Watch Doctor Who: The Best of The Seventh Doctor

1987
1 Season

Doctor Who is a classic British science-fiction television series that first aired in 1963, depicting the adventures of a time-traveling alien named The Doctor. The show follows The Doctor, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey, as he travels through time and space in his TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space) with his companions.

Doctor Who: The Best of The Seventh Doctor from BBC is a compilation of some of the best episodes featuring the Seventh Doctor, portrayed by Sylvester McCoy, who appeared in the series from 1987 to 1989 and again from 1996 to 1997. This collection features four of his most iconic stories, showcasing the Seventh Doctor's unique blend of intelligence, wit, and cunning.

The first story included in the collection is "Remembrance of the Daleks", which is set in London in 1963. The Doctor and his companion, Ace (Sophie Aldred), arrive in the middle of a battle between two factions of Daleks, one loyal to their creator, Davros, and the other dedicated to exterminating all other life forms. The Seventh Doctor uncovers a sinister plan to use a powerful Time Lord artifact to destroy Earth, and must stop the Daleks before it's too late.

The second episode is "The Curse of Fenric", set in World War II-era England. The Doctor and Ace arrive at a naval base, where they uncover a sinister plot by Fenric, an ancient evil who has been manipulating events since the beginning of time. The Seventh Doctor must outsmart Fenric and his minions, while also dealing with the personal demons of his companions.

The third episode is "Survival", which marks the final episode of the original series. The Doctor and Ace find themselves on a planet where humans are being hunted for sport by the Cheetah People, a humanoid race who are struggling to retain their humanity. The Seventh Doctor must navigate the complex web of relationships between the humans and the Cheetah People, while also dealing with the temptation of the planet's primal power.

The final episode included in the collection is "Paradise Towers", set in a dystopian future where a large residential high-rise has become a microcosm of society. The Seventh Doctor and Ace arrive at the Towers, where they encounter a group of young girls who are being hunted by the cannibalistic Rezzies. The Doctor must figure out why the Towers have descended into chaos and uncover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the entire complex.

Doctor Who: The Best of The Seventh Doctor from BBC is a must-watch for fans of the classic series. The Seventh Doctor is known for his playful sense of humor, but also for his deep intelligence and cunning. His adventures take him and his companions to various points in history and the farthest reaches of space, where they encounter a wide variety of dangers, from ancient evils to rogue Time Lords. The Seventh Doctor's charm and wit are on full display in this collection, making it a fitting tribute to one of the most beloved incarnations of The Doctor.

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14. Remembrance of the Daleks, Episode 4

October 26, 1988

The streets of East London shake under a civil war being fought between the Daleks. The Dalek Emperor reveals himself to be Davros, inetent on waging one last battle against Earth and the Time Lords.

13. Remembrance of the Daleks, Episode 3

October 19, 1988

The Doctor discovers the difference between the two Dalek factions and why they want a stellar manipulator. He hopes Captain Gilmore's people are up to the task ahead.

12. Remembrance of the Daleks, Episode 2

October 12, 1988

Renegade Daleks battle Imperial Daleks for control of the Hand of Omega and Ace takes them on single-handedly at Coal Hill School, while Ratcliffe makes his move.

11. Remembrance of the Daleks, Episode 1

October 5, 1988

In Shoreditch, 1963, the Doctor's past begins to catch up with him at the Totter's Lane junkyard where his adventures began - and to where an old terror is returning.

10. Silver Nemesis, Episode 3

December 7, 1988

The Nemesis Statue is alive, thanks to Lady Peinforte's insanity, and with De Flores's Nazi's wiped out by the Cybermen, Nemesis claims it has secrets to reveal.

9. Silver Nemesis, Episode 2

November 30, 1988

The Cybermen have the Nemesis Statue but Lady Peinforte and Richard fight back with gold-tipped arrows and De Flores still has a plan to set in motion.

8. Silver Nemesis, Episode 1

November 23, 1988

A group of Neo-Nazis in South America are seeking the Nemesis Statue -as is a shuttle full of Cybermen and the mysterious Lady Peinforte from the 17th century.

7. The Happiness Patrol, Episode 3

November 19, 1988

As the Doctor leads the Pipe People towards reclaiming their world, Helen A faces betrayal from those closest to her and the Kandyman comes to a sticky end.

6. The Happiness Patrol, Episode 2

November 9, 1988

The Doctor escapes the Kandyman while Ace meets the Pipe People. Later, fleeing for her life, Ace is captured and selected to audition for the Happiness Patrol.

5. The Happiness Patrol, Episode 1

November 2, 1988

The Happiness Patrol walk the streets of Terra Alpha, destroying all the killjoys, on the orders of the despotic Helen A. And in the Kandy Kitchen, something terrible lurks...

4. Time and the Rani, Episode 4

September 28, 1987

As Mel convinces the Lakertyans fight back, the Tetraps turn on the Rani and the Doctor ensures the missile is deflected away from the asteroid.

3. Time and the Rani, Episode 3

September 21, 1987

The furious Rani begins to slaughter the Lakertyans, so Mel rallies the survivors, while the Doctor is readied to donate his mind to the Rani's grotesque experiment.

2. Time and the Rani, Episode 2

September 14, 1987

The Rani's impersonation of Mel backfires badly because Urak can't tell the difference, while the Doctor attempts to learn the secret of the Loyhargil.

1. Time and the Rani, Episode 1

September 7, 1987

A newly regenerated Doctor is taken to the Rani's base by Urak the Tetrap, while Mel meets some of the Lakertyans -and falls into one of the Rani's traps.

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