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TDP 234: Sarah Jane Smith @ Big Finish 1.5 Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre
Tin Dog PodcastTechnical Details Cast: Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith); Jeremy James (Josh); Patricia Maynard (Miss Winters); Sadie Miller (Natalie Redfern); Robin Bowerman (Harris); Louise Faulkner (Wendy Jennings); Peter Miles (Dr. Brandt); Toby Longworth (Taxi Driver); Mark Donovan (Taxi Driver) Writer: Peter Anghelides Recorded: 26 February 2002 Director: Gary Russell Released: 7 November 2002 Music: Davy Darlington No. of Discs: 1 Sound Design: Davy Darlington Duration 67' 21" Cover Art: Lee Binding Production Code: SJ05 ISBN: 1-903654-96-3 Synopsis A bio-warfare scandal from the 1940s takes Sarah to a remote island in the Indian Ocean. She pursues the scoop with a fellow journalist from her former company, Planet 3. But why won’t she contact her friends back in the UK? The more she investigates the story, the less Sarah recognises that she is the story. Josh and Natalie discover that Sarah has been searching for pursuers in the rear-view mirror for so long that she hasn’t noticed who’s now in the driving seat. A long way from home, and far from safe, will Sarah see the dangers in her present and the enemies from her past - before it’s too late?
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DWO WhoCast - #232 - Doctor Who Podcast
DWO WhoCastIn this weeks episode of the DWO WhoCast... So, The Face Of Evil... Mid-Tom, the first Leela story, the first written by Chris Boucher. How well did all this come together? Dave and Siobhan have a look see at the forthcoming DVD release from 2|Entertain.
Also theres a bit of news including the DWO Minecraft server.
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MHC #65 Underworld (Gally 23 Edition) 15.17-20
Mostly Harmless Cutaway358 days until the next Gally 24!
GALLY:
- Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway featuring Eric, Josh, and a podcest cast of many! Join us at Saturday night Lobbycon at Gally 23 as we delve into the story where Louise Jameson decided she was finished with Doctor Who, Underworld!
- Special thanks to friend of the show Gary Russell (@twilightstreets) for helping us get the ball rolling!
- Intro courtesy of Yee Jee Tso, the Asian Child himself! What a stand-up guy.
WARNING:
- This discussion contains miscellaneous Sherlock, Torchwood, new WHO, and Classic SPOILERS pertaining to Doctor Who. If you are 100% spoilerphobic to New & Classic epsiodes not yet seen, do not complain to us. This episode is MOSTLY HARMLESS & contains EXPLICIT terms and as always expect strokes of innuendo throughout.
LINKS:
- Simon: @harries71
- Sean: @tardistavern
- Erik: @sjcaustenite
- Steven: @Legopolis
- Erika: @HollyGoDarkly
- Christopher: @dubbayoo
- Nancy: @twillian
- Paul: @KungFuYoda
- Pete: @beastmasterpete
- Dan: @capricorn_one
- Phil Ford: @philfordesq
- Man w/the long white hair???
DISCLAIMER:
- Easter Egg for this episode features our orginal MHC #65 recorded Thursday morning, the rest of which was unfortunately lost forever.
- COMING SOON: MHC #66 The Pharos Project live from LobbyCon...
DON'T PANIC
Host/Producer: Eric
Email: EscoWHO ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Twitter: @Bullitt33 / @BullittWHO
Blog: bullitt33tvblog.wordpress.comCo-host: Josh
Email: whomeJZ ~at~ yahoo ~dot~com
Twitter: @whomeJZCoverart/Sketch Artist: Julian aka 'Louis Blair'
Email: samwisewise ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Twitter: @JLB_Tosche
deviantART: type40productions.deviantart.com
HitchikersCutaway: mostlyharmless.freevar.com
The 2am Show: twoamshow.libsyn.comCo-hostess: Cat
Email: fancyfembot ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Twitter: @fancyfembot
Facebook: facebook.com/fancyfembot
Sci-Fi Party Line: scifipartyline.com
Sci-Fi Party Line News Network: scifipartyline.netMostly Harmless Cutaway
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
Twitter: @DoctorWhoMHC
Tumblr: doctorwhomhc.tumblr.com
Facebook: Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless CutawayFrequent Special Guest: Sean H. (@tardistavern)
Anonymous cold open by Emily K. (@emilyooo)
MHC Theme created by E.A. Escamilla
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MHC #65 Underworld [Gally 23 Edition] 15.17-20
Mostly Harmless Cutaway358 days until the next Gally 24!
