This is my favorite Hartnell story. It is the first time where history happened because of the Doctor and he realizes that fact. It's just so much fun.
The way I personally interpret the Doctor’s glee at burning Rome down largely stems from him knowing that once you know the history of something you can’t alter it, so him knowing about the Great Fire and inspiring it happening unintentionally confirm that his adventures through space and time and flight from Gallifrey are intrinsic parts of the Web of Time, dispelling any lingering doubts or fears he may have had that by interacting with the cosmos to such a degree may have represented a danger, perversion or aberration to the established order. In that moment he is confirmed in the fact that he did the right thing by running away from home.
The idea of a comedy historical was a nice change from the straight historical stories of the first season. Even better was the introduction of the sci-fi historical with The Time Meddler at the end of Season 2, mixing together sci-fi elements with historical settings. We would see that again with The Time Warrior and The Visitation, plus (to some degree) Talons of Weng-Chiang and Mark of the Rani.
Which historical era or event would be your choice to see Doctor Who cover? I would personally be interested in seeing something done in Ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egypt is kind of covered by a few episodes of The Daleks' Master Plan but I would have liked to have seen a full story set there as well. Interesting question that I've never actually really considered myself. I'll get back to you!
I can’t disagree with anything you said Chris although for me this is the best historical since the Aztecs; or rather it’s the only historical I have liked so far along with the Aztecs.
This is my favorite Hartnell story. It is the first time where history happened because of the Doctor and he realizes that fact. It's just so much fun.
The way I personally interpret the Doctor’s glee at burning Rome down largely stems from him knowing that once you know the history of something you can’t alter it, so him knowing about the Great Fire and inspiring it happening unintentionally confirm that his adventures through space and time and flight from Gallifrey are intrinsic parts of the Web of Time, dispelling any lingering doubts or fears he may have had that by interacting with the cosmos to such a degree may have represented a danger, perversion or aberration to the established order. In that moment he is confirmed in the fact that he did the right thing by running away from home.
Lowlight for me is most definitely the Doctor and Vicki making light of the fire.
At least 4/5 for me.
The idea of a comedy historical was a nice change from the straight historical stories of the first season. Even better was the introduction of the sci-fi historical with The Time Meddler at the end of Season 2, mixing together sci-fi elements with historical settings. We would see that again with The Time Warrior and The Visitation, plus (to some degree) Talons of Weng-Chiang and Mark of the Rani.
Great job and video
Which historical era or event would be your choice to see Doctor Who cover? I would personally be interested in seeing something done in Ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egypt is kind of covered by a few episodes of The Daleks' Master Plan but I would have liked to have seen a full story set there as well. Interesting question that I've never actually really considered myself. I'll get back to you!
Id choose the 1930s Spanish Civil War
"The Eye of Scorpion" is a Big Finish audio drama with the Fifth Doctor and Peri set in Ancient Egypt that introduces a new companion.
It's fun and sometimes one needs some fun. Still was experimental to try and see what the show could do. The first couple years did that well.
I can’t disagree with anything you said Chris although for me this is the best historical since the Aztecs; or rather it’s the only historical I have liked so far along with the Aztecs.