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The Doctor's Beard PodcastDavros, Duos, and DJs: The Season 22 Finale - "Revelation of the Daleks"John and Jim welcome back special guest Felicity Kusinitz to discuss the Colin Baker era finale - a story that generates surprising ratings diversity and sparks debate about Eric Saward's best (or most problematic) work. Production Background: Director Graham Harper returns after "Caves of Androzani" to helm this two-part adventure, the last to be shot using film for location work. John shares fascinating details about Eric Saward writing the script while vacationing in Rhodes, drawing inspiration from Evelyn Waugh's satirical novel The Loved One, and Greek locations providing character names. The story features newly constructed Daleks for...
2026-02-281h 29
The Doctor's Beard PodcastColin Baker Fans Unite! - "Attack of the Cybermen"Episode Title: "Colin Baker Fans Unite!" - Attack of the Cybermen Review THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Recorded on January 14th, the anniversary was January 13th! Three years of The Doctor's Beard Podcast! The Early Days: "I wonder how many people were listening back then?" Only a couple dozen, mostly friends. "How many of those people are still with us?" Patreon Originals: Shout-out to Dawn, Jameson, and Jamie Girl who've been there from the beginning! THE OPENING QUESTION: John: "What did you think of the season opener for Season 22?"
2026-01-241h 44
Tales of SuspenseInvestigation of a MurderThe Investigation of a Murder is a feature-length BBC Radio 4 drama by Eric Saward, first broadcast on Saturday 6 January 1979 as part of the esteemed Saturday Night Theatre strand.The play explores the methods and human impact of police investigation in a murder case, not just on the officers involved, but also on those casually or coincidentally drawn into the unfolding drama. Saward’s drama foregrounds modern police procedure and its emotional reverberations, offering listeners both procedural insight and character-driven tension. BFEATURING Roger Hume as Detective Sergeant Burgess; Terry Molloy as Detective Constable Bailey; Geoffrey Mat...
2026-01-081h 26
The Doctor's Beard PodcastThrowing Daleks Out the Window - "Resurrection of the Daleks"Episode Title: "Throwing Daleks Out the Window" - Resurrection of the Daleks Review with The Irredeemable Shag SPECIAL GUEST ALERT: The Irredeemable Shag joins from the Fire & Water Podcast Network for what he calls "The Tegan Jovanka Appreciation Podcast!" A lifelong Davison-era fan who started watching in 1982 at age 10, Shag brings 500+ Doctor Who books worth of knowledge and passionate defense of the Fifth Doctor era. THE STORY: "Resurrection of the Daleks" (February 1984) Writer: Eric Saward (script editor writing his own script) Director: Matthew Robinson Originally filmed as 4-parter, edited to two 45-minute episodes due to...
2025-12-172h 04
Strangers in SpaceBlue Box 197: Fowl Pestilence (Fixing Eric Saward)Follow this link to find us in our new home You might think script editor Eric Saward's tenure on Doctor Who coincided with a period of calm rather than controversy, but we're here to pull back the covers and see if we can't find something to that doesn't smell quite right Presented by J.R. Southall, with Matt Barber
2025-11-271h 14
The Doctor's Beard PodcastNo Longer Mint in Package - "Earthshock"Production 6B: "Earthshock" (March 8-16, 1982) - Classic Doctor Who Review The Doctor's TARDIS materializes on a future Earth where the Cybermen orchestrate their most devastating plan yet - bombing a galactic conference to destroy world leaders and reshape the universe's destiny. Join podcaster John S. Drew and acclaimed writer/editor Jim Beard as they become masters of time and space, delivering comprehensive reviews of every Classic Doctor Who serial. In this emotional episode analysis, they dive deep into Eric Saward's masterful scriptwriting, examine the shocking departure of beloved companion Adric, and explore how this serial...
2025-09-151h 48
On the Time LashOTTL Book Club: Myths and Legends by Dylan ReesSend us a textBen and Mark throw open the doors of the On the Timelash bookshop for a boozy book launch with Dylan Rees, author of the fabulous book, Myths and Legends: The Reeltime Pictures Story. The lads chat about how Keith Barnfather, Nicholas Briggs, and many more have created a massive people's history of Doctor Who, courtesy of the Myth Makers interviews, deep dive documentaries and spinoff dramas. And then, in the second half, Dylan chooses a "classic" and "new" Myth Makers for the three of us to discuss; Sylvester McCoy's 1994 interview and Er...
2025-08-281h 41
On The Time Lash podcastOTTL Book Club: Myths and Legends by Dylan Rees
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Ben and Mark throw open the doors of the On the Timelash bookshop for a boozy book launch with Dylan Rees, author of the fabulous book, Myths and Legends: The Reeltime Pictures Story. The lads chat about how Keith Barnfather, Nicholas Briggs, and many more have created a massive people’s history of Doctor Who, courtesy of the Myth Makers interviews, deep dive documentaries and spinoff dramas.
And then, in the second half, Dylan chooses a “classic” and “new” Myth Makers for the three of us...
2025-08-2800 min
The Maran Chess ClubBooks n Stuff: Resurrection of the Daleks with Paul QuinnThis time on the Maran Chess Club, Paul Quinn joins Luke to talk about Eric Saward's Target novelization of Resurrection of the Daleks. *#%$The Time Lord. The Time Lord. The Time Lord. The Time Lord.THE TIME LORD!
2025-06-271h 15
500 Year Diary: A Doctor Who PodcastCapturing and Escaping (Mindwarp)Saturday 4 October 1986
Mindwarp
This week, the 1980s brings back its most iconic original villain (possibly) to face off against the Sixth Doctor for the second time. But is the reunion a success? Kate Orman joins us again, to discuss Mindwarp.
Notes and links
Sigourney Weaver in Aliens (1986) and Linda Hamilton in The Terminator (1984) are both mid-80s female leads who are strong and independent without being primarily sex objects.
Paul Cornell, Martin Day and Keith Topping’s The Discontinuity Guide has this to say about Mindwarp: “Crozier’s sip of tea...
2025-06-081h 14
Doctor Who: Too Hot For TVS5 E30 - Wil-deux-nessSend a textRecorded in March 2025 Dylan and Liam traverse this season finale of Doctor Who and the future of the show and get it spectacularly right/wrong. They also look at two turning points in the show history first up its the TV Comic strip ‘The Night Walkers’, then they look at the abandoned script for episode 14 of ‘The Trial of a Timelord’ entitled ‘Time Incorporated’ written by Eric Saward. And as always they answer the burning questions:Who is the bonny blue of Dr Who podcasting ? What is Dynasty on ice...
