CLASSIC DOCTOR WHO | The Pirate Planet - Part 3 | REACTION

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[@keithsolley]

don't worry about the parrot-its just resting

[@andykey78]

I hope your Grandma and dad recover quickly from Covid, falls and operations. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

[@Problembeing]

“Then what’s it FOR?!” - love that. This was my favourite bit.

[@Alfwin]

Yes, the fourth Doctor is usually so flippant, it makes those rare moments of genuine outrage all the more chilling, and I find that one particularly memorable!

[@Problembeing]

@@Alfwin Same here, one of his greatest moments of very Doctorish outbursts. A wonderfully intense moments.

[@McBeelzebub]

It’s one of my favorite lines in all of Dr. Who. The captain was such a great villain. This man with a brilliance pretty much on par with a Time Lord’s, but committing atrocities that put many of the Doctor’s long running enemies to shame, and the Doctor’s desperate, anguished plea to just understand why.

[@Problembeing]

@@McBeelzebub ah - it’s the utter intensity behind it, the incredulity… it’s such a simple line, but profound and anguished :)

[@sixstanger00]

It's interesting how Douglas Adams was able to adapt all of the common tropes associated with sea pirates into this story: - A ship - A captain with an eye patch & artificial appendage (mechanical arm instead of a hook) - Attacking other worlds (instead of ports/ships) and looting them for their resources - A plank walk - A mechanical bird (instead of a parrot) - A bookkeeper for the pirates (Mr. Fibuli)

[@nordri9542]

Shows to watch - Blake's 7, Sapphire and Steel, The Prisoner, Children of the Stones, Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV series), The Stone Tape

[@CaptainNemo1701]

Adams put in a gag riffing one from the Hitch Hikers Guide in this story.

[@Adeodatus100]

Very best wishes to your Grandma, Marie-Clare.

[@Finbarzapek]

Lots of serials you could react to - 'Quatermass & the Pit', 'Children of the Stones', 'Day of the Triffids' ( 1981 ), 'The Nightmare Man', 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' etc The good thing about serials is that you don't need to make a long commitment to watch them - 6 or 7 parts and you're done.

[@alexfletcher5192]

When, 40 years later, Chris Chibnall explained how a Stenza Warrior's power stemmed from the reduced bodies of planets (in 'The Battle of Ranskoor Ov Kolos' - remember that? Some people don't), fans all over the world were probably shouting: "You mean like the Captain in 'The Pirate Planet'!' ". I know I was. A case example, perhaps, of Salvador Dali's adage that genius may steal where talent merely borrows...

[@CaptainNemo1701]

Miniaturised remains of planets too. Yes, I thought that Chibnall ripped off this story.

[@neptune04]

@@CaptainNemo1701 he might have Chibnall grew up with classic who.

[@bugsby4663]

This is where Chris Chibnall got the idea for the shrunken planets in spheres in The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos. Tom tripping over his lines in outrage at the plan is just magnificent.

[@michaelinlofi]

It feels realistic. Most people aren't going to be perfectly eloquent when they're furious and this is probably the most outraged the Fourth Doctor ever gets

[@gamegeek812]

I highly recommend Lost in Space (1965-68). A fun sci-fi adventure show.

[@johng5859]

K9's fight with the Polyphase Avatron may well be his finest hour - love how he presents it to the Doctor like a gun dog would present a pheasant. The Doctor's confrontation with the Captain is also a classic moment, and a rare chance to see the flippant fourth Doctor properly angry. Lots of interesting ideas presented here too, a testament to the fertility of Douglas Adams' imagination. I hope your gran is feeling better now. I lost my grandmother just before Christmas at the age of 90, not directly because of Covid but because the need to stay indoors undoubtedly worsened her existing dementia and hastened her mental and physical decline. However, I take comfort from the fact that she was being well looked after in a nursing home at the end.

[@markdavidson9100]

Love to all your family, I truly admire your positivity

[@kevinjones3908]

I’d love to see you react to sapphire and steel, children of the stones, game of thrones, survivors ( original series ), the changes and Sherlock Holmes ( Jeremy Brett version ) .

[@keithsolley]

yes,Children of the stones I highly recommend

[@alansmith1989]

Those `coloured pipes` that caught Marie Clare's eye; used to be part of the `Top of the Pops` set circa November 1970 to March 1971.

[@alexfletcher5192]

Given Katy Manning's willingness to talk about clambering over rocks in platform boots (while everything looks a bit blurry), you would think the memo would have reached Costume about footwear on location. Still, compared to the sort of dumps Jo ended up hiding on, Zanak looks positively inviting.

