Whose Doctor Who (1977)
59 minutes
This is a BBC documentary about Doctor Who. It was made around the time that the Talons of Weng-Chiang was being made. There are clips from Doctor Who episodes of all 4 Doctors up to that point. There is some behind the scenes footage from Talons of Weng-Chiang showing Mr. Sin's mask, the dragon (from the final episode), and the workings of the giant rat.
There are lots of interviews interspersed with the clips of Doctor Who. Children, parents, teachers, and others are filmed talking about what they like about the show and what stands out in their minds. Tom Baker (Doctor Who) and producer Philip Hinchclife are also interviewed for their takes on the program, its appeal and what makes it work.
Thoughts
This documentary seems as though it is probably aimed at parents who aren't certain as to whether they should let their children watch Doctor Who. It is introduced by Melvyn Bragg whom I know best as the host of In Our Time, a BBC4 radio program.
I don't consider this to be essential viewing. It really didn't add much in my opinion especially considering how long it is and the content of it.
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