I seem to recall the write up of The Caves of Androzani when it was voted by the best Doctor Who story of all time in the big anniversary poll in DWM.
The writer said something like "not only did it turn out to be the best Doctor Who story Peter Davison ever appeared in, it was also the best Colin Baker appeared in". I think its that sort of commentary that's seems a bit mean spirited.
And I'm still a little bemused why The Caves of Androzani is such a fan favourite.
I love it! It feels so different to most Who before or since. There's a real sense that everything is going wrong, right from the start and things just keep getting worse and worse. There is no indication that the Doctor is going to save the day or even get out it alive, which he nearly doesn't of course. I only wish more regeneration episodes were like this... The fifth Doctor certainly didn't have time for a farewell tour or to sit around growing old.
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I love it! It feels so different to most Who before or since. There's a real sense that everything is going wrong, right from the start and things just keep getting worse and worse. There is no indication that the Doctor is going to save the day or even get out it alive, which he nearly doesn't of course. I only wish more regeneration episodes were like this... The fifth Doctor certainly didn't have time for a farewell tour or to sit around growing old.