The Sunday Summary #1

So let’s begin the inaugural “Sunday Summary”

The Doctor Who Finale

All I can say is wow, what a send off for the second series. I’ve been mightily impressed by David Tennant (far better than Christopher Eccleston) and Bille Piper (she just oozes girl power), and I’m sad that the season has ended. But, this final fling contained Daleks, Cybermen, and a tasty teaser to keep us all gripped. Roll on Christmas!

To hear more about the episode, then download the free commentary from the BBC website, featuring input from Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner and Phil Collinson.

Go here: “Doomsday” (21 Mb)

The World Cup

This spectacle will be coming to an end soon, but what a ride it has been. It’s been a sensational tournament, eclipsing Japan 2002 easily. There has been goals, cheating, whinging and red cards abound, it has been brilliant.

Though I’m welsh, I was backing the English team to the end, and if it wasn’t for Christiano Ronaldo and his less-than-honest Portuguese team mates, England may very well be in the final tonight. I’m just glad that Germany hammered them 3-1 last night.

But that’s by-the-by now, for tonight we have the big one: France vs. Italy. Though I’d love France to beat Italy (for the sake of Thiery Henry, one of my favourite players), I just can’t see it happening. Italy has been phenomenal this World Cup, and I can’t see France being able to withstand the pressure. Oh well.

Anyway, I say best of luck to both teams; and to everyone else, enjoy the greatest game on Earth!

John Prescott Under The Cosh

Well, what a week for the Deputy PM. He’s never been shy of creating some scandal, but his apparent incestuous relationship with Philip Anschutz may be the final nail in his coffin. I always enjoyed his blustering attitude; he always tried to keep his connection with the working class of the land. But the lifestyle he has now is so far removed from his (supposed) roots, that it is hard to ignore.

See you on the other side Mr. Prescott.

And that, as they say, is that.