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Episode 10 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to Paddy Kingsland - Part I - Discussion with Tony Gallichan
Adventures in Time Space and MusicIn this episode we'll be featuring a discussion about the music of BBC Radiophonic Composer Paddy Kingsland with guest co-host Tony Gallichan of the Flashing Blade Podcast, recorded the 9th of December, 2010.
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Episode 10 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to Paddy Kingsland - Part I - Discussion with Tony Gallichan
Adventures in Time Space and MusicIn this episode we'll be featuring a discussion about the music of BBC Radiophonic Composer Paddy Kingsland with guest co-host Tony Gallichan of the Flashing Blade Podcast, recorded the 9th of December, 2010.
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Staggering Stories Podcast #97: Predictions... of Death!
Staggering Stories PodcastSummary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn inevitably talk about Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol, our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams and Fears for 2011, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2010, perform our own little version of Doctor Who: The End of Time (kindly written and edited by listener Patrick Lickman), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:- 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
- 00:27 — Welcome!
- 02:34 – News:
- 02:46 — Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol performed well.
- 05:18 — Stargate: No fourth TV series planned.
- 07:07 — Doctor Who: ‘Experience’ attraction test days.
- 10:11 — Ashes to Ashes: New short story in Daily Mail over Christmas.
- 10:39 — Doctor Who RPG: Finally updating to Eleventh Doctor!
- 13:01 – Predictions, Hopes & Dreams and Fears for the future:
- 13:10 — How wrong we were: Predictions for 2010.
- 19:16 — Predictions for 2011.
- 24:44 — How wrong we were: Fears for 2010.
- 29:14 — Fears for 2011.
- 32:36 — How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2010.
- 37:04 — Hopes and Dreams for 2011.
- 41:28 – Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol.
- 68:33 – Tron: Legacy.
- 85:12 – TCEDWTR: The End of Time (a parody).
- 93:12 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself atA show@StaggeringStories.net
- 113:11 – Farewell for this podcast!
- 114:22 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
Vital Links:
- Staggering Stories.
- Staggering Stories: Podcast Drinking Game, Fourth edition.
- BBC: Doctor Who.
- Syphy: Stargate Universe.
- Wikipedia: Stargate.
- BBC Events: Doctor Who Experience Pilot test days.
- BBC: Ashes to Ashes.
- Daily Mail.
- Cubicle 7 (Makers of the Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space RPG).
- BBC: Doctor Who a A Christmas Carol.
- Wikipedia: Tron Legacy.
- Disney: Tron.
- BBC: Doctor Who – The End of Time.
- ‘Who’ – Is The Man Cast.
- Doctor Who Podcast Alliance.
- Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
- Twitter: Adam J Purcell.
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EPISODE80 - Reviewing our SciFi Year
The Cultdom CollectiveAs we enter 2011 we look back on SciFi highlights in TV, Movie & other media, before looking ahead to what the new year will bring.
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DW3-5 Space Above and Beyond and Marines
Geek SyndicateAfter there jovial interludes and seasonable break the DW boys tackle Space Above and Beyond a show that perhaps unfairly got canned in it's first season and which provides a useful jump off point to look at Marines in Science Fiction.Wonder at how often Matt can say 'Hard Asses', astound at Kehaars pet obesssions coming to the fore and ponder the many examples of Marines in science fiction they praise and diss in equal measure.On the way we call by Iwo Jima, Starship Troopers, Stormtroopers, Star Trek, Aliens, and much much war.We perhaps don't go enough into expeditionary warfare but the episode takes a turn where we look at the Marine as a trop (ooo hark at us)e in SF and in broader fiction too.They also consider SAAB's legacy for shows like Galacitca and SGU and consider some it's weaknessesHope you enjoy it.
