Showing posts with label 3rd Doctor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 3rd Doctor. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Sixteen: Issues 79-83

Introduction

Hello readers! In this part, the issues cover the latter part of Series 5, including the 2010 Christmas Special. Following this, issues included a Third Doctor Dalek story, the Sixth Doctor's trip to Telos and the Fifth Doctor encounters and ancient enemy deep beneath the ocean's surface. Enjoy!

Issue 79 (11/1/2012)

The DVD

The Lodger - The Doctor has to live a normal life to investigate aliens in Essex.

The Pandorica Opens - The Doctor and Amy discover the perfect prison beneath Stonehenge.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - The Pandorica Opens - A trap awaits the Doctor deep beneath Stonehenge (EP 5.12)
  • Allies - Henry Avery - This pirate captain wasn't as evil as he seemed (HE1)
  • Alien Worlds - Logopolis - Visit the planet that kept the universe from unravelling (LO1)
  • Behind the Scenes - The Rani Returns - Read part two of our exclusive interview with Kate O'Mara (Part 79)
  • Technology - Pandorica - Climb inside the strongest prison in the universe (PR1)
  • Enemies - Light - A surveyor from another world, Light wasn't good at adapting (LG1)
  • Who on Earth - New Companions - The nineties and noughties were busy times for the Doctor (Part 28)
  • Enemies - Pandorica Alliance - Find out who was who in this unholy union of monsters (PR1)
  • Episode Guide - The Lodger - The Doctor embarks on his greatest adventure: normal life! (EP 5.11)


Issue 80 (25/1/2012)

The DVD

The Big Bang - The Doctor is in a race against time to stop his TARDIS from destroying the universe

A Christmas Carol - Amy and Rory's honeymoon is heading for disaster...

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - A Christmas Carol - The Doctor must use all his wits to outsmart Kazran Sardick (EP 6.X)
  • Enemies - Stone Dalek - Even fossilisation couldn't stop the monsters from Skaro (DL13)
  • Who on Earth - World's End - 2006 was the year in which everything changed for Earth (Part 29)
  • Flashback - Maximum Power - The Third Doctor takes his last stand against a giant spider (DR3-7)
  • Alien Worlds - Parallel Earth - Explore a world that was a twisted mirror of our own (PE1)
  • Allies - Abigail Pettigrew - The frozen women helped to thaw Kazran Sardick's heart (AL1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Astro Girl - Exclusive interview with Wendy Padbury, who played Zoe (Part 80)
  • Episode Guide - The Big Bang - The Doctor meets a grreat artist and a terrifying monster (EP 5.13)
  • Technology - TARDIS Console - Discover the secrets of the Eleventh Doctor's eccentric ship (TD7)


Issue 81 (8/2/2012)

The DVD

Planet of the Daleks - The Doctor and Jo run into trouble on the planet Spiridon

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - Planet of the Daleks - The Doctor and Jo are trapped in an alien jungle (DOC 3.18)
  • Allies - Madame Vastra - Read about the Silurian adventuress from Victorian London (VS1)
  • Enemies - Ganger Jen - Jeffiner Lucas' flesh avatar had a life of its own (GA2)
  • Who on Earth - Wanted Aliens - 2008 was a year of relentless alien invasion (Part 30)
  • Behind the Scenes - Taylor Talks - Actor Peter Purves shares his memories of playing Steven (Part 81)
  • Technology - Dalek Time Travel - Discover the secrets of the Dalek's time travel technology (DL4)
  • Alien Worlds - Messaline - This subterranean world of warfare was not what it seemed (MS1)
  • Enemies - Torchwood One - Before Captain Jack there was Yvonne Hartman (TW1)
  • The Doctor - The Eleventh Doctor - Everything you need to know about the madman with a box (DOC 11)


Issue 82 (22/2/2012)

The DVD

Attack of the Cybermen - The Sixth Doctor and Peri visit 1980s London, where they encounter Cybermen from Telos

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - Attack of the Cybermen - The Doctor and Peri battle the silver ginats on Telos (DOC 6.2)
  • Enemies - Cyber Guard - If you go down to Stonehenge, you're sure of a big surprise (CY7)
  • Alien Worlds - Castrovalva - Visit the city that was really a mathematical trap (CA1)
  • Allies - Lorna Bucket - Meet the girl who ran with the Doctor (LB1)
  • Technology - Osterhagen Key - Martha Jones held the key to doomsday in her hand (OK1)
  • Who on Earth - Raising Aliens - Adipose, Daleks, stingrays and the Master (Part 31)
  • Enemies - Auntie and Uncle - The Patchwork People of House were not what they seemed (AN1)
  • Allies - Amy Pond - Little Amelia grew up to be a traveller in space and time (PO2)
  • Behind the Scenes - Sontaran Concept Art - Check out the designs that brought the clone warriors to life (Part 82)


Issue 83 (28/12/2011)

The DVD

Warriors of the Deep - The Fifth Doctor, Tegan and Turlough encounter Silurians and Sea Devils preparing to conquer Earth

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - Warriors of the Deep - Silurians and Sea Devils unite to take on the Fifth Doctor (DOC 5.15)
  • Allies - Richard Nixon - The US President nicknamed Tricky Dicky had a secret (RX1)
  • Who on Earth - Changing History - The Eleventh Doctor's adventures on Earth begin (Part 32)
  • Enemies - Doctor Malohkeh - Was this Silurian scientist as creepy as he looked? (MK1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Ood Doodles - Check out the concept art that brought the Ood to life (Part 83)
  • Alien Worlds - Argolis - Visit the famous planet of the Leisure Hive (AR1)
  • Allies - Jo Jones - Find out what happened to Jo Grant after she left the Doctor (JG2)
  • Enemies - Madame Kovarian - This fiendishly clever woman was determined to stop the Doctor (KO1)
  • Technology - Dalek Crucible - Check out the beating heart of Davros' New Dalek Empire (DL5)




Thank you for reading! Drop a comment with your thoughts or suggestions! They will be greatly appreciated!

