Welcome to this week's episode of Running Down Corridors, where we'll be discussing the classic Seventh Doctor story, "Survival."
In this episode, we'll be taking a trip back in time to the final season of the classic era of Doctor Who, and examining this intriguing story about the Doctor and his companion Ace, as they visit the decaying suburb of Perivale, where strange events are unfolding.
We'll be exploring the themes of the story, including its commentary on society, and discussing the performances of the cast, including Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred as the Doctor and Ace. We'll be analysing the portrayal of the story's villain, the Master, and examining how his character evolved throughout the series.
Throughout the discussion, we'll be sharing our personal opinions on the story, discussing what we liked and didn't like, and highlighting our favourite moments. We'll also be discussing the episode's impact on the wider Doctor Who universe, including its connections to previous stories and its legacy in the show's history.
As always, we'll be including some fascinating trivia and behind-the-scenes information about the making of the episode, giving our listeners a deeper understanding of the creative process behind this beloved series.
So join us for this exciting episode of our Doctor Who podcast, as we discuss one of the most intriguing and memorable stories from the classic era of the show - "Survival." Martyn then interviews writer, Rona Munro.
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Artwork by Penny Smallshire.
The Pharos Project's interview with Will Barton is available here.
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