Until, that is, one fateful day in 2005.
Doctor Whowas a massive part of my childhood.
We used to holiday in Wales, where we’d visit theDoctor Whoexhibition at Llangollen.
(Yes, videos were still a thing.)
His reputation never recovered.
By the time I went to university, it seemed as though my interests would always be niche.
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At least, it did… until 2005.
Was it the same?
No, but I understood that was why it worked.
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Christopher Eccleston was perfect, and I had tears in my eyes by the end.
I dressed as Eccleston’s Ninth Doctor to a fancy dress birthday party.
My friends and housemates were amused at my excitement.
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Now, though, the show was popular, and everybody wanted to talk about it.
“My childhood’s back,” I remember saying, “and this time it’s cool.”
I remember excitedly explaining.
The years have passed, andthose very “uncool” things I loved are now mainstream.
My wife rolled her eyes at my tears.
in a box wanders the galaxy.
Long may they travel.
I think it’s time for me to turn on the TV.Doctor Whobeckons.
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