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Never Going to Win
Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastWe’ve reached the end of Doctor Who’s longest era: an era in which every single story was a 14-episode epic about cannibalism and Gallifreyan jurisprudence. But, despite Eric Saward, there are still nice things to say.
Notes and links
Those of you not from Australia won’t understand our references to the only sitcom in Australian television history, Mother and Son, starring Garry McDonald as highly-strung botanist Arthur Bruchner.
Despite the much-criticised loveliness of his era of Doctor Who, even Russell T Davies can go horribly dark and cynical: fans of harrowing things will be deeply upset by Cucumber episode 6.
People who hate Colin’s coat, which is basically everyone, might be slightly less annoyed by this footage of Colin wearing a blue version of his costume.
Brendan nearly recommends Colin’s Doctor and Evelyn in the Big Finish audio Arrangements for War. But, you know, spoiler alert: you need to know a bit about Evelyn’s character to appreciate it. You might want to start with her first story The Marian Conspiracy.
Do you mind not standing on my chest? My hat’s on fire
Don’t forget to vote for the story you want us to cover in our upcoming Tom Baker commentary podcast. Click over to the shownotes for Episode 109 and make your choice. Voting will be closing soon.
Follow us!
Brendan is on Twitter as @brandybongos, Nathan is @nathanbottomley, Todd is @toddbeilby, and Richard is @RichardLStone. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow the podcast on Twitter at @FTEpodcast.
We’re also on Facebook, and you can check out our website at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on iTunes, or we’ll damn with faint praise your entire era as the star of Doctor Who.
Bondfinger
Over on Bondfinger, we’ve now released our first commentary of the Pierce Brosnan’s era, the highly-regarded GoldenEye (1995).
Of course, you can still catch our commentaries on both films of the Timothy Dalton era.
We also have plenty of Rodgecasts online, and there are other Bonds available, as well. You can keep up with all the Bondfinger news on Twitter and Facebook.
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Never Going to Win
Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastWe’ve reached the end of Doctor Who’s longest era: an era in which every single story was a 14-episode epic about cannibalism and Gallifreyan jurisprudence. But, despite Eric Saward, there are still nice things to say.
Notes and links
Those of you not from Australia won’t understand our references to the only sitcom in Australian television history, Mother and Son, starring Garry McDonald as highly-strung botanist Arthur Bruchner.
Despite the much-criticised loveliness of his era of Doctor Who, even Russell T Davies can go horribly dark and cynical: fans of harrowing things will be deeply upset by Cucumber episode 6.
People who hate Colin’s coat, which is basically everyone, might be slightly less annoyed by this footage of Colin wearing a blue version of his costume.
Brendan nearly recommends Colin’s Doctor and Evelyn in the Big Finish audio Arrangements for War. But, you know, spoiler alert: you need to know a bit about Evelyn’s character to appreciate it. You might want to start with her first story The Marian Conspiracy.
Do you mind not standing on my chest? My hat’s on fire
Don’t forget to vote for the story you want us to cover in our upcoming Tom Baker commentary podcast. Click over to the shownotes for Episode 109 and make your choice. Voting will be closing soon.
Follow us!
Brendan is on Twitter as @brandybongos, Nathan is @nathanbottomley, Todd is @toddbeilby, and Richard is @RichardLStone. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow the podcast on Twitter at @FTEpodcast.
We’re also on Facebook, and you can check out our website at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on iTunes, or we’ll damn with faint praise your entire era as the star of Doctor Who.
Bondfinger
Over on Bondfinger, we’ve now released our first commentary of the Pierce Brosnan’s era, the highly-regarded GoldenEye (1995).
Of course, you can still catch our commentaries on both films of the Timothy Dalton era.
We also have plenty of Rodgecasts online, and there are other Bonds available, as well. You can keep up with all the Bondfinger news on Twitter and Facebook.
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Never Going to Win
Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastWe’ve reached the end of Doctor Who’s longest era: an era in which every single story was a 14-episode epic about cannibalism and Gallifreyan jurisprudence. But, despite Eric Saward, there are still nice things to say.
Notes and links
Those of you not from Australia won’t understand our references to the only sitcom in Australian television history, Mother and Son, starring Garry McDonald as highly-strung botanist Arthur Bruchner.
Despite the much-criticised loveliness of his era of Doctor Who, even Russell T Davies can go horribly dark and cynical: fans of harrowing things will be deeply upset by Cucumber episode 6.
