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I have watched Doctor Who since the first episode on 22 November 1963 when as a twelve year old I was fascinated by the whole concept of time travel. There have been a large variation in quality of stories over the years. Timelash started well with the introduction of 'Herbert' (later discovered to be H.G. Wells)but the story line was not one of the strongest and parts of it seemed to have been liberally borrowed from H.G. Wells. The story was made in a time of reduced budgets on the show and this is obvious from the costumes and sets. Paul Darrows appearance in the cast helped but could not save this story. It was interesting to see Paul with Colin Baker again as the had both previously appeared in an episode of Blakes Seven. Overall watchable but not outstanding. Not quite for completists only but getting close. The extras on the DVD are pretty scant as well, a commentary by Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant and Paul Darrow a 25 minute documentary and the usual Radio Times Billings, Production Subtitles, Photo Gallery and an Easter Egg.Read full review
Being a Who fan then this is a DVD that sadly I missed at the original transmission time and date as I was away from home.
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Good value for money it came quickly.
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Great thanks
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According to the insert on the product its an example of Doctor Who when budgets are fairly low. Its certainly not the BEST classic you'll ever watch but it has a neat storyline and is certainly something that is worth a buy. But surely what classic is about is that the effects, the acting and the costumes are not what they are today. Its difference to common day Doctor Who makes these classic stories better to watch. Just think how more realistic designers could make The Borad look with what they have available today... What you will like about 'Timelash' is the brilliant storyline and references to people and ideas known in 2008 Earth. There are thrills and spills of all kinds during the 2, 45-minute episodes. Just why won't the giant worm kill off Peri?
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