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  • Doctor Who Review Today

    EPISODE 22 - Christmas shows & Review of The Unquiet Dead

    Doctor Who Review Today

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    20:01 (GMT) - 19 Dec 2008



  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 103

    Geek Syndicate

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    07:40 (GMT) - 19 Dec 2008

    Welcome one and all to the last Geek Syndicate of 2009. In this festive episode we have casting news on Stargate Universe and the Marvel Comics website.

    Reviews/Chat

    Apparitions
    Xmen Origins: Wolverine Trailer
    Superhuman Resources
    Burn Notice
    Terminator Salvation (Trailer)
    Comicsology (Application)
    Spooks (TV)
    Merlin (TV)
    Necessary Monsters (Comic)

    Main Feature

    At last we can present our world wide podcast exclusive of our coverage of the UK Press Junket for the Spirit.Those in attendance were show twenty five minutes of footage from the movie.

     We (oh and maybe there were a few other reporters there as well) pitched a few questions to Samuel L Jackson, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson and Frank Miller. They tell us how they came onboard the movie and what people can expect from it. Sam reveals his comic background and we learn just what comics he does carry around in his travel bag.

    Enjoy all and Merry Christmas!

    That's it from us for this year but never fear we will be back in the new year (in about a month).
     


  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 103

    Geek Syndicate

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    07:40 (GMT) - 19 Dec 2008

    Welcome one and all to the last Geek Syndicate of 2009. In this festive episode we have casting news on Stargate Universe and the Marvel Comics website.

    Reviews/Chat

    Apparitions
    Xmen Origins: Wolverine Trailer
    Superhuman Resources
    Burn Notice
    Terminator Salvation (Trailer)
    Comicsology (Application)
    Spooks (TV)
    Merlin (TV)
    Necessary Monsters (Comic)

    Main Feature

    At last we can present our world wide podcast exclusive of our coverage of the UK Press Junket for the Spirit.Those in attendance were show twenty five minutes of footage from the movie.

    We (oh and maybe there were a few other reporters there as well) pitched a few questions to Samuel L Jackson, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson and Frank Miller. They tell us how they came onboard the movie and what people can expect from it. Sam reveals his comic background and we learn just what comics he does carry around in his travel bag.

    Enjoy all and Merry Christmas!

    That's it from us for this year but never fear we will be back in the new year (in about a month).



  • Doctor Who Review Today

    EPISODE 21.5 In Passing Majel Barrett-Roddenberry

    Doctor Who Review Today

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    01:30 (GMT) - 19 Dec 2008



  • Geek Syndicate

    Science Friction - Episode 3

    Geek Syndicate

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    08:47 (GMT) - 18 Dec 2008

    In this episode Karl has a bit of a rant about a couple of TV shows he's had the misfortune to sit through, as well as a few that seem to be worth watching. The main feature is on cloning, what it is, how to do it (don't be scared- it's going be months before Karl's clone army is ready to take over the world) and how to spot if your a clone. Karl also has a look at some clone- related Sci-Fi and finishes of the episode with a quite excellent piece of music. Hope you enjoy it!

    If you have any questions queries, comments or conundrums you can email Karl at sciencefriction@ymail.com


  • Geek Syndicate

    Science Friction - Episode 3

    Geek Syndicate

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    08:47 (GMT) - 18 Dec 2008

    In this episode Karl has a bit of a rant about a couple of TV shows he's had the misfortune to sit through, as well as a few that seem to be worth watching. The main feature is on cloning, what it is, how to do it (don't be scared- it's going be months before Karl's clone army is ready to take over the world) and how to spot if your a clone. Karl also has a look at some clone- related Sci-Fi and finishes of the episode with a quite excellent piece of music. Hope you enjoy it!

    If you have any questions queries, comments or conundrums you can email Karl at sciencefriction@ymail.com


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #098 - The Whocast Curse

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    16:01 (GMT) - 17 Dec 2008

    Wir nahern und langsam aber sicher der 100. In dieser Ausgabe gibt es abermals "nur" die Besprechung eines Horspieles. Diesmal ist es "The Doomwood Curse" mit dem sechsten Doctor und Charly. Vielleicht eher etwas fur die Ladys? Das musst Ihr entscheiden. Bis dahin viel Spass mit diesem Cast.


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #098 - The Whocast Curse

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    16:01 (GMT) - 17 Dec 2008

    Wir nahern und langsam aber sicher der 100. In dieser Ausgabe gibt es abermals "nur" die Besprechung eines Horspieles. Diesmal ist es "The Doomwood Curse" mit dem sechsten Doctor und Charly. Vielleicht eher etwas fur die Ladys? Das musst Ihr entscheiden. Bis dahin viel Spass mit diesem Cast.


