Main enemy: Coincidentally, the Doctor's most common alias is, This story takes place immediately after an unchronicled encounter with "some angry. About to enter, they are contacted by Amy, who explains the building schematics don't have an upstairs. The Lodger is a unique story as it takes place on Earth and the Doctor has lost his TARDIS and Amy. To ease Craig's uncertainty, the Doctor prepares omelettes for the two of them, using a strange array of ingredients. Indeed, the Tenth Doctor is far more confident in his knowledge of the game and his abilities. Adapted from: This leaves the Doctor trapped on Earth as he awaits the return of his TARDIS. Format: Before he can pull his head back in to set the proper course, a jolt pushes the Doctor outside as the door closes and the TARDIS dematerialises, with a screaming Amy still inside. However, a new time loop then starts; Craig momentarily is stuck repeating his shock about the Doctor's comment but snaps out of the time loop thanks to his knowledge about it. Gareth Roberts revealed in an interview in. The Doctor tells Craig that he cannot see himself living anywhere else except this flat, just like him, calling a better town a dump to reinforce his statement. Release details The TARDIS materialises in a park in Colchester. However, Sophie subtly tries to have Craig ask her to stay, but Craig points out that they're only having pizza. Elsewhere, the Doctor has returned to his room and finishes the scanner, but the readings for the second story appear normal, a fact which disturbs him. Craig tells the Doctor that Sophie is coming over and asks the Doctor to keep out of the way for the evening for he is planning to profess his love for Sophie. The Doctor encourages Craig to touch the console and focus on the reason he doesn't want to leave — Sophie. This was useful for contemporaneous readers. Stepping into the entrance hallway, the Doctor wonders who lives in the upstairs flat; Craig explains that he doesn't really know, but the tenant tends to keep to himself and stay quiet. Yet a number of the beats in the eight-page comic make their way into the televised story. Next → Printed in: Edit. Craig overhears the Doctor through the wall, and just as the Doctor had told Amy, all that can be heard are silly sentences formed of random words. This contrasts with the Eleventh Doctor's awkwardness — which later episodes suggest may have been an act — and his apparent disdain for wine. THE LODGER. Craig then explains that Sean means where on the football field is the Doctor best at playing. • Conducted and orchestrated by Ben Foster  The Doctor is given permission to terminate a client. The Doctor wears a football kit, playing for, The Doctor playing football in the episode is a coincidental reference to the fact that Matt Smith originally wanted to become a professional footballer before a back injury, caused him to focus on acting instead. The TARDIS shakes more violently and the Doctor orders Amy to use the zigzag plotter on the console to stabilise it. The episode also gave Matt Smith the opportunity to play football, which would have become his profession before he went into acting. Craig gets himself hyped up, determined to tell Sophie his feelings for her the next time they meet. In the scene where the Doctor takes a shower , he can be heard singing "La donna è mobile," the Duke of Mantua's canzone from act 3 of Giuseppe Verdi 's 1851 opera Rigoletto . Wanted: new man to replace the previous, uh, Tennant. Its setting is something of a throwback to the previous era of Russell T Davies—the sort of mundane, present-day world which formed the bedrock of those years, and which this season seems to have deliberately avoided until now. Based on writer Gareth Roberts' 2007 comic strip of the same name, this week's Doctor Who saw the TARDIS go haywire as the Timelord touched down in … Original theme music by Ron Grainer  Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013. The Lodger Amy's Choice As Craig cleans up, he decides to investigate the rot; he momentarily hesitates to touch it. The years seen in this section may seem decidedly "off". Craig explains that they work together at a call centre. Picking them up, he rushes to the door, opening it and saying "I love you." As he investigates, the Doctor learns of a house on Aickman Road, with a staircase which people walk up but never come back down. However, when the Doctor turns to leave, he stopped by Craig. Writer: Buy this Doctor Who DVD