Tag Archives: Wilf

The Sontaran Stratagem

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Roger Pocock

This article covers the episodes The Sontaran Stratagem and The Poison Sky, which together form a single Doctor Who story.  When bringing back old monsters, the Russell T. Davies era tends to look to their earliest appearances for inspiration, and … Continue reading →

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Partners in Crime

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Roger Pocock

As we have come to expect, the 30th series of Doctor Who opens with a light-hearted, comedy episode.  Why mess with a winning formula?  The reintroduction of Catherine Tate as Donna makes this kind of episode especially effective, as she … Continue reading →

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The End of Time

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Roger Pocock

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Christmas is cancelled. Prepare the Gate!”  Christmas is indeed cancelled for this Christmas special, which is actually a two-parter so is only 50% Christmas special anyway.  Apart from a few irrelevant references thrown in there is not … Continue reading →

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Voyage of the Damned

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Roger Pocock

Doctor Who is developing a proud tradition of providing work to pop stars: Billie Piper, McFly, Leeeeee John and now Kylie Minogue. Like Billie, Kylie was an actress before she became an icon of pop, and a very good one … Continue reading →

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