  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #113 - Vectors of Digression

    Radio Free Skaro

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    21:22 (GMT) - 14 Dec 2008

    For the first time in a long time, the Three Who Rule went sans commentary and digressed, postulated, and even went off topic (twice!) in the middle of a sentence. The hygiene of certain Sex in the City characters, Steve Coogan, Big Finish audios, and oh yes, the latest Doctor Who news headlines were hashed over, giggled at, and finally shunted aside as your gallant crew went completely off the rails. Hoo-ray!



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #113 - Vectors of Digression

    Radio Free Skaro

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    21:22 (GMT) - 14 Dec 2008

    For the first time in a long time, the Three Who Rule went sans commentary and digressed, postulated, and even went off topic (twice!) in the middle of a sentence. The hygiene of certain Sex in the City characters, Steve Coogan, Big Finish audios, and oh yes, the latest Doctor Who news headlines were hashed over, giggled at, and finally shunted aside as your gallant crew went completely off the rails. Hoo-ray!



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #113 - Vectors of Digression

    Radio Free Skaro

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    21:22 (GMT) - 14 Dec 2008

    For the first time in a long time, the Three Who Rule went sans commentary and digressed, postulated, and even went off topic (twice!) in the middle of a sentence. The hygiene of certain Sex in the City characters, Steve Coogan, Big Finish audios, and oh yes, the latest Doctor Who news headlines were hashed over, giggled at, and finally shunted aside as your gallant crew went completely off the rails. Hoo-ray!



  • Doctor Who Review Today

    EPISODE 21- Review of The Black Orchid and The Unicorn and the Wasp

    Doctor Who Review Today

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    20:02 (GMT) - 12 Dec 2008



  • The Doctor Who Audio Dramas

    Trailer - Long Winter's Night

    The Doctor Who Audio Dramas

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    19:00 (GMT) - 12 Dec 2008



  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 102

    Geek Syndicate

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    06:11 (GMT) - 12 Dec 2008

    In this week's lip smacking, geek quenching episode the boys really cover their bases as they pack in loads of reviews.

    Comics - The Helm, Ultimate X Men, The Surrogates, Kingdom and Superhuman Resources and a brief look at Indie Manga.

    Books - Arrowhead

    DVD - Tinselworm

    TV- Spooks and The Sarah Connor Chronicles

    Main Feature - the guys discuss the recent DC and Marvel events Batman RIP and Secret Invasion. They also discuss events in general and what they think of them.  The second part of this comic heavy main feature is a discussion on the impending increase in comic prices.

    Oh and NOTES FROM NUGE IS BACK !!!!!

    Enjoy...


  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 102

    Geek Syndicate

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    06:11 (GMT) - 12 Dec 2008

    In this week's lip smacking, geek quenching episode the boys really cover their bases as they pack in loads of reviews.

    Comics - The Helm, Ultimate X Men, The Surrogates, Kingdom and Superhuman Resources and a brief look at Indie Manga.

    Books - Arrowhead

    DVD - Tinselworm

    TV- Spooks and The Sarah Connor Chronicles

    Main Feature - the guys discuss the recent DC and Marvel events Batman RIP and Secret Invasion. They also discuss events in general and what they think of them. The second part of this comic heavy main feature is a discussion on the impending increase in comic prices.

    Oh and NOTES FROM NUGE IS BACK !!!!!

    Enjoy...


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #097 - Adric Reloaded

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    12:11 (GMT) - 11 Dec 2008

    Von der Serverplatzknappheit gepeinigt, gibt es heute nur eine kurzen Cast. Neben bedauerliche News fur die Freunde von David Tennant gibt es ein Review des Big Finish Horspieles "The Boy that Time Forgot", welche die Ruckkehr eines alten Companions markiert - wenn auch nicht die seines Darstellers...


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #097 - Adric Reloaded

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    12:11 (GMT) - 11 Dec 2008

    Von der Serverplatzknappheit gepeinigt, gibt es heute nur eine kurzen Cast. Neben bedauerliche News fur die Freunde von David Tennant gibt es ein Review des Big Finish Horspieles "The Boy that Time Forgot", welche die Ruckkehr eines alten Companions markiert - wenn auch nicht die seines Darstellers...


  • Podshock

    Doctor Who: Podshock - 135

    Podshock

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    20:17 (GMT) - 10 Dec 2008

    Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 135Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 135
    Running Time: 1:20:00

    Peter Davison joins us again this time in person to continue our interview, plus news and feedback. Hosted by Louis Trapani, Ken Deep, and James Naughton.

    Promos: CIA, Radio Free Skaro, Sonic Newsdriver, Cue the Film

    Brought to you by the Gallifreyan Embassy and presented by Outpost Gallifrey.

    Do you want the Enhanced Podcast AAC file format? Get our Enhanced Podcast version of this episode using our feed at http://www.gallifreyanembassy.org/podshock/podshock.xml.