GALLY:
- Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway featuring Eric, Josh, and a podcest cast of many! Join us at Saturday night Lobbycon at Gally 23 as we delve into the story where Louise Jameson decided she was finished with Doctor Who, Underworld!
- Special thanks to friend of the show Gary Russell (@twilightstreets) for helping us get the ball rolling!
- Intro courtesy of Yee Jee Tso, the Asian Child himself! What a stand-up guy.
WARNING:
- This discussion contains miscellaneous Sherlock, Torchwood, new WHO, and Classic SPOILERS pertaining to Doctor Who. If you are 100% spoilerphobic to New & Classic epsiodes not yet seen, do not complain to us. This episode is MOSTLY HARMLESS & contains EXPLICIT terms and as always expect strokes of innuendo throughout.
LINKS:
- Simon: @harries71
- Sean: @tardistavern
- Erik: @sjcaustenite
- Steven: @Legopolis
- Erika: @HollyGoDarkly
- Christopher: @dubbayoo
- Nancy: @twillian
- Paul: @KungFuYoda
- Pete: @beastmasterpete
- Dan: @capricorn_one
- Phil Ford: @philfordesq
- Man w/the long white hair???
DISCLAIMER:
- Easter Egg for this episode features our orginal MHC #65 recorded Thursday morning, the rest of which was unfortunately lost forever.
- COMING SOON: MHC #66 The Pharos Project live from LobbyCon...
DON'T PANIC
Host/Producer: Eric
Email: EscoWHO ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Twitter: @Bullitt33 / @BullittWHO
Blog: bullitt33tvblog.wordpress.comCo-host: Josh
Email: whomeJZ ~at~ yahoo ~dot~com
Twitter: @whomeJZCoverart/Sketch Artist: Julian aka 'Louis Blair'
Email: samwisewise ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Twitter: @JLB_Tosche
deviantART: type40productions.deviantart.com
HitchikersCutaway: mostlyharmless.freevar.com
The 2am Show: twoamshow.libsyn.comCo-hostess: Cat
Email: fancyfembot ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Twitter: @fancyfembot
Facebook: facebook.com/fancyfembot
Sci-Fi Party Line: scifipartyline.com
Sci-Fi Party Line News Network: scifipartyline.netMostly Harmless Cutaway
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
Twitter: @DoctorWhoMHC
Tumblr: doctorwhomhc.tumblr.com
Facebook: Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless CutawayFrequent Special Guest: Sean H. (@tardistavern)
Anonymous cold open by Emily K. (@emilyooo)
MHC Theme created by E.A. Escamilla
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Commentary: Life on Mars Series 2 Episode 6
The Cultdom CollectiveDave, Mike and Ian drive around the streets of Manchester looking for some Garabaldi's and a bottle of Lucozade to go with this weeks Commentary: Life on Mars Series 2 Episode 6 (UK)
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Episode 56: SFX Weekender Dregs
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn scrapes the barrel and brings you previously rejected content from the SFX Weekender.
The Pharos Project: http://thepharosproject.libsyn.com
http://badwilf.co.uk
badwilf@yahoo.com
Martyn: @BadWilf
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Commentary: Life on Mars Series 2 Episode 6
The Cultdom CollectiveDave, Mike and Ian drive around the streets of Manchester looking for some Garabaldi's and a bottle of Lucozade to go with this weeks Commentary: Life on Mars Series 2 Episode 6 (UK)
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Commentary: Life on Mars Series 2 Episode 6
The Cultdom CollectiveDave, Mike and Ian drive around the streets of Manchester looking for some Garabaldi's and a bottle of Lucozade to go with this weeks Commentary: Life on Mars Series 2 Episode 6 (UK)
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Commentary: Life on Mars Series 2 Episode 6
The Cultdom CollectiveDave, Mike and Ian drive around the streets of Manchester looking for some Garabaldi's and a bottle of Lucozade to go with this weeks Commentary: Life on Mars Series 2 Episode 6 (UK)
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FRS 37: 'Tooth and Claw' David Tennant
Fast Return SwitchYa know, I thought thinks would quieten down after last weeks cowboys but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Werewolf! Ninja Monks! Queen Vicky! This episode has EVERYTHING!
Except Cowboys.
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Geek Invasion: The SFX Weekender 2012
Geek SyndicateThe GS crew were out in serious force at the SFX Weekender event this year. Did you spot us all? Well one week later Barry and his syndicated geeks Amy, Ant, Clover, Dion, Matt (The Grampus) and Phil got back around the mic to talk through our experiences in North Wales, good and bad. You'll find out what it's really like to attend one of the best geek Events in Britain, how to survive it and how to get the best bang for your buck.
