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Doctor Who: Short Trips

The Parliament of Rats

by Daniel O'Mahoney

Originally published in print in 1998 by BBC Books. 

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This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

Doctor Who: Short Trips

The Parliament of Rats

by Daniel O'Mahoney

Originally published in print in 1998 by BBC Books. 

Theme music by GeorgeCMusic - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgSc-nU-Gr3mwtiBvTDBaZA

Email: sirensofaudio@gmail.com

Website: https://www.sirensofaudio.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/audiosirens

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiosirens/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiosirens

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrU3MLlOeJTLnAbLl35QgeQ

Clips and music are copyright BBC and Big Finish. No infringement is intended.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

This holiday season, Radio Free Skaro is presenting a Fluid Links Advent Calendar! Every day from December 1 until December 24, we’ll discuss one topic from our list provided by you, the listeners. Today: Day 22.

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Our eighth Christmas podcast is full of the presents, memories and advent crowns. Mark has invented a brand new game. And all topped off with the annual Gold Run looking back on the year.

Listen/download on iTunes

Stitcher.com

Find us on Facebook

We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance

Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.

Visit our Youtube page.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@diddlydumpodcast

SHOWNOTES

(00:07:10) A photo of Doc’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:53) A photo of Hayden’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:13:55) A photo of Mark’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:16:47) “War of the Daleks” is a kind of sci-fi Space-Ludo with Dalek. The game involves moving card Dr Who figures around a circular playing area aiming to get to the “control center” whilst avoiding the Daleks. The Daleks themselves are faithful plastic renditions about three quarters of an inch tall, inserted into concentric slots cut into the board. When the pale blue “control centre” hub in the middle of the board is rotated, the card disc underpinning these concentric slots also rotate, causing the Daleks to move around the board and “capture” hapless players. If a player makes it to the central hub, they have a chance to destroy the control centre by lifting it up. Doing so reveals four panels one of which depicts the “King Dalek.” If he’s next to you he exterminates you and you start again!

(00:20:00) A photo of Kroton, Hayden’s emaciated Dapol Cyberman, can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:23:18) Doc took far too much time out of editing our last podcast to fake a 20 year old tweet from his dad, flogging his valued Beano collection. The tweet can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:24:00) Pink Floyd followed up 1995’s “Pulse” album with another live album in the new millennium: “Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81,” a document of the band’s performances at Earl’s Court, London, two decades earlier. The album was released in Europe on March 27, 2000; in the United States on April 18. Hayden discovered that his dad appears on the album cover art photos as he attended this live show. The relevant photo can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:26:08) Of the seven Dalek “annuals” published, Doc is referring here to the four published between 1976 and 1979. The 1970s annuals were far more narratively integrated than the 1960s efforts. They tell the tale of the Anti-Dalek Force (ADF) and have a regular “cast” that includes Space Major Joel Shaw and Mark Seven, an android agent.

(00:27:05) TARDIS money box.

(00:27:25) Cyberman door guard.

(00:27:50) “Doctor Who and the Pescatons” first original, officially licensed audio drama based upon Doctor Who. Originally released by Argo Records, the story featured Tom Baker and Elisabeth Salden, as the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. It was divided into two episodes, complete with opening and closing themes, simulating the televised series. The radio-cassette player which Doc received that Christmas (1976?) and for which the accompaniment was this Pescatons audio cassette can be seen here.

(00:35:30) The BookTrust Christmas appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. This year, it’s even more vital to support children who may not be looking forward to Christmas. And so we plan to give out more parcels than ever before and to reach 16,000 children – that’s 1,750 more than last year. Half will be sent to children in care who may be spending their first Christmas away from their families, and the other half will be given out through community foodbanks to children in families facing challenging circumstances. Donate £10 to send one book parcel to one child. Any additional funds raised by the appeal will support our work with children through the year.