  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #096 - Cthulhu Ftagn

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    00:00 (GMT) - 8 Dec 2008

    In der heutigen Folgen tauchen wir mit der Folge "Secret of the Stars" der Sarah Jane Adventures in die Welt von H.P. Lovecraft ein. Zumindest ansatzweise und kurz. Ausserdem gibt es Post von den Horern und wie immer viel Blodsinn ;)


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #096 - Cthulhu Ftagn

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    00:00 (GMT) - 8 Dec 2008

    In der heutigen Folgen tauchen wir mit der Folge "Secret of the Stars" der Sarah Jane Adventures in die Welt von H.P. Lovecraft ein. Zumindest ansatzweise und kurz. Ausserdem gibt es Post von den Horern und wie immer viel Blodsinn ;)


  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #112 - Anticipointment

    Radio Free Skaro

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    22:01 (GMT) - 7 Dec 2008

    And so it's come to this. At long last the RFS crew reaches "Journey's End," the final episode of Series Four, and a story that nicely sums up Who scribe Gareth Roberts term of "anticipointment." So much potential, frittered away in a fruitless wasting of the Rose story arc and Benny Hill-esque dispatchment of the Daleks. Still, Julian Bleach's Davros and the sad fate of Donna Noble rescued the episode from the Trash-Bin of Utter Contempt (next door neighbour to the Gun of Spite) and gave our three heroes much gristle to chew over, spit out, and look at askance.



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #112 - Anticipointment

    Radio Free Skaro

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    22:01 (GMT) - 7 Dec 2008

    And so it's come to this. At long last the RFS crew reaches "Journey's End," the final episode of Series Four, and a story that nicely sums up Who scribe Gareth Roberts term of "anticipointment." So much potential, frittered away in a fruitless wasting of the Rose story arc and Benny Hill-esque dispatchment of the Daleks. Still, Julian Bleach's Davros and the sad fate of Donna Noble rescued the episode from the Trash-Bin of Utter Contempt (next door neighbour to the Gun of Spite) and gave our three heroes much gristle to chew over, spit out, and look at askance.



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #112 - Anticipointment

    Radio Free Skaro

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    22:01 (GMT) - 7 Dec 2008

    And so it's come to this. At long last the RFS crew reaches "Journey's End," the final episode of Series Four, and a story that nicely sums up Who scribe Gareth Roberts term of "anticipointment." So much potential, frittered away in a fruitless wasting of the Rose story arc and Benny Hill-esque dispatchment of the Daleks. Still, Julian Bleach's Davros and the sad fate of Donna Noble rescued the episode from the Trash-Bin of Utter Contempt (next door neighbour to the Gun of Spite) and gave our three heroes much gristle to chew over, spit out, and look at askance.



  • Bigger on the Inside

    Bigger on the Inside - Episode 02

    Bigger on the Inside

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    18:00 (GMT) - 7 Dec 2008

    While discussing the title characters of the second Doctor Who story, "The Daleks," Dan puts their cultural impact on British society into perspective, and Mike admits there's a line so geeky even he won't cross it.


  • Staggering Stories Podcast

    Staggering Stories Podcast #34: Exorcising Magpie

    Staggering Stories Podcast

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    14:59 (GMT) - 7 Dec 2008

    Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst Comedy Moments, Futurama: Bender’s Game, the BBC’s new Apparitions, The Agony Nanny, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

    • 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
    • 00:30 — Welcome!
    • 01:18 – News:
    • 01:26 — Doctor Who: Paterson Joseph interviews everywhere.
    • 03:35 — Jonathan Miller brings on the Tennant Hamlet hate!
    • 04:16 — David Tennant holds a real skull in Hamlet.
    • 05:32 — Rumoured Buffy the Vampire Slayer film!
    • 07:09 — Bonekickers is buried.
    • 07:49 — Emma Thompson wants a Big Bang over Harry Potter.
    • 08:43 — Batman is dead! (No, not Adam West.)
    • 10:03 — Pushing Daisies is pushing up the daisies.
    • 11:44 — Tim Kring insults the Heroes fans, again!
    • 14:41 — George (Takei) of the Jungle.
    • 15:57 – 30 Second Recommendation: Bones.
    • 17:22 – Doctor Who: Best and Worst Comedy Moments.
    • 35:16 – BBC’s Apparitions.
    • 41:39 – The Agony Nanny.
    • 43.36 – Futurama: Bender’s Game.
    • 54:00 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
    • 63:27 – Farewell for this podcast!
    • 63:58 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

    Vital Links:

    • Staggering Stories.
    • Staggering Stories: Podcast Drinking Game.
    • Doctor Who.
    • Wikipedia: Paterson Joseph.
    • David Tennant.
    • Wikipedia: Jonathan Miller.
    • Wikipedia: Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
    • Bonekickers.
    • Wikipedia: Emma Thompson.
    • Wikipedia: Batman.
    • Pushing Daisies.
    • Wikipedia: Tim Kring.
    • Wikipedia: George Takei.
    • Bones.
    • BBC: Apparitions.
    • Wikipedia: Futurama Bender’s Game.
    • Altered Vistas: Dalek CGI Films.
    • Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast
    • Tim Drury’s Podcast.
    • Martinus Scriblerus’ Mr Dalek at the Eurovision Song Contest.