The episode is a biggie so clear your schedules or, if you'd prefer, nibble us piecemeal as we wade through the major events, guest stars and surprise hits of the show.
Along the way we don hotpants, duck time-travelling ninjas, achieve total-toilet-ambush and discover the voice of a sex-god... among many other treats.
We mention YouTube videos that have since become available, so you can see some of the delights on offer. Click here to see a bunch of them.
The Weekender is truly an event to be experienced. Join us here to help relive the great times you had, or see what you missed out on. Either way, hopefully we will see you all there in 2013.
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Geek Invasion: The SFX Weekender 2012
Geek SyndicateThe GS crew were out in serious force at the SFX Weekender event this year. Did you spot us all? Well one week later Barry and his syndicated geeks Amy, Ant, Clover, Dion, Matt (The Grampus) and Phil got back around the mic to talk through our experiences in North Wales, good and bad. You'll find out what it's really like to attend one of the best geek Events in Britain, how to survive it and how to get the best bang for your buck.
The episode is a biggie so clear your schedules or, if you'd prefer, nibble us piecemeal as we wade through the major events, guest stars and surprise hits of the show.
Along the way we don hotpants, duck time-travelling ninjas, achieve total-toilet-ambush and discover the voice of a sex-god... among many other treats.
We mention YouTube videos that have since become available, so you can see some of the delights on offer. Click here to see a bunch of them.
The Weekender is truly an event to be experienced. Join us here to help relive the great times you had, or see what you missed out on. Either way, hopefully we will see you all there in 2013.
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Review of The Sunmakers (4th Doctor) Doctor Who DVD Release
Talking WhoFrom Talking Who Episode 11, Elisar and Sean take a look at the DVD release of the 4th Doctor story The Sunmakers by Robert Holmes. Watch the full uncut episode on our YouTube channel.
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Earth Station One Episode 99: And So It Begins
Earth Station OneThis week, Bobby Nash takes command and we travel to deep space to visit the station known as the “last, best hope for peace.” The name of the place is Babylon 5! Writer Van Allen Plexico joins the crew to discuss this landmark series. We also strap Tommy Hancock and Matthew Moring to the Geek … Continue reading
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Episode 62: Gallifrey 23
The TARDIS TavernThis past weekend marked the 23rd Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles and, once again, we attended the festivities with hopes of bringing the fun to those of our listeners who could not make it. We were a bit more successful this year than last year (which was more like The Lost Weekend than a Doctor Who convention), and on Saturday night we hosted an impromptu "live recording" in our room. Free booze was provided, thus attendance was somewhat decent.
Our guests included our own roving reporter Andre Tessier (@AndreT_NY), Paul and Pete of The Pharos Project podcast (@KungFuYoda and @beastmasterpete respectivley), Nicole (@boozeleprechaun), Sarah (@sourcitruslady), Melissa (@Bellaira), John (Twitter handle unknown at this time, but we bet he has one), our friend Bob from Houston, and our hotel neighbors Miranda and Sam who came crossplaying as the Seventh Doctor and Ace.
In the coming months we hope to present you with a bit more that we collected from Gallifrey, but for now sit back and relax and listen to our impressions of the first two days.
Facebook, GetGlue, blah blah blah, you know the drill. Follow us on Twitter at @tardistavern and @tardistaverntit and, as a result of our activities throughout the weekend, we will accept process of service via email at tardistavern@gmail.com.
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Episode 62: Gallifrey 23
The TARDIS TavernThis past weekend marked the 23rd Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles and, once again, we attended the festivities with hopes of bringing the fun to those of our listeners who could not make it. We were a bit more successful this year than last year (which was more like The Lost Weekend than a Doctor Who convention), and on Saturday night we hosted an impromptu "live recording" in our room. Free booze was provided, thus attendance was somewhat decent.
Our guests included our own roving reporter Andre Tessier (@AndreT_NY), Paul and Pete of The Pharos Project podcast (@KungFuYoda and @beastmasterpete respectivley), Nicole (@boozeleprechaun), Sarah (@sourcitruslady), Melissa (@Bellaira), John (Twitter handle unknown at this time, but we bet he has one), our friend Bob from Houston, and our hotel neighbors Miranda and Sam who came crossplaying as the Seventh Doctor and Ace.
In the coming months we hope to present you with a bit more that we collected from Gallifrey, but for now sit back and relax and listen to our impressions of the first two days.
Facebook, GetGlue, blah blah blah, you know the drill. Follow us on Twitter at @tardistavern and @tardistaverntit and, as a result of our activities throughout the weekend, we will accept process of service via email at tardistavern@gmail.com.
