Pella Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Im just not convinced those episodes would sell a total newbie on dr who, especially if theyre into mainly big budget stuff, which lets face it, dr who isnt! and to its credit, because you dont need a star wars budget to deliver good viewing. I dig most of the surviving who episodes, cept most of the mcoys, they are just painful! From the point of view of not being put off by cheesy special effects, I would recommend more (pseudo) historical stories: The Aztecs, The Talons of Weng Chiang Black Orchid The Visitation the King's Demons or stories that have dated well (IMHO) such as Genesis Of Daleks Ark In Space The Ice Warriors The five Doctors Frontios Kinda (Well apart from the bloody big Snake at the end) EarthShock Vengeance On Varos The Curse Of Fenric Ghostlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petra1989 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Just for a good sampling and the episodes i watch over and over again. "The Awakening" -Peter Davidson- Good short episode that has a lot happening. "The Visitation" -Peter Davidson- A supporting character (Richard Mace) steals almost all the scenes. "The Green Death" -Jon Pertwee- Good story about ecological disaster and the Doctor in drag. "The Mark of the Rani" -Colin Baker- Historical piece where The Master makes an apperance and you meet the Rani for the first time. "The Talons of Weng Chiang" -Tom Baker- Lovely homage to Sherlock holmes. Watching Leela upsetting Victorian police with her description of how to stab someone, priceless. "The Androids of Tara" -Tom Baker- My favorite one. Peter Jeffrey's Count Grendel is one of the best melodramtic villians ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypha01 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 No offence to you, but why do you spell it Davidson ? I see this typo alot and I dont understand why as it is clearly in the end credits. And I am honestly curious and not having a go at you or anything :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hmmm, was wondering that myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathererhade Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Personally, I think it's hard to go past a Robert Holmes penned story (Krotons & 2 Docs excepted) It doesn't matter what the effexcts are, just sit back & enjoy the characters. Truly great Doctor Who depends on the writing & acting, not on the effects. Even with a bigger budget in the new series, that is still true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petra1989 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 No offence to you, but why do you spell it Davidson ? I see this typo alot and I dont understand why as it is clearly in the end credits. And I am honestly curious and not having a go at you or anything :) Because I check this forum usually very early or I am very tired when I write, so mistakes happen :stare: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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