tickytoc
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BBC Countdown to Christmas
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nutmeg
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@tickytoc, they are fun. Ok maybe Jenny and Clara are over-sexualised, but that's full-on fanboys for you, lol. That guy is pretty dedicated, thanks for sharing.
I reckon Clara is going to get Danny back for Christmas. Or I hope that's what happens anyway.
Not long to wait. Disappointed that they aren't doing the early morning simulcast, though we might have all struggled to get up that early on Boxing Day.
I reckon Clara is going to get Danny back for Christmas. Or I hope that's what happens anyway.
Not long to wait. Disappointed that they aren't doing the early morning simulcast, though we might have all struggled to get up that early on Boxing Day.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
I hope your prediction is true nutmeg, it would be a nice bit of closure for Clara (and the Doctor's relationship with her).
I'll be away until Boxing Day so I might have to watch it the next day, or late at night. Going to do my latest classic review before then too.
I'll be away until Boxing Day so I might have to watch it the next day, or late at night. Going to do my latest classic review before then too.
nutmeg
Well-Known Member
No hurry with your review Meglos, I probably won't get a chance til after Xmas ... will see how it goes. I've been away for the last week myself, having an early Xmas with extended family, busy time of year. I feel your pain having to wait to watch the special, and ours at having to wait for your comments. 
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
No time like the present...
THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH is a landmark story for two main reasons. The most obvious selling point was the first return of the Daleks following an unexpected bout of Dalekmania.
The other milestone is the first departure of one of the regular cast.
Terry Nation weaves together a fairly loose story to connect the two, involving a version of Earth's future history in the wake of a Dalek invasion.
The Daleks themselves are more mobile than before, coming equipped with handy satellite dishes so they can move (somewhat) freely without the aid of metal floors or static electricity. They are in their element here, with images provided by their jaunts over several major London landmarks being justifiably iconic.
We also discover the existence of a black Dalek Supreme, who seems to oversee the concentration camp and the upkeep of the Slyther, some kind of mutant guard dog hybrid of Marty The Monster and a mushroom.
We are shown a grim, dystopian world under Dalek control, with most humans relegated to an existance as Robomen, slaves, starving outcasts or splintered rebel groups. The first real foray into a recognisable human future is a grim experience, not least for Ian and Barbara, who are separated early and given their own companions in their attempts to fight back against oppression.
Barbara tems up with Jenny (played with a nice sideline of cynicism by Ann Davies, the wife of the late Richard Briers) and Dortman, until the demise of the latter provides the impetus for the women to carry on the fight. The episode where Barbara and Jenny push Dortman's wheelchair across London is a visual tour-de-force, showcasing beautifully the series first real location shooting.
Susan, meanwhile, is teamed up with David Campbell, a young resistance fighter who might as well have LOVE INTEREST stuck to him in neon lights. Susan is given a rare chance to develop as a character, and is no longer the naive schoolchild or helpless grandaughter.
The Doctor is also in his element here, easily taking control and confronting the Daleks no matter what odds are stacked against him. When he finally suceeds and gives a nod to the strength of the human spirit, we recognise a theme that will continue in the series to the present day.
The finest moment in the story comes when the Doctor, realising that nothing lasts forever, is able to relinquish his control over his grandaughter's life, making the decision for her that she was unable to, to go forward in her beliefs and prove to him that he is not mistaken in his. It's a truly touching scene, and was deemed important enough to revisit in the anniversary special 20 years later.
William Hartnell injured himself in an accident on the ramp to the Dalek ship, and was out of action for more than one episode. They covered it seamlessly, and Hartnell is superb both before and after the incident.
Other things to look out for include : Mr Rumbold from Are You Being Served playing it straight as resistance fighter Wells, a couple of homeless Shakespearean hags chewing the scenery (the old one is great but the younger one seems unsure of whether to act), and a powerful scene where Ian's friend Larry is reunited with his robotised brother, only for them to die together.