People who hate Colin’s coat, which is basically everyone, might be slightly less annoyed by this footage of Colin wearing a blue version of his costume.
Brendan nearly recommends Colin’s Doctor and Evelyn in the Big Finish audio Arrangements for War. But, you know, spoiler alert: you need to know a bit about Evelyn’s character to appreciate it. You might want to start with her first story The Marian Conspiracy.
Do you mind not standing on my chest? My hat’s on fire
Don’t forget to vote for the story you want us to cover in our upcoming Tom Baker commentary podcast. Click over to the shownotes for Episode 109 and make your choice. Voting will be closing soon.
Follow us!
Brendan is on Twitter as @brandybongos, Nathan is @nathanbottomley, Todd is @toddbeilby, and Richard is @RichardLStone. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow the podcast on Twitter at @FTEpodcast.
We’re also on Facebook, and you can check out our website at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on iTunes, or we’ll damn with faint praise your entire era as the star of Doctor Who.
Bondfinger
Over on Bondfinger, we’ve now released our first commentary of the Pierce Brosnan’s era, the highly-regarded GoldenEye (1995).
Of course, you can still catch our commentaries on both films of the Timothy Dalton era.
We also have plenty of Rodgecasts online, and there are other Bonds available, as well. You can keep up with all the Bondfinger news on Twitter and Facebook.
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10.08 - The Lie Of The Land
FeexbyHey, hey it's the Monks.
John and Lawrence (@Feexby23 and @Loll73) natter belatedly through the eighth episode of the tenth series of the TV programme we quite like: Doctor Who.
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10.08 - The Lie Of The Land
FeexbyHey, hey it's the Monks.
John and Lawrence (@Feexby23 and @Loll73) natter belatedly through the eighth episode of the tenth series of the TV programme we quite like: Doctor Who.
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10.08 - The Lie Of The Land
FeexbyHey, hey it's the Monks.
John and Lawrence (@Feexby23 and @Loll73) natter belatedly through the eighth episode of the tenth series of the TV programme we quite like: Doctor Who.
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10.08 - The Lie Of The Land
FeexbyHey, hey it's the Monks.
John and Lawrence (@Feexby23 and @Loll73) natter belatedly through the eighth episode of the tenth series of the TV programme we quite like: Doctor Who.
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Staggering Stories Commentary #193: Doctor Who - Smile
Staggering Stories Podcast
Summary:Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, emojied, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, ‘Smile’, and spout our usual nonsense!
This Doctor is interfering with a new species, Bill has a decision to make and the Vardy just want everybody to be happy. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Smile...
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B034 Introducing Marie
Who Back WhenMarie recently joined Who Back When, and we herewith finally sit down to introduce her to you, Podcastland!
The post B034 Introducing Marie appeared first on Who Back When | A Doctor Who Podcast.
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N057 Planet of the Dead
Who Back WhenKleptomaniacs, coprophages and a scientist fanboy battle a civilisation-devouring sharknado from outer space
The post N057 Planet of the Dead appeared first on Who Back When | A Doctor Who Podcast.
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EPISODE326 - Doctor Who 'Empress of Mars' Review
The Cultdom CollectiveNews followed by our Doctor Who 'Empress of Mars' Review (with Spoilers!) Series 10 Episode 9
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EPISODE326 - Doctor Who 'Empress of Mars' Review
The Cultdom CollectiveNews followed by our Doctor Who 'Empress of Mars' Review (with Spoilers!) Series 10 Episode 9
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EPISODE326 - Doctor Who 'Empress of Mars' Review
The Cultdom CollectiveNews followed by our Doctor Who 'Empress of Mars' Review (with Spoilers!) Series 10 Episode 9
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EPISODE326 - Doctor Who 'Empress of Mars' Review
The Cultdom CollectiveNews followed by our Doctor Who 'Empress of Mars' Review (with Spoilers!) Series 10 Episode 9
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Episode 238: Empress of Mars - Review
The Sonic ToolboxMark Gatiss gives us the Ice Warriors again. We give you a review. See how it all goes around.
Also, a bit of news. And Sharon Rose gives us her take of "The Lie of the Land" in our feedback section.
WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS...and rabbits. Lots of rabbits.
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Never Going to Win
Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastWe’ve reached the end of Doctor Who’s longest era: an era in which every single story was a 14-episode epic about cannibalism and Gallifreyan jurisprudence. But, despite Eric Saward, there are still nice things to say.
