Tag Archives: Fourth Doctor

Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Era (1974-1981)

Posted on August 27, 2019 by R.J. Southworth

In 1974, 40-year-old Tom Baker was between acting jobs and working as a bricklayer, when he landed the role of a lifetime: succeeding Jon Pertwee in Doctor Who. He would stay in the role for seven seasons, longer than any … Continue reading →

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Classic Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs & Terror of the Zygons

Posted on June 5, 2015 by R.J. Southworth

So, I’m back. A couple of things to start off with: 1) I had another great adventure in Guatemala, and will be blogging about it in due course. 2) After all that worry, Preston North End are in the Championship … Continue reading →

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More classic Doctor Who: Third, Fourth and Sixth

Posted on May 11, 2015 by R.J. Southworth

Still building up my direct experience of Classic Who, in no particular order. Sorry if these reviews are a bit short. Spearhead from Space (1970 – Third Doctor with Dr Liz Shaw) This is a pretty notable episode for a … Continue reading →

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Classic Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, Logopolis & Castrovalva

Posted on March 17, 2015 by R.J. Southworth

The Keeper of Traken (1981 – Fourth Doctor with Adric) The Doctor receives a message from an elderly figure called the Keeper, who controls the system of Traken, which is held together by perfect harmony – it is so pure, … Continue reading →

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Classic Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen, The Three Doctors and The Robots of Death

Posted on February 27, 2015 by R.J. Southworth

The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967 – Second Doctor with Jamie McCrimmon and Victoria Waterfield) Landing on the planet Telos, the Doctor and his companions find an archaeological expedition from Earth who are searching for the last settlement of the … Continue reading →

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Classic Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars & City of Death

Posted on January 26, 2015 by R.J. Southworth

As well as trying to watch more old films that I haven’t seen yet this year, another thing I want to do is expand my viewing of classic Doctor Who, which remains very incomplete. This month, it was two Fourth … Continue reading →

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