No, thank you, sir! It’s a riveting read; one of the all time greats of Who scholarship, and an invaluable resource in making this video! Very best wishes, and thanks for checking out the video!
@@cleverdickfilms Part Four the Tom Baker Era Video Is Perfect, Please Don't Make It Any Longer. I Will Look Forward to the Release Of The Extended Versions Of Part 2, 3, And 5, You Should Make A Videos About Sydney Newman And Robert Holmes.
The original. An old man who was willing to kill an injured cave man, eventually becoming a man who would stand in front of a killer robot to prevent it from killing innocent people. The first doctor is proof that you can always grow as a better person no matter what phase of life you are at.
I honestly wasn't expecting a remake of the 1st Doctor Era video, but I enjoy your content as always Richard. Also, hopefully the 12th Doctor Era video will be ready for released soon since he's my favorite Modern Era Doctor & I can't wait to see your review on his run as The Doctor.
Fun fact about the Kushing dalek movies, Steven Moffat wanted to include their posters in UNIT's black room in Day of the Doctor, but they didn't have the budget to secure the rights! When he later did the (brilliant) novelization, he cannonized the movies as being horribly inaccurate retellings of the Doctor's adventures unit tried to destroy
I've heard critiques that Hartnell was a bad or below average actor 'cause he was clearly having trouble with his lines and stumbled over them often, but I understood that most if not all these scenes were one-takes, and to me, the fact that he can stumble over his lines but still keep rolling, and play them off as just quirks of his character, proves what a great actor he is. Honestly, it took me a while to realize that was even what was happening at all, it just seemed like that was part of the Doctor's character. I also loved this period where the companions were there to do more than just ask the Doctor questions and marvel at his sheer brilliance. We do still get glimpses of competancy from companions in the modern era, but here it truly felt like each character was an equal member of the team with something to offer.
It is crazy that one of my favorite Doctor Who stories, Marco Polo, doesn’t even truly exist anymore. For something that’s been shown to me through recreations and reconstructions and telesnaps, even just the audio is enough for me to fall in love with it. I recently moved to China for work, a few hours drive from Chengdu. One of the first things I thought of, rather insanely if I’m honest, is that “here’s water, Marco Polo” line. It’s burned into my brain
Ah yes, William Hartnell, my all time favorite doctor. I never knew much about my actual grandfathers, but he was like one to me as I watched the show growing up. He was the 1st Doctor, is the 1st Doctor, and will always be the 1st Doctor.
These videos are always so comforting; I think it’s the blend of these archaic videos with a topic so familiar and nostalgic, also how easily these videos fly by. Wonderful expansion; so much detail added that was definitely needed. Now to see where I want to place this in the playlist…
I discovered the original video during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 4 years ago, and have stuck around to continue watching! Fantastic watch as always !
I have always had an utter fascination with 1960's Doctor Who and always find it entertaining to uncover more of its mysteries. This was a very well done review and quite informative.
Brilliant stuff! I've loved the original videos so seeing this expanded version has me very excited - one of the definitive video histories of Doctor Who imo! If I would personally have done one thing differently, it would have been to focus even more on Hartnell's later years in the role and especially the later companions. Still I understand that the show's inception and earliest days are the most important (and, probably, most interesting). Fantastic work!
I've been stuck in bed recovering from a nasty flu and a new episode of my favorite documentary series is just what the doctor ordered (pun not entirely intended.) Thank you for making my day!
This was perfectly timed considering I'm nearly finished with my full viewing of the Hartnell Era. After I get through The Smugglers and Tenth Planet, I'll watch this video.
This is the best Doctor Who content to come out May 11th! I've had your restrospectives on repeat as white noise for months, I'm only 10 mins into this and your passion hasn't faltered at all. Thanks as always, and I hope the gratitude you receive from all your hard work into these is felt!
Six years ago, I would've _never_ expected to see part 1 remastered like this. You've no idea how much joy this series gives me, especially these days. Hats off.
Doctor Who has always meant a lot to me, but unfortunately it is not widely known in Brazil, aside for those who might remotely remember Classic Who being shown alongside Mr. Bean some 15 years ago, on a now defunct TV channel. So thank you so much for sharing your work with all of us over the years. If it weren't for your documentaries, I would never get to learn so much about what makes this show so special!
Funny how The Celestial Toymaker was initially meant to be the result of an unorthodox changing of the guard, and about 57 years later, he would do just that.
Been waiting for the updated introspectives since the topic came up. Can’t wait to sit down and watch this more times than I’m willing to share 😂😂😂 Bravo, sir. Love your work and am always excited to see the next installment. Very excited for the Troughton-era remake. He swiftly became my favourite Doctor, partly because of your original video. Can’t wait to see what other fun insights and information you dish out next!
Love that you remade this video. I don't think you will understand how much comfort these videos give me when I'm having a sort of frantic day. I can just put these on over and over again. I never get tired of them. What's crazy about your statement about people knowing about the Daleks, is that I didn't know anything about Doctor Who just a couple years ago but somehow knew that dales were from Doctor Who. I watched the parody "Inspector Spacetime" on Community and immediately knew it was a parody of Doctor who. It was Troy and Abed's love for Inspector Spacetime, that first got me to check the show out. Now I'm hooked. I just wish I could remember how I knew about Doctor Who without ever watching it.
