Mike Collins Tenth Doctor Opening the door, Craig and the Doctor discover that the flat is actually a spaceship. Later at the flat, Craig knocks on the Doctor's room, surprised to see him open it holding a traffic cone. Craig asks if the Doctor has ever been told he's a bit weird, to which the Doctor responds by telling him people never really stop. The Doctor finds this "very convenient". Main enemy: The actor portraying his character, James Corden, was also a close friend of Matt Smith. Vincent and the Doctor Mickey's main motivation throughout the story is to try to get some sort of functional relationship with a woman — though he seems far more capable at getting a date with Gina than Craig was with Sophie. Craig protests, as he has a business meeting to attend, but soon falls asleep. The Doctor informs Amy that unless he discovers what is causing the time loops, she and the TARDIS could be thrown off into the time vortex without any hope for return. Proceeding into Craig's flat, the Doctor notices the rot stain on the ceiling and warns Craig to keep away from it, accidentally calling himself "the Rotmeister" because he's an expert in rot. Seeing that diplomacy cannot work, the Doctor grabs Craig by the collar, saying he is going to regret what he's about to do - "First, general background". Penciller: The Doctor picks up on Craig and Sophie's feelings for each other and wonders how there got to be so many humans if they're always like this — unable to express their feelings to each other. • Title sequence by Framestore  With his towel wrapped around him, the Doctor rushes to the hall, pointing the device; however, he discovers that he grabbed Craig's electric toothbrush instead of the sonic screwdriver. Saying that he'll take the room, the Doctor is reminded by Craig that he hasn't even seen it yet. Music: The Betrothal of Sontar The televised version of The Lodger obviously features a different roommate, Craig Owens; a different girlfriend, Sophie; and a markedly different threat. Once his headache passes, he shows Craig a note that was left to him by Amy, though he admits that "his" Amy hasn't written it... yet. The next morning, the Doctor has prepared breakfast for Craig but finds him in a near-death state in his bedroom. Thus, his series actually begin in 2005, 2006 and 2007 — not 2006, 2007 and 2008 as is commonly thought. Doctor Who Series 5 Episode 11: "The Lodger" But, if the ships aren't the same, it requires some mental gymnastics to explain how 1960s humans managed to board a timeship, kill the crew, and cause it to crash. A phone call distracts Craig, while Sophie is left embarrassed. Like Craig, Mickey is uncertain about what to do about his romantic life. Believing the problem may be about rent, the Doctor hands him a paper bag with some rent money in it — three thousand pounds; he tells Craig he cannot tell if the amount is too much. Doctor: This is the second DWM story in a row in which a single-name alias is suggested for the Doctor (although he rejects this one). Premiere broadcast: The years seen in this section may seem decidedly "off". Unbeknownst to them, the "person" upstairs has overheard them and light crackles from behind the door. It’s more a case of the bits with the Doctor … Taken to the empty bedroom, the Doctor is told by Craig that he shared it with the owner, a good buddy of his, until a few months ago when an uncle he had never heard of passed away and left a large sum of money in his will to him. This is, you might say, a game of two halves. However, right as it seems Sophie has caught on and they are about to kiss, they surprised by the Doctor, who has appeared behind the sofa. Craig especially would play an integral part in the following series. Story number: To Craig's surprise, the Doctor has a reference from the Archbishop of Canterbury; the Doctor explains that he's his "special favourite". In the TARDIS, Amy stares ahead with a very confused and scared look on her face. Of course, Doctor Who can be made effectively for diddly-squat; they did it frequently in days of yore. With The Lodger, sadly, minimal expenditure yields minimal returns. The spaceship revealed on the roof of Craig's flat. "The Lodger" begins with the Doctor kicked from the TARDIS, a machine that has proven in the past to be as temperamental as an agitated lover. Adapted into: However, writer Gareth Roberts has stated that the football scene was always going to be carried over from the comic story and he began writing it prior to the casting of Smith, The 2010 FIFA World Cup England vs USA match kicked off just as. Either the Timoreen, the Ha'rik, or the Skarkish will appear – primarily because these were all listed as "new aliens" to appear in, This episode will be the one that features the, As this episode is before the finale, it most likely will have a foreshadowing (like in, It is likely that this episode will lead directly into the next as, 79 Westville Road, Cardiff (Craig Owens' house), Mill Gardens, Westville Road, Cardiff (where the TARDIS tries - and fails - to materialise), Victoria Park, Canton, Cardiff (where the Doctor plays football). Release details The Lodger Craig asks a bewildered Eleventh Doctor to play, whereas the Tenth Doctor actively volunteers for Mickey's squad. See all galleries from The Lodger (2) Related Content. Craig is shocked to learn that the Doctor is a time-travelling alien, to which the Doctor calls himself the "eleventh". Putting the silly moment behind them, the Doctor wonders about the upstairs lodger; Craig explains that nothing was wrong. Main setting: The Doctor realises Craig went to investigate the loud bang and hurries to save him; falling out of the shower, the Doctor scrambles to grab his sonic screwdriver. The TARDIS took off without the Doctor due to what was in a house that the Doctor must get into to figure out how to get the TARDIS and Amy back and that means shacking up with a … Key crew Companion(s): However, Sophie arrives to see Craig, meeting the Doctor; he greets her, letting Sophie into Craig's flat. It's definitely not the fifth moon of Cinda Calista. Craig, Sophie While the team celebrates its win, Sean says that with the Doctor, they'll annihilate the other teams. This adventure provided the first hints of the Silence's presence on Earth, though they were not seen until the following season. Novelised as: Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Waking mid-afternoon, Craig is horrified that he's late and rushes off to work. Matt Smith plays the Eleventh Doctor in the series. 