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Top Five(ish) - Doctors

Hello readers! Something a bit special today. I haven't been around for a few weeks due to scary future stuff, but I couldn't miss today. Today marks the first anniversary of this blog! To mark this special day, I thought I'd answer one of the most essential questions of Doctor who fandom: who is my favourite Doctor?

This isn't going to be a normal Top Five post. That would be much too difficult to write and rank. I am going to start with my favourite Doctor, then work my way down from there. I have different tiers of Doctors, within which I cannot decide an explicit ranking. Therefore, without further ado, here is my top five tiers of Doctors. I can't do anything the simple way.... -sighs-

Note: A large amount of time passed during the writing of this post and this order underwent some heavy reshuffling and opinions changed leading to many rewrites, so just go with it...


First Tier

This one is solely reserved for my favourite Doctor:

The Fourth Doctor

Portrayed by Tom Baker, the Fourth Doctor (and also the longest serving Doctor) is my favourite due to the energy he brought to the part. Baker's sole ambition was to make the show as enjoyable as possible for his audience, something which he put forward in his portrayal with excellent conviction, even if he didn't have the best material to work with. His comedic performances with excellent ruthlessness was a brilliant combination, and I can't really sum up into words how good he is. Though that could just be me writing this at 2am.

Second Tier

Here you will find the Doctors I consider to be excellent, but not quite the best:

Sixth Doctor

The Sixth Doctor is the most underrated Doctor. Colin Baker brings a fresh energy to the role and during his time as the Doctor, you can see his character develop massively. He gels well with his companions, yet still keeps the abrasive side to the character. It's a shame that the BBC weren't fully backing the show once it came round to this era, but Baker puts his all into his portrayal despite of all the bad press and cancellation efforts.

Eleventh Doctor

Despite some shaky patches for the show during Matt Smith's time as the Doctor, one constant brilliant element to the show was his acting talents shining through. The progression of the show during this time was great for my tastes, as it moved from fairy-tale to a darker fantasy. I liked how this Doctor reacted to personal trauma, as he took time to recover from it rather than jump straight back into adventures and keep talking out his traumas, but more on that later....

Third Tier

These Doctors give a good, solid performance:

Second Doctor

Patrick Troughton's Doctor was the first one to take over the lead role, giving him the great responsibility of selling the changes to the audience. The Second Doctor was a lot more active than the First Doctor making him less reliant on his companions. Troughton's Doctor also brought a more juvenile characteristic to the role, yet could still play serious when the role demanded it. He brought a humour to the role which has stuck around for the show's history.

Seventh Doctor

The late 1980s was a rough time for Doctor Who. After defying cancellation once, the show was under great scrutiny from the powers that were. For me, the Seventh Doctor, portrayed by Sylvester McCoy, got off to a rocky start, but once he was paired with Ace, the show began to improve despite the reduced production values. His character showed echos of the Second Doctor, with silly and serious sides when they were appropriate. 

Ninth Doctor

This Doctor brought the show back with a bang in 2005. Portrayed by Christopher Eccleston, this Doctor was possibly the most human yet, showing the pain and grief caused by his loss in the Time War. This Doctor got more personal with his companions, making his character more relatable then his previous incarnations and more appropriate for the modern audiences. Despite the 'damaged goods' character, Eccleston could also play a more comedic chatacter towards the end of his tenure when Captian Jack joined the TARDIS crew. 

Tenth Doctor

Widely considered as the best Doctor by the young fans of today (many of whom are ignorant to the classic era), I find that David Tennant's Doctor is suitably eccentric, alongside the ability to be comedic and serious in the appropriate circumstances. However, this Doctor became too attached to Rose and his new inability to move on from lost companions meant his Doctor was almost too human. This Doctor was at his best with Donna when Rose was completely out of the picture. 

Twelfth Doctor

The current Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, has got off to a decent start. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying his tenure with Capaldi being one of the shining lights in the not so good episodes. While this Doctor has not yet been fully developed and explored, in episodes we have seen so far, the Twelfth Doctor has been shown to be practically inhuman. He isn't as tolerant as other incarnations towards humans, but I hope that he mellows over time like the First Doctor. 

Fourth Tier

The following are still good, but have some character flaws:

First Doctor

The original Doctor was portrayed as a wise, learned old grandfather by William Hartnell, and this enabled him to come across as kind and caring some of the time, but also crotchety and intolerant at other times. These contrasts in characterisation sometimes make his performance seem disjointed, however, Hartnell's excellent acting abilities allow him to steal any scene, regardless of his health issues later in his tenure. 

Third Doctor

This Doctor's era got off to a brilliant start with Jon Pertwee's partnership with Caroline John. As intellectual equals, they had an agreeable relationship with mutual respect. However, with intellectectual superiority over later companions, the Doctor began to show arrogance. However, the earth bound format of much of his era gave Pertwee lots of chance to establish chemistry with the UNIT regulars. 


Fifth Doctor

Portrayed by Peter Davison, this Doctor had an excellent charm and a great relationship with most of his companions. However, there were times when he could be hapless and childish, often leading to immature arguments between him and his companions, such as Adric. Nevertheless, the Doctor held up some Doctor-ish traits such as pacifism and getting there with minimal bloodshed. Also, I find that due to a large number of companions in his era, character development could be limited at times.

Fifth Tier

I don't have enough experience with these Doctors to pass a suitable judgement upon them:

Eighth Doctor

At time of writing, I have only just recently watched the TV Movie, and I have to say, I really think this Doctor had great potential. Paul McGann brought an excellent personality to the role, despite the narrative issues in the film. However, his character was much more developed in the Big Finish audio dramas, but I haven't been able to listen to many of those. 

