Last Classic Who Story you watched - Page 6

DWF · September 15 2012, 11:19 PM

The last one I saw was The Awakening, season 21's two parter and it's still not a bad story, it was nice seeing Dennis Lil again. Season 21 was pretty good overall I think and Peter Davison has said that if his second season was good as his third he would've had a fourth.

Sindatur · September 15 2012, 11:36 PM

DWF wrote:

Sindatur wrote:

Starkers wrote:

Yeah Leela's departure was a bit odd...was it as left field as Mel's though? Doctor I'm leaving you for a man who's likely to sell me into slavery as soon as the Tardis leaves...

And Peri Became a Warrior Queen (Which I guess is a step up from her other Fate)

Yeah but Peri's married to Brian Blessed.

Well, yea, I was pointing out how she got screwed either way

DWF · September 15 2012, 11:44 PM

Sindatur wrote:

DWF wrote:

Sindatur wrote:

And Peri Became a Warrior Queen (Which I guess is a step up from her other Fate)

Yeah but Peri's married to Brian Blessed.

Well, yea, I was pointing out how she got screwed either way

Well Nicola Bryant liked that they killed off Peri, she was surprised that Peri was brought back at the end. I liked her death myself it was shocking and well done, unlike Adric's death.

The Keeper · September 16 2012, 12:45 AM

The Ark in Space. A good story, well ahead of the effects ability's of its day.

The Pyramids of Mars. Neat. Enjoyed this immensely! [potential spoiler ahead]

Is the Doctor trapping Sutekh within the Time Corridor the reason why lightning strikes the TARDIS in the opening credits, Sutekh is attempting to attack him? I like to think so... unless there's another reason I am not aware of?

Pindar · September 16 2012, 03:10 PM

Lazy Sunday afternoon in the Space Museum.

First time I have watched it even though I've had it for ages.

NCC-1701-B · September 16 2012, 03:30 PM

Could have been either The Happiness Patrol or Dragonfire.

Speaking of Dragonfire, actually I thought it was a pretty cool story! I don't know why the doctor decided to climb over the edge but that's hardly extremely important to the story.

Pindar · September 16 2012, 03:34 PM

The extra on Space Museum about cast holidays is pretty funny.

Dragonfire introduces Ace so I can forgive it the weird climbing over the ledge scene.

The Mirrorball Man · September 16 2012, 04:47 PM

Pindar wrote:

Dragonfire introduces Ace so I can forgive it the weird climbing over the ledge scene.

See, what's a redeeming feature for some is an aggravating factor for others.

Shatnertage · September 16 2012, 07:51 PM

Just finished watching THE FACE OF EVIL with my little one. I was amazed that, after 30-some years, I still vividly remembered a lot of the details, like the look and sound of the laser-type guns (they played a very distinctive melody when firing) and the part with Xoanon chanting "Destroy and be free!"

Hopefully I don't have a four year old screaming that and ripping the place apart for the next couple weeks.

Aldo · September 17 2012, 03:01 AM

NCC-1701-B wrote:

Could have been either The Happiness Patrol or Dragonfire.

Speaking of Dragonfire, actually I thought it was a pretty cool story! I don't know why the doctor decided to climb over the edge but that's hardly extremely important to the story.

Funny you bring this up, as Dragonfire is the next serial I'm going to watch. For the first time no less.

The Borgified Corpse · September 17 2012, 11:32 PM

I watched the 1st 3 parts of "Terror of the Autons." Roger Delgado is the man!

The Mirrorball Man wrote:

Pindar wrote:

Dragonfire introduces Ace so I can forgive it the weird climbing over the ledge scene.

See, what's a redeeming feature for some is an aggravating factor for others.

Exactly! It's like when I was recently showing my friend some pictures of some of the classic Doctors. We got to the photos of Davison, C. Baker, & McCoy and she mentioned (without any hint of irony or sarcasm), "I like the question marks on their outfits."

Aldo · September 18 2012, 01:53 AM

I like the question mark motif too.

Anyways, I just watched Dragonfire last night.

I quite liked it. My favorite of McCoy's era so far (I'm watching them in order, for the first time as well). It was fun to see the introduction of Ace; and the exit of Mel (though it did feel a tad sudden, there was literally no build up to it).

Much has been made of the silly "cliffhanger" at the end of the first episode, and it is silly, but it certainly didn't ruin my enjoyment of the story.

Starkers · September 19 2012, 08:33 AM

Question marks ok when they're used subtly, and it would have been better if every Doctor in a row from Baker to McCoy hadn't had them as part of the outfit.

I quite fancy a shirt with ?s on the collar though

Back to the op, I started rewatching The Mind Robber last night, should have it finished over the next few days.

Do other people watch them as individual eps with gaps in between, or do people just watch them one after another in a row btw?

