Human Nature/Family of Blood Behind the Scenes (Part 8)

Excerpts from  David Darlington’s interview with writer Paul Cornell for Doctor Who Magazine:

David Darlington:  And how different are you finding David compared to Chris, in the writing?

Paul Cornell:  Utterly chalk and cheese. It’s really a question of the voice again. I think Chris had his emotions all sitting there on the surface, just ready to open a vein at any point – that was the real warmth of the way he portrayed it. David’s is more subtle, he’s a more together guy. His Doctor is much more healed, more of a whole person. He’s not a survivor any more, he’s got on with his life – that’s what Rose has done for him. So, to get to the emotion, there’s a couple of interesting ‘descents of the staircase’ first, and that’s always fun to do. They’re both fun in their different ways, and I think it’s a real testament to the show that we’ve had these two back to back…

David Darlington: Was there any concern, preparing for series 3, that it would be difficult for the show to outlive Rose - because she’s been so much the heart of it for two years?

Paul Cornell: Well, Freema’s fantastic, and the quality of the writing of the first few scripts this season… Russell seems to be on his best game, and Gareth’s episode is great.

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