[Shrek Baby]

I really enjoyed Rose in the two series she was in, but I have to say Martha has done more for me in one series than Rose did in two (plus a Christmas Special).

I have rewatched all three series and I just can't get past Rose being so unintelligent. As a character I think she got much more out of her travels with the Doctor - she needed to be more worldly/universally wise and I think she finished up a much better person when she and the Doctor departed in Doomsday.

Martha has intelligence, better looks, and has a very different relationship with the doctor. She demands answers from him (Gridlock) whereas Rose was content with cryptic nonsense (The End of the World). I think the Doctor and Martha bring the best out of each other and that, in my opinon is the main point. The Doctor led Rose - yes she had her moments - but the Doctor was clearly the leader. The Doctor and Martha have more an even balanced relationship and I hope the two remain partners for a couple more series.

Catherine Tate's Donna on the other hand provides the Doctor with a constant negativity as she battles him and argues with him. It provides a dynamic we haven't seen before but I don't think I will enjoy it. A more even partnership is crucial for me and Martha wins every time!