Wow! You have really outdone yourself, your videos are always fantastic but this is NEXT LEVEL stuff! I am in awe. And your love for Doctor Who always shines through. Brilliant! And of course this is pretty great timing for me to watch this as a brand new season of Doctor Who begins tomorrow and I am very excited! Fantastic stuff!
The greatest Doctor Who UA-camr is back. And this time, he's bigger and more ambitious than before. Congratulations Clever Dick Films, this is a masterpiece, the best video you've done so far. I've been a fan of you and your channel for many years, since the very early days, when I found the Pertwee era video. I've been following ever since, and I watch every new video you release. You're work is the most quality content I've ever seen on UA-cam, and it keeps on getting better and better over time
A cross between The Wizard of Oz and Father Christmas. To me, that's the spirit that's been lost by more recent series. I think that perfectly encapsulates who I see as The Doctor.
RIP William Russell, passed away at age 99 on June 14th, 2024. Its unfortunate that he didn't get to celebrate his 100th birthday. Carole Ann Ford, Jean Marsh, Maureen O'Brien and Peter Purvis are the only surviving Hartnell Companions left.
I didn’t expect upgraded versions of your series till they were done (or aligned with the current Doctor)looks amazing. Thankyou for your hardwork. But we beg of you get us to Doctor 13 n all the production stuff of 12/13 cannot wait for your Jodie Era episode. She was my introductory doctor, so I came in blank slate n then dabbled in eleven before starting modern who. I’ve used your retrospectives as placeholders for classic for now so when I feel like watching classic who I watched this instead thanks again cannot wait for 12 and 13.
Hey, man. I hope you won't stop making these, even if there's nothing else to talk about when it comes to Dr. Who, I hope you'll keep on making these for other types of media that you enjoy. I simply love these videos!
@@cleverdickfilms I have a very conflicted view on Peter Capaldi's era. I love Clara Oswald, Missy, Davros (who only had 2 episodes but by God did he deliver) and the overall story arcs, at least for the first 2 seasons. I even have a soft spot for Danny Pink and Ashildr could give one look from those tired eyes and I'd see a million years contained in an 18 year old body. However, I couldn't stand Peter Capaldi himself. I didn't stick around after River Song's story was wrapped up even though, on paper, he should have been my favourite Doctor. Ironically, I actually believed that Davros was more sincere about questioning his morality than Capaldi was. Put John Hurt in Capaldi's place and Series 8 and 9 would be my favourite seasons. Capaldi made me feel like I was watching the Valeyard on a redemption arc. And I would have been fine with that if not for one problem. The Valeyard wasn't in the scripts. Michael Jayston was still alive at the time so if the Valeyard's presence was intentional, they should have brought him back. When Clara was about to walk to her death, I half expected Capaldi to break into an evil smile and tell her that he planned it.
@@ennayanne bit harsh. Capaldi took a long while to grow on me. I think it was Heaven Sent that finally got me to like him. If someone stopped before then or the story just didn't grab them, I can see them not enjoying Capaldi. These days he's one of my favourites, but it took me a while to like him.
Waiting one year for the 12th doctor video, after probably subbing you for 7,8 years gonna be honest this is still awesome, professional and soothing to listen to
I recently managed to complete all of the Hartnell [and Troughton] era, filling in the missing gaps with audio after having only seen the complete stories on DVDs or repeated TV runs. So, this was also timely and not just because of the 2024 episodes. Nice redoing that was better than the original Hartnell retrospective than I expected.
This was just incredible remake ! Love all the new details on the origins on the show , bbc producers and actors ! I just adore the William Hartnell era , the pure historicals are just amazing and how he slowly develops into the hero we know , fighting against the evil of the universe ! 1st doctor has some of the best tardis teams , particularly Ian and Barbara , just love how she stands up to him in the edge of destruction
Wow! So glad I found this! Great upgrade and update on the original. Thanks so much for returning to your superlative documentary series, Richard. Can't wait for the next one!
Well done my man,your efforts are impressive.I have watched this whole thing in 1 sitting and very satisfying i found it. With all the nonsense of the latest incarnation of the doctor I needed a healthy dose of REAL DOCTOR WHO and this was just the remedy.Fantastic and very well written and comprehensive in its coverage of William Hartnells era.Thank you.
I am always delighted when I receive a notification of new content by you and you never disappoint. This is another finely crafted in-depth analysis that was a delight to watch, totally engaging from beginning to end. As a committed long term Who fan (the last 2 iterations excluded) who has been watching the show from when it first started, I think it is wonderful that you are chronicling a detailed narrative history of the show which brings back lovely memories. I am always amazed at the quality of your work, it certainly would exceed anything the BBC could do in the area.
