I can still remember the moment Sarah Jane Smith and I encountered a Zygon for the very first time.
As it lunged, Sarah Jane screamed and before you could say, Would you like a jelly baby?
Its fair to say I was terrified, and the Zygons featured heavily in my nightmares that night.
Well no, because they never did return.
I never understood why, as surely I wasnt the only one clamouring for their return?
That is, until 2005, when the BBC broughtDoctor Whoback onto our screens and into my life.
It was soon apparent that the answer was yes on both counts.
Firstly, the Silurians reappeared.
A classic series monster revived, I thought.
However, more significantly, the Zygons were mentioned in part one of series finaleThe Pandorica Opens.
Did you see one, did you see one?
If he can bring back the Silurians then surely he can bring back the Zygons!
I hear cheerleaders of the Ice Warriors cry.
Well, for starters, look at the creature design.
As well as being memorable, they have a look that is incredibly distinct.
Someone like Michael Sheen for example (oh, hang on a minute…).
And I reckon the Zygons are perfect for both the smallest and the biggest of stories.
They created the Loch Ness Monster!
They had spikes that came from their hands that could incapacitate, wound or kill you!
And last but not least, they had that wonderful old-school sci-fi sort of name.
Say it out loud.
Youll like it, it sounds good.
Now, deep down, I know the programme isnt really made for me anymore.
Only that little boy, that brave little soldier, is waiting for his raggedy Zygons to reappear.
Alas, they wont come, Steven.
And, jumping back from the television together, well each grab a cushion as they terrify us both…
