The Doctor Who Big Blue Box Podcast
- Description:
- The Big Blue Box Podcast is a show dedicated to bringing you news and opinions on all things Doctor Who. Each episode has a news round up, opinion segments on everything from classic Who through to audio plays and commentaries.
Homepage: http://www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk
RSS Feed: http://www.bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk/feed/podcast
- Episodes:
- 230
- Average Episode Duration:
- 0:1:38:58
- Longest Episode Duration:
- 0:2:42:06
- Total Duration of all Episodes:
- 15 days, 12 hours, 48 minutes and 19 seconds
- Earliest Episode:
- 27 October 2019 (10:52pm GMT)
- Latest Episode:
- 19 July 2019 (1:34pm GMT)
- Average Time Between Episodes:
- 7 days, 18 hours, 36 minutes and 47 seconds
The Doctor Who Big Blue Box Podcast Episodes
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Torchwood - Ep187: First Day on the Job
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 9 minutes and 59 seconds
Welcome to Episode 187...
The News
Our Candian friends are getting the Genesis of the Daleks in cinemas and an update on that Hartnell An Unearthly Child script that went up for auction.Merch Corner
Some new novels are on the way to coincide with series 11/Jodie's Doctor later this year and a cool signing event in June for the 7th Doctor Titan comics."Day one" Review
It's Gwen's first day on the job and after a bit of a #fail, Cardiff is now in the midst of an orgasm energy seeking alien cloud. All good or a bit of an anti-climax? Thank you for joining us for 187. Next week it's modern Who and we're continuing with the 11th Doctor for Let's Kill Hitler. Have a lovely week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Sarah Jane Adventures - Ep186: Raxacori... meh, farting aliens
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 57 minutes and 49 seconds
Welcome to Episode 186...
The News
Who fans in the US will get to see Genesis of the Daleks at the cinema.Merch Corner
Eagleamoss announce new TARDIS Console figures, the Time Shadows books are available for a limited time in e-book format with all proceeds going to charity and a cool new book, TARDIS Type Forty Instruction Manual, is heading our way this October."Revenge of the Slitheen" Review
We're back with the SJA stories and those green farty aliens are back. We were fans of the pilot but does this one carry that momentum forward or are we left with a bad smell? Thank you for joining us for 186. Next week it's classic Who for the 4th Doctor story The Masque of Mandragora. Have a brilliant week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep185: Fool Me Once, Shame On You...
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 51 minutes and 22 seconds
Welcome to Episode 185...
The News
Still no news, bigger sad faceMerch Corner
Two vinyl releases were out for Record Store Day and some upcoming novels to celebrate 50 years of Lethbridge-Stewart."A Good Man Goes to War" Review
Ah, series 6. We're not shy in our views of this series as a whole so can this Moffat story restore some faith? Plenty of the Doctor's friends are onboard for this resuce mission story but does it feel like a good team effort or are there too many cooks in the kitchen? Thank you for joining us for 185. Next week we're back to The Sarah Jane Andentures and Revenge of the Slitheen. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Torchwood - Ep184: Everything's a' changin'
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 51 minutes and 11 seconds
Welcome to Episode 184...
The News
Nothing. Sad face.Merch Corner
Titan Comics announce a three part series starting in July labelled as "The Road to the Thirteenth Doctor" and Forbidden Planet(.com) have a great sale on Who t-shirts."Torchwood - Everything Changes" Review
We kicking off our first ever Torchwood review this week and starting in chronological order it's the first ep. Lots to talk about and does it signal a welcome change for a Who spin-off or are we left out in the rain? Thank you for joining us for 184. Next week we're flying to modern Who for the 11th Doctor story A Good Man Goes to War. Have a super week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep183: Mythical Story and the, er, TOMTIT
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 0 minutes and 2 seconds
Welcome to Episode 183...
The News
Fancy owning William Hartnell's original script from An Unearthly Child? Well, you can if you have the monies as it's going up for auction.Merch Corner
Robert Harrop shows off their upcoming Mandrel figure. Nice."The Time Monster" Review
Back to classic Who for a 3rd Doctor story of time travel, mythical lands, characters and the infamous TOMTIT machine. Does this one deliver on its epic setting or does it flap around aimlessly like some kind of strange bird? Thank you for joining us for 183. Next week we're kicking off our first ever Torchwood review so get Everything Changes watched and your reviews ready. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Sarah Jane Adventures - Ep182: Free Bubble Shock!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 34 seconds
Welcome to Episode 182...
The News
Some serious talk on Chris Eccleston appearing at London Film and Comic Con and cons in general.Merch Corner
Finally(!) the Series 9 soundtrack is nearly upon us and up for pre-order at Silva Screen and another new t-shirt from Forbidden Planet."Invasion of the Bane" Review
It's finally here! Many of you wanted it so here we go, our first of the Sarah Jane Adventures review. Invasion of the Bane was the "pilot" story released on January 1st 2007 and introduced us to the main characters. Does this spin off impress or are we feeling some deja vu from a certain classroom-based spin off? Thank you for joining us for 182. Next week it's back to classic Who and the 3rd Doctor for The Time Monster. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep181: Sky Fire
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 41 minutes and 4 seconds
Welcome to Episode 181...
The News
Nothing, nada, zip! No Who news this week.Merch Corner
More awesome from the folks at Candy Jar Books with the upcoming book - Lethbridge-Stewart - Short Stories Collection."The Poison Sky" Review
Bit of a change up in review schedule this week and we're going straight to the conclusion of this 10th Doctor story. More Sontar-ha, more clone deviousness, more shouty Doctor and more Donna! Thank you for joining us for 181. Next week we're kicking off a brand new review schedule and to start things, we're looking at the first Sarah Jane Adventures story - Invasion of the Bane. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep180: Potato Heads and Clones
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 45 minutes and 41 seconds
Welcome to Episode 180...