Notes and links
Those of you not from Australia won’t understand our references to the only sitcom in Australian television history, Mother and Son, starring Garry McDonald as highly-strung botanist Arthur Bruchner.
Despite the much-criticised loveliness of his era of Doctor Who, even Russell T Davies can go horribly dark and cynical: fans of harrowing things will be deeply upset by Cucumber episode 6.
People who hate Colin’s coat, which is basically everyone, might be slightly less annoyed by this footage of Colin wearing a blue version of his costume.
Brendan nearly recommends Colin’s Doctor and Evelyn in the Big Finish audio Arrangements for War. But, you know, spoiler alert: you need to know a bit about Evelyn’s character to appreciate it. You might want to start with her first story The Marian Conspiracy.
Do you mind not standing on my chest? My hat’s on fire
Don’t forget to vote for the story you want us to cover in our upcoming Tom Baker commentary podcast. Click over to the shownotes for Episode 109 and make your choice. Voting will be closing soon.
Follow us!
Brendan is on Twitter as @brandybongos, Nathan is @nathanbottomley, Todd is @toddbeilby, and Richard is @RichardLStone. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow the podcast on Twitter at @FTEpodcast.
We’re also on Facebook, and you can check out our website at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on iTunes, or we’ll damn with faint praise your entire era as the star of Doctor Who.
Bondfinger
Over on Bondfinger, we’ve now released our first commentary of the Pierce Brosnan’s era, the highly-regarded GoldenEye (1995).
Of course, you can still catch our commentaries on both films of the Timothy Dalton era.
We also have plenty of Rodgecasts online, and there are other Bonds available, as well. You can keep up with all the Bondfinger news on Twitter and Facebook.
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#107 Yo Mama
WHO 37 - A Doctor Who Podcast… in which the podcaster by the lake and the podcast from downstate get their rant on. It’s the long-awaited return of St. Xtofer as he joins JB in reviewing “Extremis”, “The Pyramid at the End of the World”, and “The Lie of the Land”.
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#107 Yo Mama
WHO 37 - A Doctor Who Podcast... in which the podcaster by the lake and the podcast from downstate get their rant on. It's the long-awaited return of St. Xtofer as he joins JB in reviewing "Extremis", "The Pyramid at the End of the World", and "The Lie of the Land".
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Tim's Take On: Episode 387(Doctor Who The Empress of Mars review)
Tim's Take On...Team TARDIS end up on Mars in Victorian times this week in Doctor Who: The Empress of Mars, which even boasts a surprise cameo at the end.
End Theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip
The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/ If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.
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Tim's Take On: Episode 387(Doctor Who The Empress of Mars review)
Tim's Take On...Team TARDIS end up on Mars in Victorian times this week in Doctor Who: The Empress of Mars, which even boasts a surprise cameo at the end.
End Theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip
The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/
If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.
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Episode 39: Evil of the Daleks Part 3: Not Like Moffat
Doctor Who: Fifty Years AgoBen, Luke and Nick see the finale of the podcast in sight, and so end up looking at the finales of Doctor Who. Also, Evil part 3.
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Episode 38: Evil of the Daleks Part 2: Competency of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Fifty Years AgoOur three intrepid heroes, Ben, Luke and Nick, dive into an unknown world, that of strange moving pictures. Do they enjoy their adventures in this bizzare realm?
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You and Who Talking 011
The Doctor Who ShowWhat you are about to hear is the story of a connection, a connection that was made between a television series and a viewer's life.
The You and Who books are the story of that connection, as told by the people who watch the programmes that make us come alive. Chiefly, of course, Doctor Who.
This podcast will relate some of the stories from those books... and beyond.
In this episode:
A Boy's Best Friend: School Reunion by Simon Hart
Driving Miss Sladen: Meeting Elisabeth Sladen by Stephen HatcherWith an intermission featuring Rob Irwin talking to JR Southall.
The You and Who books, from which all royalties are paid to charity, are available in print and for Kindle, from watchingbooks.weebly.com
Find Rob on Twitter @theDWshow and JR on Twitter @JR_Southall
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Doctor Who Time and Space (215)
Doctor Who Time and Space
We are back once again to review the eighth episode of series 10, the Lie of the Land, the conclusion of the monk trilogy. Also, we preview the return of the Ice Warriors in the Empress of Mars. Plus, we discuss our top ice warrior stories and discuss the latest news and views from the last seven days in the doctor who universe.