(00:38:06) This recording of Tom Baker encountering a former child in care on Oxford Street comes from his 2010 “In Confidence” interview with Laurie Taylor which can be seen here.

The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we’ve pinched anything from.

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Our eighth Christmas podcast is full of the presents, memories and advent crowns. Mark has invented a brand new game. And all topped off with the annual Gold Run looking back on the year.

Listen/download on iTunes

Stitcher.com

Find us on Facebook

We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance

Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.

Visit our Youtube page.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@diddlydumpodcast

SHOWNOTES

(00:07:10) A photo of Doc’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:53) A photo of Hayden’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:13:55) A photo of Mark’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:16:47) “War of the Daleks” is a kind of sci-fi Space-Ludo with Dalek. The game involves moving card Dr Who figures around a circular playing area aiming to get to the “control center” whilst avoiding the Daleks. The Daleks themselves are faithful plastic renditions about three quarters of an inch tall, inserted into concentric slots cut into the board. When the pale blue “control centre” hub in the middle of the board is rotated, the card disc underpinning these concentric slots also rotate, causing the Daleks to move around the board and “capture” hapless players. If a player makes it to the central hub, they have a chance to destroy the control centre by lifting it up. Doing so reveals four panels one of which depicts the “King Dalek.” If he’s next to you he exterminates you and you start again!

(00:20:00) A photo of Kroton, Hayden’s emaciated Dapol Cyberman, can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:23:18) Doc took far too much time out of editing our last podcast to fake a 20 year old tweet from his dad, flogging his valued Beano collection. The tweet can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:24:00) Pink Floyd followed up 1995’s “Pulse” album with another live album in the new millennium: “Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81,” a document of the band’s performances at Earl’s Court, London, two decades earlier. The album was released in Europe on March 27, 2000; in the United States on April 18. Hayden discovered that his dad appears on the album cover art photos as he attended this live show. The relevant photo can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:26:08) Of the seven Dalek “annuals” published, Doc is referring here to the four published between 1976 and 1979. The 1970s annuals were far more narratively integrated than the 1960s efforts. They tell the tale of the Anti-Dalek Force (ADF) and have a regular “cast” that includes Space Major Joel Shaw and Mark Seven, an android agent.

(00:27:05) TARDIS money box.

(00:27:25) Cyberman door guard.

(00:27:50) “Doctor Who and the Pescatons” first original, officially licensed audio drama based upon Doctor Who. Originally released by Argo Records, the story featured Tom Baker and Elisabeth Salden, as the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. It was divided into two episodes, complete with opening and closing themes, simulating the televised series. The radio-cassette player which Doc received that Christmas (1976?) and for which the accompaniment was this Pescatons audio cassette can be seen here.

(00:35:30) The BookTrust Christmas appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. This year, it’s even more vital to support children who may not be looking forward to Christmas. And so we plan to give out more parcels than ever before and to reach 16,000 children – that’s 1,750 more than last year. Half will be sent to children in care who may be spending their first Christmas away from their families, and the other half will be given out through community foodbanks to children in families facing challenging circumstances. Donate £10 to send one book parcel to one child. Any additional funds raised by the appeal will support our work with children through the year.

(00:38:06) This recording of Tom Baker encountering a former child in care on Oxford Street comes from his 2010 “In Confidence” interview with Laurie Taylor which can be seen here.

The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we’ve pinched anything from.

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Our eighth Christmas podcast is full of the presents, memories and advent crowns. Mark has invented a brand new game. And all topped off with the annual Gold Run looking back on the year.

Listen/download on iTunes

Stitcher.com

Find us on Facebook

We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance

Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.

