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Spearhead From Space: Episode 1 of Season 7

January 30, 2018

google.com, pub-ca-pub-6067120031842370, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Spearhead from Space The Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee, makes his debut in the classic Doctor Who story, Spearhead from Space. After being on trial before the Time Lords, the Doctor’s appearance is changed and sent to earth. His TARDIS lands in a field outside of London where he steps out and collapses. He is found by some soldiers from UNIT and transported to a local medical facility. The Doctor’s TARDIS isn’t the only alien transportation device to land in…

Sarah Jane Smith: A Beloved Companion

January 1, 2018

Companions

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Sarah Jane Smith If there is one companion of the classic series I remember the most it is Sarah Jane Smith. She is played by Elisabeth Sladen, and becomes the companion of the Third Doctor Jon Pertwee about a year before he decides to leave the role. She to me does a beautiful job as the Doctor’s companion. We first see her in the story “The Time Warrior” in 1973(1) and she will continue with the Doctor for three seasons.…

The Doctor in Exile: the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee: History of Doctor Who Part 4

February 12, 2017

Actors, History

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Third Doctor Well, Third Doctor is the one who saves the program from being cancelled. You may ask the question why do I say that. Well, Troughton finds it hard to work so much with as the Doctor and chooses to leave the program. At the same time the budgets strains are pushing the BBC to cancel this great TV program. As a result, Sherwin and others decide to move the program to having just adventures on Earth. They do…

Doctor Who and Its Monsters: Which one is the Scariest

January 22, 2017

Enemies

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Monsters Monsters are an integral part of Doctor Who. From the beginning the program has been one which has different kinds of monsters. Some of the aliens such as the Daleks can and are considered monsters. But in recent years the writers and producers are bringing in new monsters. Some of these are probably some of the scariest. With Doctor Who being a science fiction program just about anything goes. The creative minds over the years bring Daleks, Cybermen, Silurians,…

The Master has Many Faces and here they are!

January 15, 2017

Enemies

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The Many Faces of the Master Personally, watching the many faces of the Master, makes me want more. I do realize that he may not be the first enemy which appears on the show, but he must be a favorite. Being a Time Lord there is going to be a possibility of a face change from time to time. There are many reasons for the actor playing the Master to change as well. So, I wish to write a little…

The TARDIS is not What it Appears on the Outside – The Exterior

January 11, 2017

Gadgets

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If you look at the picture above, the exterior of the TARDIS shows several different looks. The thing to remember though is that the TARDIS is not exactly a Police Box. As a Doctor Who fan, most of us really only know one shape and that is the Blue Police box. After watching “The Name of the Doctor”, we find that the Type 40 appears as a silver-grey cylinder.(1) Of course, this is something most fans really do not know and…

Doctor Who Origins: The History of Doctor Who Part 1

January 8, 2017

History

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Doctor Who Origins Doctor Who origins for me is something I will like to know. The picture on this post is the opening scene of the very first serial of the program. The historical value of the Unearthly Child is immense. Doctor Who is such an conic television show that it is now 52 years old. With the 10th season just around the corner, it continues to be a great show and will as long as the BBC decides to…

The Best Doctor of the Last Fifty Years

November 30, 2016

Doctors

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Best Doctor Ok, I realize this post is a little different from any of the others. But I do want you to know, articles are present about this subject. Of course, this is only on fan’s opinion. So, take it for what it is. I mention on my original post about the show that I have been a fan since I was nine years old. Since it has been so many years and I personally watched every Doctor, I really…

The Master’s Return and Quest for Life

November 27, 2016

Enemies

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The Master’s Return I am really sadden by the news that Roger Delgado has died in a car crash while working on a television show. Of course, I do not find this out until the late eighties and you say I was saddened. Well, I have to admit that he is not the first master I ever see on the show. It is the one with the Master’s return. The man I first see as the Master is Peter Pratt.…

Michelle Gomez Confirms Return of Missy in Season 10

November 13, 2016

Actors, News

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Return of Missy The Master/Missy has been a part of Doctor Who since the early 1970s. Since the character first appears, it seems there is at least one story where every Doctor must face him/her. This will carry on since Michelle Gomez confirms the Return of Missy in Season 10. To a long time fan, this is great news. I believe that the Master/Missy makes the program better. The long time enemies and one time friends are always a great idea…