‘Doctor Who And The Monsters’
❉ 36 years before Twitch’s Dr Who marathon, BBC2’s 1982 monster-mash repeat-fest was a rare treat!
Articles by Michael Seely
‘Star Cops: Mother Earth Part 1’ reviewed
❉ “There is huge scope in this series.” The gamble bringing back cult sci-fi drama Star Cops onto audio has paid off, writes Michael Seely.
‘The Mad Death’ (1983) on DVD reviewed
❉ If you are naturally afraid of the water, or of dogs, or losing your beloved pet, this is not a serial for you.
A Matter Of Time: ‘The Invasion Of Time’ at 40
❉ Is the 1978 six-parter, which began 40 years ago today, a classic or a self-indulgent mess?
Rebel Yell: ‘Blake’s 7’ Forty Years On
❉ Writer Michael Seely looks back on his childhood memories of Blake’s 7, first broadcast 40 years ago today.
Out of tune: The Myth of Dougie vs Dudley, Part 2
❉ Myth-busting the ‘feud’ between the recently departed composer and the legendary TV director.
Out of tune: The Myth of Dougie vs Dudley, Part 1
❉ Myth-busting the ‘feud’ between the recently departed composer and the legendary TV director.
‘The New Statesman’ at 30
❉ Alan B’Stard MP captured the mood of the time. Get rich quick and to hell with the cost, providing you look good in a suit and a Rolex watch.
Under Pressure: ‘Moonbase 3’ revisited
❉ Looking back on the cult BBC sci-fi series, which debuted on this day in 1973.
‘The Tomb Of The Cybermen’ at 50
❉ Flawed? Politically incorrect? Well, duh. But there’s still a lot to enjoy and admire.