs think so. It wouldn’t hold up for a modern audience, and I’m not just talking about special effects.
Bernard cribbins was always her grandfather, the guy from runaway bride, im pretty sure was her father, its said later that her father died, and her grandfather wasn’t at the wedding because he was ill
Yet another great reaction from the Gallifrey Gals. I can't wait to see Paula's reaction to this series, imo series 4 is both the funniest and has the best written series arc. (Yes I say series not season, I'm British, I watched this show growing up, leave me alone)
My first time through, I despised Donna. I held to that hatred for several rewatches, but when I started watching reactors, someone mentioned the fact that Catherine Tate's first episode as Donna was meant to be a one-off. She was written as a one dimensional, annoying as FRELL character. That's who I despise. Because once she was cast and brought back, they gave her depth and growth and okay, I no longer hate Donna. I vastly prefer Martha, but I'm excited to watch the Donna episodes more now. Also, I have an Adipose and have taken pictures with it hanging out with my cats and they're adorable.
My favorite UA-cam personalities! Plus, Who and Trek are like my 2 favorite things! Now I want to watch retro Doctor Who with people who are modern Doctor Who fans.
welcome to the best duo in all of doctor who, the other companions are fantastic but this duo can not be beaten
cloud0598 Best comment of the week! 💙💙
@@FANTHEORYTV I still think Matt Smith and Karen are the best duo. But that's just a personal preference.
@@therabbits69 but that's a trio along with Rory most of the time, and the 3 of them work so well together.
@@FANTHEORYTV agreed XD keep up the good work you 2 and everyone else love you all xx
@@d_wigz6418 I dunno, the whole love triangle thing bugs the shit out of me, and there's such jealous tension between them that it makes it hard for me to like them together. (Rory is awesome, though. Love me some Rory.)
The actor who played Donna's Father in the Christmas episode passed shortly afterwards. They brought in Bernard as her grandfather to replace him. Bernard is a Legend in British TV. And yes, he was in one of the Dalek Theatrical Movies in the mid 60s.
Yeah the 'non-canon' Peter Cushing stuff
Howard Attfield lived long enough to start filming Season 4 (an alternate version of the first telescope scene in this episode shot with him is on the Season 4 DVD).
SGlitz please rewatch runaway bride. The actor that passed played her FATHER. They did not recast the role. Wilf was brought in as a new and separate grandfather character. His daughter later explains his absence as him being sick.
@@defiantwil I said that you may not have noticed
@@defiantwil You appear to have confused SGlitz with the reactors.
The thing I love about Donna is that she doesn't hesitate to call the Doctor on his crap. Rose and Martha put him on a pedestal. Donna treats him like a peer. They manage to convey a huge affection for each other without even a hint of romance.
My favorite companion.
Joe Pegel She’s definitely one of my all-time faves!
@Paula C I agree that each companion was what he needed at that point in time. And I didn't mean to say that Rose and Martha never ever called the Doctor out. But Donna seems to do it more readily than the others. Or maybe it just seems that way.
The Doctor is an impressive and unique figure. The last of the Time Lords, The Oncoming Storm, all that. But he's also a person, with feelings and failings. And it always seemed to me that Donna treated him as a person first and as The Doctor second.
Of course, she tends to do that with everybody they encounter. She looks beyond the title or position and sees the person, and what that person is going through. Which is exactly what the Doctor needed right then.
Not saying that she's objectively better than the others. Like your said, they each were perfect at that particular time. Just saying that that's what I subjectively like about her.
There is a reason why the Doctor would later call Donna his best friend.
The window scene is the single best scene in all of NuWho, bar none.
I will never get tired of it. XD
Also the “a mate” scene.
That one especially because it outlines their relationship beyond any reasonable doubt - friends and nothing else.
It’s precisely what makes their relationship so great on a serious level, and provides the best running joke ever on another.
Fun Fact: The companion for this season was originally going to be called Penny, until Catherine Tate accepted Russel's offer to return as Donna. So Penny in this episode is a tribute to the companion that never was.