The News
Original audio recordings dating back to the early years are transferred to Mark Ayres at the Restoration Team, we bid farewell to old Doddy and Chris Eccleston has given us more details around the circumstances of his departure.Merch Corner
New Who Talk commentaries are on the way plus that pesky Series 3 Steelbook artwork was fixed and will be with us on May 7th."The Sontaran Stratagem" Review
New Who meets Classic Monster in this conspiracy story oozing with good ol' UNIT, Sontarans and two companions! Does this first part make us want to stay tuned in or do we frown at the overcooked baked potatoes? Thank you for joining us for 180. Next week's review will be the conclusion with The Poison Sky. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep179: The Candy Man Caaaaaan
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 4 seconds
Welcome to Episode 179...
The News
The charity focused Bedford Charity Con is now offering 10% off tickets for their 4th event on Sat 7th April (via Doctor Who News) and Matt Smith does Desert Island Discs.Merch Corner
The upcoming The Enemy of the World Special Edition DVD will be released a week late, the Lethbridge-Stewart range of books from Candy Jar will come to a close with the final book in the series The Man from Yesterday and that Tom Baker Series 12 Collectors Edition Blu Ray IS coming to the UK this June."The Happiness Patrol" Review
We dive into the post-Remembrance story of the McCoy era for a quirky three-parter. Often viewed as a silly, campy story it does cover up some very dark undertones. Do we think this one is sweet or sour? Thank you for joining us for 179. Next week's review will be The Sontaran Stratagem. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep178: This Episode is a Kindness
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 50 minutes and 15 seconds
Welcome to Episode 178...
The News
We start with the sad news that Peter Miles, most famous for playing Nyder in Genesis of the Daleks, has passed away aged 89 and Cardiff Council get grumpy with Who regarding the leftover bill from the Doctor Who Experience.Merch Corner
BBC Worldwide retract the upcoming Series 3 blu ray steelbook to have the artwork corrected due to fan backlash and we finish off by chatting about the upcoming new Target novelisations."The Girl Who Waited" Review
Ah, Series 6, the Achilles Heel in Matt Smith's era (for some) but is this small cast, contained emotional story enough to make us think differently? Follow the Handbots this way... Thank you for joining us for 178. Next week's review will be The Happiness Patrol. Have a super week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep177: Image of the Painted Eyelids
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 51 minutes and 34 seconds
Welcome to Episode 177...
The News
The only news, and it's a big one, is the new logo and branding for the show that was announced by BBC Worldwide a few days ago.Merch Corner
The Seventh Doctor and Ace are getting their own Titan Comic run and there's finally some news on that Bill Potts figure."Image of the Fendahl" Review
Who does scary in this Fourth Doctor and Leela story. A story that's not often talked about but can we bring it up to hidden gem status or does it slunk away into the misty woods? Thank you for joining us for 177. Next week's review will be The Girl Who Waited. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep176: Wherefore Art Thou Witches
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 41 minutes and 49 seconds
Welcome to Episode 176...
The News
A new book for charity is on the way - A Second Target for Tommy. Who author Tommy Donbavand recovered from cancer but has unfortunately developed a further tumour so some short stories have been put together PLUS the Moff has donated the unused script from The Day of the Doctor featuring what was meant to be scenes for Chris Eccleston. Pick up the book here.Merch Corner
With February being the month of love what better to surprise your loved one than a TARDIS ring."The Shakespeare Code" Review
Not one that's talked about often from the brilliant Series 3 but we're going to dive in and see what's going on. Cackling witches, strange deaths and an unusual historical character. Thank you for joining us for 176. Next week's review will be Image of the Fendahl. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep175: Ssseeedssssss of Bubble Bath
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 14 seconds
Welcome to Episode 175...
The News
It's a tumbleweed week, no news.Merch Corner
Plenty of merch though - Upcoming The Enemy of the World Special Edition DVD, an Amy Pond ECCC Exclusive, children's Learn to Count DW book and new eMags from the DWAS."The Seeds of Death" Review
A full-on six-parter from that cheeky chappy the Second Doctor. Lot's of suspense, action and good ol' fashioned space rockets. Thank you for joining us for 175. Next week's review will be The Shakespear Code. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep174: Lunatics Running the Asylum
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 34 minutes and 15 seconds
Hey Who fans, we're here for 174. We're light on news and merch so let's jump in...
The News
More sad news as classic Who actor Jeremy Wilkin has passed away aged 87.Merch Corner
Another independent DVD is on the way this March as we see the release of The Doctors: Monsters!"Asylum of the Daleks" Review
The Series 7 opener promised so much before it first went out with Daleks-a-plenty. Is that the case for us or does this one hold no water? Thank you for joining us for 174. Back to Classic Who next for the 2nd Doctor story - The Seeds of Death. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep173: Sea Monster Tag Team
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 56 minutes and 34 seconds
Greetings and welcome to Episode 173. Before our review of Warriors of the Deep, it's time to dive into what's been happening in the world of Doctor Who...
