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:Other examples, such as the Daleks, the Slitheen and Matron Cofelia are explicitly speaking English (whether they've learned English or are using different [[Translator Microbes]] are never made certain; the Daleks, however, have been demonstrated speaking different languages when appropriate, such as German in Germany).

:Also, the Judoon were seen speaking English in "[[Doctor Who/Recap/S29/E01 Smith and Jones|Smith and Jones]]", but that was because they recorded a man speaking it, and then "assimilated" the language.

* [[The Alleged Car]]: More like "The Alleged TARDIS" though it's in even worse shape by the 2005 series. He's had it for several centuries, and it was already ancient when he got it, yet it's still immensely powerful and advanced, even by alien standards. In "The Eleventh Hour", however, the TARDIS regenerated along with the Doctor and seems to be in a bit better shape. Two people (rather than the designed six) piloting it, as well as {{spoiler|leaving the handbrake on}} doesn't improve its poor state and [[Explosive Instrumentation]].

* [[All Myths Are True]]: And they're all aliens. Vampires, werewolves, yeti, the Loch Ness Monster; even the devil is an alien.

* [[Britain Is Only London]]: Considering that the TARDIS can travel anywhere and any''when'' in the universe, a disproportionate number of episodes in the [[Russell T. Davies]] era take place in present-day London. (As well as near-future London, 1953 London, 1969 London, 1987 London, Elizabethan London, London in the Blitz and Victorian London.)

** Averted in [[Steven Moffat]]'s first series, Series 5, where of the six stories set in the UK, <ref>there's a seventh if you count the Starship UK from "The Beast Below"</ref> only two are London-based. Two of Series 6's seven stories set or partially set in UK also take place in London, and even then, neither are as the central focus. Moffat's production staff have lampshaded that focusing action on London has started to be a cliché.

* [[British English]]: To be expected with most of the characters, but phrases like "''send for'' another" and "Vaporized ''the lot''" sound a bit strange in Jack Harkness' American accent. He also calls his tank top a "vest" at one point.

** However, Capt. Jack has been living in the UK for more than 100 years. Enough time to even learn Welsh.