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Author Archives: Peter A
The Troughton Era
The years of the clown In 1991 I was lucky enough to be at the first Manopticon convention inManchester. It boasted two Doctors in attendance, the author of this Blog’s favourite: Colin Baker, … Continue reading
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Raymond Cusick
Sunday’s reported passing of classic series designer Ray Cusick offers yet another grim reminder that the success of the early series and its revival in the Twenty-first century owes much to the dedication and inspiration of a dwindling number of … Continue reading
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The Hartnell Era
“I have been a stranger in a strange land” Exodus 22:2 Here’s the thing: I used to – even until quite recently I’ll admit, believe that a deep and enduring interest in Sixties Who was the last refuge of the … Continue reading
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Fast Return – January 2013
WE HAVE BEEN PERSUADED TO RETURN! Well of course we would. Who ever doubted it. In 2013? The Fiftieth Anniversary? To fall silent and wait for others to fill the void or do the hard work? 2013 is going to … Continue reading
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Mary Tamm
The recent death of Mary Tamm after a long battle with cancer marks a solemn conclusion to a brief but memorable tenure with Doctor Who. Tamm’s Romana, as much as Hartnell’s First Doctor is the definitive incarnation of her Time … Continue reading
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Fast Return – June 2012
No, I can’t quite believe it either. I must be mad. So what’s new? SOMETHING FOR THE DADS Courtesy of Dave. NEST TAKES A REST After three years of faffing about in Deepest Darkest Sussex with a crotchety housekeeper as … Continue reading
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Caroline John
The Pertwee UNIT roster grows ever thinner, a fact that saddens more with each passing. Few if any fans would have known the extent of Caroline John’s recent illness, her death and funeral being kept strictly between family and friends. … Continue reading
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Ghosts of TARDISes Past
Via Retronaut loveliness, Police Boxes where they once stood, overlaid on images from today: http://www.retronaut.co/2012/05/ghosts-of-the-tardis-1930-2011/ Real and, actually, also quite magical.
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Happy Birthday Christopher Lee!
Cushing was in it twice, but the series never managed to bag Dr Saruman Scaramouche Summerisle Acula in its ranks and, let’s face it, probably won’t now. Ninety screams for you, Sir. From Doctor Who’s best. Mel screams
Fast Return Septober 2011
Best viewed: Not at Work! Here we are at the cusp of November with so many updates we simply have to be brief and fast in this return because a lot of other recent eventenings are frankly the fodder of … Continue reading
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