As I said, it's grim, but audiences in 1964 would have been thrilled, and it's hard not to feel the same way watching it now. It's an epic that, for the most part, captivates, and any shortcomings are reasonably minor (shout out to the Slyther and the paper plate flying saucers).
It feels like the end of an era, but I'm as excited as ever to see what comes next.
THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH is a landmark story for two main reasons. The most obvious selling point was the first return of the Daleks following an unexpected bout of Dalekmania.
The other milestone is the first departure of one of the regular cast.
Terry Nation weaves together a fairly loose story to connect the two, involving a version of Earth's future history in the wake of a Dalek invasion.
The Daleks themselves are more mobile than before, coming equipped with handy satellite dishes so they can move (somewhat) freely without the aid of metal floors or static electricity. They are in their element here, with images provided by their jaunts over several major London landmarks being justifiably iconic.
We also discover the existence of a black Dalek Supreme, who seems to oversee the concentration camp and the upkeep of the Slyther, some kind of mutant guard dog hybrid of Marty The Monster and a mushroom.
We are shown a grim, dystopian world under Dalek control, with most humans relegated to an existance as Robomen, slaves, starving outcasts or splintered rebel groups. The first real foray into a recognisable human future is a grim experience, not least for Ian and Barbara, who are separated early and given their own companions in their attempts to fight back against oppression.
Barbara tems up with Jenny (played with a nice sideline of cynicism by Ann Davies, the wife of the late Richard Briers) and Dortman, until the demise of the latter provides the impetus for the women to carry on the fight. The episode where Barbara and Jenny push Dortman's wheelchair across London is a visual tour-de-force, showcasing beautifully the series first real location shooting.
Susan, meanwhile, is teamed up with David Campbell, a young resistance fighter who might as well have LOVE INTEREST stuck to him in neon lights. Susan is given a rare chance to develop as a character, and is no longer the naive schoolchild or helpless grandaughter.
The Doctor is also in his element here, easily taking control and confronting the Daleks no matter what odds are stacked against him. When he finally suceeds and gives a nod to the strength of the human spirit, we recognise a theme that will continue in the series to the present day.
The finest moment in the story comes when the Doctor, realising that nothing lasts forever, is able to relinquish his control over his grandaughter's life, making the decision for her that she was unable to, to go forward in her beliefs and prove to him that he is not mistaken in his. It's a truly touching scene, and was deemed important enough to revisit in the anniversary special 20 years later.
William Hartnell injured himself in an accident on the ramp to the Dalek ship, and was out of action for more than one episode. They covered it seamlessly, and Hartnell is superb both before and after the incident.
Other things to look out for include : Mr Rumbold from Are You Being Served playing it straight as resistance fighter Wells, a couple of homeless Shakespearean hags chewing the scenery (the old one is great but the younger one seems unsure of whether to act), and a powerful scene where Ian's friend Larry is reunited with his robotised brother, only for them to die together.
As I said, it's grim, but audiences in 1964 would have been thrilled, and it's hard not to feel the same way watching it now. It's an epic that, for the most part, captivates, and any shortcomings are reasonably minor (shout out to the Slyther and the paper plate flying saucers).
It feels like the end of an era, but I'm as excited as ever to see what comes next.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
Whenever it suits you is fine @nutmeg , and please don't read my review until you've seen it all. I look forward to seeing which bits stood out for you.
I'll be taking a break for awhile now. Even though it's been ages since our last reviews I've still been watching a little bit each day, but I won't start the next story until the new year probably.
I'll be taking a break for awhile now. Even though it's been ages since our last reviews I've still been watching a little bit each day, but I won't start the next story until the new year probably.
...wharhooooogh!... wharhooooogh!... wharhooooogh!... wharhooooogh!...
...**Tardis materialises... Sticky steps out of the Tardis**...
..."Thanks for the lift to the BBB Forums Doctor"...
..."No problem Sticky... any time that you need another lift... you have the number to the Tardis... just call!"...
..."Thanks Doctor... no worries!... um... see you later Clara... and yes... if Mrs Sticky ever decides to divorce me I will give you a call... I promise!... see you both later!!"...