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DW3-5 Space Above and Beyond and Marines
Geek SyndicateAfter there jovial interludes and seasonable break the DW boys tackle Space Above and Beyond a show that perhaps unfairly got canned in it's first season and which provides a useful jump off point to look at Marines in Science Fiction.Wonder at how often Matt can say 'Hard Asses', astound at Kehaars pet obesssions coming to the fore and ponder the many examples of Marines in science fiction they praise and diss in equal measure.On the way we call by Iwo Jima, Starship Troopers, Stormtroopers, Star Trek, Aliens, and much much war.We perhaps don't go enough into expeditionary warfare but the episode takes a turn where we look at the Marine as a trop (ooo hark at us)e in SF and in broader fiction too.They also consider SAAB's legacy for shows like Galacitca and SGU and consider some it's weaknessesHope you enjoy it.
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The Next Level - IGN Interview (Dan Kilby)
Geek SyndicateIn this special episode Ant and Amaechi interview Dan Kilby, Marketing Co-ordinator at IGN UK as he discusses IGN UK's Game Changer competition, which is looking for "The Next BIG Thing" in writers and video presenters for the gaming and movie industry.
You can find out more about the IGN UK's Game Changer competition at http://gamechanger.ign.com/ or see some examples of the video's people have already submitted at www.youtube.com/IGNGameChanger
The competitions closing date is 31st January 2011, so get writing or whip out a camera and record yourself presenting and you could be "The Next BIG Thing".
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The Next Level - IGN Interview (Dan Kilby)
Geek SyndicateIn this special episode Ant and Amaechi interview Dan Kilby, Marketing Co-ordinator at IGN UK as he discusses IGN UK’s Game Changer competition, which is looking for “The Next BIG Thing” in writers and video presenters for the gaming and movie industry.
You can find out more about the IGN UK’s Game Changer competition at http://gamechanger.ign.com/ or see some examples of the video’s people have already submitted at www.youtube.com/IGNGameChanger
The competitions closing date is 31st January 2011, so get writing or whip out a camera and record yourself presenting and you could be “The Next BIG Thing”.
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 176
Geek SyndicateJoin Dave and Barry for another trip through the world of geekdom.
News
Stan Lee gets is honoured Hollywood, most downloaded TV show of 2010 is revealed and news of the Hansel and Gretel film.
Week that Was
Being Human US/UK trailers, Smallville,The Sword, K9, Skyline, Doctor Who Christmas special and Falling Skies
Main
The guys take a look at some of the scifi/fantasy film coming out in 2011
Geek Syndicate app extra
We have a preview of The Indifference Engine issue 1
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 176
Geek SyndicateJoin Dave and Barry for another trip through the world of geekdom.
News
Stan Lee gets is honoured Hollywood, most downloaded TV show of 2010 is revealed and news of the Hansel and Gretel film.
Week that Was
Being Human US/UK trailers, Smallville,The Sword, K9, Skyline, Doctor Who Christmas special and Falling Skies
Main
The guys take a look at some of the scifi/fantasy film coming out in 2011
Geek Syndicate app extra
We have a preview of The Indifference Engine issue 1
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2MTL 183: The (Anti-American???) Politics of Doctor Who
Two-minute Time LordDoctor Who is anti-American? That's not exactly what Oklahoma City University professor Mark DiPaolo said in his Journal of Popular Culture article, but his assertions about the show's politics made some interesting fodder for BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed. Does this family SF show have a political point of view worth exploring…?
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Episode 2 - Fishfingers, Beasties, and Daleks!
Traveling the VortexEpisode 2 of Traveling the Vortex is now available on the feed!
This week we talk a bit about Torchwood: Miracle Day, and the Dr. Who YouTube Channel. Keith has watched the first three episodes of Season 5 since then, so we discuss what he and the others thought of them. We round out the episode by discussing how Keith should continue.What do you think? Should he go back and watch Blink, Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead before continuing on to The Time of Angels and Flesh and Stone? Sound off and let us know!
If you’d like to leave feedback, you can e-mail us at travelingthevortex@gmail.com. You can also follow us on twitter – @travelvorex, and on Facebook. If you’d like to leave us an audio feedback, we have a Google Voice box as well. The number is 913-890-3025.
Thanks for listening!
