Yup, during Tom baker's reign as The Doctor, he "discovered" the older, wooden paneled control room at the other end of the TARDIS, one that he had forgotten about. Funny thing is, the door to it opens to the normal outside door. Is Trans-dimensional engineering grand.
I think TARDISes are alive and semiconscious, so it's possible for beings like Time Lords to distinguish between different types via a psychic signature or something.
It's possible that trained individuals (such as the Castellan and the Presidential Guards) are able to see through the Chameleon Circuit, since such things would pose a considerable security issue if they couldn't be identified.
@thekroton The TARDIS's Chameleon unit was broken from the start, at least as far as we know. This would be the 'red flag' of not only just what it was but who was inside it.
@WatcherPrime It was established later on that the Doctor landed in 1960's England and assumed the form of a Police Box, then it's Chameleon Circuit broke down. The Sixth Doctor managed to "fix" the Circuit, but then re-broke it later on due to the inconvenience of the forms the TARDIS was taking. Since then he's grown fond of the Police Box form and hasn't tried fixing it since.
I have this on DVD it is one of the BEST stories of the classic series if not THE best.if i had to choose one DVD to have. it would be this one.ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!
That old fashioned Edwardian Console room was far better then the other control room. Why did they bring back the old gray console room, when it ws such crap. The Edwardian console rocked and suited the Doctor much better.
It was felt it was too "static", that is not enough visually going on, the other one had the moving time rotor in the centre for example, whereas this console had a shaving mirror that stayed still. Also the wooden walls would get warped when placed in storage. So they switched back.
But they brought over the scanner "iris" idea, with the shutters opening and closing over the scanner screen.
What I love about this episode is the pure Time-Lordness of it all. EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER is a Time Lord. The good guys are Time Lords, the bad guys are Time Lords, every insignificant character is a Time Lord, it's set on the home-planet of the Time Lords, in the capitol of the Time Lords. Only when they go into the Matrix do we see/hear creatures other than Time Lords.
Since everything in the Matrix is a creation of a biological computer built from Time Lord brains, arguably everything seen and heard is filtered by Time Lord thoughts and impressions. So there is still a Time Lord quality too them.
A fab story this, lots of continuity which relates to the new series, The Doctor's home planet and his enemy The Master. Like all the classic series clips on here so far this was written by Robert Holmes who really knew his way round the format and does four fab episodes here despite the lack of a companion for The Doctor.
I do very much miss Tom Baker as the Doctor. He really was amazing.
KenoshiAkai 4 months ago
Love that control room!
lekocafe 10 months ago
Wonderful! That pat was so cute; I totally ship Doctor/TARDIS now. :P This story sounds really interesting. Shame it's not on DVD yet.
And I can't get enough Tom Baker, or is it just me?
rockisheaven 2 years ago
@rockisheaven :-) NO it's not just you!! 1974-81 Saturdays were joyful ones!
theman2017inc 1 year ago
@rockisheaven It's been on DVD for a year and change, it's called "The Deadly Assassin"
gallifreyan 1 year ago
this show used to scare me when iwas a kid...its still trippy now lol
bertfreez 2 years ago
'We can tell it's a type 40 by the noise it makes. Gallafrey will rise againg and take it's rightful place in the universe.
EccentricElectric1 2 years ago
Yup, during Tom baker's reign as The Doctor, he "discovered" the older, wooden paneled control room at the other end of the TARDIS, one that he had forgotten about. Funny thing is, the door to it opens to the normal outside door. Is Trans-dimensional engineering grand.
Jigsaw5262 2 years ago
I love that old wood paneled control room for the Tardis.
KenoshiAkai 2 years ago 2
I think TARDISes are alive and semiconscious, so it's possible for beings like Time Lords to distinguish between different types via a psychic signature or something.
Lunargleam2 2 years ago
I loled so much when He patted the TARDIS. =)
ImmyLovesHerIPod 2 years ago
I have watched 'who' since i was 4 in 1975And this scene has always puzzled me.
How can the time lords tell the tardis is a type 40 just by looking at it?-It's disguised as a police box.
thekroton 2 years ago
It's possible that trained individuals (such as the Castellan and the Presidential Guards) are able to see through the Chameleon Circuit, since such things would pose a considerable security issue if they couldn't be identified.