211 When Craig wonders where the Doctor's luggage is, the Doctor assures him that it will materialise if all goes according to plan, confusing Craig even further. Not knowing, the Doctor decides to find out by trying. Bandrigans Glad to have met a human friend who understands him, the Doctor accepts the keys. It's rather nice aside from what appears to be some very nasty dry rot in the corner of the ceiling. The Doctor takes Sophie's keys, thinking they are for him, but Craig takes them back and explains that he is not sure if he wants the Doctor here. Hearing a loud bang from the floor above, Craig goes upstairs to check on the lodger; an old man answers the door, telling Craig that he needs no help, sending him back downstairs. He headbutts Craig, who sees memories of the Doctor's past; both are in pain from the headbutt and telepathic contact. The audience is also introduced to a new problem for the TARDIS; it cannot land somewhere where there has been numerous time loops until the source creating them has been "removed". London, 2007 This is the first time in the new series that the Doctor has definitively stated how many incarnations he has had — he tells Craig he is the eleventh. Mickey, Jackie However, remembering the Doctor's oddness has caused him nothing but headaches, Craig decides to ignore the warning and touches the rot. The Lodger. The Lodger is the eleventh episode of Series 5. This is identified as among the best series of articles produced by the Wikipedia community. A mysterious force blocks the TARDIS — with Amy inside it — from landing, keeping it stuck in a materialisation loop. However, Sophie subtly tries to have Craig ask her to stay, but Craig points out that they're only having pizza. Cover date: This shuts the ship down but also causes it to implode. Coming between the instant-classic heartbreaking drama of Vincent and the Doctor and the timey-wimey spectacular adventure of the two-part series finale, The Pandorica Opens/The Big Bang, The Lodger is a delightful “calm between the … Using the psychic paper, the Doctor presents credentials and references to convince Craig that his title is legitimate. Doctor Who review: The Lodger. CRAIG: But I only put the advert up today. Craig then babbles about the Doctor using the non-technological technology of Lammasteen to build his scanner to keep it hidden. (, When the Doctor is in the time ship, he notices the corpse of the supposed original pilot, seems concerned, then looks away and seemingly forgets. Several previous Doctors appeared in brief flashes when the Doctor knocked heads with Craig. The trio narrowly escapes into the street, where they see the spaceship appear in place of the false second floor before vanishing into oblivion. (The Doctor takes the fluffy pink keys from Craig. https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Lodger_(comic_story)?oldid=2984754, Gina expresses a desire to follow in the footsteps of singer, The Bandrigan threat is only minor, and only their vessels are seen (on Mickey's, The Doctor is savvy enough with video games to find a way to win a shoot-em-up without resorting to digital violence. As the match starts, the Doctor makes several kicks straight into the goal, showing incredible skill and talent, growing to love the game, and earning cheers from the bystanders, who chant his name. Production order Eleventh Doctor Release details Main setting: Publisher: The next day, the Doctor showers while Craig impatiently waits in the hallway for his turn; he knocks on the door, asking the Doctor how much longer he will take. Catherine Morshead Craig Owens, the man who lives in the flat below the aforementioned one with the ominous glowy door, needs a lodger for the extra room in his flat. The TARDIS shakes more violently and the Doctor orders Amy to use the zigzag plotter on the console to stabilise it. GSOH, travellers welcome. Craig asks why the Doctor is there, to which his boss explains that the Doctor went to the planning meeting as Craig's representative; thanks to him, they are now more efficient. The Doctor calls Amy at the same time, asking if she found the schematics to the flat; Craig can understand the Doctor's conversation now that he has some of the Doctor's knowledge. Report This. The Lodger Remember, however, that this list only gives the first year in which an episode from a series was broadcast. As Craig walks Sophie out, they talk about her dream and what could be keeping her here. Colourist: After getting off the phone with her, he goes out and collects parts for a scanner, returning late at night with a cart full of junk. To ease Craig's uncertainty, the Doctor prepares omelettes for the two of them, using a strange array of ingredients. Adapted from: Hearing the doorbell ring, Craig notices that Sophie forgot her keys to his flat. Reprinted in: Both of these are traits associated with the, The Doctor later finds a similar ship to the one featured here. Sophie brings the Doctor some tea and tells Craig that she is going to start working with animals as a volunteer, but Craig — blinded by anger — insists he is fine, disappointing her. Before the Doctor can return to his bedroom to get dressed, Craig invites him to fill an open spot on his pub league football team, the King's Arms, which the Doctor agrees to after, initially mistaking a pub league for a drinking competition. A lower key entry ahead of the upcoming final two-parter of this series of Doctor Who, The Lodger is a perfectly serviceable episode of the show, … Amy's Choice • Mixed by Jake Jackson, BBC Video - Doctor Who Series Five - Volume Four features Vincent and the Doctor, The Lodger, The Pandorica Opens and The Big Bang. 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