Author Archives: Peter A

76 Comeback

If there’s one hang-up I have at the moment that just won’t go away it’s Baby Boomers. Can’t stand ’em. Born into a fully-operating welfare state, brought up on milk in schools, served the best era of rock and roll, and the … Continue reading →

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Reverse the Polarity! 24

As fans we often pride ourselves on being part of a highly creative community and reading RTP! seems to really make this ring true.  This issue not only gives us the mix of reviews, fiction, interviews, artwork and opinion that … Continue reading →

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Wellington Doctor Who pub meet 20/5/2007

Our meeting on the Sunday was attended by six on a windy Wellington evening with special guest star JP – no, not Jono nor Jacqueline Pierce but Jon Preddle. With all of us crammed into the snuggest snug of all, … Continue reading →

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Sec’s Bomb

  Hi. I’m one of the people who liked Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel, so this year’s classic-creature-based-two-part-Art-Deco-extravaganza should appeal to me – right? There’s a heavy sense of ‘seen it all before’s to this year’s Dalek epic, … Continue reading →

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The Concept of Zero…

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7 more things to notice about the new trailer…

Hmm. WordPress is in full-on hate mode right now, so no images. But here are the descriptions and questions, so chances are they may play out better in your head anyway 🙂 1. Re: Girl and balloon I’m saying this … Continue reading →

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TSV 74

A national fanzine has a responsibility to inform fans, document its achievements and help maintain its community. TSV won’t do this by series reviews and story files alone. Continue reading →

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Fast Return – April 2007

THERE WILL BE BLOOD A golden rule has been broken! There was blood! On screen! We saw it! Poor Anne Reid – what with this, and Hot Fuzz, she’s kind of become synonymous with the stuff this year. OTHER THINGS … Continue reading →

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Mister Boe Rambles

I’m loving the new series, but since The Runaway Bride I’ve had a vague feeling of sameness. Specifically – reheated final acts usually involving thwarted villainesses screaming their way into oblivion amidst Mill-concocted pyrotechnics, as panicked crowds point skywards. So … Continue reading →

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From Bard to Verse

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Yeah, alright. Our second story is a tale quite fair To satisfy Jon Preddle’s wishes yet As our heroes journey to meet Shakespeare And duly help him out with his Hamlet But … Continue reading →

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