War Doctor

John Hurt's forgotten Doctor is portrayed brilliantly, with most of the Doctor's human qualities stripped right back making this Doctor seem even more alien than the rest of them. However, with only his 50th Anniversary appearance to go off, this Doctor's full development was limited. 




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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Fourteen: Issues 69-73

Introduction

Hello readers! In this part, contained within these issues the Fourth Doctor's story begins to end, the Third Doctor makes his first trip to the planet Peladon, and the Fourth Doctor hunts down the fourth segment of the Key to Time. Also in this part is the magazine's first trip to the 1960s!

Issue 69 (24/08/2011)

The DVD

The Keeper of Traken - The Fourth Doctor and Adric arrive on Traken, but the peace is about to be shattered by the Doctor's oldest enemy.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - The Keeper of Traken - The Fourth Doctor encounters an old foe on a famously peaceful planet (DOC 4.40)
  • Enemies - Saturnynes - The fishy fiends who threatened 16th Century Venice (SA1)
  • Technology - Polyphase Avatron - Look at the inner workings of the pirate captain's wing-man (PA1)
  • Allies - Riley Vashtee - Meet one of the many men to fall for Martha Jones' charms (RV1)
  • Who on Earth - Brink of War - The Doctor's adventures in the years just before the First World War (Part 18)
  • Flashback - Eater of Worlds - See Ace cower before the Lord of Darkness and eater of Worlds (DR 7-3)
  • Enemies - Lucius Petrus Dextrus - The prophet of Pompeii didn't predict his own demise (LD1)
  • Alien Worlds - The Library - Every book ever written could be found on this unique planet (LB1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Boy Wonder - The second part of our interview with Adric actor, Matthew Waterhouse (Part 69)


Issue 70 (07/09/2011)

The DVD

Image of the Fendahl - When research on some ancient artifacts uncovers a powerful force, The Doctor and Leela fight to stop it.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - Image of the Fendahl - A mysterious skull leads to danger (Doc 4.20)
  • Allies - Eldane - Meet the kindly Silurian who wanted to find peace with humanity (SU1)
  • Who on Earth - Crime Buster - The Doctor faces a number of mysteries in the early 20th Century (Part 19)
  • Enemies - War Lords - Watch out for the aliens who pluck armies out of time (WL1)
  • Alien Worlds - Spiridon - Prepare yourself for the planet where the Daleks try to master invisibility (SP1)
  • Allies - Milo and Cheen - Find out about the pair who kidnapped Martha in New New York (MI1)
  • Enemies - Li H'Sen Chang - This magician was behind the disappearance of several Victorian girls (LI1)
  • Technology - Mummy - Peel back the bandages to find out how these robotic horrors work (MU1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Ideas Man - Doctor Who writer Chris Boucher talks about his classic stories (Part 70)


Issue 71 (21/09/2011)

The DVD

The Curse of Peladon - The Third Doctor takes Jo to Peladon, where they get wrapped up in the local politics.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - The Curse of Peladon - The Third Doctor finds himself in the middle of a diplomatic crisis (DOC 3.11)
  • Enemies - Rosabba Calvierri - The matriarch of the Saturnynes, who lived in Venice (CV1)
  • Technology - Mechanoid - Find out more about the awesome firepower of these robots (ME1)
  • Who on Earth - Daleks and Yeti - The 1930s were a dangerous time on Earth (Part 20)
  • Allies - Steven Taylor - Introducing the First Doctor's space pilot companion (ST1)
  • Flashback - It's a Rat Trap - Leela races through the sewers to escape a mutant rodent (DR4-9)
  • Enemies - Lady Sylvia Thaw - The financial backer of the disasterous Lazarus experiment (LT1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Action Man! - Former stuntman Stuart Fell talks about his explosive role on Doctor Who (Part 71)
  • Alien Worlds - Peladon - Guide to the planet full of weird and wonderful alien creatures (PD1)


Issue 72 (05/10/2011)

The DVD

The Androids of Tara - The Doctor and Romana are surrounded by android doubles while searching for the fourth segment of the Key to Time.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - The Androids of Tara - It's a case of mistaken robotic identity for Romana in this adventure (DOC 4.27)
  • Alien Worlds - Ember - Learn all about the shark infested skies of this fog-bound planet (EM1)
  • Enemies - Lance Bennett - It's a good thing Donna left this bad guy at the alter (LB1)
  • Who on Earth - World at War - Read about the Doctor's exploits during World War Two (Part 21)
  • Allies - Tommy Connolly - Meet the young boy who helped the Tenth Doctor overcome the Wire (TC1)
  • Enemies - Eknodines - The old folk of Leadworth may not be as innocent as they look (EN1)
  • Alien Worlds - Tara - Find out about the planet and its robotic population (TA1)
  • Technology - K-9 Mark II - Get inside knowledge on how the Doctor's robotic dog works (K91)
  • Behind the Scenes - Seventh Dinension - Part Two of our exclusive interview with ex-Doctor, Sylvester McCoy (Part 72)


Issue 73 (19/10/2011)

The DVD

Tomb of the Cybermen - The Second Doctor, Jamie and Victoria find themselves in danger beneath Telos' surface.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - Tomb of the Cybermen - The Second Doctor encounters the silver giants on Telos (EP 2.8)
  • The Doctor - Death of the Doctor - The Time Lord visits Utah in 2011, a trip that will change his life (Part 60)
  • Allies - Kath McDonnell - Meet the greedy but brave captain of the SS Pentallian (KM1)
  • Who on Earth - Genocide - The 1950s and 1960s were a crucial time for earth, and the Doctor (Part 22)
  • Enemies - Mr Crane - John Lumic's trusted henchman wasn't all that he seemed (CE1)
  • Technology - Cryo Chamber - Discover the secrets of Karzan Sardick's fog lake (CC1)
  • Flashback - Exterminated! - A Dalek becomes a bonfire for the native of the planet Exxilon (DR3-6)
  • Alien Worlds - New Earth - Visit the home of humanity, light years from Earth (NE1)
  • Behind the Scenes - The Queen of Scream - Deborah Watling, who played Victoria, looks back at the 1960s (Part 73)




Thank you for reading! Drop a comment with your thoughts or suggestions! They will be greatly appreciated!