Cosmic Giraffe LOVE THAT #FunFact
@@FANTHEORYTV Read the book "The Writer's Tale". (Actually, get the extended version, "The Writer's Tale: The Final Chapter".) It's a long e-mail conversation between RTD and Doctor Who Magazine Editor (at the time) Benjamin Cook, stretching from the start of his writing Series 4 (and with the extended version, he goes through to the Specials). You get SUCH an in-depth look at Russell's thought process while he's writing Series 4 and the Specials. There's also a fairly heartbreaking part of the e-mail chain since it's during filming Series 3 that he's writing Series 4, which is when David Tennant's mother lost her battle with cancer. :(
Penny Carter was also going to be a love interest and that the Doctor was going to fall in love with her at first sight 'with both hearts'. And as much as I love Donna, I kinda wish we got that story as well, as I think he REALLY needed to get over Rose.
But no, sadly, a) they made Donna a platonic relationship (though I still ship them anyway, as Tennant and Tate have WAAAY more chemistry than Ten and any other companion, IMO) and b) they treated Penny terribly in this episode (still not sure why they made fun of her -- she was doing all the same sort of sleuthing that Donna was, but Donna ended up getting helped by the Doctor and that was the only real difference. I thought Penny showed herself to ALSO be great companion material and it's not like Sarah Jane wasn't also an investigative reporter, so I don't know why she was treated so badly, but whatever. It's not like the Tenth Doctor doesn't usually treat other POCs like crap too. 😡).
@Nicole Mazza How was Penny treaten like crap? She was snooping around got caught the doctor freed her and instead of hiding or leaving she gets caught again frankly the doctor did more then enough for her. I'm glad Donna wasn't a love interest it made her character 10x better then both Martha and Rose, she was the first companion in new who not to pine after the doctor and hold her own as a good companion. Plus it tons of episodes the doctor mostly focuses on his companion, look at Martha's first episode he says to her come along but to leave the other girl behind because she'll "drag them down".
I never noticed this before, but Penny probably heard Donna's phone call in the bathroom, and didn't rat her out to Miss Foster. Good on you, Penny! :)
Penny is so underrated!
The pantomime scene was done and choreographed by Catherine Tate herself. They wanted her to do it.
SGlitz I heard that Tennant is actually good friends with her IRL. She’s incredible!
@@FANTHEORYTV yes. She is. Seen her at a convention earlier this year. (She was at 3 I was attending but couldn't make the others due to other commitments)
They have actually hosted radio shows over her,vstanding-in for the holidaying host and were very funny together. Also did The Taming of the Shrew on stage.
@@ajivins1 And Much Ado About Nothing. They played Benedick and Beatrice and it was just perfect.
@@ms_scribbles Ah, it was probably that one, can't think why I thought the other...
LOL at Katrina with the side eyes multiple times at 11:20 just waiting for a reaction.
No0neAtAll She’s so great at discretion!
Katrina welling up whenever Wilf is on screen in true Whovian fashion ❤️
DannyDarko27 - Yeah, we all love Wilf. I mean, how could one not love him?
Holy shit. She sounded exactly like David Tennant when she yelled "What!?"
Bernard Cribbins, the actor who played Donna’s granddad, is still alive at 90-years-old. He’ll turn 91 in December.
Donna's a national treasure at this point. Love her.
josh My thoughts exactly! ❤️
David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Bernard Cribbins are all superb in this episode. Great opener to this season. The mime scene is just magic!
Donna is like the sister the doctor needs
Will Parks here here!
Your sentiment about needing a non-romantic companion like Donna made me smile. I think that’s why Donna is my favorite of the New Who companions. Rose and Martha kind of exhausted me, Donna was a breath of fresh air. Donna was the platonic friend that we all (and especially the Doctor) needed. 💕
I'm so jealous of Paula getting to watch this for the first time. This series is so so good, the best of all in my opinion. Bernard Cribbins as Wilfred is everyones favourite grandad.
