MY DREAM DOCTOR WHO GUEST STARS

Hello! Doctor Who has featured many guest stars varying from Foxes to Frank Skinner, and from Josh Dallas to Jessica Raine, and they've all been fantastic. However, there are some actors that simply haven't appeared in Doctor Who (of course). Here are 10 actors I'd love to see have a guest role (perhaps even a companion/villain) in the future.

1. Miranda Hart

Miranda was very much rumoured to be playing the 12th Doctor before the announcement of Peter Capaldi. She was also reportedly set to appear in 2011, but withdrew for unknown reasons. I feel that Miranda's comedic timing and diverse acting ability as seen in Call The Midwife would be perfectly suited for an episode of Doctor Who.

2. Jack Whitehall

I adore Jack Whitehall, he's probably one of my favourite comedians and actors of all time. I love Fresh Meat, and his character always makes me laugh. Jack Whitehall is rumoured to be appearing in Series 9, and has expressed his interest in playing a villain on the show. Jack Whitehall's ability to play 'posh', because he is 'posh', is one suited to a maniacal villain that we'd see in Doctor Who.

3. Florence Welch

Florence is, of course, the lead singer and front woman of Florence and the Machine, and is reportedly having her acting debut in the forthcoming Star Wars film. Following in the steps of musicians like Kylie, Billie Piper and John Barrowman, it would be brilliant to see Florence appear in what would be a memorable episode of Doctor Who. Otherwise, she could do what Foxes did and perform in an episode. 

4. Jessie Cave 

Jessie came into the mainstream media when she played Lavender Brown in Harry Potter, consequently starring in Pride featuring Moriarty and Umbridge, and also appearing in E4's Glue. Jessie is a brilliant actress and I'd love to see her play a one-time companion.

5. Allen Leech

Allen is probably best known for playing Tom Branson in Downton Abbey, but has since left the role. I'm a huge fan of Allen's work and find that he'd be brilliant in Doctor Who as a villain. 

6. Laura Carmichael

Laura plays Lady Edith in Downton Abbey. Her acting ability is one I've fallen in love with, and I firmly believe that Laura Carmichael would be fantastic as a Sally Sparrow-esque character. 

7. Amanda Abbington

Mary Watson. Villain. That is all. Amanda's acting ability is so amazing, I'm such a huge fan and I believe she'd be a fantastic one-off villain in Doctor Who. 

8. Helena Bonham Carter

Damn this woman terrifies me, oh gosh. Do I really need to say anything? She's so good at playing bizarre, slightly terrifying characters. Her acting ability is so intensely gripping, just imagine seeing Michelle Gomez regenerate into Helena Bonham Carter. Other than The Master/Mistress, Helena would be fantastic as a villain.

9. Tom Felton

Tom Felton is brilliant. He'd be fantastic at playing a Craig Owens type of character, but he could definitely define a character of his own. He plays a villain brilliantly, but he manages to escape the 'Draco Malfoy' typecast and plays innocent hero even better. 

10. Ruth Jones

(Here's what she actually looks like)

I love Ruth Jones' work. Gavin and Stacey and Stella are two of my favourite programmes, Ruth is a fantastic actress and she could almost definitely pull off either a level-headed protective mum fighting aliens or a slightly sinister villain with supposedly good intentions. 

Honorary Mentions

Katy Wix

Alfie Enoch

Georgina Leonidas

Rob Brydon

Maggie Smith

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TOP 10 INDIE SONGS #1

Hello! I thought I'd write about some songs that I've been listening to a lot recently. Some may not traditionally be classed as 'INDIE' but I've placed them in my indie playlist on Spotify because they have the same elements about them. I mostly found these songs from a wonderful YouTube music showcase channel called 'MorIndie'. 

MorIndie

oooh how tumblr

Anyway, here are 10 Indie/Alternative/Baroque songs that I'm currently in love with. 

1. Heartbeat - Satellite Stories 

2. Back To The Ordinary - Kid Astray

3. Holy Water - Laurel

4. Emily - San Fermin

5. Bones - Cash+David

6. Crusoe - Halcyon Drive

7. Human - Aquilo

8. Never Ends - Joel Ansett

9. Harps - Max and the Moon

10. Sunglassey - AKIINE

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REVIEWING FROOT - MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS

FROO OO OO OOT

Froot, the third album from Marina and the Diamonds has just been released, and I like it. Although, I admittedly do have mixed feelings. 

I would probably say my favourite track is Happy, but I also really love Savages, Forget and Weeds. 

My issue is, and I mean this with the greatest respect, it's difficult to listen to this album because I'm a male. I don't feel like I could tell my future wife and children that I listened to this album. I guess it's the whole concept of 'masculinity', and let's be real I'm not Marina's primary target audience, I'm probably not even her secondary target audience. However, I'm a huge fan of Marina's previous work and I do enjoy listening to her new album, FROOT. It's just a difficult listen because of this feeling that it's not suitable for a straight, white, slightly posh 17 year old male. Although, I would give FROOT 5 out of 5 stars, just because the overall concept and sound of the album is amazing, and some songs really do shine, even if others don't. Just for consideration, I would also give Electra Heart 4 out of 5 stars, and The Family Jewels a solid 5 out of 5 stars. The following will be ratings of each song on the album.

1. Happy

Happy is my favourite song on the album. It starts off solemn, yet it progresses into something so inspiring... 

