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Strange Matter | Strange Matter | ||
| − | On to the actual adventures themselves. The first story goes under the working title of Strange Matter, although it appears that the novelisation may be called [[broadwcast:Time and the Rani|Time and the Rani]]. It is scripted by Pip and Jane Baker, whose two previous efforts ([[broadwcast:Mark of the Rani|Mark of the Rani]] and [[broadwcast:The Trial of a Time Lord|Trial of a Time Lord]] 9-12 and 14) have been rather disappointing hotch-potch, jumble sale affairs. As you have guessed, Kate O'Mara is taking a rest from Dynasty to make her return appearance as the evil Time Lord — and she appears to have brought her Dynasty shoulder pads and sexy hair-do with her, judging from the photographs from the press call. The story is set upon the planet Lakertya, where the Doctor is suffering from post-regeneration amnesia and is being manipulated by the Rani into helping her with a destructive scheme that threatens the Universe. She is aided and abetted by some new monsters called the Tetraps, which are rumoured to be very impressive creations. The Visual Effects department of the BBC seem to have been kept very busy on these episodes, mainly trying to keep up with the Rani's unusual and inventive ways of killing people! The Production Team went on location to a quarry in Frome during the spring of this year, and their efforts were featured in a 'Breakfast Time' special report some weeks later. Guest stars include Mark (Brat Farrar) Greenstreet, and Wanda (The Faceless Ones/Image of the Fendahl/UFO) | + | On to the actual adventures themselves. The first story goes under the working title of Strange Matter, although it appears that the novelisation may be called [[broadwcast:Time and the Rani|Time and the Rani]]. It is scripted by Pip and Jane Baker, whose two previous efforts ([[broadwcast:The Mark of the Rani|Mark of the Rani]] and [[broadwcast:The Trial of a Time Lord|Trial of a Time Lord]] 9-12 and 14) have been rather disappointing hotch-potch, jumble sale affairs. As you have guessed, Kate O'Mara is taking a rest from Dynasty to make her return appearance as the evil Time Lord — and she appears to have brought her Dynasty shoulder pads and sexy hair-do with her, judging from the photographs from the press call. The story is set upon the planet Lakertya, where the Doctor is suffering from post-regeneration amnesia and is being manipulated by the Rani into helping her with a destructive scheme that threatens the Universe. She is aided and abetted by some new monsters called the Tetraps, which are rumoured to be very impressive creations. The Visual Effects department of the BBC seem to have been kept very busy on these episodes, mainly trying to keep up with the Rani's unusual and inventive ways of killing people! The Production Team went on location to a quarry in Frome during the spring of this year, and their efforts were featured in a 'Breakfast Time' special report some weeks later. Guest stars include Mark (Brat Farrar) Greenstreet, and Wanda (The Faceless Ones/Image of the Fendahl/UFO) Ventham, and both play residents of the planet Lakertya hidden under layers of scales and hair. |
Paradise Towers | Paradise Towers | ||
| − | The second story is called [[broadwcast:Paradise Towers|Paradise Towers]], and is written by the first of three newcomers to Doctor Who, Stephen Wyatt. He has worked for the BBC recently on the script of a filmed play called Claws, due for an airing soon. This tale will be the first to display what could be termed The Cartmel Factor — a fresh and innovative script filled with interesting characters and witty and very clever dialogue. The story takes place in a giant tower block, where civilisation has broken down and rival gangs roam the streets, painting graffiti on the walls. There are some excellent sets from BBC designer Martin Collins, including a two-level town-square area, from which Sylvester McCoy was required to perform a stunt fall &ring a chase sequence. His landing was eased, however, by well-disguised mattresses hidden under a pile of rubbish! The monsters for this story are some very strange robot creations, which have been made by the Visual Effects department. There is some location footage, which is believed to have been shot at a London swimming pool, and provides the Doctor and Melanie with the reason for wanting to arrive at Paradise Towers in the first place. Guest stars include Julie Brennon, wife of Mark ( | + | The second story is called [[broadwcast:Paradise Towers|Paradise Towers]], and is written by the first of three newcomers to Doctor Who, Stephen Wyatt. He has worked for the BBC recently on the script of a filmed play called Claws, due for an airing soon. This tale will be the first to display what could be termed The Cartmel Factor — a fresh and innovative script filled with interesting characters and witty and very clever dialogue. The story takes place in a giant tower block, where civilisation has broken down and rival gangs roam the streets, painting graffiti on the walls. There are some excellent sets from BBC designer Martin Collins, including a two-level town-square area, from which Sylvester McCoy was required to perform a stunt fall &ring a chase sequence. His landing was eased, however, by well-disguised mattresses hidden under a pile of rubbish! The monsters for this story are some very strange robot creations, which have been made by the Visual Effects department. There is some location footage, which is believed to have been shot at a London swimming pool, and provides the Doctor and Melanie with the reason for wanting to arrive at Paradise Towers in the first place. Guest stars include Julie Brennon, wife of Mark (Turlough) Strickson, playing a character called Fire Escape (yup, Fire Escape!), and distinguished actresses Brenda Bruce (seen recently in the repeats of Connie), Judy Cornwall and Elizabeth Spriggs playing some dear old ladies ... |
Flight of the Chimeron | Flight of the Chimeron | ||
