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Doctor Who - The Invasion of Time (Episode 97)
from BBC Video
starring Tom Baker, Louise Jameson

Features:

• Color
• DVD-Video
• Original recording remastered
• Subtitled

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• "I know this TARDIS like the back of my hand."
  "The Invasion of Time" was one of the first "Doctor Who" stories I encountered, at a very young age, thanks to the novelization (Doctor Who and the Invasion of Time) by Terrance Dicks. I thus lack any objectivity towards this story. I've read the book, and later seen the TV episode, so often that I know every line by heart and could assemble the script like a jigsaw puzzle even with the lights off. It wouldn't make any sense to me now, nearly 25 years later, to question where the pieces are supposed to go.... more info

• Better With The CGI Enhancements
  The Invasion of Time has always been one of my favorite Doctor Who stories. Unfortunately, the nasty special effects that were created for the Vardans really ruined the story for me. (Well, maybe the clumsy Sontaran trying to leap over the chaise lounge chair was pretty lame too.)
  However, thanks to the advent of CGI technology, the viewer is able to replace some of the bad special effects. This helps the story immensely.
  I recommend this story for the tried and true Doctor Who fan.

• Tom Baker at his best
  Very enjoyable story. Has our beloved Doctor turned evil and sold out Gallifrey to alien invaders? Tom Baker's acting is top notch. My only complaint about the story is Leela's romance with a Gallifreyian soldier is not very believable-no chemistry between them at all. I highly recommend this episode to other Dr. Who fans.

• "Even the sonic screwdriver won't get me out of this one."
  Time was one luxury that those involved in the making of "The Invasion of Time" had none of. After receiving an utterly unworkable script soon before things were supposed to get started, the producer and script editor had to team up and dash this one off at the last minute, making sure to incorporate only pre-existing sets and costumes since barely any leeway existed for crafting new ones. As if that weren't enough, filming had to be hurriedly scheduled so as to avoid inevitable strikes at the BBC looming... more info

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