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Doctor Who – Timelash

Ah, Doctor Who, that finest of all vintage programmes… that show that keeps on winning award for best tv programme year after year… that establishment of British sci-fi that has seen fans of lesser shows grit their teeth and snarl.

Of course, the problem with vintages is that it’s so easy to create some cork-ridden puddle of vinegar.
For every good Who story there is its opposite – A Twin Dilemma for every Caves of Androzani; a Revenge of the Cybermen for every Genesis of the Daleks… in the Tom Baker era, there were many, many classic stories, with few duds.

The duds were saved up especially for Colin Baker.

I’m a Who fan, but just like Dr Crippen, there are some things impossible to defend.

Ladies and gentlemen… I give you…

TIMELASH

Oh dear… where to begin. Perhaps I shall start by pointing out that the title is an anagram of ‘Lame Shit’. That gives you some indication of the quality to expect › Continue reading

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Darrow-A-Day

Christmas is fast approaching, and in this time of snow, wind, rain and religious people attacking you on the street with their twisted messages of ‘peace’ and ‘goodwill’, it is important to remember the true meaning of Christmas, a celebration of our saviour.

I was idly making fun of the homeless and single mothers online this morning to my pal Mark when he reminded me that soon it was the celebration of our saviour on Earth, Paul Darrow

Paul Darrow, aka Avon from Blake’s 7 is perhaps the closest representation of God on Earth we shall ever see. I mean, did Jesus dress up in studded black vinyl and fight the fiendish Federation, whilst beating up women? I don’t think so!

Despite not being gay, I decided to celebrate Avon!

Avon is perhaps the best hero ever! Prancing about in crazy outfits, he won the hearts of the British public, who even sent money to the BBC to buy him acting lessons. What other good guy slaps about women and kills the title character of the show (the aforementioned Blake)? Silly Avon, ruffle his hair, the scamp.

There are three logical routes with which I could take this article. The first would be to review an episode of Blake’s 7. But I don’t want my eyes to start spontaneously bleeding again. The second would be to write for several thousand words about how great Paul Darrow is, and how he gives orphans presents before he kills them. But as I said, I’m not gay. The final option is to make a Paul Darrow Calendar, for you all to print out and enjoy! With QUOTES! (And yes, I know technically it’s ‘Darrow-A-Month’. Shut up, it’s a good title)

So run up to your office printer and reserve your spot, I’m sure everyone will be eagerly printing this all off to hang proudly on their walls!

 

Here we have Avon taking time out from fighting the evil Federation to make a delightful snowman, the little rapscallion!

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Tags: Blake's 7, Paul Darrow