  • Doctor Who Review Today

    EPISODE 20 - Review of the Infinite Quest and Smith and Jones

    Doctor Who Review Today

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    20:03 (GMT) - 5 Dec 2008



  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 101 Merlin Special

    Geek Syndicate

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    05:47 (GMT) - 5 Dec 2008

    In this special episode the guys take a break from the usual ramblings to talk to Julian Jones, one of the creators of the hit BBC series Merlin.

    We talk to Julian about what it's like being the fable 'Dr Who' slot as well as his thoughts on the cast. He also gives us an insight into the how he came involved with the series and how it has developed and evovled through it's run. Along the way Julian reveals his favourite episode.

    We finish up with a look forward to the future of the show and the possibility of a second season.

    Enjoy!!!



  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 101 Merlin Special

    Geek Syndicate

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    05:47 (GMT) - 5 Dec 2008

    In this special episode the guys take a break from the usual ramblings to talk to Julian Jones, one of the creators of the hit BBC series Merlin.

    We talk to Julian about what it's like being the fable 'Dr Who' slot as well as his thoughts on the cast. He also gives us an insight into the how he came involved with the series and how it has developed and evovled through it's run. Along the way Julian reveals his favourite episode.

    We finish up with a look forward to the future of the show and the possibility of a second season.

    Enjoy!!!



  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #095 - Drei Ohren und ein Horspiel

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    18:48 (GMT) - 4 Dec 2008

    Aus Platz und somit Zeitgrunden gibt es diesmal einen etwas kurzen Podcast, der sich neben News vor allem um das Horspiel "The Death Collectors" dreht.


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #095 - Drei Ohren und ein Horspiel

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    18:48 (GMT) - 4 Dec 2008

    Aus Platz und somit Zeitgrunden gibt es diesmal einen etwas kurzen Podcast, der sich neben News vor allem um das Horspiel "The Death Collectors" dreht.


  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 100

    Geek Syndicate

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    20:41 (GMT) - 29 Nov 2008

    It's episode 100 baby! that's right finally it's here. In true EPOCH fashion they make a last ditch attempt to ruin things. We had quite a bit of distortion on the episode which needed to be edited out hence the slight delay getting this episode out (curse you EPOCH!).

    In this special, feature length, episode we are both in the same location drinking a lot of whisky(surpirse) while trying to put the geek world to rights.

    Look out for drunken reviews of Smallville(I know!), Quantum of Solace, Sleeper, Echo, Rock Night and more.

    In our main (which we did announce but was so distorted we had to edit it out...sorry) feature we answer a bucket load of questions sent to us by you guys.

    Enjoy and thanks for listening and supporting Geek Syndicate!!!

    Get Yer Geek on Ninjas!!!



  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 100

    Geek Syndicate

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    20:41 (GMT) - 29 Nov 2008

    It's episode 100 baby! that's right finally it's here. In true EPOCH fashion they make a last ditch attempt to ruin things. We had quite a bit of distortion on the episode which needed to be edited out hence the slight delay getting this episode out (curse you EPOCH!).

    In this special, feature length, episode we are both in the same location drinking a lot of whisky(surpirse) while trying to put the geek world to rights.

    Look out for drunken reviews of Smallville(I know!), Quantum of Solace, Sleeper, Echo, Rock Night and more.

    In our main (which we did announce but was so distorted we had to edit it out...sorry) feature we answer a bucket load of questions sent to us by you guys.

    Enjoy and thanks for listening and supporting Geek Syndicate!!!

    Get Yer Geek on Ninjas!!!



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #111 - Swollen Mirth

    Radio Free Skaro

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    17:00 (GMT) - 29 Nov 2008

    More thrilling commentary, this time for the "Stolen Earth," clearly the best roller coaster ride of Series 4, if not of the entire run of the new series. It's all downhill from here though, as "Journey's End" is coming up next, and we all know how that turned out. Still, witticisms and nerdy banter ahead!


  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #111 - Swollen Mirth

    Radio Free Skaro

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    17:00 (GMT) - 29 Nov 2008

    More thrilling commentary, this time for the "Stolen Earth," clearly the best roller coaster ride of Series 4, if not of the entire run of the new series. It's all downhill from here though, as "Journey's End" is coming up next, and we all know how that turned out. Still, witticisms and nerdy banter ahead!


