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Title: Highlanders (Doctor Who) by London Bridge ISBN: 0-563-47755-5 Publisher: London Bridge Pub. Date: April, 2001 Format: Audio CD Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.83 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Doktor Von Werr, at your service
Comment: I personally found this adventure to be thoroughly enjoyable. The Doctor & company land in a Scottish Glenn in 1745, when British Redcoats were doing battle against Scottish Highlanders, in a battle of those who supported King George and the so-called royal pretender Prince Charles Edward. Here, they befriend the Clan McClarron and meet their piper, James Robert McCrimmon, or just Jamie (who would become a very popular companion throughout the remainder of Patrick Troughton's tenure as the Doctor). Soon they are captured, and separated as well, thus sets in motion what is basically a semi-historical, action comedy adventure. Patrick Troughton is in fine form as he continues to establish his own interpretation of the Doctor, as he proves to be sharp minded, quick-witted, energetic with the ability to think on his feet, and very funny as well as he pretends to be a German Doctor by using an outrageously funny accent, luring the opposition into a false sense of security and catching them offguard. The scenes where he's disguised as an old woman are simply priceless. Anneke Wills demonstrates considerable intelligence, courage, level-headedness and cunning as she and Kirsty McClarron blackmail Algernon Ffinch into protecting them from the Redcoats, and attempt to find the Doctor, rescue Ben and the rest of Kirsty's family. Michael Craze also demonstrates confidence and strength in the face of adversity as he faces the possibility of enslavement along with Jamie and the other Highland Rebels. truly a classic in its own right. So what if it's only loosely based on an actual historical event, it's an enjoyable adventure. a must-have for any Dr. Who fan.
Rating: 5
Summary: There's something about your EYES.
Comment: in Patrick Troughton's second adventure as the newly regenerated Doctor, he throws himself and his companions full tilt into this wonderfully comedic romp through a somewhat inaccurate point in history. the comedy and action more than make up for the inaccuracies in history, just look at the Romans or the Myth Makers.
Rating: 3
Summary: More comical than historical
Comment: The Highlanders is considered the last historical story until the 1982 Peter Davidson story Black Orchid. Altough according to the linear notes in the Highlanders booklet, most of Scotland did not support the return of Stuart family to the throne. Mabye this story takes place in a alternative universe? In this story, Patrick Troughton's Doctor displays a weird German accent and disguises himself as a old lady. The character of Trask is quite good as wannabe pirate displayed at the end of episode two.
Similar to the Romans and other such stories, this story features a comic bent to it which makes actual historical events seem secondary. If you like lighter historical stories, then this is the story for you. Should anyone want to check out the more serious Doctor Who historical stories, I would suggest the John Lucarotti stories which include Marco Polo, the Aztecs, and the Massacre.
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