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"MY DREAMS OF CONQUEST" - Soldeed
The Horns of Nimon is a Classic Doctor Who serial from season 17 of Doctor Who, released in 1979. It wasn't intended to be the final serial of season 17, but with the BBC Strike of that year seeing the final serial of the season "Shada" unfinished, it was thrust into the role.
Horns of Nimon hasn't exactly had the most stellar reputation among Classic Who fans for a variety of reasons, among which can include the cheesy costuming and plot. However, I beg to differ. The serial offers camp at its finest with incredible performances by Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, and guest star Graham Crowden. It was written by Anthony Read, and edited by Douglas Adams.
It is an underrated jewel of Classic Doctor Who with a good and engaging plot, incredible acting, and a fun monster of the week. One thing of note for the episode is that actor Graham Crowden began corpsing (the act of breaking character) during his final scene that was kept in due to how consistent it remained for Soldeed, his character. You can see him laughing, and it's great!
Another thing of note is the fact that this episode has a dance remix. Yes, the infamous "My dreams of Conquest" speech has had a dance remix around for many years at this point, and it's still as funky and fresh as the day you first listen to it. There are also tshirts emblazoned with the entire speech, which is infamous for what T.V Tropes describes as "Ham to Ham Combat" between the second incarnation of Time Lady Romanadvoratrelundar, and the villainous Soldeed.
I would say that if one were to take a dive into watching Classic Doctor Who, I would absoutely recommend "The Horns of Nimon" as a first serial. It offers the best of Classic Who: cheesy plot, over the top acting, and many memorable moments that will stick with you long after the episodes have ended.
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Jo Grant was companion from 1971 to 1973, and starred in 15 stories, and 77 episodes. She is played by Katy Manning, who has reprised the role in many of the Big Finish Audio stories.
She stars alongside the Third Doctor, John Pertwee.
If I were to describle Jo Grant, I would say she is bubbly, adorable, and fun. She is a gem of a companion, and her story progression is rather good. She makes an appearance in The Sarah Jane Adventures along with the Eleventh Doctor. Her final scene will leave you feeling bittersweet.
Her actress, Katy Manning also voices expanded universe character Iris Wildthyme, Doctor Who's answer to Deadpool: A fourth wall breaking, Time Lady(?), who travels around in a double decker bus with her companions, including a talking stuffed Panda.
That's all for this week, I might bring on a few friends who are enthusiastic about Doctor Who to make features, I haven't decided yet! If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to email me at CrossroadToad@gmail.com