Coronavirus #34 - The Omicron Factor

So, we're back to mandatory masks in public transport and shops, along with self-isolation for all close contacts of those with this new variant. As yet, we don't know how much Omicron can beat the vaccine - I suspect it might allow for the vaccinated to be infected but not hospitalised. But better safe than sorry.

58 Years of 'Doctor Who'

I've been monitoring the viewing figures of the show for a number of years now and the trend is rather concerning.

A continuous decline across the Whittaker era - the show is at ratings last seen in the McCoy era. It is a very different TV market now, don't get me wrong, but people have turned off in droves.

Ultimately, Russell T Davies is a man I trust to turn things around; he knows what works. Because if he isn't, we'll be back in the wilderness with no TV Doctor Who at all. Which would be a real shame.

I see "The Abominable Snowmen" is next to be animated - I watched the first episode of "Galaxy Four" and it holds up pretty well despite being over 50 years old.

In any event, happy 58th anniversary!

Edit 28/11: The graph is in a way not comparing apples with apples; the headline figure for the post-2005 era is Day+7 i.e. those watching live or within a week. Day+28 figures are seemingly about the same as for the Capaldi era, although we don't have those yet for "Flux". But it would be nice to have more people watching the show.

Remembrance 2021

For those who gave so much in war, you will never be forgotten.

Let us work towards a more peaceful and just world to ensure your sacrifices do not have to be repeated.