Another superb breakdown of both the drama and the times. Really should be given a commission on BBC Four until I remember they slashed the budget for original and thoughtful TV cultural analysis and show TOTP on loop instead. Bravo gents, and nice to see my name in the credits as a Patreon + member

If or rather when Trump dies, will you throw a party to which all your followers and friends are invited? We could live podcast the state funeral.

Romana was feminine without being sexual, and there’s every chance they had had as significant a time being a man as a woman or something else. Would Tennant x2 have immediately gone back to male clothes had his outfit not changed as part of the regeneration?

I still think it could’ve been more feminine without resorting to stereotype.

It’s hypnotic. I think the only other song to come close is A Day in the Life.

Agreed. Made her look tomboyish, as though they were afraid her sexuality would put off fans. As if.

But, where is Star One?

Don’t be. Though I think we were robbed of one of the great moments in fandom.

You and Sue never did do that reconstruction of the opening titles. Shame.

I never did work that out…

Used magnificently in the Black Mirror episode San Junipero.

James Horner’s score is a subtle echo of his Khan one. And in places, like ‘Stealing the Enterprise’, actually superior.

They are indeed fantastic. I jolt every time the saucer shatters.

What I still think of as the Morning Glory Monster.

Only tricks, no treats.

Mark, like most true artists I’m assuming you’ve a sensitive soul. It’s the price one pays. But imposter syndrome is only temporary, and you’ve a body of work which proves you’re anything but. Love and peace my friend x

I always thought that was dust and cobwebs from their lack of use!