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Death Count - Terror of the Autons

Hello readers! In this post I will be counting up the deaths in the Third Doctor story, Terror of the Autons. This story saw the second and final appearance of the Autons in the classic series, as well as the first of many appearances from The Master. Jo Grant also debuts in this story.

About this Story

TitleTerror of the Autons
No. of Episodes4
Season No.
Serial No.
Season 8
Serial 1
Broadcast Dates2nd Jan -
23rd Jan 1971
Run-Time95' 23"
DoctorThird Doctor
CompanionJo Grant
The Autons attack the UNIT soldiers


Synopsis

The Doctor gets a new assistant and a mysterious message from another Time Lord. He is told he will have to fight an enemy from his past, the Master, with the fate of Earth at risk. The Master has gained the assistance of the Nestene Consciousness, and plans to turn Earth into a new homeworld for the Nestenes. Will the Doctor be able to stop in in this battle of wits?

The Death Count

Episode One

CharacterTime of DeathDescription
Goodge7' 35"Killed by the Master with his Tissue Compression Eliminator
Goodge is found inside his own lunchbox

Death Toll:

1

Death Rating:

4.04 (White)

Episode Two

CharacterTime of DeathDescription
George McDermott4' 14"Suffocated by Nestene-controlled plastic chair
John Farrel18' 36"Killed by Nestene-controlled troll doll
Professor George Philips21' 36"Killed by grenade intended to kill the Doctor
McDermott is attacked by the chair

Death Toll:

3

Death Rating:

12.05 (Mint)

Episode Three

CharacterTime of DeathDescription
Unnamed UNIT Soldier2' 36"Shot by Auton
Nestene-controlled Troll Doll19' 01"Shot by Yates
Yates shoots the troll doll


Death Toll:

2

Death Rating:

8.50 (White)

Episode Four

CharacterTime of DeathDescription
Unnamed UNIT Soldier16' 14"Shot by Auton
Auton16' 18"Destroyed by grenade thrown by Yates
Unnamed Scientist16' 44"Pushed from Radio Telescope by the Master
Unnamed UNIT Soldier17' 44"Killed by explosion caused by Autons
Unnamed UNIT Soldier17' 44"Killed by explosion caused by Autons
Unnamed UNIT Soldier17' 46"Shot by Auton
Unnamed UNIT Soldier17' 51"Killed by explosion caused by Autons
Unnamed UNIT Soldier17' 51"Killed by explosion caused by Autons
Auton18' 55"Deactivated by the Doctor and the Master
Auton18' 55"Deactivated by the Doctor and the Master
Auton18' 55"Deactivated by the Doctor and the Master
Auton18' 55"Deactivated by the Doctor and the Master
Auton18' 55"Deactivated by the Doctor and the Master
Auton18' 55"Deactivated by the Doctor and the Master
Auton18' 55"Deactivated by the Doctor and the Master
Rex Farrel19' 59"Shot by Yates while disguised as the Master
The Doctor and Jo examine the killer daffofdils


Death Toll:

16

Death Rating:

72.02 (Red)

Overall

Death Toll:

22

Death Rating:

23.06 (Green)



Thank you for reading! Drop a comment with your thoughts or suggestions! They will be greatly appreciated!

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Thirteen: Issues 64-68

Introduction

Hello readers! This series of posts has now hit its teens! And ironically, and very not planned, the first issue featured a story from Doctor Who's thirteenth year on air, 1976. Also in this post, the Third Doctor has his first encounters with Silurians and Sea Devils and the Sixth Doctor faces terrifying reality television!

Issue 64 (15/06/2011)

The DVD

The Masque of the Mandragora - The Doctor and Sarah Jane unleash a deadly danger on medieval Italy.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - The masque of the Mandragora - The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane take a trip to 15th Century Italy (DOC 4.12)
  • Enemies - The Gods of Ragnarok - Entertain these mysterious beings at your peril (GR1)
  • Allies - Sylvia Noble - Donna's mother didn't always treat her too well (SN1)
  • Who on Earth - Madame de Pompadour - The Doctor kept weaving in and out of the life of one French courtesan (Part 13)
  • Allies - Shakespeare's Players - Find out more about the men who spoke William's words (WS2)
  • Enemies - Professor Docherty - The academic who lived two very different lives (DC1)
  • Technology - Peking Homunculus - Look at the internal mechanics of the sinister Mr Sin (PH1)
  • Alien Worlds - Alfava Metraxis - Visit the planet where the Byzantium crashed (AL1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Direct Shot - Rodney Bennet, director of many adventures, talks about Doctor Who (Part 64)


Issue 65 (29/06/2011)

The DVD

Doctor Who and the Silurians - Some ancient creatures are awoken from hibernation, and they will stop at nothing to get their planet back!

