The Doctor-Donna dynamic has to be one of the most fun and entertaining of the whole show! Great reaction and I'm super proud of you for recognising someone! That's rare, and you are so in the right to give yourself a pat on the back for that.
That scene at the end of this series did it for me. For me it was the most emotional series finale - for no other reason than Bernard Cribbins was such a fantastic actor.
A bittersweet fact about this episode: The role Wilf plays in the plot was going to be filled by Donna's father, played by the same actor from The Runaway Bride, except he sadly died before production went anywhere. Russell T Davies was so happy working with Bernard Cribbins in the Voyage of the Damned, he decided to make Wilf Donna's grandfather and to fulfil that role in her life - and he made the right choice, the man acts it beautifully.
@@asterix7842 a character from the show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Both Uncle Iroh and Wilfred Mott are older characters who are beloved by the fanbase due to their upbeat attitude and wisdom
Nice reaction to this very funny episode. It's also funny you didn't recogized Donna's Grandfather. He was already seen in the Titanic Christmas special, when the Group teleported to earth with Mr. Copper.
Rewatched this with a friend on Saturday and he brought up the keys too 😂 Easy solution: after waving to wilf they could’ve flown by Sylvia and drop the keys down to her 😂😂😂
@@ItsArcticVision They could have dropped the keys down to Wilf or even come down and given them to him to give to Sylvia. I think it would be too much of a shock for Sylvia to see the TARDIS at this point.
Just love Catherine Tate. She's a rare talent and great in everything she does. The chemistry between her and David Tennant are a perfect match both off and on screen. I get a kick out of Donna's family dynamic. Donna's grandfather was also the old man working at the newspaper stand when the Titanic was getting ready to crash. BTW: Emme, you have become the best Dr. Who reactors on YT.
"Health and Safety... you be health, I'll be safety." One of the funniest lines in the entire series lol. "Wait! HELP!" Best reaction I've seen to that cameo lol.
@@grabtharshammer Understandable if you are not British. To the rest of the world the newsvendoe in the Titanic episode was jut a bit part actor To most Brits it was "Whoa it;s Bernard Cribbins"
When The Doctor finally saw Donna I was like “Thank the lord!” 😂😂😂 The 10th Doctor and Donna are definitely my favourite pairing even since The Runaway Bride. Their chemistry is amazing even off the screen. David Tennant and Catherine Tate are great friends. Donna really keeps The Doctor’s humanity in check and in the next few episodes that is so evident. Donna really is one of the best companions. I think what also makes her a great companion is that she is just a friend to The Doctor and that becomes a staple throughout the rest of the series. Rose and Martha had a romance with The Doctor and I don’t think that worked well.
RTD originally planned this series to have a new companion named Penny. But then Catherine Tate expressed an interest, so Penny was dropped (pun not intended) in favour of Donna. It's funny, in the behind the scenes for The Runaway Bride, the cast debates if Donna counts as a companion. Now? No question. This episode was mostly shot with Donna's dad from The Runaway Bride. But sadly the actor died, so he was replaced last minute with Bernard Cribbins from Voyage of the Damned.
@@sallyatticum more like the reporter was named after the planned companion for the season; I feel like between RTD's original notes and the reporter Penny's reaction to everything it's safe to say they're very different characters.
Your best reaction yet! You really got all the emotional through lines, and how everyone felt. You even understood and loved Wilf (Donna's grandfather) at the end. And that you came to love Donna so soon, after her first appearance was so brief and confusing. Great video, thank you. And enjoy Donna!
Do you know who would've made a great companion? That guy selling newspapers in the Christmas special. Whatever happened to him? And yeah, if you want an adipose, you can 100% buy one. Plenty of people wanted an adipose plush.
The guy selling newspapers WAS Donna's Grandfather - Wilfred Mott (Bernard Cribbins). Not just the same actor, but the same character. That's why, when he sees the Doctor standing behind Donna, he starts shouting "Thats him! I knew it! That's him!"
Location report: The office block was Helmont House on Churchill Way in Cardiff, formally the office of British Gas in Wales. And so good to see the legend that is Bernard Cribbins!.
