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* The Doctor's rage at the Gods of Ragnarok for the way they've turned the Psychic Circus (which used to be a happy place) into a cynical nightmare. Made even better that it's aimed at the BBC executives at the time:
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* The Doctor's rage at the Gods of Ragnarok for the way they've turned the Psychic Circus (which used to be a happy place) into a cynical nightmare. Made Special mention also goes to the Whizz Kid, a devoted fan of the Psychic Circus who, even better that though it's aimed at the BBC executives at the time:fallen on hard times, is still entranced with it.
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** Special mention also goes to the Whizz Kid, a devoted fan of the Psychic Circus who, even though it's fallen on hard times, is still entranced with it. Considering again how meta this story was, it's easy to realise the Whizz Kid was a stand-in for fans of the show who, even when it was at it's worst, were still watching it.
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'''The Doctor:''' All right? She'll be superb.
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'''The Doctor:''' All right? She'll be superb.''superb.''
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** The fact that the Doctor ''waits for Romana to be through the mirror before he starts dematerialising the TARDIS''. He waited to make sure that she was safe before leaving - even though it was a great risk for himself and Adric.
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* Subtle and easy to miss, given what comes immediately afterwards, but when Doctor returns from Metebelis III, a single word shows how much of a different man he has become since he was exiled on Earth.
-->''TARDIS brought me Home.''
-->''TARDIS brought me Home.''
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* In a meta-sense, the ending is one of the most uplifting moments in the show's history, because, like the Psychic Circus, ''Series/DoctorWho'' also survived.
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* Related to that, having met a complete stranger who claims to be a LivingLegend from out of the Thal's past, the commander is understandably skeptical of who the Doctor is and what help he can be. But after confronting a (thankfully dead) Dalek and the Doctor warning them of a trap that could have seriously injured one of the crew, the Thal then warmly addresses him as "Doctor" showing that he is willing to trust him, at least.
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* The Doctor also tells the Thals to be careful in the way they retell their adventure, so as not to make war sound glorious.
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* The Doctor also tells the Thals to be careful in the way they retell their adventure, adventure when they return to Skaro, so as not to make war sound glorious.
glorious.
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* In episode 2, the Brigadier comes under fire from Dr Lawrence accusing him and the Doctor of wasting their time, with Lawrence asking if the Doctor is even qualified to examine thier nuclear power machinery, prompting the Brigadier to reply that the Doctor is 'qualified' to do just about anything. It's a brief line, but considering how often the two butt heads on matters of things like diplomacy (even in this very serial), it's nice to see the Brig's genuine respect for the Doctor on display.
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* The entire scene of Mel departing it pure and genuine heartwarming; she and the Doctor have a genuine goodbye and Mel announces that she's not going home (with the Doctor trusting her to keep Glitz in line, something she'll manage easily enough) and with that, Mel announces that she'll write him a postcard. He notes he has no address for her to send it too - so she uses his own speech about time to announce that she'll "put it in a bottle and throw it into space. It'll reach you... in ''time''. And the Doctor just ''grins.''
* The entire scene of Mel departing it pure and genuine heartwarming; she and the Doctor have a genuine goodbye and Mel announces that she's not going home (with the Doctor trusting her to keep Glitz in line, something she'll manage easily enough) and with that, Mel announces that she'll write him a postcard. He notes he has no address for her to send it too - so she uses his own speech about time to announce that she'll "put it in a bottle and throw it into space. It'll reach you... in ''time''. And the Doctor just ''grins.''
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* The entire scene of Mel departing it pure and genuine heartwarming; she and the Doctor have a genuine goodbye and Mel announces that she's not going home (with the Doctor trusting her to keep Glitz in line, something she'll manage easily enough) and with that, Mel announces that she'll write him a postcard. He notes he has no address for her to send it too - so she uses his own speech about time to announce that she'll "put it in a bottle and throw it into space. It'll reach you... in
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* The entire scene of Mel departing it pure and genuine heartwarming; she and the Doctor have a genuine goodbye and Mel announces that she's not going home (with the Doctor trusting her to keep Glitz in line, something she'll manage easily enough) and with that, Mel announces that she'll write him a postcard. He notes he has no address for her to send it too - so she uses his own speech about time to announce that she'll "put it in a bottle and throw it into space. It'll reach you... in ''time''. And the Doctor just ''grins.''