Dave Sobotowski Isn’t it awesome?! Paula really is such a massive fan now for being our designated “newb”. We adore her and if you like her here, you should check out her incredible original series, “Things Get Dicey” over on her awesome channel: ua-cam.com/channels/bTN4UyXYhnddRJsu6emIhw.html
This is definitely one of the best seasons! CAN. NOT. WAIT.
So this episode has a disappearing Stacey (converted into fat), disappearing bees (mentioned by Donna on the rooftop), a disappearing planet (the Adipose breeding planet), and a disappearing Rose.
And even though it was forced on them, making Bernard Cribbins a recurring character has to be one of the most masterful castings ever made in Doctor Who. He is a national treasure.
Love your reactions!
It's a detail, but it was the actor paying Donna's *father* during the wedding episode who passed away, they replaced him with a wonderful granddad!
Elle Sinky I know... so sad.
So Matt Smith has my personal favorite stories; however, I find it hard to argue with everyone who says this is their favorite season. So good and getting a comedy access is so smart because she can hit all the beats in the script.
I laughed at the nanny's Wile E Coyote moment too! Bernard Cribbins is the actor who plays her grandfather. He's an English national treasure.
The Pantomine scene was left to Catherine to choreograph because RTD just left it open in the script."Here Catherine, you are in charge of this scene..."
The laugh at Foster falling is understandable, it's such a Looney Tunes cartoon moment when the beam switches off but she stays up for a second for the reaction shot. :) It's goofy but I enjoy the silly fun bits mixed in with the serious bits.
I'm looking forward to more of your reactions, 10th+Donna is one of my all-time favourite Tardis teams.
Bernard Cribbins who plays Donna's Grandfather Wilf here was one of the leads in the 1966 Big Screen Dalek movie "Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 A.D." alongside famous Hammer Horror (and later Grand Moff Tarkin from Star Wars) actor Peter Cushing who played the movie version of the Doctor.
"...who played the movie version of the Doctor."
Well, kind of. It's arguably a different character with some similarities. The Daleks definitely play the movie version of the Daleks though ;).
@@anonymes2884 - Well. true enough as there are some big differences between the movie Doctor and TV Doctor. As an interesting side note: None of the Dalek props from the TV stories appeared in the movies, (A whole new set was constructed by Shawcraft Models just for the films,) but several movie Daleks did later appear in the TV series.
@@AubreySciFi Ah, nice info. I guess it makes sense that the TV props wouldn't be good enough for a big screen, technicolour movie. They're still the Daleks though (whereas the Doctor in the movies is a human inventor - with the actual surname 'Who' - that builds a TARDIS in his shed ;).
@@anonymes2884 - Indeed. Quite right.
I love everything about this episode, it's such fun, with so many good moments, and on top of that it has sweet moments with Wilf and shocking reveals like Rose - it's all GREAT!
Buckle up for the best season in RTD-era Who!!!
Firefly 24601 Amen!
And so begins the adventures of the single greatest duo in all of time and space: The DoctorDonna.
bwah hahahahahahahahaha
David Tennant is 1/2 of several dynamic duos: The Doctor and Rose; The Doctor and Donna; Benedick and Beatrice; Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller; Kilgrave and Jessica Jones; Crowley and Aziraphale.
@@daffy8995 You forgot the Doctor and Martha and the Doctor and Wilf.
Aww, you missed my favorite line: "...I'm waving at fat."
Such a good season coming up! Donna is one of the all-time best companions.
I think I love wilf so much because he reminds me so much of my paternal grandad. Granted the way my grandad was 10 to 15 years ago.
The grandad he replaced Donna's dad it was Donna's dad the other guy played and he passed away
11:48 - Katrina seriously feeling it... hahaha. But TBH, I too am always ugly crying when I see them... and we both know why... awww. 😭😆
Paula didn't seem all that surprised to see Donna - did she know he was coming? This is the best of the RTD seasons for me, but my favourite era of the show is still to come!
Wilf exciting yelling when he saw donna in the tardis soooooo many happy tears
lol someones just got their mind blown in that end scene.
