Monthly Archives: November 2007

Peter and Verity

The sudden deaths of two significant names in Doctor Who fandom last week merit more attention – even local attention, than has perhaps been given. Any fan will be able to tell you that Verity Lambert was the series’ first … Continue reading →

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Kroton and on and on!

The Krotons is one of my [JE’s] favourite stories of all time, and that alone means it should be released on DVD (although that’s not likely for any time soon, given the current focus on completing seasons). There are some … Continue reading →

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Five-by Shooting

They (well… he) said it would never happen, but finally we get our first multi-doctor story of the new series in the form of the Children in Need special, Time Crash. And what a lot of fun it was too. Davison … Continue reading →

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October 2007

  WHERE’S JONO? Er, we’re not sure. Didn’t your holiday end a month ago, matey?  (Thanks, incidentally, to Jamas who did report for duty)  TSV 75 Talk about turning up late to your own party… FANDOM IN NEED We were told the … Continue reading →

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Dead Beat?

Guest reviewer: David RonayneThe Sound of Drums really is a guilty pleasure.  I watch, and on some critical level I’m sucking air through my teeth thinking “ooh, this really is a bit sloppy and pandering to the fans”, but on … Continue reading →

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Image of the Fendahl

Image of the Fendahl is one of my [JE’s] favourite stories of all time, and that alone means it should be released on DVD. This story is really about atmosphere and builds and delivers this in spades. From the hitchhiker opening, … Continue reading →

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