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Fans of every other franchise in the world seemed to have a lot to celebrate at San Diego Comic Con. Doctor Who wasn't part of the hype machine–so how IS our beloved time-travelling show doing these days?

In which we've fallen back onto or off of the wagon, depending on how you look at it.

It's been a while, but we're back with new episodes, and we're still travelling on the River Song timeline. Which gets confusing. But we're doing it. This week? It's The Time of Angels from Series Five and nothing bad happens at all! Except for, you know, all the horrible things that happen. Then it's straight onto pop culture, because we watch other things to, sometimes. When we're not doing comic store stuff.

Alright awesome talking with you all love you byyyeeeeee.

Fans of every other franchise in the world seemed to have a lot to celebrate at San Diego Comic Con. Doctor Who wasn't part of the hype machine–so how IS our beloved time-travelling show doing these days?

Fans of every other franchise in the world seemed to have a lot to celebrate at San Diego Comic Con. Doctor Who wasn't part of the hype machine–so how IS our beloved time-travelling show doing these days?

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…or should we say “THE ICE WARRIORS ONE” to match the opening credits?

We should definitely say Happy Canada Day! As per tradition, Steven and Erika spend part of their national holiday watching this show (created by a Canadian!) and podcasting about it.

There’s an awful lot to say about this episode! From incidental music to Victoria headcanon to a surprising amount of talk about Mark Gatiss’ stories, but there’s still time to squeeze in the official Canada Day-Doctor Who theme song!

Host Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Many eons ago, Earth’s twin planet, Mondas, drifted away to the edge of space. Its inhabitants grew weak, so their scientists created spare parts for their bodies. Limbs and organs were slowly replaced by metal and plastic, and emotions were removed. The Cybermen were born. Now The Cybermen want Earth’s power and resources for themselves. Only the Doctor offers humanity any hope against these silver giants. But is this one battle too many for the ailing time traveller?

Episodes - 4 Credits

Writen By: Kit Pedler Directed By: Derek Martinus

DTT 4.02 - The Tenth Planet (mp3 download)

@TinDogPodcast review of Suzie Costello would never describe herself as a hero. Not even if she were the last woman on Earth. Turns out, she's the second last woman on Earth, and that'll just have to do. With the Earth frozen in time, Suzie becomes locked in a battle to save the planet and the life of Alex, the last woman alive. Hunted by alien warriors, and, with every hour that doesn't pass, the stakes are only getting higher. Suzie Costello would never describe herself as a hero. But she would say she's someone who always makes the right choices. Wouldn't she? . Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners Written By: Guy Adams Directed By: Scott Handcock Cast Indira Varma (Suzie Costello), Naomi McDonald (Alex), Nicholas Burns (The Referee) Producer: James Goss Script Editor: Steve Tribe Executive Producers: Jason Haigh-Ellery, Nicholas Briggs

…or should we say “THE ICE WARRIORS ONE” to match the opening credits?

We should definitely say Happy Canada Day! As per tradition, Steven and Erika spend part of their national holiday watching this show (created by a Canadian!) and podcasting about it.

There’s an awful lot to say about this episode! From incidental music to Victoria headcanon to a surprising amount of talk about Mark Gatiss’ stories, but there’s still time to squeeze in the official Canada Day-Doctor Who theme song!

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Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

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Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

@TinDogPodcast review of Suzie Costello would never describe herself as a hero. Not even if she were the last woman on Earth. Turns out, she's the second last woman on Earth, and that'll just have to do. With the Earth frozen in time, Suzie becomes locked in a battle to save the planet and the life of Alex, the last woman alive. Hunted by alien warriors, and, with every hour that doesn't pass, the stakes are only getting higher. Suzie Costello would never describe herself as a hero. But she would say she's someone who always makes the right choices. Wouldn't she? . Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners Written By: Guy Adams Directed By: Scott Handcock Cast Indira Varma (Suzie Costello), Naomi McDonald (Alex), Nicholas Burns (The Referee) Producer: James Goss Script Editor: Steve Tribe Executive Producers: Jason Haigh-Ellery, Nicholas Briggs

Who 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 now, why not listen to our interview with visual effects wizard, compositor and animator Rob Ritchie, veteran of Doctor Who animated reconstructions and special editions! Do so! At once!

Links:

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – Gallifrey One 2020 tickets still on sale – Christopher Eccleston announced for Edmonton Expo – Colin Baker Season 2 North American Blu-ray release coming December 3 – Complete David Tennant Blu-Ray due in North America September 17 – “The Macra Terror” North American release pushed back to November 19 – Matthew Sweet interviews Eric Saward about new Doctor Who novelizations – Big Finish “The Legacy of Time” now available – Big Finish “Donna Noble: Kidnapped” announced for May 2020

Interview:

– Rob Ritchie

Now for the Trust Your Doctor Code. Five words: The Rock is The Doctor.

For once we can say we have a special “Christmas in July” episode of Trust Your Doctor. Because by some weird coincidence this goes out right near the end of July. Not quite on the 25th, or in the middle either, but it’s close enough. Is this the closest that Doctor Who has ever come to a Christmas in July? I’d like to think so and because of that I’m claiming the first for Trust Your Doctor. It’s Last Christmas, written by Steven Moffat and aired on December 25, 2014.