Hi Richard. Firstly, I thank you for your dedication and superb work on this episode of the DW retrospective. I have to say two things. Firstly, while I appreciate that you remade the Hartnell episode with more details and new information that has surfaced since the 60th, but I felt that this episode felt too stuffed with detail. To its detriment. The original focused more on the core characters and people that were envolved on the production of Who, particularly Lambert and Hartnell. So, in a way, some of the expanded detail heavily leaned the episode towards the production rather than the concepts and ideas of the episodes that were analysed. Despite this, I have to say that is also the reason I ended up enjoying this episode more. When your original video came out, details and stories about the early years of Doctor Who were scattered on several multimedia sources (f.e. An Adventure in Space in Time and Paul Hayes' book). So in a way, and that is my understanding of your expanded video, you tried to compile all that information and expand on some more details. I also believe that ever since BBC Archive channel was created, more of the archive of the corporation has been made available to the public, allowing for bigger scrutiny in regards to what was said and done during the production of Doctor Who. So, to summarise, thank you Richard for this wonderful video and I hope to see and hear more from you soon.
You’re most welcome! It’s always tricky to strike the right balance, but I wanted to do the era justice and I felt I missed out a lot of important people last time. Best wishes!
Another phenomenal production. I loved hearing the new information you had added to an already brilliant episode. Thank you for the very hard work you put in from some bloke in the US.
This is (so far) your best produced yet and if this is the standard of quality for all future videos then frankly I wouldn’t mind waiting a decade for your Capaldi retrospective. The Star Wars special editions wish they could’ve been such an upgrade. Haha!
Just when I thought the best series on UA-cam couldn't get any better. This is simply masterful, the entire expansion is the definitive article and is the bar that all other content in this vein must strive for. Thank you so much for all of your work!
I am so excited to watch this. Man, it's behind Smith's Era in Length!!! You are still my Favorite WhoTuber, you take your time reviewing each time and boy it's so worth it once done!!! Can't wait for Capaldi, because I finally meet someone in DW, and was a person in DW during my time, and I will go into more Details Later, or as The Doctor says, "I will explain Later!!!"
WOW! I haven't watched this yet, but thanks so much for this update - over an hour longer than the original Hartnell video! Given that this is now called "Part 1" (instead of the introduction video), I'm guessing you'll be updating the entire series, which is great. I hope you will make it nice and easy for people to find the "first part". I recently recommended your films and I wasn't quite sure which "first video" to link to. Perhaps you can create a playlist? Also, I do still think an introduction video would be nice, so perhaps that could be first in the playlist? Finally, don't forget to re-name the original Hartnell video something like "old version - see new version" or whatever. Cheers! :-)
Another incredible, detailed and informative video on the history of Who. Must have been an Herculean task! From one who grew on videos of classic who thank you and I hope you feel up to continuing this series of extended videos.
I just benched 1h 47mins of a video that is a redux of a video I have watched like 5 times already !!! This is hands down the best doctor who channels out there.
I always pop in now and then to see how your channel is doing, and this morning I got the double treat or not only new doctor who, but a remake of one of my favourite series on UA-cam. Thanks a lot for all your hard work mate, its always appreciated!
In retrospect, I wonder if we can explain the First Doctor’s initial rough edges as resulting from his forced regeneration and memory loss as detailed in the Chibnall era. Obviously that wasn’t the original intention, and we all know how controversial the Timeless Child/Division plots are. But it weirdly can fit with a Doctor who, in recent incarnations, had far fewer scruples.
Keeping up with your content via the community tab, I knew this video was coming, and was keen to see all the growth and progress you've made. From the very start, I could see all the effort and dedication you've put into improving your skills. Your passion shows as always. Absolutely fantastic 👏🏻
This is very good work. As indeed, the original version was, but the expansion was warranted and you added a lot of new information. I hope you can continue and update the other classic doctors as appropriate if you have more to add. Enjoyed your DW films for a long time and hope to see more.
Wow, this was well worth the wait! Incredible research and presentation as always, the story of the production and analysis of the story always makes for an enlightening and entertaining watch.
This is a pleasant surprise, I'm glad to see something new from you. I listen to your DW videos during long shifts sometimes, probably like 4 dozen times at this point lol
I actually rewatched the full series of this recently. There original was good, of course, but this version is a huge improvement on just about every front. Looking forward to the next one.
I've noticed so many stories of people becoming Doctor Who fans at a young age, captivated by the strange and unique stories and characters. I remember when my grandfather had me bring out popcorn with him and had me watch a random episode of the Fourth Doctor with him. I was hooked! What a cultural staple for so many.
Always a joy to see a new video, and I love to binge through the entire review all at once. This is a great update and I am very excited to see further ones (hoping for a juicy one for Jon Pertwee 🤞) as well latest reviews of new-who and companions!!
Have to say absolutely loving this, what great timing. Ncuti and millies first episodes were superb but i love old who just as much so loving this new vid from you....and really really really looking forward to your capaldi video, underappreciated era. Love who ❤, love your stuff richard ❤
So wonderful after seeing the great NuWho videos that we're revisiting the old favorites with feature-length retrospectives as well! With Capaldi and Troughton being next (I assume), we have amazing eras to look forward to.
Joyous the first shorter time round but now, a elongated remarkably joyous second time round. Such wonderfully intricate work, well done, just stunning. Gx
Somehow UA-cam didn’t tell me this was out yet, but glad it showed up now. A nice reward after a full day working on my thesis 😅 Thanks for all the hard work you put into these documentaries! And hopefully the algorithm will pick it up soon because I know if any creator deserves the boost its you🙏
As expected, a brilliantly informative, highly entertaining, and expertly crafted video that's a must watch for any Whovian. A superb remaster if you will that’s even more encompassing than the original video. Truly an impressive labor of love. I can’t sing my praises for Richard higher. This is a masterclass of how to do a documentary-like video.
