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On Saturday, 23 November 2013 the BBC aired "The Day of the Doctor" in celebration of the the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who. The program was broadcast in a record breaking 94 countries across 6 continents and on 1500 cinema screens. On this episode of Playing Doctor SPOILERS! we take a "moment" to talk about the anniversary special and give our thoughts on "The Day of the Doctor".

Warning, there be SPOILERS ahead.

An Adventure in Space and Time: A docudrama set in 1963 telling the story of Doctor Who‘s first episodes.
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In this week’s episode we revisit that menace to the universe with our Cybermen Adversary Archive 4. This time we review the First Doctor’s final appearance in The Tenth Planet. Then, a look at the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa story, Spare Parts, by Big Finish.

Also, a look at the news of the week including the recent exciting announcement about Series 8.

And, of course, your feedback!

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This week's Extra! is a first for us--a LIVE show! The gracious powers-that-be at Chicago TARDIS let us do our thing--in person! Join Erika, Liz, Lynne, and special guest Jennifer Kelly (programming director of the con) as we review what we enjoyed about the convention, marvel at how weird it is to see each other while we're talking, and discuss lots of audience-supplied mini-topics! This was oodles of fun, and we hope we get a chance to do it again sometime.

Thanks to everyone who came to the show for making it such fun!

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This week's Extra! is a first for us--a LIVE show! The gracious powers-that-be at Chicago TARDIS let us do our thing--in person! Join Erika, Liz, Lynne, and special guest Jennifer Kelly (programming director of the con) as we review what we enjoyed about the convention, marvel at how weird it is to see each other while we're talking, and discuss lots of audience-supplied mini-topics! This was oodles of fun, and we hope we get a chance to do it again sometime.

Thanks to everyone who came to the show for making it such fun!

^E

This week's Extra! is a first for us--a LIVE show! The gracious powers-that-be at Chicago TARDIS let us do our thing--in person! Join Erika, Liz, Lynne, and special guest Jennifer Kelly (programming director of the con) as we review what we enjoyed about the convention, marvel at how weird it is to see each other while we're talking, and discuss lots of audience-supplied mini-topics! This was oodles of fun, and we hope we get a chance to do it again sometime.

Thanks to everyone who came to the show for making it such fun!

^E

Join James, Stephen and Ian as they get together to talk about….well, it’s a geek-out so anything’s on the cards.  It’s only natural however that the conversation heads in the direction of reviewing the 50^th Anniversary year.  All three attended the Celebration at the Excel so that gets a review along with a chat about all the other celebratory events that have taken place .   In all the excitement, a lone voice dares to say; yes Doctor Who has taken over television – but has there been enough of the actual flagship show itself?  Would we have traded the Afterparty and The Science of Doctor Who for another episode of the show itself?  Hmmm.

Next week – it’s BACK!  Yes, it’s our Christmas Quiz!!

Join James, Stephen and Ian as they get together to talk about….well, it’s a geek-out so anything’s on the cards.  It’s only natural however that the conversation heads in the direction of reviewing the 50^th Anniversary year.  All three attended the Celebration at the Excel so that gets a review along with a chat about all the other celebratory events that have taken place .   In all the excitement, a lone voice dares to say; yes Doctor Who has taken over television – but has there been enough of the actual flagship show itself?  Would we have traded the Afterparty and The Science of Doctor Who for another episode of the show itself?  Hmmm.

Next week – it’s BACK!  Yes, it’s our Christmas Quiz!!

We take on 1985's 'Attack of the Cybermen', starring Colin Baker before he was good. Warning: Contains Sarah Greene.

We take on 1985's 'Attack of the Cybermen', starring Colin Baker before he was good. Warning: Contains Sarah Greene.

The DOCTOR WHO 50th Anniversary celebration continues on the Mutter's Spiral Podcast!  This time, John & Will tackle Mark Gatiss's sublime "An Adventure in Space & Time" as well as Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann & a cast of thousands (Smith!  Tennant! Coleman!  Moffat! Georgia Tennant! BARROWMAN!) in the delightful confection "The Five-ish Doctors: Reboot".  Tears and laughs abound as we discuss what we enjoyed AND learned from both of these anniversary "gifts" to fans.  We'll also cover some other Who-related media (Brian Cox special, BBC 3 after party) and Sherlock news, and there's of course trivia - even questions going in both directions this week!  Please take a listen!

The DOCTOR WHO 50th Anniversary celebration continues on the Mutter's Spiral Podcast! This time, John & Will tackle Mark Gatiss's sublime "An Adventure in Space & Time" as well as Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann & a cast of thousands (Smith! Tennant! Coleman! Moffat! Georgia Tennant! BARROWMAN!) in the delightful confection "The Five-ish Doctors: Reboot". Tears and laughs abound as we discuss what we enjoyed AND learned from both of these anniversary "gifts" to fans. We'll also cover some other Who-related media (Brian Cox special, BBC 3 after party) and Sherlock news, and there's of course trivia - even questions going in both directions this week! Please take a listen!

This week we take a break from the 50th festivities to bring you an episode out of its time (we recorded it in the past and make occasional dated comments about the 50th happening soon). Listen as Matt is joined by podcasters Kate and Heather with their take on David Tennant, ’cause there’s always more to talk about with this gentleman, ALWAYS MORE!

The break songs in this episode are “Turn To Stone” by ELO, and “Alien 8″ by Lagwagon.

For your WhoTube viewing pleasure check out this sensational tribute loaded with feels called “Doctor Who David Tennant (It Was My Way)” by Seduff.

http://youtu.be/D5VxRGkeQI

This one's a possible SPOILER if you've been avoiding the press for "The Time of the Doctor," as we talk about the nature of Matt Smith's upcoming regeneration.

Statspocalypse! Yes, in a moment that Warren has feared since the inception of Radio Free Skaro, the 50th Anniversary generated stats to such a degree that they may have become sentient and declared war on humanity. And despite Warren’s hatred of the Devil Numbers, Radio Free Skaro gave you, the listener, comprehensive coverage of viewing figures, iPlayer requests, and other such pointless spreadsheetery.

But it wasn’t all stats (thankfully)! News of Other Doctor dollies, in-depth articles on 3D and the Radiophonic Workshop and more besides peppered the news list, leading up to the main event, the Missing Episodes panel from Chicago TARDIS, featuring Ed Stradling and Dan Hall of the DVD range and our own Steven as moderator. Note to Gallifrey Base users: Try not to divine rumour and nonsense from the facts and statements of truth in said panel. That is all. Thank you and good day! (puts on bowler hat, storms off stage left)

Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

Statspocalypse! Yes, in a moment that Warren has feared since the inception of Radio Free Skaro, the 50th Anniversary generated stats to such a degree that they may have become sentient and declared war on humanity. And despite Warren’s hatred of the Devil Numbers, Radio Free Skaro gave you, the listener, comprehensive coverage of viewing figures, iPlayer requests, and other such pointless spreadsheetery.

But it wasn’t all stats (thankfully)! News of Other Doctor dollies, in-depth articles on 3D and the Radiophonic Workshop and more besides peppered the news list, leading up to the main event, the Missing Episodes panel from Chicago TARDIS, featuring Ed Stradling and Dan Hall of the DVD range and our own Steven as moderator. Note to Gallifrey Base users: Try not to divine rumour and nonsense from the facts and statements of truth in said panel. That is all. Thank you and good day! (puts on bowler hat, storms off stage left)

Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com