About this episode

The episode explores the classic Doctor Who serial 'THE MIND OF EVIL' and discusses its themes and ranking within the Jon Pertwee era.

This week, the Pop Culture Historians go to prison with THE MIND OF EVIL! As they explore this six-part Third Doctor serial, many questions arise. What is the Master’s plan here, exactly? What other classic Doctor Who villains should the Keller Machine have made the Doctor see? Most importantly, how does this story rank among the Jon Pertwee era thus far?

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Ritter

Topics covered

• Doctor Who
• Third Doctor
• classic villains
• Jon Pertwee era
• prison
• Keller Machine

Keywords

• Doctor Who
• THE MIND OF EVIL
• Third Doctor
• Jon Pertwee
• Keller Machine
• classic villains
• Master's plan

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: THE MIND OF EVIL, Doctor Who

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