Love this episode! I was dreading Donna becoming the new companion because she was exhausting in _The_ _Runaway_ _Bride,_ but they changed her character just enough without it seeming unnatural - she feels like another human inspired to be more by their encounter with the Doctor. Also, my kids gave me an adipose stress toy, which was great (until it started leaking a year or two later)!
Donna's grand father will bring you to tears ,he was also in the titanic episode when they all went to earth ,all the things you can imagine are going to happenand all the things you can't imagine.
Donna’s my favorite New Who Companion (Sarah Jane’s my favorite Classic Who Companion followed by Jamie) 🙂 And then there’s Wilfred Mott, who’s just the best! I think one of the few things DW fans can agree on is Wilf is the best and we love him (Rest in Power to Bernard Cribbins 🥺)
I've been waiting for a good jumping in point to your DW reactions, and Partners in Crime is a great one. She was the companion when I started watching, and she's my official favorite for all time.
I agree about all the romantic nonsense with David Tennant and his companions. That's just one of the reasons Donna is so popular. They have a great dynamic together.
Donna was only supposed to be a one-off character for the Christmas special. But she did such a great job and everyone loved her - and David and Catherine have such chemistry - that they asked her back to be a companion and she said "yes".
"I thought that was going to be the most disturbing thing ever, but it's kinda cute." This is Dr Who in a nutshell. They are either taking the most terrifying concepts and making them silly and fun, or they are taking the most ridiculous concepts and making them terrifying. Either way we get a healthy mix of both.
What are you thankful for this thanksgiving? Emme's reactions for this guy. It's one of my favorite episodes too. I could see you owning a little squishy adipose. I'm pretty sure they do sell them. Although I don't think your cat would get along with a real one. I'd name it Bloop. I don't know. It just looks like a bloop. Maybe Sir Bloopleton would be a little less demeaning. Anyways, looking great as always. On the ball; as always. I think it's gonna be a great season. I'm here for it.
The TARDIS materializing is really loud but between the perception filter and Donna’s known penchant for missing important alien events, it makes perfect sense she didn’t hear it pop up behind her as she was walking away.
Hello Emme!😊 So, you want to adopt an Adipose?😆 That was hilarious when The Doctor and Donna finally meet up behind glass!🤣🤣 I forgot about Rose showing up at the end. Great reactions to the season 4 opener, Emme!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Scottish person here! 👋 It’s true, specifically it’s ‘’purple’ burglar alarm’ that many of us struggle to say. I think it’s to do with the number of letter rs and ls one after the other 😅😅
Good thought on the overlapping universes. Won't say if you're right or not, but that's not a place most peoples' heads would go. And yeah, this is easily one of the best season openers in the modern show. Donna being an established character that everyone was happy to see again immediately helped a lot, but it's still a strong, low-stakes and fun outing to shows off the dynamic with the companion perfectly.
When I worked for the BBC, our big boss was (in real life) Miss Foster’s husband. One of my colleagues got an official warning from HR for drunkenly calling him a c*** 😂
I've been waiting for you to react to this episode, ever since you mentioned that you had hoped Donna would stay with the Doctor, when watching The Runaway Bride. I bet you're glad she changed her mind.
Love Bernard Cribbins at the end , sadly missed . Donna is just what the Doctor ordered and a mysterious appearance by Rose . Catherine Tate and David Tennant make a great team and there is plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks .
Doctor Donna is also my favourite era for Doctor Who, not to say there's not great stuff before it or after, I just gelled with their chemistry really well!
Donna is without a doubt my favourite companion (season 5 has my favourite Tardis group) she is so much like the rest of us when it comes to dealing with the Doctor. You don't want the dangers but you love the adventure.
By far the best opening so far, just glorious. Been so looking forward to this one. Will of course be mentioned by others, but you saw Wilf (Bernard Cribbins) in the xmas ep.
