Tag: William Hartnell

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).

Dr. First

by Derelict Space Sheep on January 27, 2020 in 42 Word Reviews • 0 Comments

Dr. First

by Adam Hargreaves (Puffin, 2017)

Doctor Who purists may not approve of this playful rewriting of the programme’s origin story. There’s no denying, however, that the characters are beautifully drawn – from Susan, to William Hartnell’s cantankerous purple and grey Doctor, to the jiving, sports mascot, continuity-defying Cybermen!