"The Face of Evil" Production 4Q January 1-22, 1977

 

The Doctor returns to a world he once visited and helped, but he doesn't remember a thing about it.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Leela, the writing of Chris Boucher, and the use of film for the jungle exteriors.

 

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"The Deadly Assassin" Production 4P October 30 - November 20, 1976

 

The Doctor returns to Gallifrey where he's framed for murdering the Time Lord President by the Master.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss a companionless Doctor, the return of the Master and the portrayal of the Time Lords.

 

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MUSIC What if Delia Derbyshire did a Doctor Who theme? - https://youtu.be/mYMvDXZBp74?si=tF3nf1j_TQyVvCBt - from our friend GeorgeCMusic

 

 

Audio Drama

Exploration Earth

October 4, 1976

Writer - Bernard Venables

Director - Adam Bullock

The TARDIS takes the Fourth Doctor and Sarah back in Time to witness stages of the Earth's development. However, as the planet evolves from a mass of heat and gas, Megron the High Lord of Chaos has his own designs on our homeworld. If his threats to endanger the stability of Earth have any substance, the existence of mankind itself is in question!

 

 

COMICS

115 - Doctor Who - Mutant Strain - September 18 - October 23, 1976

Artist - John Canning

A murder mystery involving a decorated WWII veteran turns into a weird, dumb story of a professor enlarging animals to create an army for world domination.

 

 

The Comic Strip Companion We discuss the start of Patrick Troughton's run of comic strips including his encounters with the Daleks and Cybermen.     BIG FINISH We conclude our look at Patreon subscriber Jameson's review at season 13 of Big Finish's Tom Baker run.

 

 

NEWS We discuss the exact title of this year's Christmas special as a new trailer was released.   We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at [email protected].

"The Hand of Fear" Production 4N October 2-23, 1976

 

Sarah Jane is taken possession of by an alien bent on revenge against his home world.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the departure of Sarah Jane Smith, the Kastrian costume design, and the use of a quarry as a quarry.

 

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COMICS 113 - Doctor Who - Mind Snatch - August 14 - September 4, 1976 Artist - John Canning The Doctor’s mind is taken over by a race of beings in need of his help, but Sarah Jane saves him and they leave the race to their fate.   114 - Doctor Who - The Hoaxers - September 11, 1976 Artist - John Canning A really simplistic story where the Doctor and Sarah Jane trick a stingy wealthy man into giving to charity based on his fear of aliens.   114A - Doctor Who - Doctor Who Annual 1977 - September 1, 1976 “Menace of Matalupiter” Artist - Paul Crompton The Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry are attacked by cat-faced robots whose world is under attack by a being that is trying to turn it into a giant crystal.   “The Body Snatcher” Artist - Paul Crompton The Doctor’s body is taken over in order to use germ warfare on the planet Mitra B. But the Doctor manages to hide his mind in Sarah Jane’s head and stop the attack.  

 

 

The Comic Strip Companion We discuss the run of Daleks comics in the 60s.     BIG FINISH We continue our look at Patreon subscriber Jameson's review at season 13 of Big Finish's Tom Baker run.

 

 

NEWS We discuss the release date for this year's Christmas special on Disney+. We also talk about this year's colorized classic Doctor Who omnibus.   We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at [email protected].

"The Masque of Mandragora" Production 4M September 4-25, 1976

 

The TARDIS brings an intelligent energy helix to Earth and it is bent on conquering the planet!

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss their opinions on medieval dramas, Jim's Sarah Jane fatigue, and Jim recognizing previous appearances of guest stars.

 

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Moonbase 3 - "Departure and Arrival" September 9, 1973 A new administrator for Moonbase 3 finds himself tasked with learning who is at fault for the death of his predecessor. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the premiere episode of Moonbase 3, a series produced by then Doctor Who producers Barry Letts and Terrence Dicks. They talk about the characters introduced, the model work of the ships and moon vehicles, and the pacing of the overall story. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at [email protected] or by joining our Facebook community. Join our Patreon community where your sponsorship earns you early access to new episodes as well as exclusive content. Click on the link here to take you to the Patreon page.

"The Seeds of Doom" Production 4L January 31 - March 6, 1976

 

In the Antarctic, an extra-terrestrial pod erupts releasing a spore that infects humans and changes them into Krynoids!

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the pointlessness of UNIT being in the story, the campy Batman elements, and Tom Baker's intense performance.

 

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"The Brain of Morbius" Production 4K January 3-24, 1976

 

The Time Lords send the Doctor on a mission to the planet Karn to determine if the renegade Time Lord Morbius is still alive.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the ramifications of the Time Lord wrestling match, the design of Morbius' new body, and the wonders of the Sisterhood of Karn.

 

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"The Android Invasion" Production 4J November 22 - December 13, 1975

 

The TARDIS lands in an English village near a space research station where an astronaut believed lost by Sarah Jane turns up. But there is more to this village than meets the eye.

 

Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Terry Nation phoning it in, Tom Baker's diva status at this point in the series, and Jim's still not digging Sarah Jane.

 

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