Doctor Who: The Spear of Destiny by Marcus Sedgwick
Chapters 5–12 [the end]
And that's the end for the Third Doctor section.
Saturday, 7 October 2023
Comics
Doctor Who: The Iron Legion by Dave Gibbons, Pat Mills, John Wagner & Steve Moore
3 Doctor Who and the Star Beast
My Doctor Who 60th watch/read/listen-through progresses to the Fourth Doctor, and one of the texts that gave me the idea to make this a multimedia exercise rather than just sticking to TV (that and the fact I've seen every TV adventure for the Seventh to Thirteenth Doctors. Nothing wrong with some rewatches, but there are plenty of new books, audios, and more for me to get to, too).
I've wanted to read these comics for a long time (I bought this volume when it was first released back in 2004, for one thing), but especially so recently when rumours first emerged that the 60th anniversary specials would feature Beep the Meep — a character who made his debut here. As has since been revealed, the TV episode isn't just a new outing for the Meep, but an adaptation of this very story (which, incidentally, was originally pitched for TV in the '70s, but rejected and so repurposed as a comic — what goes around comes around 'n' all that).
It's just one of five stories collected in this volume, and I had thought about reading the entire book for this slot, but as things panned out I didn't really have time. Somewhat ironic, that. Anyway, it means the Fourth Doctor becomes the first Doctor whose contribution to my 60th marathon takes but a single day. He won't be the last. Indeed, the next is tomorrow...
3 Doctor Who and the Star Beast
My Doctor Who 60th watch/read/listen-through progresses to the Fourth Doctor, and one of the texts that gave me the idea to make this a multimedia exercise rather than just sticking to TV (that and the fact I've seen every TV adventure for the Seventh to Thirteenth Doctors. Nothing wrong with some rewatches, but there are plenty of new books, audios, and more for me to get to, too).
I've wanted to read these comics for a long time (I bought this volume when it was first released back in 2004, for one thing), but especially so recently when rumours first emerged that the 60th anniversary specials would feature Beep the Meep — a character who made his debut here. As has since been revealed, the TV episode isn't just a new outing for the Meep, but an adaptation of this very story (which, incidentally, was originally pitched for TV in the '70s, but rejected and so repurposed as a comic — what goes around comes around 'n' all that).
It's just one of five stories collected in this volume, and I had thought about reading the entire book for this slot, but as things panned out I didn't really have time. Somewhat ironic, that. Anyway, it means the Fourth Doctor becomes the first Doctor whose contribution to my 60th marathon takes but a single day. He won't be the last. Indeed, the next is tomorrow...
Videos
Shuffle Up & Play
36 The Four Doctors Play Commander
The latest episode of Tolarian Community College's gameplay series sees the Professor and friends — including two designers of the Magic Doctor Who set — play a Commander game with modified Doctor Who decks. And it's all a whole lot of fun, packed with in-jokes and references for those of us who love Who. Good stuff.
[Watch it (again) on YouTube.]
36 The Four Doctors Play Commander
The latest episode of Tolarian Community College's gameplay series sees the Professor and friends — including two designers of the Magic Doctor Who set — play a Commander game with modified Doctor Who decks. And it's all a whole lot of fun, packed with in-jokes and references for those of us who love Who. Good stuff.
[Watch it (again) on YouTube.]
Friday, 6 October 2023
TV
Doctor Who
7x24 Inferno Episode 6
7x25 Inferno Episode 7 [season finale]
Did Inferno live up to the hype as the greatest Third Doctor story? Well, that's a near-impossible bar to meet. I wouldn't immediately say it was my most-favourite from his era, but it is very good indeed.
7x24 Inferno Episode 6
7x25 Inferno Episode 7 [season finale]
Did Inferno live up to the hype as the greatest Third Doctor story? Well, that's a near-impossible bar to meet. I wouldn't immediately say it was my most-favourite from his era, but it is very good indeed.
Fiction
Doctor Who: The Spear of Destiny by Marcus Sedgwick
Chapters 1–4
The third short story in the 11/12/13 Doctors, 11/12/13 Stories series, to conclude the Third Doctor section of my 60th anniversary celebrations.
Chapters 1–4
The third short story in the 11/12/13 Doctors, 11/12/13 Stories series, to conclude the Third Doctor section of my 60th anniversary celebrations.
Videos
Tolarian Community College
"Blast From The Past" Full Deck Reveal - A new Doctor Who Commander Precon for Magic Gathering!
Following the livestream I logged on Tuesday, reveals of the Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who cards have been continuing all week, culminating in this video reveal of the classic-era-themed deck.
I've been reading and watching a few bits of Magic-related content over the past couple of months, and Tolarian Community College — hosted by the Professor (who somewhat styles himself after the Doctor because, yep, he's also a Whovian) — is one of the best channels I've come across. So this video isn't just a list of cards, but a fun and informative series of reveals and analyses.
[Watch it (again) on YouTube.]
"Blast From The Past" Full Deck Reveal - A new Doctor Who Commander Precon for Magic Gathering!
Following the livestream I logged on Tuesday, reveals of the Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who cards have been continuing all week, culminating in this video reveal of the classic-era-themed deck.
I've been reading and watching a few bits of Magic-related content over the past couple of months, and Tolarian Community College — hosted by the Professor (who somewhat styles himself after the Doctor because, yep, he's also a Whovian) — is one of the best channels I've come across. So this video isn't just a list of cards, but a fun and informative series of reveals and analyses.