  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #111 - Swollen Mirth

    Radio Free Skaro

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    17:00 (GMT) - 29 Nov 2008

    More thrilling commentary, this time for the "Stolen Earth," clearly the best roller coaster ride of Series 4, if not of the entire run of the new series. It's all downhill from here though, as "Journey's End" is coming up next, and we all know how that turned out. Still, witticisms and nerdy banter ahead!


  • Tin Dog Podcast

    TDP 76: Battlefiled

    Tin Dog Podcast

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    14:14 (GMT) - 29 Nov 2008

    Battlefield 156 - Battlefield Doctor Who serial A meeting with an old friend Cast Doctor Sylvester McCoy (Seventh Doctor) Companion Sophie Aldred (Ace) Guest stars Nicholas Courtney -- Brigadier Lethbridge-StewartAngela Douglas -- DorisAngela Bruce -- Brigadier Winifred BamberaRobert Jezek -- Sergeant ZbrignievDorota Rae -- Flight Lieutenant LavelPaul Tomany -- Major HusakNoel Collins -- Pat RawlinsonJune Bland -- Elizabeth RawlinsonJames Ellis -- Peter WarmslyLing Tai -- Shou YuingJean Marsh -- MorgaineChristopher Bowen -- MordredMarcus Gilbert -- AncelynMarek Anton -- The DestroyerStefan Schwartz -- Knight Commander Production Writer Ben Aaronovitch Director Michael Kerrigan Script editor Andrew Cartmel Producer John Nathan-Turner Executive producer(s) None Production code 7N Series Season 26 Length 4 episodes, 25 minutes each Originally broadcast September 6-September 27, 1989 Chronology - Preceded by Followed by - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy Ghost Light Battlefield is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from September 6 to September 27, 1989. //<![CDATA[ if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } //]]> Synopsis In response to a distress signal, the Seventh Doctor and Ace materialize the TARDIS near Lake Vortigern in England. The sound of explosions leads the TARDIS crew into the acquaintance of Brigadier Bambera of UNIT, in charge of a nuclear missile convoy. Following from the encounter, the retired Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart is informed of the Doctor's return, and a helicopter is sent to his country home to collect him, against the protests of his wife, Doris. Later, at the Gore Crow hotel, the Doctor and Ace meet a young woman called Shou Yuing, who shares Ace's love of explosives. Meanwhile, as Bambera stops to examine a blue police telephone box, she is caught in the crossfire between two groups of armoured knights, using both swords and futuristic guns. The Doctor shows interest in a scabbard, excavated from the battlefield. The scabbard is hot to the Doctor's touch, and the hotel owner's blind wife, Elizabeth, says she can sense it waiting for something, or someone. When the archaeologist Warmsly arrives at the hotel, he dates the scabbard to the 8th century. The Doctor senses that it has been waiting for far longer. As Ace and Shou Yuing share a talk about explosives, a knight sails through the brewery's roof, making a huge commotion. On investigation, the Doctor, Ace and Shou Yuing find the knight Ancelyn -- who wakes, to recognize the Doctor as "Merlin". While the Doctor mulls the portent of this revelation, the party is surrounded by an ominous group of knights. Bambera faces down their leader, Mordred. He is shocked to see "Merlin", who he believed bound by his mother, Morgaine. Following some vague threats from the Doctor, Mordred's knights retreat. Later, as Mordred begins an arcane ritual, the scabbard in the hotel flies across the room. Morgaine arrives on the scene through a rift in space and time; she proceeds to psychically taunt the Doctor. The next day, Warmsly shows the Doctor where he uncovered the scabbard. They find a rune, which the Doctor translates to "Dig hole here." On further question, he replies that it is his own handwriting. Using a canister of Nitro-9, Ace blows an opening. On arrival in Carbury, Lethbridge-Stewart's helicopter is shot down by Morgaine's sorcery. As Morgaine's knights hold a remembrance ceremony for the soldiers of Earth's world wars, Lethbridge-Stewart has a peaceable encounter with Morgaine -- though she threatens Lethbridge-Stewart, in the event they should meet again. The Doctor and Ace enter a chamber under the lake, finding the door keyed to the Doctor's voice. The Doctor tells Ace that this "Merlin" may well be a future version of himself. Presently, they realize that the chamber is part of an organic spaceship. They also find the body of King Arthur. When Ace removes a sword from a plinth, she activates a defence mechanism, unleashing a hostile, glowing entity. In attempt to hide, Ace