Episode One A man is walking his dog in a raging thunderstorm when his pet is suddenly killed off-screen by some unseen, malevolent force. Sue: Right! That’s a mark off straightaway. There was no need for that. She doesn’t care about the dog’s owner of course, even when he meets the same horrible fate. And…
Episode One This episode begins with a massive spoiler. Sue: So the Master’s in this one as well? We both sigh. Sue: Oh, it’s the Time Lords! Have they decided to end the Doctor’s exile? That was quick. I don’t think he’s learned a damn thing. The Doctor, who’s completely oblivious to all this, is…
Episode One Sue: Is this one definitely in colour? Me: Oh yes, this is definitely in colour. A mysterious object is hurtling through space. Sue: It’s a bowling pin with a mushroom on top. The camera moves behind the spacecraft. Sue: Actually, it doesn’t look that bad from this angle. It’s very organic, like Kosh’s…
Episode One Sue: Is there any particular reason why this is in black and white? Me: Yes, it was specifically done to annoy you. Sue: Can’t they colour it in or something? Me: That would be ridiculous, and almost certainly impossible. Anyway, this story looks better in black and white. Sue: So why is the…
Episode One Sue: I like the Autons, but I can’t remember whether I like Robert Holmes or not. Me: It’s complicated. The story begins at a circus. Sue: An old-fashioned 1970s circus. This brings back memories. Me: Yeah, this was when you could torture lions to death in the name of entertainment. Sue: I feel…
Episode 1 Sue: Isn’t this the same location as last week? The Doctor strolls into this week’s high-tech installation. Sue: Hang on a minute… Isn’t this the same story as last week, too? And the one before that? But something isn’t quite right at this high-tech installation, and as a poor man is about to…
Episode 1 The title sequence is rudely interrupted by Ronald Allen. Sue: Oh, it’s the man from Crossroads. He’s been in Doctor Who before. I’m surprised they asked him back after what happened last time. And then the titles pick up where they left off. Sue: What the **** was that? Was that a mistake?…
Episode 1 Sue: Is this the first time we’ve seen the words ‘Doctor Who and the…’ in the title? Me: The first and only time, yes. Sue: You sound like you’re annoyed. What’s wrong? Me: You won’t have a problem with it because you think the character’s name is Doctor Who. Sue: But it is…
Episode 1 Sue: So is that it, then? That’s the regeneration? Me: No, this is the title sequence. Sue: But it’s a massive spoiler. It ruins the Doctor’s big entrance. Oh no, not Robert Holmes again! The action begins at a radar tracking station. Sue: This is lovely. Although if I’d seen this in 1970,…
If you enjoyed reading Sue’s reactions to Jon Pertwee’s Doctor, why not buy The Pompous Tory: The Wife in Space Volume 3. As well as collecting the original blog, it also includes: Death of the Doctor (exclusive to the book) Worzel Gummidge Whodunnit? A new interview with Sue Episode annotations Unedited swearing Illustrations by Graham…