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The Time Warrior is notable for many things - Sarah Jane Smith's first story, the debut of a new race called the Sontarans, and the beginning of the end for Jon Pertwee's Doctor. But which aspect(s) would be most fondly remembered (or remembered at all) by Josh and Steven?

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Please welcome Thomas to the show! He and Elisabeth have a look at the novelisation of The Three Doctors. Careful - they're brainy! Don't forget to contact us on the Facebook page and let us know your thoughts on Target.

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Welcome to Galaxy 4's supplemental podcast - Drunken Science - where we have fun drunkenly talking about the science of three star solar systems as seen in Galaxy 4.

Cover Image: This illustration shows an artist's conception of the three suns and the newly discovered Jupiter-sized planet from the perspective of a hypothetical moon orbiting the planet - HD188753 in the Cygnus constellation. The large yellow sun is already halfway over the horizon, but the orange and red suns are still visible in the sky. CREDIT: NASA/JPL's Planetquest/Caltech

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Triple Sunset Planet Discovered

Welcome to Galaxy 4's supplemental podcast - Drunken Science - where we have fun drunkenly talking about the science of three star solar systems as seen in Galaxy 4.

Cover Image: This illustration shows an artist's conception of the three suns and the newly discovered Jupiter-sized planet from the perspective of a hypothetical moon orbiting the planet - HD188753 in the Cygnus constellation. The large yellow sun is already halfway over the horizon, but the orange and red suns are still visible in the sky. CREDIT: NASA/JPL's Planetquest/Caltech

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Triple Sunset Planet Discovered

Welcome to Galaxy 4's supplemental podcast - Drunken Science - where we have fun drunkenly talking about the science of three star solar systems as seen in Galaxy 4.

Cover Image: This illustration shows an artist's conception of the three suns and the newly discovered Jupiter-sized planet from the perspective of a hypothetical moon orbiting the planet - HD188753 in the Cygnus constellation. The large yellow sun is already halfway over the horizon, but the orange and red suns are still visible in the sky. CREDIT: NASA/JPL's Planetquest/Caltech

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Triple Sunset Planet Discovered

Welcome to Galaxy 4's supplemental podcast - Drunken Science - where we have fun drunkenly talking about the science of three star solar systems as seen in Galaxy 4.

Cover Image: This illustration shows an artist's conception of the three suns and the newly discovered Jupiter-sized planet from the perspective of a hypothetical moon orbiting the planet - HD188753 in the Cygnus constellation. The large yellow sun is already halfway over the horizon, but the orange and red suns are still visible in the sky. CREDIT: NASA/JPL's Planetquest/Caltech

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Triple Sunset Planet Discovered

Welcome to Galaxy 4's supplemental podcast - Drunken Science - where we have fun drunkenly talking about the science of three star solar systems as seen in Galaxy 4.

Cover Image: This illustration shows an artist's conception of the three suns and the newly discovered Jupiter-sized planet from the perspective of a hypothetical moon orbiting the planet - HD188753 in the Cygnus constellation. The large yellow sun is already halfway over the horizon, but the orange and red suns are still visible in the sky. CREDIT: NASA/JPL's Planetquest/Caltech

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Triple Sunset Planet Discovered

Welcome to Galaxy 4’s supplemental podcast - Drunken Science - where we have fun drunkenly talking about the science of three star solar systems as seen in Galaxy 4.

Cover Image: This illustration shows an artist’s conception of the three suns and the newly discovered Jupiter-sized planet from the perspective of a hypothetical moon orbiting the planet - HD188753 in the Cygnus constellation. The large yellow sun is already halfway over the horizon, but the orange and red suns are still visible in the sky. CREDIT: NASA/JPL’s Planetquest/Caltech

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Triple Sunset Planet Discovered

ESO REASSEMBLE!!! This week, the ESO crew follows up on The Avengers movie review to focus on the long-running comic series that inspired one of the biggest blockbusters of all-time. Mike, Mike and Bobby are joined by Van Allen Plexico (www.AvengersAssemble.net) to discuss what makes this band of Marvel misfits the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. We … Continue reading →

We are wrapping up our look at the Christopher Eccleston era of Doctor Who with our review of the two part season finale of Series One of New Who. We'll also be having a nice little chat about what exactly made this whole season in particular so undeniably fantastic. Join Derek Gladu, Eric Mendoza, Lindsay Wood and Beverly Brown as we review "Bad Wolf" & "Parting of the Ways".

