Tag: Ian Potter

The Black Archive #65: The Myth Makers

by Derelict Space Sheep on March 13, 2024 in 42 Word Reviews • 0 Comments

The Black Archive #65: The Myth Makers

by Ian Potter (Obverse Books, 2023)

A deeply researched study in authorship. Potter debunks production myths, compares iterations of text, and reconstructs the development of The Myth Makers from commissioning to recording. While the detailed biography of writer Donald Cotton is especially welcome, numerous typos undermine the scholarship.

Doctor Who: The Bounty of Ceres

by Derelict Space Sheep on May 6, 2020 in 42 Word Reviews • 0 Comments

Doctor Who: The Bounty of Ceres

by Ian Potter (Big Finish, 2014)

Potter captures the feel and pace of a First Doctor adventure but affords companions Steven and Vicki some much-needed depth, elevating them from plot-driven stand-ins to genuine characters. Peter Purves is excellent as Steven (and channels William Hartnell also in well-pitched homage).