..."bye Sticky!"...
..."bye Sticky!!!... I love you!!!!"...
...**SIGH**... yes... I love you too Clara!"... **Sticky rolls his eyes**... (the poor girl is all over me like a rash... it's such a burden being a chick magnet)...
...**Sticky dusts himself off after fighting the Daleks alongside The Doctor and Clara for the past few days**...
...hey all!... I'm so happy to be back and am sooooo happy that Tim and his people have given us the priviledge of being able to be back on this particular thread again!!!!... ( I was so worried that I would be missing the reviews that you guys put up each time nutmeg and Meglos!)... (amongst other things also of course)... I really do enjoy reading them!...
...we do have some stuff to catch up on don't we?... welcome back everyone!!!... I love it!!!...
...just out of curiosity... do any of you wonderful Whovians buy the official 'Doctor Who Magazine' from the newspaper shops each month?... I have the last 3 or 4 issues... it is sooooooo brilliant!... yes it costs $17.95 each time but it is so worth it!!!!...there are 82 pages stacked full of 'behind-the-scenes' stuff and reviews of previous years episodes back to day dot etc... I highly recommend that you buy it... you won't be disappointed believe me!...
...once again... it's so good to be back into this thread again... cheers.
...**Tardis materialises... Sticky steps out of the Tardis**...
..."Thanks for the lift to the BBB Forums Doctor"...
..."No problem Sticky... any time that you need another lift... you have the number to the Tardis... just call!"...
..."Thanks Doctor... no worries!... um... see you later Clara... and yes... if Mrs Sticky ever decides to divorce me I will give you a call... I promise!... see you both later!!"...
..."bye Sticky!"...
..."bye Sticky!!!... I love you!!!!"...
...**SIGH**... yes... I love you too Clara!"... **Sticky rolls his eyes**... (the poor girl is all over me like a rash... it's such a burden being a chick magnet)...
...**Sticky dusts himself off after fighting the Daleks alongside The Doctor and Clara for the past few days**...
...hey all!... I'm so happy to be back and am sooooo happy that Tim and his people have given us the priviledge of being able to be back on this particular thread again!!!!... ( I was so worried that I would be missing the reviews that you guys put up each time nutmeg and Meglos!)... (amongst other things also of course)... I really do enjoy reading them!...
...we do have some stuff to catch up on don't we?... welcome back everyone!!!... I love it!!!...
...just out of curiosity... do any of you wonderful Whovians buy the official 'Doctor Who Magazine' from the newspaper shops each month?... I have the last 3 or 4 issues... it is sooooooo brilliant!... yes it costs $17.95 each time but it is so worth it!!!!...there are 82 pages stacked full of 'behind-the-scenes' stuff and reviews of previous years episodes back to day dot etc... I highly recommend that you buy it... you won't be disappointed believe me!...
...once again... it's so good to be back into this thread again... cheers.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
Hi @Mr Stickyfingers , glad the TARDIS dropped you back here.
I get Doctor Who Magazine by subscription - it's expensive paying once a year but it evens out to about one free issue each time, plus you get it delivered to your door. Nothing wrong with picking it up in newsagents though, it's usually a couple of months behind but then so am I - I read them in order and I always have half a dozen or so I haven't read yet.
I also get the Doctor Who figurine collection which comes with a shorter magazine, have you seen that one? The latest one I got was number 12, an Ood.
I get Doctor Who Magazine by subscription - it's expensive paying once a year but it evens out to about one free issue each time, plus you get it delivered to your door. Nothing wrong with picking it up in newsagents though, it's usually a couple of months behind but then so am I - I read them in order and I always have half a dozen or so I haven't read yet.
I also get the Doctor Who figurine collection which comes with a shorter magazine, have you seen that one? The latest one I got was number 12, an Ood.
BigBrotherCritic
Like working a job 24/7, for 2 days on the trot
HI GUYS!!!! WE'RE BACK!! WHOOOHOOOOO
nutmeg
Well-Known Member
Heeeeeeeeeeeeere's MrStickyfingers and BigBrotherCritic. So pleased you're back.