The News
Sad news, again, as classic Who actor Peter Wyngarde has passed away aged 90.Merch Corner
This week's merch provided by our always friendly Dalek Tat - Reeltime Pictures are releasing The Doctors: The Sylvester McCoy Years on dvd in June and Big Finish have put up The 10th Doctor Chronicles for pre-order."Warriors of the Deep" Review
Wow, it's been a while since we watched a 5th Doctor story so how does this one stack up? Two great classic monsters tag team the Doctor and a group of military folk in this base-under-siege story but, does it rise up like the tide on a beautiful beach or sink into the Myrk-y swamps of low review scores? Thank you for listening and hanging out with us. Next week it's the 5th Doctor's turn with Warriors of the Deep so get those dvd's out. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep172: Welcome Back Sarah Jane
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 46 minutes and 0 seconds
Welcome to episode 172! The usual updates, news, and merch await then onto our review of School Reunion. Let's do it...
The News
We start off with some sad news as Classic Who writer David Fisher has passed away aged 88 and some cool talk around Jodie Whittaker's first scenes from Twice Upon a Time.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - A new unauthorised book published for charity and the 8th Doctor's upcoming story Ravenous is up for pre-order from Big Finish."School Reunion" Review
We put a commentary out last year of this episode but haven't delved into detail. With new (for 2006) Doctor Who teaming up with Classic Who, are we into this one or does it feel like a long detention? Thank you for listening and hanging out with us. Next week it's the 5th Doctor's turn with Warriors of the Deep so get those dvd's out. Have a great week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep171: Doctors x3
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 31 minutes and 27 seconds
Hey, Who fans! The new year is already cruising along and this week before our review of The Three Doctors, we have some merch news for you...
The News
No news this week.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - the Doctor Who 2018 Year Book special from Doctor Who Magazine and the new Lethbridge-Stewart book that kicks off series 5."The Three Doctors" Review
From last week's multi-Doctor story to another, we take a look back at Pertwee's era and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Doctor adventure against the very bitter and insane Omega. What do we think to this classic Who story that kicked off the multi-Doctor "thing"? Thank you for listening and getting 2018 off to a great start with us, it's awesome for us to still be chatting Who in your ears. Next week it's a Tennant story School Reunion. Have a brilliant week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep170: Happy New Doctor Year!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 56 minutes and 33 seconds
Hey, Who fans and a very Happy New Year to you all. We're back behind the mic chatting all things Doctor Who so 2018, let's be 'avin ya!
The News
Twice Upon a Time official ratings and we shed a tear or two watching the time lapse video of Capaldi's TARDIS set being dismantled.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - the Series 9 soundtrack is FINALLY being released(!), a new Roger Delgado biography is out now and we could start seeing Classic Doctor series' on blu ray."Twice Upon a Time" Review
An important episode this one - A multi-Doctor-regeneration-Christmas-special. It feels like a long time coming so we dive into the story, characters, the regen's and the ultimate first look at the new 13th Doctor. Are we happy with the Moff's last effort or do we shed sad tears at a potential anti-climax? Thank you for hanging out with us and kicking off 2018. Next week it's another multi-Doctor story with the classic The Three Doctors so grab those DVD's as we'll be asking for your usual thoughts. Have a brilliant week and until next time - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep169: Merry Christmas Who Fans
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 25 minutes and 48 seconds
Hey Who fans and welcome to episode 169. It's a solo Garry outing for our last show this year so without further ado... Garry is flying solo this week as Adam has already departed for his Christmas travels and it's also a different format than usual, partly due to no decent news or merch at the time of recording. So on this week's show: What has Garry been up to, the year in review for Doctor Who in general and the podcast, Q&A and plans for 2018. As it's the last show of 2017 I'd like to get soppy if I may and say that this year has been another brilliant year for us and that's all down to you. It would be a pretty rubbish show if we didn't hear back from you or converse with you on the interwebs about Who. Your listenership and interaction, whether it's saying hi on Twitter, sending us pics of your merch and conventions or sending in reviews, is what keeps us coming back every week. So for that I'd like to say a massive thank you, you lot are awesome and we have such a great community. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope you all have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Enjoy Twice Upon a Time and we'll see you on the flip flop. Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep168: The Edge of Your Seat?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 30 minutes and 21 seconds
Hey Who fans and welcome to episode 168. Some cool news, one piece of merch and our review of The Edge of Destruction awaits...
The News
The regeneration stories for all the modern Doctor's (yes, even McGann) will be available on BBC iPlayer from 16th Dec, the advanced screenings of Twice Upon a Time across the north of the UK gets a huge response, the studios in Cardiff get a kit upgrade for a more filmic look for series 11, one lucky bidder will get lunch with Russell T Davies and finally, we mention the broadcast times for Twice Upon a Time.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - Robert Harrop releases a limited edition pewter Zygon."The Edge of Destruction" Review
With the hype surrounding the 1st Doctor back for Christmas we decided to drag out a Hartnell story for review and what better to discuss than this cheeky two-parter from series 1. Strange, quirky and definitely interesting, how do we feel about this story that almost feels like a play?Dates for your diary
With Christmas looming and the inevitable holidays nearly here there will be times when the show is not on or slightly different:- Next week (Fri 15th) will be a shorter show with just Garry and there will be no review, instead there will be a year in review and maybe some Q&A
- There will be no podcast for 22nd and 29th December as Garry and Adam will be away on their Christmas hols
- The show will return on Friday 5th January 2018 and the review will be Twice Upon a Time
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Doctor Who - Ep167: An Unsinkable Christmas Special?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 27 minutes and 51 seconds
Hey Who fans and Happy 1st December! The usual news and merch then we kick off the yuletide season with our review of Voyage of the Damned.
