Monthly Archives: September 2012

“Oh, I always rip out the last page of a book. Then it doesn’t have to end.”

Posted on September 30, 2012 by etheruk1

‘The Angels Take Manhattan’, written by Steven Moffat, brings to an end the story of Amy and Rory Pond. It acts as a Greatest Hits of Moffat’s previous work, with both River Song and the Weeping Angels returning, emphasising the … Continue reading →

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“Dead with a bullet in you on the planet Vulpana. A silver bullet.”

Posted on September 26, 2012 by etheruk1

‘The Greatest Show In The Galaxy’ introduces us to the character Mags. Captain Cook’s version of Ace she is a Doctor Who companion who never was. Over the course of the 4 episodes we learn that she feels indebted to … Continue reading →

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“ I am not running away from things, I am running to them before they flare and fade forever.”

Posted on September 23, 2012 by etheruk1

‘The Power of Three’, written by Chris Chibnall, is an alien invasion story that is very reminiscent of the Russell T Davies era of the show with all the highs and lows that entails. As with ‘A Town Called Mercy’ … Continue reading →

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“They took everything that was bright and good about what we had, and buried it where it will never be found again.”

Posted on September 19, 2012 by etheruk1

The Psychic Circus was once a very different place. They gained such a reputation that even now they have avid fans, such as Whizzkid, who trade in their memorabilia. The greatest tragedy is that such a happy place was corrupted. … Continue reading →

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"Today I honour the victims first. His, the Master’s, the Daleks’, all the people who died because of my mercy."

Posted on September 16, 2012 by etheruk1

‘A Town Called Mercy’, written by Toby Whithouse, effectively used the background of the Old West to produce an enjoyable companion piece to ‘The God Complex.’ Once again Whithouse explores the Doctor’s methodology, especially in regard to the nature of … Continue reading →

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“The Psychic Circus. All the riff-raff go there.”

Posted on September 12, 2012 by etheruk1

‘The Greatest Show In The Galaxy’, by Stephen Wyatt, has a very distinctive style. This is no doubt due to the extensive location filming. This only seems to enhance any Doctor Who story, as seen in ‘Spearhead from Space’. There … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Move! Do You Really Think I’m That Stupid I Wouldn’t Notice?”

Posted on September 9, 2012 by etheruk1

‘Dinosaurs on a Spaceship’, written by Chris Chibnall, is a light, frothy story with little substance and ultimately unsatisfying. The tone varies wildly being either too childish or too dark, never reaching the satisfying middle ground of family entertainment. Spoilers … Continue reading →

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The 50th Anniversary Campaign: Celebration

Posted on September 5, 2012 by etheruk1

In this final adventure the PCs can explore the concept of celebration itself. Although this is designed to come at the end of a long, ongoing plot, this section can be run on its own. Most importantly the exact details … Continue reading →

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"At first there were the Daleks, and then there was a man who fought them. And then in time, he died.”

Posted on September 2, 2012 by etheruk1

‘Asylum of the Daleks’ gives us a self-contained story filled with the clever plot, humour and chills that we’ve come to associate with writer Steven Moffat. After their rather lacklustre reintroduction in ‘Victory of the Daleks’ the Doctor’s oldest enemies … Continue reading →

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