You'll have a FABULOUS time at the Bathhouse with the Rani!
Mark of the Rani is hands down my favorite story of the Colin Baker era. The introduction of Kate O'Mara as the evil Time Lady The Rani is the best thing to happen to Doctor Who in years. She's the perfect counter point to the Master and a fantastic foil for the Doctor. Evil loves evil and the Master and the Rani's witty barbs are a joy to watch. And the exchanges between the Rani and the Doctor are magic on screen.
Kate O'Mara plays evil so well and was born top play the Rani. While Anthony Ainley's Master has gotten to over the top, the Rani is more subdued and calculated. Despite being disguised as an old crone running a bath house, the Rani emerges from her disguises in a fabulous 80's blouse and tight black leather pants and high heel boots! Gorgeous! She is every gay man's dream! There are also few attractive young men running around this story. We even get to see Luke's wood. Yum!
Despite the Master being more of a comic relief, the Rani shines through. She even has a fabulous TARDIS console room. While she does return once more in the classic series, I wish she returned more!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mark_of_the_Rani
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