on Blu-ray: UK . "Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Mickey's football side is considerably more relaxed than Craig's. Confidential: This shuts the ship down but also causes it to implode. Believing the problem may be about rent, the Doctor hands him a paper bag with some rent money in it — three thousand pounds; he tells Craig he cannot tell if the amount is too much. Synopsis The Doctor forgets to set the TARDIS controls leaving Amy trapped inside as she ends up travelling one week into the future, without the Doctor. Sophie then invites the Doctor to join them for some wine; Craig sarcastically agrees. Whereas the Eleventh Doctor tries to encourage Craig and Sophie to get together, he actively breaks up Mickey and, Both stories are resolved by an affirmation of love. The Doctor mistakes this for actual killing and begins to give a speech, but then realises his mistake and offers his assistance in football whenever they need it. Like Craig, Mickey is uncertain about what to do about his romantic life. If you can update or improve it, please do so. ← Previous I think I can see a Ryman's. Colchester, 2010; The TARDIS It featured the Tenth Doctor and Mickey Smith and served as the basis for writer Gareth Roberts' later Eleventh Doctor television story of the same name. Nevertheless, Craig still gives the Doctor a set of keys to the flat as a gift. She points out that a rot stain on the ceiling is growing before receiving a call from her friend Melina, who is upset over a recent break-up. Companion(s): It was further notable for giving readers a glimpse into Mickey's post-Christmas Invasion life. The Lodger Writhing in pain, the Doctor grabs Craig's mouth, yelling for him to shut up. GSOH, travellers welcome. The Lodger. Not the first half and the second temporal-wise, although if you slice it that way the first definitely wins by quite a bit. That night, the Doctor contacts Amy through an earpiece; he asks her what she knows about what normal human men do, finding her answers - drinking and playing football - easy to do, but boring. Contrary to common belief, season 10 kicked off in the last week of December 1972 — not in 1973, as would be expected. He notes that it was "very Aickman Road." Craig asks a bewildered Eleventh Doctor to play, whereas the Tenth Doctor actively volunteers for Mickey's squad. In the flat below, Craig Owens and his friend, Sophie, discuss their usual plans for the evening - "pizza, booze, telly." The Lodger Doctor: Later, a young man enters a house to help an elderly gentleman calling to him for assistance, so he goes up to the top floor flat. Premiere broadcast: A phone call distracts Craig, while Sophie is left embarrassed. The Ninth Doctor said the same thing to, The Doctor had previously drank wine before spitting it back out in his. Based on a comic strip of the same name, it was the third instance, after Human Nature and Dalek, of a story from another medium being directly adapted for television. Panini Comics http://www.sfx.co.uk/2010/06/10/“the-lodger”-interview/, http://www.digitalspy.com/cult/s7/doctor-who/news/a226815/matt-smith-wasnt-naked-in-doctor-who.html/, https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Lodger_(TV_story)?oldid=3073815. Official UK final viewing rates were 6.44 million viewers. (. The crack widens with brilliant light spilling out. Not knowing, the Doctor decides to find out by trying. It's up to the Doctor to work out what that force is, lest Amy be lost forever along with his home/motor. Vincent and the Doctor Inside the console room, Amy screams and grips the console as the equipment backfires and sends up sparks; she yells at the time machine, demanding to know why it won't land. Reunited with Amy back in the TARDIS, the Doctor orders her to write the note to his past self, which will eventually direct him to the flat. (, The Doctor seems to have regained the fondness for, The scene in which the Doctor surprises everyone with his skill in football bears a striking resemblance to his surprising skill when he played a game of, The centre of the faux-TARDIS resembles the actual TARDIS' control room used by the, When in the shower, the Doctor sings Verdi's ", The Doctor used tea to aid his own revival after his tenth regeneration. I didn't put my address. https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Lodger_(comic_story)?oldid=2984754, Gina expresses a desire to follow in the footsteps of singer, The Bandrigan threat is only minor, and