Amazing job, as always! Took me some time to watch this one, as I was very busy on the weekend, but glad I could finally watch it today. Really liked how you've spent more time in the early production of the show.
I always enjoy these in-depth reviews and this one is great. This is a feature length documentary primarily constructed from postage stamp sized grainy photos AI'd to 4k. So much work. The edit file for this must look like a DNA sequence😁
Thank You so much for this enlighteng series. I just found this channel. It fits perfectly what I was urging for. Though a scifi-fan born 1970, Dr. Who didn't cross my tv past, here in Switzerland. Your great work gives me a perfect impression from an enthusiast for this marvel of fantastic worldview!
This new versions looks too good to watch on my phone - I'm going to have to stream this on the TV. Congratulations on another beautifully crafted doc.
I know you’re Clever Dick, but you’ve clearly worked your balls off on this. Thank you, it’s a triumph, a labour of love. I’ve recently had a tradition of listening to your videos on Sunday mornings and afternoons in the background while I make my family breakfast and Sunday lunch and today it was awesome prepping food for the bbq while enjoying this for the first time. Also - I love the research you put into covering everything that led up to creating the show. Awesome work
Thanks for the enhanced upload. Great work! ... and I'm pleased that you've removed all reference to The Moors Murders. Some of us use Classic Who as escapism from the crazy & sometimes evil world within which we live. Looking forward to the next one.
Excellent work. A true documentary that emphasizes the history, struggles, triumphs and importance of the series. I look forward to future installments. You mentioned that the production was recorded in continuous takes with minimal cuts, when did that stop?
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed! As to your question, the inclusion of more location filming as the Troughton era got underway served to break up the recordings but I believe the studio recording was still undertaken on the Friday evening. I don't think this really changed until well into the seventies after Equity relaxed their rules regarding working hours. Something for me to research in more detail for later revised and expanded edition!
Love the videos have been watching them all since even before the Eccleston part was out. But I do have to say some of the ai upscaling used for the photos looks really off, saw this with the Matt Smith part too, but other than that, these are excellent.
Just about to go on a trip without wifi for a week, thank goodness I got to binge the full review before I leave tonight! And with my favourite Doctor being 12, can't wait to see the next retrospective!
I am grateful you redone William Hartnell’s era. I felt like he was not given the same treatment as the second and onwards doctors eras. Thanks Dick! (I may or may not have major respect for Hartnell’s contribution to Doctor Who. The man defined the Show. The last Relic of his era then passing on the torch to Patrick Hartnell, and the rest is history.)
Hello! Been a fan of your videos for years! Just wanted to leave a comment to show my support. I will be waiting to watch this video until part two is out though (I like to binge watch lol). Thank you for your hard work!
Thanks so much for kind words! Just to let you know, however, that this is Part 1 of a revised and expanded series; each instalment is an updated version of each of the original videos and this focuses wholly on the Hartnell era, so there’s no need to wait for the second part, which will focus on Troughton. Hope you enjoy!
Thank you very much for the kind words about the book. I'm very glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!
No, thank you, sir! It’s a riveting read; one of the all time greats of Who scholarship, and an invaluable resource in making this video! Very best wishes, and thanks for checking out the video!
@@cleverdickfilms Part Four the Tom Baker Era Video Is Perfect, Please Don't Make It Any Longer. I Will Look Forward to the Release Of The Extended Versions Of Part 2, 3, And 5, You Should Make A Videos About Sydney Newman And Robert Holmes.
The original. An old man who was willing to kill an injured cave man, eventually becoming a man who would stand in front of a killer robot to prevent it from killing innocent people. The first doctor is proof that you can always grow as a better person no matter what phase of life you are at.
I honestly wasn't expecting a remake of the 1st Doctor Era video, but I enjoy your content as always Richard. Also, hopefully the 12th Doctor Era video will be ready for released soon since he's my favorite Modern Era Doctor & I can't wait to see your review on his run as The Doctor.
Dude he's been teasing this for months
Maybe subscribe and you'll see updated like this
@@PhsycoRed That would require UA-cam to do a good job at informing me of anything that creators actually want us to know
The production value of this series is insane and it’s obvious how much effort they take. Well done
The reviews or the show itself?
Fun fact about the Kushing dalek movies, Steven Moffat wanted to include their posters in UNIT's black room in Day of the Doctor, but they didn't have the budget to secure the rights! When he later did the (brilliant) novelization, he cannonized the movies as being horribly inaccurate retellings of the Doctor's adventures unit tried to destroy
Yes, supposedly based on Ian and Barbara's accounts of their adventures with the Doctor after their return to Earth at the end of The Chase.
I've heard critiques that Hartnell was a bad or below average actor 'cause he was clearly having trouble with his lines and stumbled over them often, but I understood that most if not all these scenes were one-takes, and to me, the fact that he can stumble over his lines but still keep rolling, and play them off as just quirks of his character, proves what a great actor he is. Honestly, it took me a while to realize that was even what was happening at all, it just seemed like that was part of the Doctor's character.
I also loved this period where the companions were there to do more than just ask the Doctor questions and marvel at his sheer brilliance. We do still get glimpses of competancy from companions in the modern era, but here it truly felt like each character was an equal member of the team with something to offer.