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Episode 60 - Where the @#$% Is Eric Roberts? (Gallifrey One 2012)
Traveling the Vortex
Shaun and Mel’s long awaited Gallifry One: Network 23 recap. In this episode the two will recount their trip to this year’s Doctor Who convention in California, including the good with the bad.Also, we should note there is some strong (but not too strong) language in this particular episode.
Also, a look at this week’s news, and of course your feedback.
Enjoy!
Gallifrey One’s official website
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Pharos Project 87: The Dog Ate Our Homework
The Pharos Project PodcastLos Angeles in February. A large clutch of Whovians. It must be Gally.
Featuring the talents of:
@KungFuYoda @beastmasterpete @twillian @batmasterson @natalien @dubbayoo @freyburg @Legopolis @xjdeex @sourcitruslady @sjcaustenite @HollyGoDarkly @capricorn_one
Email: pharos.project@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook: The Pharos Project Group page.
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Top 5 WORST Sonic the Hedgehog Gimmicks
MrTARDIS Reviews
Episode 5 - Top 5 WORST Sonic Gimmicks Over the years Sonic Team has implemented pointless and unnecessary gimmicks. Trilbee takes a look at the top 5 WORST. Why can't SEGA just leave well enough alone? Sonic the Hedgehog belongs to SEGA Title Card by: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheEmeraldShines
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Trilbee Gaming - Ep 4: Choose Your Side
MrTARDIS Reviews
Episode 4: Choose Your Side Trilbee offers his perspective on the console wars and whether or not he has any regrets. And don't forget to follow Trilbee on Twitter!: @TrilbeeReviews This video is for critical and educational purposes only. The pictures and music belong to their respective owners.
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #126 - John Nathan-Turner retrospective Part 1
The Doctor Who PodcastAs everyone comes down off their post-Gallifrey 23 buzz, the team at The Doctor Who Podcast embarks on a mini project - over the next two episodes we will be looking at the era of John Nathan-Turner, the longest serving producer of Doctor Who, and a figure that has been the subject of equal parts [...]
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #126 - John Nathan-Turner retrospective Part 1
The Doctor Who PodcastAs everyone comes down off their post-Gallifrey 23 buzz, the team at The Doctor Who Podcast embarks on a mini project - over the next two episodes we will be looking at the era of John Nathan-Turner, the longest serving producer of Doctor Who, and a figure that has been the subject of equal parts [...]
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #126 - John Nathan-Turner retrospective Part 1
The Doctor Who PodcastAs everyone comes down off their post-Gallifrey 23 buzz, the team at The Doctor Who Podcast embarks on a mini project – over the next two episodes we will be looking at the era of John Nathan-Turner, the longest serving producer of Doctor Who, and a figure that has been the subject of equal parts [...]
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Bigger on the Inside - Episode 83
Bigger on the InsideIn "Time and The Rani," Sylvester McCoy, the final classic-era Doctor, makes his not-so-grand debut by wearing a Colin Baker wig, pratfalling, playing the spoons, screwing up common phrases, and stopping The Rani by letting her escape. Also, Dan has feelings about the opening credits (and they're not warm or fuzzy), and an old friend returns to the show.
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Doctor Who's Dorium (Simon Fisher-Becker) exclusive interview for Talking Who
Talking WhoHighlight's from Talking Who Episode 10 in which we interviewed Simon Fisher-Becker who played Dorium Maldovar in Series 5 and Series 6 of Doctor Who. How was he cast as the blue man? Which famous film character was his inspiration and who is his favourite Doctor Who?
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Article 36.2: We Survived Gallifrey One (again)
Articles of the Shadow ProclamationWell, we survived Gallifrey One 2012! And we have even all made it home safely. So, before I fall over and sleep in my own bed, here's the podcast from the final day at Gally.
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Future Time Lord Podcast: Episode 1
Future Time LordThe very first episode of the newest Doctor Who podcast! We will bring you the latest news about Doctor Who, new episode commentaries, and general musings from the world of fandom. This episode covers the 2012 Gallifrey One: Network 23 convention.
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The 20mb Doctor Who Podcast #100
The 20mb Doctor Who PodcastOUR BIG 100th EPISODE CELEBRATION
WITH SPECIAL GUEST FRAZER HINES
I make no apologies for the episode being 2 hours and 40 minutes long as it is our 10oth episode and we are going to party!
Dr Phill Serna from Adventures in Time Space and Music begins our shin-dig with an wonderful analysis of our theme tune ‘Three Guitars Mood 2′.
