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Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 10, 2017 at 7:56 pm
I found this website, yet I have not gotten around to following it.
Can anyone who has seen classic Doctor Who verify if this is close to accurate?
Classic Doctor Who recommended viewing list.
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 10, 2017 at 8:03 pm
Brain of Morbius is A #1 best ep ever. Best scene in best ep is when the brain is accidentally dropped on the floor.
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 10, 2017 at 8:04 pm
(May 10, 2017 at 8:03 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: Brain of Morbius is A #1 best ep ever. Best scene in best ep is when the brain is accidentally dropped on the floor.
It's blue on the list, so I suppose so far the list is accurate.
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 10, 2017 at 9:18 pm
I think I'd concur with a lot of that list. Though how anyone could regard Pyramids Of Mars as anything lower than recommended is beyond me.
I'd also thoroughly recommend The Romans. A pure historical but played as a comedy, with Derek Francis as Nero. I won't spoil anything, I hope, but the way the TARDIS crew separates and have their own adventures, almost but not quite crossing paths, is wonderful.
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 10, 2017 at 9:21 pm
(May 10, 2017 at 9:18 pm)Cyberman Wrote: I think I'd concur with a lot of that list. Though how anyone could regard Pyramids Of Mars as anything lower than recommended is beyond me.
I'd also thoroughly recommend The Romans. A pure historical but played as a comedy, with Derek Francis as Nero. I won't spoil anything, I hope, but the way the TARDIS crew separates and have their own adventures, almost but not quite crossing paths, is wonderful.
I have seen that episode. I watched a full two seasons before realizing there was just too much to watch.
I needed a condensed list of recommended episodes, and came across the one I posted.
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 10, 2017 at 9:26 pm
You can't go wrong with the Hinchcliffe era, ie Tom Baker's first three seasons. That's essentially the golden period of the series. Not only recommended; more like required viewing.
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 10, 2017 at 9:29 pm
(May 10, 2017 at 9:26 pm)Cyberman Wrote: You can't go wrong with the Hinchcliffe era, ie Tom Baker's first three seasons. That's essentially the golden period of the series. Not only recommended; more like required viewing.
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 11, 2017 at 12:54 am
I particularly love #115 (Logopolis) and #135 (The Caves of Androzani).
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 11, 2017 at 2:14 am
My three favourites.
Horror of Fang Rock.
The Seeds of Doom.
The Hand of Fear.
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RE: Regarding "must see" episodes of classic Doctor Who
May 11, 2017 at 5:15 am
^^ Yes! Give this guy a cookie!
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