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Classic Who "The Five Doctors" Part 1 Full Reaction! (Patreon)

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Andrew Vignaux

"Goodness me! So, there are five of me now!", The 1st Doctor, "The Five Doctors" This is such an important and fun story that I decided to rewatch the full story before getting to your reaction. Actually, I decided to watch it with a commentary track (there are three available). I selected the one with the New Who people - all big Classic Who fans - Phil Collinson, David Tennant, and Helen Raynor who had just come in from filming "Gridlock" for Season 3 (Helen had been working on her Dalek episodes from that season) to record their commentary. If anyone has a copy of this commentary I would recommend it. That commentary was great fun - they had all seen the story when it was originally broadcast in the UK (except for David who had arranged to get it recorded off-air on video from a neighbor) and there were lots of fan memories of watching the show. Phil mentioned that it had two of his favorite companions: Sarah Jane and Tegan - he has good taste. I'll probably watch the "Companions" commmentary (Carole Ann Ford, Nicholas Courtney, Elisabeth Sladen and Mark Strickson) in prep for next time. But, what a fun special! Obviously, they couldn't get William Hartnell but I think Richard Hurndall does a fine job portraying Hartnell's Doctor. The actor was spotted playing a role in the other BBC SF show "Blake's 7" and it was suggested he might be able to play the role. And lovely to see Carole Ann Ford again as Susan. "That's Colonel Crichton, my replacement.", "Ah. Yes, mine was pretty unpromising, too.", The Brigadier and the 2nd Doctor, "The Five Doctors" We love, love, love the 2nd Doctor! And the Brig! In the last story Tegan was cloaked up as a Yeti. And now the 2nd Doctor is also wearing a big fur "Yeti" coat. And I love that he ties his coat up with string. "You've had this place redecorated, haven't you? Hmm. Don't like it.", The 2nd Doctor, "The Five Doctors" I still recall your scowl when David's Doctor reprised this line (commenting about the 11th Doctor's TARDIS) in "The Day of the Doctor" without your knowing the history of the line. The line was originally the 2nd Doctor's commenting on the 3rd Doctor's TARDIS in "The Three Doctors". And as the script editor of "The Three Doctors", Terrance Dicks, would naturally have known it (he may even have written it) - and reprised the line in this story. And then Moffat recycled it for his multi-Doctor story. And then Moffat, himself, used it as a joke when he saw Ncuti's TARDIS interior for the first time. And the Brigadier's line: "Wonderful chap, all of them," is an altered version of his "The Three Doctors" line: "Wonderful chap, both of him". "No. No, you changed remember? You became all, er ...", "Teeth and curls?", Sarah Jane and the 3rd Doctor, "The Five Doctors" We love the 3rd Doctor too! And Bessie! And Sarah Jane! And K9! Sarah Jane was originally intended to be paired with the 4th Doctor and the Brig paired with the 3rd Doctor, but when Tom Baker decided not to appear the pairings were re-adjusted. And so we got the "Shada" shots inserted. Elisabeth was very disappointed in the show of her rolling down the slope - it really doesn't look very steep, does it? We get yet another Borusa regeneration! And it's only been since in "The Arc of Infinity" earlier in this season. This time he is played by Philip Latham. Also, neither Colin Baker nor Elspet Gray were available to reprise their roles. Only Paul Jerricho's Castellan remains. "Who unto Rassilon's Tower will go, must choose above, between, below.", "Are you in pain, Doctor?", The 2nd Doctor and the Brig, "The Five Doctors" The "above, between, below" was echoed in the 10th Doctor story "The Age of Steel" as the ways to infiltrate the conversion factory. We, Classic Who viewers, love these references. And I love the Brig's "Are you in pain, Doctor?" line. "Tegan, Tegan, Tegan. Humour him. You know, I sometimes used to get a little tetchy. Fortunately one mellows with age.", The 5th Doctor, "The Five Doctors"

Paul mix

Haven't started watching yet, but which version is this (original broadcast, Special Edition, or 40th Anniversary Edition)?

Paul mix
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Edit: based on the runtime & cuts, I can tell it's either the original broadcast or the 40th Anniversary edition. I guess either would work for a watch-along (they have the same runtime & editing, just different effects). I'm not sure which version Jess watched by the intro or audio (I'd be able to tell in p2 based on a certain character‘s voice).

Josef Schiltz
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Pat's line was, "Ah! I see you've been doing the TARDIS up a bit! I don't like it." Of course, in the script it may have been "You've had the place redecorated!", but Pat continually changed up the lines to suit him, which irritated Jon no end! When Jon complained, Pat said, "It means the same thing!" Two styles of acting. This sounds a bit like a Pat alteration and not a Terrance Dicks line.

Steve Webster

It might sound like a bit of a cliché, but it really is so refreshing for us older, jaded viewers to get to share your excitement at seeing this for the first time. I'd quite forgotten, for instance, how powerful the return of Susan actually is. Watching it with fresh eyes, as it were, is like being rekindled. It takes a lot to get to me emotionally, but it made me so happy not only at your delight, but also with the anticipation of knowing what's yet to come.

Joe Crammond

watching the screams on seeing old faces come back brings me joy, i can only imagine her reaction if the unnamed sgt at UNIT HQ was Benton as originally planned

Paul mix
>>152035653

That confirms either original or 40th (1h 30m)… either should work, though my copy is a full movie without the midpoint end credits (which is fine).

Paul mix

This reaction was great… Been looking forward to this for years, and just seeing the constant smile on your face was worth it. I was honestly wondering how in the world you'd not been spoiled for this episode, but it was just as fun as your Three Doctors surprise. Still more to come, and awaiting next week's reaction!

Tony Hall

A bit of trivia for you, the Seal of the High Council that was given to the master would make an appearance in the 11th Doctors last episode ‘The Time of the Doctor’