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‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Marathon – ‘The Time Meddler’

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It’s time for the season finale of Season 2 of the classic ‘Doctor Who’ TV series called ‘The Time Meddler’. William Hartnell as the First Doctor and Maureen O’Brien as Vicki are joined by Peter Purves as Steven, as they visit the Northumbrian coast in the 11th century where Saxons and Vikings are. They also meet the Meddling Monk, who makes his debut in ‘Doctor Who’ and Peter Butterworth plays him. You can watch the four-part story either on DVD, Blu-ray or Britbox. Continue reading →

‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Marathon – ‘The Chase’

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It’s time for one of the most exciting ‘Doctor Who’ adventures ever made in the First Doctor era called ‘The Chase’. The Daleks return to chase the First Doctor TARDIS team throughout time and space! This story also features the last appearances of William Russell as Ian and Jacqueline Hill as Barbara. It also features the first appearance of Peter Purves as new companion Steven (although Peter plays Mortin Dill in the third episode and plays Steven in the sixth and final episode of this story). You can watch ‘The Chase’ either on DVD, Blu-ray or Britbox. Continue reading →

Blu-ray review – ‘Galaxy 4’ (Doctor Who)

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Here we are again with another animation to fill in the gaps of missing black-and-white ‘Doctor Who’ stories from the 1960s. It’s time to revisit ‘Galaxy 4’, which I originally reviewed back in 2017. This story comes from the First Doctor era and it features William Hartnell as the First Doctor, Maureen O’Brien as Vicki and Peter Purves as Steven. Continue reading →

Convention Memories – ‘Dimensions 2013’

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It’s time to share some more ‘convention memories’ today as I talk about the last ‘Doctor Who’ convention I attended in 2013 – the 50th anniversary year of the TV show. In October 2013, I attended ‘Dimensions 2013’, held at the Copthorne Hotel in Newcastle, run by 10th Planet Events. 🙂 Continue reading →

Convention Memories – ‘Regenerations 2013’

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Soon, I’ll be attending the ‘Bedford Who Charity Con’ in October, which I’m really looking forward to! 🙂 Before that happens though, I would like to share with you my memories of attending my favourite convention in the 50th anniversary year of ‘Doctor Who’ in 2013. It’s time to talk about ‘Regenerations 2013’ in Swansea! I have very happy memories of attending that special weekend. 😀 Continue reading →

Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker on Blu-ray #6

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We’ve come to the end of my updated reviews on Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker. I hope you’ve enjoyed my updated reviews on the Season 14 stories. I’ve certainly enjoyed revisiting them in the Season 14 Blu-ray box set during the lockdown period – please keep safe. Today, we take a look at the season finale to Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’, which is ‘The Talons of Weng-Chiang’. Continue reading →

Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker on Blu-ray #5

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Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker on Blu-ray #4

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Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker on Blu-ray time again and today we take a look at the debut of Louise Jameson as Leela. The Doctor meets Leela on the jungle planet of the Sevateem and she at first believes him to be ‘the Evil One’. The Doctor has to right the wrong that he made with Xoanon! Continue reading →

Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker on Blu-ray #3

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We’re back with Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker on Blu-ray again and today we’re taking a look at my updated review on ‘The Deadly Assassin’. In this story, Tom Baker’s Doctor travels alone back to Gallifrey where he confronts the Time Lords as well as the deadly Master in a decrypt form. 😮 Continue reading →

Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker on Blu-ray #2

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It’s time for the second story of Season 14 of ‘Doctor Who’ with Tom Baker on Blu-ray! Today, it’s ‘The Hand of Fear’…and Eldrad must live! ELDRAD MUST LIVE!!! Sorry, got carried away! This story is also Sarah Jane’s swansong. I’m still saddened I never got to meet Elisabeth Sladen at conventions. 😦 Continue reading →