UPDATE: In this episode we also talked about the opening theme, and that it represents our passion for gaming, particularly from the late 80′s and early 90′s (or the NES years). Giving credit where credit is due, here is a link to composer, ShatteredDreams888′s YouTube channel where the theme comes from. http://www.youtube.com/user/ShatteredDreams888
Download Episode 2 – Fishfingers, Beasties, and Daleks.mp3
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Episode 2 – Fishfingers, Beasties, and Daleks!
Traveling the VortexEpisode 2 of Traveling the Vortex is now available on the feed! This week we talk a bit about Torchwood: Miracle Day, and the Dr. Who YouTube Channel. Keith has watched the first three episodes of Season 5 since then, so we discuss what he and the others thought of them. We round out the episode by discussing how Keith should continue.What do you think? Should he go back and watch Blink, Silence in the...
Read more The post Episode 2 – Fishfingers, Beasties, and Daleks! appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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EPISODE80 - Reviewing our SciFi Year
The Cultdom CollectiveAs we enter 2011 we look back on SciFi highlights in TV, Movie & other media, before looking ahead to what the new year will bring.
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EPISODE80 - Reviewing our SciFi Year
The Cultdom CollectiveAs we enter 2011 we look back on SciFi highlights in TV, Movie & other media, before looking ahead to what the new year will bring.
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EPISODE80 - Reviewing our SciFi Year
The Cultdom CollectiveAs we enter 2011 we look back on SciFi highlights in TV, Movie & other media, before looking ahead to what the new year will bring.
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Listener feedback on A Christmas Carol
The Doctor Who PodcastWith Trevor now firmly ensconced back in the campervan, it was time to take a dip into the mailbag and read out and listen to the feedback we have received concerning the latest Christmas special.
Our thanks to all the listeners that took the time to send in their thoughts.
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Listener feedback on A Christmas Carol
The Doctor Who PodcastWith Trevor now firmly ensconced back in the campervan, it was time to take a dip into the mailbag and read out and listen to the feedback we have received concerning the latest Christmas special.
Our thanks to all the listeners that took the time to send in their thoughts.
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #58: Listener feedback on A Christmas Carol
The Doctor Who PodcastWith Trevor now firmly ensconced back in the campervan, it was time to take a dip into the mailbag and read out and listen to the feedback we have received concerning the latest Christmas special. Our thanks to all the listeners that took the time to send in their thoughts.
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Tim's Take On: Episode 51(Mini guide to the extras on the season 5 boxed set)
Tim's Take On...This time on the show a mini guide to the extras on the season 5 boxed set, most of them seem to have been made by the confidential team so may seem a little familiar to you.
End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk
If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.
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Tim's Take On: Episode 51(Mini guide to the extras on the season 5 boxed set)
Tim's Take On...This time on the show a mini guide to the extras on the season 5 boxed set, most of them seem to have been made by the confidential team so may seem a little familiar to you.
End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk
If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.
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Tim's Take On: Episode 51(Mini guide to the extras on the season 5 boxed set)
Tim's Take On...This time on the show a mini guide to the extras on the season 5 boxed set, most of them seem to have been made by the confidential team so may seem a little familiar to you.
End theme tune is a remix of the Doctor Who Theme by Tony Gallichan of The Flashing Blade Podcast, Tony can be contacted here show@flashingblade.org.uk
If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #58: Listener feedback on A Christmas Carol
The Doctor Who PodcastWith Trevor now firmly ensconced back in the campervan, it was time to take a dip into the mailbag and read out and listen to the feedback we have received concerning the latest Christmas special. Our thanks to all the listeners that took the time to send in their thoughts.
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #58: Listener feedback on A Christmas Carol
The Doctor Who PodcastWith Trevor now firmly ensconced back in the campervan, it was time to take a dip into the mailbag and read out and listen to the feedback we have received concerning the latest Christmas special. Our thanks to all the listeners that took the time to send in their thoughts.
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MHC #31 The Vault of Secrets 4.3-4
Mostly Harmless Cutaway42 days until Gally 22.