only their vessels are seen (on Mickey's, The Doctor is savvy enough with video games to find a way to win a shoot-em-up without resorting to digital violence. Either the Timoreen, the Ha'rik, or the Skarkish will appear – primarily because these were all listed as "new aliens" to appear in, This episode will be the one that features the, As this episode is before the finale, it most likely will have a foreshadowing (like in, It is likely that this episode will lead directly into the next as, 79 Westville Road, Cardiff (Craig Owens' house), Mill Gardens, Westville Road, Cardiff (where the TARDIS tries - and fails - to materialise), Victoria Park, Canton, Cardiff (where the Doctor plays football). The Doctor returns home at the end of the day and happens upon a cat that he sent upstairs; he learns from the cat that there are many people up there who have never come back down. In interviews given in April 2011, writer Neil Gaiman revealed that his, The Doctor's bow tie is blue for this episode, despite the 2010 setting. The Doctor lands the TARDIS in present-day London, but before Rose Tyler can emerge, the TARDIS dematerialises because the Doctor forgot to lock the time settings. “The Lodger” fits right in with this off-kilter tradition, presenting Doctor Who as domestic sitcom. The Doctor must solve the mystery of a staircase that people go up but never go down. Craig then explains that if either of them needs time alone with a girlfriend or -after giving the Doctor a look over- a boyfriend, they would respect each other's privacy and stay out of the flat for the night. Producer: To solve this mystery, the Doctor must pass himself off as a normal human and s… Music: The Pandorica Opens. Mickey, Jackie Comic strip actually, Garth Roberts originally write The Lodger for Doctor Who Magazine. The Doctor calls it a stupid auto-pilot because it is unable to learn from its mistakes. Amy suggests that perhaps the Doctor could fly the ship safely, but the Doctor explains that he is too much for the ship and if he were to touch the console, it would not only blow up the ship but the entire solar system. Comic - 1 part The Doctor lands the TARDIS in present-day London, but before Rose Tyler can emerge, the TARDIS dematerialises because the Doctor forgot to lock the time settings. ← Previous Craig, who is playing darts, overhears the Doctor and looks out the peephole to see the Doctor speaking to the cat. Stunned, she opens the case and examines it. It's rather nice aside from what appears to be some very nasty dry rot in the corner of the ceiling. In fact, For the purposes of this list, "Series 4" is considered to be the. He then adds specifics with another headbutt, informing Craig about the TARDIS, unable to land. Craig confesses his love to Sophie and begs her to stay. 211 Inker: To solve this mystery, the Doctor must pass himself off as a normal human and share a flat with Craig Owens. With Amy’s role mostly limited to a few shouty scenes talking to the Doctor via a Bluetooth (how primitive), “The Lodger” was essentially a solo outing in which the Doctor plays matchmaker to pair of friends-who-should-be-more-than-friends played by James Corden, who co-created and co-starred in Gavin And Stacey, and Daisy Haggard. London, 2007 Sophie comes to the flat to speak to Craig but is drawn upstairs by a little girl asking for help. He notices a picture of Sophie and Craig taped to the refrigerator and wonders who she is. The Doctor realises Craig went to investigate the loud bang and hurries to save him; falling out of the shower, the Doctor scrambles to grab his sonic screwdriver. This is the second DWM story in a row in which a single-name alias is suggested for the Doctor (although he rejects this one). Key crew See all galleries from The Lodger (2) Related Content. When Craig wonders where the Doctor's luggage is, the Doctor assures him that it will materialise if all goes according to plan, confusing Craig even further. While the Doctor continues inspecting a variety of electrical wires for the scanner, Sophie tells him of her dreams to go to Africa and work with animals. Craig tries sending the Doctor away by asking if he had something to do elsewhere; however, the Doctor says he has nothing planned. Of course, Doctor Who can be made effectively for diddly-squat; they did it frequently in days of yore. Amy A mysterious force blocks the TARDIS — with Amy inside it — from landing, keeping it stuck in a materialisation loop. Proceeding into