It is crazy that one of my favorite Doctor Who stories, Marco Polo, doesn’t even truly exist anymore. For something that’s been shown to me through recreations and reconstructions and telesnaps, even just the audio is enough for me to fall in love with it.
I recently moved to China for work, a few hours drive from Chengdu. One of the first things I thought of, rather insanely if I’m honest, is that “here’s water, Marco Polo” line. It’s burned into my brain
I first discovered this amazing channel 2 years ago with the original William Hartnell video, this is a wonderful full circle moment!
'Tell Dexeter, we've come Full Circle!'
Just about to have tea and BAM! Something to keep me company, I can't wait to watch this!
New series of Doctor Who has started and now we have a new Doctor Who video from Clever Dick?!?!? What a perfect weekend for Dr Who Fans!!!!
I take it that you haven’t seen those first two Gatwa episodes then? Oh. My. God.
Perfect weekend for doctor who fans? More like end of doctor who.
HOLY CRAP IT’S RIVERDUDE COVERS HI
Yeah the new episodes suck
I had high hopes for Ncuti Gatwa, but so far I'm not impressed. Clearly RTD is not the writer he once was
Ah yes, William Hartnell, my all time favorite doctor. I never knew much about my actual grandfathers, but he was like one to me as I watched the show growing up. He was the 1st Doctor, is the 1st Doctor, and will always be the 1st Doctor.
Rewatching this after the sad news of William Russells passing. Not a willing companion but will always be one of the greats
These videos are always so comforting; I think it’s the blend of these archaic videos with a topic so familiar and nostalgic, also how easily these videos fly by.
Wonderful expansion; so much detail added that was definitely needed.
Now to see where I want to place this in the playlist…
And a really gentle, comforting voice
I discovered the original video during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 4 years ago, and have stuck around to continue watching! Fantastic watch as always !
I have always had an utter fascination with 1960's Doctor Who and always find it entertaining to uncover more of its mysteries. This was a very well done review and quite informative.
Little did James Doohan know when he did that TV drama that his career would lead him into space . . .
Brilliant stuff! I've loved the original videos so seeing this expanded version has me very excited - one of the definitive video histories of Doctor Who imo!
If I would personally have done one thing differently, it would have been to focus even more on Hartnell's later years in the role and especially the later companions. Still I understand that the show's inception and earliest days are the most important (and, probably, most interesting). Fantastic work!
I've been stuck in bed recovering from a nasty flu and a new episode of my favorite documentary series is just what the doctor ordered (pun not entirely intended.)
Thank you for making my day!
You’re most welcome! Hope you enjoy and get well soon!
I have a soft spot for William Hartnell as the Doctor, love his sweet and willie grandpa feel
This was perfectly timed considering I'm nearly finished with my full viewing of the Hartnell Era. After I get through The Smugglers and Tenth Planet, I'll watch this video.
The Smugglers is underrated imo
This is the best Doctor Who content to come out May 11th!
I've had your restrospectives on repeat as white noise for months, I'm only 10 mins into this and your passion hasn't faltered at all.
Thanks as always, and I hope the gratitude you receive from all your hard work into these is felt!
Six years ago, I would've _never_ expected to see part 1 remastered like this.
You've no idea how much joy this series gives me, especially these days. Hats off.
Doctor Who has always meant a lot to me, but unfortunately it is not widely known in Brazil, aside for those who might remotely remember Classic Who being shown alongside Mr. Bean some 15 years ago, on a now defunct TV channel.
So thank you so much for sharing your work with all of us over the years. If it weren't for your documentaries, I would never get to learn so much about what makes this show so special!
You're most welcome!
Funny how The Celestial Toymaker was initially meant to be the result of an unorthodox changing of the guard, and about 57 years later, he would do just that.
Been waiting for the updated introspectives since the topic came up. Can’t wait to sit down and watch this more times than I’m willing to share 😂😂😂
Bravo, sir. Love your work and am always excited to see the next installment.
Very excited for the Troughton-era remake. He swiftly became my favourite Doctor, partly because of your original video. Can’t wait to see what other fun insights and information you dish out next!
Love that you remade this video. I don't think you will understand how much comfort these videos give me when I'm having a sort of frantic day. I can just put these on over and over again. I never get tired of them.
What's crazy about your statement about people knowing about the Daleks, is that I didn't know anything about Doctor Who just a couple years ago but somehow knew that dales were from Doctor Who. I watched the parody "Inspector Spacetime" on Community and immediately knew it was a parody of Doctor who. It was Troy and Abed's love for Inspector Spacetime, that first got me to check the show out. Now I'm hooked. I just wish I could remember how I knew about Doctor Who without ever watching it.
Wow! You have really outdone yourself, your videos are always fantastic but this is NEXT LEVEL stuff! I am in awe. And your love for Doctor Who always shines through. Brilliant! And of course this is pretty great timing for me to watch this as a brand new season of Doctor Who begins tomorrow and I am very excited!
Fantastic stuff!
Thanks so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed!
The greatest Doctor Who UA-camr is back. And this time, he's bigger and more ambitious than before.