THEY live:
- Originally recorded October 23, 2010 -> HHG2W: Mostly Harmless Cutaway 31 <- Eric & co-host Josh along w/special guest-hostess Cat (@fancyfembot) are back. Come along as we delve into The Sarah Jane Adventures series 4 The Vault of Secrets.
- Yep, that really was 'the' Phil Ford (@philfordesq) [who penned this story] recorded by yours truly at Gally 21.
WARNING:
- This discussion contains miscellaneous NüWHO & Classic SPOILERS pertaining/up to & including Sarah Jane Adventures Series 4 episode 3 & 4. If you are 100% spoilerphobic to New & Classic epsiodes not yet seen, DO NOT complain to us. And as always there are strokes of innuendo throughout.
LINKS:
- Check out Cat & her many cohorts on the Sci-Fi Party Line podcast: scifipartyline.com
- Eric Stoltz as he appears in Mask.
- Will Smith's Men in Black music video.
- Neil Perryman (@neilperryman) of Tachyon TV, Behind the Sofa, & Who Fix fame.
DISCLAIMER:
- Love is a many spleandored thing.
- Love lift us up where we belong.
- All you need is love...
DON'T PANIC
Host/Producer: Eric EscamillaEmail: EscoWHO ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: Bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: facebook.com/Bullitt33
Blog: bullitt33tvblog.wordpress.comCo-host: Josh Zimon
Email: whomeJZ ~at~ yahoo ~dot~com
Twitter: @whomeJZCoverart/Sketch Artist: Julian Chapman
Email: samwisewise ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Twitter: @ Braxietel
deviantART: type40productions.deviantart.com
HitchikersCutaway: mostlyharmless.freevar.comMostly Harmless Cutaway
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
Twitter: @DoctorWhoMHC
Tumblr: doctorwhomhc.tumblr.com
Facebook: Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless CutawayMHC Theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open by Emily K. (@emilyooo)
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MHC #31 The Vault of Secrets 4.3-4
Mostly Harmless Cutaway42 days until Gally 22.
THEY live:
- Originally recorded October 23, 2010 -> HHG2W: Mostly Harmless Cutaway 31 <- Eric & co-host Josh along w/special guest-hostess Cat (@fancyfembot) are back. Come along as we delve into The Sarah Jane Adventures series 4 The Vault of Secrets.
- Yep, that really was 'the' Phil Ford (@philfordesq) [who penned this story] recorded by yours truly at Gally 21.
WARNING:
- This discussion contains miscellaneous NuWHO & Classic SPOILERS pertaining/up to & including Sarah Jane Adventures Series 4 episode 3 & 4. If you are 100% spoilerphobic to New & Classic epsiodes not yet seen, DO NOT complain to us. And as always there are strokes of innuendo throughout.
LINKS:
- Check out Cat & her many cohorts on the Sci-Fi Party Line podcast: scifipartyline.com
- Eric Stoltz as he appears in Mask.
- Will Smith's Men in Black music video.
- Neil Perryman (@neilperryman) of Tachyon TV, Behind the Sofa, & Who Fix fame.
DISCLAIMER:
- Love is a many spleandored thing.
- Love lift us up where we belong.
- All you need is love...
DON'T PANIC
Host/Producer: Eric EscamillaEmail: EscoWHO ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: Bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: facebook.com/Bullitt33
Blog: bullitt33tvblog.wordpress.comCo-host: Josh Zimon
Email: whomeJZ ~at~ yahoo ~dot~com
Twitter: @whomeJZCoverart/Sketch Artist: Julian Chapman
Email: samwisewise ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Twitter: @ Braxietel
deviantART: type40productions.deviantart.com
HitchikersCutaway: mostlyharmless.freevar.comMostly Harmless Cutaway
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
Twitter: @DoctorWhoMHC
Tumblr: doctorwhomhc.tumblr.com
Facebook: Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless CutawayMHC Theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open by Emily K. (@emilyooo)
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EPISODE 86 - Review of Silver Nemesis
Doctor Who Review TodayPart 2 of the Cybermen box set.Feedback to doctorwhoreview@gmail.com
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The Bad Wilf Quiz
The Bad Wilf PodcastThis is the first quiz from Bad Wilf.