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Who on Earth - French Revolution - The Doctor dips in and out of a turbulent time in history (Part 14)
  • Allies - Guido and Isabella - Find out about the Venetian ship builder and his daughter (GU1)
  • Enemies - Chloe Webber - The girl whose pictures stole a thousand people (CW1)
  • Alien Worlds - The Moon - A quick guide to the alien battlefield in Earth's sky (MO1)
  • Technology - Cybershade - See what these Cyber-creatures look like under their cloaks (CY5)
  • Flashback - Time Lord Traitor - Can the Doctor really be an assassin? (DR4-8)
  • Enemies - Fenric - Read about one of the Doctor's oldest enemies (FE1)
  • Episode Guide - Doctor Who and the Silurians - The Doctor meets the original rulers of Earth for the first time (DOC 3.2)
  • Behind the Scenes - Theory of Relativity - Meet the actress who played the Doctor's granddaughter, Susan (Part 65)


Issue 66 (13/07/2011)

The DVD

The Sea Devils - The Doctor, Jo and UNIT are faced with an aquatic threat when the Master escapes from prison

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - The Sea Devils - The Master teams up with some ancient earthlings (DOC 3.12)
  • Enemies - Ironsides - Meet the Daleks who brew a mean cuppa (DL13)
  • Allies - John Smith - Take a look at the Doctor's human side (JO1)
  • Who on Earth - Time of War - The era of big dresses and big threats to Earth (Part 15)
  • Allies - Rosita - Introducing the Victorian woman who faced the Cybermen (RO1)
  • Alien Worlds - Vortis - Visit the planet inhabited by a wide variety of giant insects (VO1)
  • Enemies - Roboforms - Look behind the masks of the Robot Santas who terrorised Earth (RS1)
  • Technology - Cyberman - Take a peek under the metal skin of the Cybermen entombed on Telos (CY6)
  • Behind the Scenes - Seventh Heaven - Read our exclusive interview with the Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy (Part 66)


Issue 67 (27/07/2011)

The DVD

The Stones of Blood - In search of the third segment to the Key to Time, The Doctor and Romana encounter bloodsucking stones on Earth.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - The Stones of Blood - The Doctor and Romana hunt down the third segment of the Key to Time (DOC 4.26)
  • Enemies - Adipose - They're small and cute but formed from human fat (AD1)
  • Who on Earth - Famous Faces - The Doctor meets both Dickens and Queen Victoria, among others (Part 16)
  • Allies - Sir Robert MacLeish - Meet the man who owned Torchwood House (SR1)
  • Alien Worlds - San Helios - Dare you take a trip to the planet of the dead? (SH1)
  • Flashback - Twisted Reality - The Sixth Doctor faces danger from a future version of himself (DR6.3)
  • The Doctor - Time Rewritten - How the Eleventh Doctor restarted the Universe (Part 59)
  • Behind the Scenes - it's a Dog's Life - An interview with John Leeson, the man who gives K-9 his voice (Part 67)
  • Technology - Eighth Doctor's TARDIS Console - Peel back the panels of this steampunk version of the Doctor's console (TD8)


Issue 68 (10/08/2011)

The DVD

Vengeance on Varos - The Sixth Doctor's trip to Varos leads to him experiencing reality TV gone wrong!

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - Vengeance on Varos - The Doctor and Peri enter a world of televisual horror (EP 6.3)
  • Enemies - Regenerating ngels - Take a look at the Weeping Angels on Alfava Metraxis, just don't blink (WA2)
  • Who on Earth - Art and Music - The Doctor's adventures on Earth led him to Vincent Van Gogh (Part 17)
  • Allies - The Women - Meet the mysterious lady who appears to Wilf (WO1)
  • Alien Worlds - Varos - Plan a trip to the planet where torture and death are entertainment (VA1)
  • Allies - The Preachers - The brave few who stood up the mighty Cybus-Industries (PC1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Going Mentor - Find out what it's like to play a Giant alien slug (Part 68)
  • Technology - Dalek - Discover the inner workings of the early Daleks (DL3)
  • Enemies - Karzan Sardick - Understand the bitterness of this lonely old man (KZ1)




Thank you for reading! Drop a comment with your thoughts or suggestions! They will be greatly appreciated!

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Twelve: Issues 59-63

Introduction

Hello readers! It's been a while... I get busy with school stuff and find limited time for blog stuff. However, onto the post. In this part of the DWDVDF series, the DVDs contain the Seventh Doctor teaming up with the Brigadier, the Third Doctor's first trip following the lift of his exile, and the Sixth Doctor faces not one, but two, renegade Time Lords! Also, the Fourth Doctor meets the Sontarans' deadly enemy, the Rutans. Enjoy!

Issue 59 (06/04/2011)

The DVD

Battlefield - The Doctor and Ace team up with an old friend for a legendary showdown

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Technology - Silurian Blaster - See the inner core of this formidable weapon (SU1)
  • Allies - Moxx of Balhoon - Meet the blue-skinned alien solicitor who loved a party (MX1)
  • Who on Earth - Mighty Rulers - The Doctor meets the good and the bad of the late middle ages (Part 8)
  • Enemies - Solana Mercurio - The woman whose loyalty to her employer sealed her doom (ME1)
  • Alien Worlds - Ribos - Visit the icy home to one part of the Key to Time (RB1)
  • Allies - Leela - This companion to the Fourth Doctor was handy with weapons (LE1)
  • Flashback - Alien Growth - See the huge Krynoid battle with UNIT (DR4-7)
  • Episode Guide - Battlefield - The Seventh Doctor and Ace face a foe from legend (DOC 7.9)
  • Behind the Scenes - Ace Image - Ex-Companion Sophie Aldred talks more about her time in the TARDIS (Part 59)


Issue 60 (20/04/2011)

The DVD

Carnival of Monsters - With the power of Time Travel restored to him, the Doctor takes Jo on her first proper adventure!