Congratulations Clever Dick Films, this is a masterpiece, the best video you've done so far. I've been a fan of you and your channel for many years, since the very early days, when I found the Pertwee era video. I've been following ever since, and I watch every new video you release. You're work is the most quality content I've ever seen on UA-cam, and it keeps on getting better and better over time
Absolutely fabulous a fantastic opening on the history of doctor who, you’ve outdone yourself yet again.
A cross between The Wizard of Oz and Father Christmas.
To me, that's the spirit that's been lost by more recent series. I think that perfectly encapsulates who I see as The Doctor.
RIP William Russell, passed away at age 99 on June 14th, 2024. Its unfortunate that he didn't get to celebrate his 100th birthday. Carole Ann Ford, Jean Marsh, Maureen O'Brien and Peter Purvis are the only surviving Hartnell Companions left.
I didn’t expect upgraded versions of your series till they were done (or aligned with the current Doctor)looks amazing. Thankyou for your hardwork. But we beg of you get us to Doctor 13 n all the production stuff of 12/13 cannot wait for your Jodie Era episode. She was my introductory doctor, so I came in blank slate n then dabbled in eleven before starting modern who. I’ve used your retrospectives as placeholders for classic for now so when I feel like watching classic who I watched this instead thanks again cannot wait for 12 and 13.
Hey, man. I hope you won't stop making these, even if there's nothing else to talk about when it comes to Dr. Who, I hope you'll keep on making these for other types of media that you enjoy. I simply love these videos!
I still cannot wait for you to review the Capaldi Era
That's up next, have no fear!
@@cleverdickfilms im so excited for it! good luck!!
@@cleverdickfilms I have a very conflicted view on Peter Capaldi's era. I love Clara Oswald, Missy, Davros (who only had 2 episodes but by God did he deliver) and the overall story arcs, at least for the first 2 seasons. I even have a soft spot for Danny Pink and Ashildr could give one look from those tired eyes and I'd see a million years contained in an 18 year old body.
However, I couldn't stand Peter Capaldi himself. I didn't stick around after River Song's story was wrapped up even though, on paper, he should have been my favourite Doctor. Ironically, I actually believed that Davros was more sincere about questioning his morality than Capaldi was. Put John Hurt in Capaldi's place and Series 8 and 9 would be my favourite seasons.
Capaldi made me feel like I was watching the Valeyard on a redemption arc. And I would have been fine with that if not for one problem. The Valeyard wasn't in the scripts. Michael Jayston was still alive at the time so if the Valeyard's presence was intentional, they should have brought him back. When Clara was about to walk to her death, I half expected Capaldi to break into an evil smile and tell her that he planned it.
@@tomnorton4277wow you have the exact opposite of the correct opinion
@@ennayanne bit harsh. Capaldi took a long while to grow on me. I think it was Heaven Sent that finally got me to like him. If someone stopped before then or the story just didn't grab them, I can see them not enjoying Capaldi. These days he's one of my favourites, but it took me a while to like him.
Took me three months to get around to watching this, but it was worth it. Well done, sir, well done.
Waiting one year for the 12th doctor video, after probably subbing you for 7,8 years
gonna be honest this is still awesome, professional and soothing to listen to
I recently managed to complete all of the Hartnell [and Troughton] era, filling in the missing gaps with audio after having only seen the complete stories on DVDs or repeated TV runs. So, this was also timely and not just because of the 2024 episodes. Nice redoing that was better than the original Hartnell retrospective than I expected.
This was just incredible remake ! Love all the new details on the origins on the show , bbc producers and actors ! I just adore the William Hartnell era , the pure historicals are just amazing and how he slowly develops into the hero we know , fighting against the evil of the universe !
1st doctor has some of the best tardis teams , particularly Ian and Barbara , just love how she stands up to him in the edge of destruction
Wow! So glad I found this!
Great upgrade and update on the original. Thanks so much for returning to your superlative documentary series, Richard.
Can't wait for the next one!
Well done my man,your efforts are impressive.I have watched this whole thing in 1 sitting and very satisfying i found it. With all the nonsense of the latest incarnation of the doctor I needed a healthy dose of REAL DOCTOR WHO and this was just the remedy.Fantastic and very well written and comprehensive in its coverage of William Hartnells era.Thank you.
I just finished watching the Hartnell run, so great timing.
*What stills remains of the Hartnell run...
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I am always delighted when I receive a notification of new content by you and you never disappoint. This is another finely crafted in-depth analysis that was a delight to watch, totally engaging from beginning to end. As a committed long term Who fan (the last 2 iterations excluded) who has been watching the show from when it first started, I think it is wonderful that you are chronicling a detailed narrative history of the show which brings back lovely memories. I am always amazed at the quality of your work, it certainly would exceed anything the BBC could do in the area.
I think I've said this before but your documentaries are so much better than any "official" offering.
Excellent updated version. Thank you. 👍🏻
You're most welcome!
Hi Richard. Firstly, I thank you for your dedication and superb work on this episode of the DW retrospective.
I have to say two things. Firstly, while I appreciate that you remade the Hartnell episode with more details and new information that has surfaced since the 60th, but I felt that this episode felt too stuffed with detail. To its detriment. The original focused more on the core characters and people that were envolved on the production of Who, particularly Lambert and Hartnell. So, in a way, some of the expanded detail heavily leaned the episode towards the production rather than the concepts and ideas of the episodes that were analysed.
