Working my way through Season 7, (see Spearhead from Space and The Silurians) I arrive at The Ambassadors of Death a story of which I have little recollection (it was broadcast March – May 1970). Rewatching it, despite a number of flaws (many of which are also mentioned in the Radio Times review) I think…
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Question: John Wyndham – The Roots of Doctor Who
For some years I have felt that whenever people discuss the early influences on Doctor Who (and I mean the TV show, though not necessarily just the First Doctor), a lot of people mention Quatermass but few mention John Wyndham. (And do check out Wyndham Web) I’m considering putting some effort into producing a few thousand words on…
The name’s Who, Doctor Who!
Back here I gave some thoughts as to the literary influences on the Doctor sticking with British influences. It seems to me that I missed out a couple one being the very obvious Professor Quatermass and the other being James Bond. Prompted by a piece on the often fascinating BBC America website I thought I would correct…
Red Rocket Rising 