The News
A new promo image and synopsis dropped for Twice Upon a Time and speaking of the upcoming special our Canadian friends will get it on the big screen at Cineplex cinemas. Lastly, a special Access All Areas show on BBC Radio 2 will go out on Thursday 21st December at 8pm so make sure you jump on iPlayer for that.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - a new knitted TARDIS tie from those awesome guys at Lovarzi."Voyage of the Damned" Review
Why not kick December off with a Christmas Special and 2007's 10th Doctor story is a special that's split with many people. Is it as bad as the majority of Who Christmas outings or should we be so lucky, lucky lucky lucky? Thank you so much for joining us and for your thoughts. Next week, as we're all hyped for the 1st Doctors's pseudo-return soon, we're going back for the Hartnell two-parter: The Edge of Destruction. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep166: Feels Different This Time
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 38 minutes and 49 seconds
Hey Who fans. We've reached the end of Revisits Month with our review of The Caves of Androzani but before that, the usuals...
The News
More sad news to kick off this show as we say goodbye to Classic Who actor Rodney Bewes then we talk through the recent Twice Upon a Time preview from Children in Need.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - a new slipcase set of hardcover books - Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales."The Caves of Androzani" Review
It's been awesome this month talking through some classic stories again and we conclude with a story that's often in people's Top 10's and certainly one of Davison's best. Is Caves still doing it for us or are we feeling under the weather, like, Spectrox Toxemia? Thank you as always Who fans for joining us and sending in your reviews. Normal format from next week as we're looking at the 2007 Christmas Special - Voyage of the Damned. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep165: Half Human vs Snake Master
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 16 minutes and 34 seconds
Hey Who fans. We have a jam packed show this week with loads of news and merch plus our revisit of The TV Movie. Let's crack on!
The News
The big news that broke earlier in the week was Jodie Whittaker's new costume and TARDIS so we talk around that. McCoy is has joined the cast of children's show Sarah and Duck. Unfortunately Classic Who actor Scott Fredericks has passed away aged 74. Lastly, we're looking forward to a preview of Twice Upon a Time during this years Children in Need show.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - a gorgeous new 7th Doctor Collector's Edition gets a German release next month (see your article on that here), Koch Media have released their next The Doctors DVD - The William Hartnell Years, speaking of the First Doctor David Bradley is the cover for this month's Doctor Who Magazine and there's a new board game that's just launched called Time of the Daleks."The TV Movie" Review
Another Marmite story this one. The first time round we gave it respectable scores (a 7 and an 8) as we're actually fans of the movie, especially it's soundtrack and of course, McGann as The Doctor. This time round and with a release to blu ray since our last review, does it still warm our hearts or are we slithering away like goo Thank you so much as always for listening and sending us your reviews. Revisits Month keeps on rolling next week where we're looking at The TV Movie so grab those dvds/or blu rays! Until then have a super week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep164: Pyramids, Mummies and, er, Gelignite
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 59 minutes and 39 seconds
Hey Who fans. Welcome back and our continuation of revisits month. Sad news to kick off this show, light merch then onto our re-look at Pyramids...
The News
Sadly, two people people from Classic Who leave us this week; amazing composer of many serials Dudley Simpson passes away aged 95 and director (of our review story in fact) Paddy Russell passes away aged 89. In lighter/funnier (but naughtier) news Doctor Who Magazine writer Nicholas Pegg gets fired for hiding a secret message in his last article.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - Big Finish announce Torchwood 5 - Aliens Among Us Part 3 for a February 2018 release."Pyramids of Mars" Review
Garry reviewed this solo way (way way way) back in episode 3! It's now a great time for your TARDIS Team to re-look at it together and give you their thoughts on this often highly regarded classic. Thank you so much as always for listening and sending us your reviews. Revisits Month keeps on rolling next week where we're looking at The TV Movie so grab those dvds/or blu rays! Until then have a super week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep163: Remembering Remembrance
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 26 seconds
Hey Who fans. Before we kick off Revisits Month and chat through Remembrance, we have a couple of news and merch items to get through...
The News
The upcoming remastered/restored/reanimated release of Shada is going out in Australian cinemas and we have our first director named for Series 11.Merch Corner
Dalek Tat throws us this week - the 4th Doctor is teaming up with River Song for Big Finish's The Diary of River Song Series 4 and Jenny, The Doctor's Daughter, is also heading to Big Finish for a 2018 release."Remembrance of the Daleks" Review
We reviewed this way back in episode 6 (June 2014!) and while Adam's love of the story has remained consistent, Garry had a less than favourable opinion. Now seems like a good time to re-look at this often well viewed Dalek story as Garry's view of the 7th Doctor has changed dramatically over the past year. Same deal or has this been elevated to higher scores? All we know is - there's always room for unlimited rice pudding! Thank you so much as always for listening and sending us your reviews. Next week we continue Revisits Month with the 4th Doctor classic - Pyramids of Mars. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep162: Velvet Jacket vs Toad Face
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 42 seconds
Hey Who fans. We get to spend some time with the 3rd Doctor in medieval times in our review of The Time Warrior but first let's land the TARDIS for our catch up, news and merch...
The News
Some unexpected series 11 news dropped from the official BBC Doctor Who Twitter account recently so we dive into that along with Who picking up an Ally Award for the long term LGBT inclusiveness.Merch Corner
That grumpy Dalek throws us this week - the very awesome book Who-ology gets a Regeneration Edition and we're treated to an upcoming Titans 4.5" Snow TARDIS."The Time Warrior" Review
Ah, that cool, swarve and all-round cool Doctor Mr Pertwee gives a potential gem of a story featuring a bunch of firsts for Classic Who at the time. Solid story or does it suffer from retro sluggishness? Thank you so much as always for listening and sending us your reviews. Next week we kick off November's "Re-Visits Month" and first up is _Remembrance of the Daleks_ so get that watched. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep161: Three Cubed 3
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 39 minutes and 0 seconds
Hey Who fans. Cool bit of news, equally cool merch chat then onto our review of The Power of Three.
