Agree or disagree - nobody does drama like the BBC. This was a nostalgic pleasure from beginning to end.The production and acting were excellent with David Bradley giving a really sympathetic performance in the role of William Hartnell.
The rest of the cast were really good too and captured the spirit of the excitement that must have been generated for such a radical show.
I loved seeing colour versions of all the old props and who couldn't smile at seeing a Cyberman enjoying a cigarette between takes. There were other moments that reminded me of the times when the show was first out - with children pretending to be Daleks.
I was 5 years old in 1963 and still remember watching the first episode. That makes me 55 now - the same age as William was when he first played the role and also Peter Capaldi the new Doctor.
Of course I'll never have a time machine to revisit the 1960's but with a great program like this to take you there - Who needs a Tardis.
PS I hope you spotted the cameo roles by four of the good Doctor's original companions.
The rest of the cast were really good too and captured the spirit of the excitement that must have been generated for such a radical show.
I loved seeing colour versions of all the old props and who couldn't smile at seeing a Cyberman enjoying a cigarette between takes. There were other moments that reminded me of the times when the show was first out - with children pretending to be Daleks.
I was 5 years old in 1963 and still remember watching the first episode. That makes me 55 now - the same age as William was when he first played the role and also Peter Capaldi the new Doctor.
Of course I'll never have a time machine to revisit the 1960's but with a great program like this to take you there - Who needs a Tardis.
PS I hope you spotted the cameo roles by four of the good Doctor's original companions.