What with the sudden uptake in the weather, I seem to be making an arse of a job keeping things up to date here in the Security Kitchen.
So, let's lay aside our paintbrush for a while, and take a trip in Tardis to the planet Dildo.
Dido, sorry.
Shawcraft at work there, I assume.
And what an odd little story "The Rescue" is. It's probably unique in that it's sole reason for being is to introduce a new companion, which was a bold new step for the series at the time, remember.
And what an odd little story "The Rescue" is. It's probably unique in that it's sole reason for being is to introduce a new companion, which was a bold new step for the series at the time, remember.
Maureen O'Brien's staged reaction to her casting can be seen here, but the shot above was the usual portrait that did the rounds rather a lot.
And because it was the first time, the introduction of a new regular character is made to be much more of an occasion than it would subsequently be. (Contrast the introduction of the next regular character, Steven Taylor, Space Pilot. Remember him actually joining the crew? No, you don't).
And because it was the first time, the introduction of a new regular character is made to be much more of an occasion than it would subsequently be. (Contrast the introduction of the next regular character, Steven Taylor, Space Pilot. Remember him actually joining the crew? No, you don't).
One of the great subtle touches about the design of Serial L is that the studio interiors of the spacecraft actually reflect the modelwork of the exterior. It's a small thing, but it really adds to the production.
The other great thing is the main villain, referred to as Cocky-lickin' by a rather naïve Ian Chesterton...
Despite what many commentators have said, I never really understood why the identity of Koquillion (if indeed it should have an "identity" at all) is a laughably obvious plot point. When the Doctor discovers that an apparently crippled man can leave recorded messages and wander around at will, that's the point when the plot threads coalesce, surely?
Just saying...
Great design for Koquillion too. No wonder it puts the wind up frightened Space Teens.
There are just so many firsts in this story, though. First story in the second production block, first new companion, first time the Doctor has revisited a planet from an untelevised adventure, first use of an alias in the credits to disguise a plot twist, first time a non-humanoid monster has been built up to be scary and actually isn't...
Damn, this story is almost as pivotal as "The War Games"!
No wonder the Keller Machine revealed Koquillion to be one of the Doctor's deepest fears...
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