@ps1l0v3y0u I suspect the writers left because they were under paid, under appreciated and better jobs were on offer. also back in teh old days there wasn’t the love for the show that there is now and keeps writers like Moff and RTD on the hook. they grew up loving the show.

speaking of RTD, I was wondering if anyone has watched The War Between…[Read more]

@nerys. We have or had the video of Curse of Fatal Death. I am going to be bringing it to our Cult TV podcast next year. I really enjoyed it and it is interesting to watch now post Moffat because there are so many of his ideas in there. At the end of our original recording there was an interview with Moffat and he was asked if he would work on Dr…[Read more]

@nerys and @dentarthurdent Agreed it is a very well written episode that plays very effectively with the contrast between the light and bubbly surface and underlying darkness.  RTD at his best. I also feel that he was establishing something here or attempting to; the Doctor’s sense of betrayal and anger with human flaws.

Cheers

Janette

@ps1l0v3y0u In Oz the public broadcaster, (ABC) is purely government funded which I guess is a mixed blessing. Not dependant upon a drying up license fee but instead are subject to government whims and the malice of one side of politics who dislike anyone who dares criticise them and equate truth to bias. (it is universal sadly)

Back in the day…[Read more]

@ps1l0v3y0u re the corset, women did wear corsets in the Regency period but not the tight lacing variety that most people think of when they think corsets. In fact tight lacing only became a thing after the introduction of metal grommets in the mid 19th century. Before that a corset was basically the female undergarment/support. It was the bra of…[Read more]

@ps1l0v3y0u that is an interesting theory and digs deep into the vault of Who canon. Image of the Fendahl is another episode I should rewatch. those were really golden years for Old Who.

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Janette

@nerys I second @mudlark. It is a fun story, Tom Baker Doctor, Sarah Jane and lots of pseudo Egyptian silliness. One of the best stories from that era. It may wobble a little now (as in doesn’t quite stand up), but it is still a very enjoyable watch.

Cheers

Janette

Moff’s legacy:

Timelords rehabilitated

The Doctor gets a new regeneration cycle

1 is 1, he turns the cylindrical uncamouflaged Tardis into a police box.

All three are trashed in TTC. Not just (sarcastic) ‘cheers Chris.’ More… ‘Oh that’s a bit vindictive really… was that REALLY your idea?’

@ps1l0v3y0u and @Whohar and there you have my objecti…[Read more]

@whohar Sea Devils was a good story but like all Who at the time, plenty of padding and shades of sexism. It is one of my favourite Pertwee stories. RTD has a good point about the name. It is probably time it was changed though as you say, Homo Aqua is not entirely accurate but it has a nice ring to it.

cheers

Janette

I have typed out a response twice now and both times neglected to copy before posting and lost the post. Will I never learn.

I was commenting on the strong fantasy element in “church”. Though one could argue that Dr Who is fantasy it is very grounded in a kind of sci fi way. Any fantasy type episodes tend to have a “rational” explanation. RTD…[Read more]

@winston.I agree with on the disconnect between farting aliens and their murderous nature. RTD shows his strength and weakness as a writer in these episodes. He can write with depth and political bite but he does not know when to reign in the silly school boy humour. And these are the stories which introduce the wonderful Harriet Jones and,…[Read more]

@winston There were many good moments in the past two series and it surprises me that they did not get better ratings. I also really liked Gatwa as the Doctor. I always have mixed feelings about RTD. He can be brilliant and he did bring Dr Who back but at times he needs someone to tell him that bigger is not always better and the universe does not…[Read more]

@WhoHar Interesting names both. I had to research McTighe. I liked his remark that he entire career has been aimed at getting to work on Dr Who. Thorne has done some sterling work but not sure he has the flair required for Dr Who. Also he does seem to have a lot on his plate at the moment.

I have suspected that the 26 Yule special is RTD and Bad…[Read more]

@winston Halloween is a rather recent U.S. import here so door knocking has not really become widespread. We have only once had kids come to the door and we did not have “lollies”. for a few years after that we did buy some, “just in case” but they were never needed. Ours is an entirely child free street however, Plenty of dogs and cats, possums,…[Read more]

@whohar thanks for the link. It sounds as though the 26 Yule special might be RTD’s swansong. I expect there will be big announcements next year, new partnership,new show-runner new Doctor. Fingers crossed they chose well and realise that it takes more than just a big budget to make good Dr Who.

cheers

Janette

@winston We always include this episode with our Christmas re watch too. I do like it too though Rose’s costume is questionable but then, like Bill, she chose it herself. (Bill chose better)

cheers

Janette

@winston I recall enjoying this episode at the time but I don’t think I have ever re watched it. I did enjoy the diversity of aliens, and the humour. From memory it was beginning to feel as though Dr Who was really back but it isn’t one that i chose when I am going back through old episodes to watch. So many better episodes were to follow.

cheers

Janette

@whohar that seems quite likely. I would say that the BBC feel that RTD has not delivered the series saving coup that they were hoping for and they are fumbling in the dark right now for any way to keep their cash cow afloat. I don’t have much faith in whatever decision they make right now but will keep fingers crossed because I am a stubborn…[Read more]

@ps1l0v3y0u Yes it does seem like clickbait rather than news. I suspect it is just that, something to fill a page, get Who fans to read in the hope they notice the adds on the side.

cheers

Janette

@dentarthurdent Agree the relationship is subtle. Much is left to the reader to construe which is pitch perfect.

@ps1l0v3y0u Maybe the Doctor and Martha followed the spawning critters to Western Drumlins and got zapped. He was still holding the file which he had not had time to read. Or he put the file in his bigger on the inside pockets and…[Read more]