Where did BOSS come from and who built it? (Headcanon: someone made it from leftover bits of Wotan!)

For such a clever computer, it’s clearly unfamiliar with those episodes of Star Trek, The Prisoner, etc, where computers are driven mad by simple logic conundrums. #DoctorWho

So after knowing each other for a matter of days (longer than most #DoctorWho companion romances, to be fair!) Cliff decides he and Jo are getting married, without consulting her(!)

Still, it leads to Jo getting one of the best companion departure scenes ever… 🥲🌅

“There is not a galaxy in the universe that our spacecraft have not subjugated!” boasts Lynx.

An early example of Sontarans coming out with *absolute* bullshit. 😄 #DoctorWho

Invasion Of The Dinosaurs: excellent opening episode, nicely building the mystery of what the hell is going on.

That brief shot of the looter with his bloodied mangled face must be one of the most gory things in #DoctorWho so far.

Of course, as everyone says, this is a fantastic story let down by the overambitious dinosaur FX.

Still hoping there’ll be some sort of CGI replacement when they get round to doing the season 11 box set. #DoctorWho

As the Brig says: “Is everyone in on this conspiracy?”. Seems every single military/government character is, apart from him and Benton!

And crikey, actual character development that shakes up the status quo, as Mike Yates has gone mad. Blame that Metebelis crystal! #DoctorWho

The Daleks have been nicely spruced up for this story, with a new coat of silver paint.

However the jolly jaunty music when they first appear kind of undercuts their impact just a bit… #DoctorWho

Gotta love how they test their new machine gun attachment by shooting at a tiny model TARDIS. 😄

And what’s with that one Dalek who goes completely berserk and blows himself up because he lost his prisoner? Chill out pal. #DoctorWho

“Look out! The Exxilons had terrible taste in floor tiling!”

*CLIFFHANGER SCREAM!*

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The Monster Of Peladon: I’m not sure the world was crying out for a sequel to The Curse Of Peladon but okay. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I suppose having some of the props and costumes in stock must have made it a cost-saving exercise. #DoctorWho

You’d think by now the Ice Warriors would have a to-do list for whenever they invade anywhere:

1) Find the nearest heating controls.

2) PUT A BLOODY GUARD ON THEM 24/7.

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I like Terry Walsh’s cockney guard: “E’s in the frone room wiv the uvvers!”

There’s also the most hilariously obvious example of Walsh doubling for Pertwee in the fight scene in the cave, with his face clearly visible. 😄 #DoctorWho

The first use of ‘regeneration’ to describe the change of a Time Lord’s body.

And also the first time that they try to build it up into a big moment and give the Doctor some significant final words. “A tear, Sarah Jane…?” 🥲 #DoctorWho

“You may have noticed Miss Smith, I’m a bit old-fashioned myself!”

“Nonsense Brigadier, you’re a swinger!”

Really Sarah Jane, I don’t think we needed to know that about the Brig’s private life. 😳 #DoctorWho

It’s really just the last ten minutes when the Robot becomes gigantic that lets it down, with the over-reliance on unconvincing CSO and tiny puppet-people.

Something that I’m sure influenced new producer Philip Hinchcliffe to try things a bit differently in future. #DoctorWho

The Ark In Space: now we’re talking. This is where the Fourth Doctor era really begins. You could just about imagine Robot with Pertwee, but this is pure Tom.

And the opening episode still works brilliantly, with no-one but the regular cast exploring for 25 minutes. #DoctorWho