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Thanks for your thoughts Stardoe,
I'm of the same mind when it comes to the forced nature of the romantic angles pushed in the Dr who of recent years.
I can recall in the '70's there were times when there was real affection and relief when Sarah etc was glad to see the Doctor (usually escape some horror), such as Death to the Daleks or in Monster of Pelodon (note: those two Pelodon stories would make ideal dual release on dvd akin to the recent k9 combo), but the forced romance of today is unseemly and disliked by many worldwide.
I live in Tasmania, and people I speak too also feel of a similar mind on this issue.
Rose and Martha overall in the pantheon of assistants will be in the same company as Tegan, Ace and Peri (annoying and mediocre compared to 'greats' like Sarah-Jane or Jo).
Sadly I missed the complete run of Dr who on the ABC in recent years (life's a struggle), but
'tis good to know that the whole lot will be out in the next few years.
Fortunately I know a few friends who have these copied to DVD's so I'm alright there.
I also agree with you Stardoe about the Baker- Sladen relationship, clearly the era when the show was at its peak and after that, things never seemed the same.
The ending of the Hand of Fear of the freeze frame Sarah, is especially poignant, as a snapshot of the show at its peak and then its on the decline.
Recently listening to Terrance Dicks on Horror of Fang Rock commentary, even he agrees that the latter years of the Tom Baker era, the rot had set in and figures were down compared to just a few years earlier.
Finally the Pertwee- Sladen relationship was oft overlooked, with Jon in his book saying that when Lis came along, her presence on the show now was a positive in the consideration whether he stayed or left.
Ultimately he left, but knowing Lis was the assistant, must have given him some pause for thought to continue.
I'd like to see more of these Pertwee- Lis stories on dvd perhaps next year too after The Time Warrior is out and very polished.
Good to chat with you Stardoe, I wish you good health (I've got a mild head cold in recent days so I'm about as quick as Bloodaxe).
Phil
I'm of the same mind when it comes to the forced nature of the romantic angles pushed in the Dr who of recent years.
I can recall in the '70's there were times when there was real affection and relief when Sarah etc was glad to see the Doctor (usually escape some horror), such as Death to the Daleks or in Monster of Pelodon (note: those two Pelodon stories would make ideal dual release on dvd akin to the recent k9 combo), but the forced romance of today is unseemly and disliked by many worldwide.
I live in Tasmania, and people I speak too also feel of a similar mind on this issue.
Rose and Martha overall in the pantheon of assistants will be in the same company as Tegan, Ace and Peri (annoying and mediocre compared to 'greats' like Sarah-Jane or Jo).
Sadly I missed the complete run of Dr who on the ABC in recent years (life's a struggle), but
'tis good to know that the whole lot will be out in the next few years.
Fortunately I know a few friends who have these copied to DVD's so I'm alright there.
I also agree with you Stardoe about the Baker- Sladen relationship, clearly the era when the show was at its peak and after that, things never seemed the same.
The ending of the Hand of Fear of the freeze frame Sarah, is especially poignant, as a snapshot of the show at its peak and then its on the decline.
Recently listening to Terrance Dicks on Horror of Fang Rock commentary, even he agrees that the latter years of the Tom Baker era, the rot had set in and figures were down compared to just a few years earlier.
Finally the Pertwee- Sladen relationship was oft overlooked, with Jon in his book saying that when Lis came along, her presence on the show now was a positive in the consideration whether he stayed or left.
Ultimately he left, but knowing Lis was the assistant, must have given him some pause for thought to continue.
I'd like to see more of these Pertwee- Lis stories on dvd perhaps next year too after The Time Warrior is out and very polished.
Good to chat with you Stardoe, I wish you good health (I've got a mild head cold in recent days so I'm about as quick as Bloodaxe).
Phil
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