Albion of Avalon 🤣
"A just friend thing..." that instead becomes closer than siblings so quickly.
I was never a fan of Catherine Tate's comedy, and didn't enjoy her character in the Christmas special, but Donna became my favourite Doctor Who companion, classic or new Who. The fourth season is probably my favourtie and Catherine Tate more than holds her own as a serious actress. I've been looking forward to seeing this reaction, and some great episodes lie ahead.
Similarly I hated Donna as the Bride. I never really become a huge fan of her, but this episode is one of her best.
And here we go... Donna as an official companion! I love her so much. :D
The miming through the window scene is quite possibly my favorite funny Who moment of all time. Those two are just comedy GOLD.
Also, I have yet to see a reactor not squee over the baby Adipose. They're so CUTE! :)
I think I enjoyed Katrina’s reaction to Paula’s reaction at the end even more than just Paula’s reaction there..!
I love this 😂🤣
Seriously, I feel Donna was the most self-sufficient, funniest and strongest companion - she's amazing! I still get shivers thinking of "Silence in the Library..." - you're in for a treat :)
You two definitely have a Wynonna Earp/Waverly Earp vibe about you! Love your channel! Watch out for Wilf, he'll make you cry every time!
Yes! This is still one of my favorite seasons, and definitely my favorite of the Tennant era.
Two of my favorite partners in crime watching Partners in Crime! My experience of this season is different than Katrina's, as most of the people I know love Donna. Looking forward to your reactions to the rest of this season. I know you're both going to have fun!
One of the most feel goo episodes in the entire run. So much fun! Thanks guys!
A comic masterpiece. And I say that as someone previously unimpressed by Catherine Tate, and who actively loathed Donna in her first appearance. This still ranks as one of her funniest performances, channelling Katherine Hepburn at her screwball best.
Oh and more Wilf, the most beloved character in all of DW (?).
Watching these videos is like reexperiencing my first watch of the show, I love it.
Pausing at 11:15 to say...I can't wait to see the reaction to this reveal!!!
Katrina if you almost cant hold back your tears in this episode, how do you want to survive this season? :D better get the tissues coming. Glad you two are back!
It doesn't matter how many times I've sat and watched this show... it brings out all of my feels!! 😂
Honestly, I concur. 😓
Great reaction ladies seeing this cheered me up since I have a cold right now. The Rose thing, oh the Rose thing.
Wilfred Mott is the best! He's an awesome addition to the show.
This is one of my absolute favorite episodes. I have an actual size Adipose doll that I love so much. They're the cutest alien invaders ever.
Foster: *falls to her death immediately after the doctor says they don't need her*
The Doctor: *looks up at the ship in exasperated shock and bewilderment* REALlY!?
The more I listen to it the more I am convinced that "the fat just walks away" (1:16) was recorded by John Barrowman.
Bastien Merindol Hmm... that would be such an awesome Easter egg if true!
I don't think it's him.
However, it must be quite similar to some of the advertising slogans he recorded when he played a marketer of junk dieting supplements in _Hustle_: "Eat Yourself Slender".
Hoping for a happy episode when watching Dr Who is like flipping a coin, except if you lose the coin toss you get shot
So glad to see this is back though
Hmmm. It looks like Paula had WAY too much fun with this episode! The nice thing about Donna as a companion, which you've already seen a bit of this episode, is that she doesn't take shit from anyone. Not even the Doctor! And that is what he sorely needs. And as for Rose. Rose Who? Oh, wait. Wouldn't that be her married name?
Nah.
Oh how I've waited for this!
Einar Sigurðsson ❤️ you Einar!
Wilf is just about the best character in new who... hes just brilliant!! (Cant wait to see your reaction to what's to come with him...)
lozhallett1 RIGHT?!! 😃
Definately!!!!👍👍
This is one of my favorite episodes. And you asked for a light hearted episode. I think this one cheered you up.
I have an Adipose in my office at work...along with a bunch of Studio Ghibli stuff.
Bernard Cribbins, one of the UKs national treasures
One of the funniest things about this episode is that Donna killed someone by accident and had no idea...
