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News from the British Sci-Fi World / Steven Lloyd Wilson

Trade News | August 4, 2009 | Comments (28)

Here’s a pretentious and unfair but amusing comparison. Christopher Eccleston followed up playing the Doctor with a short but memorable stint on “Heroes” and a villainous turn in the upcoming G.I. Joe. David Tennant began his post-Doctor days by starring in a version of Hamlet filmed for the BBC (co-starring Patrick Stewart) that will air in America on PBS in 2010. I shan’t blame Eccleston for cashing a few paychecks, let he who hasn’t given handjobs for crack throw the first stone. I’m sure that G.I. Joe bought him a way bigger pool than Tennant could afford from Hamlet, it’s just that Tennant’s little pool is probably more relaxing to swim in given that he didn’t have to fill it with the sobbing tears of his artistic integrity.

Elsewhere in glorious British science fiction land, John Barrowman’s (Captain Jack from “Doctor Who” and “Torchwood”) cover of “I Made It Through the Rain” is currently #14 on the UK singles chart.and rumors are circulating that he is in talks for a role in the upcoming season of “Desperate Housewives.” The original source of the rumor is Barrowman himself in a radio interview, so it’s difficult to say what the odds are that it will actually happen. If you ever have a chance to watch a Barrowman interview though, he’s spectacularly filthy. He turns absolutely everything into an innuendo. Apparently he also has a habit of exposing himself during interviews. Pajiba’s comment threads would probably be a perfectly natural habitat for Barrowman.

That said, if “Desperate Housewives” steals Captain Jack and thus nixes any future seasons of “Torchwood,” I will build an atomic weapon in my garage.


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Tennant’s little pool is probably more relaxing to swim in given that he didn’t have to fill it with the sobbing tears of his artistic integrity.

An example of why, when I see SLW's byline on anything, I drop whatever I am doing and click.

...Oh, and John Barrowman can invade my space any time, heh heh heh.

Posted by: Jerce at August 4, 2009 8:20 PM

that wasn't for crack!
who said it was?

crack is whack!
it's whack!

Posted by: gp at August 4, 2009 8:25 PM

I will build an atomic weapon in my garage.

I will fire it. Many, many, many times.

John Barrowman is a delicious treasure not to be squandered. And I maintain (in my tiny brain) that he could be bi, and he might be attracted to me if we ever met. OK, I'll try to snap back to reality here. Torchwood MUST go on with Captain Jack as played by John Barrowman. Do you hear me TV people?

As for the good Doctor Tennant, I shall wait patiently for his Hamlet.

Posted by: Cindy at August 4, 2009 8:37 PM

Oh, David Tennant...I'll be in my bunk.

Posted by: Kiddo at August 4, 2009 8:41 PM

You mention two Doctors and Captain Jack? Is "squee" a sexual term that actually means spontaneous fangirl multiple orgasms? Because I'm doing that all over myself.

Also, if I ever found myself with the possibility of a Tennant/Barrowman sandwich, I would 1) jump at the chance 2) get shagged stupid for as long as I could manage and 3) post a blog about it for the Jibettes to read and squee over for themselves.

Posted by: myysharona (formerly Sharon) at August 4, 2009 9:26 PM

Pajiba’s comment threads would probably be a perfectly natural habitat for Barrowman.

NO. No way. This place is depraved enough as is. You add Barrowman to the mix, there won't be a fetish not encountered, an orifice not violated, a position not tried.

You want to know what Pajiba would be after that? To quote Mac from Night Court: "You ever see 'The Day After'?"

Posted by: Vermillion at August 4, 2009 9:31 PM

Vermillion

I think you're causing many bunks to sway and come dangerously close to tipping over. Stop saying words like "orifice," "fetish," and "position" in the same sentence as Barrowman.

Mrowr.

Posted by: myysharona (formerly Sharon) at August 4, 2009 9:57 PM

If you want us to actually read the articles, it would be wise not to post entrancing pictures of the most attractive man alive at the top. I just spent 7.5 minutes (really) staring at David Tennant before I was able to tear myself away.

Then, when I got to the part about John Barrowman exposing himself, I just had to stop reading and start plotting to get into one of those interviews.

To sum up, this post is sending me to my bunk and I may never emerge.

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Posted by: kelly at August 4, 2009 11:31 PM

I still find it funny that Barrowman was turned down for the role of Will in Will and Grace because the producers thought he wasn't "gay enough". But then if he'd played Will he wouldn't be out beloved Capt. Jack.

Posted by: mspants at August 5, 2009 12:08 AM

I find it amusing that the headline questions whether or not to suck next to a picture of Tennant. Because any of the people here inclined to suck, most definitely would, if given a shot at Tennant.

Posted by: myysharona (formerly Sharon) at August 5, 2009 12:34 AM

Squeebeedeebeedee...

and good night, ladies. I'll be in my bunk like the rest of ya. SLW, I thank you, good sir, for the lovely contribution to my rhetorical spank-bank.

Although, maybe I should YouTube that Barrowman interview first...

