Tag Archives: Jon Pertwee

Doctor Who: The Third Doctor Era (1970-1974)

When the seventh season of Doctor Who began on 3rd January 1970, there were notable differences from what had come just six months earlier. First, following Patrick Troughton’s departure, there was a new Doctor, played by 50-year-old Jon Pertwee. Second, … Continue reading

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

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

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 Tomb of the Cybermen, The Three Doctors and The Robots of Death

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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