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Doctor Who © The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

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Now for the Trust Your Doctor Code. Five words: The Rock is The Doctor.

For once we can say we have a special “Christmas in July” episode of Trust Your Doctor. Because by some weird coincidence this goes out right near the end of July. Not quite on the 25th, or in the middle either, but it’s close enough. Is this the closest that Doctor Who has ever come to a Christmas in July? I’d like to think so and because of that I’m claiming the first for Trust Your Doctor. It’s Last Christmas, written by Steven Moffat and aired on December 25, 2014.

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Show-notes:

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Doctor Who © The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

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Now for the Trust Your Doctor Code. Five words: The Rock is The Doctor.

For once we can say we have a special “Christmas in July” episode of Trust Your Doctor. Because by some weird coincidence this goes out right near the end of July. Not quite on the 25th, or in the middle either, but it’s close enough. Is this the closest that Doctor Who has ever come to a Christmas in July? I’d like to think so and because of that I’m claiming the first for Trust Your Doctor. It’s Last Christmas, written by Steven Moffat and aired on December 25, 2014.

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Show-notes:

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Doctor Who © The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

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Many eons ago, Earth's twin planet, Mondas, drifted away to the edge of space. Its inhabitants grew weak, so their scientists created spare parts for their bodies. Limbs and organs were slowly replaced by metal and plastic, and emotions were removed. The Cybermen were born. Now The Cybermen want Earth's power and resources for themselves. Only the Doctor offers humanity any hope against these silver giants. But is this one battle too many for the ailing time traveller?

Episodes - 4 Credits

Writen By: Kit Pedler Directed By: Derek Martinus

DTT 4.02 - The Tenth Planet (mp3 download)

Kurz und knapp: Wir hatten Geburtstag und wir waren live. Das erste Mal in 12 Jahren haben wir eine Folge live und vor mitchattendem Publikum besprochen und es war sehr spassig. Neben kranken Vaginen, theatralischen Antagonisten und vielen Doctoren (Wir besprechen ja schliesslich "The Three Doctors") gab es dann auch noch Gluckwunsche und Geschenke fur uns, die Moglichkeit von Geschenken fur Euch und zwei kleine Uberraschungen, von denen wir Euch eine direkt hier verlinken wollen: https://www.newtowho.de

Now for the Trust Your Doctor Code. Five words: The Rock is The Doctor.

For once we can say we have a special “Christmas in July” episode of Trust Your Doctor. Because by some weird coincidence this goes out right near the end of July. Not quite on the 25th, or in the middle either, but it’s close enough. Is this the closest that Doctor Who has ever come to a Christmas in July? I’d like to think so and because of that I’m claiming the first for Trust Your Doctor. It’s Last Christmas, written by Steven Moffat and aired on December 25, 2014.

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Show-notes:

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Doctor Who © The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
Subscribe on Google Play!
Check us out on Facebook!
Check us out on YouTube!
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@TinDogPodcast review of Suzie Costello would never describe herself as a hero. Not even if she were the last woman on Earth. Turns out, she's the second last woman on Earth, and that'll just have to do. With the Earth frozen in time, Suzie becomes locked in a battle to save the planet and the life of Alex, the last woman alive. Hunted by alien warriors, and, with every hour that doesn't pass, the stakes are only getting higher. Suzie Costello would never describe herself as a hero. But she would say she's someone who always makes the right choices. Wouldn't she? . Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners Written By: Guy Adams Directed By: Scott Handcock Cast Indira Varma (Suzie Costello), Naomi McDonald (Alex), Nicholas Burns (The Referee) Producer: James Goss Script Editor: Steve Tribe Executive Producers: Jason Haigh-Ellery, Nicholas Briggs

In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff. Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff. Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

Now for the Trust Your Doctor Code. Five words: The Rock is The Doctor.

For once we can say we have a special “Christmas in July” episode of Trust Your Doctor. Because by some weird coincidence this goes out right near the end of July. Not quite on the 25th, or in the middle either, but it’s close enough. Is this the closest that Doctor Who has ever come to a Christmas in July? I’d like to think so and because of that I’m claiming the first for Trust Your Doctor. It’s Last Christmas, written by Steven Moffat and aired on December 25, 2014.

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Show-notes:

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Doctor Who © The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
Subscribe on Google Play!
Check us out on Facebook!
Check us out on YouTube!
Check us out on Twitter!

