My Obsession with the Impish, Irritable Charm of David Tennant

by Madeline Iva

It all started while watching Broadchurch.

First of all, I admit to watching Broadchurch–a British show–with the English subtitles on. I can follow what they’re saying without subtitles–especially the second time through–but ittakes a lot of concentration. David Tennant’s character ladles out a full-on Scottish accent that’s sometimes all vowels and no consonants. But they are glllllllorious vowels! I love hearing him talk Scottish. Of course I want to comprehend what he’s act...