Visit our Youtube page.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@diddlydumpodcast

SHOWNOTES

(00:07:10) A photo of Doc’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:53) A photo of Hayden’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:13:55) A photo of Mark’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:16:47) “War of the Daleks” is a kind of sci-fi Space-Ludo with Dalek. The game involves moving card Dr Who figures around a circular playing area aiming to get to the “control center” whilst avoiding the Daleks. The Daleks themselves are faithful plastic renditions about three quarters of an inch tall, inserted into concentric slots cut into the board. When the pale blue “control centre” hub in the middle of the board is rotated, the card disc underpinning these concentric slots also rotate, causing the Daleks to move around the board and “capture” hapless players. If a player makes it to the central hub, they have a chance to destroy the control centre by lifting it up. Doing so reveals four panels one of which depicts the “King Dalek.” If he’s next to you he exterminates you and you start again!

(00:20:00) A photo of Kroton, Hayden’s emaciated Dapol Cyberman, can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:23:18) Doc took far too much time out of editing our last podcast to fake a 20 year old tweet from his dad, flogging his valued Beano collection. The tweet can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:24:00) Pink Floyd followed up 1995’s “Pulse” album with another live album in the new millennium: “Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81,” a document of the band’s performances at Earl’s Court, London, two decades earlier. The album was released in Europe on March 27, 2000; in the United States on April 18. Hayden discovered that his dad appears on the album cover art photos as he attended this live show. The relevant photo can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:26:08) Of the seven Dalek “annuals” published, Doc is referring here to the four published between 1976 and 1979. The 1970s annuals were far more narratively integrated than the 1960s efforts. They tell the tale of the Anti-Dalek Force (ADF) and have a regular “cast” that includes Space Major Joel Shaw and Mark Seven, an android agent.

(00:27:05) TARDIS money box.

(00:27:25) Cyberman door guard.

(00:27:50) “Doctor Who and the Pescatons” first original, officially licensed audio drama based upon Doctor Who. Originally released by Argo Records, the story featured Tom Baker and Elisabeth Salden, as the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. It was divided into two episodes, complete with opening and closing themes, simulating the televised series. The radio-cassette player which Doc received that Christmas (1976?) and for which the accompaniment was this Pescatons audio cassette can be seen here.

(00:35:30) The BookTrust Christmas appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. This year, it’s even more vital to support children who may not be looking forward to Christmas. And so we plan to give out more parcels than ever before and to reach 16,000 children – that’s 1,750 more than last year. Half will be sent to children in care who may be spending their first Christmas away from their families, and the other half will be given out through community foodbanks to children in families facing challenging circumstances. Donate £10 to send one book parcel to one child. Any additional funds raised by the appeal will support our work with children through the year.

(00:38:06) This recording of Tom Baker encountering a former child in care on Oxford Street comes from his 2010 “In Confidence” interview with Laurie Taylor which can be seen here.

The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we’ve pinched anything from.

Our eighth Christmas podcast is full of the presents, memories and advent crowns. Mark has invented a brand new game. And all topped off with the annual Gold Run looking back on the year.

Listen/download on iTunes

Stitcher.com

Find us on Facebook

We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance

Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.

Visit our Youtube page.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@diddlydumpodcast

SHOWNOTES

(00:07:10) A photo of Doc’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:53) A photo of Hayden’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:13:55) A photo of Mark’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:16:47) “War of the Daleks” is a kind of sci-fi Space-Ludo with Dalek. The game involves moving card Dr Who figures around a circular playing area aiming to get to the “control center” whilst avoiding the Daleks. The Daleks themselves are faithful plastic renditions about three quarters of an inch tall, inserted into concentric slots cut into the board. When the pale blue “control centre” hub in the middle of the board is rotated, the card disc underpinning these concentric slots also rotate, causing the Daleks to move around the board and “capture” hapless players. If a player makes it to the central hub, they have a chance to destroy the control centre by lifting it up. Doing so reveals four panels one of which depicts the “King Dalek.” If he’s next to you he exterminates you and you start again!