 

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We are wrapping up our look at the Christopher Eccleston era of Doctor Who with our review of the two part season finale of Series One of New Who. We'll also be having a nice little chat about what exactly made this whole season in particular so undeniably fantastic. Join Derek Gladu, Eric Mendoza, Lindsay Wood and Beverly Brown as we review "Bad Wolf" & "Parting of the Ways".

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Adam and Kirby only really have our review show to discuss this week due to time constraints. This is a bit of a mini episode of the 20mb Podcast.

As of episode 117, we should be returning to our Monday recording schedule.

In which Martyn and Imran attempt to review Shaun Of The Dead.

**WARNING** without Pete or Ash, this episode turns filthy, fast

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We have already devoted episodes to our favourite Doctor Who episodes, now its time to explore the seedier side of Doctor Who as the team talks about their least favourites.

First up isJames and Michele who discuss their least favourite stories from the 1st through to the 5th Doctors.

Prepare to be amazed, outraged, surprised and disgusted!

We have already devoted episodes to our favourite Doctor Who episodes, now its time to explore the seedier side of Doctor Who as the team talks about their least favourites.

First up isJames and Michele who discuss their least favourite stories from the 1st through to the 5th Doctors.

Prepare to be amazed, outraged, surprised and disgusted!

We have already devoted episodes to our favourite Doctor Who episodes, now its time to explore the seedier side of Doctor Who as the team talks about their least favourites. First up isJames and Michele who discuss their least favourite stories from the 1st through to the 5th Doctors. Prepare to be amazed, outraged, surprised [...]

In this episode, Andrew and Sarah dive into all things K-9 as we take a look- and a narrative analysis- at the best friend a Doctor could ever wish for! Also, we dive into the mailbag, because... well, we finally have one... and take a look at the past-deadline results of the Monsters&Villains poll! Don't miss this Kroll-sized mega-epic!

ESW Live! Recorded panel at TimeGate 2012 features Mike, Mike, and Dave with special guests Scott Viguie (Articles of the Shadow Proclamation podcast) and Rebecca Perry (TheOneRing.net) as they...

Earth Station Who is a show dedicated to the culture around the BBC icon Doctor Who. Join Mike F, Mike G and Dave as we explore the 50 year history and fandom surrounding the Doctor With reviews, interviews and just general talk you never know WHO might pop up.

We have already devoted episodes to our favourite Doctor Who episodes, now its time to explore the seedier side of Doctor Who as the team talks about their least favourites. First up isJames and Michele who discuss their least favourite stories from the 1st through to the 5th Doctors. Prepare to be amazed, outraged, surprised [...]

We have already devoted episodes to our favourite Doctor Who episodes, now its time to explore the seedier side of Doctor Who as the team talks about their least favourites. First up is James and Michele who discuss their least favourite stories from the 1st through to the 5th Doctors. Prepare to be amazed, outraged, [...]

A bumper episode this week, to celebrate the occasion of our 100th doings. Reviews of "Iron Sky", "Prometheus", and "An Unearthly Child".

Thanks to everyone who has listened to us ramble, argue and expell wind for the last 100 episodes. This is for you.

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In this weeks episode, the reviewing partnership of Phil & Paul take a look back at the....ahem...well regarded series 4 story The Doctors Daughter. Ok, I can't keep up the pretence any longer, it's probably one of the least well regarded stories in this series and Paul & Phil do little to change anyones opinion. But they go through the motions and try as they might, they can't be help but be nothing but critical of this story, so don't expect many laughs this week!! However, after much analysis, they reach the conclusion that the only thing that could have saved this story is....WILLIAM SHATNER!!

And in this weeks news, the first group of guests has been announced for Gallifrey 2013, series 7 production news and air date rumours and in what has become a regular feature, Phil & Paul promise to listen to some Big Finish audios!!

In this weeks episode, the reviewing partnership of Phil & Paul take a look back at the....ahem...well regarded series 4 story The Doctors Daughter. Ok, I can't keep up the pretence any longer, it's probably one of the least well regarded stories in this series and Paul & Phil do little to change anyones opinion. But they go through the motions and try as they might, they can't be help but be nothing but critical of this story, so don't expect many laughs this week!! However, after much analysis, they reach the conclusion that the only thing that could have saved this story is....WILLIAM SHATNER!!

