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What you are about to hear is the story of a connection, a connection that was made between a television series and a viewer's life.

The You and Who books are the story of that connection, as told by the people who watch the programmes that make us come alive. Chiefly, of course, Doctor Who.

This podcast will relate some of the stories from those books... and beyond.

In this episode:

Mission to the Unknown by Andrew Curnow

With an introduction featuring Rob Irwin talking to JR Southall.

The You and Who books, from which all royalties are paid to charity, are available in print and for Kindle, from watchingbooks.weebly.com

Find Rob on Twitter @theDWshow and JR on Twitter @JR_Southall

What you are about to hear is the story of a connection, a connection that was made between a television series and a viewer's life.

The You and Who books are the story of that connection, as told by the people who watch the programmes that make us come alive. Chiefly, of course, Doctor Who.

This podcast will relate some of the stories from those books... and beyond.

In this episode:

Mission to the Unknown by Andrew Curnow

With an introduction featuring Rob Irwin talking to JR Southall.

The You and Who books, from which all royalties are paid to charity, are available in print and for Kindle, from watchingbooks.weebly.com

Find Rob on Twitter @theDWshow and JR on Twitter @JR_Southall

My Co-host this week is Lawrence Sutcliffe (@Loll73), as we discuss the various Doctor Who guide books.

Show-notes available here.

Summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller compare TV’s Doctor Who: Dalek and Big Finish’s Doctor Who: Jubilee, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

• 00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
• 01:10 — Welcome!
• 02:38 – News:
• 02:48 — Doctor Who: New First Doctor audio boxsets.
• 06:20 — Star Wars: Episode IX inevitable production drama.
• 08:46 — Hellboy: New non-whitewashed casting.
• 10:57 — Class: DEAD!
• 13:33 — Wonder Woman 2: Director named.
• 14:36 — Doctor Who: BBC America leaks Christmas synopsis.
• 15:45 — STD: Prohibited!
• 18:17 – Doctor Who: Jubilee vs Dalek.
• 48:05 – Things in Five Words.
• 55:06 – Emails and listener feedback.
• 60:25 – Farewell for this podcast!
• 62:09 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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• Star Wars.
• Wikipedia: Hellboy.
• BBC: Class.
• Wikipedia: Wonder Woman (2017 film).
• Wikipedia: Star Trek: Discovery.
• BBC: Doctor Who – Dalek.
• Big Finish: Doctor Who – Jubilee.
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Hello! We know some of you have been itching to hear the episode where we discuss Nu-Who's Beryl Reid... and here it is! In addition to that we discuss all the big Doctor Who news stories for the month of September and, of course, read your emails & have some fun along the way.

Today's episode covers:

CLASSIC WHO: Big Finish is creating a series of First Doctor adventures where David Bradley will take the lead. How does this sit with Dave, who rates the First Doctor as 'his' Doctor? What do Adam Lambert and Queen have to do with it and how do the guys feel about Big Finish in general at the present time and where its all going?

NU-WHO: After they left Doctor Who, Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman both took on roles in Royal dramas, specifically, The Crown on Netflix and Victoria on ITV. Victoria's ratings have recently plunged. What's behind it all?

NU-WHO: Bradley Walsh. A month on from last episode, the guys still don't know if he'll be Jodie Whittaker's companion, or at least have a part in the new series.

NU-WHO: The 2017 Christmas Special synopsis has leaked in a peculiar manner... but nothing fans didn't already know, so the way it was yanked offline again was amusing.

NU-WHO: According to 'Now We Are 600', Harriet Jones didn't die. Rob has a bit of a rant on this revelation pulling the rug on what everyone believed was an on-screen death. Dave ponders why people can't leave things alone.

CLASSIC WHO: Dave's been on a personal mission this past month to watch a collection of 'lowly-regarded six parters' from the Classic Era. These include: The Seeds of Death, The Mutants, The Sensorites and The Time Monster. How did they hold up during this Classic Era bender?

