Doctor Who: 12 Cool Details Russell T Davies Just Revealed About New Earth & Gridlock
1. The Fate Of Novice Hame Is Revealed (And A Major Doctor Who Star Makes A Comeback)
If you don't want to be spoiled, please watch the above video first!
Alternatively, read on for a brief summary.
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As has become tradition with these Doctor Who watch-along events, a brand-new piece of Who content has been created for fans to chew on.
In this case, Davies himself wrote a ten-minute scene depicting the final moments of Novice Hame (with actress Anna Hope reprising the role), the Catkind nun who we first met in New Earth, before she re-appeared in Gridlock as the Face of Boe's carer.
The scene features Hame on her deathbed, reminiscing about her life, and teasing that she has a secret to reveal. In the end though, she doesn't reveal it, leaving us all in suspense. Damn you Davies!
The best thing about this though is that it features a rather special guest star... David Tennant himself! The actor pops up as the Tenth Doctor for a few lines of dialogue towards the end of the scene, staying with Hame in her final moments.
It's really touching stuff, and it was delightful to re-visit an oft-forgotten character like Hame, even for this short amount of time. And seeing Tennant appear in Doctor Who again - as well as hearing Murray Gold's music - chills. Big thanks to all involved!
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Got any thoughts on New Earth and Gridlock? Where do you rank them within the Tennant era? Let us know in the comments section!