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* The Doctor saving the entire Minyan people of the P7E planet from extinction. When Captain Jackson protests due to having already secured the Minyan race banks needed to revitalise his species, the Doctor doesn't miss a beat in pointing out the people on his ship ''are'' his species and have to be saved as urgently as the race banks.
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* The Doctor saving the entire Minyan people of the P7E [=P7E=] planet from extinction. When Captain Jackson protests due to having already secured the Minyan race banks needed to revitalise his species, the Doctor doesn't miss a beat in pointing out the people on his ship ''are'' his species and have to be saved as urgently as the race banks.
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* The Sixth Doctor admits he ''did'' know about the planet, but as Peri was a student of botany, he assumed she'd work everything out quickly enough, showing that their relationship has warmed between them; he's respecting her intelligence, rather than saying it for her.
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* The Doctor's reaction to Peri's “death.” He can't comprehend that his friend is not only dead but was killed by his own people. This soon gives way to anger and a grim determination to find out the real purpose of his trial.
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* The Doctor's reaction to Peri's “death.” He can't comprehend that his friend is not only dead but was killed by his own people. This soon gives way to anger and a grim determination to find out the real purpose of his trial.
trial. Listen to how he speaks: for a moment, he's so stunned that she's dead, only for it to turn into ''an accusation''; though he sounds questioning and sad, there's no question in his mind.
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-->'''The Doctor:''' You... killed Peri.
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* The fact that the Doctor and Amelia Rutherford become the firmest of friends because both of them ''are massive nerds.''
* The fact that the Doctor and Amelia Rutherford become the firmest of friends because both of them ''are massive nerds.''
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* When the Tribe of Gum prepare to kill Ian during a brawl, the Doctor immedtatly makes to bargain with them in exchange for Ian's life, despite their dislike for each other.
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* When the Tribe of Gum prepare to kill Ian during a brawl, the Doctor immedtatly immediately makes to bargain with them in exchange for Ian's life, despite their dislike for each other.
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* The Doctor wonders if the Brigadier has become a General yet, implying ''that he believes the Brigadier is worthy of being a General.''
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* The Doctor tells K9 they're going on vacation. "You'd like that, wouldn't you?" "Affirmative! Affirmative! Affirmative!" Pretty much the only time we see K9 get excited about anything; the Doctor even has to calm him down!
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* The Doctor tells K9 they're going on vacation.vacation and the two have seemingly settled into a genuine master/pet relationship. "You'd like that, wouldn't you?" "Affirmative! Affirmative! Affirmative!" Pretty much the only time we see K9 get excited about anything; the Doctor even has to calm him down!
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** K9 is broken beyond repair by Time Winds, so what does the Doctor do? He gives K9 to the one woman whom he, at least, considers smart enough to repair him beyond the mirror.
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** Indeed, all of Jo and Cliff's ShipTease is quite adorable. Unlike some companion departure stories, it's clearly shown that Jo has grown up and become a formidable woman in her own right, one who doesn't need the Doctor anymore. Furthermore, it's obvious that Cliff really does care a lot for her, and she for him.
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** Indeed, all of Jo and Cliff's ShipTease is quite adorable. Unlike some companion departure stories, it's clearly shown that Jo has isn't just running off with a handsome guy; she's grown up and become a formidable woman in her own right, one who doesn't need the Doctor anymore. Furthermore, it's obvious that Cliff really does care a lot for her, and she for him.
* The Master seems to be utterly sincere when he says that "the cosmos without the Doctor scarcely bears thinking about."
** The Third Doctor returns the favor by referring to him as "my best enemy."
** The Third Doctor returns the favor by referring to him as "my best enemy."
** It's also nice given that, in their last appearance, the insults were a lot more vitriolic. This also nicely reflects how the actors warmed up to each other as well.
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* The Doctor’s honest sadness and righteous fury upon seeing the once beautiful planet of Jaconda devastated by the Gastropods. It’s the first sign that while blustering and arrogant Six may be, he’s still The Doctor, and if you’ve done wrong, he WILL make you pay dearly.
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* The Doctor’s honest sadness and righteous fury upon seeing the once beautiful planet of Jaconda devastated by the Gastropods. It’s the first sign that while blustering and arrogant Six may be, he’s still The the Doctor, and if you’ve done wrong, he WILL make you pay dearly.
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* Ian and Barbara helping to heal Za despite The Doctor's protests.
