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The fight scenes when the Yeti attack UNIT in the streets are frankly some of the best I have ever seen. The epitome of my idea that some of the best Troughton episodes are the peak of Doctor Who for me. Combining on-point 60’s style and imagination.

This was always a joy to hear had been recovered. I’d accepted as a kid with my copy of ‘Monsters and Villains’ that I’d never be able to see this scary-looking atmospheric story…so nice to have that thought quashed. Still can’t believe it is (largely) watchable for the first time in far too long. The remaining missing classics MUST be found..please…as they only exist in the memories of a lucky few it’s tragic that classic epics like Evil and Power will remain lost forever…

Both this and EOTW are amazing Troughtons to have back. Might have been nice to have some extras on the DVDs but I can’t complain.

 

 

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The cliffhanger at the end of this episode will always be one of my all-time favourites. Halfway through the story and you know that this is the real deal. That voice combined with the impassive, solid design of the face, with its eye-grilles and mouth slot replacing the moving features of a human face. Truly the most chilling Cybermen – I was well scared of these guys when young for a good reason. These Cybermen and their Tenth Planet brothers are the creepiest form of the baddies.

Classic story. Can’t imagine how happy some fans were when this was recovered as a whole story.

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