CLASSIC WHO: Rob, meanwhile, zipped through The Android Invasion recently, for the first time in 20 years or more. He gives a few thoughts on watching this less remembered story from an otherwise absolutely classic Season 13.

CLASSIC WHO: Dave ponders what would have happened in Classic Era stories if the Doctor hadn't turned up. He comments on Masque of Mandragora, The Seeds of Doom, and City of Death, but can you think of more? Write in today!

NU-WHO: Who is Nu-Who's Beryl Reid? More specifically, what are examples of stunt casting (bad) or celebrity casting (good), since the series returned in 2005? Dave and Rob bring examples of each, as well as thoughts from our listeners. Do you agree? Let us know what you think of what's covered in this feature for next ep's mailbag.

FINALLY: Emails from Christopher Bryant and Mike Solko relating to our recent Buffy episode. Did they enjoy it? And Ezra Penny chimes in on the topic of episodes that are generally slated by fans but which he really enjoys.

Dave also comments on it being launch season for US television, with particular comments on The Orville.

Thanks everyone, as always, for listening. We greatly appreciate your ears, your emails and your tweets and, if you really want to make our day, why not leave us an iTunes review sometime? It really helps us get noticed.

See you in October for both our monthly show where we'll be looking at the Peter Davison era of Doctor Who.

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The Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith arrive on Karn and encounter the Sisterhood, Doctor Solon, Condo, and the villainous Morbius. We review the classic 1976 story 'The Brain of Morbius' in Episode 73. Plus, will Clarence discover the truth behind everyone's fascination with Tom Baker! It's an episode filled with Sacred Flame, Sacred Fire! Hosted by Lee Shackleford, Clarence Brown, and Kyle Jones.

Episode 73: Review of the Brain of Morbius

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Additional Information

The dates for WHOlanta 2018 have been announced. The convention will be May 4-6 at the Hilton Atlanta Airport hotel. Named guests announced to date are Louise Jameson. Rachel Talalay, and more! Check out the WHOLanta website at: http:/www.wholanta.com.

In which Martyn and Gerrod discuss an important issue, as well as the 2002 werewolf movie, Dog Soldiers.

Martyn also tells the story, about the time he caused a major secuirty alert at the Dutch Embassy.

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In which Martyn and Gerrod discuss an important issue, as well as the 2002 werewolf movie, Dog Soldiers.

Martyn also tells the story, about the time he caused a major secuirty alert at the Dutch Embassy.

The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Player fm and Itunes.

Follow the Bad Wilf team:

Martyn – @BadWilf

Pete – @BeeblePete

Gerrod – @ingerrodsmind

Also check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.

Doctor Who series 10 can be ordered here. Dog Soldiers can be ordered here.

Please assist us to serve you better, by filling out this survey. Takes less than 2mins.

http://survey.libsyn.com/thebadwilf.

In which Martyn and Gerrod discuss an important issue, as well as the 2002 werewolf movie, Dog Soldiers.

Martyn also tells the story, about the time he caused a major secuirty alert at the Dutch Embassy.

The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Player fm and Itunes.

Follow the Bad Wilf team:

Martyn – @BadWilf

Pete – @BeeblePeteGerrod – @ingerrodsmind

Also check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.

Doctor Who series 10 can be ordered here. Dog Soldiers can be ordered here.

Please assist us to serve you better, by filling out this survey. Takes less than 2mins.

http://survey.libsyn.com/thebadwilf.

In which Martyn and Gerrod discuss an important issue, as well as the 2002 werewolf movie, Dog Soldiers.

Martyn also tells the story, about the time he caused a major secuirty alert at the Dutch Embassy.

The podcast can be accessed via different places, including Audioboom, Player fm and Itunes.

Follow the Bad Wilf team:

Martyn - @BadWilf

Pete - @BeeblePeteGerrod - @ingerrodsmind

Also check out the official Bad Wilf Vlog.

Doctor Who series 10 can be ordered here. Dog Soldiers can be ordered here.

Episode inspired by Episode 72 of What say you?