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - Carnival of Monsters - The Third Doctor and Jo find themselves in a mad, miniature adventure (DOC 3.16)
  • Who on Earth - Aztecs and Aliens - Follow the Doctor's country hopping in the Renaissance (Part 9)
  • Enemies - Plasmavore - Meet the bloodsucking alien disguised as a harmless old lady (PM1)
  • Alien Worlds - Necros - Visit the planet of the dead that was presided over by Davros (NC1)
  • The Doctor - Hidden Identities - Read about the Eleventh Doctor's continuing adventures (Part 57)
  • Enemies - Henry Van Statten - The man who not only owned the internet, but also the last Dalek (VS1)
  • Behind the Scenes - What Katy Did Next - Katy Manning talks about returning to the role of Jo Grant in 2010 (Part 60)
  • Allies - Amelia Pond - Read all about the young Pond who waited years to travel with the Doctor (PO1)
  • Technology - First Doctor's TARDIS Console - Look at the inner workings of the earliest known TARDIS console (TD5)


Issue 61 (04/05/2011)

The DVD

Horror of Fang Rock - The Doctor and Leela face danger in a lighthouse

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - Horror of Fang Rock - Who will survive the alien in the lighthouse? (DOC 4.18)
  • Allies - Catkind: The Brannigans - Meet the Doctor's feline buddy and his human wife (CK1)
  • Who on Earth - Liz One - The Doctor just keeps bumping into Elizabeth I (Part 10)
  • Alien Worlds - Telos - Plan your trip to the Cybermen's second home planet (TL1)
  • Allies - Crespallions - Feeling Blue? You would be if you worked on Platform One (CR1)
  • Flashback - Dalek Execution - Watch the Master's dramatic demise on Skaro (DR8-1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Armed and Dangerous - Part two of our interview with ex-companion Louise Jameson (Part 61)
  • Enemies - New Dalek Paradigm - Meet the most recent incarnations of the Doctor's old enemies (DL12)
  • Technology - Judoon Ship - Get behind the controls of a vast prison ship (JD2)


Issue 62 (18/05/2011)

The DVD

Delta and the Bannermen - The Doctor and Mel take a coach trip and find themselves battling aliens in a Welsh holiday camp

The Magazine

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  • Episode Guide - Delta and the Bannermen - Can the Doctor save the Chimeron Queen at a Welsh holiday camp? (DOC 7.3)
  • Enemies - Lilith - Learn all about the youngest of the wicked Carrionites (CN2)
  • Who on Earth - Great War - Read about the Doctor's adventures on 17th Century Earth (Part 11)
  • Allies - Alonso Frame - Allons-y! It's time to meet this brave SS Titanic crew member (AF1)
  • Alien Worlds - Zeta Minor - Visit the strange planet at the farthest reaches of the universe (ZM1)
  • Enemies - The Destroyer - Face the blue demon who was summoned by the sorceress Morgaine (DE1)
  • Allies - Nasreen Chaudhry - The woman who was humanity's ambassador to the Silurians (NC1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Direct Action - The first man to direct the Daleks talks about his Doctor Who adventures (Part 62)
  • Technology - Nostalgia Trips Cruiser - Would you buy a ticket for this terrifying bus ride? (NC1)


Issue 63 (01/06/2011)

The DVD

The Mark of the Rani - A trip to the Industrial Revolution reunites the Doctor with an old enemy

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Episode Guide - The Mark of the Rani - The Doctor and Peri face not one but two renegade Time Lords (EP 6.4)
  • Allies - Bracewell - He's both a man and machine, but not the creator of the Daleks (BR1)
  • Who on Earth - Slaves and Masters - Who would have thought that the Doctor was a twisted fire starter? (Part 12)
  • Alien Worlds - Frontios - Plan your visit to this distant planet inhabited by giant insects (FR1)
  • The Doctor - Alien Awakenings - The Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory face some ancient aliens (Part 58)
  • Flashback - Written in Stone - Can the Doctor and Zoe resist Medusa? (DR2-7)
  • Behind the Scenes - Fourth Time Lucky - Part two of our exclusive interview with director Christopher Barry (Part 63)
  • Enemies - Silurians - Be careful not to wake the original rulers of Earth (SU1)
  • Technology - Pyrovile Pod - Get behind the controls of the pod that made Versuvius erupt (PY1)




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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Ten: Issues 49-53

Introduction

Hello readers! In this part, the DVDs visit the Fourth Doctor's debut with a giant robot, part one of the Black Guardian trilogy and an assassin strikes when the Doctor visits Gallifrey! Also, Sarah Jane makes her debut and the series' final story of the classic era.

Issue 49 (17/11/2010)

The DVD

Robot - Can the newly regenerated Fourth Doctor save Sarah Jane from the grips of a giant robot?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Enemies - Foamasi - Meet the alien gangsters who tried to take over the Leisure Hive (FO1)
  • Allies - Captain Magambo - This UNIT officer helped to save two different Earths (MG1)
  • The Doctor - Scarecrows and Statues - The Tenth Doctor decides to become human (Part 49)
  • Enemies - Borusa - The Doctor's old tutor became a power-mad president (Part 49)
  • Flashback - Ice Cold Invaders - The Cybermen make their very first appearance (DR1-4)
  • Allies - New Humans - Discover how the human race was reborn on another world (NW1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Going Boho - Take a peek inside the Fourth Doctor's wardrobe (Part 49)
  • Episode Guide - Robot - A newly regenerated Doctor must face a giant robot (DOC 4.1)
  • Technology - K1 Robot - Get under the skin of the robot who fell in love with Sarah Jane (KR1)


Issue 50 (01/12/2010)

The DVD

Mawdryn Undead - The Doctor bumps into an old friend and meets a new companion, but can he be trusted?

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

  • Enemies - Cobb - Find out about the man who tried to kill the Tenth Doctor (CB1)
  • Allies - Ben and Polly - Meet the first companions to see the Doctor regenerate (BP1)
  • The Doctor - Earth in Peril - The Doctor faces his old enemy once again (Part 50)
  • Enemies - Helen A - The sigary-sweet villain who tried to ban sadness (HE1)
  • Allies - Doctor Moon - Was everything as it seemed with this sinister physician? (DM1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Friend or Foe? - Read our exclusive interview with Mark Strickson (Part 50)
  • Enemies - Meglos - Introducing the spiky-faced monster who faced the Fourth Doctor (MG1)
  • Episode Guide - Mawdryn Undead - Can you make sense of this timey-wimey adventure? (DOC 5.10)
  • Technology - Time Station - Take a look inside this vast piece of Time Lord technology (LO1)


Issue 51 (15/12/2010)

The DVD

Survival - The Seventh Doctor and Ace battle the Master to round off 28 years of Classic Doctor Who.