(00:20:00) A photo of Kroton, Hayden’s emaciated Dapol Cyberman, can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:23:18) Doc took far too much time out of editing our last podcast to fake a 20 year old tweet from his dad, flogging his valued Beano collection. The tweet can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:24:00) Pink Floyd followed up 1995’s “Pulse” album with another live album in the new millennium: “Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81,” a document of the band’s performances at Earl’s Court, London, two decades earlier. The album was released in Europe on March 27, 2000; in the United States on April 18. Hayden discovered that his dad appears on the album cover art photos as he attended this live show. The relevant photo can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:26:08) Of the seven Dalek “annuals” published, Doc is referring here to the four published between 1976 and 1979. The 1970s annuals were far more narratively integrated than the 1960s efforts. They tell the tale of the Anti-Dalek Force (ADF) and have a regular “cast” that includes Space Major Joel Shaw and Mark Seven, an android agent.

(00:27:05) TARDIS money box.

(00:27:25) Cyberman door guard.

(00:27:50) “Doctor Who and the Pescatons” first original, officially licensed audio drama based upon Doctor Who. Originally released by Argo Records, the story featured Tom Baker and Elisabeth Salden, as the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. It was divided into two episodes, complete with opening and closing themes, simulating the televised series. The radio-cassette player which Doc received that Christmas (1976?) and for which the accompaniment was this Pescatons audio cassette can be seen here.

(00:35:30) The BookTrust Christmas appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. This year, it’s even more vital to support children who may not be looking forward to Christmas. And so we plan to give out more parcels than ever before and to reach 16,000 children – that’s 1,750 more than last year. Half will be sent to children in care who may be spending their first Christmas away from their families, and the other half will be given out through community foodbanks to children in families facing challenging circumstances. Donate £10 to send one book parcel to one child. Any additional funds raised by the appeal will support our work with children through the year.

(00:38:06) This recording of Tom Baker encountering a former child in care on Oxford Street comes from his 2010 “In Confidence” interview with Laurie Taylor which can be seen here.

The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we’ve pinched anything from.

Our eighth Christmas podcast is full of the presents, memories and advent crowns. Mark has invented a brand new game. And all topped off with the annual Gold Run looking back on the year.

Listen/download on iTunes

Stitcher.com

Find us on Facebook

We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance

Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.

Visit our Youtube page.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@diddlydumpodcast

SHOWNOTES

(00:07:10) A photo of Doc’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:53) A photo of Hayden’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:13:55) A photo of Mark’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:16:47) “War of the Daleks” is a kind of sci-fi Space-Ludo with Dalek. The game involves moving card Dr Who figures around a circular playing area aiming to get to the “control center” whilst avoiding the Daleks. The Daleks themselves are faithful plastic renditions about three quarters of an inch tall, inserted into concentric slots cut into the board. When the pale blue “control centre” hub in the middle of the board is rotated, the card disc underpinning these concentric slots also rotate, causing the Daleks to move around the board and “capture” hapless players. If a player makes it to the central hub, they have a chance to destroy the control centre by lifting it up. Doing so reveals four panels one of which depicts the “King Dalek.” If he’s next to you he exterminates you and you start again!

(00:20:00) A photo of Kroton, Hayden’s emaciated Dapol Cyberman, can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:23:18) Doc took far too much time out of editing our last podcast to fake a 20 year old tweet from his dad, flogging his valued Beano collection. The tweet can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:24:00) Pink Floyd followed up 1995’s “Pulse” album with another live album in the new millennium: “Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81,” a document of the band’s performances at Earl’s Court, London, two decades earlier. The album was released in Europe on March 27, 2000; in the United States on April 18. Hayden discovered that his dad appears on the album cover art photos as he attended this live show. The relevant photo can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:26:08) Of the seven Dalek “annuals” published, Doc is referring here to the four published between 1976 and 1979. The 1970s annuals were far more narratively integrated than the 1960s efforts. They tell the tale of the Anti-Dalek Force (ADF) and have a regular “cast” that includes Space Major Joel Shaw and Mark Seven, an android agent.

(00:27:05) TARDIS money box.

(00:27:25) Cyberman door guard.

