214: The Mind Robber

THE MIND ROBBER (1968, Second Doctor, Jamie & Zoe, Doctor Who TV)

Filled with surreal images, excellent sound design and an intriguing example of the show differing from the norm, this makes up for its lack of substance with a fantastically-crafted opening episode, though it continues in a dull way. Troughton’s at his best, though this could’ve been condensed to four episodes. 5/10. 50 words.

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TOMORROW, back to Jago & Litefoot, for some ghosts of the future...

213: The Rings of Akhaten

THE RINGS OF AKHATEN (2013, Eleventh Doctor and Clara, Doctor Who TV)

Clara wanted to see something awesome. And forgetting all the undeserved bad press this episode garnered, it certainly is something awesome. With its breath-taking choral songs, fantastic alien designs, laudable performances all round, triumphant speech and unforgettable sets, this episode is one of the best from recent years. Utterly spectacular. 9/10. 50 words.

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TOMORROW, hold onto your minds...