2025-05-311h 15
Lots of Planets Have a NorthEpisode 13: Season 20 - Part 1In this episode, we finally confront the great schism of the podcast: Ciarán and Jacob’s respective takes on the Fifth Doctor. This cathartic outburst done, we settle into giving Eric Saward some credit for once (though not for long), lamenting the wasted potential of numerous actors and, naturally, some Black Guardian impressions. Come to find out why the Davison-era TARDIS team is “peak neoliberal,” stay for us being defeated utterly by Snakedance.
[And yes, the Omega discussion was recorded well, well before ‘Wish World’/‘The Reality War;’ apparently we’re just very in tune with Russell The Davies, surprisingly.]
Th...
2025-05-301h 55
Doctor Who: We're All Stories in the EndThe Changing Face of Doctor Who: Slipback by Eric SawardSurprise! We're back for the first episode of our new, occasional side-step into Doctor Who books featuring other Doctors, and where better to start than at the very beginning, with Slipback, the very first Doctor Who novel *not* based on a BBC TV story.Joining me is long-term Saward stan JR Southall.WE WILL BE BACK AT EASTER!Follow us at:@Seaoftranquilitylane on Threads@theiainmartin.bsky.social on BlueskyOr just come and hang out on alternate Saturdays at Saint's Row Brewery in Old Town Gaithersburg, MD.
2025-02-141h 17
Relic time RadioPegasus by Eric Saward 1of 2Send us a textThe story follows actor and detective Richard Mace, who is called in to investigate a crime of outstanding evil and international skulduggery in Victorian London. ('Doctor Who' scriptwriter Eric Saward).Support the showEnjoying the show? Support us by donating or becoming a regular contributor. Visit our support page to find out more. Every bit helps us bring you more great content. Thank you for being part of our podcast family! Leave a review, share with friends, and check out...
2025-01-1624 min
Relic time RadioPegasus by Eric Saward 2of 2Send us a textThe story follows actor and detective Richard Mace, who is called in to investigate a crime of outstanding evil and international skulduggery in Victorian London. ('Doctor Who' scriptwriter Eric Saward).Support the showEnjoying the show? Support us by donating or becoming a regular contributor. Visit our support page to find out more. Every bit helps us bring you more great content. Thank you for being part of our podcast family! Leave a review, share with friends, and check out...
2025-01-1628 min
WHO Corner to Corner | Doctor Who PodcastDoctor Who - The Visitation: Parts 1 and 2 | COMMENTARYSend us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast!Tegan wants to return to Heathrow Airport so she can actually start her new job in cabin crew and the Doctor is happy to oblige. Sadly the TARDIS lands three centuries too early and there's no sign of a Starbucks or even a duty free shop. Just trees.However, as it turns out, all it not lost! A bunch of lizard-like aliens have crashlanded in their spaceship and, spotting an opportunity for mischief, have conspired to take advantage of...
2024-12-2252 min
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 161: REVELATION OF THE DALEKSLast time Eric Saward squared off against the New Zealand Doctor Who Fan Club, it didn’t go so well for him. What about this time? Has Saward learned from the excesses that laid RESURRECTION so low? Has the NZDWFC provided us a better read yet again? Come listen as Tony Whitt, Dalton Hughes, and Alyson Fitch-Safreed debate whether a bunch of references to tinclavic and Terileptils actually make for a worse novelization.
We are now a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, THE POLICE BOX IN A JU...
2024-09-291h 42
Cult ConnectionsAdventures in Time and Spain: Revelation of the DaleksIan and Nathan have dematerialised on the planet Necros for a visit to Tranquil ReposeRevelation of the Daleks (1985). Directed by Greame Harper. Written by Eric Saward. Starring Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Eleanor Bron and Clive Swift.
2024-09-0849 min
Power of 3281: The Making of SlipbackRemember when Doctor Who was put on hiatus, back in 1985?
To help bridge the gap between Seasons 22 and 23, a six-part radio story was broadback on Pirate Radio 4, featuring Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant as the Doctor and Peri.
We take a look at how this story came to be, in exclusive new interviews with Nicola Bryant, writer Eric Saward, and guest star Nick Revell.
2024-09-051h 05
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 155: ATTACK OF THE CYBERMENCybermen, Cryons, and cops – oh my! Add to all of that enough fanwank that the story should come with its own box of Kleenex, and you’ve got a recipe for a bad novelization. So how is it so good – and how did it come from Eric Saward? Again?! Come join Tony Whitt, Alyson Fitch-Safreed, and Dalton Hughes as we discuss Saward’s novelization of a Colin Baker story written by…somebody.
We are now a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, THE POLICE BOX IN A JUNKYARD PODCAST, a...
2024-06-171h 35
Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time TravelsHappy Times and Places 81.2 - Resurrection of the Daleks 2Ed Stradling revels in the many deaths that Eric Saward serves up in this very gruesome but highly entertaining story. Or is it a violent aberration that is too grim for a family fantasy show? Food for thought and for chat in the second part of this feature length adventure that is actually the same length as normal but doesn't seem like it is.
Please support these podcasts on Patreon, where you will get advance releases, exclusive content (including a patron-only podcast - Far Too Much Information), regular AMAs and more. Tiers start from as little as £3 pe...
2024-06-171h 34
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 154: THE TWIN DILEMMAIt is a truth universally acknowledged that Eric Saward’s books are a bit…much. So what is a band of jaded reviewers to do when Saward takes a turd like THE TWIN DILEMMA and polishes it until it’s…well, less of a turd? Come join Tony Whitt, Alyson Fitch-Safreed, Dalton Hughes, and our special guest Larry VanMersbergen of the DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST as they ask that question and many more about the novelization of Colin Baker’s first story!
We are now a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO...
2024-06-021h 31
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 150: RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKSEric Saward’s novelization of his 1984 was almost 40 years in the making. Was it worth the wait? …Seriously, we’re asking. Oh, and we read a much better version by Paul Scoones, too. Come join Tony Whitt, Dalton Hughes, and Danny Celedon for a special 150th episode as they discuss both the fan and official novelizations of RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS.
We are now a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, THE POLICE BOX IN A JUNKYARD PODCAST, and TIMESTREAMS. You can check out these and other podcasts in the...
2024-03-241h 25Cult ConnectionsAdventures in Time and Spain: EarthshockIan and Nathan encounter the Cybermen in this classic Fifth Doctor story. Earthshock (1982). Directed by Peter Grimwade. Written by Eric Saward. Produced by John Nathan Turner. Starring Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, Janet Feilding, Sarah Sutton and Beryl Reid.