The Magazine

Here is a list of the pages featured in the magazine of this issue. Listed is the section it belongs to, the page title, a quick description of the page and its sorting code.

This issue saw the inclusion of two new sections of the magazine: Who on Earth (Recounting the Doctor's adventures on Earth) and Alien Worlds (Guide to the many places the Doctor has visited on his travels).



  • Allies - Liz 10 - The once and future queen who ruled Starship UK (LI1)
  • Technology - Sontaran Swagger Stick - Take a closer look at this piece of knock-out alien tech (SN3)
  • Who on Earth - Earth Born - Find out about the Earth's origins and the Doctor's involvement in them (Part 1)
  • Flashback - A Gift of Death - The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane witness a terrifying murder (DR4-5)
  • Enemies - The Last Dalek - Meet the Dalek who was far from the last of its kind (DL11)
  • The Doctor - Fire and Ice - The Tenth Doctor and Donna start their travels together (Part 51)
  • Alien Worlds - Malcassairo - Your ultimate guide to the planet at the end of the universe (MA1)
  • Episode Guide - Survival - The Seventh Doctor and the Master fight like animals (DOC 7.12)
  • Behind the Scenes - Ace's High - An exclusive interview with Sophie Aldred, who brought Ace to life (Part 51)


Issue 52 (29/12/2010)

The DVD

The Deadly Assassin - The Doctor returns to Gallifrey, where an assassination leads to an iconic showdown!

The Magazine

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  • Episode Guide - The Deadly Assassin - The Doctor is accused of murder on his home planet (DOC 4.14)
  • Enemies - Luke Rattigan - Find out about the boy genius who wasn't really that smart (LR1)
  • Who on Earth - Alien Gods - Discover how creatures from other worlds influenced early Earth (Part 2)
  • Allies - Gwen Cooper - Meet one of Captain Jack's colleagues at Torchwood (GC1)
  • Technology - Cybermats - Look beneath the metal skin of these Cyber-bugs (CY3)
  • The Doctor - Noble Sacrifices - Find out how Jenny and River Song gave their lives for the Doctor (Part 52)
  • Behind the Scenes - Challenge Anneke - We talm to Anneke Wills, who played swinging sixties companion Polly (Part 52)
  • Alien Worlds - Gallifrey - Visit the planet that the Time Lords call home (GA1)
  • Enemies - Autons - Read all about the Nestene Consciousness' plastic minions (AU1)


Issue 53 (12/01/2011)

The DVD

The Time Warrior - The Third Doctor and a stowaway Sarah Jane join forces to battle a Sontaran in the Middle Ages

The Magazine

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  • Allies - Winston Churchill - Meet the British Prime Minister who thought the Daleks were on his side (WC1)
  • Alien Worlds - Androzani Minor - Visit the planet that ended the Fifth Doctor's life (AM1)
  • The Doctor - Reality Destroyed - The Doctor loses another companion as Donna leaves the TARDIS (Part 53)
  • Enemies - Irongron - Face the medieval man who worked with a Sontaran (IR1)
  • Flashback - Pest Control - See the Third Doctor face some giant mutant maggots (DR3-5)
  • Who on Earth - Meddlers in Time - Find out how Earth has been influenced by alien intervention (Part 53)
  • Behind the Scenes - Pretty Polly - Part two of our interview with ex-companion Anneke Wills (TC1)
  • Episode Guide - The Time Warrior - The Doctor makes a new friend and meet a new enemy (DOC 3.20)
  • Technology - Cyber Ship - Step into the Cyber-shuttle that landed on Earth (CY4)




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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Death Count - The Claws of Axos

Hello readers! In this post I will be counting up the deaths in the Third Doctor story, The Claws of Axos.

About this Story

TitleThe Claws of Axos
No. of Episodes4
Season No.
Serial No.
Season 8
Serial 3
Broadcast Dates13th Mar -
3rd Apr 1971
Run-Time97' 22"
DoctorThird Doctor
CompanionJo Grant
The Doctor has to fight Axos and the Master


Synopsis

When a UFO lands near England's largest nuclear power station, the Doctor and UNIT investigate. They discover that Axos needs time to refuel before it takes off again and Axos gives them Axonite in return for letting it stay. However, when the Axonite turns out to be bad and the Master shows up, the Doctor has his hands full to put a stop to the mayhem.

The Death Count

Episode One

CharacterTime of DeathDescription
Tramp12' 27"Absorbed by Axos
The Master is held captive by Axos

Death Toll:

1

Death Rating:

4.19 (White)

Episode Two

CharacterTime of DeathDescription
Unnamed UNIT Soldier14' 50"Killed by the Master with a laser gun
Duplicate Bill Filer18' 03"Killed by light accelerator
Professor Winser22' 33"Absorbed by Axos after touching Axonite in light accelerator
The Master moves in for the kill

Death Toll:

3

Death Rating:

12.49 (Mint)

Episode Three

CharacterTime of DeathDescription
Unnamed UNIT Soldier15' 07"Blown up by Axos
Unnamed UNIT Soldier15' 29"Killed by Axos with tentacle
Unnamed UNIT Soldier15' 29"Killed by Axos with tentacle
Axos goes on a rampage through
the nuclear facility


Death Toll:

3

Death Rating:

12.41 (Mint)

Episode Four

CharacterTime of DeathDescription
Sir George Hardiman5' 09"Killed by power feedback in Light Accelerator
Unnamed UNIT Soldier18' 46"Thrown over railing by Axos
Unnamed UNIT Soldier18' 49"Killed by Axos with tentacle

Axos invades the TARDIS before the
Doctor can put it in a time loop

A part of Axos is blown up by Sergeant Benton at 13' 00", however, as Axos is not killed, it doesn't count towards the death count.