Alicia and Adam have a look at news, Facebook and eBay and engage in some random chat. Also there are some listener chosen clips from earlier episodes.
Isabella talks about next week’s review episode, ‘Father’s Day’ and her school project plus there is a short “song”.
Then Frazer Hines joins Adam, Ben, Rhys, Kirby and Robert for a long chin wag about his career, Doctor Who et cetera. After Frazer leaves we have the top 30 Doctor Who podcasts and audio feedback from Mary Lang, Mr M and Ian Kirk. Written feedback from Richard Kulp and Alan Butcher.
Special thanks to Chuck Greers and Toby Hadoke.
Thank you all for continuing to listen and support the show.
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Radio Free Skaro #298 - Knights of Jaffa
Radio Free SkaroOur Gallifrey One coverage concludes for another year as we chat with some gentlemen who played integral roles in launching Doctor Who in the 1960s and 1990s. First up, Ian Chesterton, Sir Ian, Knight of Jaffa himself, the amazing William Russell joins Steven and Ken Deep in reminiscing about what Doctor Who and TV production in general was like in the early days of the programme. Following that, An Unearthly Child and Marco Polo director Waris Hussein outlines his role in helping to create the longest running science fiction show ever. Fast forward three decades to the 1996 Fox TV Movie, the brainchild of Philip Segal, who discusses the many pitfalls that he encountered to get the 8th Doctor's only televised adventure brought to our screens. And finally, we catch up with friend of the show Phil Ford about aliens, wizards, and tequila. And stay tuned at the end to hear Radio Free Skaro's plans for the next few months while we wait for new Doctor Who!
Thanks to everyone who we met and those who we met again at Gally this year, and thanks to you, dear listener, for tuning in to our coverage. An utterly unforgettable weekend, and we're already looking forward to coming back next year!
Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com
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Radio Free Skaro #298 - Knights of Jaffa
Radio Free SkaroOur Gallifrey One coverage concludes for another year as we chat with some gentlemen who played integral roles in launching Doctor Who in the 1960s and 1990s. First up, Ian Chesterton, Sir Ian, Knight of Jaffa himself, the amazing William Russell joins Steven and Ken Deep in reminiscing about what Doctor Who and TV production in general was like in the early days of the programme. Following that, An Unearthly Child and Marco Polo director Waris Hussein outlines his role in helping to create the longest running science fiction show ever. Fast forward three decades to the 1996 Fox TV Movie, the brainchild of Philip Segal, who discusses the many pitfalls that he encountered to get the 8th Doctor's only televised adventure brought to our screens. And finally, we catch up with friend of the show Phil Ford about aliens, wizards, and tequila. And stay tuned at the end to hear Radio Free Skaro's plans for the next few months while we wait for new Doctor Who!
Thanks to everyone who we met and those who we met again at Gally this year, and thanks to you, dear listener, for tuning in to our coverage. An utterly unforgettable weekend, and we're already looking forward to coming back next year!
Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com
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TDP 233: The Robots of Death (Story Three from the new box set)
Tin Dog Podcastreprinted from wikipedia with thanks and repect The Robots of Death is the fifth serial of the 14th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from 29 January to 19 February 1977. Plot On a distant planet, a huge sandminer vehicle, Storm Mine 4, is slowly scraping the surface of a vast, barren desert in search of precious minerals. The sandminer is manned by nine humans and numerous robots - black 'Dums' that cannot speak, pale green 'Vocs', and a silver 'Super Voc' which controls all the 'Dums' and 'Vocs'. The robots conduct a routine scan of the area and locate a large sandstorm, which the humans decide to pursue, as the storm will bring heavier minerals to the surface. One of the humans, a meteorologist called Chub, goes to collect an instrument package to place into his weather balloon to study the storm. However, he is later found strangled. At about this time, the TARDIS materialises in one of the scoops. After the Doctor and Leela emerge from the TARDIS, it is removed by a large mechanical arm as it is blocking the scoop. Later, the Doctor and Leela are brought out of the scoop by two robots and locked in a room. The Doctor uses his sonic screwdriver to unlock the door, and goes in search of the TARDIS, while Leela finds Chub's body being taken away by some robots. The human crew suspects the two time travellers of murdering Chub, and tensions increase when it is found that they have left the room in which they were locked. By the time they are both recaptured, the Doctor has found a second dead man (Kerril), and Leela has found both a third dead man (Cass) and a 'Dum' robot which