The idea came along as Martyn’s dad brought him a Doctor Who quiz book from a charity shop. The questions were easy, so it doesn't last long.
If you'd care to send us harder questions, or indeed be our quiz master for next time, then get in touch
http://badwilf.co.uk
badwilf@yahoo.com
Martyn: @BadWilf
Imran: @Nerdthropology
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The Cloister Room 014 - Shark of Wonder, Shark of Light
The Cloister RoomIt's The Cloister Room episode 014!
We talk about Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol and do a commentary. Well, not a REAL commentary. We only do a commentary of the trailer for series six.
Next week will be our oft-delayed zombiesode.
Be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, by commenting here on this post, leaving an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter, or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com.
Show Topics:
00:00-01:27 - Intro
01:28-21:38 - Discussion of A Christmas Carol
21:39-25:40 - Series Six trailer discussion and commentary
25:41-end - Outro
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Earth Station One Episode 41 - Murlocs, Orcs, and Night Elves Oh My
Earth Station OneHappy New Year from all of us here at the ESO Podcast, we welcome the first episode of 2011 where this week we will be taking a peek at online MMO, or an on line Massively Multiplayer Games for the novices out there, but more in particular the hugely popular World of Warcraft and the … Continue reading
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Christmas 2010 Special
Hoo on WhoDavid and Marty sit down to review the Matt Smith Christmas Special "A Christmas Carol" in a short but sweet edition of Hoo On Who with no listener feedback e-mail or other segments. Enjoy!
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Christmas 2010 Special
Hoo on WhoDavid and Marty sit down to review the Matt Smith Christmas Special "A Christmas Carol" in a short but sweet edition of Hoo On Who with no listener feedback e-mail or other segments. Enjoy!
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A Flashing Blade Natter With Dr Phil Serna.mp3
The Flashing Blade PodcastA short time ago, Doctor Phil Serna, from the Adventures In Time, Space And Music podcast, got in touch with Tony and asked him if he'd like to interview Paddy Kingsland. Now, regular views of The Flashing Blade Podcast will be aware that Tony has a slight... Hmm... liking for said composer.
Tony agreed.
What you have hear is the pre-match waffle. A chat between Tony and Dr. Phil about Paddy, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and music in Doctor Who.
For added musical ambience, listen to this on Phil's site, when he releases it shortly...
http://adventuresintimespaceandmusic.philipwserna.com
Next: The Paddy Kingsland Interview - coming soon....
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Studio Epi. - Welcome back Ian!
The Cultdom CollectiveMike 'Rand__alThor' & daveac welcome Ian 'The6thDoctor' back & hear his views on recent episodes inc. our review on Dr Who 'A Christmas Carol'
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Pharos Project 34: Captain Stabley Does Some Homework
The Pharos Project PodcastThis week the Projecteers take on the abomination that is Time-Flight.
You know, the one with the concordes, the Master dressed as a Chinese Demis Roussos impersonator and the best employee British Airways never had, Captain Stapley.
Also, there's a look at Biggles, Tina Turner makes an appearance in the Pleasure Dome and Little Pete proves that he has turd magnets for hands as he pulls another shocker from Manilow's bag.
To enter the competition, please send answers to the question (what's in Paul's pocket) to pharos.project@yahoo.co.uk
As we recorded this before episode 33 was released, the secret word will stay the same this time.
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Episode 15: It's Learning Time
The Bad Wilf PodcastIn which Martyn and Imran discuss A Christmas Carol and play some choons.
http://badwilf.co.uk
badwilf@yahoo.com
Martyn: @BadWilf
Imran: @Nerdthropology
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Studio Epi. - Welcome back Ian!
The Cultdom CollectiveMike 'Rand__alThor' & daveac welcome Ian 'The6thDoctor' back & hear his views on recent episodes inc. our review on Dr Who 'A Christmas Carol'
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Studio Epi. - Welcome back Ian!
