Blink

At my age, I have been watching the Doctor avidly for 40 odd years and, like everyone have had favourite stories. They've all just been blown out of the water.

Moffatt had written probably the best episodes from the previous two series of the re-incarnated Doctor in "Girl In The Fireplace" and the scary "Empty Child", so I had great hopes of "Blink" when I saw he was the writer. I wasn't disappointed.

If you like science fiction, or even if you like traditional British horror, watch this brilliantly performed and written episode. And, oh yes, "Don't turn your back. Don't look away. And don't Blink".

So in Series 2 they tried a "non doctor centric" episode. While this idea was intriguing and gave a different dynamic to the series, the writing, in particular the disappointing "absorbaloff", wasn't quite up to scratch (don't get me wrong it was still a great episode!). However, this time round, they appear to have honed their skills and come up with one of the best episodes yet, certainly one of the highlights of this series.

The format of this episode gave us a break from prosthetics, animal heads and spaceships and produced a extremely clever and frightening episode. It was superbly acted by Carey Mulligan (Sparrow) and if she were to return in future it would be great, she fit into the Doctors universe with perfect ease. I look forward to other "non doctor centric" episodes in the future. I also look forward to more episodes written by Steven Moffat, easily one of the best writers the show has.

There aren't many superlatives I can use, that haven't been mentioned before, but this episode, even now, is still one of the high points in the show's history, classic or new.

The series so far, has actually been very strong on the whole, the three weaker stories clumped together, Daleks and Lazarus, have been the only misfits in what's been a clever, bold and imaginative series. With Human Nature and The Family of Blood the series had again hit the very highest form, and Blink proves to be even better, a masterpiece.

Blink made such an impact, I can remember actually watching it, what I had for food and drink, where I sat, it was that memorable.

It's creepy, it's funny, it's totally and insanely imaginative. I love the characters, I love the creation of the Weeping Angels, but....the wasted opportunity of not bringing back Sally Sparrow remains my only gripe, but Who knows, maybe one day we'll see a return.

Two of my favourite episodes of all time are two Doctor light episodes, this number 1, and number 2 turn left. They work now and then.

10/10 Perfection!!!

I walk past some of the statues used every day, and I STILL LOOK AND WONDER!!!!

Wow! After last week's "The Family of Blood", I was expecting a "filler" episode before the series moved into position for the exciting run towards the finale. "Blink" proved to be a superbly imaginative, and downright scary, delight from the always creative Steven Moffat.

An episode which managed to grip the viewer in a steel vice of mystery, intrigue and behind-the-sofa terror, "Blink" avoided the disappointment of "Love & Monsters" while still managing to keep The Doctor and Martha's appearances to the bare minimum.

Carey Mulligan is gorgeously scrumptious as the girl in peril, Sally Sparrow. Mulligan is pure companion material and captivates the viewer with her plight. Lucy Gaskell is also extremely pleasing as Sparrow's friend, Kathy.

Moffat even manages to throw in some fan-pleasing / teasing lines, including one about police box dimensions. Forum dwellers will probably love this magic touch.

Oh, this scores another 10 out of 10. Loved this episode to bits. Thoroughly clever stuff! I'm off to move some statues right now...

Have you ever sat down to watch TV, and by a completely unexpected twist of fate, stumbled across something so utterly brilliant that it leaves you speechless? Entirely possible... but even less likely when you're watching a program you like, and think you know, and intended to watch just because its on every week. Honestly, I don't watch much TV; I know and like Doctor Who, but this episode just totally ambushed me. It really, really shows how excellent TV can be, and just how rubbish most TV is. I was on the edge of my seat by the end. Its pretty much a completely independent standalone episode, no prior knowledge or interest of Dr Who assumed. Its thrilling, relentless, ingenious, terrifying, and, once more because it deserves it, absolutely ingenious. Solid gold TV brilliance, and all the more amazing that I found it in the stale Saturday night line-up. Seek it out!