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News & Feature:
Join the boys as they trawl through the latest news including:

Zombies coming to Red Dead Redemption

Dragon Age Origins 2

Killzone 3 gets 2 player and 4 player co-op

UK Top 20 All Formats Charts run-down

Reviews:
In Buy, Rent or Avoid we review Crackdown 2 and Alan Wake

News & Feature:
Join the boys as they trawl through the latest news including:

Zombies coming to Red Dead Redemption

Dragon Age Origins 2

Killzone 3 gets 2 player and 4 player co-op

UK Top 20 All Formats Charts run-down

Reviews:
In Buy, Rent or Avoid we review Crackdown 2 and Alan Wake

In something of a continuation from our last episode, we decided to review the episodes of the second half of Series 5. Little did we know that the discussion would rage on for over 2 hours! So, we decided to split the episode into 2 parts, the first of which you find here. Nat, Katrina, and Erik natter away about "The Hungry Earth," "Cold Blood," and "Vincent and The Doctor."

Show Notes

Introduction

@ 1 minute - Who we are.

General Discussion

@ 1 minutes 45 seconds - An open call for Season 5 inspired creativity, especially items on personal blogs or other out of the way places.

@ 4 minutes 50 seconds - We begin with "The Hungry Earth," which gets compared to an EastEnders intro to The Phantom Menace. Whether that's a good or a bad thing, we'll let you decide. Plus, did the BBC make a mistake in letting everyone know that the Silurians were back?

@ 15  minutes - We start to move on in earnest to "Cold Blood," which comes in for a bit more criticism than we're accustomed to dispensing. In particular, did the Silurians get the relaunch and introduction to a new generation that they deserved?

@ 23 minutes 45 seconds - Rory's temporary death and the nature of the crack get looked at from all sorts of angles, prompting a lively discussion about "soft rewrites."

@ 39 minutes - "Vincent and the Doctor" takes its turn in the spotlight, with the space chicken, Vincent's illness, and the historical inaccuracy of the episode prompting strong reactions all around.

@ 59 minutes - A promise of more to come...

If you have any feedback about anything we’ve discussed, you can send messages on Twitter directed @BridgingTheRift, comment on this blog post or send short MP3 feedback to our GoogleMail address.  You can also "like" us on Facebook and leave comments there.

The Radio Free Skaro Classic Series Commentaries kept trucking along this week with a look at another Tom Baker story. The Robots of Death, a wonderful murder mystery, goes under examination in the form of the Three Who Rule jib-jabbering their way through four episodes of Chris Boucher goodness. Oh, and there's some like casting news... or something... about the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special. And Torchwood news. And DVD news. But that's all peanuts compared to robots! ROBOTS!

The Radio Free Skaro Classic Series Commentaries kept trucking along this week with a look at another Tom Baker story. The Robots of Death, a wonderful murder mystery, goes under examination in the form of the Three Who Rule jib-jabbering their way through four episodes of Chris Boucher goodness. Oh, and there's some like casting news... or something... about the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special. And Torchwood news. And DVD news. But that's all peanuts compared to robots! ROBOTS!

The Radio Free Skaro Classic Series Commentaries kept trucking along this week with a look at another Tom Baker story. The Robots of Death, a wonderful murder mystery, goes under examination in the form of the Three Who Rule jib-jabbering their way through four episodes of Chris Boucher goodness. Oh, and there's some like casting news... or something... about the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special. And Torchwood news. And DVD news. But that's all peanuts compared to robots! ROBOTS!

Badger Wig Alert! In fact, sod it, General Wig Alert! Awoooga!

Ahem...

So, anyway, this time around, Jo! and Tony talk Monster of Peladon. All six episodes of it. Including the Fight Of The Wigs. Oh dear.

Bob reviews The Maltese Penguin and there's feedback as well as the usual treats at the end....

We chat about the recent Flashing Blade picnic and news of our next event...

feedback please to show@flashingblade.org.uk

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, distraught, in front of Doctor Who: The Pandorica Opens and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy’s being menaced by a head, River’s cosplaying and the Doctor’s afraid of what’s in Amy’s box. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Pandorica Opensa|

Vital Links:

• Staggering Stories.
• BBC: Doctor Who.
• BBC: Doctor Who a The Pandorica Opens.
• Doctor Who Podcast Alliance.
• Facebook: Staggering Stories Group.
• Twitter: Adam J Purcell.