The News
Another signed script is going up for auction, this time this year's upcoming Christmas Special - Twice Upon a Time. It's signed by Peter Capaldi, David Bradley, Mart Gatiss (who's donating the script) plus some others involved. You've got a while before it closes in mid-November however it won't be cheap, the current bid is just over PS2,000 but it's for charity so the more the better.
Merch Corner
That grumpy Dalek throws us this week - all the deets on the upcoming Series 10 boxsets and another Who calendar for this year - Retro Visions.
"The Power of Three" Review
We haven't seen Mr Smith, along with Amy and Rory, in a while so we're looking forward to chewing the fat about this story written by our future show runner Mr Chibbers. Enjoyment x3 or fail?
Thank you so much as always for listening and sending us your reviews. Next week it's The 3rd Doctor's turn with The Time Warrior so get those dvd's out. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep160: Terminal Wholocity
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 54 minutes and 47 seconds
Hey Who fans. Hope you're all splendid as always? News, merch and our review of Terminus.
The News
Hate kicking off with sad news but we say goodbye to Trevor Martin who has passed away at the age of 87. Trevor played one of the Time Lords in Troughton's last story The War Games and then more famously went on to play The Doctor in the stage play Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday. We also discuss a story regarding Series 11 episode count and run time.
Merch Corner
That grumpy Dalek throws us this week - the upcoming 1st Doctor Funko Pop! is now up for pre-order, a new NYCC glow in the dark TARDIS from Titan and the unfinished 4th Doctor story Shada is getting the remaster/animation treatment.
"Terminus" Review
Classic week is bringing us the 5th Doctor story Terminus. It's good to be spending time with Mr Davison as it's been a while but does this one provide more good Black Guardian action or does it drag on, and on, and on, and on?
Thank you for lending us your ears for another week and for sending in your reviews. Next week it's the 11th Doctor's turn for our review of The Power of Three so get those dvds/blu rays out! Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep159: You were fantastic
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 32 minutes and 48 seconds
Hey Who fans. After a crackin' week of tracking down the latest Doctor Who Magazine and keeping Dalek Tat in check, we're light on news but a few merch items then onto our goodbye review for Mr Eccleston - The Parting of the Ways.
The News
Fans of the mobile turn based game Legacy from Tiny Rebel Games Ltd will be pleased to know they have announced a new game called Doctor Who Infinity which will be available early next year.
Merch Corner
That grumpy Dalek throws us this week - two new 10th Doctor Short Trips from Big Finish, The Daemons of Devil's End get's a paperback signing event and BBC Worldwide announce the Series 10 blu ray boxset will be available on 13th November (so no Xmas Special included) for RRP PS35.99.
"The Parting of the Ways" Review
It had to come at some point but we didn't want it to. We've reached the end of our reviews for the 9th Doctor. Sad faces all round. Do we end on a high and praise the hard work of Chris, Billie, Russell and Julie (plus many more) or is it one of those finales?
Thank you as always for listening and sending in your reviews. It's back to Classic Who next week for the 5th Doctor's story Terminus and we'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Until then have a fantastic week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep158: You are live, please do not swear
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 45 minutes and 7 seconds
Hey Who fans. We hope you're all well? This week has some Bessie news, plenty of merch and then our review of the 9th Doctor's story - Bad Wolf.
The News
Bessie is not going into storage after a long stint at the now closed Doctor Who Experience. Instead she's off to go on display at the Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire.
Merch Corner
Dalek Tat this week brings us; a couple of unofficial books from Steve Cambden and his time on the show working in effects, The Tom Baker Years dvd is now on sale, the long waited The Memoir of Sydney Newman will be with us next month and two new alternate commentaries are released from Fantom Films.
"Bad Wolf" Review
It had to happen one day. Yes, we've started that sad walk into our final reviews for Chris Eccleston's time as The Doctor. We're looking at the series one finale part one - Bad Wolf. Dated TV references (for some), suspense, deaths, naked Captain Jack, transmats and surprises this episode has it all. Are we gripped to this final story or does the disc get swiftly evicted from our blu ray/dvd players?
Thank you so much for listening as always! Next week we finish off our 9th Doctor reviews with The Parting of the Ways (sniff sniff) so get your reviews ready. Until then have a fantastic week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep157: How many Nimons?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 2 minutes and 55 seconds
Hey Who fans. After a week out we're back with plenty of news, merch and our review of The Horns of Nimon, let's go!
The News
Class gets officially canned by the BBC, the 7th Doctor's hat is going up for auction, Big Finish announce David Bradley will star as William Hartnell in a new volume of 1st Doctor Adventures and we give you the synopsis for the Christmas Special Twice Upon a Time.
Merch Corner
Our grumpy metal friend Dalek Tat throw us an upcoming novel by James Goss and his treatment of Douglas Adams' story Doctor Who and the Krikketmen, a new "premium" A5 notebook is on the way and you can bag a signed A4 2018 calendar signed by Gordon Archer.
"The Horns of Nimon" Review
Series 17, a troubled time for Tom Baker's era with flailing budgets and not much love overall, can this story provide a nice surprise? We talk through everything but what about that score?