The Cultdom CollectiveMike 'Rand__alThor' & daveac welcome Ian 'The6thDoctor' back & hear his views on recent episodes inc. our review on Dr Who 'A Christmas Carol'
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Studio Epi. - Welcome back Ian!
The Cultdom CollectiveMike 'Rand__alThor' & daveac welcome Ian 'The6thDoctor' back & hear his views on recent episodes inc. our review on Dr Who 'A Christmas Carol'
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TDP 153: The Mutants
Tin Dog Podcasthis article is about the 1972 Doctor Who serial. For other uses, see mutant (disambiguation). 063 – The Mutants Doctor Who serial A mutated Solonian on the planet Solos. Cast Doctor Jon Pertwee (Third Doctor) Companion Katy Manning (Jo Grant) Others Paul Whitsun-Jones — The Marshal George Pravda — Jaeger Christopher Coll — Stubbs Rick James — Cotton James Mellor — Varan Jonathan Sherwood — Varan's Son Garrick Hagon — Ky John Hollis — Sondergaard Geoffrey Palmer — Administrator Peter Howell — Investigator David Arlen — Warrior Guard Roy Pearce, Damon Sanders, Martin Taylor — Guards Sidney Johnson — Old Man John Scott Martin — Mutt Production Writer Bob Baker and Dave Martin Director Christopher Barry Script editor Terrance Dicks Producer Barry Letts Executive producer(s) None Production code NNN Series Season 9 Length 6 episodes, 25 minutes each Originally broadcast April 8–May 13, 1972 Chronology ← Preceded by Followed by → The Sea Devils The Time Monster The Mutants is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in six weekly parts from April 8 to May 13, 1972. The Mutants is also the title used by the production team for the series' second serial, which introduced the Daleks. To distinguish between the two, the earlier serial is usually referred to as The Daleks. Sometimes both stories are referred to as The Mutants, further distinguished by the production codes — (B) for the former and (NNN) for the latter. Contents [hide] 1 Synopsis 2 Plot 3 Continuity 4 Production 5 Outside references 6 In print 7 Broadcast and commercial releases 8 References 9 External links 9.1 Reviews 9.2 Target novelisation [edit] Synopsis It is the 30th century, near the end of the Earth Empire. On the colony world of Solos, something is transforming the human population, turning them into hideous mutants. But as the Third Doctor and Jo find out, that is only the beginning. [edit] Plot In the 30th century, the Earth Empire is contracting and plans are being made to decolonise the colony world of Solos. The militaristic Marshal and other human soldiers, known as Overlords, rule it from Skybase One. The Marshal opposes the decolonisation plans outlined to him by Administrator sent from Earth, and is also obsessed with eradicating the Mutants or Mutts that have sprung up on the planet below. The Solonians themselves are a tribal people, split between those who actively oppose the occupation, such as Ky, and those like Varan who collaborate with the imperialists. Indeed, the Marshal and Varan ensure the Administrator is murdered before he can confirm to Ky and other tribal chiefs that the Earth Empire is indeed withdrawing from Solos. The Third Doctor and Jo arrive on Skybase One, their TARDIS having been transported there by the Time Lords. They have with them a message box which will only open for an intended recipient – and that is not the Marshal or his entourage – but seems to be for Ky, who has been framed for the murder of the Administrator. Jo and Ky flee to the surface of Solos, which seems to be poisonous to humans during daylight hours, and this affects Jo quite soon. Ky saves her with a stolen oxygen mask. The Doctor learns from the Marshal and his chief scientist Jaeger that they are involved in an experiment using rocket barrages to terraform Solos, making the air breathable to humans, regardless of the cost to indigenous life. They continue to bombard the surface with ever more deadly rockets. Varan by now has discovered the Marshal’s treachery and events make him an outlaw on Skybase. The Doctor makes contact and together they persuade Stubbs and Cotton, the most senior soldiers to the Marshal, that much is wrong on Skybase. He then flees to Solos with Varan, and at the thaesium mine where Ky and Jo are hiding he encounters many Mutts, who are not as hostile as they first appeared. The Doctor passes the message box to Ky, and it opens to reveal ancient tablets and etchings which are written in the language of the Old Ones of the planet. Help