Tag Archives: Katarina

Cargo Cultist Katarina

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Roger Pocock

Companion Tropes 15 When we looked at The Face of Evil we examined how the phenomenon of cargo cults were utilised in the story.  During the Second World War, the islands of Melanesia were strategically important, and American planes started … Continue reading →

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Cliffhangers: First Doctor 2

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Yesterday we looked at some of the cliffhangers in the First Doctor era, specifically the ones that reveal the monster.  Although these are the most iconic and best-remembered cliffhangers, they are not in the majority.  Most cliffhangers are a moment … Continue reading →

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The Myth Makers

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Roger Pocock

This is not so much a historical Doctor Who story as a mythical one.  Donald Cotton’s approach is to look for the entertaining narrative within history, irrespective of any underlying facts or the lack thereof, and as such he accepts … Continue reading →

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The Daleks’ Master Plan

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Well, this is all incredibly complex.  It is really impossible to do this story justice within a single article and one day it probably needs looking at on an episode-by-episode basis (no promises!).  We have already looked at The Feast … Continue reading →

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