[Watch it (again) on YouTube.]
Thursday, 5 October 2023
TV
Doctor Who
7x22 Inferno Episode 4
7x23 Inferno Episode 5
Ever since I came across it as a viewing method, I've really enjoyed watching classic Who serials at the rate of one episode per day. But with content for all 15 Doctors to get through before an unspecified date in November — and with various interruptions still to come along the way — here and there I may need to continue to alter the pace a little, like today.
7x22 Inferno Episode 4
7x23 Inferno Episode 5
Ever since I came across it as a viewing method, I've really enjoyed watching classic Who serials at the rate of one episode per day. But with content for all 15 Doctors to get through before an unspecified date in November — and with various interruptions still to come along the way — here and there I may need to continue to alter the pace a little, like today.
Games
The Dragon Staff of Maladoria
13–15 April 2021
Oh no, I died! Luckily, in this game you get to just come straight back to life (for a cost) and carry on. Well, it'd be a pretty rubbish calendar if you died in the first few months and couldn't play the rest of the year, wouldn't it?
13–15 April 2021
Oh no, I died! Luckily, in this game you get to just come straight back to life (for a cost) and carry on. Well, it'd be a pretty rubbish calendar if you died in the first few months and couldn't play the rest of the year, wouldn't it?
Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Tuesday, 3 October 2023
TV
Doctor Who
7x20 Inferno Episode 2
I should probably note that I tend to post a bit more about these on Letterboxd than I do here, if anyone's interested. (The exception being first episodes/days, where I'm explaining more of my 60th plans here.)
7x20 Inferno Episode 2
I should probably note that I tend to post a bit more about these on Letterboxd than I do here, if anyone's interested. (The exception being first episodes/days, where I'm explaining more of my 60th plans here.)
Livestream
WeeklyMTG | Universes Beyond Doctor Who x Magic: The Gathering
For the first time in ages, I've had a little debate about what category this falls under — it's a livestream, which I watched live (on Twitch, I think the first time I've ever done that)... although it turned out to be prerecorded, so that was kinda pointless.
Anyway, the important thing is that it was all about revealing a load of Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who cards, including all the main Doctors and their primary companions (they promised there are more companions in the sets, which is exciting, and they didn't show the War Doctor or Fugitive Doctor cards, which have been confirmed previously). Even more excitingly, for me, they showed off most of the Saga cards — a total of 19 cards, each based on a Who story. They premiered seven in the stream, and ten more have been revealed previously, so there are still two unknown. Can't wait to find out what they are.
[Watch it (again) on YouTube.]
For the first time in ages, I've had a little debate about what category this falls under — it's a livestream, which I watched live (on Twitch, I think the first time I've ever done that)... although it turned out to be prerecorded, so that was kinda pointless.
Anyway, the important thing is that it was all about revealing a load of Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who cards, including all the main Doctors and their primary companions (they promised there are more companions in the sets, which is exciting, and they didn't show the War Doctor or Fugitive Doctor cards, which have been confirmed previously). Even more excitingly, for me, they showed off most of the Saga cards — a total of 19 cards, each based on a Who story. They premiered seven in the stream, and ten more have been revealed previously, so there are still two unknown. Can't wait to find out what they are.
[Watch it (again) on YouTube.]
Monday, 2 October 2023
TV
Doctor Who
7x19 Inferno Episode 1
My Doctor Who 60th celebrations move on to the Third Doctor now, and my choice is particularly noteworthy because it’s the only traditional TV serial in my celebration lineup. Why have I chosen to almost completely ignore Who’s native medium? Well, I haven’t really — there are multiple other TV broadcasts included, it's just that they’re either special-length episodes, or animations, or from that one season when Classic Who experimented with double-length episodes (so, yes, really speaking you could count that as a “traditional TV serial” too).
As for Inferno itself, I’ve been meaning to get to it for a while, because I’ve become aware of how well-regarded it is; an impression that was most recently cemented by it ranking 1st among all Third Doctor stories in DWM’s 60th anniversary poll. That surprised me a little (when I was younger, at least, it never seemed to be talked about as one of his best; stories like Spearhead from Space (3rd in DWM's poll), The Daemons (4th), and The Green Death (2nd) came up more often), so now I’m going to see what all the fuss is about.
7x19 Inferno Episode 1
My Doctor Who 60th celebrations move on to the Third Doctor now, and my choice is particularly noteworthy because it’s the only traditional TV serial in my celebration lineup. Why have I chosen to almost completely ignore Who’s native medium? Well, I haven’t really — there are multiple other TV broadcasts included, it's just that they’re either special-length episodes, or animations, or from that one season when Classic Who experimented with double-length episodes (so, yes, really speaking you could count that as a “traditional TV serial” too).
As for Inferno itself, I’ve been meaning to get to it for a while, because I’ve become aware of how well-regarded it is; an impression that was most recently cemented by it ranking 1st among all Third Doctor stories in DWM’s 60th anniversary poll. That surprised me a little (when I was younger, at least, it never seemed to be talked about as one of his best; stories like Spearhead from Space (3rd in DWM's poll), The Daemons (4th), and The Green Death (2nd) came up more often), so now I’m going to see what all the fuss is about.
Sunday, 1 October 2023
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