[@ListerDavid]

I’m crying now because Thunderbird is not your thing, 😢. I’m so sorry about your Nanna, hope she recovers soon. Love and hugs to all xXx ❤️

[@Alfwin]

Best wishes to your gran; hopefully she recovers quickly! A while ago, you mentioned that you wanted to see the fourth doctor be more serious (I think it was on that podcast you did), and I remember thinking at the time of the scene where the Captain shows the Doctor the remains of the planets. The Doctor's outrage at that - particularly in the line "You commit mass murder on a scale that's almost inconceivable, and you want me to _APPRECIATE_ it?" - is one of Tom Baker's strongest moments, imo. I see another comment suggested you watch the Netflix series _Dark;_ I'm gonna second that. It's a fantastic series - some of the highest-quality writing I've seen in a while - and there aren't nearly enough good reactions to it on KZbin.

[@alexfletcher5192]

Sorry to hear about your nan. It sometimes feels like nobody wants to talk about the elderly in this situation - partly in case they have to do something about it. I'm an unpaid carer and it's not arduous, but would appreciate some input from, say, my brother. If he can afford to celebrate his birthday in an Irish castle, then...

[@Problembeing]

Lots of love to your granny in France! I cared for my grandmother for a number of years, I know how tough it can be but how determined grannies are keep put!

[@nwseaman6945]

Well wishes for your grandmother's recovery.

[@markbelsom3174]

You might like the 1970's Quatermass series. Also best wishes to your Grandma. ❤️❤️

[@geraldvance7925]

I recommend Blake's 7 and the hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy. Both shows had actors who appeared in Doctor Who.

[@PizzaTimeFanatic]

Aww i got excited when the notification said part 4 but its actually the part 3 I already watched.

[@CRINOTH]

Best wishes for your grandma's recovery. Yes, the Captain is a terrific character - that confrontation scene with the Doctor is a joy to watch. :)

[@chrisbrooker7260]

You’re right, the Doctor and Captain stand-off is excellent. Baker in top form

[@whobp8]

I hope your Grandma recovers quickly. I really like the conversation between the Doctor and the Captain in the trophy room as well. And who knew K-9 was a bird dog!

[@johntomlinson6849]

Best wishes to your family in their present troubles.

[@bobbbies1880]

i think blake's 7 and sapphire and steel are great to react to

[@blakesliberator3197]

Just ONE sci-fi series I've mentioned before I'd LOVE to see your reactions to, Marie-Clare: BBC's Blakes 7. I can just predict you saying more than twice; "I ABSOLUTELY LOVED that episode!" I'll got out on a limb and suggest you'll say a couple of times; "My heart is racing!".. "He's GORGEOUS!" I can also predict a few tears! I hope I've whetted your appetite, without giving you the slightest clue as to what the series is about. Only that its a British Sci-Fi! The only thing I will say is that each episode is self-contained. No part 1s or part 2s.... No more intros...

[@suwakatsuyori]

Hi Marie-Clare still loving your reactions to classic Doctor Who. I grew up in the 70s 80s and enjoyed some great british Sci-Fi so would like to recommend some shows I think you will love. I see some have been recommended already by Nordri so may I strengthen his list by suggesting them also, Sapphire and Steel ( a wonderful dark creepy sci-fi Show), Space 1999 ( a brilliant adventure in space), Children of the stones (the scariest children's TV drama ever), Hitch Hikers guide to the Galaxy and Blakes 7 (two great shows from Dr Who Writers) Enjoy :)

[@joshbostock_2040]

I would love you to react to american horror story just because of how each season has a new theme, setting. It's now one ofnmy favourite shows. Also hope your grandma has a safe recovery

[@ianmansfield68]

2 words: Blake's 7. But if you want something a bit different yet still with twist endings, and from ITV, I'd recommend Tales of the Unexpected, based on Roald Dahl short stories. I hope your grandmother recovers soon. There are so many great moments in this episode, and the cliff-hanger is one of my all time Dr Who favourites.

[@bugsby4663]

Best wishes to your nan. I live in the French countryside and the people here who are in the eighties are fitter than me (I'm 51) and could drink me under the table.

[@evandavid2816]

Some possible suggestions for future shows below: 'The Musketeers' (it may be BBC, but the plethora of hunky blokes in it - plus Peter Capaldi - would doubtless make up fro that, yes...?) 'The Time Tunnel' 'Rome' (HBO/BBC) 'Sharpe' 'Blackadder' 'The Goodies' 'The A-Team' 'Knight Rider' 'Batman '66' 'Lois & Clark' (aka 'The New Adventures of Superman') 'Transformers' (G1) Other people in the comments have already suggested the likes of 'The Incredible Hulk', 'Hitchhikers', and the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes series, and any one of them would be great too, yes...?

[@lukedean4128]

Fantastic been looking forward to this! just the thing after a long night shift!

[@joshuajoshua2732]

The Series 11 finale from NuWho in Jodie Whittaker's era 'The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos' with the shrunk planets in a jar story idea was borrowed from this story. Star Trek is definately worth a watch.

[@swilliams937]

Being a rather talented accountant, I can understand why Mr. Fibuli wasn't dispatched quickly. Quality number crunchers are difficult to replace. 😉

[@theangelshavethephonebox529]

If you have not seen Firefly, I think you would enjoy, and its short. Continuum -- has Canada and time travel in it, and don't think anybody has reacted to it.

