The Radio Times had mostly favorable reviews for Sylvester McCoy as the new Doctor, but as we'll show in another posting, the newspapers weren't as favorable.
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Read up on "Paradise Towers" ahead of our podcast review this Monday.
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We come to a favorite of John's, "Paradise Towers". But will Jim warm to it? We'll review on the podcast on Monday.
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It's the premiere of Sylvester McCoy as the 7th Doctor with "Time and the Rani". With the return of @writerjimbeard.bsky.social's favorites Mel & the Rani, this should be fun, but where does he land with his appreciation of McCoy's performance?
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A preview of Sylvester McCoy as the new Doctor in the Radio Times as the new season premieres. We'll discuss on the podcast later today.
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Read up on "Time and the Rani" ahead of our podcast review, premiering tomorrow.
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September 22-28, 1987- More commentary on Sylvester McCoy's debut story, "Time and the Rani" fill the newspapers.
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"Time and the Rani" - Part 4 - Excerpts from the TARDIS dictionary disc:
Catalyst - vital substance which allows a chain of events to proceed.
Countdown - announcement of the last remaining seconds before something takes place.
Armageddon - the end of the world.
Box art for Nestle's "DOCTOR WHO MILK CHOCOLATE" (1971).
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For our hiatus week this time, we share a Patreon Exclusive look at the Peter Davison era of Doctor Who.
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September 19, 1987 - Daily Record - A profile on Ken Dodd ahead of his appearance in Doctor Who.
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September 15-18, 1987 - After the second week of Sylvester McCoy, the commentary continues in the newspapers.
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"Time and the Rani" - Part 3 - Excerpts from the TARDIS dictionary disc:
Plasma - substance found in human blood.
Tetrap - savage extraterrestrial with strange dietary habits.
Eyrie - dwelling place for large winged creatures, with one entrance and no exit.
September 10, 1987 - The Northern Echo North Durham - Peter Davison helps present a new Police Call Box to be used by the police in Gateshead's Metrocentre.
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September 7, 1987 - Daily Mirror - Jon Pertwee prepares for another trip to America for a Doctor Who convention.
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September 7, 1987 - Daily Mirror - A profile on Bonnie Langford.
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"Time and the Rani" - Part 2 - Excerpts from the TARDIS dictionary disc:
Doctor - A traveller in time and space.
Amnesiac - in a state of loss of memory.
Catspaw - person being manipulated by another for unknown reasons.
September 6, 1987 - Sunday Mirror - A profile of Sylvester McCoy and one of his more risqué stories..
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September 3, 1987 - The Northern Echo - Daleks invade an art gallery!
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September 2, 1987 - Birmingham Evening Mail - A profile of Richard Briers ahead of his appearance in the Doctor Who story, "Paradise Towers".
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September 2, 1987 - Norwich Evening News - Join Colin Baker as he opens the Polic Gala Day in Norwich.
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"Time and the Rani" - Part 1 - Excerpts from the TARDIS dictionary disc:
Regenerate - to assume a new physical form.
Rani - a deadly adversary of the Doctor.
Lakertya - a planet inhabited by serpentine humanoids, until recently utterly peaceful.
August 1987 - While fandom waited to see what awaited them with their new Doctor, newspapers were profiling Sylvester McCoy.
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August 20, 1987 - Lancashire Telegraph - A little humor as the Doctor prepares to take on Hilda Ogden of Coronation Street.
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August 1987 - The press machine goes into full work mode as Doctor Who prepares to take on the critics and Coronation Street viewers. #DoctorWho
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August 12, 1987 - Sophie Aldred is announced as the new companion, Ace, for Sylvester McCoy's Doctor.
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Will the Doctor be forced to blow up the Mayflower to stop Gabriel's plans?
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July 26, 1987 - Sunday Mirror - A look at long established tv shows that have small audiences, including Doctor Who.
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July 25, 1987 - Daily Mirror - Who is Tom Baker's third wife? Who is Mrs. Who?
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