Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Fireplaceman · 31st October 2006, 10:13 PM

This evening, and for the second year in a row, Doctor Who has won all three of the main National Television Awards in the UK. Tennant for Best Actor, Piper for Best Actress, and Dr Who for Best Drama. Despite the awards ceremony happening over the past couple of hours, it doesn't get televised until tomorrow evening, showing at primetime on the BBC's rival channel ITV. The awards are voted for by the public.

Dave · 1st November 2006, 02:18 AM

Who votes for these things? I didn't!

I avidly watch Doctor Who and love it, but I would hesitate to say it was the best thing on TV. On the other hand, it doesn't have a huge amount of competition does it? Everything else is some kind of reality TV, there is very little drama. I heard that Noel Edmonds got an award for 'Deal or No Deal'. I just don't get that quiz programme, it's more tedious than playing 'backwards bingo', and that takes the shine off any award 'Doctor Who' has won.

Nesacat · 1st November 2006, 02:24 AM

As someone who watches little or no television at all I'm very glad for Dr Who having won as it is one of the few things I do watch. A friend in the UK tapes all the episodes and sends them along to me. Hooray for the Dr.

SpaceShip · 1st November 2006, 07:59 AM

Dr Who has been going for a long long long long time - well he would do, wouldn't he - he's a time lord. Anyway, it's about time it did well at an awards ceremony. Well done all at Dr Who. Congratulations.

Briareus Delta · 1st November 2006, 08:08 AM

Well done, Doctor Who. Well deserved.

Loner · 1st November 2006, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

I heard that Noel Edmonds got an award for 'Deal or No Deal'. I just don't get that quiz programme, it's more tedious than playing 'backwards bingo', and that takes the shine off any award 'Doctor Who' has won.

Seriously? A host of Deal or No Deal? I don't get it either.
I don't think it takes the shine off the Dr Who award. I think "Thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster that something worthy has placed itself in the way of this arbitrary award!"

Dave · 1st November 2006, 08:46 AM

Sorry, I think I was in a bad mood when I posted that earlier. It deserves the award if voted for by the general public, rather than industry lovies, and two years in a row is incredible. Even more incredible how popular it is now compared to the days when it was axed.

Fireplaceman · 1st November 2006, 09:37 AM

It's getting embarrassing now: twenty-six-years of classic Who and not one award; two years of New Who ... how many awards is that, now?!

HoopyFrood · 3rd November 2006, 10:06 PM

Aw, I'm very glad...I do love Dr Who...Can't wait until the Christmas Special....Catherine Tate! I laughed so loudly at the end of the last series when she randomly turned up in the Tardis! Love her, love David Tennent...genius.
Ahem...anyway...awards...yes...Wahey!

lordoftime · 3rd November 2006, 11:08 PM

I am happy to hear the news, naturally. The honors are well deserved.

31st October 2006, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fireplaceman Timelord.co.uk Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Argyll and Bute Posts: 9	Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" This evening, and for the second year in a row, Doctor Who has won all three of the main National Television Awards in the UK. Tennant for Best Actor, Piper for Best Actress, and Dr Who for Best Drama. Despite the awards ceremony happening over the past couple of hours, it doesn't get televised until tomorrow evening, showing at primetime on the BBC's rival channel ITV. The awards are voted for by the public.

1st November 2006, 02:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,532	Re: Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" Who votes for these things? I didn't! I avidly watch Doctor Who and love it, but I would hesitate to say it was the best thing on TV. On the other hand, it doesn't have a huge amount of competition does it? Everything else is some kind of reality TV, there is very little drama. I heard that Noel Edmonds got an award for 'Deal or No Deal'. I just don't get that quiz programme, it's more tedious than playing 'backwards bingo', and that takes the shine off any award 'Doctor Who' has won.

1st November 2006, 02:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nesacat The Cat Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,660	Re: Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" As someone who watches little or no television at all I'm very glad for Dr Who having won as it is one of the few things I do watch. A friend in the UK tapes all the episodes and sends them along to me. Hooray for the Dr.

1st November 2006, 07:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
SpaceShip Outta sight Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Sussex Posts: 918	Re: Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" Dr Who has been going for a long long long long time - well he would do, wouldn't he - he's a time lord. Anyway, it's about time it did well at an awards ceremony. Well done all at Dr Who. Congratulations. Last edited by SpaceShip; 1st November 2006 at 08:10 AM.

1st November 2006, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Briareus Delta Misunderstood Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Torfaen Posts: 337	Re: Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" Well done, Doctor Who. Well deserved.

1st November 2006, 08:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,532	Re: Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" Sorry, I think I was in a bad mood when I posted that earlier. It deserves the award if voted for by the general public, rather than industry lovies, and two years in a row is incredible. Even more incredible how popular it is now compared to the days when it was axed.

1st November 2006, 09:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fireplaceman Timelord.co.uk Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Argyll and Bute Posts: 9	Re: Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" It's getting embarrassing now: twenty-six-years of classic Who and not one award; two years of New Who ... how many awards is that, now?!

3rd November 2006, 10:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
HoopyFrood The rest is silence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,662	Re: Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" Aw, I'm very glad...I do love Dr Who...Can't wait until the Christmas Special....Catherine Tate! I laughed so loudly at the end of the last series when she randomly turned up in the Tardis! Love her, love David Tennent...genius. Ahem...anyway...awards...yes...Wahey!

3rd November 2006, 11:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
lordoftime My name is Infernus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 154	Re: Dr Who wins top 3 "National TV Awards" I am happy to hear the news, naturally. The honors are well deserved.

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