Sue: So what are you putting me through tonight? Me: I’m going to give you a taste of just how desperate Doctor Who fans were in 1995. Sue: A desperate Doctor Who fan. Sounds wonderful. Me: I’m going to show you a fan film. Sue: Haven’t I suffered enough? Me: The fans grew tired of…
Me: It’s 1993. Sue: A very special year. Me: Yes, it’s Doctor Who‘s 30th anniversary. Sue: It was the year you met me, you idiot. Me: Oh yes. Funnily enough, we did meet 20 years ago this month, but forget about that – this is Doctor Who‘s 30th anniversary. Sue: So what I am watching…
Sue: I am so ready for Peter Davison. Me: We have to watch a Christmas special first. Sue: A Doctor Who Christmas special? Me: Well… Sue: This had better not be a fan-thing which doesn’t count. I can’t be bothered with that. It’s not that Shada thing you keep banging on about, is it? Has…
I blame Toby Hadoke and Rob Shearman. I was reading their wonderful Running Through Corridors book when I was inevitably inspired to watch Doctor Who from the beginning again. I’ve attempted this feat several times before, of course, but I usually crumble in the middle of The Sensorities, and if I cheat and jump to…