RSS Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 "Planet of Fire" and "The Caves of Androzani" bring Peter Davison's era to an end with "the best story of the 48 year history of <i>Doctor Who</i>," a truly emotional performance, and a stunning regeneration. Before Davison leaves, however, we also say goodbye to Turlough and Kamelion, and hello to Peri. [ 2:15:28 || 65.1 MB ] <b>To listen, click here:</b> http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_077.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Here's something I neglected to mention during the review: I love that the last word ever spoken by Doctor Five is Adric's name. It shows that, even during his own death, he's still very mournful over the loss of his young friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 That was a great touch. All hail Robert Holmes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 HIGNFY = Have I Got News For You, a long-running satirical panel show in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 But what does Mike REALLY think about Peri? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I thought you guys were a little hard on (lol) Nicola Bryant. She's the same as Colin Baker in that her character and acting were hampered by questionable production decisions and dubious scripts. But at the same time I do see what you mean in that some would find Peri a bit hard to swallow (oh my). Then again, I think I'd use the same defense on Jackie Lane and Bonnie Langford, but with slight adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallo Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I absolutely adore this story!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 See, based SOLELY on Planet of Fire, which is the story in question, Nicola Bryant's performance was all kinds of not very good. Does she get better? Yes. But in that story, it was an amateurish performance of a WHOLLY Unlikable character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mockery Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Dan, you completely summed up my feelings for The Caves of Androzani perfectly. The best Who story of all time. Nothing touches it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 By the way, as promised, I rewatched Caves this past Saturday, and, as I told Dan, it is the best story so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Shoot. Forgot about the getting better part, but let's agree that it's difficult being the Champion of American Doctor Who Fans™ when your accent's not the genuine article. I got things to say about Colin Baker though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I got things to say about Colin Baker though. They better be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 By the way, as promised, I rewatched Caves this past Saturday, and, as I told Dan, it is the best story so far. I got things to say about Colin Baker though. They better be good. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylerQ91 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm just getting around to the episode now since the internet in this campus is terrible but before I keep on to it I have to say to Dan. I normally start my Christmas Shopping before Thanksgiving... Canadian Thanksgiving. Although I have started late because of my film acting college course taking up much of my time, I often start shopping in late Sept. to Early Oct. to get the jump on every body else. This does not always work however as the closer it gets to Christmas I find myself buying more gifts I can't afford simply because I love the holiday and also the fact that in the last few years other shoppers have been going earlier and earlier themselves. Oh well. I try to enjoy it all but could see your frustration. -Skyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I got things to say about Colin Baker though. They better be good. Of course they are. I love his Doctor. What I meant was an email, in which I take an unpopular position on a unpopular Doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the kid Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Okay now I know there are mixed views on Peri. But she does get better. I think MrTardis said it best. Peri's devotion for the Doctor in her final story make Rose seems selfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDCDN Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Have not heard the podcast yet but I am watching this one at the moment. What is going on with Turloughs shorts??? Micro isn't the word. Surely this wasn't even cool in the 80s. And he sees Peri drowning but still stops to take them off before diving into the water. As he is on the commentary I will certainly be listening to this one. My guess is that the Doctor and Peri have to mention this. But great to see 70s legend Peter Wyngarde back on the TV. He would have made a great Dr Who if he had been offerred the role just after doing Jason King. As for Peri's acting. Terrible. But as the focus of just about every shot was on the chest and not on her acting it isn't really Nicola Bryant's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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