Author Archives: Peter A

TSV 75

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Peter A

One might think with the somewhat subdued and narrowly-focussed response to TSV‘s 75th issue and its 20th year of existence that this issue’s success is mainly down to the masterly artwork on its wraparound cover and little lese. This is … Continue reading →

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Message to my Girls

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Peter A

Dear Martha We were sorry to hear you’d gone so soon. Truth be told, you’d really grown on us. There wasn’t that much to disapprove of – you’re independent, funny, spirited, very easy on the eye, and you had that … Continue reading →

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December 2007

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Peter A

  What? What?? WHAAT??! December gone already? Spoilers ahoy!

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Hull on Earth

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Peter A

Self-proclaimed Earthonomist Mister Copper is heard to say mid-point through this year’s festive special that ‘Christmas is a celebration of violence’. Having viewed RTD’s latest efforts I’m in no position to argue the negative. (spoilers follow)

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Because Lots of Planets Have a North…

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Peter A

…it goes without saying that that should also have a North Pole. And who’s to say gallifrey isn’t one of those planets? And if they do have a North Pole, then who should live there but this guy? Oh some … Continue reading →

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Reverse the Polarity! 25

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Peter A

Before anything else can be said about the latest issue of RTP, heartfelt congratulations on the silver issue and tenth year of publication has to come first.  Important milestones of which everyone involved should feel justifiably proud and deserving.  God … Continue reading →

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Ho Ho Ho-oooope!

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Peter A

Was it the Rolling Stones who once sang ‘you can’t always get what you want’? Yes Peter, it was. Be that as it may, we here at ZeusBlog Terraces say there’s no harm in a little festive hand-wringing, and in … Continue reading →

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10 x 10

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Peter A

October 2007 marked the tenth anniversary of Christchurch fanzine Reverse the Polarity!  -not bad for what used to call itself the  ‘alternative’ zine in this country. While it has also just hit issue 25, ten years’ survival is more than noteworthy … Continue reading →

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Role With It

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Peter A

  News this week of a license for Cubicle 7 to produce an official Doctor Who role playing game (RPG)  is a more than mildly interesting development. RPGs based on the series have been attempted twice before, almost at either end of the game … Continue reading →

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November 2007

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Peter A

  FAMOUS LAST WORDS?  “she’s gone, Al – let it go!” ( Peter Adamson, September 2007) WHO NEEDS FAN SPIES TO SPOIL FUTURE DVD RELEASES… …when you can do it yourself, right Colin? (2entertain must be fuming!) DOUBLE BEAT Is … Continue reading →

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