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* Ian and Barbara helping to heal Za despite The the Doctor's protests.protests.
** Later expanded universe works show that this simple act of selfless kindness will affect the Doctor for ''centuries'' to come, and plays a major role in his own CharacterDevelopment, from just a grouchy old man to one of the kindest, most beloved heroes on television.
** Later expanded universe works show that this simple act of selfless kindness will affect the Doctor for ''centuries'' to come, and plays a major role in his own CharacterDevelopment, from just a grouchy old man to one of the kindest, most beloved heroes on television.
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* While Jamie and the Doctor have few qualms about entering the Tomb, Victoria is too frightened to go in, prompting the Doctor and Jamie to comfort her and take her mind off things by complimenting her outfit, with the Doctor even going so far as to crack a joke at Jamie's own clothes, which Jamie takes in stride since he knows it's only to make Victoria feel better, and wasn't meant in earnest
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* While Jamie and the Doctor have few qualms about entering the Tomb, tomb, Victoria is too frightened to go in, prompting the Doctor and Jamie to comfort her and take her mind off things by complimenting her outfit, with the Doctor even going so far as to crack a joke at Jamie's own clothes, which Jamie takes in stride since he knows it's only to make Victoria feel better, and wasn't meant in earnest
** It's also heartwarming because so many later stories show the Time Lords as being decadent, corrupt, and incredibly arrogant. This story, however, has two Time Lords who show themselves to be compassionate and care about the Doctor.
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* The reunion between the Doctor and the Brigadier. The Doctor is practically as geedy as a school girl, and immediately drops everything to help him once he realizes the Brigadier has selective amnesia. Once his memories return, the Brigadier is proper chuffed to see his old friend in turn.
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* The reunion between the Doctor and the Brigadier. The Doctor is practically as geedy giddy as a school girl, and immediately drops everything to help him once he realizes the Brigadier has selective amnesia. Once his memories return, the Brigadier is proper chuffed to see his old friend in turn.
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** In turn, it's pretty sweet (and maybe even a tearjerker that he doesn't realize it) that his whole plan almost gets derailed simply because Ace has just that much faith in him.
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* When Mags is transformed into a werewolf, the Doctor tries to appeal to the humanity within her rather than resorting to violence.
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* When Mags is transformed into a werewolf, the Doctor tries to appeal to the humanity within her rather than resorting to violence. He manages to get to her enough that she ends up leaving him alone and instead get some payback on Cook.
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* The reunion between the Doctor and the Brigadier. The Doctor is practically as geedy as a school girl, and immediately drops everything to help him once he realizes the Brigadier has selective amnesia. Once his memories return, the Brigadier is proper chuffed to see his old friend in turn.
* The Doctor is prepared to sacrifice his rank as a Time Lord by giving his remaining regenerations to save Tegan and Nyssa from an aging virus.
* The reunion between the Doctor and the Brigadier. The Doctor is practically as geedy as a school girl, and immediately drops everything to help him once he realizes the Brigadier has selective amnesia. Once his memories return, the Brigadier is proper chuffed to see his old friend in turn.
* The Doctor is prepared to sacrifice his rank as a Time Lord by giving his remaining regenerations to save Tegan and Nyssa from an aging virus.
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* The Doctor saving the entire Minyan people of the P7E planet from extinction. When Captain Jackson protests due to having already secured the Minyan race banks needed to revitalise his species, the Doctor doesn't miss a beat in pointing out the people on his ship ''are'' his species and have to be saved as urgently as the race banks.
* The Doctor saving the entire Minyan people of the P7E planet from extinction. When Captain Jackson protests due to having already secured the Minyan race banks needed to revitalise his species, the Doctor doesn't miss a beat in pointing out the people on his ship ''are'' his species and have to be saved as urgently as the race banks.
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* The brief reunion between the Third Doctor and the Brigadier, with the Brig giving the Doctor a hand into ahelicopter and assuring him he's not far from victory.
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* The brief reunion between the Third Doctor and the Brigadier, with the Brig giving the Doctor a hand into ahelicopter and assuring him he's not far from victory.
** And then the Third Doctor is switched with the Sixth Doctor, giving him his chance to finally share the screen with the Brigadier, having been the only Doctor beforehand not to meet his old friend. For his part, the Brigadier is just as encouraging to the Sixth Doctor as he is the others, a nice gesture giving Old Sixie's lower populairty with the audience at the time of broadcast.
