I was really excited when we chose ‘Dalek’ as the first
modern Doctor Who that we would review as it is an episode that is very close
to my heart, not only was it the first episode I saw with Christopher Eccleston
but it was also my favourite episode from his series and my very first episode
with the Daleks.
There are many things that are simply irresistible about this
episode but the biggest thing for me is seeing just how much damage the time
war really did to the Doctor. Christopher Eccleston was a brilliant choice to
bring the Doctor to life again, he is a fantastic actor and he really showed it
in this story when he unleashed his anguish and anger on the imprisoned Dalek.
The Tomb of the Cybermen was actually the first classic
episode I ever saw and despite the fact that it briefly fooled me into
believing that I didn’t really like the classic female companions at all, it is
one of my favourite episodes. Patrick Troughton is captivating as the Doctor,
he is silly and serious in perfect harmony and his devotion to his companions
is palpable. Most of all though, it is his mind that I admire, he watches the
people around him with equal parts curiosity and suspicion and isn’t afraid to
do what needs to be done. 