Craig's flat, the Doctor notices the rot stain on the ceiling and warns Craig to keep away from it, accidentally calling himself "the Rotmeister" because he's an expert in rot. Director: The Doctor slams the door in Craig's face before he can respond, returning to the scanner that he is constructing. "Doctor Who" The Lodger (TV Episode 2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. DWM Comics 128 A mysterious force blocks the TARDIS — with Amy inside it — from landing, keeping it stuck in a materialisation loop. Both unable to express their love, Sophie leaves. Production order Craig then babbles about the Doctor using the non-technological technology of Lammasteen to build his scanner to keep it hidden. While the team celebrates its win, Sean says that with the Doctor, they'll annihilate the other teams. Buy this Doctor Who DVD: UK . It's not impossible, of course, but it's marginally less … The Doctor is left on his back, looking completely shocked; he begins worrying for both Amy and the TARDIS's safety. (, The Doctor makes a piece of technology out of non-technological things, in this case a scanner made from a lampshade, bike wheel, washing line, ironing board, umbrella and a clock, just like, When the Doctor hands Craig the bag of money, he tells him, "Don't spend it all on sweets." The Lodger was a one-part comic story in the pages of DWM 368. Of course, Doctor Who can be made effectively for diddly-squat; they did it frequently in days of yore. The Doctor calls Amy at the same time, asking if she found the schematics to the flat; Craig can understand the Doctor's conversation now that he has some of the Doctor's knowledge. (The Doctor takes the fluffy pink keys from Craig. Amused, Craig decides that even through the Doctor is weird, he can cook, which is all he needs to know; he gives the Doctor a set of keys. By the end of the game, the Doctor has earned the admiration of the entire team, much to Craig's frustration. Later, Craig and Sophie snog happily, deciding that they could do anything together with their lives. Left stranded in London while he waits for Rose to catch up — only a few seconds will have passed for her — the Doctor needs somewhere to stay. Main setting: When Sophie looks up the stairs towards the girl, the door behind her seems to open itself. The TARDIS jumps a time track and moves ahead several days. The Lodger was also included as part of the Complete Series Five Bluray set, released November 8th 2010. The actor portraying his character, James Corden, was also a close friend of Matt Smith. Taken from the episode "The Lodger. 12 June 2010 To solve the mystery of the man upstairs, the Doctor faces his greatest challenge yet – he must pass himself off as a perfectly […] The Doctor half-jokes that he has a face people never stop blurting their plans out to. This is an Amy-lite episode, similar to the. David Tennant, unusual amongst other Doctors, began and ended on special episodes, not regular ones. The Doctor uses reverse psychology to make Sophie admit she doesn't want to keep working in the call centre, thereby inspiring her to look at care programs to send her abroad. Doctor Who review: The Lodger. The next day, the Doctor showers while Craig impatiently waits in the hallway for his turn; he knocks on the door, asking the Doctor how much longer he will take. It's up to the Doctor to work out what that force is, lest Amy be lost forever along with his home/motor. Next → The Doctor goes on the explain the time loop is caused by people getting burned up in the upstairs flat, which is causing the rot in Craig's ceiling. 79B Aickman Road Tracie Simpson Production code: It’s more a case of the bits with the Doctor … Realising that the Doctor is an alien, the hologram begins pulling him to the console, thinking he is the correct pilot. Story Listings Overview Classic (1963-1996) New (2005-present) Torchwood SJA Miscellaneous Craig is shocked to learn that the Doctor is a time-travelling alien, to which the Doctor calls himself the "eleventh". David A. Roach She calls him an idiot and tells him that she loves him, too, before slamming her hand on top of his. The next morning, the Doctor has prepared breakfast for Craig but finds him in a near-death state in his bedroom. Sophie would rather not bother going, asking Craig if he minds her skipping out on their plans; he has no qualms with it. Monday 6th September 2010 ( UK only ) on DVD and Blu-ray. 8. 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