An Unearthly Child by Christopher Kerr

We all know that Doctor Who has been on the little box for nearly 50 years, but it's time to turn back time (Pun intended!) to the very first episode; the pilot if you will, and see how such a successful show kicked off so well.
As soon as the iconic theme tune ends, we are shown a very familiar sight: 76 Totter's Lane Junkyard.Or, to be precise, Totter's Lane Scrap Merchant.When the huge gates open, it seems as though you're on a carnival ride; gliding by heaps of scrap metal and rubbish.Until, something very odd; something very out-of-it's-place: A blue, wooden box.
And then we hear the sudden ringing of a school bell; after which the chemistry between teachers Ian and Barbara is revealed.A typical, 'will-anybody-notice?' chemistry.
But, Susan Foreman seems to be a rather mysterious character to the teachers; as she is with the viewers both past and present.Who is she? How does she know so much? Where is the from...? The answer lies more closer to home.The Junkyard. And, in that Junkyard, past the junk and the overgrowth, round the corner and through the doors of the wooden box, we find all those answers and more.
The Doctor, in his old and wizened incarnation, is quite secretive and personal in this episode; not wanting Ian and Barbara to find out the truth; although that is understandable.It is very clear where Susan, his Grandaughter, gets her brains and wits from.She is utterly alien from start to finish; wanting to read a huge book on the French Revolution in one night, knowing more about History than Ian the History Teacher and countless more.
In fact, Susan and The Doctor may be the answer to a question I'm sure most of you have wondered: What would an alien think if they came to Earth? How would they act?
And from both their reactions, there's no doubt what the answer is.
On top of all this, this is one of few episodes that doesn't feature an alien.Well, besides the obvious.The Doctor is actually quite villainous in a sense as he locks Ian and Barbara in the TARDIS, won't let them escape, kidnaps them to another time and they end up getting caught with cavemen.Oh, and then-
I'm afraid the rest of 'An Unearthly Child' is just too good to put into a review without spoiling it.So, you'll need to see it for yourself.
This Who-Reviewer would give An Unearthly Child 10/10 for beautiful acting and a simple, easy-to-follow plot.I said at the start I'd proove to you how Doctor Who is so successful.And, in reading this, I'm sure it's obvious why it is.Bravo, Doctor Who.Bravo!