Dr. Who's avid fan down under
- Publication: The Age
- Date: 1980-02-14
- Author: Jill Morris
- Page: Green Guide, p. 19
- Language: English
PATRICK BURKE, aged 14, of Niddrie, is already familiar with the stories in the new series of 'Dr Who', which begins on Channel 2 at 6.30 pm, Monday, February 18.
Patrick has been an eager fan of Dr. Who for the past three years. In that time he has collected 52 'Dr Who' books, and dozens of newspaper articles, magazines and photographs relating to the series,
He has written several letters to Tom Baker, who plays the part of Dr Who. Sometimes Tom writes back; sometimes the BBC Production Office sends a reply.
Patrick also belongs to the London-based Dr Who Appreciation Society, which sends him a monthly bulletin with the latest Dr Who news.
He follows the activities of the Victorian Dr Who Club. And at present he is saving up to become a member of the New South Wales Dr Who Society. which produces "Zerinza", a Dr Who magazine.
Is it all proving to be an expensive hobby?
"No", says Patrick. "It's hot like 'Star Trek' with all sorts of associated products. It's mainly the books that people buy."
The latest book in Patrick's collection is "Destiny of the Daleks", which is also the first story in the new series.
Patrick describes it as "quite interesting". Divided into four parts. "Destiny of the Daleks" will be shown on four consecutive days, from Monday to Thursday at 6.30 pm. A new story will begin each week.
After "Destiny of the Daleks" comes "City of Death" (which was filmed in Paris) and then "Creature from the Pit".
The Daleks, a rather nasty race of robots. talk with cracked mechanical voices. They put captive earthlings (they call us 'humanoids") to work in conditions of slavery.
They strut about issuing a series of instructions. mostly OBEY ... OBEY ... OBEY. And if you try to escape or become too feeble to work, you are EXTERMINATED! It's all fairly harmless, in a Sci-Fi world. But It could be frightening to younger viewers.
However. the plots are carefully constructed. acting is excellent. special effects impressive, and the dialogue subtle and intelligent. It is always reassuring to find Dr Who. a Time Lord but with at least the appearance of a human being, conquering the machines.
Patrick Burke. whose favorite Dr Who book is "The Dalek Invasion of Earth", will be watching with interest to see how the producers have handled the new series.
Caption: Patrick Burke holds up his latest 'Dr Who' book for the photographer. His library includes 52 books about Dr Who. Patrick swaps books and articles with his class mates at St Bernard's Christian Brothers College, West Essendon, where he attends Form Four.
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