(00:27:50) “Doctor Who and the Pescatons” first original, officially licensed audio drama based upon Doctor Who. Originally released by Argo Records, the story featured Tom Baker and Elisabeth Salden, as the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. It was divided into two episodes, complete with opening and closing themes, simulating the televised series. The radio-cassette player which Doc received that Christmas (1976?) and for which the accompaniment was this Pescatons audio cassette can be seen here.

(00:35:30) The BookTrust Christmas appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. This year, it’s even more vital to support children who may not be looking forward to Christmas. And so we plan to give out more parcels than ever before and to reach 16,000 children – that’s 1,750 more than last year. Half will be sent to children in care who may be spending their first Christmas away from their families, and the other half will be given out through community foodbanks to children in families facing challenging circumstances. Donate £10 to send one book parcel to one child. Any additional funds raised by the appeal will support our work with children through the year.

(00:38:06) This recording of Tom Baker encountering a former child in care on Oxford Street comes from his 2010 “In Confidence” interview with Laurie Taylor which can be seen here.

The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we’ve pinched anything from.

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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GORGEOUS pic of Louise Jameson Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Our eighth Christmas podcast is full of the presents, memories and advent crowns. Mark has invented a brand new game. And all topped off with the annual Gold Run looking back on the year.

Listen/download on iTunes

Stitcher.com

Find us on Facebook

We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance

Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.

Visit our Youtube page.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@diddlydumpodcast

SHOWNOTES

(00:07:10) A photo of Doc’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:53) A photo of Hayden’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:13:55) A photo of Mark’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:16:47) “War of the Daleks” is a kind of sci-fi Space-Ludo with Dalek. The game involves moving card Dr Who figures around a circular playing area aiming to get to the “control center” whilst avoiding the Daleks. The Daleks themselves are faithful plastic renditions about three quarters of an inch tall, inserted into concentric slots cut into the board. When the pale blue “control centre” hub in the middle of the board is rotated, the card disc underpinning these concentric slots also rotate, causing the Daleks to move around the board and “capture” hapless players. If a player makes it to the central hub, they have a chance to destroy the control centre by lifting it up. Doing so reveals four panels one of which depicts the “King Dalek.” If he’s next to you he exterminates you and you start again!

(00:20:00) A photo of Kroton, Hayden’s emaciated Dapol Cyberman, can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:23:18) Doc took far too much time out of editing our last podcast to fake a 20 year old tweet from his dad, flogging his valued Beano collection. The tweet can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:24:00) Pink Floyd followed up 1995’s “Pulse” album with another live album in the new millennium: “Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81,” a document of the band’s performances at Earl’s Court, London, two decades earlier. The album was released in Europe on March 27, 2000; in the United States on April 18. Hayden discovered that his dad appears on the album cover art photos as he attended this live show. The relevant photo can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:26:08) Of the seven Dalek “annuals” published, Doc is referring here to the four published between 1976 and 1979. The 1970s annuals were far more narratively integrated than the 1960s efforts. They tell the tale of the Anti-Dalek Force (ADF) and have a regular “cast” that includes Space Major Joel Shaw and Mark Seven, an android agent.

(00:27:05) TARDIS money box.

(00:27:25) Cyberman door guard.

(00:27:50) “Doctor Who and the Pescatons” first original, officially licensed audio drama based upon Doctor Who. Originally released by Argo Records, the story featured Tom Baker and Elisabeth Salden, as the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. It was divided into two episodes, complete with opening and closing themes, simulating the televised series. The radio-cassette player which Doc received that Christmas (1976?) and for which the accompaniment was this Pescatons audio cassette can be seen here.

(00:35:30) The BookTrust Christmas appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. This year, it’s even more vital to support children who may not be looking forward to Christmas. And so we plan to give out more parcels than ever before and to reach 16,000 children – that’s 1,750 more than last year. Half will be sent to children in care who may be spending their first Christmas away from their families, and the other half will be given out through community foodbanks to children in families facing challenging circumstances. Donate £10 to send one book parcel to one child. Any additional funds raised by the appeal will support our work with children through the year.

