Episode 123: Tamm on Tamm (The Androids of Tara)

We’re off to the planet Tara, where we encounter a medieval society that has electric crossbows, electric swords, and androids. And may possibly be aware of alien life? It’s confusing. Anyway, there’s a dastardly plan afoot by the cunning Count Grendel to seize the throne and then…? Well, it’s not high stakes, but it’s a lot of fun. It’s The Androids of Tara!   Join us as we talk about the Doctor’s reluctance to actually be involved in this adventure, the Taran Wood Beast’s need for a hug, the underappreciation of Madame Lamia, the Zodiac symbols in Taran society, flashbacks to the Pertwee era, and how Count Grendel consistently just steals the show. Additionally, Reilly figures out a potential alternative storyline for this serial that may have been a bit more interesting what we got on screen!   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the entirety of the Season available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you prefer physical media, you can find the entirety of the season on DVD from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UuAcNB) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/44rFj5U).   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w) The Adventures of Robin Hood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Nmhl2O | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MfWYmr) An Age of Kings (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4c4kdxE | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3KLh9dF) The Andromeda Anthology (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BY6KW6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pdzrKS) Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn) Terry Nation’s Survivors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ih2Vm1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xYgMUQ) Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE) Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ) Jesus Christ Superstar (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wEX4ll | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3v4vZrk) The Prisoner of Zenda, by Anthony Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RqhyG4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4chUK3g) The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL) Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Rt17sw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4b4plQI) Jamiroquai – High Times: Singles 1992-2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Ry7Ilx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4b4p5RK)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media - Facebook, Instagram, and X. You can also e-mail us at [email protected]. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.