enters an alcove. A door closes, and the alcove starts to fill with water. As Ace yells for help, the entity knocks the Doctor unconscious. The Doctor recovers just in time to fiddle with a control panel, and eject Ace from the space ship. As Ancelyn and Warmsly stand at the shore, discussing the Lady of the Lake, Ace emerges, still grasping the sword. Ancelyn identifies it as Excalibur. The Brigadier arrives on-scene, in time to destroy the creature below the lake and rescue the Doctor. Mordred and Morgaine go to the hotel, to retrieve Excalibur. When Lavel shoots, Morgaine simply catches her bullet with sorcery. Morgaine takes knowledge from Lavel's mind, then turns her body to dust. As she leaves, she pays Mordred's drinking tab by restoring Elizabeth's sight. Meanwhile, UNIT troops are staging an evacuation. The Brigadier shows off some of UNIT's specialized ammunition, and the Doctor inquires about silver bullets. The Doctor instructs Ace to draw a chalk circle around herself, to protect against Morgaine's sorcery. He then drives off in his old car, Bessie, hoping to halt a battle between Morgaine's knights and the UNIT soldiers. A storm breaks outside the hotel, so Ace and Shou Yuing draw the circle around themselves and Excalibur. A localized night falls. Within the circle, Ace and Shou Yuing start to bicker. Ace nearly leaves the circle, before they realise they are being toyed with. Just as Mordred and Ancelyn are about to fight, the Doctor intervenes. Mordred, however, reveals that this battle is merely a ruse to lure the Doctor, and that Morgaine has summoned the Destroyer of Worlds. Morgaine appears before Ace and Shou Yuing, and tries to entice them to hand over Excalibur. When they refuse, she unleashes the Destroyer. The Doctor and the Brigadier capture Mordred, and set off for the hotel. Meanwhile, Morgaine is occupied with Ace's circle. On return, the Doctor finds the hotel in ruins yet Ace and Shou Yuing safe. He is pleased to hear that Ace gave up Excalibur to Morgaine, if doing so protected her. In the debris, the Doctor finds a portal to Morgaine's castle; he, the Brigadier, and Ace enter. On arrival, the Brigadier shoots the Destroyer, to no effect. The Destroyer's return volley sends the Brigadier flying through the window. Ace bursts through the portal, ramming into Morgaine, knocking Excalibur from her grasp. Morgaine releases the Destroyer's bonds. In the confusion, she scoops up Excalibur and enters the gateway along with Mordred. Outside, the Doctor readies the Brigadier's revolver and silver bullets -- yet the Brigadier knocks him out, retrieves his gun, and faces the Destroyer alone. After some dialog, the Brigadier empties the revolver into the Destroyer's chest. The Doctor wakes to find the castle engulfed in flames. He spots the Brigadier's prostrate form, and begins to mourn his fallen friend -- at which point the Brigadier stirs and rises, scuffed but unharmed. Back at the convoy, Morgaine and Mordred attempt to detonate the nuclear missile. The Doctor confronts Morgaine, insisting that there is no honor to nuclear warfare. She agrees, then asks to fight Arthur in single combat. He tells her of Arthur's death, to her sadness. The Doctor prevents Mordred from killing Ancelyn, and asks Bambera to imprison Mordred and Morgaine. Back at the Brigadier's house, Doris thumbs her nose at her husband by going for a drive in Bessie with Ace, Shou Yuing, and Bambera, leaving him and the other men to do the gardening and prepare supper. Continuity As broadcast, this story marks a costume change for the Seventh Doctor. (Initially, The Curse of Fenric was meant as the first story of the season, and an outfit reveal was built in partway through the story.) Most of his clothing is darker, most notably his coat which is now dark brown as opposed to the light grey in previous seasons. This was to represent his darker, more manipulative character. This costume would continue until the end of the classic series' run. When the Seventh Doctor next appears in the 1996 TV movie, he is wearing a completely re-designed outfit with only his hat remaining (which was owned by Sylvester McCoy).It is implied that Merlin is, or will be, a future incarnation of the Doctor. It is also possible that Merlin is an alternate Doctor from the same parallel universe that Morgaine and the rest of the knights are from.The Doctor mentions that they are several years in Ace's future. A PS5 coin is in common circulation.The Doctor, talking to the new Brigadier, mentions Yeti (The Web of Fear), Autons (Spearhead from Space and Terror of the Autons), Daleks (Day of the Daleks), Cybermen (The Invasion) and Silurians (Doctor Who and the Silurians).Bessie appears for the first time since The Five Doctors, with the numberplate 'WHO 7', though the actual car used is a different model from that featured earlier; in the Doctor's personal chronology, he was last shown using the vehicle soon after his regeneration into the Fourth Doctor in Robot (in The Five Doctors the vehicle is only used by the Third Doctor).This story marks the last appearance of the TARDIS console room in the classic series. The set itself which had been in use since The Five Doctors had been destroyed in between seasons so a cheap mock-up (with a curtain standing in for the wall) was used here.