SO, David Tennant wasn’t exterminated after all.

And after a week of speculation and hype about the possibility of a new doctor, I actually felt quite disappointed.

The wife and I had eagerly talking about who should replace Tennant all week.

“James Nesbitt”, I said until she reminded me of his terrible Mr Hyde.

Of course, that’s exactly what Doctor Who’s producers wanted.

Such talk leads to ratings and this episode scored hugely on that front.

But the problem is the show still has to deliver more than a few more tussles with Daleks.

And it was a big let down for the cliff hanger over The Doctor’s regeneration to be resolved within two minutes of the start of the show.

The Doctor stopped getting a new body by aiming his regenerating light force at a jar with his old severed hand in it.

Right, course he did.

I know Doctor Who is science fiction and can operate by its own laws.

But the show’s twists can sometimes feel like they’ve taken their inspiration from a dubious daytime TV soap opera.

And that is all a shame as the rest of the 65 minute end-of-series special was good and the effects were quite spectacular.

And despite my bloodthirsty hunger for his demise, I think Tennant is fantastic.

But I do sincerely hope they drop the PR stunts when the show returns.