Vlorsutes 2 years ago
I guess it may be somthing to do with it's broken chamelion circuit.
ImmyLovesHerIPod 2 years ago
@thekroton The TARDIS's Chameleon unit was broken from the start, at least as far as we know. This would be the 'red flag' of not only just what it was but who was inside it.
WatcherPrime 1 year ago
@WatcherPrime It was established later on that the Doctor landed in 1960's England and assumed the form of a Police Box, then it's Chameleon Circuit broke down. The Sixth Doctor managed to "fix" the Circuit, but then re-broke it later on due to the inconvenience of the forms the TARDIS was taking. Since then he's grown fond of the Police Box form and hasn't tried fixing it since.
Vlorsutes 1 year ago
@Vlorsutes Whichever. :P The point is the Police Box has been a calling card of the Doctor among the Time Lords. When it arrives, Chaos follows.
WatcherPrime 1 year ago
I have this on DVD it is one of the BEST stories of the classic series if not THE best.if i had to choose one DVD to have. it would be this one.ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!
thekroton 2 years ago 3
haha got this on dvd its awesome
BannedFromThisSite 2 years ago
That old fashioned Edwardian Console room was far better then the other control room. Why did they bring back the old gray console room, when it ws such crap. The Edwardian console rocked and suited the Doctor much better.
Basiltyne 2 years ago 7
It was felt it was too "static", that is not enough visually going on, the other one had the moving time rotor in the centre for example, whereas this console had a shaving mirror that stayed still. Also the wooden walls would get warped when placed in storage. So they switched back.
But they brought over the scanner "iris" idea, with the shutters opening and closing over the scanner screen.
Rbatty2 2 years ago
This Doctor Who is the real deal, the definite article you might say!
JAYROX1969 3 years ago 4
until the time war that is, yuck
ThomasJeromeNewton 3 years ago 2
What I love about this episode is the pure Time-Lordness of it all. EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER is a Time Lord. The good guys are Time Lords, the bad guys are Time Lords, every insignificant character is a Time Lord, it's set on the home-planet of the Time Lords, in the capitol of the Time Lords. Only when they go into the Matrix do we see/hear creatures other than Time Lords.
SnakeOnAPlane 3 years ago 24
No females though.
darthbandon10 3 years ago 5
@darthbandon10 It's odd, yes. Makes me wonder if Romana is wandering around somewhere in between classes at the Academy.
Archivist82 1 year ago
@Archivist82 Who knows, maybe Timelord society is patriarchical :p
darthbandon10 1 year ago
Since everything in the Matrix is a creation of a biological computer built from Time Lord brains, arguably everything seen and heard is filtered by Time Lord thoughts and impressions. So there is still a Time Lord quality too them.
fishcat42 3 years ago
@SnakeOnAPlane Which means, the Doctor killed EVERYONE in this episode later on xD
Jspheonix 1 year ago
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Where can i see the entire story, would somebody put it up please?
Frestare 3 years ago 4
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hooray for a doctor who clip without crappy fucking music..... excellent!!!
topliff12345 3 years ago
yeah i agree, the new doctor has the most abrasive music. this composer was a legend.
smakdoubt 2 years ago
Everytime I hear the voice over at the last sentence I just keep wanting to say no it ain't.
TVwriter23 3 years ago 7
Tom Baker's voice over at the beginning is amazing.
RandalBauer11 4 years ago 28
hay bbc when is this coming out on dvd, i really want to see "the deadly assassin
timelordpoke993 4 years ago 5
"The Deadly Assassin" is one of my Top 5 all-time favorite Who episodes...hey Beeb, when can we get a proper DVD release?!
prisoner2k 4 years ago 7
This one does look pretty good. I'd love to get a DVD too. I can't find it anywhere yet, nor is the whole thing on youtube :(
luno44 4 years ago 6
tombakerrocks #88
CaptianKay 3 years ago 4
A fab story this, lots of continuity which relates to the new series, The Doctor's home planet and his enemy The Master. Like all the classic series clips on here so far this was written by Robert Holmes who really knew his way round the format and does four fab episodes here despite the lack of a companion for The Doctor.
eonetim 4 years ago 4