And in this weeks news, the first group of guests has been announced for Gallifrey 2013, series 7 production news and air date rumours and in what has become a regular feature, Phil & Paul promise to listen to some Big Finish audios!!

In this weeks episode, the reviewing partnership of Phil & Paul take a look back at the ...ahem...well regarded series 4 story The Doctors Daughter. OK, I can't keep up the pretence any longer, it's probably one of the least well regarded stories in this series and Paul & Phil do little to change anyones opinion. But they go through the motions and try as they might, they can't help but be nothing but critical of this story, so don't expect many laughs this week!! However, after much analysis, they reach the conclusion that the only thing that thing that could have saved this story is......WILLIAM SHATNER!!
And in this weeks news, the first group of guests has been announced for Gallifrey 2013, series 7 production news and air date rumours and in what has become a regular feature Paul & Phil promise to listen to some Big Finish audios!

This week we take a break from the electronic media delivery of Doctor Who and turn to the novels. First, Glenn reviews "The Crooked World" by Steve Lyons starring the 8th Doctor. Then, Shaun takes on the 9th Doctor story "Only Human" written by Gareth Roberts. And finally, Keith has a review of "The Story of Martha" by Dan Abnett (and others) featuring Martha and the 10th Doctor. *WARNING THERE WILL BE SPOLIERS* Also a...
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This week we take a break from the electronic media delivery of Doctor Who and turn to the novels.

First, Glenn reviews “The Crooked World” by Steve Lyons starring the 8th Doctor. Then, Shaun takes on the 9th Doctor story “Only Human” written by Gareth Roberts. And finally, Keith has a review of “The Story of Martha” by Dan Abnett (and others) featuring Martha and the 10th Doctor. *WARNING THERE WILL BE SPOLIERS*

Also a look at the week’s news including some Galley announcements, and of course your feedback.

Enjoy!

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In our debut episode of Transmissions from Atlantis we let you know what we thought of the TimeGate Con, we also give you our reviews of MIB III and Snow White & The Huntsman.

We’ll share our thoughts on Dark Shadows, Harry Potter and Joss Whedon’s best Buffy list.

We’ll A tackle what fandom is and why some fandoms succeed while others just disappear.

Finally, we’ll give you our review of the new video game Doctor Who – the Eternity Clock and we’ll tackle Chris Eccelston’s decision not to participate in the 50th anniversary of the show.

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“So, Jonathan, shall we do some news for fifteen minutes or so and then spend the rest of the podcast doing… other podcast-ey stuff?”

“Fifteen minutes? Are you mad, Ian?!”

“That’s what we normally do!”

“But… there’s… look at this list!!”

[Jonathan shows Ian the news list. There’s a lot of stuff on it.]

“Ah.”

So, brace yourself for a whole podcast devoted to the news! As David goes on holiday (we hear Iceworld has a decent restaurant), PCJonathan and Ian Redman discuss - among many other things - ‘Good as Gold’ (make sure you’ve seen the mini-episode first - spoilers!), the BAFTAs, Big Finish, Doctor Who Magazine… and why you shouldn’t trust IMDb. Ever.

It's here! Our (one man) discussion of the latest episode of Miracle Day.

After the twists and revelations of last week's episode, can Torchwood maintain the standard? Will the presence of so many other sci-fi franchise actors help or hinder them? And just what has Oswald Danes been up to these past few weeks? Our reviews editor P.G. Bell takes a one man romp (maybe more of a saunter) through the latest happenings.  James Willetts will be back later in the week with his written review.

Length: 10 minutes

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Batten down the hatches, lock up your daughters and wrap that precious Torchwood fandom of yours in cotton wool and bubble wrap - Swithun is back!

As the Torchwood team make their penultimate moves in the game against the Three Families, we discuss the overall sweep of the series so far, wonder at the true nature of the Blessing and take a wild guess at how things might be resolved next week. This is your last (but one) chance to join us, so click below and give us a listen!

This week's contributors: P.G. Bell and Swithun Dobson

Length: 28 minutes

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We're thinking of taking our arc plot disucssion further and would love to have your input. Let us know your favourite and most hated arc-heavy shows. Lost, BSG, X-Files... we want your opinions on the lot. Make yourself heard and we'll do our best to include your thoughts in a future podcast!