Thank you so much for listening and for sending in your reviews. Next week we start the conclusion of our 9th Doctor reviews with Bad Wolf so get those dvds/blu rays out for your reviews. Until then have a fantastic week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep156: Take Care
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 11 minutes and 46 seconds
Hey Who fans. It's Ep156 and while news is in tumbleweed mode we do have a few merch items plus our review of Capaldi's The Caretaker.
The News
No news this week.
Merch Corner
The series 10 complete box set details released, another 2018 calendar and an awesome looking 1st Doctor Funko Pop! is on the way.
"The Caretaker" Review
This is the last Capaldi story pre-series 10 for us to review. It's funny and emotional but is this often viewed "middle of the road" story enough for us to move up from that 5 score?
Thank you Who fans for listening and your thoughts. Next week it's the 4th Doctor's turn with The Horns of Nimon so get that watched. Until then have a brill week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep155: Enemy of the Accents
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 43 minutes and 21 seconds
Hey Who fans. Thank you for jumping aboard the TARDIS for Episode 155. Great bit of news for a certain previous show runner, Adam and I are at polar opposites on this piece of merch and then onto our review for The Enemy of the World.
The News
Previous show runner Russell T Davies is awarded a Life Time Achievement Award and you could grab a signed script by Peter Capaldi (amongst other things) if you're quick. The DWAS, supported by Capaldi himself, have set up an auction on eBay to support Syrian Refugees in North London but it ends on 4th September so get in there if you can afford it.
Merch Corner
A Mr. Huffle replica. Yep. That is all.
"The Enemy of the World" Review
Yes, one of our favourite Doctor's playing a dual role in this "James Bond-esque" thriller of a story. Enough to keep us going over the six parts or are the dodgy accents enough to make us pull the plug?
Thank you as always for your support and sending in reviews. Next week it's our last of the "Capaldi stories we didn't do at the time so we're doing them now" reviews with The Caretaker. Have a fantastic week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep154: Just... a Nightmare
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 1 minutes and 33 seconds
Hey Who fans. Quiet week for news, a couple of bits of news then onto our review of Nightmare in Silver.
The News
We discuss the rumour that's blown up the last few days that Bradley Walsh could be the next companion.
Merch Corner
Dalek Tat brings us a few goodies this week; a collected 100 editions of the Australian fanzine Data Extract, a new Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition and two classic stories - The Daleks and Survival are getting their respective soundtracks released.
"Nightmare in Silver" Review
We've been putting this one off for ages but it's time to make a stand and crack on with reviewing this often beaten on 11th Doctor story. Is it a case of a re-watch giving us a different appreciation for it or does it remain as it's title suggests - a nightmare.
Thank you so much guys for listening giving us your reviews and audio clips. Next week it's back to the classics with the 2nd Doctor story The Enemy of the World. Have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep153: Stop! Don't Move!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 32 seconds
Hey Who fans. Welcome aboard the TARDIS for our infamous waffle, the latest news, merch and then our review of Death to the Daleks.
The News
There's exciting news for any of our listeners who want to try their hand at writing. The Candy Jar Festival recently took place in Cardiff and they've launched a competition where you can submit your short storied for a chance for them to be published! Check the deets here.
We also say goodbye to Victor Pemberton who passed away aged 85. Victor appeared in The Moon Base and then when onto writing for Who, most notably Fury from the Deep which also introduced us to the Sonic Screwdriver.
Merch Corner
A few months ago we mentioned an upcoming book - Doctor Who: Tales of Terror and now it's getting the audio book treatment with people such as Sophie Aldred and Sir Derek Jacobi reading stories.
"Death to the Daleks" Review
It's been quite a while since we spent some time with the Third Doctor and Death to the Daleks is an interesting story. Enough here to keep us entertained or is it a case of weird ornamental flooring winning the day?
Thank you all for listening and those who gave us their reviews. Next week it's the 11th Doctors turn with Nightmare in Silver, get your reviews in for that. Have a fantastic week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep152: Christmas in August
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 6 minutes and 4 seconds
Hey Who fans. After some interesting merch stories we're onto the usual news, merch and our review of The Runaway Bride.
The News
Upcoming 13th Doctor Jodie Whittaker was on BBC Radio 6 recently talking about her reaction to being cast and actor Earl Cameron celebrates his 100th birthday as Who's oldest participant.
Merch Corner
The awesomely cute Dr. Men crossover will be brining us the official figurines later this year.
"The Runaway Bride" Review
We wondered whether doing a Christmas Special in August would feel weird but seeing as this is actually quite light on festive meriment we're all good. The robot Santa's are back, TARDIS car chase, a giant spider and plenty of Doctor-Donna action. Are we feeling this story or are we left empty, like losing a Christmas cracker?
Thank you as always for supporting the show and listening. Next week it's Classic week and it's the 3rd Doctor's turn with Death to the Daleks. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep151: Two By Two
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 42 minutes and 43 seconds
Hey Who fans. Normal service is resumed so we're into some news, merch and our review of the Hartnell story The Ark. First, a run down of our cool weekend at London Film and Comic Con...
The News
One bit of news this week - apparently David Tennant is the most popular Doctor on eBay.
Merch Corner
Dalek Tat this week brings us a retro Audio Annual and some exclusive SDCC Titans.
"The Ark" Review
It feels great to be getting back into Classic Who and what better way than visiting the 1st Doctor. The Ark is a Series 3 four parter full of hilarious aliens - the Monoids, plenty of scheming and a belter of a cliffhanger. We like this one or is it like watching it with one eye?
Thank you for listening you lot, it's been awesome getting back into it. Next week it's Donna's first story The Runaway Bride. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep150: That Escalated Quickly
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 30 minutes and 15 seconds
Hey Who fans. We're back after a couple of weeks rest and well, as you can imagine, there's quite a lot to talk about. Let's get stuck in...