Yay, we're getting the band back together ... just a few more to go.
And to answer the question, I don't buy the magazines, although sometimes I buy a bundle of mags off eBay, much cheaper that way, and I don't care about reading old news or interviews. Haven't done it for a while though.
Yay, we're getting the band back together ... just a few more to go.
And to answer the question, I don't buy the magazines, although sometimes I buy a bundle of mags off eBay, much cheaper that way, and I don't care about reading old news or interviews. Haven't done it for a while though.
BigBrotherCritic
Like working a job 24/7, for 2 days on the trot
I just want to say, I downloaded some Colin Baker episodes and have to say he's a pretty good doctor!
BigBrotherCritic
Like working a job 24/7, for 2 days on the trot
Yeah I totally know what you mean
tickytoc
Active Member
What an anniversary we missed during the "hiatus"
Monday January 12 marked the 50th Anniversary of the first screening of Doctor Who in Australia.
Although New Zealand first saw the series in September 1964, the series didn't reach Australia until 1965. The series had been purchased from the BBC in March 1964 and initially planned for premiere in May. However the Australian Film Censorship Board (AFCB) classified the series' first thirteen episodes 'A', meaning they were only suitable for an adult audience, thus preventing the ABC from showing the series in the 6:30pm Sunday timeslot they'd intended to use.
The series was therefore first screened in Perth, capital of Western Australia, by ABC station, ABW-2 on Tuesday 12 January 1965.
It was the days before satellite links, so the 16mm film print of the story had to be flown around the country for broadcasts to the different states. Sydney was the second city to screen the series, three days later on January 15th along with various New South Wales Country stations and the Australian Capital Territory. This was followed by screenings on 22nd January for Brisbane and Toowoomba in Queensland. The series reached Victoria on 20th February when Melbourne and various Victorian country stations screened the series. On the 4th March it was back in Queensland in Townsville before flying South to Adelaide where it was screened on 15th March. On the 18th March it was transmitted from Rockhampton before crossing the Bass Strait for broadcast on 11th June to viewers in Hobart and Launceston.
Many ABC stations had not been opened by January 1965, 10 opened in 1965 and a further 14 in 1966. The staggered launch dates of the stations that opened after 1965 meant that viewers in the country were introduced to Doctor Who well into the run, and often part way through a story. Some areas did not even have an ABC transmitter, so missed out altogether.
Monday January 12 marked the 50th Anniversary of the first screening of Doctor Who in Australia.
Although New Zealand first saw the series in September 1964, the series didn't reach Australia until 1965. The series had been purchased from the BBC in March 1964 and initially planned for premiere in May. However the Australian Film Censorship Board (AFCB) classified the series' first thirteen episodes 'A', meaning they were only suitable for an adult audience, thus preventing the ABC from showing the series in the 6:30pm Sunday timeslot they'd intended to use.
The series was therefore first screened in Perth, capital of Western Australia, by ABC station, ABW-2 on Tuesday 12 January 1965.
It was the days before satellite links, so the 16mm film print of the story had to be flown around the country for broadcasts to the different states. Sydney was the second city to screen the series, three days later on January 15th along with various New South Wales Country stations and the Australian Capital Territory. This was followed by screenings on 22nd January for Brisbane and Toowoomba in Queensland. The series reached Victoria on 20th February when Melbourne and various Victorian country stations screened the series. On the 4th March it was back in Queensland in Townsville before flying South to Adelaide where it was screened on 15th March. On the 18th March it was transmitted from Rockhampton before crossing the Bass Strait for broadcast on 11th June to viewers in Hobart and Launceston.
Many ABC stations had not been opened by January 1965, 10 opened in 1965 and a further 14 in 1966. The staggered launch dates of the stations that opened after 1965 meant that viewers in the country were introduced to Doctor Who well into the run, and often part way through a story. Some areas did not even have an ABC transmitter, so missed out altogether.