"I believe in possibility, I believe someone's watching over me"

5 out of 5 stars

2. Froot

While this song is good, I can't really bare to listen to it more than once. With all due respect, it's not for me. 

"Living la dolce vita, life couldn't get much sweeter"

3 out of 5 stars

3. I'm A Ruin

OOOOO OOH OOHH YEAAAHHHHHH

"It doesn't feel right and it doesn't feel fair, when I'm planning to move on and you're still standing there"

4 out of 5 stars

4. Blue

This is such a feel good song, yet the lyrics are the complete opposite.

"For one more night, one last goodbye"

4 out of 5 stars

5. Forget

I could imagine this song playing in a classic American teen's 80's film where the group of teens are running through the bleachers. 

""I'm gonna leave the past behind, I've had enough I'm breaking free"

5 out of 5 stars

6. Gold

This song is very calm, it's just soft and nice. However, it doesn't really stand out for me.

"You can't take way the Midas' touch, so you better make a way for a Greek gold rush"

4 out of 5 stars

7. Can't Pin Me Down

I don't really know about this song, I'm still undecided. It's nice but sometimes it feels a bit too much, you know?

"Do you really want me to write a feminist anthem, I'm happy cooking dinner in the kitchen for my husband" 

4.5 out of 5 stars

8. Solitaire 

This is so The Family Jewels, You go Marina. However, it's, again, one of those songs you learn to love. 

"Hard like a rock, cold like a stone, white like a diamond, black like coal"

4 out of 5 stars

9. Better Than That

Well snap, don't mess with Marina. #sassyMarina

"She's the apple of everybody's eye with an angel voice, devil in disguise" 

4.5 out of 5 stars

10. Weeds

This is such a moving song, Marina really does rock alternative ballads. 

"You know the problem with history, it keeps coming back like a weed"

5 out of 5 stars

11. Savages

This song is such a powerful societal statement on all the corruption in our world. So many powerful lyrics, so much political commentary. Props to Marina for being skilled enough to write such an important song.

"Murder lives forever, and so does war" & "I'm not afraid of God, I am afraid of Man"

5 out of 5 stars

12. Immortal

This is such a good ending to a phenomenal album. Marina's soft vocals mixed with an intense lyrical story. Fantastic. 

"That's what we do it for, to reserve a place, it's just another part of the human race"

4.5 out of 5 stars

Congratulations to Marina for such a fantastic album. I look forward to the next. 

POTENTIAL DOCTOR WHO COMPANIONS

It's pretty obvious that Jenna Coleman is going to be leaving Doctor Who at the end of the ninth series, which is very sad #teamclara These 10 actors and actresses I have below are ones I could definitely see being The Doctor's companion. Heck, they could even play The Doctor, they're that good.

1. Laura Aikman

2. Georgina Leonidas 

3. Sophie McShera

4. Tom Rosenthal 

5. Charlotte Ritchie

6. Hannah Murray

7. Hannah Tointon

8. Jack Gleeson

9. Evanna Lynch

10. Matthew Lewis

Honorary Mentions

Lacey Turner

Shona McGarty

Alfie Enoch

Ed Speelers

Chris Ramsey

Joe Thomas

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MY TOP 10 FEEL GOOD SONGS

I love songs that make me feel upbeat and positive, songs that make me want to travel the world with my friends, songs that make me want to have a picnic, songs that make me want to dance at a party. So, I'm going to tell you my top 10 feel good songs.

DISCLAIMER: Of course THAT song by Pharrell Williams isn't on here. Kill it with fire.

1. On Our Way - The Royal Concept 

2. Dreaming - Smallpools

3. Break The Rules - Charli XCX

4. Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club

5. Falling - HAIM

6. Lifted Up (1985) - Passion Pit

7. Ain't It Fun - Paramore

8. Radioactive - Marina and the Diamonds

TONIGHT I FEEL LIKE NEON GOOOOLLLLLDDDDD

9. On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons

10. Youth - Foxes

Honorary mentions

Icona Pop - Get Lost

Flor - Get Behind This

Calvin Harris - Summer

The Wombats - Techno Fan

Youngblood Hawke - We Come Running

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"Let us shine for what it's worth"

MY FAVOURITE DOCTOR WHO EPISODES

Hello there! As you may or may not know, I'm kind of obsessed with Doctor Who. By obsessed, I mean it's my life. Yeah. These 5 episodes are based on the revived series of Doctor Who (2005-). Hurrah!

1. The Angels Take Manhattan

Amy and Rory feels nope

“But you don’t believe statues can move. And you’re right. They can’t. Of course they can’t… when you’re looking.”

2. The Name of the Doctor

"Do you hear the whisper men, the whisper men are near, once you hear the whisper men then turn away your ear, do not hear the whsiper men whatever else you do, for once you've heard the whisper men they'll stop... and look at you"

3. Partners In Crime

I have never laughed so much in my life until I saw this episode, I still laugh now. 

#sassydonna

"They're just children. They can't help where they came from"

4. The Shakespeare Code

"You can change people's minds, just with words in this place"

5. A Good Man Goes To War

Demons run when a good man goes to war

Night will fall and drown in sun 

When a good man goes to war

Friendship dies and true love lies

Night will fall and the dark will rise 

When a good man goes to war

Demons run but count the cost 

The battles won but the child is lost

Honorary Mentions

The Idiot's Lantern

The Parting of the Ways

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Doomsday

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