Such a fun opener to one of the best Doctor/companion duos in history. Definitely keep your eyes and ears open this season, Emme! There's a LOT of mysteries sprinkled in throughout 👀 By the way, are you resuming Torchwood any time soon? No immediate rush but I've got to say Season 2 is a major improvement over most of season 1, lots of shocks and surprises to be found in that one too! Having the same showrunner for both Torchwood and Doctor Who really benefits them in the long term, plus it honestly does find its stride in seasons 2 and 3 after the sometimes wobbly first season 😅
@ThomasCostigan Couldn't agree more, it's a perfect story that could easily fit into Doctor Who but benefits so much more from being in a more mature spin-off like Torchwood.
wilfred is the greatest character in the show and bernard cribbins plays him flawlessy the sheer joy he showed at the end is amazing
I just love wilf so much 😭
he’s the best, truly. steals every scene he’s in
The Doctor-Donna dynamic has to be one of the most fun and entertaining of the whole show!
Great reaction and I'm super proud of you for recognising someone! That's rare, and you are so in the right to give yourself a pat on the back for that.
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I love Donna. She doesn't fawn all over the Doctor, and isn't afraid to call him out, and occasionally pick on him.
The Doctor-Donna is by far the best doctor who era. You're in for a treat
If you watch Bernard Cribbins and don't cry, you're not human.
Im not human and i still cry about Bernard
Correction, if you watch Bernard Cribbins and don’t cry or at least feel somber or at least smile, you don’t have a soul.
Gee, that sure makes me feel good about myself
How can I see him and not just smile?
That scene at the end of this series did it for me. For me it was the most emotional series finale - for no other reason than Bernard Cribbins was such a fantastic actor.
A bittersweet fact about this episode: The role Wilf plays in the plot was going to be filled by Donna's father, played by the same actor from The Runaway Bride, except he sadly died before production went anywhere. Russell T Davies was so happy working with Bernard Cribbins in the Voyage of the Damned, he decided to make Wilf Donna's grandfather and to fulfil that role in her life - and he made the right choice, the man acts it beautifully.
Wilf is probably one of the most loved characters of DW.
RIP Bernard Cribbins.
Doctor Who's Uncle Iroh
@@quantummidget Uncle Iroh?
@@asterix7842 a character from the show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Both Uncle Iroh and Wilfred Mott are older characters who are beloved by the fanbase due to their upbeat attitude and wisdom
This episode is such good fun. The mimed conversation, the adorable Adipose babies, Donna with all that luggage in case she runs into the Doctor.
Emme being like “you got another one” as if the adipose are kittens makes me die 😂
Nice reaction to this very funny episode.
It's also funny you didn't recogized Donna's Grandfather. He was already seen in the Titanic Christmas special, when the Group teleported to earth with Mr. Copper.
Beat me to it. LOL I was hoping to see Emme's face if she did recognize him.
Gonna have to wait till later in the season for Wilf to mention it!!
To be honest, it can be easy to miss on a first viewing. 😂
Emme is probably the only person who was worried about the car keys during that scene 😂
It bugged me too. 😆
Rewatched this with a friend on Saturday and he brought up the keys too 😂
Easy solution: after waving to wilf they could’ve flown by Sylvia and drop the keys down to her 😂😂😂
@@ItsArcticVision They could have dropped the keys down to Wilf or even come down and given them to him to give to Sylvia. I think it would be too much of a shock for Sylvia to see the TARDIS at this point.
Just love Catherine Tate. She's a rare talent and great in everything she does. The chemistry between her and David Tennant are a perfect match both off and on screen. I get a kick out of Donna's family dynamic. Donna's grandfather was also the old man working at the newspaper stand when the Titanic was getting ready to crash. BTW: Emme, you have become the best Dr. Who reactors on YT.
Bernard cribbins (grandpa) was actually a companion in the 2nd cinematic dr who movie in mid 60s
So glad to finally get Donna back. She is the companion that stands in for the regular people. ❤❤
S4 is such a wild ride, is funny, and also very emotional
My fiancee watched this the other day and maintains the window sequence is the funniest sequence in doc who
"Health and Safety... you be health, I'll be safety." One of the funniest lines in the entire series lol.
"Wait! HELP!" Best reaction I've seen to that cameo lol.