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Episode 181:Michael Traynor interview (Nicholas-Walking Dead).
The Bad Wilf PodcastRecorded live at Walker Stalker:London, Martyn was lucky enough to get 3mins with Michael Traynor, who played Nicholas in The Walking Dead.
It's very short, but interesting. Michael speaks of his desire to see a Walking dead spin-off set in London and what it's like to write dialouge for a video game.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Player fm and Itunes.
Follow the Bad Wilf team:
Martyn – @BadWilf
Pete – @BeeblePete
Gerrod – @ingerrodsmindFollow Michael Traynor-@TraynorLand
Also check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
Check out our Patreon page.
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Episode 181:Michael Traynor interview (Nicholas-Walking Dead).
The Bad Wilf PodcastRecorded live at Walker Stalker:London, Martyn was lucky enough to get 3mins with Michael Traynor, who played Nicholas in The Walking Dead.
It's very short, but interesting. Michael speaks of his desire to see a Walking dead spin-off set in London and what it's like to write dialouge for a video game.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Player fm and Itunes.
Follow the Bad Wilf team:
Martyn – @BadWilf
Pete – @BeeblePeteGerrod – @ingerrodsmind
Follow Michael Traynor-@TraynorLand
Also check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
Check out our Patreon page.
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Episode 181:Michael Traynor interview (Nicholas-Walking Dead).
The Bad Wilf PodcastRecorded live at Walker Stalker:London, Martyn was lucky enough to get 3mins with Michael Traynor, who played Nicholas in The Walking Dead.
It's very short, but interesting. Michael speaks of his desire to see a Walking dead spin-off set in London and what it's like to write dialouge for a video game.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Player fm and Itunes.
Follow the Bad Wilf team:
Martyn – @BadWilf
Pete – @BeeblePeteGerrod – @ingerrodsmind
Follow Michael Traynor-@TraynorLand
Also check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
Check out our Patreon page.
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Episode 181:Michael Traynor interview
The Bad Wilf PodcastRecorded live at Walker Stalker:London, Martyn was lucky enough to get 3mins with Michael Traynor, who played Nicholas in The Walking Dead.
It's very short, but interesting. Michael speaks of his desire to see a Walking dead spin-off set in London and what it's like to write dialouge for a video game.
The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Player fm and Itunes.
Follow the Bad Wilf team:
Martyn - @BadWilf
Pete - @BeeblePete
Gerrod - @ingerrodsmindFollow Michael Traynor-@TraynorLand
Also check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.
Check out our Patreon page.
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Review of Wonder Woman
Discussing WhoJoin us as we review our own thoughts leading up to the Patty Jenkins directed film. Then, listen in on our conversations immediately before and after watching the movie. We’re Discussing Comics. We’re discussing WONDER WOMAN! Episode 53 features reviews, commentary, and more. Featuring Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, Lee Shackleford, and Sergio Lugo, II.
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Episode 53: Review and Commentary on Wonder Woman, the Movie
Discussing WhoJoin us as we review our own thoughts leading up to the Patty Jenkins directed film. Then, listen in on our conversations immediately before and after watching the movie. We're Discussing Comics. We're discussing WONDER WOMAN! Episode 53 features reviews, commentary, and more. Featuring Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, Lee Shackleford, and Sergio Lugo, II.
About the Episode
The weight of the DC Movie Universe fell upon the shoulders of Gal Gadot. Were fans ready for a woman to serve as the main character of a superhero movie? Would Wonder Woman gross fifty million in the first week? Or, would Wonder Woman fall victim to the dark and dismal portrayals that brought Boredom instead of Justice to Superman V. Batman? Would Diana be stranded on Themyscira or would she, after over 75 years, finally defeat naysayers and become the Queen of Superhero movies?
Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Connie Nielsen, and more. The movie is directed by Patty Jenkins. Story by Allen Heinberg and Jason Fuchs. Screenplay by Heinberg. Zack Snyder, the director of Superman V. Batman, Dawn of Justice (Boredom), also receives story credentials.
To listen and watch the Nerdist Wonder Woman video, visit Nerdist.com or check out the video on YouTube. Let them know Discussing Who sent you! https://youtu.be/5Dvf9TarqAU
This episode of Discussing Who is brought to you by Audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/DiscussingWho. Check out over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.
