Yes, I found "The Flame and the Arrow" disappointing, too; given the Burt Lancaster/Nick Cravat pairing I was hoping for a second "Crimson Pirate", but it really isn't nearly so good. Not sure why.

You find Basil Rathbone sexually attractive...?

I mean, I love characters who *look* intelligent (which is why I was a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch for years before he became famous; not so much now he has been declared officially 'sexy' and "Sherlock" has turned into a parody of itself), but I wouldn't say that William Hartnell, Peter Cushing, et al. were obvious heartthrobs. I just happen to like faces with strong cheekbones and deepset eyes (that resemble mine :-p)