So many great reveals in this season opener. Donna is back. So is Rose - sort of. Donna's Gramps is the news vendor from the Titanic episode.
(I don't think she noticed Grandad)
@@grabtharshammer Understandable if you are not British. To the rest of the world the newsvendoe in the Titanic episode was jut a bit part actor To most Brits it was "Whoa it;s Bernard Cribbins"
When The Doctor finally saw Donna I was like “Thank the lord!” 😂😂😂
The 10th Doctor and Donna are definitely my favourite pairing even since The Runaway Bride. Their chemistry is amazing even off the screen. David Tennant and Catherine Tate are great friends. Donna really keeps The Doctor’s humanity in check and in the next few episodes that is so evident. Donna really is one of the best companions.
I think what also makes her a great companion is that she is just a friend to The Doctor and that becomes a staple throughout the rest of the series. Rose and Martha had a romance with The Doctor and I don’t think that worked well.
BTW, after this episode, they actually made Adipose Plushies....they were everywhere. So if you want one, you can buy one.
The adipose ‘walked’ so baby Yoda could run! 😉😍🤩
You are goofy! LOLOLOLOL
The chemistry between the 10th Doctor and Donna sets a high bar for everyone that came after.
That they immediately dropped to go right back to the 'fawning over the doctor' companions. Biggest fucking flop ever.
RTD originally planned this series to have a new companion named Penny. But then Catherine Tate expressed an interest, so Penny was dropped (pun not intended) in favour of Donna.
It's funny, in the behind the scenes for The Runaway Bride, the cast debates if Donna counts as a companion. Now? No question.
This episode was mostly shot with Donna's dad from The Runaway Bride. But sadly the actor died, so he was replaced last minute with Bernard Cribbins from Voyage of the Damned.
Donna works so well because david and Catherine already worked together a few times and have amazing chemistry.
It was supposed to be the reporter.
@@XgoodbyeX David had only worked with Catherine in Doctor Who.
@@sallyatticumThey've worked together post-Doctor Who though, like in the Ducktales reboot
@@sallyatticum more like the reporter was named after the planned companion for the season; I feel like between RTD's original notes and the reporter Penny's reaction to everything it's safe to say they're very different characters.
Best doc who title sequence music
Best companion
Best companion relationship
Best season
And u had the opening music that is a banger too
Your best reaction yet! You really got all the emotional through lines, and how everyone felt. You even understood and loved Wilf (Donna's grandfather) at the end. And that you came to love Donna so soon, after her first appearance was so brief and confusing. Great video, thank you. And enjoy Donna!
Emme: “I, for one, welcome our new squishy, snaggle-toothed overlords”
My absolute favourite series of the show, David and Catherine are glorious together
THE DOCTOR-DONNA BEGINS!!!!!!!
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Shush
@@benjames9158 She's episodes ahead on Patreon, so she's heard that phrase by now. But yes, I'll be careful :)
Series 4 is peak New Who. It doesn't have a bad episode. Looking forward to it!
Seriously excellent
Somewhere in the flagship of the Ozempic fleet:
"Emme figured our plan out!"
Do you know who would've made a great companion? That guy selling newspapers in the Christmas special. Whatever happened to him?
And yeah, if you want an adipose, you can 100% buy one. Plenty of people wanted an adipose plush.
The guy selling newspapers WAS Donna's Grandfather - Wilfred Mott (Bernard Cribbins). Not just the same actor, but the same character. That's why, when he sees the Doctor standing behind Donna, he starts shouting "Thats him! I knew it! That's him!"
Location report: The office block was Helmont House on Churchill Way in Cardiff, formally the office of British Gas in Wales. And so good to see the legend that is Bernard Cribbins!.
"Donna, try not falling" ... is that sort of like a sarcastic reference to, "Have you tried, not being depressed?"
Love this episode! I was dreading Donna becoming the new companion because she was exhausting in _The_ _Runaway_ _Bride,_ but they changed her character just enough without it seeming unnatural - she feels like another human inspired to be more by their encounter with the Doctor. Also, my kids gave me an adipose stress toy, which was great (until it started leaking a year or two later)!