can secretly speak. Commander Uvanov orders them to be locked up in the robot storage bay, on suspicion of killing all three humans. One of the humans, Poul, believes the Doctor and Leela to be innocent, so he frees them and shows them where Chub was murdered. There, the Doctor convinces Poul that a robot may have killed the mineralogist. While this is happening, a woman named Zilda is murdered, and Poul - sent to the room to investigate Zilda's accusations of murder against Commander Uvanov over a tannoy system - finds the Commander standing over Zilda's body and has him confined to his quarters for murdering Zilda. The sandminer's engines begin to run out of control, threatening the vehicle with destruction. It is found that Borg, the human responsible for controlling power to the motors, has been viciously strangled, and the controls have been sabotaged. The Doctor saves the miner by cutting off the power to the motors, while a man named Dask repairs the damaged controls so that the miner can continue on its way. The Doctor goes to see the 'Dum' robot that Leela claimed could speak, D84. The robot reveals that it and Poul are undercover agents for the mining company, who were placed on board the miner as a precaution to threats of a robot revolution by a scientist called Taren Capel, who was raised by robots. D84 itself is unique in the fact that it can function autonomously from Super Voc SV7's commands, and appears to possess a high level of logical reasoning. The Doctor and D84 search the miner for proof that Taren Capel is on board, and find a secret workshop where the robots' programming has been changed to enable them to kill humans. The Doctor arranges for all the remaining humans to go to the command deck. Dask shuts down all of the robots whose programming has not been changed, leaving just the killer robots and D84 operational. Dask is later revealed to be the mad scientist Taren Capel, intent on 'releasing [his] 'brothers' (the robots) from bondage to human dross' and 'programming them with an ambition to rule the world'. Taren Capel orders his modified robots to destroy the remaining humans and the Doctor and Leela. Leela shows the Doctor a damaged robot in the storage bay with its hand covered in blood - which the Doctor reasons is Borg's, guessing that Borg sabotaged the engine controls in a suicidal attempt to destroy the miner and all the killer robots on board. The Doctor dismantles the damaged robot and creates a final deactivator - a device that will destroy any still functioning robots at close range. The Doctor hides Leela in Taren's workshop with a canister of helium gas, telling her to release it slowly when Taren comes in. The Doctor hopes that this will change Taren's voice, so his robots - unable to recognise him - won't obey his orders. Taren arrives and damages D84, but the robot is able to activate the Doctor's device to destroy a killer robot, knowingly sacrificing itself in the process. Leela releases the helium gas, causing Taren's voice to become high-pitched and squeaky, and Taren is killed by SV7 when it fails to identify his voice. The Doctor then destroys SV7 with a laser probe. The robot threat over, and a rescue ship coming to collect the surviving humans, the Doctor and Leela return to the TARDIS and leave the sandminer. [edit] Continuity This story reveals the Doctor's immunity to the vocal-altering effects of helium. It is not clear why though. The BBC Books spin-off novel Corpse Marker by Chris Boucher is a sequel to this serial, as is Robophobia, a Seventh Doctor audio play by Nicholas Briggs. There's also the independently produced Kaldor City audio plays, not featuring the Doctor. This serial marks the final appearance of the wood-panelled secondary TARDIS console room. The audio story Empathy Games gives a possible explanation for its loss. [edit] Production Serial details by episode EpisodeBroadcast dateRun timeViewership (in millions) "Part One" 29 January 1977 24:06 12.8 "Part Two" 5 February 1977 24:15 12.4 "Part Three" 12 February 1977 23:51 13.1 "Part Four" 19 February 1977 23:42 12.6 [1][2][3] Early titles for the script included "Planet of the Robots" and "The Storm-mine Murders". The ship main cabin set was originally used in the 4th Doctor story Planet of Evil.[citation needed] [edit] Cast notes See also: List of guest appearances in Doctor Who Russell Hunter was allegedly cast against the intention of the script, which implied that Commander Uvanov should be a physically imposing man, much in the mould of an eighteenth century sailing master. David Collings, who plays Poul, previously appeared as Vorus in Revenge of the Cybermen and would later appear as Mawdryn in Mawdryn Undead as well as an alternative incarnation of the Doctor in the Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who Unbound audio drama Full Fathom Five. Pamela Salem, who plays Toos, had provided voice work in the preceding story The Face of Evil and would later appear as Professor Rachel Jensen in Remembrance of the Daleks. David Bailie went on to play the Celestial Toymaker in the audio plays The Nightmare Fair and Solitaire. [edit] Outside references The murder plotline owes a great deal to Agatha Christie; notably Ten Little Indians and The Mousetrap. The treatment of robots in this serial has many intentional nods to Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics. The villain of the story is named Taren Capel, which is a reference to Karel Capek,[4] who is credited with first coining the word "robot". Uvanov's name is a reference to Isaac Asimov,[citation needed] while Poul is a reference to the science fiction writer Poul Anderson.