Is Doctor Who the most popular SciFi show today? April 4, 2007
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Though Doctor Who gets short shaft in North America, if recent numbers are accurate –
Doctor Who isn’t just popular, it could well be THE MOST POPULAR SCIFI SHOW on Earth currently airing.
BBC is reporting that 8.2 million viewers watched the season three (or 30 ) premiere.It marked the premiere of a new assistant for the Doctor with the debut of Freema Agyeman.
At 8.2 million viewers Doctor Who is likely more popular than any recent episode of BSG or Stargate SG-1 or even Stargate Atlantis.
Apparently SciFi channel will be picking up the new season later this year but why should American wait? Why can’t the US get Doctor Who at the same time (or maybe a one day delay so BBC has bragging rights?).
Real die-hards are unlikely to wait till later this year and will find other means/methods to get the episodes they want to see. The BBC and SciFi would be well served to provide the content that viewers want quickly or risk missing out.
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Lol, Americans can get Doctor Who at the same time as us, as soon as they learn to start premiering their Hollywood movies/TV shows in the UK on the day of THEIR release.
No withholding your cake and eating ours, thanks. π
I’m all for that! Maybe since so many corporations are going global now there is hope for the future. Meanwhile, we have Bittorrent.:)
The rest of us in the Land of Oz are awaiting our fill π What season are you guys up to, BTW?
I’m not sure where the US is up to, they’ve been showing series 2 on SciFi, don’t know when 3 will come. The UK just showed the first ep in series 3.
This new season of Doctor Who is actually season 29, not 30 like you report. *smile*
I agree with GrantTLC, when we don’t have to wait for the American TV and film output then you shouldn’t have to wait for ours.
the new season isn’t airing here localy, but the older seasons are… and I have to agree, Dr. Who is by far the best sci-fi ever made
(that coming from the USA, too!)
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I totally meant 29! I am only a recent Who fan so you’ll have to forgive me:)
Your forgiveness is assured. I was just being picky. Besides, you were only one season out, I bet most people wouldn’t know there’s been 20-odd seasons of the show.
At least we get Doctor Who here in the USA, albeit delayed. Still no sign of Torchwood or the Sarah Jane Adventures, though.