So here are some lists, in ascending order of adoration, of my favourite Doctor Who stories from each Doctor's era. Of course, due to the length of some tenures compared to others, top 10s might become top 5s as we find ourselves in shorter or less-discussed years. It's just a personal preference, obviously, but I hope it might come in useful for those deciding which stories to watch first (or last, if you're like that). Without further ado. And so on. These posts are liable to be updated heavily over the coming months as I work my way through the final stories I have yet to enjoy.
The WILLIAM HARTNELL Era - 1963 to 1966
1. 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth' - a pure classic, watchable and enjoyable throughout, with healthy doses of Dalekmania, industrial London and famous lines. William Hartnell delivers an emotional performance.
2. 'The Aztecs' - an involved historical epic with intrigue, danger and a proper climax. Lavish design work bolsters the effect of an outstanding script with a series of excellent influences. Hartnell gives probably one of his finest performances amidst sterling work from all involved.
3.'The Web Planet' - a majestic, beautiful and endearing adventure on another world. Zarbi, Menoptera, the Doctor at his conniving best. A fantastic time generally.
4. 'An Unearthly Child' - where it all began, in turns fascinating, comical and bewildering. A must-see for fans, for obvious and occasionally not-so-obvious reasons.
5. 'The Rescue' - a rare beast which succeeds both at being a pulpy 1960s science fiction adventure and at keying into the nature of the show and changing it for the better. And you can't say that for a lot of stories.
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