The Time Warrior
(my first memory of Doctor Who)
With all the excitement of the new series starting this Monday, I thought I'd take a moment and reminisce how it all got started...
The story was our first introduction to the Sontaran race, and one Sarah Jane Smith - a bold, ballsy, smart young reporter with alot of spunk.
Back in the day I really loved this story, and I think it's a great introduction to Sarah's character. One of my favorite scenes is when she comes out of the Tardis for the first time, only slightly fazed, and immediately looks for a telephone!
The story was our first introduction to the Sontaran race, and one Sarah Jane Smith - a bold, ballsy, smart young reporter with alot of spunk.
Back in the day I really loved this story, and I think it's a great introduction to Sarah's character. One of my favorite scenes is when she comes out of the Tardis for the first time, only slightly fazed, and immediately looks for a telephone!
At first she distrusts the Doctor, (she suspects him of being behind the disappearence of the scientists from the research center) and impresses not only the women but the men of Sir Edward's court when she hatches a plan to capture the Doctor.
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Although the plan was successful, she soon learns that she might have been mistaken in assuming the Doctor was behind the dissappearing scientists. Working together, not only do they save the day, but become fast friends as well. (Was I the only one who noticed the child-like delight in their eyes as the Doctor said, "Ah! The battle is about to commence!"?)
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Not only that, but she was willing to risk her life to save the Doctor!
Sarah Jane to the rescue!!
A couple of fan-girl facts:
-I have always said that the Sontarans reminded me of deformed Mr. Potato Heads. Imagine my delight while watching one of the extras from the Sontaran Experiment and hearing one of the stand-ins for Kevin Lindsay say the same thing! Ha! I'm not the only one! ;)
-This was my very first episode of Doctor Who. I was nearly 3 at the time, and the strongest memory I have of this episode was the scene where Sarah is introduced to the Doctor. I don't know what it was about her way back then, but those first few scenes left a lasting impression on me, and she has always been my favorite companion.
-I have always said that the Sontarans reminded me of deformed Mr. Potato Heads. Imagine my delight while watching one of the extras from the Sontaran Experiment and hearing one of the stand-ins for Kevin Lindsay say the same thing! Ha! I'm not the only one! ;)
-This was my very first episode of Doctor Who. I was nearly 3 at the time, and the strongest memory I have of this episode was the scene where Sarah is introduced to the Doctor. I don't know what it was about her way back then, but those first few scenes left a lasting impression on me, and she has always been my favorite companion.
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"The Time Warrior" is available to buy on DVD now!
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Screen caps used with kind permission from Llin (Thank you!!)
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Screen caps used with kind permission from Llin (Thank you!!)
3 comments:
I'm 32 and I was 4 years old when I started watching Doctor Who - it was season 17 and I still recall having nightmares about Romana in that tube in 'Destiny of the Daleks' and Scarlioni ripping his face off in 'City of Death' - My first introduction to SJS was in 'The Five Doctors' and I just loved her in her pink mac falling down grassy embankments.
Obviously since then, I have become an obsessive Doctor Who fan and have grown to love the majority of companions, but SJS will always be up there with Ian, Barbara and Tegan as one of my favourites. Her naturalistic approach to the role is so refreshing after Jo Grant (No disrespect meant, honestly).
I am really looking forward to the Sarah Jane Adventures!!!
Yay, I thought I recognised those screen caps!
Ah, what a great story it was...
*hee* I know I've said this before, but I really love your site!!!
Yah, the Time Warrior still remains one of my top 10 favorite Doctor Who episodes of all time. :)
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