Episode 17: The Ambassadors of Death Episode 6: Space Odyssey of Death

The plot of this tale becomes apparent, but we can’t help but compare the space elements of this episode to high sci-fi elements of a Space Odyssey.

Episode 16: The Ambassadors of Death Episode 5: Mark 3 Fuel Variant of Death

This episode of Doctor Who: Fifty Years Ago is about fuelling a space mission. Of course, Apollo 13 happened in real-life at the same time. That's quite interesting, and so are the subjects of regular characters, communications and privacy.

Episode 15: The Ambassadors of Death Episode 4: Bureaucratic Inertia of Death

This episode deals with the concept of trust, black and white morality, and an unfortunate mishap with fuel for a space program. Yes, that space program. Also food shortage and disease was also happening 50 Years Ago, because nothing changes.

Episode 14: The Ambassadors of Death Episode 3: Moon Suits and Dinner Boots of Death

In which a long monologue about Spacesuits is spoken to you, as well as radiation, the media, and stuntmen.

Episode 13: The Ambassadors of Death Episode 2: The Conspirators of Death

In which various genres, including the spy thriller, are discussed, along with the political sympathies of the Conspirators in this tale of space-astronaut kidnap, hairdryer guns and jazzy soundtrack.

Episode 12: The Ambassadors of Death Episode 1: The Broadcast of Death

We open a seven episode Spy Thriller with action and space capsules galore. We talk about the relaxation of broadcast media, the seriousness of space science and, erm, Milton Keynes *screams*

Episode 11: (Doctor Who) and the Silurians Episode 7: Explodey-Wodey

The Military Mind clashes with science, and explosions prevail. Turns out the Doctor losing makes the episode better.