Search
Search results
David McK (3219 KP) rated Doctor Who: Engines of War in Books
Aug 19, 2023
The War Doctor.
A previously unknown incarnation of the Time Lord known only as The Doctor, as portrayed by John Hurt in the Dr Who 50th anniversary special 'the Day of the Doctor' in 2013 during Matt Smith's tenure as The Doctor (and with David Tennant also reprising his role as the same character).
The War Doctor refers to the fact that *this* incarnation participated in the Time War, a fundamental part of the backstory of Nu-Who, between the Daleks and the Time Lords.
Its also open to interpretation whether the Engines of War of the title here are those Daleks, or the various TARDIS's used by the Time Lords during this story, which itself is largely split into 3 segments: part 1 on the planet Moldox (which the Daleks have conquered, and where the Doctor meets his new companion for this story), part 2 on Gallifrey (the home of the Time Lords), and part 3 in the space above Moldox, in the Tantalus Eye.
The result is something that is generally light-weight enough: solid if not spectacular. But, then again, that could probably apply to just about every extended universe tie in there is!
A previously unknown incarnation of the Time Lord known only as The Doctor, as portrayed by John Hurt in the Dr Who 50th anniversary special 'the Day of the Doctor' in 2013 during Matt Smith's tenure as The Doctor (and with David Tennant also reprising his role as the same character).
The War Doctor refers to the fact that *this* incarnation participated in the Time War, a fundamental part of the backstory of Nu-Who, between the Daleks and the Time Lords.
Its also open to interpretation whether the Engines of War of the title here are those Daleks, or the various TARDIS's used by the Time Lords during this story, which itself is largely split into 3 segments: part 1 on the planet Moldox (which the Daleks have conquered, and where the Doctor meets his new companion for this story), part 2 on Gallifrey (the home of the Time Lords), and part 3 in the space above Moldox, in the Tantalus Eye.
The result is something that is generally light-weight enough: solid if not spectacular. But, then again, that could probably apply to just about every extended universe tie in there is!
Kevin Phillipson (9961 KP) rated Doctor Who: Blood of the Daleks, Part 1 in Books
Nov 16, 2019
Paul macgan (3 more)
Sheridan Smith
Daleks
Hayley atwell
Always got a soft spot for this one introducing one of the best big finish doctor who companions Lucie bleeding miller as played by Sheridan Smith her chemistry with Paul macgans eighth doctor is spot on and her first story is against the daleks is added bonus.
Kevin Phillipson (9961 KP) rated Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks in TV
Jun 16, 2019
Patrick troughton (1 more)
Daleks
Contains spoilers, click to show
First of a new era for doctor who first appearance of Patrick troughton as the doctor and his first against the daleks unfortunately was wiped from the archives back in the 70s but for doctor who fans this is the animated version which makes up for the loss. Good story the doctor discovers that the daleks are pretnding to be servants to a human colony on the planet vulcan so they can get power to to take over the colony but no one believes him the daleks show devious side manipulating the colony into trusting them which is a side them we don't see that often . U can also watch this in colour but I prefer it black and White highly recommend
Kevin Phillipson (9961 KP) rated Doctor who star beast in TV
Nov 25, 2023
David Tennant (1 more)
Catherine tate
Yes the doctor is back and it's been awhile with an old face in David Tennant why they haven't explained that yet and Catherine tate as donna noble even Russell t davies back as head writer it doesn't get better than that any doctor who fan may have heard about the story of star beast that ran back in the 80s in the doctor who weekly now magazine and yes as a ten year old I read it simple cute alien on the run from the scary monsters but who or what is the star beast won't say spoliers hard yo believe this story predates ET by 2 years overall good start happy 60th birthday doctor who
Kevin Phillipson (9961 KP) rated Doctor Who - Season 12 in TV
Dec 24, 2018
Tom baker (4 more)
Elizabeth Sladen
Ian marter
Ark in space
Genesis of the daleks
What can I say about season 12 of doctor who tom bakers first season and on blu ray for the first time can't get better than that. not his best season but there are some classics ark in space and genesis of the daleks and some duds revenge of the cybermen comes to mind highlight of the blu ray boxset is the 60 min interview with Tom baker taking about doctor who and his career in general and still my favourite doctor
Kevin Phillipson (9961 KP) rated Doctor Who: Logopolis in TV
Nov 23, 2019
Probably my favourite from season 18 saved the best for last not perfect not the best forth doctor story by any means but a good way for the doctor to go out after 7 years in the part. will always be my number one doctor the one I grew up with back in 70s now I've watched it in hi definition it looks amazing. But the worst part still for me is adric didn't like him then but I suppose now I tolrate his character. Good story
Shaun Collins (3 KP) rated Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Volume 1 - Gaze of the Medusa in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Shaun Collins (3 KP) rated Doctor Who: Here There Be Monsters in Books
Jan 12, 2018
The first companion chronicle with Susan is a wonderfully cool 1st Doctor adventure, with some very nifty sci-fi concepts that feel like something 60s Doctor Who would have attempted. Carol Ann Ford captures Susan perfectly, with nary a hint that 40 years have passed since she last played the role. For more on this title, visit www.travelingthevortex.com