2024-03-1845 min
Doctor Who: RemnantsElegy of the Glass Dalek
Written by Dominic G. Martin. The fate of Arthur Stengos is not one to be envied. But just what went on inside his mind in those last moments? Before that mind is taken by the Daleks...
Based on "Revelation of the Daleks" by Eric Saward.
STARRING:
Rob Shade as Arthur Stengos (Twitter: @tempusfutile )
Laura Hughes as Natasha (Twitter: @Laura_IsANoun)
Dominic G. Martin as Grigory
2023-11-1625 min
Strangers in SpaceBlue Box 118: Eric Without EndWhat if Eric Saward had done this, what if Eric Saward had done that - and what if Eric Saward had done the other? We just couldn't help ourselves This episode presented by: J.R. Southall With: Jon Arnold Matt Barber Mark Donaldson Iain Martin
2023-10-0643 min
Strangers in SpaceBlue Box 118: Eric Without EndWhat if Eric Saward had done this, what if Eric Saward had done that - and what if Eric Saward had done the other? We just couldn't help ourselves
This episode presented by:
J.R. Southall
With:
Jon Arnold
Matt Barber
Mark Donaldson
Iain Martin
2023-10-0643 min
On the Time LashGet Tae Flux - Chapter 5: The Daleks' Fluxing Masterplan 2Send us a textIn the final part of On the Time Lash's Get Tae Flux miniseries, Ben and Mark discuss the tonal tightrope that Dennis Spooner walks while bringing The Daleks' Masterplan to its conclusion. Is Sara Kingdom's death justified? Is Donald Tosh a precursor to Eric Saward? Would you give someone £100 for some painted telesnaps?All this and a creepy Tom Baker mask, serialised Doctor Who v.s. episodic Doctor Who, who should have played the Meddling Monk opposite Peter Cushing, and a showdown in the letters pages of DWM.Support t...
2023-10-051h 33
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcastTalks to the resplendent David Maskell about his choice of Revelation of the Daleks (2/2)Joe & David; ‘to earn his favour…I have to kill you!’ The perfect new series episode? Eric Saward’s redemption? The best deaths? The boldest themes? The sickest lines? Oh yes!
2023-08-181h 10
GallicastGallicast #178 - Revelation of the DaleksNous achevons aujourd'hui notre visionnage de la saison 22 avec "Revelation of the Daleks", une bonne occasion de parler d'Eric Saward.
2023-05-161h 06
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 134: EARTHSHOCKIt’s the end of an era. Never again will we be able to make jokes about Matthew Waterhouse – at least, not any good ones, anyway. Come join Tony Whitt, Alyson Fitch-Safreed, Dalton Hughes, and special guest Jim Sangster as we discuss why we’ve all been unfair to Waterhouse, to Adric, and even to Ian Marter as we talk about his novelization of Eric Saward’s story EARTHSHOCK. (And no, no one’s been unfair to Eric Saward.)
We are now a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, T...
2023-04-301h 38
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 132: THE VISITATIONIt’s the very first Peter Davison novelization, the very first novel by Eric Saward, and the very first photo cover that doesn’t suck. It’s also the very first appearance on our show of special guest Jim Sangster, as he, Tony Whitt, and Dalton Hughes discuss the novelization of the story that put gaudily decorated androids and plague mice on the map, THE VISITATION!
We are now a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, THE POLICE BOX IN A JUNKYARD PODCAST, and TIMESTREAMS. You can check out th...
2023-04-021h 15
Doctor Who: the World Enough and Time podcastEpisode 55: EarthshockIt’s time to go back to the heady days of 1982 when Cybermen were cool, death was shocking and the Fifth Doctor was serving as a proxy father to three children. Yes it’s Eric Saward’s game-changing blockbuster Earthshock. There’s no denying that it blew Andy away as a kid but how does he feel about it now? And what does Alex make of this ‘Davison classic’?
As usual, many questions abound: ‘Are all of Barbara’s clothes still in the TARDIS?’; ‘Why do some death screams sound like choir practice?’; And most importantly ‘Is Beryl Reid good casting as Briggs?’.
Al...
2023-04-011h 41
The Doctor Who ShowSlipbackIt's the end of September and, as promised last episode, Rob and Dave have read the Target novelisation of Eric Saward's 1985 Doctor Who radio play, Slipback.
In this episode they run through the novel, blow-by-blow, then have a discussion about it. Naturally, they also discuss the radio play too, for some handy comparison.
Before then, they discuss some interesting news from the past month, some short topics and, at the end of the show, talk about some non-Doctor Who content they've consumed of late. A couple of listener emails round out the episode.
H...
2022-09-251h 15
On the Time Lash131. Hipster HistoricalsSend us a textBen and Mark discuss the Doctor Who sub-genre of the Hipster Historical by way of 'Nikola Tesla's Night Of Terror' and 'The Visitation'. How well do both stories succeed in informing and entertaining audiences about less famous historical celebrities?Ben finds a kinship with Richard Mace, Mark attempts to pin the blame on someone other than Eric Saward, and a Waltzer carriage transforms into an android.ALSO: Canine in company! The Wedding of Ben Verth! The blob in the cafetiere!Support the showFollow us...
2022-07-311h 25
On the Time Lash129. Doctor Who: Banged Up AbroadSend us a textIn many ways, it's all been building to this. The 12th series of On the Time Lash opens with Mark finally coming face to fist with Eric Saward and Ben getting to call people SPIES.In a packed show, Ben and Mark discuss Ben's stag, the DWAS Capitol event, Spyfall, and Frontier in Space. Not to mention bollock monsters, holding a pillow over an elderly screenwriter, and they struggle to remember what the aliens from Spyfall are actually called.ALSO: An appreciation of Sacha Dhawan and Roger Delgado's Masters...
2022-05-211h 37
Summons From Gallifrey: A Doctor Who PodcastEpisode 16 | The Ultimate FoeThe 6th Doctor is in trouble! Put on trial by his own people (AGAIN), the Doctor implicates himself with the charge of genocide of the Vervoids via his own defense. Soon, however, the Master appears to illuminate the situation -- the High Council of Time Lords on Gallifrey made a secret deal with the Valeyard; in exchange for a guilty verdict, the Valeyard will have access to all the remaining regenerations of the Doctor. Crikey!In a bit of a mess of a season that saw Doctor Who return with a total of 14 episodes, the death of...