This episode features highlights from previous episodes. Those were:
Episode 05: Review of Batman V. Superman Dawn of Justice
Episode 13: Justice League, Wonder Woman, and Star Trek Beyond
Episode 30: The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2017
About the Show
Discussing Who is made possible thanks to the support from our listeners. Become a fan of the show by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, find us on Instagram, and more! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PlayerFM, Stitcher, and others!
Help others discover us by giving star ratings and/or recommending us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher.
Send your feedback via email to discussingwho@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line.
Simply dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long distance rates apply, if applicable.)
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Who knows who (or what) we will discuss next!
Kyle and Clarence will host The team will also host a Doctor Who themed panel at the Mississippi ComicCon. The MS ComicCon will be in Jackson, MS on June 24-25, 2017. Follow us on Facebook for details.
Our Hosts on Other Shows
Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following:
Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee)
The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence)
The Relativity Podcast (Lee)
Thanks to Sergio Lugo, II for his contributions to this episode. Check out Sergio on the Reality Breached podcast.
The Discussing Who team is proud to be a founding member of GRITS - Geeks Recording in the South. GRITS includes the Techpedition Podcast, DiceJunkies YouTube Channel and Podcast, Reality Breached podcast, and Discussing Who. Check out the group on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
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136 - The Feckless Monks
Arrow of Time
The fine folks at The Arrow of Time attempt to block out the overpowering radio frequencies and deliver their commentary on “The Lie of the Land,” the third installment of the Monk trilogy. We attempt to answer all those lingering questions like, “Will they use colors besides orange and blue?” or “How do you even find Walkmans these days?” and “Where is Tony Shalhoub?”For your WhoTube viewing pleasure, watch some clips of the Doctor’s more explosive moments in “Doctor Who – Live and Let Die” by Eric Storch – https://youtu.be/PW85CQMLNhk
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TDP 680: TV DOCTOR WHO 2017 EP08 - The Lie of the Land
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews The Lie of the Land" is the eighth episode of the tenth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Written by Toby Whithouse, it was broadcast on 3 June 2017 on BBC One. "The Lie of the Land" received mixed to positive reviews from television critics. Continuing on after Bill (Pearl Mackie) gives her consent to the Monks, she and Nardole(Matt Lucas) have to find a way to rescue the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) after he is imprisoned, and end the Monk's invasion of Earth. It is the third and final of three loosely connected episodes called "The Monks Trilogy". Synopsis The Monks are rulers of the Earth, and appear to have been on Earth for millions of years, guiding human development. Bill and a few others are aware of the truth: the Monks have only been present on Earth for six months. Those who hold this view are imprisoned for "memory crimes". The Doctor appears on television praising the Monks' guidance over humanity. Bill keeps herself grounded in reality by imagining that she is talking with her long-dead mother, based on pictures the Doctor gave her. Nardole, also aware of the truth, locates Bill and helps her to find the prison hulk where the Doctor is thought to be a captive. Inside, after a team of commandoes swarm inside, the Doctor tells Bill he is cooperating willingly with the Monks, believing that humanity was doomed without their guidance. Bill becomes distraught and shoots the Doctor, who appears to begin regenerating, but quickly stops. The entire scenario is revealed to have been a test by Nardole, the Doctor and the team, to make sure Bill was not under the influence of the Monks. At the university where the Doctor and Bill work, they enter the Vault to talk to Missy, who says she has encountered the Monks before. She confirms the Monks maintain control by broadcasting a signal containing the false history to their subjugated victims via the numerous statues they have built across Earth, enabled by a psychic link established through the person who originally gave "consent"; Missy claims she defeated them during her own encounter by killing that individual. The implication is that Bill must die as the one who gave consent on Earth. Believing there is another solution, the Doctor, Bill, Nardole, and the commandoes infiltrate the Monks' pyramid in London so that the Doctor can hijack their broadcast with his own mind to break the psychic transmission. In the central chamber, the Doctor attempts to link his mind to the controlling Monk, who after a struggle overpowers the Doctor. Bill intends to sacrifice herself, linking her own mind to the Monk's despite the Doctor's protests. The Monks' broadcast is replaced with images of Bill's mother, which the Doctor recognises is a strong and loving memory in Bill's mind. Humanity wakes up from the Monks' lies and revolts against them. The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole watch as the Monks abandon Earth. Sometime later, the Doctor and Bill find that most of humanity have no recollection of the Monks. In the Vault, Missy expresses remorse for those she has killed. Continuity[edit] In images showing the Monks' aid to humanity, clips from the stories "Blink", "Nightmare in Silver" and "Into the Dalek" are shown. Later a clip from the "The Pilot" was seen, as well as several still images from past episodes of the new series.