in avoiding poisonous gas released by the Marshal is provided by a fugitive human scientist, Sondergaard, who lives in the caves and knows much about Solonian anthropology. Sondergaard explains he tried to inform Earth Control about the Marshal's evil, but he was prevented and forced to flee to the caves, where the radiation seems to have affected him. He interprets the contents of the box as a “lost Solos Book of Genesis”, and the Doctor then calculates a Solonian year to be equivalent to two thousand human years, with natural changes in the population every five hundred years within the cycle. Investigating a more radioactive part of the caves, the Doctor thus deduces the Mutant phase is a natural part of the Solonian racial life-cycle. Varan has by now become a Mutt himself, the transformation beginning with his hand. He hides this and leads a Solonian attack on the Skybase which results in his death and those of many of his warriors. On Skybase Jo, Ky, Stubbs and Cotton are captured by the Marshal, and Stubbs is killed in a failed escape attempt. The Doctor meanwhile has returned to the Skybase – without Sondergaard, who seems too weak following the radiation contamination. He instead returns to the caves to communicate with the Mutants and explain to them the changes in their metabolisms are natural and not to be feared. The Doctor is now back on Skybase and surmises the Marshal to be mad. It becomes clear that the Earth Government has now dispatched an Investigator to look into the strange events on Solos. The Marshal’s rocket attacks have not terraformed the planet, but they have left a hideous environmental impact and he knows he must clean this up or face problems when the Investigator arrives. Under duress the Doctor uses Jaeger’s technology to conduct a rapid decontamination of the planet’s surface. The Investigator arrives and demands answers, but is given more lies by the Marshal, supported by the Doctor, who fears Jo will be killed if he does not co-operate. Luckily Jo, Ky and Cotton have escaped their detention and arrive in time to help the Investigator see the truth of the situation on Solos and the crimes of the Marshal and Jaeger. The Doctor accuses them of "the most brutal and callous series of crimes against a defenseless people it's ever been my misfortunate to encounter." Sondergaard now reaches the Skybase with some Mutants, one of whom scares the Investigator enough that he accepts the Marshal’s analysis that the creatures should be killed. Ky now begins a process of mutation, but it is accelerated beyond the Mutant phase so that he emerges as a radiant angel-like super-being. He communicates with thought transference, can float and can move through whole walls. Dispensing justice, Ky eradicates the Marshal. Jaeger has been killed too and the Investigator now makes sense of the situation. Sondergaard and Cotton elect to stay on Solos to see the other Solonians go through the mutation process, while Jo and the Doctor slip away, their mission from the Time Lords complete. [edit] Continuity A Mutt appears in the beginning of The Brain of Morbius. The Doctor describes it as being one of a mutant insect species that is widely established in the Nebula of Cyclops. Whether this is the location of Solos is not stated. [edit] Production Serial details by episode Episode Broadcast date Run time Viewership (in millions) Archive "Episode One" 8 April 1972 (1972-04-08) 24:25 9.1 PAL colour conversion "Episode Two" 15 April 1972 (1972-04-15) 24:24 7.8 PAL colour conversion "Episode Three" 22 April 1972 (1972-04-22) 24:32 7.9 PAL 2" colour videotape "Episode Four" 29 April 1972 (1972-04-29) 24:00 7.5 PAL 2" colour videotape "Episode Five" 6 May 1972 (1972-05-06) 24:37 7.9 PAL 2" colour videotape "Episode Six" 13 May 1972 (1972-05-13) 23:43 6.5 PAL 2" colour videotape [1][2][3] Working titles for this story included Independence and The Emergents. The opening shot of the story features a bedraggled, hermit-like bearded figure (Sidney Johnson) shambling out of the mist towards the camera. Both fans and Jon Pertwee alike have compared the scene to the "It's" man at the start of most episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus.[4][5] [edit] Outside references This serial is mentioned in Salman Rushdie's controversial novel The Satanic Verses, where it is criticised for alleged racist attitudes. Writers Bob Baker and Dave Martin, as well as producer Barry Letts, actually intended for the story to have an anti-racist message.