In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff. Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff. Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

DM Mike leads Ian and Dave down to the Wine Cellar where the have to roll to see who opens the next bottle, luck would have it that the lads are stopped in their tracks by a Level 23 Commentary: Luther Series 2 Episode 4

There are quality science fiction stories, and there are iconic ones. When you have a story that not only provides the origin of a terrifying adversary that persists for over forty years to follow, but simultaneously presents the viewers with the departure of their principal actor, to be replaced in a most unprecedented fashion by another individual in the same role -- but somehow yet to be explained within the script -- you're on to something legendary. Closing the Hartnell chapter on our classic Doctor Who rewatch, we end on "The Tenth Planet", the Cyberman origin story, and a wholly entertaining story from the legendary Kit Pedler. We bid an emotional farewell to our First Doctor, discuss the merits of "Mondas Cybermen" versus "modern Cybermen", praise the virtues of the quintessential 'angry military leader' and 'exasperated scientific advisor', and demand that Polly get to do more than fetch coffee, damnit. #teampolly News Items: Pearl Mackie Gives Us a Set Tour P-Cap Offers a Six-Year Old (and All of Us) Some Sage Advice Series 10 Filming Photos Abound! How Does Nardol Have His Body Back?

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In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff.Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

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Last week's vast wasteland of not-news has been replaced by a verdant jungle of news-news, most notably the announcement of Segun Akinola as the new composer for Doctor Who! Plus Matt Smith comes to Edmonton, and comics and calendars that sort of feature Jodie Whittaker or flat-out don't. There's other news of course, but this is a mere tease to part one of our commentary for the Jon Pertwee story "The Green Death", so dive back with us to June 1973 and hippies, environmentalism, and giant maggots!

Links:

- Doctor Who on Twitch - Segun Akinola announced as new Doctor Who composer - Segun Akinola BAFTA profile - Segun Akinola Soundcloud - Jodie Whittaker comic issue 0 - Jodie Whittaker calendar snub - Matt Smith announced for Edmonton Expo - Philip Hinchcliffe's unused Season 15 plans - New Target novelization audiobooks - BBC Sounds app announced for iPlayer Radio and Podcasts - Big Finish celebrates 20 years of recording - Torchwood Series 6 begins in October from Big Finish - Third Doctor Who Infinity story revealed

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- The Green Death, episodes 1-3

In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff. Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

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In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff.Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

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In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff.Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

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In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff.Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

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In the last episode before a summer break, Ben and Mark rather aptly confront an evil sun and an evil arts project that attracts a cavalcade of freaks and riffraff.Is 'The Rings of Akhaten' as bad as its reputation suggests? Is there any real merit in asking an old Doctor to do a new speech? Does arc-building have casualties? And whilst we're at it, what is 'The Greatest Show in the Galaxy' about, anyway? Violent hippies? The battle to save Doctor Who from cancellation? Comedy as a defence mechanism? All this and more in the 75th On the Time Lash!

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Last week’s vast wasteland of not-news has been replaced by a verdant jungle of news-news, most notably the announcement of Segun Akinola as the new composer for Doctor Who! Plus Matt Smith comes to Edmonton, and comics and calendars that sort of feature Jodie Whittaker or flat-out don’t. There’s other news of course, but this is a mere tease to part one of our commentary for the Jon Pertwee story “The Green Death”, so dive back with us to June 1973 and hippies, environmentalism, and giant maggots!

Links:

– Doctor Who on Twitch – Segun Akinola announced as new Doctor Who composer – Segun Akinola BAFTA profile – Segun Akinola Soundcloud – Jodie Whittaker comic issue 0 – Jodie Whittaker calendar snub – Matt Smith announced for Edmonton Expo – Philip Hinchcliffe’s unused Season 15 plans – New Target novelization audiobooks – BBC Sounds app announced for iPlayer Radio and Podcasts – Big Finish celebrates 20 years of recording – Torchwood Series 6 begins in October from Big Finish – Third Doctor Who Infinity story revealed

Commentary:

– The Green Death, episodes 1-3

Closing the Hartnell chapter on our classic Doctor Who rewatch, we end on "The Tenth Planet", the Cyberman origin story, and a wholly entertaining story from the legendary Kit Pedler.

It's Italian Hamlet with sprinkles of The Daemons and a strange, hay-bearing lake

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It's Italian Hamlet with sprinkles of The Daemons and a strange, hay-bearing lake

The post C086 The Masque of Mandragora appeared first on Who Back When | A Doctor Who Podcast.

It's Italian Hamlet with sprinkles of The Daemons and a strange, hay-bearing lake

The post C086 The Masque of Mandragora appeared first on Who Back When | A Doctor Who Podcast.

This week, Deb, Erika, Kat, and Lynne cover the 9th Doctor's era through the lens that is "Dalek." We also spare a few moments for "The End of the World." We spare at least as many moments arguing about whether there's hanky panky taking place in the TARDIS.

What do you think is the most representative 9th Doctor Story? Let us know!

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Also covered:

Who Is the Doctor

Gallifrey One

An Adventure in Space and Time - Casting News!

Splendid Chaps

It's Italian Hamlet with sprinkles of The Daemons and a strange, hay-bearing lake

The post C086 The Masque of Mandragora appeared first on Who Back When | A Doctor Who Podcast.

How about that for a title? Too bad none of us speak Tritovore.

It’s Easter! Not really actually but like, it’s close enough. It’s a couple months late. Just pretend it’s Easter, I mean Easter doesn’t have a set date so we can just put it wherever we want. It’s Planet of the Dead, written by Russell T. Davies and Gareth Roberts, and aired on April 11, 2009.

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Show-notes:

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Doctor Who (c) The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

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