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News that a [[broadwcast:The War Games|ten-part serial]] had been slimmed down to a 90-minute version may have worried purists, but those fears are unfounded. For this is a perfectly coherent, colourised take on Patrick Troughton's 1969 sendoff, complete with some charming surprises for long-time viewers. | News that a [[broadwcast:The War Games|ten-part serial]] had been slimmed down to a 90-minute version may have worried purists, but those fears are unfounded. For this is a perfectly coherent, colourised take on Patrick Troughton's 1969 sendoff, complete with some charming surprises for long-time viewers. | ||
| − | It's also a canny move, as black-and-white 1960s storytelling at that original length is a daunting prospect for most younger fans. Here, they get to witness Troughton's influential take on the Doctor, as well as a bold story of brainwashing at a faster pace. Catch a special Who Prom tomorrow at 4.10pm over on BBC2. | + | It's also a canny move, as black-and-white 1960s storytelling at that original length is a daunting prospect for most younger fans. Here, they get to witness Troughton's influential take on the Doctor, as well as a bold story of brainwashing at a faster pace. Catch a special [[Doctor Who at the Proms|Who Prom]] tomorrow at 4.10pm over on BBC2. |
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 17 January 2026
- Publication: Radio Times
- Date: 2024-12-21
- Author: David Brown
- Page: 133
- Language: English
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News that a ten-part serial had been slimmed down to a 90-minute version may have worried purists, but those fears are unfounded. For this is a perfectly coherent, colourised take on Patrick Troughton's 1969 sendoff, complete with some charming surprises for long-time viewers.
It's also a canny move, as black-and-white 1960s storytelling at that original length is a daunting prospect for most younger fans. Here, they get to witness Troughton's influential take on the Doctor, as well as a bold story of brainwashing at a faster pace. Catch a special Who Prom tomorrow at 4.10pm over on BBC2.
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