From Newsgroup: rec.arts.drwho.moderated
From Address: jphalt@aol.com
Subject: Re: The Macra Terror: my review

MISSING EPISODE NOTES

After a couple serials that benefitted from existing episodes, The
Macra Terror returns us to the "fully missing" story. Save for a few
censor clips (including the particularly memorable Episode 2
cliffhanger) and some brief 8 mm clips, no substantial footage from
this serial exists. That leaves fans the following ways to enjoy the
story:


1. The BBC Audio: Narrated by Colin Baker, who does an effective job
of conjuring up the visual elements - probably more strongly than the
actual visuals would, given that this is a visually weak story. There
are a few uninentional sniggers within the narration, some unintended
double-entendres slipping through. Still, the typical clarity of the
BBC audio combines with the ability of the listener to summon up an
atmospheric setting and a scary monster to make this the better of the
ways to enjoy this story.

2. The Loose Cannon Reconstruction: The first-ever Loose Cannon
reconstruction was very blurry, and watchable mainly because of the
strength of the actual story. Thankfully, it has been redone with
crystal-clear images and unbroken audio. The video effect laid over
the Controller's photo on the monitor keeps some motion in several
shots. Still, the clarity of the images just makes the blandness of
the sets and the poor monsters all the more apparent. Despite the
enjoyment of the many short clips in Episode Three, the audio is still
the more effective way to enjoy this one.

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