2022-04-1147 min
Pull To Open: A Random Doctor Who PodcastTelos Another One (Converting "Attack of the Cybermen")When you're looking to literally change history to save your race, it's smart to stay focused. This really isn't the time for convoluted plans, extraneous plot threads that go nowhere, and long conversations with captured prisoners. But the Cybermen can't help themselves, it seems, and neither can Attack of the Cybermen, which seems utterly confused about which previous story it's a sequel to. It's almost inevitable that things get messy pretty quickly in Colin Baker's second adventure, but the script still manages to keep the pace up, the body count high, and the fan service at maximum. Could at...
2022-04-022h 16
Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-Fi392: Omega, Cutaway Comics, and Gallifrey One With Gareth Kavanagh!Our podcast this week welcomes back Gareth Kavanagh for a longer chat, mainly about Cutaway Comics' latest projects, selling issues in the basement at Gallifrey One, and taking a trip to Aldbourne in honour of 1972 Doctor Who serial The Daemons.Gareth joins Christian Cawley and James McLean in a wide ranging conversation that takes in Brian Blessed, Eric Saward, retro gaming, and much more.ShownotesUseful references for this week's show:
Cutaway Comics
Gaming Retro UK
Fusion Retro Books
If you’ve enjoyed the show, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a...
2022-03-2845 min
The Polis Box#040. Is It Still In Me, Doctor?Lee, Dave and Cameron discuss menacing pink snakes in Television Centre, falconry, wardrobe choices that even Liberace would consider a bit much, racism in Doctor Who, lost classics of British film comedy (that were lost for a reason), John Nathan Turner and Eric Saward's ongoing battle with a crocodile and more in episode 40 of The Polis Box. Oh, and we also put Snakedance on trial!
But will it be found guilty or not guilty of crimes against Doctor Who? The verdict, as ever, is in your hands...
(Apologies for some poor sound quality in places, thanks to us being back...
2021-03-181h 29
Reversing Polarity6: Very Worried About The Mucus (The Twin Dilemma)This episode: slug aliens (slaliens), Aym aspires to be an explosion in a rainbow factory, the novelisation tortures Rosie, we suggest several things that would make this story good (an outcome Eric Saward did not bother with), Big Finish saves us once again, and MJTV makes a not very triumphant return.
If you're enjoying the show, then recommend it to your friends, family, and colleagues! And if you're feeling extra grateful that we endured The Twin Dilemma so you don't have to, leave us a review on iTunes. You can also share your appreciation with us on...
2021-03-111h 39
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonAttack of the Cybermen (Eric Saward is a Dick)Joe and Toni discuss junk music, Bob Hoskins Era Mario, and Lance the Hedgehog in the Classic Doctor Who serial Attack of the Cybermen. This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here. Download • YouTube • RSS • Patreon • iTunes • Stitcher • Google Play • ESO Network
2021-03-031h 26
Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-FiCutaway Comics, Lytton, Paradise Towers, and Brian Blessed as OmegaThis week Christian Cawley chats with Cutaway Comics' Gareth Kavanagh about Lytton, Omega, Brian Blessed, and accidentally discovering crowdfunding.Doctor Who fandom has been gifted with rare treats over the years, from comics and novels to audiobooks, audio plays, and independent movies. Anyone engaged with Doctor Who is aware of at least one of these alternate spins on the so-called "Whoniverse" but such productions are often limited by licenses.After all, the BBC owns Doctor Who.But, the corporation does not own the characters created by non-BBC writers who worked on the classic series...
2021-02-0230 min
The Nimon Be Praised0.5 of The Nimon Be Praised in conversation with Nathan BottomleyJoin Joe as he has a fascinating conversation with fellow podcaster, Nathan Bottomley, from Flight Through Entirety. We discuss FTE, Eric Saward, Hinchcliffe, RTD, Steven Moffat, Barbara, Susan, Jo Grant, Sarah Jane, Robert Holmes...and so much more. We wander the length and breadth of Doctor Who.
2020-11-072h 10
Doctor Who: Radio Free SkaroRadio Free Skaro #753 - Helicopter ParentsThis week begins our Classic Series Commentary for the Sylvester McCoy Season 26 opener “Battlefield”! Twisting Warren’s arm to watch his favourite era of Doctor Who is a favourite pastime for the other Two Who Rule. Also, Dan Peck from The Game of Rassilon, a fun and entertaining Doctor Who RPG podcast, drops by for a chat. Plus, news on virtual conventions for Chicago TARDIS and Big Finish, Doctor Who Magazine, and more! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! Ghost Light highlights video Power of the Daleks Special Edition trailer Hollow Planet print and play game S...
2020-07-2600 min
Doctor Who: Too Hot For TVS1 E06 - Wheezing and groaning like a dirty old manSend a textIn episode 5 of Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV Dylan and Jack look at two adventures for the sixth doctor. The BBC radio play 'Slipback' written by Eric Saward and the comic strip 'Voyager' written by Steve Parkhouse and drawn by John Ridgeway.
2020-07-1950 min
Trap One: A Doctor Who PodcastRevelation of the Daleks by Eric SawardKeith (@50dw50), Jason (@drwhonovels) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) pay their last respects to Eric Saward's Target novelisation of his Sixth Doctor story Revelation of the Daleks.
We also discuss Russell T Davies' Rose prequel, Doctor Who and the Time War, and sequel, Revenge of the Nestene.
2020-04-061h 20
Doctor Who: Prepare the Timelash!!Attack of the CybermenThis month, Ken & Mike talk about "Attack of the Cybermen", in which the Cybermen ... don't actually do a lot of attacking? Presumably, that's due to their lack of a coherent plan. Also, there's Lytton, Most Awesomest Mercenary in the Galaxy. Oh, and these two side characters called the Doctor and Peri, who manage to get in some great lines every once in a while. With a script surreptitiously penned by Eric Saward, though, you were expecting something else?
2020-02-261h 09
Doctor Who: The Alhambra PodcastEP 116: Doctor Who Series 12 & Big Finish talk, Resurrection of the Daleks Audio Book ReviewEpisode 116 of the Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, featuring Brett, Liam, and Humphrey. In this podcast we: Welcome & Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:00) Big Finish Main Range release 258 - Warzone & Conversion is discussed but not reviewed really (00:01:52) Doctor Who News segment begins Terrance Dicks World Cup of Books, Target books, BF asking about Rotan Storyline (00:11:21) Series 12 Creative Staff announced, Chibnell and Moffat's quality/experiemental pre-showrunner which was lost when they were the showrunner talking about Rosa (00:25:53) Ligher Series 12 Talk - New Year's special, 13th Doctor Holiday Special Comic, Tone of Series 12 twitter poll (00:55:32) Fury From the Deep Blu-ray (01:09:48...
