Friday 22 November 2013

MSN TV: BBC2's AN ADVENTURE IN SPACE AND TIME

Friday 22 November 2013

Today over at MSN TV: on the eve of Doctor Who's 50th anniversary, I've reviewed last night's true life drama AN ADVENTURE IN SPACE AND TIME, which recounted the events that led to the sci-fi drama's creation back in 1963...
For some Whovians, this Mark Gatiss-penned drama has been more eagerly awaited than 3D special The Day of The Doctor. It certainly proved an enlightening and entertaining peek into the modest origin of Doctor Who, airing just a few days before the 50th anniversary of the show's original transmission on 23 November 1963. I had my doubts sufficient entertainment could be gleaned from the creation of a BBC programme that, at the time, wasn't seen as anything special or destined for greatness. After all, it was created to fill a schedule gap between Grandstand and Jukebox Jury. Humble beginnings, indeed.

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