Alright, so some people have major issues with Ms. Piper (far right, above) and the sidekick part she played during the “rebirth” of the Doctor Who series with Christopher Eccleston and later David Tennant (center, above), but as the Brits might say, “buggers to them.” Piper is just as responsible for the uber popularity the New Who series has garnered across the world as the two doctors; her acting and charm certainly helped carry the day in several episodes and there’s a reason why fans have clamored for her return since the last episode of season 2, “Doomsday.” Show-writer/producer R.T. Davies (RTD) has spilled little about Piper’s glorious return but no doubt many of us will have our eyes peeled when the 4th season of the Doctor’s time travels hits the UK and the Sci-Fi channel. This being the rumored last hurrah for Mr. RTD (and quite possibly for Mr. Tennant, too), it makes perfect sense he’s bringing back the companion that re-started our infatuation with the Doctor and his Tardis. It promises to be a wild 13 episode romp.
Unfortunately, I can’t stand following a TV series week-to-week (Sarah Connor Chronicles was my last foray into this unknown vehicle and my patience wears thin). As I’ve done before, I’ll probably pass on the season entirely until it hits those wonderful DVDs later in Nov. (get those preorders ready!) and plan to take it in during my well-needed Winter break after another round of law school finals. No better way to spend the winter than with the Doctor!