[6] So powerful was this story's condemnation of the policy of Apartheid in South Africa, many polytechnic student unions renamed buildings "Bob Baker and Dave Martin House", in honour of its writing team.[citation needed] [edit] In print Doctor Who book Doctor Who and the Mutants Series Target novelisations Release number 44 Writer Terrance Dicks Publisher Target Books Cover artist Jeff Cummins ISBN 0-426-11690-9 Release date 29 September 1977 Preceded by Doctor Who and the Planet of Evil Followed by Doctor Who and the Deadly Assassin A novelisation of this serial, written by Terrance Dicks, was published by Target Books in September 1977. This was the only book to feature the abbreviation "Dr Who" on the spine. [edit] Broadcast and commercial releases This story came out on VHS in February 2003. This story is due for DVD release in 2011 and will have an audio commentary by Katy Manning, Garrick Hagon, Bob Baker, Jeremy Bear, Brian Hodgson, Terrance Dicks and Christopher Barry moderated by Nick Pegg.[7] The music from this serial was released as part of Doctor Who: Devils' Planets - The Music of Tristram Cary in 2003.
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Episode 1 - A Christmas Carol
Traveling the VortexEpisode 1 is now available on the feed! In this episode we discuss the recently broadcast Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol. Also an introduction to the hosts, Shaun, Keith, and Glenn. Hope you enjoy. By the way, the iTunes feed is not available. We are still waiting approval from Apple. We will let you know when it becomes available.
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Episode 1 – A Christmas Carol
Traveling the VortexEpisode 1 is now available on the feed! In this episode we discuss the recently broadcast Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol. Also an introduction to the hosts, Shaun, Keith, and Glenn. Hope you enjoy. By the way, the iTunes feed is not available. We are still waiting approval from Apple. We will let you know when it becomes available. The post Episode 1 – A Christmas Carol appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.
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The Doctor's Companion Ep. 33 - Things To Come
The Doctor's CompanionSeries 6 is quickly approaching and Scott and Randy take time to discuss and dissect the new trailer. What’s with the chained up, bearded Doctor? Who’s TARDIS could that be? What exactly is a “Jammy Dodger”? Find out in the newest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! And remember, BEWARE OF POSSIBLE SPOILERS as we do a lot of speculation. Who knows? We could be right about some of this stuff (probably not).
Next Week: William Hartnell and ‘The Daleks’!!
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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #57: More Views on the 2010 Christmas special
The Doctor Who PodcastWell, its certainly turning into a busy week at the DWP Campervan! Trevor is back, and he has some things to say about the Christmas Special! Stay tuned also later this week for an episode devoted to your feedback on the Christmas Special.
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More Views on the 2010 Christmas special
The Doctor Who PodcastWell, its certainly turning into a busy week at the DWP Campervan!
Trevor is back, and he has some things to say about the Christmas Special!
Stay tuned also later this week for an episode devoted to your feedback on the Christmas Special.
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More Views on the 2010 Christmas special
The Doctor Who PodcastWell, its certainly turning into a busy week at the DWP Campervan!
Trevor is back, and he has some things to say about the Christmas Special!
Stay tuned also later this week for an episode devoted to your feedback on the Christmas Special.
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Whocast #181 - Mit Raphi und Fabi im Trailer Park
Whocast.de (Deutsche)Als Einstimmung auf das aktuelle Doctor Who Jahr 2011 sezieren Raphael und Gast Fabian die beiden neuen Doctor Who Staffeltrailer. Ausserdem gibt es eine Menge News und naturlich Post!
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Whocast #181 - Mit Raphi und Fabi im Trailer Park
Whocast.de (Deutsche)Als Einstimmung auf das aktuelle Doctor Who Jahr 2011 sezieren Raphael und Gast Fabian die beiden neuen Doctor Who Staffeltrailer. Ausserdem gibt es eine Menge News und naturlich Post!
