Just released in the
ongoing Collection series of box sets, Doctor Who Season Fifteen brims with
character and is bristling with ideas. If the production values sometimes flag
you hardly notice because there is so much going on. Admittedly it’s not always
cited as a fan favourite because it was the point at which Tom Baker’s presence
became larger than life but if you enjoy that- and I certainly do- this is
essential classic Doctor Who. Season Fifteen is a changeover season and
these can be the most interesting ones where a production team are finding
their feet and yet aspects of their predecessors remain. The results here are
more varied than you’d expect.