And never will.
the actors great chemistry aside, i think telling the audience that this season, there wont be a romantic subplot, its just going to be two friends on adventures, it feels like this season has allmost breathing room, and a chance to explore a dynamic the show hasnt seen in a while (imo of course). so excited for season 4!!!
I think you're going to have quite a journey this season ..and its all going to be fun filled and rosey .....!
Still the best combination of Doctor and Companion, but be prepared - lots of crying this season! Laughter and sadness!
I’ve been waiting for this one, this season is my fave cause it is fun. And the return of rose tyler, brilliant, Paula’s reaction was hilarious. rose who? 😂😂😂😂
the girls are back for the great doctor who. so glad to see them back.
Welcome to series 4!! Considered by most to be the best series of Doctor Who from the modern era, possibly ever! It's certainly my favourite at least! Also, Donna's back! She's one of, if not the most popular companion ever and Ten/Donna is one of the most loved Doctor/companion partnerships ever. Donna is definitely my favourite and Ten/Donna is easily my favourite Doctor/companion duo. The writers develop Donna's character incredibly well across this series and the relationship between her and the Doctor is lots of fun. They will definitely have moments of disagreement, but there's very little of that childish bickering from "The Runaway Bride" anymore. It's also more of a best friends kind of thing rather than any romantic stuff. They both constantly challenge each other to be better, it's a relationship of equals. I don't think any two actors in Doctor Who had as much chemistry as Tennant and Tate did; it seemed effortless, when they were onscreen together. The next episode is a bit of an underappreciated classic imo, so I'm really looking forward to that one and most of this series tbh. This series is amazing from start to finish and quite like the previous series, the last six episodes is a tremendous run of episodes. This episode itself is a fun first episode, but it gets so much better than this. Get ready for a lot of intense, action packed episodes.
The adipose are adorable. Wilf is the greatest.
I love watching you guys. You get emotional and that get's me emotional. Where were girls like you when I was growing up??? LOL Looking forward to this new season with the two of you.
The guy who died was Donna's father, not her grandfather, so they didn't have him playing the same character.
My favourite companion of all! at last!
Btw where do u get the episodes from? I cant find dvds/blurays of the full seasons...
I'm happy to see y'all liked Donna! A lot of people didn't, which blows my mind (but to each their own). I'll be happy to continue watching your reactions, knowing you won't be bashing on her the entire time :)
Bernard Cribbins who now plays her grandfather was in the Christmas special he played the newspaper vendor
Not sure if I agree with Katrina saying the show gets better as it goes along. This series is as good as it gets!
That's unfortunate to hear! I truly love this show so much and the direction it starts to head through and after series four! Maybe our reactions to it will help you see what I love so much about it ☺️
@@KatAlysha I love this show too, but series 1-5 is when it was at it's best for me. Series 4 being the standout (I thought most people agreed series 4 is the best?). That's not to say the show was bad post series 5, but it certainly doesn't compare to what came before it, imo. I'll continue to watch your reactions and explain why I think the show got worse as went along. It's safe to say the RTD era holds a very special place in my heart and will always be my favourite.
@@Mrazmatmahmood Whenever you find yourself thinking something like "I thought most people agreed..." about _anything_ 'Doctor Who' related it's always wise to really consider _why_ you think that. Hint: it'll likely be more to do with confirmation bias and the people you discuss the show with than anything else (because none of us actually know what "most people" think).
@@anonymes2884 No, the reason why I think series 4 is the most popular is because series 4 ranks at the top (or no lower than 3rd) on any best series poll and ranking list I've ever seen. It also has the highest average ratings for any modern Who series. The logical conclusion would be that it's the most popular series.
Look who's back!
God the reaction to Rose was on point 😂 pretty much my reaction only less excited giggling and jumping.
I will say right now this season is my fave. I freaking love Donna and oh yeah, PATREON PEOPLE! The full reactions are so much better lol
I can't tell you how much we appreciate that support from you! Thank you so much!!
To anyone who hated Donna, tis' the season of redemption.
