Episode 1 Sue: This one has the Daleks written all over it. Even the titles look like a Dalek has written them. It’s so obvious. When the Doctor complains about his irritable skin condition, which he only ever gets when Daleks are in the vicinity, Sue’s suspicions are confirmed. The Doctor then decides that something…
Episode 1 Sue: I miss the individual episode titles. Me: Already? But at least you know what the story is called without having to ask. Sue: I can’t read it properly – the background is too white. What does it say? ‘The Sky Ages’? Me: This is proper Doctor Who. Look, we’re in a quarry.…
A Holiday for the Doctor The Gunfighters begins with a song. Sue: This is an interesting way to start an episode. We’ve never seen anything like this before. Nicol: This isn’t Doctor Who. What is this? Sue’s daughter watched this episode with us – the first time we’ve allowed another human being to sit in…
The Celestial Toyroom Sue: Is there anything I should know about this before we begin? Me: Well, a new producer has taken over the reins. He’s called Innes Lloyd and he’ll stick around a lot longer than the last one did. Another interesting fact is the Doctor Who Appreciation Society named their monthly magazine after…
The Steel Sky I’ve told Sue that The Ark is only two episodes long. I hope the risk to my personal safety is worth it. Sue: At last, moving images again. And only two episodes as well. This should be a walk in the park. The first thing we have to contend with is a…
War of God Sue: Can we watch the new Matt Smith episode again instead? Me: No. Sue: But I need to discuss my River Song theory with you. Me: I’m not falling for that old chestnut, Sue. Come on, we have to crack on. Do you want to be stuck in the 1960s forever? Sue:…
The Abandoned Planet Sue: I don’t believe it… That’s right, the Monk’s directional thingamy whatsit has burnt itself out. Sue isn’t pleased; just when she thought the Doctor could finally ‘drive’ his TARDIS properly. However, as luck would have it, it worked long enough to get him back to Kembel. Sue: How big is Kembel?…
Counter Plot We enjoy – if enjoy is the right word – a brief respite from the recons with an episode that actually exists in the archives. Whoopee-****ing-do. Of all the episodes that survive from this story, why did it have to be this one? Sue: I’m not sure if the guy playing Chen is…
The Nightmare Begins Do I come clean and tell Sue that we’re about to start a 12-part epic, or do I postpone the inevitable and pretend it’s a two-parter? The second option will only get me so far (and a cushion in the face), so I’ve decided to take the approach that’s been endorsed by…
The Myth Makers I’m going to shake up the blog’s format for this particular instalment. Instead of writing up my notes episodically, I’m going to tackle it as a single entry. The reason for this is simple, The Myth Makers passed the ultimate test and we watched it in one go. Sue insisted. The first…