[2] Magpie Electrical, which first debuted in "The Idiot's Lantern" and recurs throughout the revival series, is shown as the shop where Bill watches one of the Doctor's broadcasts.[3][4] Outside references Missy briefly plays selections from Eric Satie's Gnossienne No. 1 and Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" on her piano.[2] Production The read-through for "The Lie of the Land" took place on 11 January 2017. Filming took place, alongside the subsequent episode "Empress of Mars", from 16 January to 22 February 2017.[2] In Missy's initial scene, the visual of her eyes superimposed over a panning shot is an homage to a similar scene from the 1996 film.[2] Broadcast and reception The episode was watched by 3.01 million overnight, the series' lowest overnight rating in its history, after the rating of 3.10 million for Battlefield in 1989. This was due to the episode being placed directly against the Britain's Got Talent finale.[5] It received an AI of 82.[6] Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer) 90%[7] Rotten Tomatoes (Average Score) 6.74[7] The A.V. Club B-[8] Entertainment Weekly B[9] SFX Magazine 5/5 stars[10] IndieWire B[11] IGN 8.7 [12] New York Magazine 3/5 stars[13] Radio Times 2/5 stars[14] Daily Mirror 2/5 stars[15] "The Lie of the Land" received mixed to positive reviews, with "a number reviewers finding it the weakest story in the season so far".[16] The episode currently holds a score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, the site's consensus reading ""The Lie of the Land" closes a significant chapter for Doctor Who's tenth season -- yet leaves some major characters' fates tantalizingly open."[7]
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TDP 680: TV Doctor Who - The Lie of the Land
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews The Lie of the Land" is the eighth episode of the tenth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Written by Toby Whithouse, it was broadcast on 3 June 2017 on BBC One. "The Lie of the Land" received mixed to positive reviews from television critics. Continuing on after Bill (Pearl Mackie) gives her consent to the Monks, she and Nardole(Matt Lucas) have to find a way to rescue the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) after he is imprisoned, and end the Monk's invasion of Earth. It is the third and final of three loosely connected episodes called "The Monks Trilogy". Synopsis The Monks are rulers of the Earth, and appear to have been on Earth for millions of years, guiding human development. Bill and a few others are aware of the truth: the Monks have only been present on Earth for six months. Those who hold this view are imprisoned for "memory crimes". The Doctor appears on television praising the Monks' guidance over humanity. Bill keeps herself grounded in reality by imagining that she is talking with her long-dead mother, based on pictures the Doctor gave her. Nardole, also aware of the truth, locates Bill and helps her to find the prison hulk where the Doctor is thought to be a captive. Inside, after a team of commandoes swarm inside, the Doctor tells Bill he is cooperating willingly with the Monks, believing that humanity was doomed without their guidance. Bill becomes distraught and shoots the Doctor, who appears to begin regenerating, but quickly stops. The entire scenario is revealed to have been a test by Nardole, the Doctor and the team, to make sure Bill was not under the influence of the Monks. At the university where the Doctor and Bill work, they enter the Vault to talk to Missy, who says she has encountered the Monks before. She confirms the Monks maintain control by broadcasting a signal containing the false history to their subjugated victims via the numerous statues they have built across Earth, enabled by a psychic link established through the person who originally gave "consent"; Missy claims she defeated them during her own encounter by killing that individual. The implication is that Bill must die as the one who gave consent on Earth. Believing there is another solution, the Doctor, Bill, Nardole, and the commandoes infiltrate the Monks' pyramid in London so that the Doctor can hijack their broadcast with his own mind to break the psychic transmission. In the central chamber, the Doctor attempts to link his mind to the controlling Monk, who after a struggle overpowers the Doctor. Bill intends to sacrifice herself, linking her own mind to the Monk's despite the Doctor's protests. The Monks' broadcast is replaced with images of Bill's mother, which the Doctor recognises is a strong and loving memory in Bill's mind. Humanity wakes up from the Monks' lies and revolts against them. The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole watch as the Monks abandon Earth. Sometime later, the Doctor and Bill find that most of humanity have no recollection of the Monks. In the Vault, Missy expresses remorse for those she has killed. Continuity[edit] In images showing the Monks' aid to humanity, clips from the stories "Blink", "Nightmare in Silver" and "Into the Dalek" are shown. Later a clip from the "The Pilot" was seen, as well as several still images from past episodes of the new series.