2019-12-082h 35
Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastA Long Tradition of Doctor Who Monsters That in Some Way Resemble Human Genitalia (Evolution of the Daleks)This week, we discuss human nature, animatronic willies, easily avoidable deaths, and the ethics of cooking pork. Which is probably all just a way of distracting ourselves from the Evolution of the Daleks.
Notes and links
The script for this episode is clever enough to borrow from David Whitaker, the Doctor Who script editor who wrote the cleverest Dalek stories from the 1960s. To find out more about him, have a listen to our episode on Evil of the Daleks, which is Episode 13: Airwick Gatport.
James identifies one of the influences on this...
2019-10-1341 min
Doctor Who Target FilesEpisode 98 Twin Dilemma ReviewIt's a very sad time at Target World towers and for Doctor Who fans worldwide as the King Of Target Novelisations Terrance Dicks has written his last chapter and gone to travel in the largest Tardis in the Universe.
Back on Terra Firma, Lee and Mike discuss Eric Saward's novel adaptation of his TV script for the debut of the Sixth Doctor. Will this tale from over three decades ago fair better for our hosts, than his recent adaptation of Resurrection Of The Daleks. That is up for discussion, whether they like it or not!
Our hosts also discuss their...
2019-09-1000 minDoctor Who Target FilesEpisode 97 Resurrection Of The Daleks & Jeff Cummins InterviewIt's back to the Dystopian London of 1984 as seen on screen and now the page with Resurrection Of The Daleks this time on the Target Files. With the brutalism depicted within the new hardback and audiobook, Mike & Lee are not afraid to be brutal in discussion of this new adaptation from tv story writer Eric Saward. As a bonus in this episode, a recording of Mike being lucky enough to chat with Target Cover designing legend Jeff Cummins at London Film & Comic Con last month.
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2019-08-1300 min
Trap One: A Doctor Who PodcastResurrection of the Daleks by Eric SawardOn this episode Jason Miller (@drwhonovels) joins Mark McManus (@QuarkMcMalus) to discuss Eric Saward's novelisation of his 1984 story, Resurrection of the Daleks.
Special guest reading by Hayden Gribble (@Gribbla12).
Contains spoilers.
Show notes here.
2019-08-121h 18
Access Best-Selling Audiobook Titles for Your LibraryDoctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks: 5th Doctor Novelisation - Eric SawardPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/366105 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks: 5th Doctor Novelisation
Author: Eric Saward
Narrator: Terry Molloy, Nicholas Briggs
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 48 minutes
Release date: August 1, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary: Terry Molloy reads this brand new novelisation of the classic television adventure featuring the Fifth Doctor. The TARDIS is ensnared in a time corridor, catapulting it into derelict docklands on 20th century Earth. The Doctor and his companions...
2019-08-014h 48Doctor Who: Radio Free SkaroRadio Free Skaro #698 – Chromophonic WorkshopWho would have thought we’d see the day Christopher Eccleston would grace the hallowed ground of Edmonton, Alberta, the sacred land of two-thirds of Radio Free Skaro? And yet here we are, as Mr. Eccleston will be a guest of Edmonton Expo (not affiliated with RFS) in September! Alas, North America isn’t so lucky when it comes to DVD and Blu-rayss, as we’ll have to wait until Christmas for the Colin Baker Blu-Ray set, but you can get Big Finish’s 20th anniversary extravaganza The Legacy of Time right now! And speaking of things you can do right...
2019-07-2100 minDoctor Who: Radio Free SkaroRadio Free Skaro #689 – The Marks of MandragoraIf you missed the Tribeca Film Festival, and chances are you did, never fear because “Doctor Who: The Runaway” is now ready for your VR-addled eyeballs, at least if you live in the UK. If you’re into more traditional media, we have “The Evil of the Daleks” vinyl news and a storybook devoted to the ends, beginnings, almost-weres and never-was of the beloved Target novelisations. Our Miniscope this week features gentleman author and TV veteran Louis Marks, as we look at his work on “Planet of Giants”, “Day of the Daleks”, “Planet of Evil”, and “The Masque of Mandragora”! Make yourse...
2019-05-1900 min
Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-FiEric Saward Appreciation PodKastIncredibly, in over 350 podcasts, we haven't spent any time talking in depth about former Doctor Who script editor Eric Saward. Well, it's time to make amends! Gareth Kavanagh is back with Christian Cawley and James McLean to discuss the 1982-1986 era of Doctor Who. Listen out for mention of a Saward-penned graphic novel currently in production focusing on Saward's Resurrection of the Daleks and Attack of the Cybermen character Lytton.Shownotes
The Genesis Machine
PodKast kommentary: Earthshock
2019-04-0154 min
Round The ArchivesRTA033 - Episode 33 - 'Chigley', 'MacGyver' and more 'Summer Wine'Episode 33 sees us take a trip to Chigley, where Tim Worthington joins us to discuss how Mister Antonio got involved with arranging 'A Present For Lord Belborough'.
Martin Holmes takes a look at a 1977 publication about 'Doctor Who' Companions, then Bob Fischer and Andrew T Smith conclude their chat about 'Last Of The Summer Wine'.
Nick Goodman considers the forthcoming Dalek books by Eric Saward along with the animation of 'The Macra Terror' then Simon Exton & Ken Moss of 'The ExtonMoss Experiment' podcast review the pilot episode of 'MacGyver'.
2019-03-011h 24
On the Time Lash68. Rodney Bewes' Groin StrainSend us a textReturning after a series break, Ben and Mark return to cast their eyes towards Doctor Who's 50th anniversary series as they discuss Asylum of the Daleks and Resurrection of the Daleks.Along the way, they'll play relationship therapist to Amy and Rory, ponder Daleks as set dressing, discuss big movie concepts, busy plotting, bad acting, the brutality of Eric Saward and the breath of fresh air that is Jenna Coleman. Support the showFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint
2019-02-091h 23Doctor Who: The Alhambra PodcastEP 92: Era Comparison - Eric Saward v. Andrew CartmelEpisode of 92 of The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast does our fourth Era comparison podcast. Stay Tuned for our up and coming podcasts. EP 93: Looks at the War Master and everyone now being able to meet EVERYONE in the Doctor Who universe, The 7th Doctor Being Merlin (or not), and the Toxicity in modern fandom. Please give the show some feedback through tweets & email. Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast Tweet the hosts: Liam @djNezumi or Brett @Mavic_Chen V...
