TV/Video

The Curse of Fatal Death Part of Comic Relief 1999. The Ninth Doctor (Rowan Atkinson) & Emma (Julia Sawalha) find themselves under threat from the Master (Jonathan Pryce) and the Daleks, as their impending wedding looks increasingly in doubt, particularly when the Doctor is forced to regenerate several times. Was available on BBC Video (now deleted). Review: Very witty script from Steven Moffatt, well-played by principals. (9/10)

 

Do You Have A Licence to Save This Planet ? BBV spoof on unlicenced DW spin-offs, featuring Sylvester McCoy as the Foot Doctor, facing Sontarans, Autons, Cyberons & The Licensor. Click here to order. Review: Mildly diverting. (7/10).

 

BBC 2 Doctor Who Night Three sketches written by Mark Gattiss & David Walliams.

 

 

Victoria Wood - As seen on TV The Doctor (Jim Broadbent) must defeat his evil enemy Crayola with the aid of his assistant, Fiona. Was available on BBC Video (with "Curse of Fatal Death") Review: Not one of Ms. Wood's best efforts. (4/10)

 

 

The Lenny Henry Show The Sixth Doctor regenerates into Lenny Henry to Peri's delight, and the two of them help the UB's in their struggle against the Cybermen and their feared leader, Thatchos. Was available on BBC Video (with "Curse of Fatal Death") Review: Quality sketch, which manages to be satirical as well as funny. The running down corridor scenes are particularly well thought out. (9/10).

 

The Few Doctors A DWAS-produced fan video of a Sports Day featuring all Doctors and a smattering of companions. With guest stars Peter Miles, Gary Downie & JNT. Also look out for Jason Haigh-Ellery, Gary Russell & Alistair Lock from "Big Finish", as well as Andrew Beech as the 5^th Doctor. Click here for DWAS homepage. Review: Very, very, very funny !!!!. (9/10).

 

 

 

 

Eddie Izzard - Live at the Ambassadors In his rambling manner, Eddie Izzard looks at Doctor Who and the Daleks, giving a new spin on old jokes around sink-plungers, and companions being captured as soon as they leave the TARDIS. Video now deleted. Review: Eddie is on fine form and shows a good knowledge of the programme. (7/10).

Radio/Audio

Professor Prune & His Time Trousers Part of the 1960's radio programme "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again", which launched the careers of John Cleese and the Goodies, PP&HTT starred Graeme Garden as the eponymous hero, based heavily on the Doctor. Although cassettes are available of ISIRTA, none of them feature the serial. Review: Having never heard it, I am unable to comment, but as a huge ISIRTA fan, I'm sure that it was superb !!!!

 

 

The Million Pound Radio Show A few weeks after appearing in a dual role in "Slipback", Nick Revell appeared in a "Doctor Who" sketch on his own Radio 4 show, in which he starred with Andy Hamilton (co-creator of "Drop the Dead Donkey", and current "News Quiz" regular). Click here to view the script. Review: A good lampoon of the show, in particular the neglected Ice Warriors (7/10).

 

 

Dead Ringers Radio 4's showcase for impressionists has featured a regular item in the both the last series, in which Jon Culshaw (he who got through to Tony Blair as William Hague) made "prank" calls, impersonating the Fourth Doctor. These included asking for a locksmith to let him into the TARDIS, a hardware store if they stocked sonic screwdrivers, and he even got through to Sylvester McCoy to ask for help with a crossword. Click here to download some of the calls. Review: Surprisingly funny, if very confusing for the people on the other end of the phone. (8/10)

 

 

40 Nights in the Wildebeest A Radio 4 sketch-show which stars Nick Romero (who was in "The Routemasters") and Dan Freedman (who is involved in the forthcoming 7^th Dr radio foreplay, I mean Radio 4 play). Each week they lampooned a different sci-fi show, choosing "Doctor Seuss & the Daleks" for one of these spots. Review: Very good, but not as good as "Drake's 7" [Quack, quack] or "Buffet the Vampire Salad." (8/10).

 

 

Cosmic Fugue 2 Audio collection of new fiction produced by DWAS for charity. Includes the "Doctor Who Ball" read by Colin Baker (eg. Mr. Val E. Yard). Click here to order. Review: