Episode 167: Twin Bowl Cut Dilemma (The Twin Dilemma)

It’s the start of a new era, as we talk about the Sixth Doctor’s rocky debut in The Twin Dilemma. With creepy twins, giant gastropods, and a throttled companion, fandom has consistently rated this story as one of the worst in the history of Doctor Who… but will the Watchers agree with that assessment? Join us as we discuss the creepy clown vibe of the Sixth Doctor, how terrible he is to Peri, his questionable sartorial tastes (and how he really isn’t in a position to criticize Peri), and the questionable decision to introduce him at the end of a season. We also discuss the arrogance creeping into the production of the show, the new Doctor’s apparent ACAB tendencies, how we meet the “chillest” Time Lord to date (and how he could have been utilised better), and the best way of dealing with a glut of gastropods. Meanwhile, Reilly discloses his intense dislike for men with curly hair (he’s says he’s working on it).   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this entire 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’re a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 21 Blu Ray box set available for from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4aLrt3v) and Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SZYlP3)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: The Outer Limits: The Complete Original Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hxh965 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PBZlTV) The Incredible Mr Limpet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qGrfzQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q02lKq) The Wes Anderson Archive (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4xavLt5) The Shining (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4xavLt5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RuilsZ) Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U) Twin Peaks: The Television Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RWOvLa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vjkwUv) Outlander: Seasons 1-5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lYgGJB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lWL077) Blackadder - The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN) Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ) Peter Frampton – Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DNfYof | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pMi4j8) Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qGrfzQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q1dwT9) Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cdDgaA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4yUe0Qr) Uncomfortable Amount of Ranch (https://bit.ly/4vZOaaY) Groove is in the Heart, by Deee-Lite (YouTube: https://youtu.be/etviGf1uWlg)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at [email protected], and you can join us on our Discord server. 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.