[2] Magpie Electrical, which first debuted in "The Idiot's Lantern" and recurs throughout the revival series, is shown as the shop where Bill watches one of the Doctor's broadcasts.[3][4] Outside references Missy briefly plays selections from Eric Satie's Gnossienne No. 1 and Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" on her piano.[2] Production The read-through for "The Lie of the Land" took place on 11 January 2017. Filming took place, alongside the subsequent episode "Empress of Mars", from 16 January to 22 February 2017.[2] In Missy's initial scene, the visual of her eyes superimposed over a panning shot is an homage to a similar scene from the 1996 film.[2] Broadcast and reception The episode was watched by 3.01 million overnight, the series' lowest overnight rating in its history, after the rating of 3.10 million for Battlefield in 1989. This was due to the episode being placed directly against the Britain's Got Talent finale.[5] It received an AI of 82.[6] Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Rotten Tomatoes (Tomatometer) 90%[7] Rotten Tomatoes (Average Score) 6.74[7] The A.V. Club B-[8] Entertainment Weekly B[9] SFX Magazine 5/5 stars[10] IndieWire B[11] IGN 8.7 [12] New York Magazine 3/5 stars[13] Radio Times 2/5 stars[14] Daily Mirror 2/5 stars[15] "The Lie of the Land" received mixed to positive reviews, with "a number reviewers finding it the weakest story in the season so far".[16] The episode currently holds a score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, the site's consensus reading ""The Lie of the Land" closes a significant chapter for Doctor Who's tenth season -- yet leaves some major characters' fates tantalizingly open."[7]
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Episode #65: Fake News Headquarters
The Impossible GirlsOur "Lie of the Land" discussion episode! Toby Whithouse delivered another action-packed and fun episode, and we're all about the power of love saving the day.
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Episode #65: Fake News Headquarters
The Impossible GirlsOur "Lie of the Land" discussion episode! Toby Whithouse delivered another action-packed and fun episode, and we're all about the power of love saving the day.
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Episode #65: Fake News Headquarters
The Impossible GirlsOur "Lie of the Land" discussion episode! Toby Whithouse delivered another action-packed and fun episode, and we're all about the power of love saving the day.
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Doctor Who - Ep145: Where's that reset button?
The Doctor Who Big Blue Box PodcastHey Who fans! Let’s wrap up this Monks thing but news and merch first.
The News
Patrick Ness will not be writing for Class which all but confirms we’ll not be seeing a second series, an Ice Warrior original prop from the Troughton era is found and restored and we chat through the confirmed weekly ratings for The Pyramid at the End of the World.
Merch Corner
Dalek Tat brings us some information on the recently announced Series 2 Steelbook blu ray.
“The Lie of the Land” Review
We’re at the end now so what did we think of it? We’ll break down some of the key scenes, the story overall, the characters and what we felt of the “trilogy” too. Satisfying conclusion or was it all a horrible memory?
Thank you for listening and sending in your reviews. Next week we’ll be looking at The Empress of Mars as we welcome back the Ice Warriors. Until then have a great week and remember – Allons-y!
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Whocast #346 - Spreu und Weizen
Whocast.de (Deutsche)Eine besondere Folge verlangt nach besonderen Leuten, mit denen man sie besprechen kann. Darum sind wir heute sehr froh daruber, mal wieder ein paar Kollegen aus der Podosphare im Whocast begrussen zu durfen. Neben Tim, einem weiteren Mitcaster von Mary und Raphael aus dem Grauen Rat (DEM deutschen Babylon 5 Podcast), ist das diesmal Felo, der Tim wiederum in der Film- und Serienrepublik zur Seite steht. Alles in allem waren wir uns einige und nehmen es hier vorweg - eine grossartige Folge, die viele grossartige und wichtige Themen beruhrt. Leider fur einige Zuschauer nicht greifbar oder verwirrend - aber es tut ja auch mal ganz gut, wenn sich die Spreu vom Weizen trennt (um mal im biblischen Fachjargon zu bleiben).
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The Earth Station Who Podcast Episode 159 - The Monk Saga
Earth Station WhoMary’s back! And just in time to join Mike, Mike, and Jen to review the two main parts of “The Monks Trilogy.” We will do our best to keep the Doctor and Bill from hijacking the...
