From Newsgroup: rec.arts.drwho.moderated   
   From Address: jphalt@aol.com   
   Subject: Re: The Macra Terror: my review   
      
   MISSING EPISODE NOTES   
      
   After a couple serials that benefitted from existing episodes, The   
   Macra Terror returns us to the "fully missing" story. Save for a few   
   censor clips (including the particularly memorable Episode 2   
   cliffhanger) and some brief 8 mm clips, no substantial footage from   
   this serial exists. That leaves fans the following ways to enjoy the   
   story:   
      
      
   1. The BBC Audio: Narrated by Colin Baker, who does an effective job   
   of conjuring up the visual elements - probably more strongly than the   
   actual visuals would, given that this is a visually weak story. There   
   are a few uninentional sniggers within the narration, some unintended   
   double-entendres slipping through. Still, the typical clarity of the   
   BBC audio combines with the ability of the listener to summon up an   
   atmospheric setting and a scary monster to make this the better of the   
   ways to enjoy this story.   
      
   2. The Loose Cannon Reconstruction: The first-ever Loose Cannon   
   reconstruction was very blurry, and watchable mainly because of the   
   strength of the actual story. Thankfully, it has been redone with   
   crystal-clear images and unbroken audio. The video effect laid over   
   the Controller's photo on the monitor keeps some motion in several   
   shots. Still, the clarity of the images just makes the blandness of   
   the sets and the poor monsters all the more apparent. Despite the   
   enjoyment of the many short clips in Episode Three, the audio is still   
   the more effective way to enjoy this one.   
      
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