Pindar · September 19 2012, 10:38 AM

Depends how long they are. I started watching the Chase lase night it's quite long so I will watch between now and Sunday.

Sunday afternoon when I have the house to myself and tend to watch a whole disk and then - guilty pleasure - fall asleep on the couch listening to the commentary.

Orac Zen · September 19 2012, 12:11 PM

Generally, I watch the lot in one go. I remember being annoyed at having to wait a day - or worse, a weekend - to see the next episode (patience has never been my strong suit

); now I can avoid that irritant. Finding the time to watch entire serials (of any duration) is another issue altogether, though.

September 15 2012, 11:19 PM	#76
DWF Vice Admiral Location: Columbus, Ohio	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched The last one I saw was The Awakening, season 21's two parter and it's still not a bad story, it was nice seeing Dennis Lil again. Season 21 was pretty good overall I think and Peter Davison has said that if his second season was good as his third he would've had a fourth. __________________ The greatest science fiction series of all time is Doctor Who! And I'll take you all on, one-by-one or all in a bunch to back it up!" --- Harlan Ellison, from his introduction to the PINNACLE series of Doctor Who books

September 16 2012, 12:45 AM	#79
The Keeper Commodore Location: Where reality ends and illusion begins	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched The Ark in Space. A good story, well ahead of the effects ability's of its day. The Pyramids of Mars. Neat. Enjoyed this immensely! [potential spoiler ahead] Is the Doctor trapping Sutekh within the Time Corridor the reason why lightning strikes the TARDIS in the opening credits, Sutekh is attempting to attack him? I like to think so... unless there's another reason I am not aware of?

September 16 2012, 03:10 PM	#80
Pindar Rear Admiral Location: 76 Totters Lane	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched Lazy Sunday afternoon in the Space Museum. First time I have watched it even though I've had it for ages.

September 16 2012, 03:30 PM	#81
NCC-1701-B Captain Location: Liverpool	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched Could have been either The Happiness Patrol or Dragonfire. Speaking of Dragonfire, actually I thought it was a pretty cool story! I don't know why the doctor decided to climb over the edge but that's hardly extremely important to the story. __________________ ____________________________________________ Hellooo...

September 16 2012, 03:34 PM	#82
Pindar Rear Admiral Location: 76 Totters Lane	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched The extra on Space Museum about cast holidays is pretty funny. Dragonfire introduces Ace so I can forgive it the weird climbing over the ledge scene.

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September 16 2012, 07:51 PM	#84
Shatnertage Rear Admiral Location: Boldly going everywhere.	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched Just finished watching THE FACE OF EVIL with my little one. I was amazed that, after 30-some years, I still vividly remembered a lot of the details, like the look and sound of the laser-type guns (they played a very distinctive melody when firing) and the part with Xoanon chanting "Destroy and be free!" Hopefully I don't have a four year old screaming that and ripping the place apart for the next couple weeks. __________________ I don't say 'sabotage.' You say 'sabotage.' I say 'sabataage." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlOTRxt-dIw

September 18 2012, 01:53 AM	#87
Aldo Admiral Location: Washington	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched I like the question mark motif too. Anyways, I just watched Dragonfire last night. I quite liked it. My favorite of McCoy's era so far (I'm watching them in order, for the first time as well). It was fun to see the introduction of Ace; and the exit of Mel (though it did feel a tad sudden, there was literally no build up to it). Much has been made of the silly "cliffhanger" at the end of the first episode, and it is silly, but it certainly didn't ruin my enjoyment of the story. __________________ I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you understand.

September 19 2012, 08:33 AM	#88
Starkers Admiral Location: Behind enemy lines...	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched Question marks ok when they're used subtly, and it would have been better if every Doctor in a row from Baker to McCoy hadn't had them as part of the outfit. I quite fancy a shirt with ?s on the collar though Back to the op, I started rewatching The Mind Robber last night, should have it finished over the next few days. Do other people watch them as individual eps with gaps in between, or do people just watch them one after another in a row btw? __________________ Werewolves on the Moon Now with Star Trek Into Darkness review The Devils of Amber Street

September 19 2012, 10:38 AM	#89
Pindar Rear Admiral Location: 76 Totters Lane	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched Depends how long they are. I started watching the Chase lase night it's quite long so I will watch between now and Sunday. Sunday afternoon when I have the house to myself and tend to watch a whole disk and then - guilty pleasure - fall asleep on the couch listening to the commentary.

September 19 2012, 12:11 PM	#90
Orac Zen Mischief Manager Location: Missing him ^	Re: Last Classic Who Story you watched Generally, I watch the lot in one go. I remember being annoyed at having to wait a day - or worse, a weekend - to see the next episode (patience has never been my strong suit ); now I can avoid that irritant. Finding the time to watch entire serials (of any duration) is another issue altogether, though. __________________ Max 2008 - 2013