2019-01-131h 35
On the Time Lash66. PantomimeticSend us a textBen and Mark discuss sub-par Cyber sequels as they debate the relative merits of 'Closing Time' and 'Attack of the Cybermen'. Are they each as bad as fan wisdom will have you believe? If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you'll probably know the answer to that.Under discussion: Parenthood, the fear of children, psycho-analysing Steven Moffat, being rude about DWM staff, saying nice things about Eric Saward, dodgy synths and guns.Also: As series 11 continues, Ben and Mark briefly discuss 'Rosa' and 'Arachnids in the UK'. As ever, tweet us...
2018-11-031h 34
The Writers' Room67 - Eric Saward Revisited Part 266 episodes down covering individual writers of classic Doctor Who, and only one to go. Crazy. Erik and Kyle finish up their revisitation of Eric Saward, six years after the initial foray, by talking about his two Dalek stories--Resurrection of the Daleks and Revelation of the Daleks. One of them is good but not a Doctor Who story, the other definitely is a Doctor Who story but is terrible. What fun. The fellas also tell you what's coming in the new year for this podcast feed and let you know there's still time to turn in your questions/dis...
2018-10-151h 31
The Writers' RoomEpisode 66 - Revisiting Eric Saward part 1The end is the beginning is the end! When we started our journey through the first 26 years of Doctor Who via the writers and the stories they wrote, we tried to start big, by tackling the stories written by '80s script editor Eric Saward, and in doing so, we bit off more than we could chew. So, to wind down The Writers Room mark 1, we're going back and doing Saward in two goes rather than just one. This month, it's "The Visitation," "Earthshock," and "Attack of the Cybermen." Do we think the same things we thought ba...
2018-09-151h 31
Trust Your DoctorEpisode 23: Unlimited Travis (Voice from the Past)Kind of like unlimited Gan but way more dangerous and unhinged.
This week somebody other than Christ Boucher or Terry Nation titled the script, because it’s got like 4 words. Thats 3 words more than the average on this show, so let’s give Blake’s 7 a big round of applause. It’s Voice from the Past, written by Roger Parkes, and aired on March 13, 1979.
Show-notes:
0:57 Making Blake’s 7 is a Twitter account about the making of Blake’s 7.
1:24 Flight Through Entirety is a Doctor Who podcast. They recorded Eric Saward’s scrapped ending for Trial of a...
2018-06-051h 01
Zenith: A Blake's 7 PodcastEpisode 23: Unlimited Travis (Voice from the Past)Kind of like unlimited Gan but way more dangerous and unhinged.
This week somebody other than Christ Boucher or Terry Nation titled the script, because it’s got like 4 words. Thats 3 words more than the average on this show, so let’s give Blake’s 7 a big round of applause. It’s Voice from the Past, written by Roger Parkes, and aired on March 13, 1979.
Show-notes:
0:57 Making Blake’s 7 is a Twitter account about the making of Blake’s 7.
1:24 Flight Through Entirety is a Doctor Who podcast. They recorded Eric Saward’s scrapped ending for Trial of a...
2018-06-051h 01Decorative VegetableEpisode 23: Unlimited Travis (Voice from the Past)Kind of like unlimited Gan but way more dangerous and unhinged.
This week somebody other than Christ Boucher or Terry Nation titled the script, because it’s got like 4 words. Thats 3 words more than the average on this show, so let’s give Blake’s 7 a big round of applause. It’s Voice from the Past, written by Roger Parkes, and aired on March 13, 1979.
Show-notes:
0:57 Making Blake’s 7 is a Twitter account about the making of Blake’s 7.
1:24 Flight Through Entirety is a Doctor Who podcast. They recorded Eric Saward’s scrapped ending for Trial of a...
2018-06-051h 01
Doctor Who: 42 To Doomsday42 to Doomsday - Staff Xmas Party 3Episode 75 - Rob and Mark are joined by Richard and Dave to help us 'celebrate' our very last Christmas special! We attempt to rehabilitate Eric Saward’s contribution to the show, examine arcs in their classic and modern contexts (warning: Rob doesn’t mince words), wax lyrical about ye olde novelisations in The Target book session, go deep into our favourite shows of the year and our hope and dreams for Series 11!
Hang in there, folks. Only one more to go…
2017-12-151h 28Doctor Who: Radio Free SkaroRadio Free Skaro #590 – Blue Man GroupSeries 10 may be over, but your questions have just begun! Fluid Links returns (and re-returns next week) for us to answer, dodge and blatantly lie our way through your thoughtful enquiries about the ast series of Doctor Who…and the Xmas special still to come! Links: – World Enough and Time final BBC One viewing figures – The Doctor Falls BBC America ratings – The Doctor Falls Appreciation Index – San Diego Comic-Con Doctor Who panel details – SDCC Classic Doctor Who Panel, hosted by Kyle Anderson! – Toronto Doctor Who hosts Eric Saward – Red, White and Who pre...
2017-07-0900 min
Doctor Who: New To WhoEpisode 3 - Earthshock"She's like a dinner lady in space"
The Beryl Reid Appreciation Society (i.e., Colin, Daniel, and Steven)
return for EARTHSHOCK, in which the new and young Fifth Doctor faces one of
his deadliest and long-lost enemies. Who survives? Who doesn't? And what
terrifying direction does the show's new Script Editor have in store for
our favourite celery-and-cricket-uniform-wearing hero?
Written by ERIC SAWARD, this story is a highlight of Season 19, and is the
first of its kind of grittier and grimmer narratives more in tune with the
troubled and troubling 1980s.
The cover painting for the 1992 reprint of the Doctor Who...
2017-06-1852 min
Doctor Who: New To WhoEpisode 3 - Earthshock"She's like a dinner lady in space"
The Beryl Reid Appreciation Society (i.e., Colin, Daniel, and Steven)
return for EARTHSHOCK, in which the new and young Fifth Doctor faces one of
his deadliest and long-lost enemies. Who survives? Who doesn't? And what
terrifying direction does the show's new Script Editor have in store for
our favourite celery-and-cricket-uniform-wearing hero?
Written by ERIC SAWARD, this story is a highlight of Season 19, and is the
first of its kind of grittier and grimmer narratives more in tune with the
troubled and troubling 1980s.
The cover painting for the 1992 reprint of the Doctor Who...
2017-06-1800 minFlight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastNever Going to Win (The Colin Baker Retrospective)We’ve reached the end of Doctor Who’s longest era: an era in which every single story was a 14-episode epic about cannibalism and Gallifreyan jurisprudence. But, despite Eric Saward, there are still nice things to say.
Notes and links
Those of you not from Australia won’t understand our references to the only sitcom in Australian television history, Mother and Son, starring Garry McDonald as highly-strung botanist Arthur Bruchner.
