Richard Develyn
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Living in hope that more missing episodes will come back to us.
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Post by Richard Develyn on Apr 5, 2013 17:57:31 GMT
I might have guessed the direction the discussion would take Well, in my opinion interest will wane in about 20 years time or so, when those of us who have not just had an interest but have been quite obsessed with this start to age out and die off. And I don't altogether think this is a bad thing because, having been "missing-episode-obsessed" myself for 30 years or so, I don't honestly thing it's done me much good. The problem with missing episodes is that: a) they don't turn up very often, so you spend a lot more time mourning what's been lost than rejoicing about what's been found, b) you can't help feeling bitter that they were lost in the first place, c) you probably think they're the best examples of the program ever made, which makes their absence particularly sad. When Richard Moleworth wrote in Wiped about the "body-blow" which learning about missing episodes dealt him and the fact that he's never quite recovered, I sympathised completely. Of course, I would love more stuff to turn up, but I do think missing-episode-obsession is a bit of a curse. If you can keep it as an interest without getting obsessed then good for you, but most of the people I've known have sunk quite quickly into what is, when all's said and done, rather a depressing obsession. Richard
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Post by Charles Daniels on Apr 5, 2013 19:37:26 GMT
So, will interest in missing episodes wane..? Discuss. No, because the new series has gotten a whole new generation interested in the history of the show. Steve Roberts once said: "when the new series started in 2005, it had a pronounced impact on the classic series sales, almost tripling the sales rate overnight!" That means there will be plenty of fans discussing missing episodes in decades to come. At a wedding a few weeks back I was sitting next to this boy reading Dr Who Adventures magazine. Later on in the evening he was watching The Ark In Space. I was so surprised I had to talk to him. I reckon he must have been ten or eleven. He asked me if I saw any missing episodes when they first aired - my first thought was "Wow! How old do you think I am kid??" Then I was quite impressed he knew about them at all!
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Post by George D on Apr 6, 2013 23:49:12 GMT
While I dont like the new series, Im glad its exposing the Dr Who franchise to a new generation.. its just not my Who.
While so much is missing, Im very thankful that those who were meticulous found what they found. We have multiple copies of all audios, all but 106 episodes, and various photos, telesnaps, censor clips, recons, and animations.
We are better off than we were 30 years ago.
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Post by Sue Butcher on Apr 7, 2013 1:35:38 GMT
Obsessions can be depressing, but you can get round that by being obsessed by a wide variety of subjects.
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Post by Rob Moss on Apr 7, 2013 7:50:28 GMT
Surely that means you can get depressed about more things..! #glasshalfempty
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Post by Sue Butcher on Apr 7, 2013 12:03:32 GMT
Well, not really. I can't stay obsessed with anything for more than a few months. I switch to something else. That's how it works for me. Anyway, glass half empty vs. glass half full, I'm lucky that only one Doctor Who story I enjoyed and followed closely has been wiped, and I'm happy to believe there are a few more missing episodes out there that we'll eventually see.
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Post by Rob Moss on Apr 7, 2013 12:56:17 GMT
Quite, James. I sometimes think it's easy to forget how lucky Doctor Who fans are, being able to appreciate all the episodes in some form. Whilst we'd all like to be able to watch them, spare a thought for fans of The Avengers, for whom nothing at all exists of a great many episodes.
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Post by George D on May 12, 2013 13:21:19 GMT
I really dont think interest in missing episodes will ever wane as long as the new series continues to expose new generations to dr who and people want to go back and see from the beginning. I agree that recovery will be less likely and I agree that recons will become closer to the originals, but I think the recons and new generations will keep the interest alive.
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Richard Develyn
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Post by Richard Develyn on May 12, 2013 15:08:22 GMT
Well, not really. I can't stay obsessed with anything for more than a few months. I switch to something else. That's how it works for me. Anyway, glass half empty vs. glass half full, I'm lucky that only one Doctor Who story I enjoyed and followed closely has been wiped, and I'm happy to believe there are a few more missing episodes out there that we'll eventually see. Which one was that, just out of interest? Richard
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Post by Sue Butcher on May 13, 2013 2:41:39 GMT
"The Space Pirates", Richard. I didn't mention it again lest folks thought me obsessive!
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Richard Develyn
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Post by Richard Develyn on May 13, 2013 8:00:09 GMT
"The Space Pirates", Richard. I didn't mention it again lest folks thought me obsessive! It's one of the ones I know the least - though I have listened to it all the way through may be a couple of times. Why do you like it so much? Richard
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Post by Jaspal Cheema on May 13, 2013 9:44:21 GMT
The wiping of Power is a real tragedy.If there is one story which should have been preserved it was this one.It was the original re-boot and it sounds absolutely wonderful on audio.I think as long as stories such as this are lost,interest in missing episodes will never wane.I certainly don't feel bitter about the fact that they are missing-it adds an intriguing and entertaining element to my favorite show which is why I constantly post on this site!
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Post by Sue Butcher on May 13, 2013 13:27:21 GMT
Richard, all I can say is I was into space operas, it looked good, and I liked Milo Clancey! It was a bit slow-moving, but for some reason I didn't mind, and watched it twice. Unfortunately all that's left is an inaction-packed episode in which the regulars are totally isolated from the rest of the cast.
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Post by Daniel Hornby on May 13, 2013 22:05:42 GMT
I think if the serial is recovered that there would be a positive reappraisal. Perhaps with the suspiciously unending rumours from several well connected sources it won't be long.
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Post by Andrew Haddow on May 13, 2013 22:23:47 GMT
I think if the serial is recovered that there would be a positive reappraisal. Perhaps with the suspiciously unending rumours from several well connected sources it won't be long. Please lets not start chatting about unfounded speculation on here. This isn't the Gallifrey Base thread, where posters never let truth get in the way of a good rumour. It was only last week that Paul Vanezis denied that the Beeb had anything. Space Pirates hasn't been recovered and the BBC don't have any missing episodes. End of story. If the last few months have proved anything, it is that interest in missing episodes is probably stronger than it's ever been.
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