Donna's grand father will bring you to tears ,he was also in the titanic episode when they all went to earth ,all the things you can imagine are going to happenand all the things you can't imagine.
So excited to see you react to this particular series, one of my faves of the 2005-2010 years
the window scene ALWAYS cracks me up
Donna did inadvertently kill that poor woman.
Still Foster's fault though.
Did you notice Donna's grandad was in the last Christmas episode?
Time for the best series on Doctor Who
WOW I'm in tears again ,, thank you emme for sharing
Yay! Donna, the best ever companion, and series 4, the best ever series! 😊🎉
LOVE LOVE LOVEE DONNA CANT WAIT!! also i forgot the rose reveal was at the end of this episode lol i was as surprised as you SKJGK
Doesn’t Gramps look familiar? 😉
Donna’s my favorite New Who Companion (Sarah Jane’s my favorite Classic Who Companion followed by Jamie) 🙂
And then there’s Wilfred Mott, who’s just the best! I think one of the few things DW fans can agree on is Wilf is the best and we love him (Rest in Power to Bernard Cribbins 🥺)
14:16 - David Tennant caught the sonic on the first take 👏🏻 real life time lord
"Might" not be the last time Wilf makes you cry!!!
I've been waiting for a good jumping in point to your DW reactions, and Partners in Crime is a great one. She was the companion when I started watching, and she's my official favorite for all time.
Seeing Donna again is a reminder that The Doctor is someone you just can't forget.
I agree about all the romantic nonsense with David Tennant and his companions. That's just one of the reasons Donna is so popular. They have a great dynamic together.
You are now beginning, in my opinion, the greatest season of this show. Enjoy and savour it.
It was sort of a beginning for me personally as it was the first new season I saw after I became a fan.
You have finally reached my comfort season. Donna & The Doctor are my favorite pair!
If you’re 4 weeks ahead that means you’ve seen The Fires of Pompeii, one of the most important episodes in Doctor Who history.
Donna is a great companion
The woman in bathroom that Donna visited. The actress later starred in her own show, Baby Reindeer.
“Oh so it’s ozwmpic” 😂😂
Donna was only supposed to be a one-off character for the Christmas special.
But she did such a great job and everyone loved her - and David and Catherine have such chemistry - that they asked her back to be a companion and she said "yes".
Welcome to the best series of Doctor Who ever. Strap in and enjoy the ride.
"I thought that was going to be the most disturbing thing ever, but it's kinda cute."
This is Dr Who in a nutshell. They are either taking the most terrifying concepts and making them silly and fun, or they are taking the most ridiculous concepts and making them terrifying. Either way we get a healthy mix of both.
the moment rose actually turns her head my whole body gets goosebumps and shivers
What are you thankful for this thanksgiving? Emme's reactions for this guy. It's one of my favorite episodes too.
I could see you owning a little squishy adipose. I'm pretty sure they do sell them. Although I don't think your cat would get along with a real one. I'd name it Bloop. I don't know. It just looks like a bloop. Maybe Sir Bloopleton would be a little less demeaning. Anyways, looking great as always. On the ball; as always. I think it's gonna be a great season. I'm here for it.
The cat would recognise it as a baby and get all maternal - or paternal.
The scene where they communicate via hand signals, was completely ad libbed. That's the chemistry they both have.
The TARDIS materializing is really loud but between the perception filter and Donna’s known penchant for missing important alien events, it makes perfect sense she didn’t hear it pop up behind her as she was walking away.
Hello Emme!😊 So, you want to adopt an Adipose?😆 That was hilarious when The Doctor and Donna finally meet up behind glass!🤣🤣 I forgot about Rose showing up at the end. Great reactions to the season 4 opener, Emme!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I just saw Baby Reindeer, and now re-watching this episode I immediately recognized her.
Scottish person here! 👋
It’s true, specifically it’s ‘’purple’ burglar alarm’ that many of us struggle to say. I think it’s to do with the number of letter rs and ls one after the other 😅😅
But your R's are so pretty sounding.
