I have to wonder what it must have been like in 1976 to tune in when "The Deadly Assassin" first aired.  Up until now, our only glimpses of Gallifrey had been of a couple of all-powerful guys who seemed to wield a whole lot of power.  Well, that and the weird Steed-wannabe from "Terror of the Autons."

But while we'd had a scene or two here and there ( Read more... )

To a lot of fans, season fourteen is the pinnacle of greatness for Doctor Who.

It's certainly the season of the Robert Hinchcliffe/Robert Holmes era where the series is running like a well-oiled machine and each story shows a confidence in itself.   The storytelling is assured, the production values are high and Tom Baker is at heights of acting ( Read more... )