This Season highlighted the beginning of the end, the ratings had plummeted & soon we would be expecting a new Doctor.
This story is a nice example of what Robert Holmes is capable of after his poor scripts for the Two Doctors, he has certainly redeemed himself here. He utilised comedy, mystery, Science Fiction & melded them all into a nice story.
Holmes also made another perfect double act with Sabalom Glitz (perfectly acted by Tony Selby) & Dibber. The only annoyance in the whole story was the casting of Humker & Tandrell (the servants of the Immortal).
Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant where on top form this episode & Peri’s reaction to seeing Marble Arch was almost the same reaction to Rose when she saw the Earth destroyed in the year 5 Billion.
Joan Sims was a weird addition but it was nice to have such a familiar face on the show.
Sadly this was Robert Holmes last full story as he died during Part 13 only writing a few drafts.
Perhaps the Best Episode of the entire Season!
Notes
The Special Effects of the Tardis being dragged into the ship cost the BBC more than £8000.
Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant wanted to show how travelling together had made their characters less combative and argumentative.
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