“Bright eyed and bushy tailed.” 😊
I love your cat in the background! 😊
Donna is a fan favorite companion and I think this season is often regarded as the best one.
Good thought on the overlapping universes. Won't say if you're right or not, but that's not a place most peoples' heads would go.
And yeah, this is easily one of the best season openers in the modern show. Donna being an established character that everyone was happy to see again immediately helped a lot, but it's still a strong, low-stakes and fun outing to shows off the dynamic with the companion perfectly.
When I worked for the BBC, our big boss was (in real life) Miss Foster’s husband. One of my colleagues got an official warning from HR for drunkenly calling him a c*** 😂
I am just surprised you didn’t recognize the Grandfather from the Christmas episode. You used to be able and maybe still can buy Adipose dolls.
I've been waiting for you to react to this episode, ever since you mentioned that you had hoped Donna would stay with the Doctor, when watching The Runaway Bride. I bet you're glad she changed her mind.
Love Bernard Cribbins at the end , sadly missed . Donna is just what the Doctor ordered and a mysterious appearance by Rose . Catherine Tate and David Tennant make a great team and there is plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks .
Doctor Donna is also my favourite era for Doctor Who, not to say there's not great stuff before it or after, I just gelled with their chemistry really well!
Donna is without a doubt my favourite companion (season 5 has my favourite Tardis group) she is so much like the rest of us when it comes to dealing with the Doctor. You don't want the dangers but you love the adventure.
It feels really weird seeing this episode of Doctor who, with the great Bernard Cribbins who has sadly passed away last year
Emme, now that it won't be a spoiler, check out a couple videos where David Tennant was a guest on the Catherine Tate show
Donna's back, Wilf is back... All is good in the world.
Finally we can stop pretending Donna was a one time thing xD
By far the best opening so far, just glorious. Been so looking forward to this one. Will of course be mentioned by others, but you saw Wilf (Bernard Cribbins) in the xmas ep.
Your doubletake at seeing Catherine Tate in the credits was so good. And the Adipose are adorable. :)
Man, I remember the 2008-2010 era when the Adipose were *all over* fandom.
the doctor donna team. a remarkable season, no wrong turns here, left or right, it's pretty awesome.
what? me? foreshadowing? never!
one of my favourite episodes and the little aliens are so cute! i love your reactions!! 🩷
Those left turns with Rose suddenly appearing huh. 👀 Can't wait.
The window bit reminds me of the more taut (and fraught) one in _42._
My favorite 2 parter isn't very far away. Peak Sci fi!
Hey, who turned out the lights??
Wilf scenes will make you cry for happiness❤. I don’t think this is the best era but it is entertaining
Welcome to the golden age of companions. Donna is the absolute best.
Yessss we've reached my favourite season 😍😍
Rest in peace Bernard cribbins he was amazing❤
Not sure if they're still around but they definitely made Adipose Baby stress toys back in the day.
Yeah i saw one in a doctor who shop.
Probably already mentioned but Tate and tenant improvised the mime scene
Friendship goals.
11:25 This part is so silly. I love it! 😁
you're gonna love grampa wilfred even more, when you have seen the whole show
he's the best
Welcome to what is IMHO the best season of Doctor Who
It was the first new season I saw after I became a fan.
Such a fun opener to one of the best Doctor/companion duos in history. Definitely keep your eyes and ears open this season, Emme! There's a LOT of mysteries sprinkled in throughout 👀
By the way, are you resuming Torchwood any time soon? No immediate rush but I've got to say Season 2 is a major improvement over most of season 1, lots of shocks and surprises to be found in that one too! Having the same showrunner for both Torchwood and Doctor Who really benefits them in the long term, plus it honestly does find its stride in seasons 2 and 3 after the sometimes wobbly first season 😅
Children of Earth is quite possibly the best piece of media within the Doctor Who universe.
@ThomasCostigan Couldn't agree more, it's a perfect story that could easily fit into Doctor Who but benefits so much more from being in a more mature spin-off like Torchwood.
those things coming out of people CREEPED ME OUT! 😳😬 enjoyed your reaction 👍