Death Toll:

3

Death Rating:

11.84 (Mint)

Overall

Death Toll:

10

Death Rating:

10.27 (Mint)



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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Doctor Who DVD Files - Part Nine: Issues 44-48

Introduction

Hello readers! In this part, the DVDs visit the Third Doctor's trouble with parallel worlds, a Double Doctor adventure in Spain, and the Fourth Doctor's final stand against the Master. Also featured is the debut of the Fifth Doctor and some very large maggots! Enjoy!

Issue 44 (08/09/2010)

The DVD

Inferno - The Third Doctor has a bad case of deja vu as he suffers similar troubles in parallel universes.

The Magazine

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  • Episode Guide - Inferno - The Third Doctor faces death in a parallel universe (DOC 3.4)
  • Enemies - Morgaine - Meet the evil sorceress from another dimension (MO1)
  • Allies - Jake Simmonds - This member of the Preachers helped save two worlds (JS1)
  • Enemies - Voc Robots - Discover creepy mechanical men with murder in mind (VR1)
  • The Doctor - Friends and Foes - The Tenth Doctor's adventures in time and space begin (Part 44)
  • Allies - Zoe Heriot - Was this companion really as clever as the Second Doctor? (ZH1)
  • Behind the Scenes - Getting into Character - Actor Christopher Benjamin has worked with three different Doctors (Part 44)
  • Technology - Yeti - An exclusive look beneath the fur of these alien robots (YE1)
  • Enemies - Jagrafess - This blobby monstosity ruled the Human Empire (JG1)


Issue 45 (22/09/2010)

The DVD

The Two Doctors - The Doctor takes a visit to Spain, where he meets himself and and an old enemy.

The Magazine

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  • Enemies - The Graske - The terror that caused nightmares for the Doctor and Sarah Jane (GK1)
  • Technology - Jabe's Scanner - Take a look at Tree People technology from the year 5 billion (JB1)
  • Allies - The Watcher - This projection of the future haunted the Fourth Doctor (WA1)
  • The Doctor - Rebirth of the Cybermen - Face the creatures that want to steal your humanity or destroy it (Part 45)
  • Enemies - Lady Peinforte - Meet the woman who wanted the power of a Gallifreyan weapon (PN1)
  • Allies - Titanic Passengers - Who survived the meteoroid disaster on the Starship Titanic (TT1)
  • Flashback - Hospital Horror - Discover why Sarah Jane is about to get the shock of her life (DR4-4)
  • Episode Guide - The Two Doctors - Two versions of the same Time Lord join forces to defeat the Sontarans (DOC 6.5)
  • Behind the Scenes - Highland Fling - The second part of our interview with Jamie actor Frazer Hines (Part 45)


Issue 46 (06/10/2010)

The DVD

Logopolis - The Fourth Doctor makes his final stand against The Master.

The Magazine

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  • Episode Guide - Logopolis - The Master's machinations could mean the end of everything (DOC 4.41)
  • Allies - Martha's Family - Keep up with the Joneses and their adventures with the Tenth Doctor (MJ3)
  • Enemies - Origins of the Cybermen - Think you know about the Cybermen? Think again (CY6)
  • The Doctor - Daleks vs Cybermen - Earth is caught in the crossfire when these two foes declare war (Part 46)
  • Enemies - Axos - Dare you face the parasitic creature fought by the Third Doctor? (AX1)
  • Allies - Victoria Waterfield - Meet the orphaned companion who was always terrified (VW1)
  • Technology - Tissue Compression Eliminator - The weapon of choice for the early incarnations of the Master (TC1)
  • Enemies - The Master Lives - How the Master's fight for survival turned to desperation (MS4)
  • Behind the Scenes - Coming of Age - Christopher H Bidmead reveals the secrets of season 18 (Part 46)


Issue 47 (20/10/2010)

The DVD

Castrovalva - A newly regenerated Fifth Doctor needs to fight the Master in a topsy-turvy world!

The Magazine

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  • Episode Guide - Castrovalva - Can such a tranquil place as Castrovalva really be a deadly trap? (DOC 5.1)
  • Allies - Hath - Meet one of mankind's oddest allies - a fiercest enemies (HT1)
  • Enemies - Sky Sylvestry - A trip to Midnight changed this poor woman's life for ever (SV1)
  • The Doctor - Spiders, Cats and Witches - The Tenth Doctor and his new friends encounter toil and trouble (Part 47)
  • Allies - Emilia Rumford - This elderly archaeologist battled The Stones of Blood (ER1)
  • Flashback - Double Trouble - Find out how the Doctor got rid of his evil doppelganger (DR2-5)
  • Behind the Scenes - Mad World - The second part of our chat with Christopher H Bidmead (Part 47)
  • Enemies - Time Lords - Discover the rogues gallery of misfits behind the legend (LO1)
  • Technology - Torchwood Telescope - This Victorian device did more than just stargaze (TS1)


Issue 48 (03/11/2010)

The DVD

The Green Death - After battling a supercomputer and some giant maggots, Jo leaves the Doctor for a professor

The Magazine

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  • Episode Guide - The Green Death - While investigating an eco disaster, the Doctor's companion finds love (DOC 3.19)
  • Enemies - Sil - Introducing the foul slug like alien who was obsessed with money (SI1)
  • Allies - Eddison Hall Guests - Meet and greet the unfortunate party-goers who faced the Vespiform (ED1)
  • Enemies - Kess - This brutal guard took pleasure in wreaking violence on the Ood (KS1)
  • The Doctor - Genetic Horrors - The Tenth Doctor meets Daleks once again (Part 48)
  • Behind the Scenes - Jo Goes - Find out why Jo Grant actress Katy Manning left Doctor Who (Part 48)
  • Enemies - Field Major Styke - Take a look at the Sontaran who experimented on humans (SN4)
  • Allies - River Song - The intriguing woman from the Doctor's past... and future (RS1)
  • Technology - Who-Mobile - Get behind the Wheel of the Third Doctor's amazing vehicle (WH1)




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