[citation needed] The lighting in this scene is very low to disguise this, although the console itself survived and was used.UNIT itself would not appear again on television until the Ninth Doctor story Aliens of London, after which it would be seen in the Tenth Doctor's initial outing, The Christmas Invasion, and several subsequent stories. The organization was also referred to in the spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures and represented by its medical officer, Martha Jones, in Torchwood.This story is the last appearance in the television series of Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart, after 21 years in the series since his first appearance in in 1968's The Web of Fear. The character has subsequently appeared in several spinoff stories, including short stories, novels and audio dramas. The canonicity of these is unclear. 'Sir Alistair' was mentioned in the 2008 episode, The Poison Sky, as still being an active member of UNIT and will reappear in the last story of the second season of the spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures in Enemy of the Bane. Production Serial details by episode: Episode Broadcast date Run time Viewership (in millions) "Part One" 6 September 1989 24:06 3.1 "Part Two" 13 September 1989 24:07 3.9 "Part Three" 20 September 1989 24:13 3.6 "Part Four" 27 September 1989 24:14 4.0 [1][2][3] Pre-production Working titles for this story included Nightfall and Storm Over Avallion. An early version of the script was to have included the death of Lethbridge-Stewart.[4] The Doctor refers to one of Clarke's three laws -- telling Ace that sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic -- to explain that Arthur's transdimensional spaceship was grown, not built, and adds that the reverse of Clarke's Law is also true. Game designer Dave Lebling wrote in the 1986 interactive fiction game Trinity, "Any sufficiently arcane magic is indistinguishable from technology." Casting Guest stars making return appearances include Jean Marsh, who over twenty years earlier had played Princess Joanna in The Crusade and later, companion Sara Kingdom in The Daleks' Master Plan and June Bland, who appeared in the Fifth Doctor story, Earthshock. Archaeologist Peter Warmsly was played by the renowned actor James Ellis, best remembered for his role as Lynch in Z Cars. See also Celebrity appearances in Doctor Who. Production The first director approached to handle Battlefield was Graeme Harper, who had previously directed The Caves of Androzani and Revelation of the Daleks for the programme in 1984 and 1985 respectively. However, Harper was committed to episodes of the Central Television drama series Boon, and unavailable to return to Doctor Who.[5] He would, however, later return to direct episodes of the revived version of the show from 2006 onwards. During recording of the sequence where Ace is trapped in the water tank, the tank cracked, causing Sophie Aldred to sustain minor cuts to her hands and creating a major hazard as water flooded out onto the studio floor, across which live wires were running. The moment when the tank first cracked can be seen in Part Three as the Doctor struggles with the controls and Ace is lifted clear of the water. VHS and DVD Release This story was released on VHS in March 1998 with two minutes of additional footage not shown in the 1989 broadcast.It will be released on Region 2 DVD on December 29th 2008. Doctor Who book Battlefield Series Target novelisations Release number 152 Writer Marc Platt Publisher Target Books Cover artist Alister Pearson ISBN 0 426 20350 X Release date 15 November 1990 Preceded by The Curse of Fenric Followed by The Pescatons In print A novelisation of this serial, written by Marc Platt, was published by Target Books in July 1991.[6] It was the last novelisation of a televised Doctor Who serial to be published in the traditional "short paperback" format Target had been using since 1973. After one more novelisation based upon the untelevised The Pescatons, all remaining novelisations would be published in paperback editions with greater page counts and a different format.


