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| The Story |
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The TARDIS crash lands and after a happy Christmas from the Doctor, he passes out. As he lies in bed, he is unwittingly attracting the attention of “Pilot Fish”.
In space, the Guinevere probe crashes into a spaceship belonging to the Sycorax and they head towards Earth.
An excited Daniel Llewellyn eagerly awaits the first images from his probe, but they turn out to be a threatening message from the Sycorax. All those with an A+ blood type are put under control and are marched to the edge of the nearest tall buildings. After Harriet Jones (now Prime Minister) sends out a desperate plea to the Doctor, Rose, Mickey and Jackie (carrying a sleeping Doctor) go into the TARDIS, where Mickey and Rose’s fiddling ensures that the TARDIS is brought aboard the Sycorax’s ship. Moments later, the Doctor pops out, turns off the blood control signal and does battle with the head Sycorax. If the Doctor loses, then the Earth is the Sycoraxes’ to command… |
| Memorable Quotes |
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Harriet:- There’s an act of Parliament banning my autobiography.
UNIT commander:- Of course not. Martians looks completely different. Harriet:- Dare we ask about the Royal family? Oh, they’re on the roof. Doctor:- (To Sycorax leader) Now you, just wait. I’m busy! Doctor:- (To Harriet) Six. (To her aide) Don’t you think she looks tired? |
| Editor's Review |
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The Christmas Invasion was brilliant. The hour long episode better suited Russell’s writing style I think and had a good pace throughout that wasn’t too hectic,
unlike the fourty-five minute episodes he penned.
Harriet Jones had some great lines throughout, which worked as Penelope Wilton was on top form. The Sycorax looked menacing and were played well. However, the sword fight was a minor disaster – it certainly wasn’t up to Hollywood standards! I couldn’t help feeling annoyed that Harriet decided to destroy the Sycorax’s ship as it wasn’t a nice touch after saying things about the US president. Overall, it’s a brilliant episode with only a few minor hitches. Doctor Who is back! (Dan Ludlow) |