(00:38:06) This recording of Tom Baker encountering a former child in care on Oxford Street comes from his 2010 “In Confidence” interview with Laurie Taylor which can be seen here.

The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we’ve pinched anything from.

Our eighth Christmas podcast is full of the presents, memories and advent crowns. Mark has invented a brand new game. And all topped off with the annual Gold Run looking back on the year.

Listen/download on iTunes

Stitcher.com

Find us on Facebook

We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance

Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.

Visit our Youtube page.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@diddlydumpodcast

SHOWNOTES

(00:07:10) A photo of Doc’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:53) A photo of Hayden’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:13:55) A photo of Mark’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:16:47) “War of the Daleks” is a kind of sci-fi Space-Ludo with Dalek. The game involves moving card Dr Who figures around a circular playing area aiming to get to the “control center” whilst avoiding the Daleks. The Daleks themselves are faithful plastic renditions about three quarters of an inch tall, inserted into concentric slots cut into the board. When the pale blue “control centre” hub in the middle of the board is rotated, the card disc underpinning these concentric slots also rotate, causing the Daleks to move around the board and “capture” hapless players. If a player makes it to the central hub, they have a chance to destroy the control centre by lifting it up. Doing so reveals four panels one of which depicts the “King Dalek.” If he’s next to you he exterminates you and you start again!

(00:20:00) A photo of Kroton, Hayden’s emaciated Dapol Cyberman, can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:23:18) Doc took far too much time out of editing our last podcast to fake a 20 year old tweet from his dad, flogging his valued Beano collection. The tweet can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:24:00) Pink Floyd followed up 1995’s “Pulse” album with another live album in the new millennium: “Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81,” a document of the band’s performances at Earl’s Court, London, two decades earlier. The album was released in Europe on March 27, 2000; in the United States on April 18. Hayden discovered that his dad appears on the album cover art photos as he attended this live show. The relevant photo can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:26:08) Of the seven Dalek “annuals” published, Doc is referring here to the four published between 1976 and 1979. The 1970s annuals were far more narratively integrated than the 1960s efforts. They tell the tale of the Anti-Dalek Force (ADF) and have a regular “cast” that includes Space Major Joel Shaw and Mark Seven, an android agent.

(00:27:05) TARDIS money box.

(00:27:25) Cyberman door guard.

(00:27:50) “Doctor Who and the Pescatons” first original, officially licensed audio drama based upon Doctor Who. Originally released by Argo Records, the story featured Tom Baker and Elisabeth Salden, as the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. It was divided into two episodes, complete with opening and closing themes, simulating the televised series. The radio-cassette player which Doc received that Christmas (1976?) and for which the accompaniment was this Pescatons audio cassette can be seen here.

(00:35:30) The BookTrust Christmas appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. This year, it’s even more vital to support children who may not be looking forward to Christmas. And so we plan to give out more parcels than ever before and to reach 16,000 children – that’s 1,750 more than last year. Half will be sent to children in care who may be spending their first Christmas away from their families, and the other half will be given out through community foodbanks to children in families facing challenging circumstances. Donate £10 to send one book parcel to one child. Any additional funds raised by the appeal will support our work with children through the year.

(00:38:06) This recording of Tom Baker encountering a former child in care on Oxford Street comes from his 2010 “In Confidence” interview with Laurie Taylor which can be seen here.

The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we’ve pinched anything from.

Richard arrives in the Something Who bunker and unfortunately breaks the fourth wall at the time of year you really struggle to get a builder.

This is our Christmas special, comparing the first Doctor Who Christmas episode of all - 1965's The Feast of Steven, Episode 7 of the epic Daleks' Master Plan - with the Christmas Invasion, the the first Christmas special of the modern era from 2005. With excursions into Terry Nation's comedy, Hancock and variety shows.

