Chalky, Shirt, Tigger and Enigma…

…The Third Degree

Doctor Who was definitely experiencing a renaissance. To experience the joys of Rose, the first episode of the completely brand spanking new series starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper, Chalky, Shirt and Tigger had gathered at Shirt’s abode to witness television history. (see CDS…First Night Nerves)

The following year, Series 2 of the New Who commenced with New Earth and Chalky, Shirt, Tigger, Enigma, Scooby, Lupine, Aunt Beru, Gwyneth and Jabe crowded into Enigma and Scooby’s flat for the joy of David Tennant and Billie Piper battling the return of Cassandra and diseased zombies. (see CDS…Second Thoughts)

And now, 2 years after the first such gathering, Series 3 was to begin. Billie had departed and David’s Tenth Doctor was to be joined by brand spanking (oo-er missus) new companion Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman.

Chalky, Shirt, Tigger and Enigma acknowledged the now traditional first episode party by gathering at Shirt’s abode. Lupine and Aunt Beru were sunning themselves in Finland, and Scooby had prior engagements, so the foursome settled down in Shirt’s lounge with plates of carbohydrates and fizzy drinks anticipating the beginning of Smith and Jones. Shirt had even made Dalek cookies for the occasion.

The episode progressed and Martha’s hospital was transported to the Moon, a Plasmavore sucked blood and the rhino-like (but not at all Sontaran-like) Judoon scanned all and sundry. Tigger got shushed for becoming vocally involved in the episode and then indignant when Chalky and Shirt began talking instead.

Eventually the episode finished. BBC3 was switched on and ‘Doctor Who Confidential’ played on as the gang discussed the merits of the opening episode. Tigger and Enigma was appalled that the Doctor had kissed yet another companion, although this seemed to stem mainly from jealousy at Freema getting to kiss David Tennant rather than any traditional fan opposition to the Doctor kissing girls (as there had been with Grace and Rose before). They then proceeded to complain that the BBC should have a ‘Maria/Joseph’ style show to find the new companion (an idea that Tigger decided she should get paid for) so they could both audition, with Enigma hoping her ‘rock chick’ angle would bring a breath of fresh air to the series.

After scoffing a bit more food, Shirt whipped out his brand spanking new ‘Doctor Who and the Dalek’ Spinomatic ^TM Game (oo-er) and after arguing over who got to be the Doctor, Martha, K9 and Captain Jack, proceeded to play a (very long) game of jumping around a board after pressing the amazing Spinomatic^TM to get a number.

Desperate for the company of Bendy Bob again (see CDS…Invasion VII) Tigger and Chalky campaigned for Shirt to allow Enigma to experience the delights of “The Big Taboo”.

Eventually it was time to go home and Chalky and Tigger dropped Enigma off home leaving Shirt to muse of the merits of Ms Jones.

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