Received wisdom has it that The Highlanders is the first story to feature Jamie as a companion and the last “pure” historical until Black Orchid, way in the future (as…

Following on from an unprecedented Doctor-free Dalek adventure, the Audience Research Report for The Myth Makers serial indicates that when it was first broadcast in October 1965, many found the…

The Romans is famously the story that’s a first serious Doctor Who effort at comedy – at least in Conspiracy, the third part. This is patently untrue – the whole…

The Aztecs has a very efficient script, with very tight plotting – even when required to accommodate holidays for certain regular cast members. So much so, that many of its…

The Dæmons. The Face of Evil. Full Circle. Warrior’s Gate. Kinda. Enlightenment. Remembrance of the Daleks. Ghost Light. Survival. Dalek. Daleks in Manhattan. Fairly exciting list of episodes, no? Diverse,…

…or, Pirates of the Second Aether!! The Terraphiles are a club of Old Earth enthusiasts from the far future. Unsurprisingly, it transpires that the Doctor is a member. Together with…

Sarah Jane Smith is getting old. She’s getting forgetful, to the point where she puts Clyde and Rani’s lives in danger. Luckily, her replacement, Ruby (Julie Graham, with clothes on),…