Please like or share our podcast with people who will enjoy it, so we can build our listener base high for happiness. You can rate us directly on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.com

Giles' book A History of the Universe in 21 Stars: (and 3 Imposters) can be found in all good bookshops and also here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Universe-21-Stars-Imposters/dp/1787394654/

Gav's book Doctor Who: Dalek Combat Training Manual can be found here (other retailers are available) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785945327/

Also find his excellent YouTube series Terry Nation Army here: https://youtube.com/user/Dalek6388. And they've started a new podcast here: https://dalek6388.podbean.com/ which you should definitely listen to, once you've heard this.

And head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories, especially for the Doctor Who and Jago and Litefoot ranges.

Richard's other podcast is called "If It's Hurting, It's not Working" and it's a fun and informative look at work - why we work, how we work, and what makes a great job. And also what makes a great workplace, how to turn things round when we're not enjoying our work and, in the end, how we can all make our work better. Got to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more. Episode 4 is all about Christmas and you can hear a trailer in the middle of this episode.

The opening music is Three Guitars Mood 2 and, yes, that is Richard playing the ukulele and kazoo on possibly the worst ever version of the Doctor Who theme tune at the end.

Richard arrives in the Something Who bunker and unfortunately breaks the fourth wall at the time of year you really struggle to get a builder.

This is our Christmas special, comparing the first Doctor Who Christmas episode of all - 1965's The Feast of Steven, Episode 7 of the epic Daleks' Master Plan - with the Christmas Invasion, the the first Christmas special of the modern era from 2005. With excursions into Terry Nation's comedy, Hancock and variety shows.

Please like or share our podcast with people who will enjoy it, so we can build our listener base high for happiness. You can rate us directly on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.com

Giles' book A History of the Universe in 21 Stars: (and 3 Imposters) can be found in all good bookshops and also here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Universe-21-Stars-Imposters/dp/1787394654/

Gav's book Doctor Who: Dalek Combat Training Manual can be found here (other retailers are available) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785945327/

Also find his excellent YouTube series Terry Nation Army here: https://youtube.com/user/Dalek6388. And they've started a new podcast here: https://dalek6388.podbean.com/ which you should definitely listen to, once you've heard this.

And head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories, especially for the Doctor Who and Jago and Litefoot ranges.

Richard's other podcast is called "If It's Hurting, It's not Working" and it's a fun and informative look at work - why we work, how we work, and what makes a great job. And also what makes a great workplace, how to turn things round when we're not enjoying our work and, in the end, how we can all make our work better. Got to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more. Episode 4 is all about Christmas and you can hear a trailer in the middle of this episode.

The opening music is Three Guitars Mood 2 and, yes, that is Richard playing the ukulele and kazoo on possibly the worst ever version of the Doctor Who theme tune at the end.

Our eighth Christmas podcast is full of the presents, memories and advent crowns. Mark has invented a brand new game. And all topped off with the annual Gold Run looking back on the year.

Listen/download on iTunes

Stitcher.com

Find us on Facebook

We can also be found on the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance

Find Diddly Dum pics on Tumblr.

Visit our Youtube page.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@diddlydumpodcast

SHOWNOTES

(00:07:10) A photo of Doc’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:53) A photo of Hayden’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:13:55) A photo of Mark’s Secret Santa gift can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:16:47) “War of the Daleks” is a kind of sci-fi Space-Ludo with Dalek. The game involves moving card Dr Who figures around a circular playing area aiming to get to the “control center” whilst avoiding the Daleks. The Daleks themselves are faithful plastic renditions about three quarters of an inch tall, inserted into concentric slots cut into the board. When the pale blue “control centre” hub in the middle of the board is rotated, the card disc underpinning these concentric slots also rotate, causing the Daleks to move around the board and “capture” hapless players. If a player makes it to the central hub, they have a chance to destroy the control centre by lifting it up. Doing so reveals four panels one of which depicts the “King Dalek.” If he’s next to you he exterminates you and you start again!

