I have a bad feeling about this.
From 1977, Doctor Who was changed forever. This is the story of how a producer’s battle with Star Wars developed a new identity for the Time Lord, that endures to this day…
It’s been a delight to turn my final university dissertation into a video essay for all to enjoy – happy times and places!
Guest voices:
Richard Lloyd (@StetsonDoctor) as Anthony Read –
Timothy K (@ThatsChroma) as Graham Williams -
Peter Ravenscroft (@TheMestor) as Douglas Adams -
Matthew Toffolo (@batmanmarch) as Tom Baker -
0:00:00 – Prologue
0:00:32 – Introduction
0:02:14 – Chapter 1: Sun Makers
0:11:04 – Chapter 2: Pirate Planets
0:20:27 – Chapter 3: Cities of Death
0:27:08 – Chapter 4: Dreams of Conquest
0:32:40 – Conclusion
0:35:10 - Credits
DOCTOR WHO IS PROPERTY OF THE BBC. NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED.
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Ainsworth, J. (2017). Doctor Who: The Complete History (Vol 27). Panini UK; Hachette Partworks.
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