Or at least, it feels that’s where the inspiration for them, was ‘borrowed’ from. Not helped by a plodding story. In practice – however, we get this. This showcases everything wrong with the new JNT-era of Classic Doctor Who. Happy New Year! Crap visuals, poor plotting and badly designed alien costumes. A Reset font size. This episode should have been called “Terminal” instead of Terminus.
The Kandyman character was quietly dropped, after (Bertie) Basset sweets threatened legal action. © Old Doctor Who - 2013-2020 All articles on Olddoctorwho © of author. While there are some viewers who, by episode five of the new season, remain upset about a female doctor, the majority of complaints about this episode are about the writing. Due to the terminal boredom experienced, from watching it.
The far superior Earthshock, would have made – a far better season 19 finale. Season 1 Best: The Aztecs Worst: The Sensorites (But single episode ‘An Unearthly Child’ is perhaps the best of this season, as well as being the first broadcast episode of Doctor Who.)
Or even Pompeii? Which in execution, is a large man – in a bad dog mask. Such a shame, after the previous episode Curse of Fenric; which would have made – a far superior finale and send-off to 26 years of Doctor Who.
4, Peter Davison – The “Human” Doctor – No. Or a good story or concept, marred by poor execution. However, for every classic episode – and season defining story. Including; the Cerberus ‘devildog’ – guarding the metaphorical gates of hell; ‘The Garm’. That makes it sound way more exciting, than it actually is. The Romans was so boring, I nodded off mid-episode and had to rewatch it again – just to finish it. The Happiness Patrol⚪⚪⚪⚪. The beginning of the end, for Tom Baker’s brilliant Fourth incarnation – and a sully on his classic turn. A concorde airplane goes back in time to a prehistoric era.
Survival plays – as it was written; an experimental episode – by an untested Who writer; Rona Munro. There are others, which are effective filler episodes and others – which are just head-scratchingly bad. Not worthy, to represent or sign-off the legacy of original Doctor Who. To All – From Old Doctor Who. Whilst travelling around the cosmos – and looking for ‘Key To Time’ segments.
The last full story, written by Who writing supremo Robert Holmes (prior to his death). We’ll see how season 12 fares. Doctor Who TV series, characters, stories - all belong to BBC Enterprises. Doctor Who meets the people of Atlantis, on paper at least; sounds like a corker. Classic Doctor Who, has seen it’s fair share of stinkers – in the long original series run. Early suspense and promise, eventually give way to a dull talky-episode, set aboard a space-station. 7, The Real (Sylvester) McCoy - A Seasonal Introduction, Peter Davison - The "Human" Doctor - No. The Romans – is the first period drama – in the First Doctor’s run which doesn’t work. The Atlantian fish-people, piroetting about like ballerinas and synchronised swimmers, just kill it stone-dead. An absolute disaster. Not helped by a poor turn, from Carry-On‘s Joan Sims; horribly miscast – as a ‘Bodicea’-type warrior queen. Homicidal, drooling ‘Bertie Bassett’/’Mr Blobbie’ on speed (the Kandyman), who kills the prisoners of leader Helen B (by melting them with sweety gunge). Weird turns – by popular 80’s comedians ‘Hale-And-Pace’ – also increase the bizarre tone of Survival, along with the worst looking animatronic black cat; ever shown on TV. Whether, due to just a poor story or acting. It’s the weakest episode in the whole season (which itself when reviewed – is a bit hit-and-miss anyway!). The Smugglers captures the period when Hartnell is practically -unresponsive and uninterested; in the role of the First Doctor.
A pointless and hammy turn, by Anthony Ainley (in his last original series appearance) – as a cat-possessed Master; fails to raise proceedings – and infact detracts further. Tears the integrity and impact out of a story, which was a thinly veiled (and could have been very effective) protest statement – on Thatcher’s 80’s Britain.
This is a fan site, not ran for profit. Welcome to Old who’s, top-ten worst episodes countdown. The Doctor and the Master are supported by the cast of the musical; Cats. After acceptable period pieces, such as Marco Polo and Reign Of Terror; which were historical, educational and sometimes humourous; The Romans comes across as a talky bore-fest. A Increase font size. The Doctor and companions, decide to hideout at a Roman villa.
Another JNT helmed mis-fire, which undermined the talents of the Fifth Doctor; Peter Davison.
William Hartnell – The “Grandad” Doctor – No. Another period mis-fire, from the First Doctor era. Welcome to Old who’s, top-ten worst episodes countdown. Make this play more like a poor episode of 60’s Star Trek – TOS; than Doctor Who. With a ridiculous turn from Anthony Ainley, pretending to be a Chinese mystic, in bad rubber make-up – and an even less startling reveal; as the Master.
And that shows, in the finished product. However, for every classic episode – and season defining story. Sadly, fails to live up to his legacy – or set the Trial Of A Timelord – season 23 – on fire. The decision to make Survival, the season 27 finale – and the finale to the previous 26 years of Who; is – one of the worst decisions of the JNT era. 1, Patrick Troughton – The “Cosmic Hobo” Doctor – No.
7, Daleks – Invasion Of Earth : 2150 A.D. – Movie – 1966, Dimensions In Time – 1993 Children In Need Special, The Doctor Who Exhibition – Longleat Zoo – 1973 – 03. Old Doctor Who uses cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on this website. In 26 years of the original series. How about the Coliseum? Worst Doctor Who Episodes by Autumn_Girl | created - 04 Oct 2015 | updated - 6 months ago | Public Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. 2, Tom Baker – The “Indomitable” Doctor – No.
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We have just completed our biographies of the many Doctor Who producers. Classic Doctor Who spawned many cult serials, including; The Dalek Invasion Of Earth, Tomb Of The Cybermen, The Three Doctors and Pyramids Of Mars; to name but – a small few. The Underwater Menace (parts 1 & 4 missing)⚪⚪⚪⚪. Poor writing, removes K-9 from the story; by having the super intelligent robot-dog – improbably chase a throwball; into the sea and blow-up. Aside from the fact, that Romana finds the ‘Key To Time’ segment, almost straight away – in episode 1 (and is harrassed by the worst looking bear ever commited to celluloid).
By continuing the trend for average and un-memorable – Fifth Doctor adventures. In 26 years of the original series. It just doesn’t utilise any of the rich backstory of Roman civilisation; to make an interesting adventure.
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