[4] The script several times refers to Robophobia (the irrational fear of robots) as 'Grimwade's Syndrome', an inside joke reference to Peter Grimwade, a production assistant who directed some of the filmed scenes in the episode. Grimwade had frequently lamented that he was always working on material involving robots. [edit] In print A novelisation of this serial, written by Terrance Dicks, was published by Target Books in May 1979. This novelisation was the shortest and notable for featuring the character of Cass attending a meeting after being murdered in the previous chapter. Doctor Who book Doctor Who and the Robots of Death Series Target novelisations Release number 53 Writer Terrance Dicks Publisher Target Books Cover artist John Geary ISBN 0-426-20061-6 Release date 24 May 1979 Preceded by ' Followed by ' [edit] VHS and DVD releases This story was released on VHS in omnibus format in April 1986 and in episodic format in February 1995. It was released on DVD on 13 November 2000. A special edition of the DVD, with new bonus features, is to be released in the uk on 13 February 2012 in the third of the ongoing Revisitations DVD box sets. [edit] References ^ Shaun Lyon et al. (2007-03-31). "The Robots of Death". Outpost Gallifrey. Archived from the original on 2008-07-31. Retrieved 2008-08-30. ^ "The Robots of Death". Doctor Who Reference Guide. Retrieved 2008-08-30. ^ Sullivan, Shannon (2007-08-07). "The Robots of Death". A Brief History of Time Travel. Retrieved 2008-08-30. ^ a b Cornell, Paul; Day, Martin; Topping, Keith (1995). "90 'The Robots of Death'". Doctor Who: The Discontinuity Guide. London: Doctor Who Books. p. 205. ISBN 0 426 20442 5. [edit] External links The Robots of Death at BBC Online The Robots of Death at Doctor Who: A Brief History Of Time (Travel) The Robots of Death at the Doctor Who Reference Guide Essay on The Robots of Death (contains plot detail) Fan reviews The Robots of Death reviews at Outpost Gallifrey The Robots of Death reviews at The Doctor Who Ratings Guide Target novelisation Doctor Who and the Robots of Death reviews at The Doctor Who Ratings Guide On Target — Doctor Who and the Robots of Death
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266 - Doctor Who: Podshock
Podshock
Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 266
Running time: 1:25:58Doctor Who crossing over to Star Trek, convention updates, news, feedback, and more. Hosted by Louis Trapani, and Dave Cooper.
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Gally Update 11 - Tick Tock Goes The Clock, Gally's Now A Wrap
Traveling the VortexShaun and Mel file one more update for us from their adventures at Gallifrey One’s Network 23 Doctor Who Convention in Los Angeles, California. They recap the 3 days of the convention, and offer a summery of the entire event.Be sure to check the feeds later this week for the next Episode of Traveling the Vortex. Shaun and Mel will join Keith and I for an overall Gally wrap on all of the weekends events.
Just a note, since Shaun and Mel will not return from California until late Monday, we will be recording the show on Tuesday night this week. Look for the show on Wednesday.
Enjoy!
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Gally Update 10 - I Can Haz Ribbons?
Traveling the VortexShaun and Mel joins us again from Lobbycon at Gallifrey One’s Network 23 Doctor who Convention in L.A.This time they talk about the ribbon culture that surrounds the convention every year and what you might need to do to be prepared for next year’s con.
Another update will follow on the heels of this one so stay tuned!
Enjoy!
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Krynoid Podcast 028: Terror of the Vervoids
The Krynoid Podcast"Whoever's been dumped in there has been pulverised into fragments and sent floating into space, and in my book that's murder" Yes, I think you're probably right Commodore! In the latest Krynoid podcast Jim and Martin plumb the depths and take a look at the third segment of The Trial of a Timelord a.k.a Terror of the Vervoids! It's Agatha Christie in space! People are disappearing one by one, there's a killer on the loose and rude-looking man-size plants are hiding in the ducting! Mel attempts to address the Doctor's expanding waistline, and everyone talks to each other by means of a collection of cryptic crossword clues! Any good? Join us to find out...
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Episode #2: "The Doctor's Companions"
Under The MiniscopeSarah and Andrew discuss their favorite companions of Doctors One to Four and Nine to Eleven.
