Tony, On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:39:58 +1000, Tony Smith wrote: > I could do without the "let's pop home & see mum" aspect as well. Yes, and the TARDIS was always been temperamental and they usually didn't end up where/when they wanted - there have been too many arrivals on target recently! It's also the first time since the very first series that the companions have had family / friends or indeed a life outside of the TARDIS - they have always been cut off from their past while travelling with the Doctor, although they sometimes return to their former life afterwards. Cheers, Howard Winter St.Albans, England -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist