Doctor Who 3 - families

[Hobbit]

According to Auntie Beeb, Martha's family will feature in the new season of Doctor Who. There seem to be two schools of thought among us Sad Fans -

a) <shrug> fair enough doesn't worry me. I loved Jackie and Micky and Pete.

b) WTF!!! For a guy who doesn't do domestic he seems to spend a lot of time with his assistants' families. Whywhywhy???

Opinions?

[Adam J Purcell]

Yes, I read that somewhere a few weeks ago. I can't remember where (I'm pretty sure it was an RTD interview, though, so carried some weight) but it was suggested that Martha's family won't play nearly as big a role as Rose's. Martha is older and more self sufficient (probably not even living with her parents anymore but I can't remember if that was said outright).

I don't think we need worry yet, we may only see them once or twice (I certainly hope so!) I also think they may also be a little more middle class than Jackie and Mickey, so may grate less and probably be rather more boring (a reason not to see them too often!)

[Adam J Purcell]

I've only just noticed the news piece on the BBC Doctor Who site that may have prompted this thread!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/news/jones.shtml

Not only a mother and father this time but also and brother and sister! There's another reason not to feature them too often - 5 of them?! It was crowded enough with Jackie, Mickey and (occasionally) Pete. Five?!

Five?!

[lordsummerisle]

Dad looks a bit of a hard bastard. There'll be no messin' with his baby girl in no damn fool blue box while he's around.

[Hobbit]

Dad looks a bit of a hard bastard. There'll be no messin' with his baby girl in no damn fool blue box while he's around.

Was that to be read in a BA Baracas-y type of voice?

[lordsummerisle]

Could have been.

"I ain't gettin' in no damn fool time machine, sucker".

"No problem, Mr. Jones. Just drink this cup of tea ......"