We don't have our usual commentary for you this week, but worry not - we've got a terrificly spirited and in-depth discussion for you instead.

Location, location, location... how much influence does it have on Doctor Who, and how does Steven Moffat use it differently to Russell T. Davies? Plus, as Mark Gatiss returns to the show he helped relaunch, we examine his back catalogue and wonder whether we can forgive him for last year's Dalek fiasco. Finally, we veer into a fairly serious debate about arc plots v. standalone episodes. Has Doctor Who got the balance right? (We'll give you three guesses about Swithun's stance on this one...)

All this, and a brand new podcaster! Join us in welcoming Sarah Burrow to our scary cupboard of fandom.


This week's contributors: Anna Bell, P.G. Bell, Sarah Burrow, Swithun Dobson

Length: 38 minutes

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Article: Click here for Swithun's article, 'Doctor Who's Story Arc of Infinity (and Beyond?)'

We're thinking of taking our arc plot disucssion further and would love to have your input. Let us know your favourite and most hated arc-heavy shows. Lost, BSG, X-Files... we want your opinions on the lot. Make yourself heard and we'll do our best to include your thoughts in a future podcast!

It's here! Our first commentary of the new (half) series.

And what an episode it was - shock regenerations, miniature people, shape shifting robots, killer squid things, young Amelia and, of course, Adolf Hitler. Plenty to like, plenty to disagree about, so click below to find out what we all thought.

This edition's commentators: Swithun, Peter, Gwen and Anna.

Length: 58 minutes

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Was this episode worth the wait? And were you playing Moffat Bingo with the rest of us? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below and on our Facebook page!

Mark welcomes back Erik Stadnik from The Doctor Who Book Club Podcast for a second appearance on Nerdology, this time the subject is Charles Dickens' second novel Oliver Twist.

Also up for discussion are the David Lean adaptation from 1948 and the 2003 version "Twist" starring Nick Stahl.

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Mark welcomes back Erik Stadnik from The Doctor Who Book Club Podcast for a second appearance on Nerdology, this time the subject is Charles Dickens' second novel Oliver Twist.

Also up for discussion are the David Lean adaptation from 1948 and the 2003 version "Twist" starring Nick Stahl.

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Mark welcomes back Erik Stadnik from The Doctor Who Book Club Podcast for a second appearance on Nerdology, this time the subject is Charles Dickens' second novel Oliver Twist.

Also up for discussion are the David Lean adaptation from 1948 and the 2003 version "Twist" starring Nick Stahl.

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Caleb Woodbridge, Olivia Cottrell, and special guest Aled Morgan from Blogga the Hut discuss the imminent release of Mass Effect 3! With the Reapers invading Earth and only Commander Shepard standing between them and the destruction of the galaxy, can BioWare's final installment of the science fiction epic deliver?

From favourite characters through to ethical dilemmas, we look ahead to one of my most hotly anticipated games of the year!

The first 15 minutes are spoiler-free, with the rest of the episode containing spoilers for Mass Effect 1 and 2.

Length: 53 min
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The dust has settled, the hangovers faded and the cosplay has been packed away for another year. But was this year's SFX Weekender - one of Britain's biggest sci-fi and fantasy conventions - worth the trip?

It's safe to say that not everything went according to plan, but did the stellar guest list make up for the freezing temperatures and interminable queues? P.G. Bell shares the high and low points with Caleb Woodbridge and Sarah Burrow. PLUS! a report on the inaugural cosplay competition and interviews with a few of the participants. Click on the jump below to find photos of some of the people we spoke to, but head on over to our Facebook page to see a complete gallery of the weekend's events!

Length: 45 minutes

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P.S. The excellent 'Transdimensional Mix' of the Doctor Who theme music comes courtesy of HardWire.


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"They went and cast a 12 year old as the Doctor..."

It's time for some words of wisdom from the Seventh Doctor himself, Sylvester McCoy - recorded live at last February's SFX Weekender. Sylvester was on typically lively form, swapping the safety of the stage for a roving microphone and getting up close and personal with his public.

And what a show he gave us. Not content with revealing a few secrets of his time in the TARDIS, he explained the origins of his stage name (be warned: it involves a rather naughty joke), why he used to set fire to his own head for money and what he really thinks of Matt Smith's performance as the Doctor. Even more excitingly, he revealed how he won the role of Rrrrrrrrradagast the Brrrrrrrown in Peter Jackson's forthcoming Hobbit movies. This one's not to be missed!

