Worth Watching

How far can a little pig make it in a cruel world? Pretty far, it turns out — we really like this one! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Pertwee said he wanted to be remembered for this children’s series rather than Doctor Who…so was this our cup of tea and slice of cake? Erm… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

We enjoyed watching and discussing the final Pertwee story! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

A disappointing return to Peladon…but it’s got some good moments and we have lots of fun talking about it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

In which we meet the Thals again and the Daleks don’t play much of a role! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Terrible dinosaurs and a wacky plan to make the Earth great again, and we recommend it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

An important story in the history of Doctor Who — introducing a popular companion and a popular new alien! And we loved it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Well, one of us recommends it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Is this actually better than the first film? We decide! Sort of. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

The little bear that could! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Stephen King’s take on The House that Dripped Blood! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

The first Pertwee movie we’ve seen where he’s actually in it! And some unknowns like Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

“Surprisingly Worth Watching!”Jo Grant leaves as a companion and the Dr ends his fourth and penultimate season… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Roger Delgado, The Master, was supposed to be in this story, but unfortunately he had died while making a movie in Italy, when his driver went over a cliff. So the Daleks have to make do on their own — will they destroy the Doctor this time??? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Roger Delgado’s last appearance as The Master due to his unfortunate death — and thankfully, we really like this one! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Is it ethical to miniaturize sentient beings so they can be part of a carnival exhibit — the only way to find out is to listen to this episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

They had ambitious plans for this story but it didn’t quite come together as they’d hoped — but is it still worth watching? Only one way to find out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Die Hard on a Plane, back when Harrison Ford actually cared! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

The tale of the man falsely accused of planting a bomb at the Atlanta Olympics — we love this film! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Very mixed feelings on this movie, which leads to an extended discussion of when a movie should tell the truth or change the story. In this case, the true story is fascinating (and we tell it) while the movie is…not so much. But some good acting with some great actors! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betteran...

Three 50-somethings discuss the impact of Prince’s Purple Rain! (With a big and interesting digression into the music of Rush…) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

Tim Robbins’ second movie, a surprising jump in maturity and skill from his first film, Bob Roberts. We go in depth on the morality of killing a guilty person, the exact discussion this film intended to inspire. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

A movie about a populist rising in American politics — no comment! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

We always like to end a season by watching a movie that the Doctor was in — so here we go with Carry on Cowboy (featuring a very different performance by Pertwee from his Doctor portrayal) — how does it compare to Blazing Saddles??? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com

One of us described this story as “unusually interesting” — doesn’t get better than that for Doctor Who! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com