Despite this, I have to say that is also the reason I ended up enjoying this episode more. When your original video came out, details and stories about the early years of Doctor Who were scattered on several multimedia sources (f.e. An Adventure in Space in Time and Paul Hayes' book). So in a way, and that is my understanding of your expanded video, you tried to compile all that information and expand on some more details. I also believe that ever since BBC Archive channel was created, more of the archive of the corporation has been made available to the public, allowing for bigger scrutiny in regards to what was said and done during the production of Doctor Who.
So, to summarise, thank you Richard for this wonderful video and I hope to see and hear more from you soon.
You’re most welcome! It’s always tricky to strike the right balance, but I wanted to do the era justice and I felt I missed out a lot of important people last time. Best wishes!
Impeccable timing, always look forward to your uploads
I appreciate the expanded first Doctor retrospective. Thanks for re-uploading this!
Another phenomenal production. I loved hearing the new information you had added to an already brilliant episode. Thank you for the very hard work you put in from some bloke in the US.
Always dropping banger videos
This is (so far) your best produced yet and if this is the standard of quality for all future videos then frankly I wouldn’t mind waiting a decade for your Capaldi retrospective. The Star Wars special editions wish they could’ve been such an upgrade. Haha!
Just when I thought the best series on UA-cam couldn't get any better. This is simply masterful, the entire expansion is the definitive article and is the bar that all other content in this vein must strive for. Thank you so much for all of your work!
I am so excited to watch this. Man, it's behind Smith's Era in Length!!! You are still my Favorite WhoTuber, you take your time reviewing each time and boy it's so worth it once done!!!
Can't wait for Capaldi, because I finally meet someone in DW, and was a person in DW during my time, and I will go into more Details Later, or as The Doctor says, "I will explain Later!!!"
WOW! I haven't watched this yet, but thanks so much for this update - over an hour longer than the original Hartnell video! Given that this is now called "Part 1" (instead of the introduction video), I'm guessing you'll be updating the entire series, which is great. I hope you will make it nice and easy for people to find the "first part". I recently recommended your films and I wasn't quite sure which "first video" to link to. Perhaps you can create a playlist? Also, I do still think an introduction video would be nice, so perhaps that could be first in the playlist? Finally, don't forget to re-name the original Hartnell video something like "old version - see new version" or whatever. Cheers! :-)
I loved your original video about this era, and this revised and expanded version is wonderful to see. Thank you, as always, for sharing!
Thank you for this. Your series is why I became a Whovian. You made me appreciate and admire doctor who so much more.
Another incredible, detailed and informative video on the history of Who. Must have been an Herculean task! From one who grew on videos of classic who thank you and I hope you feel up to continuing this series of extended videos.
I just benched 1h 47mins of a video that is a redux of a video I have watched like 5 times already !!! This is hands down the best doctor who channels out there.
Thanks for remaking this. So Good!
I always pop in now and then to see how your channel is doing, and this morning I got the double treat or not only new doctor who, but a remake of one of my favourite series on UA-cam. Thanks a lot for all your hard work mate, its always appreciated!
I was thinking of watching the old video, but then you uploaded this.
Thanks, Richard.
You're welcome!
In retrospect, I wonder if we can explain the First Doctor’s initial rough edges as resulting from his forced regeneration and memory loss as detailed in the Chibnall era. Obviously that wasn’t the original intention, and we all know how controversial the Timeless Child/Division plots are. But it weirdly can fit with a Doctor who, in recent incarnations, had far fewer scruples.
Keeping up with your content via the community tab, I knew this video was coming, and was keen to see all the growth and progress you've made. From the very start, I could see all the effort and dedication you've put into improving your skills. Your passion shows as always. Absolutely fantastic 👏🏻
This is very good work. As indeed, the original version was, but the expansion was warranted and you added a lot of new information. I hope you can continue and update the other classic doctors as appropriate if you have more to add. Enjoyed your DW films for a long time and hope to see more.
Wow, this was well worth the wait! Incredible research and presentation as always, the story of the production and analysis of the story always makes for an enlightening and entertaining watch.
This is a pleasant surprise, I'm glad to see something new from you. I listen to your DW videos during long shifts sometimes, probably like 4 dozen times at this point lol
I actually rewatched the full series of this recently. There original was good, of course, but this version is a huge improvement on just about every front. Looking forward to the next one.
I've noticed so many stories of people becoming Doctor Who fans at a young age, captivated by the strange and unique stories and characters. I remember when my grandfather had me bring out popcorn with him and had me watch a random episode of the Fourth Doctor with him. I was hooked! What a cultural staple for so many.
Always a joy to see a new video, and I love to binge through the entire review all at once. This is a great update and I am very excited to see further ones (hoping for a juicy one for Jon Pertwee 🤞) as well latest reviews of new-who and companions!!
Have to say absolutely loving this, what great timing. Ncuti and millies first episodes were superb but i love old who just as much so loving this new vid from you....and really really really looking forward to your capaldi video, underappreciated era. Love who ❤, love your stuff richard ❤
i cant wait to watch all of these over the span of the next decade
So wonderful after seeing the great NuWho videos that we're revisiting the old favorites with feature-length retrospectives as well!
