A little experiment--here's what part 4 of Earthshock would be like if they hadn't gone with the silent credits. I own nothing. Video made for entertainment purposes only
Forgot how good Peter Davison was in this scene. No words, just that long stare into the distance. Eyes full of regret and guilt. Criminally underrated Doctor, to me, one of the all time greats
This story killng off a regular character was similar to the Blake,s Seven episode Pressure Point, when Gan was killed off but in that case the theme music was used and no silent credits,
Considering their relationship with Adric I don't buy the tears, except for Nyssa's. Neither Tegan or The Doctor never really got on with him, they argued and were at loggerheads