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Gally Update 9 - Drezzing For The Occasion
Traveling the VortexOkay, one more tonight. Couldn’t leave the listeners hanging. Mel and Shaun check in one more time tonight with an update from Gallifrey One’s Network 23 in California.I’m sure tonight they will be exhausted, sleeping deeply, and dreaming of the fond memories they have had at this year’s convention. But, we will have more from them when they return on Monday to Kansas.
But here you are, another fine update.
Enjoy!
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Review of Paradise Towers (7th Doctor) with The Naked Scarf Podcast
Talking WhoIn this review Talking Who regular Elisar Cabrera is joined by guest reviewers Adam and Andi from The Naked Scarf Podcast to review the 7th Doctor adventure Paradise Towers starring Sylvester McCoy as The Doctor and Bonnie Langford as companion Mel. This review was broadcast as part of Talking Who Episode 12, please go to our YouTube page to watch the full and uncut episode.
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Gally Update 8 - Con + Cosplay = Happiness
Traveling the VortexOne more tonight, but more promised tomorrow. This time Mel and Shaun talk about all the great cosplaying going on at this year’s Gally.Gallifrey One’s Network 23 is wrapping tonight in sunny California, and Shaun and Mel are winding down from the big weekend. But there are more updates to come as they continue to come in and we put them together for the feed. Hope you are having fun.
Enjoy!
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Gally Update 7 - Breaking the Bank
Traveling the VortexMore gally goodness coming your way. Mel joins Shaun again fro Gallifrey One’s Network 23 Doctor Who Convention in L.A. More on their trip through the autograph lines, and rubbing elbows with the stars of Doctor Who.
Be sure to check back frequently, the updates are rolling in at a fevered pace now that the con is wrapping up.
Enjoy!
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Radio Free Skaro #297 - No More Janus Thorns
Radio Free SkaroRadio Free Skaro dives into history with Gallifrey 2012 guests starting with Louise Jameson, otherwise known as the beautiful savage Leela, Louise was an absolute delight to talk to about her tenure on the program and her many other roles, ranging from Shakespeare to soaps and everything in between. We went further back in time with Michael Troughton, the author of a new biography about his father, Patrick Troughton and then lurched forward again to speak with Richard Franklin, who played the redoubtable Captain Mike Yates. Ringing out the program was Charlie Ross, the comedian and preeminent nerd who kept all of Gallifrey laughing with his take on our favorite TV show. Finally, RFS closed out the proceedings with David and Marty Hooie of the "Hoo on Who" podcast, friends of the show and all-around fine chaps. Enjoy!
Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com
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Radio Free Skaro #297 - No More Janus Thorns
Radio Free SkaroRadio Free Skaro dives into history with Gallifrey 2012 guests starting with Louise Jameson, otherwise known as the beautiful savage Leela, Louise was an absolute delight to talk to about her tenure on the program and her many other roles, ranging from Shakespeare to soaps and everything in between. We went further back in time with Michael Troughton, the author of a new biography about his father, Patrick Troughton and then lurched forward again to speak with Richard Franklin, who played the redoubtable Captain Mike Yates. Ringing out the program was Charlie Ross, the comedian and preeminent nerd who kept all of Gallifrey laughing with his take on our favorite TV show. Finally, RFS closed out the proceedings with David and Marty Hooie of the "Hoo on Who" podcast, friends of the show and all-around fine chaps. Enjoy!
Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com
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Gally Update 6 - The Big Finish Conundrum
Traveling the VortexShaun turns in, for us another update from Gallifrey One’s Network 23 from Los Angeles, California. He is joined once again by Mel, to recount more from Saturday, and their autograph hunt. Also, a fun story about Mel on a mission to deliver wardrobe to Paul McGann and his son Jake.
My apologies to Shaun and Mel, and you the listener for posting this one so late. Shaun had it sent earlier today, but it has been a hectic Sunday.
Enjoy!
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Classic TV Press' Andy Priestner interview for Talking Who
Talking WhoIn this short podcast Elisar meets Andy Priestner of Classic TV Press who publish a series of books about the world of Doctor Who and other cult TV shows. This interview was broadcast in Talking Who Episode 13.
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Doctor Who - Who's He? #49 Love in that stranger still fearing that danger
Who's He?Right, they're doing Time And The Rani this time. Ok? They're sorry, really sorry. The boys really suffer during this one, finding not much to be happy about but manage to keep their sanity by comparing the story's characters to long forgotten 80's pop groups, Rainbow and reminiscing about chocolate bars from yesteryear. And in the news this week, more guests for confirmed for the Doctor Who Convention in March, series 7 production news and fan slash fiction has become legit. All this, plus Bonnie Langford screaming.
