A
fill in story apparently only roughly drafted by Terry Nation and then
developed by Dennis Spooner, `The Chase` struggles to match the drama of it’s
title. It never seems much like a chase as the Daleks pursue the Tardis to
several locations, gaining ground as the Doctor has to stop for a period in
each place. What could be thrilling is hidebound by the budgetary restrictions
and a script that seems far too ambitious to be properly realised. Nonetheless
it has interesting elements, lively performances and some good effects.
