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The Visitation

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The Doctor attempts to take Tegan back to Heathrow Airport but the TARDIS arrives in the 17th Century instead of the 20th. The time travellers discover that a space capsule has crash-landed nearby and that its alien occupants, three Terileptil prison escapees, intend to wipe out all indigenous life on Earth by releasing rats ... (more)

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Review By nottheusualfangirl 6/12/13 12:11 pm
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One of my favorite episodes of the classic series that I think is extremely underrated. The script is clever and thematically ambitious, it's well directed and well acted, and (unusual for classic Doctor Who) the set design and lighting are excellent. Watch the special edition on the 2009 DVD because director Fiona Cumming cut out exactly the right 13 minutes in repackaging it, the widescreen and improved sound are great and the new CGI helps a little (although I think the original effects stand up pretty well). Added eye candy treat: Janet Fielding looks fantastic in an Edwardian gown and Peter Davison is gorgeous in black plastic.
Review By templetongate 6/9/13 4:34 am
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Completely wonderful start for a spangly new Doctor.

I've watched this story a lot and love it for something new every time. How successful is a story made 40 odd years ago that can still feel fresh? From its format, to Pertwee, to Caroline John, to the Earthy locale and the use of film... Even the shape of the plot, Robert Holmes hitting his stride, the relatively grown-up UNIT, the freaky factory and the Autons all throw out a new energy for a new series.

Love it. And so should you.

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Review By komodo 5/20/13 8:47 am
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I listened to the soundtrack published by AudioGo and I was most impressed.

After the bland dross that was the Smugglers, this was a very tense drama with some very solid supporting characters. I never wanted to stop.

It was very doctor-lite and with a ridiculous underlying plot, but as an introduction to the cybermen and as a vehicle for the first regeneration, it was perfect.

I was also most impressed to hear the phrase "Spare Parts" spoken so early in the series.
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