Hold your horses I still hate her with a passion. She's just slightly worse than Rose. Terrible.
@@jasonutty52 👎👎👎
ROSEEEEEEEEEEEE
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The girls: 'DO we?'
Me: 'You mean: WHO we?' 😉
airmail dolphin HAHAHA!!! 🤣
I've been waiting a fortnight to see Paula's reaction to Rose's reappearance - and she didn't disappoint! (PS Paula, you probably didn't read it, but I did say you wouldn't have to wait too long for a lighter episode. But save your happy feelings - you're going to need them! :) ) Of course, there was much more to enjoy in this episode and both your reactions to it and lots to look forward to in the next (which will hopefully be in SEVEN days!).
Seeing Wilf there... Oh Bernard, you were a legend. You still are.
No spoilers, but Donna is my favorite companion. Tennant and Tate are an awesome team.
I'm soo happy you two are back! :). You're both so awesome! :)
Here comes the best companion
Ah, brilliant, these videos keep getting better and better!
Beautiful ladies, great episode. Well done!
One of the reasons I didn't like Donna growing up (this was the first full season I watched as a kid but I saw a lot of Season 1 and 2) was because I was a massive Rose fan and like she is my favorite modern Who companion and secondly I didn't how it seemed nearly every episode Donna would ask to go home when things got really tough and dark. U see that a lot in the next two episodes. Now days I think Donna is great, she is my second favorite New Who companion but yeah thats sort of what I think a lot of people thought about Donna when this was new
The Doctor and Donna re-meet by doing the same thing: they walk through the front door and act like they belong, which is how Donna proves she’s the perfect companion - she can adapt easily enough.
When Katrina said "I love all the companions", is that including or not including the classics?
Of course!! I love Classic Who and the companions from that time 😍
If you watch their earlier Who reactions,you'll discover that Katrina is a font of Who knowledge - both New AND Classic :)
ian smith That’s good, because classic Who is way better than new Who.😁
Dalek Sram it really isn’t. Only those looking back with rose tinted specs think so. It wouldn’t hold up for a modern audience, and I’m not just talking about special effects.
@@dajtoad1 TBH, I'm more of a Gerry Anderson fan than a Doctor Who fan.
Bernard cribbins was always her grandfather, the guy from runaway bride, im pretty sure was her father, its said later that her father died, and her grandfather wasn’t at the wedding because he was ill
The actor who passed away played her father not her grandfather.
Yet another great reaction from the Gallifrey Gals. I can't wait to see Paula's reaction to this series, imo series 4 is both the funniest and has the best written series arc. (Yes I say series not season, I'm British, I watched this show growing up, leave me alone)
haha we'll forgive you ;)
@@PaulaDeming firstly: OMG PAULA REPLIED!
secondly: haha thanks 😁
@@bbsj86 :D
10: I don't have time to keep secrets.
13: Hold my distrust.
My first time through, I despised Donna. I held to that hatred for several rewatches, but when I started watching reactors, someone mentioned the fact that Catherine Tate's first episode as Donna was meant to be a one-off. She was written as a one dimensional, annoying as FRELL character. That's who I despise. Because once she was cast and brought back, they gave her depth and growth and okay, I no longer hate Donna. I vastly prefer Martha, but I'm excited to watch the Donna episodes more now.
Also, I have an Adipose and have taken pictures with it hanging out with my cats and they're adorable.
Not a weak episode in this series....Paula will need therapy by the end of it
My favorite UA-cam personalities! Plus, Who and Trek are like my 2 favorite things! Now I want to watch retro Doctor Who with people who are modern Doctor Who fans.
Finally Season 4, welcome to what many consider the best season along with season 7. I can't wait to see your reactions to this season :)
Wilf is THE BEST!!!
A cat person? Read, if you can find a copy, Invasion of the Cat-People by Gary Russell. 2nd Doctor, Ben and Polly.
I have Doctor and Donna on my computer wallpaper
Priceless reaction to Rose. Had to rewind and most that again a few times.
And so begins the beat season of NuWho...