[@philippaine2169]

Great reaction as always glad your enjoying it 😀

[@LardGorth]

Reaction suggestions- Sapphire & Steel, Whodunnit?.... Undermind maybe?...

[@alexfletcher5192]

Douglas Adams would later express dissatisfaction with how some actors performed his scripts; particularly when it came to over-playing the comedy aspects. But when you have cyborg sea captains quoting Arthur C Clarke, K-9 turned into a 'Bird Dog' and a cliffhanger that is - perhaps more than usually - a cliff-hanger... what are you supposed to do?

[@paulrichards4452]

Blake's 7 would be great for you to react to. I'm fascinated by what your reaction to it would be like and who would be your favourite characters. Sorry to hear about your Grandma. Hope she'll be o.k.

[@blakesliberator3197]

TOTALLY agree. I've suggested B7 several times!

[@LanceHerod-n5d]

I can easily visualise Brian Blessed as the noisy Captain.

[@davidbull7210]

Babylon 5 please!

[@hemingfordgrey62]

I would suggest UFO to react to. It is by Gerry Anderson who did Thunderbirds, but is live action and quite dark in tone on occasion.

[@evandavid2816]

7.18 Yeah, that's what the best pirates do, or the fictional ones at least...you can't help liking them even if they do horrible things because of their outlaw bombast and/or charm (see Long John Silver and Captain Jack Sparrow for example...). Hope your Gran is feeling better by now, yes...?

[@Problembeing]

Blake’s 7 ftw! :)

[@vashna3799]

The Captain’s a bit of a doppelgänger to Tom Baker

[@nicholasthornley9708]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandma, my thoughts go out to you and your Grandma. On the subject of TV shows to react to that aren't BBC. The Prisoner ( Probably the most subversive cult TV show ever made ) Sapphire and Steel ( Very spooky ) Children of the Stones ( Very, very spooky )

[@LanceHerod-n5d]

A non BBC show to possibly react to is Space 1999, somewhat the British version of Star Trek

[@martynhill3479]

I Claudius, Blakes 7, Babylon 5, Star Trek DS9, Game of Thrones, Battlestar Galactica (New), House

[@conscienceaginBlackadder]

So actually this is another story about underground + inside a planet, only 3 stories after Underworld.

[@JaneSmith0691]

A quickly recovery to your grandma 🙏 P.S. hope we see reaction to Shadow and Bone ( new series from Netflix) on your chanel

[@geoffmason7215]

pirates...and he walks the plank ....obviously

[@Joey15811]

I’d love to see you react to: Stranger Things The Haunting of Bly Manor Ny best mate has just recovered from covid. I saw him a few days before luckiky my tests were all negative. I get tested twice a week. Hope you grandma pulls through

[@hello3motos1]

I'd love you to watch 'Dark' a german Netflix show that is amazing! Has subtitles but still worth it.

[@Alfwin]

Yes! _Dark_ is truly incredible. One of the best shows I've seen in a long while!

[@Jamienomore]

Scary Video Compilations. Ha! Ha!

[@Jaime-dd4sw]

Here's hoping your grandmother has a mild case of COVID and a swift recovery!

[@tombaxter6228]

K9- 1 Polyphase Avatron-0! That dog's vicious.. Playing against such a broard performance by Bruce Purchase, forced Tom to up his game, in this one. That scene really shows the depth of his outrage to the Captain's plans.

[@alexfletcher5192]

There's a list as long as your arm of potential shows, but perhaps you should give some old movies a spin too. I only say that because they're the only ones I know!

[@GregInHouston2]

My suggestion is The Pretender. On one hand, I really think you will like it. But on the other, I doubt that you will be able to find it.

[@matthewclarke4127]

Mr Fibuli seems endearing, but you come to see in this episode that he is just as evil and nasty as the Captain.

[@missingdoctor]

I would recommend Star Trek Deep Space Nine. I've nearly finished rewatching it myself and would love to see you react to it. I think you would love it... space and tasty men galore.

[@darynvoss7883]

Best wishes to you and yours eh

[@danielstimson2168]

If you've not seen 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' I would highly recommend it. I think it would do well on Patreon as well if you are a first time viewer.

[@bugsby4663]

Buffy is just so good.

[@Joey15811]

I remember this one mostly seeing negative opinions before I watched it. It’s nowhere near as bad as I thought.

[@robert_bbiii]

I have such a love/hate relationship with this story. Part of me enjoys it but it also everything people who make fun of Doctor Who. OTT acting, cheap effects.

[@davidbull7210]

Umm. What happened to Part 3? Oh it is Part 3, that's ok!

[@alexfletcher5192]

Given the date of this post I have to say it's been a bad day for fans. Gone through all the usual emotions: denial; horror, then anger. I just wanted to say that to clear the air.

[@mark-s]

Not another favorite story a weak 6 out of 10 it reminds me of a bad pantomime