With Capaldi and Troughton being next (I assume), we have amazing eras to look forward to.
As I've said before, perfect timing with your uploads and wonderful to see the extensive revamped series so soon.
Joyous the first shorter time round but now, a elongated remarkably joyous second time round. Such wonderfully intricate work, well done, just stunning. Gx
Well done Richard! A brilliant in depth expansion of your First Doctor video! I, as always, look forward to more!
A REMASTER?
Im actually stunned, Cleverdick. Incredible swing. And I'm still alive to see it!
YOOOOOOOOOOO I checked earlier today to see if you had released this video yet, Im so glad I decided to look again!
Glad to see you redoing this one, I think you've gone so deep with the latter episodes I really wanted to see you go that deep with the older who.
Somehow UA-cam didn’t tell me this was out yet, but glad it showed up now. A nice reward after a full day working on my thesis 😅 Thanks for all the hard work you put into these documentaries! And hopefully the algorithm will pick it up soon because I know if any creator deserves the boost its you🙏
Yet again you have produced another amazing ,professional video,well done and your work is so much appreciated
As expected, a brilliantly informative, highly entertaining, and expertly crafted video that's a must watch for any Whovian. A superb remaster if you will that’s even more encompassing than the original video. Truly an impressive labor of love. I can’t sing my praises for Richard higher. This is a masterclass of how to do a documentary-like video.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Hi Richard. You are spectacularly good at this. I thoroughly enjoyed this updated version, and look forward to your review of the Peter Capaldi era.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!
Amazing job, as always!
Took me some time to watch this one, as I was very busy on the weekend, but glad I could finally watch it today.
Really liked how you've spent more time in the early production of the show.
Thanks so much! Yes, I feel I did a lot of the production staff a disservice last time and really felt the need to redress the balance a bit.
Always such a pleasure to find a video from you - and always worth the wait.
I always enjoy these in-depth reviews and this one is great. This is a feature length documentary primarily constructed from postage stamp sized grainy photos AI'd to 4k. So much work. The edit file for this must look like a DNA sequence😁
Yeah, the map for the bicycling routes for Marco Polo had 61 video tracks alone!
Thank You so much for this enlighteng series. I just found this channel. It fits perfectly what I was urging for. Though a scifi-fan born 1970, Dr. Who didn't cross my tv past, here in Switzerland. Your great work gives me a perfect impression from an enthusiast for this marvel of fantastic worldview!
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for taking me back in time to my childhood with all sorts of details I didn't know at the time.
This new versions looks too good to watch on my phone - I'm going to have to stream this on the TV. Congratulations on another beautifully crafted doc.
beyond just a UA-cam video now. If this was released on television as a full fledge doc I would still be amazing. Bravo lad!
I know you’re Clever Dick, but you’ve clearly worked your balls off on this.
Thank you, it’s a triumph, a labour of love.
I’ve recently had a tradition of listening to your videos on Sunday mornings and afternoons in the background while I make my family breakfast and Sunday lunch and today it was awesome prepping food for the bbq while enjoying this for the first time.
Also - I love the research you put into covering everything that led up to creating the show.
Awesome work
Congratulations, Richard, on an update well done!
That was fantastic, thank you for all your hard work and dedication. It's greatly appreciated!
These essays are literally the best Doctor Who related videos I’ve seen
Thanks for the enhanced upload. Great work! ... and I'm pleased that you've removed all reference to The Moors Murders. Some of us use Classic Who as escapism from the crazy & sometimes evil world within which we live. Looking forward to the next one.
Excellent work. A true documentary that emphasizes the history, struggles, triumphs and importance of the series. I look forward to future installments.
You mentioned that the production was recorded in continuous takes with minimal cuts, when did that stop?
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed! As to your question, the inclusion of more location filming as the Troughton era got underway served to break up the recordings but I believe the studio recording was still undertaken on the Friday evening. I don't think this really changed until well into the seventies after Equity relaxed their rules regarding working hours. Something for me to research in more detail for later revised and expanded edition!
Love the videos have been watching them all since even before the Eccleston part was out. But I do have to say some of the ai upscaling used for the photos looks really off, saw this with the Matt Smith part too, but other than that, these are excellent.
This has to be the best documentary series on Doctor Who currently availible. Thank you for this wonderful remake.
Just about to go on a trip without wifi for a week, thank goodness I got to binge the full review before I leave tonight! And with my favourite Doctor being 12, can't wait to see the next retrospective!
Thanks for the subtle subtitle!
It helps the damn froggi that i am to understand better your great work :)
I am grateful you redone William Hartnell’s era. I felt like he was not given the same treatment as the second and onwards doctors eras. Thanks Dick! (I may or may not have major respect for Hartnell’s contribution to Doctor Who. The man defined the Show. The last Relic of his era then passing on the torch to Patrick Hartnell, and the rest is history.)
Hello! Been a fan of your videos for years! Just wanted to leave a comment to show my support. I will be waiting to watch this video until part two is out though (I like to binge watch lol). Thank you for your hard work!
Thanks so much for kind words! Just to let you know, however, that this is Part 1 of a revised and expanded series; each instalment is an updated version of each of the original videos and this focuses wholly on the Hartnell era, so there’s no need to wait for the second part, which will focus on Troughton. Hope you enjoy!