Sylvester McCoy Doctor Who: Political Stories Were Always a Big Part of the Show!
So you're thinking that Doctor Who only got political lately? Well, you might want to hop back in your TARDIS and revisit the Classic Series because Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, is calling BS on that one!
Doctor Who Classic Series: Political Commentary Was Always in the DNA!
Sylvester, our beloved Seventh Doctor, has spoken! And it seems he thinks the whole political stuff has always been part of Doctor Who's charm! Remember the 1960s? That's when those early, rebellious young people latched onto those sci-fi tales of saving the universe with the Doctor. The classic stories got deep with their message, so they could chat with young'uns who were figuring out this whole "political revolution" thing!
Doctor Who Season 25: The Doctor Talks Back to Thatcher
Let's not forget, Sly did have a whole lot to say during his reign! His Doctor Who episodes were chock full of political themes. Remember "The Happiness Patrol?" That was basically a jab at Margaret Thatcher, showing a planet under the grip of a totalitarian leader. And you won't believe it! The Doctor goes head-to-head with these rebel workers taking the big boss down!
Doctor Who Daleks: Fascism in Space!
Speaking of politics, we gotta talk about the Daleks! Their evil was always super close to real-life fascism! The Daleks have always been all about war and extermination. But in those days (those were good days!) we got the Dalek Civil War – super gritty! It mirrored those awful racism vibes. Even those early Doctor Who stories made us face real-world struggles.
Doctor Who: The Show Must Go On!
So basically, the Doctor Who Universe has never backed down from social commentary. It’s in their bones! They bring in creators with fresh ideas, so the show can always say something. That's what Sylvester’s super pumped about! This whole commentary? That’s what’s helped the Doctor Who story stay alive so long!