Earth Station Who is a show dedicated to the culture around the BBC icon Doctor Who. Join Mike F, Mike G and Dave as we explore the 50 year history and fandom surrounding the Doctor With reviews, interviews and just general talk you never know WHO might pop up.
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The Earth Station Who Podcast Episode 159 - The Monk Saga - Earth Station Who - The ESO Broadcasting Network
Earth Station WhoMary’s back! And just in time to join Mike, Mike, and Jen to review the two main parts of “The Monks Trilogy.” We will do our best to keep the Doctor and Bill from hijacking the...
Earth Station Who is a show dedicated to the culture around the BBC icon Doctor Who. Join Mike F, Mike G and Dave as we explore the 50 year history and fandom surrounding the Doctor With reviews, interviews and just general talk you never know WHO might pop up.
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Ep 72A - The Monk Trilogy; Or, What Mister Dockery Saw
GeeklecticSurprise! It's an extra Coal Hill AV Club for yer troubles! Our own Clay Dockery, it turns out, is a theologian and a political activist, so the fact that he wasn't around for the religion story ("Extremis") and the politics story ("The Pyramid...") was kind of a shame. So, here's his expert take on the various themes these stories brought up. I think it's a fascinating listen, though I'm biased. Enjoy! (and please send feedback to podcast@coalhill.com)
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Ep 72A - The Monk Trilogy; Or, What Mister Dockery Saw
GeeklecticSurprise! It's an extra Coal Hill AV Club for yer troubles! Our own Clay Dockery, it turns out, is a theologian and a political activist, so the fact that he wasn't around for the religion story ("Extremis") and the politics story ("The Pyramid...") was kind of a shame. So, here's his expert take on the various themes these stories brought up. I think it's a fascinating listen, though I'm biased. Enjoy! (and please send feedback to podcast@coalhill.com)
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Whocast #346 - Spreu und Weizen
Whocast.de (Deutsche)Eine besondere Folge verlangt nach besonderen Leuten, mit denen man sie besprechen kann. Darum sind wir heute sehr froh daruber, mal wieder ein paar Kollegen aus der Podosphare im Whocast begrussen zu durfen. Neben Tim, einem weiteren Mitcaster von Mary und Raphael aus dem Grauen Rat (DEM deutschen Babylon 5 Podcast), ist das diesmal Felo, der Tim wiederum in der Film- und Serienrepublik zur Seite steht. Alles in allem waren wir uns einige und nehmen es hier vorweg - eine grossartige Folge, die viele grossartige und wichtige Themen beruhrt. Leider fur einige Zuschauer nicht greifbar oder verwirrend - aber es tut ja auch mal ganz gut, wenn sich die Spreu vom Weizen trennt (um mal im biblischen Fachjargon zu bleiben).
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Episode 124 - Fake News of the World!
Outpost Skaro PodcastAndy and Derek try to work out whats real or fake. And should they be voting Saxon this week?
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Gallifrey's Most Wanted -- Episode 010 "The Christmas Invasion"
Gallifrey's Most Wanted PodcastFor the first time, many New Who fans experienced a Regeneration when the Ninth Doctor gave way to his Tenth incarnation, played by David Tennant. Rose returns home with a strange looking man who insists he is the Doctor, before he passes out. Now the Earth is under attack by an alien race, and the Doctor can't be roused. Prime Minister Harriet Jones and UNIT try to handle the menace on their own, and Rose even gives it a go, but the Doctor wakes up just in time to play the role of Earth's Champion, even as he tries to figure out who he is this go-round.
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Gallifrey's Most Wanted -- Episode 010 "The Christmas Invasion"
Gallifrey's Most Wanted PodcastFor the first time, many New Who fans experienced a Regeneration when the Ninth Doctor gave way to his Tenth incarnation, played by David Tennant. Rose returns home with a strange looking man who insists he is the Doctor, before he passes out. Now the Earth is under attack by an alien race, and the Doctor can't be roused. Prime Minister Harriet Jones and UNIT try to handle the menace on their own, and Rose even gives it a go, but the Doctor wakes up just in time to play the role of Earth's Champion, even as he tries to figure out who he is this go-round.
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Commentary: Doctor Who - The Lie Of The Land
The Cultdom CollectiveDave, Mike and Ian are keeping busy trying to hide Dave's wine stash, Mikes video games and Ian's Collectors Edition Joke books out of the clutches of the Monks this week... pausing for a rest to get the word out to the rest of the population via this weeks Commentary: Doctor Who - The Lie Of The Land