Despite the much-criticised loveliness of his era of Doctor Who, even Russell T Davies can go horribly dark and cynical: fans of harrow...
2017-06-111h 28Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastTime Inc. (Time Inc.)Transported to a nightmarish world of the Valeyard’s creation, the Doctor finds himself unable to escape, because Eric Saward has stormed off, taking his script for Episode 14 with him.
This week, we bring you that script, performed by a troupe of talented and attractive young actors. What was the original ending for The Trial of a Time Lord? Tune in to Flight Through Entirety’s production of Time Inc. to find out.
Credits
The DoctorTodd BeilbyMelanieBrendan JonesThe ValeyardNathan BottomleyThe InquisitorRichard StoneGlitzRichard StoneThe MasterJames SellwoodPopplewickBrendan JonesKeeper of the MatrixTodd Beilby
Special thanks to Domi...
2017-05-3030 minFlight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastGallifreyan Duck and Cover (The Ultimate Foe)And now it’s time for the Trial storyline to implode completely. Nathan turns out to be a distillation of all that is evil in Todd, and Brendan has just stormed out with the only copy of this episode’s script. It’s the last two episodes of The Trial of a Time Lord — The Ultimate Foe.
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For the last time, The Ultimate Foe was released as part of the Trial of a Time Lord box set in 2008/2009. (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)
Just one link this week
So, here’s o...
2017-05-211h 07Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastThe Demeter Seed Game (Terror of the Vervoids)After the stressful events of last week, we’ve decided to treat ourselves to a luxury cruise. Brendan’s working out in a pink tracksuit, Todd’s playing Galaxian and terrorising the waitress, and Nathan’s hanging around the communications room with an axe. And, in order to protect a secret hidden on the space liner, one of us will become a murderer. And there are Vervoids, of course.
Buy the story!
Terror of the Vervoids was (again) released as part of the Trial of a Time Lord box set in 2008/2009. (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)
...
2017-05-1450 minFlight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastI’m Supposed to Be Cross (The Mysterious Planet)This week, Brendan, Nathan and Todd go for a lovely walk in a rain-drenched forest, only to find themselves dragged halfway across the galaxy by the Time Lords and placed on trial to answer for their crimes. It’s Parts 1 to 4 of the longest Doctor Who story ever — The Trial of a Time Lord: The Mysterious Planet.
Buy the story!
The Mysterious Planet was released as part of the Trial of a Time Lord box set in 2008/2009. (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)
Notes and links
Trials and Tribulations is a 55-minute documentary cove...
2017-04-3056 minOn the Time Lash50. Verthshock?Send us a textIn their 50th episode, Ben and Mark address their changing opinions on the Peter Davison serial Earthshock, which has been paired up with Matt Smith Weeping Angels two parter, The Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone.Under discussion: Alien/Aliens, the difference between characters you care about and cannon fodder, Beryl Reid: Space Pirate.Ben relates the story of how his enjoyment of the climactic moments of Time of Angels was ruined (and not in the way you're thinking), whilst Mark has resorted to exhaling in despair at the mere mention of Eric Saward's...
2017-02-181h 40Trust Your Doctor151: Bow Ties or No Ties (Time and the Rani)I’ll take cable ties thanks.
This week we return to your regularly scheduled programming. Which means Pip and Jane Baker are back writing for the show, stumbling through the darkness because no one knows how the hell to characterize the 7th Doctor yet. Thanks Eric Saward/JNT/Andrew Cartmel/Whoever you want to blame for this. It’s Time and the Rani, aired in September of 1987.
Show-notes:
5:36 Crispin Glover, who usually goes by his alter-ego “Really Distinctive Facial Structure Man,” sued some people over some stuff.
25:16 The “intense” sound effects at the end of this...
2017-01-1544 minTrust Your Doctor: A Doctor Who Podcast151: Bow Ties or No Ties (Time and the Rani)I’ll take cable ties thanks.
This week we return to your regularly scheduled programming. Which means Pip and Jane Baker are back writing for the show, stumbling through the darkness because no one knows how the hell to characterize the 7th Doctor yet. Thanks Eric Saward/JNT/Andrew Cartmel/Whoever you want to blame for this. It’s Time and the Rani, aired in September of 1987.
Show-notes:
5:36 Crispin Glover, who usually goes by his alter-ego “Really Distinctive Facial Structure Man,” sued some people over some stuff.
25:16 The “intense” sound effects at the end of this...
2017-01-1544 minDecorative Vegetable151: Bow Ties or No Ties (Time and the Rani)I’ll take cable ties thanks.
This week we return to your regularly scheduled programming. Which means Pip and Jane Baker are back writing for the show, stumbling through the darkness because no one knows how the hell to characterize the 7th Doctor yet. Thanks Eric Saward/JNT/Andrew Cartmel/Whoever you want to blame for this. It’s Time and the Rani, aired in September of 1987.
Show-notes:
5:36 Crispin Glover, who usually goes by his alter-ego “Really Distinctive Facial Structure Man,” sued some people over some stuff.
25:16 The “intense” sound effects at the end of this...
2017-01-1544 min
The Minute Doctor Who Podcast103 – Nick Briggs and Eric SawardAn interview with Nick Briggs and Eric Saward from Whooverville 8.
2017-01-1000 min
Tim's Take On...Tim's Take On: Episode 362(Nick Briggs and Eric Saward at Whooverville 8)One last bit of Whooverville 8 coverage for now and Luke Harrison of TMDWP along with a colleague from The Blue Box Podcast are talking to Nick Briggs(Dalek voice man and Big Finish's big cheese) and Eric Saward(Classic Series script editor & writer) The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/ If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or c...
2016-12-1632 minFlight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastPointy at the Back (Resurrection of the Daleks)After the whimsy and quality of last week’s story, 1980s Doctor Who is back on form with a grim 90-minute slog, bristling with guns and clunky macho dialogue. And a bigger body count than the last three seasons combined! Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to Resurrection of the Daleks.
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Resurrection of the Daleks has been released on DVD many times, for some reason. The Special Edition DVD was first released in the Revisitations 2 box set in 2011 (Amazon UK), which at least includes a new edition of Carnival of Monsters. As always, it wa...
2016-12-1148 minDecorative Vegetable146: Bible of the Daleks (Revelation of the Daleks)You know eventually they’ll make Bible of the Daleks because there’s only so many words you can use for ___ of the Daleks.
Here come the Daleks again. Is there some sort of unwritten pact that they have to appear for every doctor? Because they have so far. At least for us, I’m not counting the reboot (yet). It’s Revelation of the Daleks, written by Eric Saward and aired in March of 1985.
