THE THEATRE
OF DREAMS (2011, Jago & Litefoot)
Baffling, slightly paradoxic and downright weird,
this is the weirdest Jago & Litefoot story
yet. Jonathan Morris has truly delivered something amazing here – playing with
your head but brimming with comedy and serious stuff in abundance. Some nice
performances too, in the strongest story of the second series. Very exceptional.
10/10. 50 words.
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TOMORROW, the Eighth Doctor gets a new friend to help him face a dangerous infection...
GOING
UNDERGROUND (2013, Wolfblood)
I’m not the only one who gets horrified when a TV
series begins its dark descent to a shattering climax, am I? Just checking. Whilst
there’s loads of drama, it’s not uneasy to watch. There’s some of the finest
performances yet from the cast and perfect direction accompanying the script. 7/10. 50 words.
NEXT, Messrs Jago & Litefoot face a dreamy danger...
CASTROVALVA
(1982, Fifth Doctor, Nyssa, Tegan & Adric, Doctor Who TV)
This isn’t a big enough bang for a new Doctor, the
threat of the Big Bang isn’t realised well, it’s slightly boring. But there’s a
great surprise reveal, memorable moments, a good performance from Peter Davison
(unusually), great locations, and fab music. And the idea of recursion
(Castrovalva) is perfect. 5/10. 50
words.
BUY IT AT http://www.bbcshop.com/Peter-Davison/Doctor-Who-New-Beginnings-DVD/invt/bbcdvd1331
TOMORROW, Jimi and his mates are Going Underground in Wolfblood...
FUN FACT ABOUT THIS STORY: Castrovalva was erroneously named "It's Castrovlava" in a 1982 newspaper preview...
GRIDLOCK
(2007, Tenth Doctor & Martha, Doctor Who TV)
On first appearance this could appear quite
boring, and it’s true the premise isn’t complicated and the sets, although
designed brilliantly, are limited. But that’s what Doctor Who thrives on. There are many fabulous characters,
sparkling dialogue and interesting ideas packed into these forty-five minutes. Not
classic but still great. 7/10. 50
words.
BUY IT AT http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-The-Complete-Series/dp/B000RL5H6Y/ref=pd_cp_d_h__1
NEXT, a fresh start, a dangerous problem and a headache-y town on a hill...
THE LAST
SONTARAN (2008, Sarah Jane, Maria, Clyde & Luke, Sarah Jane TV)
This is packed full of moments I remember from
when I first watched this. Kaagh isn’t the best character, but is backed up by
a backstory which is realised well. With good direction and emotional moments
for the gang, this is a good opener, if not spectacular. A good script. 6/10. 50 words.
BUY IT AT http://www.bbcshop.com/childrens/sarah-jane-adventures-the-complete-2nd-series-dvd/invt/bbcdvd2919
NEXT, continuing with our Series Three reviews, it's a civilisation on the brink of being eaten by giant crabs (just a normal day for Doctor Who then...)
THE
SHAKESPEARE CODE (2007, Tenth Doctor & Martha, Doctor Who TV)
Well, they had to do Shakespeare eventually.
However, Dean Lennox Kelly (who portrays the Bard here) is a little bit
un-noteworthy. Anyway, David Tennant, Christina Cole and Freema Agyeman are
great, Martha’s not too annoying, and the sets, costumes and CGi are all
fabulous. An amazing story – a real gem. 9/10.
50 words.
BUY IT AT http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-The-Complete-Series/dp/B000RL5H6Y/ref=pd_bxgy_d_h__text_y
TOMORROW, Sarah Jane faces off against a foe she's met many years before... but she will lose somebody before the end...
THE RIPPLE
EFFECT (2013, Seventh Doctor & Ace, Doctor Who Prose)
The idea of good Daleks is definitely overused
now. This is by no means the best story in the series, and a little obsessed
with its premise of ‘the ripple effect’. The Doctor and Ace aren’t realised brilliantly
either, but there are gorgeous visuals and a good sense of drama. 6/10. 50 words.
BUY IT AT http://www.amazon.co.uk/11-Doctors-stories-Doctor-Who/dp/0141348941/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387997125&sr=1-1&keywords=11+doctors+11+stories
NEXT, the Tenth Doctor faces some supernatural villainesses alongside a famous face...
