[JMT1985]

I thoroughly enjoyed Ncuti's first full episode as the Doctor. The programme seems to be returning to form. It will be interesting to see the overnights for this episode if anyone has access.

It was a rather nice, fun fantasy episode with some goblins, a link to Christmas, even a bit of singing and dancing thrown in for a laugh, and some amazing SFX.

RTD is certainly making No.15 different to previous incarnations, which is really making the most of a central character that can change.

Of course, this morning the anti-BBC commentators on the DM's forum have launched into a tirade about 'wokery'. I don't know what's 'woke' about goblins.

I really enjoyed 15th's first outing too - I really like his personality and energy, feels so right for 2024 onward.

Overnight figures shouldn't be even considered, as overnight figures mean nothing now - it is the 7 day consolidated and later the 28 day final total which mean anything.

The overnight figures are in, and just as I expected, Doctor Who pulled in a respectable 4.7 million overnight. Perfect figure for Christmas Night.

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