Length: 53 minutes

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What was Sylvester's greatest Doctor Who moment? Head to our Facebook page and have your say!

There's more to Moffat than Doctor Who but is Sherlock really the series that "puts the 'sexy' in sexist?"

As the second series of Moffat's award winning adaptation draws to a close, Caleb Woodbridge, Sarah Burrow, Olivia Cottrell and James Willets put their heads together to examine the latest run of episodes. They also share their thoughts on the sexism furore and Moffat's response, how the series fares against other adaptations (Robert Downey Jr, take a bow) and the show's unique visual style.

This was our first attempt at recording an all-Skype discussion, so the sound quality does vary in places, but shouldn't be too distracting.

Length: 50 minutes

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Our Christmas countdown continues as Sarah Burrow, Swithun Dobson, James Willetts and P.G. Bell revisit Catherine Tate's fan-baiting debut as companion-to-be, Donna Noble. "For better or for worse..."

There's no denying that comedian Catherine Tate is the heart and soul of the 2006 Christmas special. But did we love her or hate her? Join us as we pick sides and discuss other noteworthy aspects of the show's second festive outing, including: cliffhangers, cleavage, Gallifrey, and why Torchwood would need Segways.

Length: 1 hour 12 minutes

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And there's still more to come! Visit again next week when we'll be discussing 'Voyage of the Damned'. Was it really a disaster in every sense? Until then, head down into the comments section and let us know what you thought of this latest podcast.

Some secrets are kept in jars - others, in books.

It's book review time again, so join P.G. Bell and Olivia Cottrell as they tackle a collection of short fantasy tales from acclaimed author Carole Lanham. In The Whisper Jar, you will encounter a Blood Digger who bonds two children irrevocably together; a young woman who learns of her destiny through the random selection of a Bible verse; and a boy whose life begins to reflect the stories he reads...

Length:  13 minutes

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When you think of sci-fi, the chances are you're thinking of Space Opera. But as television turns its back on tales of "shooty-death-kill in space", will the sub-genre continue to thrive on the printed page?

A stunning line-up of top sci-fi authors assembled at the recent SFX Weekender to confront this very question. Paul McAuley, Peter F. Hamilton, Alastair Reynolds, Dan Abnett, Jaine Fenn, Mike Cobley and Aaron Dembski-Bowden reviewed the current state of literary science fiction and raised some tantalising questions of their own. Have the harsh realities of modern life killed our dreams of exploration? Does it still count as Space Opera if the story's set on Earth? And just what the frack is Space Opera anyway? All this and more, in the latest Impossible Podcast!

Length: 55 minutes

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It's time to ride to Camelot in our second podcast of the day...

Caleb Woodbridge, Sarah Burrow and Olivia Cottrell discuss the fourth series of the BBC's other big telefantasy success - Merlin. Does it pay to play fast and loose with Arthurian myth? What direction could the show take next? These and other searching questions are answered in our latest podcast. Click below and listen!

Length: 30 minutes

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NB: This podcast was recorded via Skype so the audio quality does vary in places.

Remember all those commentaries we never got round to in Series 5? Well, here they come!

The team take advantage of Doctor Who's extended leave of absence to fill in some of the gaps in their back catalogue, starting with Matt Smith's debut adventure. Click below to find out what Caleb Woodbridge, Swithun Dobson, Sarah Burrow and P.G. Bell make of the newly regenerated series. Does the shadow of Russel T. Davies still loom large? How does Amy keep up her mortgage repayments on a kiss-o-gram's salary? And when will the show ever get round to a Groundhog Day episode?

Length: 1 hour, 18 minutes

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In the third episode of Points of Who, we take a wide-ranging discussion of the latest news about Doctor Who and the wider worlds of science fiction and fantasy:

Caleb and Swithun discuss:

• (from 1 min) The recovery of missing episodes of Doctor Who from Galaxy 4 and The Underwater Menace: celebration or disappointment?
• (from 19 min) How should the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who be marked by the BBC, by fans, and by us as a podcast?

Sarah and Caleb discuss:

• (from 29 min) The Sherlock finale, The Reichenbach Fall, including just how did Sherlock survive that fall?
• (from 39 min) The Hunger Games trailer - how will the film compare to the book?

Length: 51 min
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