For a Time Lord, oddly The Doctor has never had much luck with stories that include the word Time. Time-Flight. Timelash. Two examples of stories that have received a mauling from the fans, and to add to that list is the first Sylvester McCoy story, Time And The Rani.
Originally, the story was apparently called Strange Matter, which would have made for a far more interesting title. And it also sums up the story a lot better, since Time And The Rani is a very strange beast indeed. Way back in 1987, Doctor Who was still in a bad place. Following the 18-month hiatus, the show had effectively gone on trial with the mammoth wink to the audience called Trial Of A Time Lord. However, while Doctor Who did live to fight another day, it still came at a price. For one thing, Colin Baker was given the boot in unceremonious fashion,...
Originally, the story was apparently called Strange Matter, which would have made for a far more interesting title. And it also sums up the story a lot better, since Time And The Rani is a very strange beast indeed. Way back in 1987, Doctor Who was still in a bad place. Following the 18-month hiatus, the show had effectively gone on trial with the mammoth wink to the audience called Trial Of A Time Lord. However, while Doctor Who did live to fight another day, it still came at a price. For one thing, Colin Baker was given the boot in unceremonious fashion,...
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