The Time Monster

[rich_jacko]

I've just finished watching 'The Time Monster' on DVD, which turned out to be an unexpected gem. It's a Jon Pertwee story I knew nothing about. It doesn't come up in any lists of fan favourite Doctor Who serials and doesn't seem to be very well regarded. I thought it was brilliant.

Roger Delgado at his suave, Bond villain best; lots of inventive wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey shenanigans; plenty of UNIT action; a really strong story for Jo Grant; two TARDISes fighting it out in the time vortex; ancient Atlantis; and some great cliffhangers. What's not to like? Plus "TOMTIT" ;o)

Okay, some of the "slo-mo" acting is laughable, and the 1970s TV attempts at feminism are often a bit clunky. Also, like a lot of Doctor Who of that era, the ambition over-reaches the budget, but that's part of the charm and something that should be praised, not criticised.

I may need to think about hosting more Doctor Who evenings once the nights start drawing in...

Looking forward to Peter Capaldi's debut episode in two weeks time! :o)

Comments

[little_frank]

'I may need to think about hosting more Doctor Who evenings once the nights start drawing in...'

Weeelllll, 23rd August could be a good opportunity ;-D

[rich-jacko.livejournal.com]

It would do if I wasn't going to be away. The Beeb can be damned inconsiderate with their scheduling at times... ;o)

[little_frank]

Oh well, at least there is still iPlayer.