Show-notes:
7:56 The Star Wars Holiday Special, largely regarded as one of the best 3-course dinners of all time, was aired on...
2016-12-0459 minTrust Your Doctor146: Bible of the Daleks (Revelation of the Daleks)You know eventually they’ll make Bible of the Daleks because there’s only so many words you can use for ___ of the Daleks.
Here come the Daleks again. Is there some sort of unwritten pact that they have to appear for every doctor? Because they have so far. At least for us, I’m not counting the reboot (yet). It’s Revelation of the Daleks, written by Eric Saward and aired in March of 1985.
Show-notes:
7:56 The Star Wars Holiday Special, largely regarded as one of the best 3-course dinners of all time, was aired on...
2016-12-0459 minTrust Your Doctor: A Doctor Who Podcast146: Bible of the Daleks (Revelation of the Daleks)You know eventually they’ll make Bible of the Daleks because there’s only so many words you can use for ___ of the Daleks.
Here come the Daleks again. Is there some sort of unwritten pact that they have to appear for every doctor? Because they have so far. At least for us, I’m not counting the reboot (yet). It’s Revelation of the Daleks, written by Eric Saward and aired in March of 1985.
Show-notes:
7:56 The Star Wars Holiday Special, largely regarded as one of the best 3-course dinners of all time, was aired on...
2016-12-0459 min
Kasterborous Classic TV: Exploring Doctor Who & Classic Sci-FiEric Saward Event, Doctor Who's "Clean Slate" & Class RevisitedIs Chris Chibnall taking out a sweeping brush and completely discarding with the past few years of #DoctorWho when he takes charge? Will #PeterCapaldi be replaced by the star of a popular Sunday evening drama series?And did anyone step up to the plate to defend #Class?Find out more as Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss the past few weeks in the Doctor Who world, plus details of the forthcoming Audience with Eric Saward in Manchester next weekend.
2016-11-2047 minTrust Your Doctor: A Doctor Who Podcast137: Bear Attacks at the BBC (Resurrection of the Daleks)When are we getting a serious bear themed episode of Doctor Who?
Wow who would have guess that Davros would come back? And who would guess that this serial would basically display genocide? About 6 people made it out of this serial alive. Amazing. It’s Resurrection of the Daleks written by Eric Saward and aired in February of 1984.
All links are on the website.
Show-notes:
1:52 It was because of the 1984 winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Interestingly, that was one of the only Olympic games held in a communist country.
3:33 NECESSARY TECHNOLOGY.
2016-09-2549 minTrust Your Doctor137: Bear Attacks at the BBC (Resurrection of the Daleks)When are we getting a serious bear themed episode of Doctor Who?
Wow who would have guess that Davros would come back? And who would guess that this serial would basically display genocide? About 6 people made it out of this serial alive. Amazing. It’s Resurrection of the Daleks written by Eric Saward and aired in February of 1984.
All links are on the website.
Show-notes:
1:52 It was because of the 1984 winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Interestingly, that was one of the only Olympic games held in a communist country.
3:33 NECESSARY TECHNOLOGY.
2016-09-2549 min
Tim's Take On...Tim's Take On: Episode 350(Sophie Aldred, Eric Saward and Matthew Dale at Whooverville 8)As the show reaches its 350th episode we continue with Whooverville 8 coverage this week it's a panel featuring Sophie Aldred, Eric Saward and Matthew Dale. The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/ If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to...
2016-09-2336 min
The Entirety of Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who Podcast CollectionFTE: Contemptuous of His Homosexuality (Earthshock)All you hippy losers who thought Doctor Who was whimsical family entertainment can leave now: Eric Saward is back, and he’s brought enough guns with him to make Charlton Heston feel insecure about his masculinity. Only Beryl Reid can save us! It’s Earthshock.
Buy the story!
Earthshock was released on DVD in 2004 in the US (Amazon US), and in 2003 in the UK and Australia (Amazon UK).
Notes and links
Arthur C. Clarke’s 1951 short story The Sentinel inspired Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).
When we first se...
2016-07-1748 minFlight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastContemptuous of His Homosexuality (Earthshock)All you hippy losers who thought Doctor Who was whimsical family entertainment can leave now: Eric Saward is back, and he’s brought enough guns with him to make Charlton Heston feel insecure about his masculinity. Only Beryl Reid can save us! It’s Earthshock.
Buy the story!
Earthshock was released on DVD in 2004 in the US (Amazon US), and in 2003 in the UK and Australia (Amazon UK).
Notes and links
Arthur C. Clarke’s 1951 short story The Sentinel inspired Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).
When we first se...
2016-07-1748 minTrust Your Doctor: A Doctor Who Podcast125: Every Meme Has an Origin (Earthshock)Maybe one day Trust Your Doctor will be a meme.
He finally kicked the bucket. He took a dive. Got offed. Put on ice. You feel me? Yes it’s Earthshock, written by Eric Saward and aired in March of 1982.
Show-notes:
6:30 Apparently “Morphsuits” is a brand, which I guess makes it a generic trademark?
8:49 They also continue the trend of their costumes getting more and more cool. Seriously, I forgot how terrible they looked in Tenth Planet.
9:40 Don’t mind this blatant lie.
10:57 Yup.
20:20 Yeah, it does seem really bad.
22...
2016-07-0344 minTrust Your Doctor: A Doctor Who Podcast123: A Cross Between a Silurian and Shrek (The Visitation)It’s all ogre the news. Terileptals take London.
This week Kiyan and Dylan visit London. Or have they already done that? Or will they still do that? Is “The Visitation” past tense? Well. Anyway, it’s the Visitation, written by Eric Saward and aired in February of 1982.
Show-notes:
5:50 Here’s this handy chart that explains the difference between asteroids, comets, meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites. Again. For like the third time now.
7:08 You probably already know the scene, but why not watch it again? Do it, or I’ll bite your legs off.
9:23Sh...
2016-06-1938 min
I'll Explain Later: conversations about Doctor WhoThe Rescue / Planet of the Ood / Attack of the CybermenThis month we endure six hours in make-up to bring you three Doctor Who adventures notable for their use of prosthetic masks (to varying effect). First up, it's off to the planet Dido [N.B. CHECK SPELLING], where the First Doctor makes a new friend, and Ian and Barbara are ready for cockylickin'. Then we drop by Oodsphere, where the Tenth Doctor and Donna encounter Spartacus with tentacles and a huge, ever-growing pulsating brain. And finally, a long-awaited return to Telos, where the Cybermen are getting nostalgic and Sarah Greene is encased in sticky-back plastic. Along the way, we...
2016-03-141h 31