  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #110 - As the World Turns Left (and gets stolen at the end)

    Radio Free Skaro

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    22:15 (GMT) - 23 Nov 2008

    The Three Who Rule were efficacious in their praise for Turn Left, a tour de force performance from Catherine Tate and the best part of Rose's rather presumptuous arrival into Series 4. Of course, a good episode means we spend most of our time rapt in wonder and not actually commentating, but we made a special effort to lay down some bon mot as we enjoyed things being on Donna's back, Doctors dying and mirrors sending people sideways through time.

    Oh yes, and happy 45th birthday, Doctor Who.



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #110 - As the World Turns Left (and gets stolen at the end)

    Radio Free Skaro

    Direct Podcast Download

    22:15 (GMT) - 23 Nov 2008

    The Three Who Rule were efficacious in their praise for Turn Left, a tour de force performance from Catherine Tate and the best part of Rose's rather presumptuous arrival into Series 4. Of course, a good episode means we spend most of our time rapt in wonder and not actually commentating, but we made a special effort to lay down some bon mot as we enjoyed things being on Donna's back, Doctors dying and mirrors sending people sideways through time.

    Oh yes, and happy 45th birthday, Doctor Who.



  • Radio Free Skaro

    Radio Free Skaro #110 - As the World Turns Left (and gets stolen at the end)

    Radio Free Skaro

    Direct Podcast Download

    22:15 (GMT) - 23 Nov 2008

    The Three Who Rule were efficacious in their praise for Turn Left, a tour de force performance from Catherine Tate and the best part of Rose's rather presumptuous arrival into Series 4. Of course, a good episode means we spend most of our time rapt in wonder and not actually commentating, but we made a special effort to lay down some bon mot as we enjoyed things being on Donna's back, Doctors dying and mirrors sending people sideways through time.Oh yes, and happy 45th birthday, Doctor Who.


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #094 - Reservoir Docs

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    16:42 (GMT) - 23 Nov 2008

    Neben der kurzen Besprechung des Big Finish Horspieles "Assassin in the Limelight" gibt es wieder einen ordentlichen Schwung Post, Den es zu beantworten gilt. Das wir hierbei des ofteren vom Thema abkommen erklart vermutlich die Lange dieses Podcastes.


  • Whocast.de (Deutsche)

    Whocast #094 - Reservoir Docs

    Whocast.de (Deutsche)

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    16:42 (GMT) - 23 Nov 2008

    Neben der kurzen Besprechung des Big Finish Horspieles "Assassin in the Limelight" gibt es wieder einen ordentlichen Schwung Post, Den es zu beantworten gilt. Das wir hierbei des ofteren vom Thema abkommen erklart vermutlich die Lange dieses Podcastes.


  • Bigger on the Inside

    Bigger on the Inside - Episode 01

    Bigger on the Inside

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    16:00 (GMT) - 23 Nov 2008

    Exactly 45 years ago today Doctor Who debuted on the BBC, and it quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Now, all these decades later, Earth-2.net launches Bigger on the Inside -- a deep, analytical look at the program and its impact on the world. Starting off, the duo explores "An Unearthly Child," the four-part serial that introduced the world to the Doctor.


  • Staggering Stories Podcast

    Staggering Stories Podcast #33: Granny Knows Best

    Staggering Stories Podcast

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    15:13 (GMT) - 23 Nov 2008

    Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst David Tennant Moments, Doctor Who: Candidates for Doctor 11, Favourite Number Twos, The Agony Nanny, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

    • 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
    • 00:27 — Welcome!
    • 01:13 – News:
    • 01:45 — David Tennant is leaving Doctor Who.
    • 02:28 — Sanctuary is getting a second season.
    • 03:55 — Heroes producers get the chop.
    • 05:56 — Dollhouse gets the Death Slot!
    • 06:39 — Babylon 5′s JMS to reimagine Forbidden Planet film.
    • 08:20 — Knight Rider gets back to basics.
    • 09:34 — Michael Crichton is extinct.
    • 10:02 — 4th season of Primeval in the planning.
    • 10:28 — William Shatner calls out George Takei, oh my.
    • 12:14 — Sad news on Mr Dalek…
    • 14:04 – Doctor Who:
    • 14:04 — Doctor Who: Best and Worst David Tennant Moments.
    • 27:08 — Doctor Who: Candidates for Doctor 11.
    • 37:10 – Favourite Number Twos.
    • 52:18 – The Agony Nanny.
    • 54:00 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
    • 63:27 – Farewell for this podcast!
    • 63:58 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

    Vital Links:

    • Staggering Stories.
    • Staggering Stories: Podcast Drinking Game.
    • Doctor Who.
    • Sanctuary.
    • Heroes.
    • Wikipedia: Dollhouse.
    • Forbidden Planet.
    • NBC’s Knight Rider.
    • Michael Crichton.
    • Primeval.
    • The Shatner Project.
    • Mr Dalek at the Cre’at Club.
    • Leslie’s Four to Doomsday Review.
    • Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast


  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 99

    Geek Syndicate

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    06:43 (GMT) - 20 Nov 2008

    With one episode to go to their 100th episode EPOCH make their strike against Geek Syndicate. In a lethal cyber-attack Barry's hard drive is fried erasing all trace of episode 99 forcing them to not only miss a week but to record the episode.

    Highlights from this week's thrilling adventure includes reviews of indie comic Damnation, the two minute preview of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, Merlin, Legend of the Seeker and The new Star Trek trailer.

    The main feature is the lads trip to the Thought Bubble Comic Con in Leeds.

    Can they survive...tune in to find out



  • Geek Syndicate

    GS - Episode 99

    Geek Syndicate

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    06:43 (GMT) - 20 Nov 2008

    With one episode to go to their 100th episode EPOCH make their strike against Geek Syndicate. In a lethal cyber-attack Barry's hard drive is fried erasing all trace of episode 99 forcing them to not only miss a week but to record the episode.

    Highlights from this week's thrilling adventure includes reviews of indie comic Damnation, the two minute preview of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, Merlin, Legend of the Seeker and The new Star Trek trailer.

    The main feature is the lads trip to the Thought Bubble Comic Con in Leeds.

    Can they survive...tune in to find out



 
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