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The Fact of Fiction (34'56")
- Derrick Sherwin and Peter Ling explain the genesis of the story,
and the latter's panicked reaction.
- David Maloney and Sherwin talk about the plot.
- Wendy Padbury enthuses about Maloney, who admits it was an early
job for him. He and Sherwin tell us how he became involved.
- Sherwin and Maloney on the lack of budget, a white cyclorama and
an episode of Our of the Unknown. Evan Hercules explains his input.
- Frazer Hines tells us his first reaction and Troughton calling a
strike to bring the episode timings down.
- Maloney talks through some of his directorial decisions and
Hines through being hit by Wendy. Padbury giggles at the memory.
- Padbury talks about her sparkly catsuit and Hines about her
bottom. Maloney lusts a little as well. The word pert is used.
- Hines, Maloney and Sherwin on the former's well-documented bout
of chickenpox.
- Hamish Wilson shares his memories (mainly of other stories),
Padbury considers how clever Ling was, and Ling himself is modest.
- Maloney on the toy soldiers, Hines on getting his brother cast,
Hercules on the forest of letters - Ling explains his inspiration
for them.
- Sherwin, Hercules and Maloney talk about sticking a horn on a
donkey and painting it.
- Ling and Sherwin on ripping off other authors' characters.
- Wilson and Hines on the crossover and Padbury wishes Wilson had
stayed.
- Christopher Robbie tells us the Karkus was his TV debut - he
seems to find this quite amusing. Ling claims no responsibility for
the German accent. Robbie goes on to talk about his anatomy and the
fight sequence with Zoe and Wendy Padbury's lovely bum.
- Ling explains the concept of the Master and Frank Richards
providing inspiration. Maloney stakes a claim to the casting
decision. Hines explains the real meaning of the word dossier and
Hercules talks about the design of the Master's lair and the giant
book.
- Final thoughts from all the contributors on their happy
memories.
Discussing The Minde Robber were Evan Hercules, Fraser Hines,
Peter Ling, David Monoley, Wendy Padbury, Christopher Robbie,
Derrick Sherwin, Hamish Wilson
Cameramen: John Kelly, Paul Rawson, Paul Vanezis
Sound: Mario Mooney
Rights Clearances: Jason May
Title Sequence Art: Pete Wallback
Doctor Who Theme: Ron Grainer and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Special Sound: Brian Hodgson and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
With Thanks to Doctor Who Magazine
Designed and Edited by Steve Broster
Produced and Directed by Richard Molesworth
BBC Worldwide (C) BBC MMV
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Highlander (22'29")
Hines discusses his early career, being cast in Doctor Who, filming
his "final" scene in Highlanders, changing his accent after being
signed for a year, contributions to the script, not being in The
Moonbase much, his relationship with Michael Craze and Anneke Wills,
his previous work with Patrick Troughton, adding comedy to the show,
Pauline Collins and The Faceless Ones, Victoria's introduction,
memories of Fury From the Deep, working with Bernard Breslaw on The
Ice Warriors, his enjoyment playing with the Daleks, reaction to
Debbie's decision to leave, meeting Wendy Padbury, Jamie's changing
relationship from Victoria to Zoe, his own decision to leave and how
it linked to the rest of the cast's decisions, finding success in
Emmerdale, the offer to take part in The Five Doctors (we see an
outtake of Troughton fluffing his lines), how that lead to The Two
Doctors, appearing at cons and last thoughts of Jamie's character.
With Thanks to Doctor Who Magazine, Derek Handley, Paula Bentham,
Graeme Wood
'Who's Dr Who?' Performed by Frazer Hines
Producer: Richard Molesworth
Produced and Directed by Steve Broster
BBC Worldwide (C) BBC MMV
Commentary
With Wendy Padbury, Frazer Hines, Hamish Wilson and David
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