This week I visited the London Film and Comic Con, probably best described as not a fully fledged convention but a signing event with a large amount of dealers and guests ranging from film and tv to sports stars.

There were also some talks, not the word as these were of a Q&A nature not the interview/Q&A you would get at most conventions of the three I attended the being human one was probably the most interesting but sadly the recording is not great so I've saved you trying to struggle through the whole thing.

You can see my photos of the event here http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157624398406013/

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

This week I visited the London Film and Comic Con, probably best described as not a fully fledged convention but a signing event with a large amount of dealers and guests ranging from film and tv to sports stars.

There were also some talks, not the word as these were of a Q&A nature not the interview/Q&A you would get at most conventions of the three I attended the being human one was probably the most interesting but sadly the recording is not great so I've saved you trying to struggle through the whole thing.

You can see my photos of the event here http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157624398406013/

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

This week I visited the London Film and Comic Con, probably best described as not a fully fledged convention but a signing event with a large amount of dealers and guests ranging from film and tv to sports stars.

There were also some talks, not the word as these were of a Q&A nature not the interview/Q&A you would get at most conventions of the three I attended the being human one was probably the most interesting but sadly the recording is not great so I've saved you trying to struggle through the whole thing.

You can see my photos of the event here http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/sets/72157624398406013/

If you want to send me comments or feedback you can email them to tdrury2003@yahoo.co.uk or contact me on twitter where I'm @tdrury or send me a friend request and your comments to facebook where I'm Tim Drury and look like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/3711029536/in/set-72157621161239599/ in case you were wondering.

It's the second half of our series 5 review this week. We announce the winners of the 2010 Eduardo's. Paul remains confused, while Big Pete remains worryingly sober. Listen out just before the end for the most unconvincing cry of Geranimo in recorded history, courtesy of the Beatmaster.

Waffle On About Star Trek The Next Generation.

Star Trek The Next Generation is as weall know an American television programme so why are we waffling on about it. Well Its simple. Once a year Waffle On is going to do a show about a prominent American programme that had a big effect on both Meds and Kell. This year its time for TNG.

Star Trek TNG hit our screens in the mid 1980's and impressionable young lads that we were (and geeks at heart) we both jumped into the magical world of this brilliant programme. Plus we both quite fancied Tasha Yar and Deanna Troi. The first few series of TNG were a bit crap, and we say that in our own friendly banter way but the other four series were brilliant. This episode is a little bit longer than normal but it is packed with listener mp3's from Rico, Al, Rick, Kenny, Harry, Jen, Angela, Sue, Sarah and a brilliant email from Katrin so we hope you enjoy it.

As always thanks for listening and make it so.

Waffle On About Star Trek The Next Generation.

Star Trek The Next Generation is as weall know an American television programme so why are we waffling on about it. Well Its simple. Once a year Waffle On is going to do a show about a prominent American programme that had a big effect on both Meds and Kell. This year its time for TNG.

Star Trek TNG hit our screens in the mid 1980’s and impressionable young lads that we were (and geeks at heart) we both jumped into the magical world of this brilliant programme. Plus we both quite fancied Tasha Yar and Deanna Troi. The first few series of TNG were a bit crap, and we say that in our own friendly banter way but the other four series were brilliant. This episode is a little bit longer than normal but it is packed with listener mp3’s from Rico, Al, Rick, Kenny, Harry, Jen, Angela, Sue, Sarah and a brilliant email from Katrin so we hope you enjoy it.

As always thanks for listening and make it so.

T minus 163 days until The 2010 Christmas Special.

Welcome to -> HHG2W: Mostly Harmless Cutaway 21.2 <- Today Eric & co-host Josh Zimon's (@whomeJZ) saga continues as they attempt part 2 of their very first Doctor Who commentary. Prepare yourself for The Trial of a Time Lord, season 23's The Mysterious Planet story 144 episode 2.

WARNING: This commentary contains SPOILERS pertaining to Season 23 from September 6-27, 1986.

Disclaimer:

The drink continues to flow while in the mean time: Katryca lives...

