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Subject: Re: TARDIS Vunlerability
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Date: Sat, 8-Feb-86 14:48:00 EST
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Posted: Sat Feb  8 14:48:00 1986
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> In the episode "The Curse of Peledon", the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) says that the
> TARDIS is indestructible after it falls over a cliff.
> 
> Now in the episode "Frontios", the Doctor regards the disappearance of the
> TARDIS as it's destruction.
> 
>  Contradiction folks.  Let's have some opinions.

In "The Romans," the TARDIS falls off the edge of a cliff at the very
beginning, but the Doctor, companions, and TARDIS all seem to come out
just fine.

John Nathan-Turner has said that a key issue to which he has devoted
himself is consistency.  If you, believe that, I have a really nice
bridge to sell you.  There is no doubt that he sacrificed consistency
in favor of vulnerability and uncertainty, especially during the
Peter Davison times.  Any knowledgable Dr. Who fan would know
immediately in "Frontios" that the TARDIS can not be destroyed or
mangled, but JN-T seems to overlook this entirely.

By the way, I have heard rumors that, should Dr. Who continue past
its 23rd season, JN-T finally plans to leave.  Can anyone build up
my hopes further?

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