Review of Doctor Who: Castrovalva (1982) by Kirk E — 19 Oct 2011

Nice to see a new Doctor, but he is ill served by this confused and plodding serial.

This review of Doctor Who: Castrovalva (1982) was written by Kirk E on 19 Oct 2011.

Doctor Who: Castrovalva has generally received positive reviews.

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