DON'T PANIC

Creator/Producer: Eric Escamilla
Email: EscoWho ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: Bullitt33

Co-host: Josh Zimon
Email: whomeJZ ~at~ yahoo ~dot~com
Twitter: @whomeJZ

HHG2W:
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
Twitter: @HHG2W
Tumblr: guidetothewhoverse.tumblr.com

MHC theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open by Emily K. (@)

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T minus 163 days until The 2010 Christmas Special.

Welcome to -> HHG2W: Mostly Harmless Cutaway 21.2 <- Today Eric & co-host Josh Zimon's (@whomeJZ) saga continues as they attempt part 2 of their very first Doctor Who commentary. Prepare yourself for The Trial of a Time Lord, season 23's The Mysterious Planet story 144 episode 2.

WARNING: This commentary contains SPOILERS pertaining to Season 23 from September 6-27, 1986. 

Disclaimer:

The drink continues to flow while in the mean time: Katryca lives...

DON'T PANIC

Creator/Producer: Eric Escamilla
Email: EscoWho ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: Bullitt33

Co-host: Josh Zimon
Email: whomeJZ ~at~ yahoo ~dot~com
Twitter: @whomeJZ

HHG2W:
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
Twitter: @HHG2W 
Tumblr: guidetothewhoverse.tumblr.com

MHC theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open by Emily K. (@)

[Subscribe via iTunes]

Contained within, please find a small podcast from the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance - which can be found at http://www.doctorwhopodcastalliance.org - featuring Adam from Staggering Stories, Martyn from Bad Wilf, Tony from The Flashing Blade and... some old git from Professor Dave's Ark In Space. The podcast gives a nice little flavour of the event at Waterstones, Lakeside in Thurrock and we have interviews with Hirst Books, Tenth Planet, some of the, er 'crowd', and of course, Matthew Waterhouse himself. Matthew also gives us a reading from his memoir, 'Blue Box Boy'.

There'll be more to come from the DWPA, so keep your eyes open for it...

T minus 164 days until The 2010 Christmas Special.

Welcome to -> HHG2W: Mostly Harmless Cutaway 21.1 <- Today Eric & returning special guest co-host Josh Zimon (@whomeJZ) attempt their very first Doctor Who commentary. Prepare yourself for The Trial of a Time Lord, season 23's The Mysterious Planet story 144 episode 1.

WARNING: This commentary contains SPOILERS pertaining to Season 23 from September 6-27, 1986.

Disclaimer:

We are complete amateurs when it comes to executing a fan commentary and execute it we do: Drathro lives...

DON'T PANIC

Creator/Producer: Eric Escamilla
Email: bullitt33 ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: Bullitt33

Co-host: Josh Zimon
Twitter: @whomeJZ

HHG2W:
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com
Twitter: @HHG2W
Tumblr: guidetothewhoverse.tumblr.com

MHC theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open was by Emily K. (@emilyooo)

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Concluding our countdown from 2MTL #149, we look at the more substantial, more meaningful story moments that involved the Doctor getting a little closer to the people he encountered — with a guest appearance from someone whose shoes fit particularly well.

T minus 164 days until The 2010 Christmas Special.

Welcome to -> HHG2W: Mostly Harmless Cutaway 21.1 <- Today Eric & returning special guest co-host Josh Zimon (@whomeJZ) attempt their very first Doctor Who commentary. Prepare yourself for The Trial of a Time Lord, season 23's The Mysterious Planet story 144 episode 1.

WARNING: This commentary contains SPOILERS pertaining to Season 23 from September 6-27, 1986. 

Disclaimer:

We are complete amateurs when it comes to executing a fan commentary and execute it we do: Drathro lives...

DON'T PANIC

Creator/Producer: Eric Escamilla
Email: bullitt33 ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Skype username: bullitt33
Twitter: @Bullitt33
Facebook: Bullitt33

Co-host: Josh Zimon
Twitter: @whomeJZ

HHG2W:
Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com
Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com 
Twitter: @HHG2W 
Tumblr: guidetothewhoverse.tumblr.com

MHC theme created by Eric Escamilla.
Anonymous cold open was by Emily K. (@emilyooo)

[Subscribe via iTunes]