Posted by: Anne (in Reno) at August 5, 2009 12:46 AM

I'll be in my bunk imagining that I am the filling in a Barrowman-Tennant sandwich.
I don't care who is gay and who isn't, I am sure we can all work something out. Hell, I'd be OK just watching.
I prefer to think of Barrowman as Capitan Jack, He'll shag anything if it is gorgeous enough..
Tennant is, and what I lack in gorgeousness I will make up for in creativity and enthusiasm.

Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at August 5, 2009 1:57 AM

For those curious about just how filthy Barrowman can get, find his Jonathan Ross tv show interview (he's also done one with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Barrowman together, but the solo one is funnier. And filthier. Marginally.) Or the one with Al Murray. Or, hell, almost anything that isn't 'Animals at Work' (that's for kids, so no naughties.)

He only exposed himself once in an interview, sadly - and it was on radio, and he had to apologise. He does tend to say/do whatever comes to him. And since he has a spectacularly dirty mind, sometimes it requires public apology. I bet his PR person's ulcers have ulcers...

I read that rumour about Desperate Housewives. He better not drop Torchwood for that clapped out, has-been show. Or else - Murdertank! (Target the housewives, not Barrowman, of course).

I saw Tennant's Hamlet (oo-er missus!) and it was good. I'm looking forward to seeing the recording.

Posted by: Tarn at August 5, 2009 4:07 AM

I went to see David Tennant's Hamlet, but alas, it was when his back was poorly and I got the understudy instead. I will watch the filmed version as I'm sure Tennant was worth watching. The understudy did well enough, but I really wanted to see how Tennant played it.

Posted by: Carrie at August 5, 2009 4:49 AM

Tarn: Did Tennant play Hamlet in tights or modern clothing? I hate it when they set Shakespeare's plays in the wrong era, but I'd suffer through it for Mr. Tennant. Then again, he's so long and skinny, tights might turn it into an unintentional comedy.

Posted by: BWeaves at August 5, 2009 8:27 AM

Does Tennant have Graves Disease? I used to have it, and the boggle eyes and ultra skinniness were a symptom. Anyone know? (It's named after Dr. Graves and it's a thyroid condition.)

Posted by: BWeaves at August 5, 2009 8:37 AM

BUNK.

I heard about the filmed version of Hamlet ages ago and cannot freaking wait.

Posted by: redfeathers at August 5, 2009 8:50 AM

BWeaves,

it was modern clothing, his costumes ranged from a suit to jeans and a tshirt to a padded coat and wool hat.

He did wear tights and those Elizabethan trunks for Love's Labours Lost, though, and he looked ok.

Posted by: Tarn at August 5, 2009 10:01 AM

Hey, let's be fair to Ecclestone here. He has spent the past 25 years working in the highest quality TV, film and stage dramas. I hardly think a few small commercial roles to give him some retirement security can wipe away Shallow Grave, Cracker, Jude, The Second Coming, etc.

Posted by: PaddyDog at August 5, 2009 10:52 AM

Oh, and while I'm here, when can we expect a review of "Being Human"?

Posted by: PaddyDog at August 5, 2009 10:58 AM

The Second Coming was excellent. Hmm, would like to watch that again actually. I can't watch the Cracker episode, I remember being too sad.

Posted by: Carrie at August 5, 2009 11:16 AM

Listen. If Eccleston is on my screen (large or small) or his voice in my ears, then I'm there. Srsly. I am completely smitten. I mean, Tennant is cute, and Barrowman too, but Eccleston... my god. Those eyes ... those ears.... I bet he'd be a wildcat in the sack, too.

(That said, I do love a dirty, dirty man, so I'll be looking for that interview later... )

Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at August 5, 2009 11:52 AM

housewives?

i'd heard scuttlebutt that he'd be the next capt. america >:)

Posted by: kikz at August 5, 2009 12:23 PM

Ahh I was listening to the radio at the time the interveiw came on. When Barrowman mentioned the Desperate Housewives thing my first thought was: "If this means no more Torchwood, the folks of Pajiba are gonna be mightily pissed".
Those of you who can get the Radio One podcast should download it - I love that it was that interview which made "I Made It Through The Rain" get a good chart position. Oh the power of Christ Moyles.

Posted by: Squeeziee at August 5, 2009 1:39 PM

I recently had the opportunity to lost 240 ugly pounds (I got divorced) and instead of taking my maiden name, our (kids and I) new legal last name will be Harkness.

My kids and I are all sci fi nerds and we needed a good indestructable last name and I refused to change my last name to "Ironman".

Posted by: Harkness68 at August 5, 2009 3:02 PM

I saw Tennant in Hamlet and met the man himself outside. We were ALL having nerdgasms, it was like the air was charged.

I think if Barrowman was within breathing distance, we'd still all be there, just rolling around squealing like pigs in poo.

Posted by: Holly at August 5, 2009 8:06 PM

"Oh the power of Christ Moyles."

.....just went to the top of my 'typos of the week' list.

"The power of Christ Moyles compels you - to buy John Barrowman's music on iTunes!"

Posted by: Tarn at August 6, 2009 7:40 AM





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