The News
We rattle through some of the larger news stories from the past two weeks including Tom Spilsbury leaving Doctor Who Magazine after 10 years, a sad goodbye to Trevor Baxter and Debora Watling, the Christmas Special details along with the trailer announced and... oh yeah, the new 13th Doctor Was announced.
There's no merch round up or episode review this week. We've got this lot instead:
Q&A
Our annual Q&A is here and we've done our best to answer your questions.
Top 5's
We each give you our top 5 classic, modern and Big Finish stories.
Giveaway
It's been a while since we did a giveaway so listen to around 2:25 where you could win the new Doctor Who Series 2 Blu Ray Steelbook, thanks to our friends at zoom.co.uk.
It's great to be back in the TARDIS and what a jam packed show! Next week normal service resumes and our review will be the 1st Doctor story - The Ark. Until then have a great couple of weeks and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep149: That's a Wrap
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 15 minutes and 2 seconds
Hey Who fans. Well that's it, Series 10 has been and gone and it's time to review the finale - The Doctor Falls but first...
The News
No big news other than ratings for World Enough and Time.
Merch Corner
A couple of new books are up for pre-order - Doctor Who: 100 Illustrated Adventures features fan and professional art and the obligatory Doctor Who Annual - 2018.
"The Doctor Falls" Review
We knew this day would come but it's here and we're not liking it. Capaldi's last full series episode ends with betrayal, courage, emotion and surprises but what do we think? A worthy ending to the series or does it fall flat on its face?
Thank you so much for listening and sending us your thoughts and reviews, we appreciate it all so much! A reminder - we're taking a couple of weeks holiday now and we'll return on Friday 28th July with a special Q&A and Top 5's show so until then... have a great couple of weeks and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep148: World Enough and Simm
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 15 minutes and 48 seconds
Hey there Who fans and welcome to Episode 148. Plenty of Doctor Who merch to go through after some light news then onto our review of World Enough and Time.
The News
Not much this week apart from some chat around ratings for The Eaters of Light.
Merch Corner
Dalek Tat has been busy this week and hands us a newly announce book in the Lethbridge-Stewart range, new t-shirts and hoody from Forbidden Planet(.com) and that Pop! Funko Rory/Centurion is now up for pre-order in the UK.
"World Enough and Time" Review
Holy moly there's a lot to go through with this one. Who goes dark with horror undertones in this Moffat story. Mondasian Cybermen, black holes, creepy patients and John Simm (as if you didn't know already!). Has The Moff redeemed himself and given us a story we know he can deliver or are we left in silence chanting "pain, pain, pain...".
Thank you for listening as always and giving us your thoughts. The next show will be about the series 10 finale (yes, it's here already!) so get those reviews in. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep147: Who Turned Out the Lights?
Episode Duration: 0 minutes and 0 seconds
We can't believe series 10 is almost up! Does this week's ep review take out mind off that? We'll see but first...
The News
Doctor Who Adventures "pauses" publication, some Who actors have been honoured by the Queen, Delia Derbyshire gets honoured with a blue plaque and we talk the __Empress of Mars_ ratings.
Merch Corner
Sir David Jacobi is returning as The Master for Big Finish, a new Clara Pop! Funko is coming as a SDCC exclusive, a new book, Doctor Who Tales of Horror will be out in time for Halloween, Titan announce the new Partners in Time collection and the Who/Mr. Men mashup continues with a 10th Doctor book coming this Christmas.
"The Eaters of Light" Review
Death by Scotland! It's certainly a hostile place for our Tardis Team this week but what's with the music? Romans, Barbarians, scary monsters and crows. Some good ingredients but is it enough for a solid story or do we feel like it's a bit... cold?
Thank you for listening and sending us your reviews. Next week it's World Enough and Time which sounds intriguing so get your reviews in for that. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep146: Upright Crocodiles
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 0 minutes and 19 seconds
Hey Who fans! We're excited to review this new Ice Warrior story but first, Who News...
The News
The Lie of the Land ratings (they're not that bad in context!), The Doctor Who Experience is looking for summer hosts as well as announcing a closure date (😭😭😭) and there's a special screening of Episode 11 in Cardiff.
Merch Corner
Dalek Tat lets us know of a sweet deal - 6 Doctor Who Pop! Funko figures from Forbidden Planet Int and we talk about the new Draconian figure from Robert Harrop.
"Empress of Mars" Review
We've left the Monks (Moff) trilogy behind and it's back to a good old fun romp with the menacing Icccccccce Warriors who have a newly awakened Empress. A solid Gatiss story or are we left feeling cold?
Thank you so much for listening and getting in touch with your thoughts. Next week it's The Eaters of Light and we look forward to your reviews. Until then have a great week and remember - Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep145: Where's that reset button?
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 50 minutes and 13 secondsHey 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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Doctor Who - Ep144: Pyramids but not of Mars
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 21 minutes and 33 secondsHey Who fans! The usual Who news, some merch from our friend Dalek Tat plus our review of The Pyramid at the End of the World.
The News
Rachel Talalay (of Heaven Sent/Hell Bent etc) is to direct this year’s Christmas Special episode which would also be The Moff and Capaldi’s last outings
and we we talk through the viewing figures for Extremis.Merch Corner
The guys at Fantom have released a new classic commentary – Who Talk- for The Green Death featuring Katie Manning, Richard Franklin and John Levene amongst others and the BBC Store is closing its doors on the 1st November this year.
