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27th Mar 2012, 2:23 PM #1
Regeneration: a radical concept
As we all know, our beloved show took a very different approach when the lead actor decided to bow out. Rather than writing the character out, they simply replaced the actor - and included a narrative device that explains exactly why he looked completely different.
The concept of regeneration has undoubtedly changed over time. The original description of the process from 1966 (when it was referred to as "renewal") from the production team was thus:
The metaphysical change which takes place every 500 or so years is a horrifying experience — an experience in which he re-lives some of the most unendurable moments of his long life, including the galactic war [which was believed, at this time, to have been the cause of the Doctor and Susan's departure from their home planet]. It is as if he has had the LSD drug and instead of experiencing the kicks, he has the hell and dank horror which can be its effect.
So, let us know your thoughts on the whole regeneration thing - particularly with reference to Season 4. Did it give the show a new lease of life?
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