I read all your excellent analyses and very interesting they were, too!
I have my suspicions as to the nature of the cliffhanger ... but it seems rather soon for that, assuming we're thinking the same thing because I thought he was going to be around for the whole of S6. Although I've been thinking that perhaps it's time for a mid-series regeneration. (But I had mid-S7 in mind rather than mid-S6, because if the rumours about Alex Kingston are true, then she'll get to travel with two Doctors).
But I'm also with you on the idea that they might want to move the show to the autumn, permanently. But if that is the case, then my personal preference would be for a couple of specials in the spring and summer and a full series in the autumn. Yeah, I know. Being greedy.
The Beeb is always putting the screws on with regard to prodution costs. But I think S5 is the first time I've actually noticed that on screen.
ETA: The actors aren't involved in the tour, they'll be using filmed inserts AFAIK.
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I have my suspicions as to the nature of the cliffhanger ... but it seems rather soon for that, assuming we're thinking the same thing because I thought he was going to be around for the whole of S6. Although I've been thinking that perhaps it's time for a mid-series regeneration. (But I had mid-S7 in mind rather than mid-S6, because if the rumours about Alex Kingston are true, then she'll get to travel with two Doctors).
But I'm also with you on the idea that they might want to move the show to the autumn, permanently. But if that is the case, then my personal preference would be for a couple of specials in the spring and summer and a full series in the autumn. Yeah, I know. Being greedy.
The Beeb is always putting the screws on with regard to prodution costs. But I think S5 is the first time I've actually noticed that on screen.
ETA: The actors aren't involved in the tour, they'll be using filmed inserts AFAIK.