“The Pyramid at the End of the World” Review
We’re into part two of the (not so) loosely linked “Monks Trilogy” and the fate of the human race is not looking good. Are we up for this one or are we left with neither love nor consent?
Thank you as always for sticking with us and supporting the show, your continued listenership and community spirit is awesome. We love you all! Next week it’s The Lie of the Land so get your thoughts in for that. Until then have a great week and remember – Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep143: Acting In Extremis
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 2 secondsHey Who fans! We’re reeeeally looking forward to reviewing Extremis this week but first, some news and merch…
The News
Pretty light on news but we do have some viewing figures for Oxygen to talk through.
Merch Corner
Merch talk this week covers a second free story this year from the Lethbridge-Stewart range, a new poetry book featuring illustrations from Russell T Davies, new Titan Comic event coming this summer aaaaaand… we have a name for our Dalek merch friend courtesy of listener George Garrity – Dalek Tat! Very fitting.
“Extremis” Review
This is it. The moment is series 10 when we take a shift in direction and find out who or what is in the vault, will the Doctor get his sight back and why Nardole is paired with the Doctor. Are we impressed with this one or are we lost in a convoluted timey-wimey maze?
Thank you listeners as always and for those who sent in reviews. Next week’s review will be part two of this loose trilogy – The Pyramid at the End of the World so get your reviews in for that. Until next time have a great week and remember – Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep142: Take My Breath Away
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 46 minutes and 15 secondsHey Who fans! Welcome aboard once more, let’s get this show on the road, or, space-time continuum, meh.
The News
We chat about the confirmed weekly viewing figures for Knock Knock, David Tennant and Billie Piper are back together for new Tenth Doctor Adventures for Big Finish(!), Michelle Gomez confirms her departure after series 10 and the Beeb launch a new interactive 360@ mobile game (which you can find at bbc.in/dw360).
Merch Corner
Our Dalek friend failed us again this week with no new merch to speak of.
“Oxygen” Review
Doctor Who certainly leans on the “Alien-esque” vibe at times and this episode certainly felt that way. Lots of suspense and atmosphere but did we get into it like a snug smart-suit or are we left feeling the coldness of space?
Thank you as always you beautiful lot for listening and getting involved. Next week we’ll be looking at the episode set to change the course of this series so far – Extremis so get your thoughts in for that. Until next time have a great week and remember – Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep141: Who's There? Creepy Landlord
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 0 minutes and 21 secondsHey Who fans! Creepy Doctor Who is back but before our review some news featuring an interesting Torchwood update.
The News
Torchwood is coming back for series 5! Before we get too excited it’s for Big Finish (which is not a bad thing), we get to see K-9 ‘s new updated look for the (apparently still in production) movie and Philip Hinchcliffe gets an honorary award from the Doctor Who Appreciation Society.
Merch Corner
Our Dalek friend had zero merch for us this week.
“Knock Knock” Review
Does the series 10 awesome train continue with episode 4? We love it when Who does the creepy atmospheric thing but does this one provide enough intrigue and scares or are we left looking for alternative accommodation?
Thank you for listening and sending in your reviews. This Saturday Who goes back to outer space adventure with Oxygen so get your reviews in from Monday. Until next time have a great week and remember – Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep140: Skating on thin ice
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 48 minutes and 1 secondHowdy Who fans and welcome to Ep140. We catch up with Adam and his location travels around Paris, some merch and our review of Thin Ice.
The News
Mostly viewing figures but some interesting news about a new binaural version of Thin Ice coming this Saturday on BBCiPlayer.
Merch Corner
A new Myth Makers dvd featuring Matthew Waterhouse and a new “Build Your Own Sonic” from BBC Micro:bit.
“Thin Ice” Review
Series 10 is going along nicely and we’ve really enjoyed the first two episodes so far so does Thin Ice give us 3 for 3 or do we feel left out in the cold.
Thank you as always listeners, we love your support through subscribing and sending in reviews. Enjoy Knock Knock on Saturday and until next time have a super week and remember – Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep139: Give us a smile
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 45 minutes and 10 secondsLast week was a really long show so thankfully this week we’re back to our (roughly) normal run time. Some viewing figure news, merch then our review of Smile.
The News
As last week, nothing major happening this week so we talk around confirmed viewing figures for The Pilot and some early stats for Smile.
Merch Corner
Merch is mixed this week; a fairly strange looking LED torch (with what seems like the 12th Doctor’s sonic but with the top missing?) and the great looking Doctor Who/Mr. Men books and merch that just recently launched.
“Smile” Review
Series 10 continues with episode 2 – Smile. After the pretty awesome opener can this continue the momentum and bring us another belter or does it leave us feeling a bit
?Thank you so much as always for listening and giving us your thoughts. Next week we’ll dive into episode 3 – Thin Ice so we look forward to your reviews. Until then have a great week and remember – Allons-y!
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Doctor Who - Ep138: Pilot Identified
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 42 minutes and 6 secondsHey Who fans and it’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for, series 10 has started! Some waffle, light news and merch first and then onto our review of The Pilot.
The News
Very light on news, just some chat around the initial viewing figures for The Pilot.
Merch Corner
Some great merch this week; the Alpha Centuri figure from Robert Harrop is now available, Big Chief reveal the 8th Doctor 1:6 scale figure and a cool Tardis console lava lamp is on the way.
“The Pilot” Review
The wait is over. Get comfy, get a cup of tea as we chat in-depth about the new series 10 opener.
Thank you guys, it’s been a long show this week but some needed time for this occasion. Next week we’ll be reviewing episode 2 – Smile. Until then have a great week and remember – Allons-y!