(00:20:00) A photo of Kroton, Hayden’s emaciated Dapol Cyberman, can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:23:18) Doc took far too much time out of editing our last podcast to fake a 20 year old tweet from his dad, flogging his valued Beano collection. The tweet can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:24:00) Pink Floyd followed up 1995’s “Pulse” album with another live album in the new millennium: “Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980-81,” a document of the band’s performances at Earl’s Court, London, two decades earlier. The album was released in Europe on March 27, 2000; in the United States on April 18. Hayden discovered that his dad appears on the album cover art photos as he attended this live show. The relevant photo can be seen on our Tumblr page here.

(00:26:08) Of the seven Dalek “annuals” published, Doc is referring here to the four published between 1976 and 1979. The 1970s annuals were far more narratively integrated than the 1960s efforts. They tell the tale of the Anti-Dalek Force (ADF) and have a regular “cast” that includes Space Major Joel Shaw and Mark Seven, an android agent.

(00:27:05) TARDIS money box.

(00:27:25) Cyberman door guard.

(00:27:50) “Doctor Who and the Pescatons” first original, officially licensed audio drama based upon Doctor Who. Originally released by Argo Records, the story featured Tom Baker and Elisabeth Salden, as the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. It was divided into two episodes, complete with opening and closing themes, simulating the televised series. The radio-cassette player which Doc received that Christmas (1976?) and for which the accompaniment was this Pescatons audio cassette can be seen here.

(00:35:30) The BookTrust Christmas appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. This year, it’s even more vital to support children who may not be looking forward to Christmas. And so we plan to give out more parcels than ever before and to reach 16,000 children – that’s 1,750 more than last year. Half will be sent to children in care who may be spending their first Christmas away from their families, and the other half will be given out through community foodbanks to children in families facing challenging circumstances. Donate £10 to send one book parcel to one child. Any additional funds raised by the appeal will support our work with children through the year.

(00:38:06) This recording of Tom Baker encountering a former child in care on Oxford Street comes from his 2010 “In Confidence” interview with Laurie Taylor which can be seen here.

The Diddly Dum Podcast acknowledges the copyright of anyone we’ve pinched anything from.

Richard arrives in the Something Who bunker and unfortunately breaks the fourth wall at the time of year you really struggle to get a builder.

This is our Christmas special, comparing the first Doctor Who Christmas episode of all - 1965's The Feast of Steven, Episode 7 of the epic Daleks' Master Plan - with the Christmas Invasion, the the first Christmas special of the modern era from 2005. With excursions into Terry Nation's comedy, Hancock and variety shows.

Please like or share our podcast with people who will enjoy it, so we can build our listener base high for happiness. You can rate us directly on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.com

Giles' book A History of the Universe in 21 Stars: (and 3 Imposters) can be found in all good bookshops and also here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Universe-21-Stars-Imposters/dp/1787394654/

Gav's book Doctor Who: Dalek Combat Training Manual can be found here (other retailers are available) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785945327/

Also find his excellent YouTube series Terry Nation Army here: https://youtube.com/user/Dalek6388. And they've started a new podcast here: https://dalek6388.podbean.com/ which you should definitely listen to, once you've heard this.

And head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories, especially for the Doctor Who and Jago and Litefoot ranges.

Richard's other podcast is called "If It's Hurting, It's not Working" and it's a fun and informative look at work - why we work, how we work, and what makes a great job. And also what makes a great workplace, how to turn things round when we're not enjoying our work and, in the end, how we can all make our work better. Got to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more. Episode 4 is all about Christmas and you can hear a trailer in the middle of this episode.

The opening music is Three Guitars Mood 2 and, yes, that is Richard playing the ukulele and kazoo on possibly the worst ever version of the Doctor Who theme tune at the end.