We close out the Sixth Doctor’s televised run with his last televised story – The Ultimate Foe; the last part of the Trial of a Time Lord arc that was Series 23. The mystery behind who is Valeyard finally gets revealed, surprisingly by a long time enemy of the Doctor. The Master seems up for helping the Doctor, but what is his true motive?

News items:

• David Bradley to reprise the 1st Doctor for Big Finish series

Twitter: @schismpodcast
Web: http://www.untemperedschism.org/

Duration: 22:45

What you are about to hear is the story of a connection, a connection that was made between a television series and a viewer's life.

The You and Who books are the story of that connection, as told by the people who watch the programmes that make us come alive. Chiefly, of course, Doctor Who.

This podcast will relate some of the stories from those books... and beyond.

In this episode:

Mission to the Unknown by Andrew Curnow

With an introduction featuring Rob Irwin talking to JR Southall.

The You and Who books, from which all royalties are paid to charity, are available in print and for Kindle, from watchingbooks.weebly.com

Find Rob on Twitter @theDWshow and JR on Twitter @JR_Southall

Jon Davey joins us once again to talk about the cratures he played in series 10 of Doctor Who & music videos he has recently made for Avenge 7 Fold and Run the Jewels.

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Jon Davey joins us once again to talk about the cratures he played in series 10 of Doctor Who & music videos he has recently made for Avenge 7 Fold and Run the Jewels.

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Although we're still a month away from Halloween, we thought we'd get a jump start from horror enthusiast and podcaster, Paul Heath as our guest this month. You may know him from the Hammered Horror podcast or as one of the members of the Pharos Project podcast, but in this episode, he's brought with him that very influential reporter of the supernatural, Kolchak: The Night Stalker! Is he the world's greatest reporter or is he just making it up as he's going along? Come join us! We had a lot of fun recording this one.

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Whooverville 9 coverage continues this week with a chat to Nichola Bryant, the Fifth and Sixth Doctors companion Peri.

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End Theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

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Whooverville 9 coverage continues this week with a chat to Nichola Bryant, the Fifth and Sixth Doctors companion Peri.

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Jon Davey joins us once again to talk about the cratures he played in series 10 of Doctor Who & music videos he has recently made for Avenge 7 Fold and Run the Jewels.

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Well, we tried. We really did. Episode 207 of The Oncoming Storm was supposed to be this epic conclusion to 5 years of discussing the 7th Doctor's new adventures. And it still is, after a fashion. Just with tons of screw ups along the way. It starts out well enough, Josh Ashley, Rachel, and Jeff are here, and they get through the news well enough. But then the discussion turns to Lungbarrow by Marc Platt, and Ashley gets timescooped away. And despite our best efforts, we can't get him back. Even when a secondary discussion occurs, the pesky interference stops his voice again! So please forgive us, and try to enjoy the discussions that are there, as we talk about the Doctor's past, his family, and his tear jerking goodbye. The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got sentient furniture and mutant killer flowers! Gallifrey is so much cooler than we all thought!

Well, we tried. We really did. Episode 207 of The Oncoming Storm was supposed to be this epic conclusion to 5 years of discussing the 7th Doctor's new adventures. And it still is, after a fashion. Just with tons of screw ups along the way. It starts out well enough, Josh Ashley, Rachel, and Jeff are here, and they get through the news well enough. But then the discussion turns to Lungbarrow by Marc Platt, and Ashley gets timescooped away. And despite our best efforts, we can't get him back. Even when a secondary discussion occurs, the pesky interference stops his voice again! So please forgive us, and try to enjoy the discussions that are there, as we talk about the Doctor's past, his family, and his tear jerking goodbye. The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got sentient furniture and mutant killer flowers! Gallifrey is so much cooler than we all thought!

This week we look at The Seeds of Doom. Along the way, Hayden completes his Doctor Who annual collection, Mark and Allan celebrate their first anniversary on the podcast, we recall the hot summer of 1976 and Mark tells how he once met John Challis.

MP3 Direct Download Link = DDPC084 – The Seeds of Diddly Doom

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SHOWNOTES

(00:02:15) Photos of the covers of the 1969 and 1970 Doctor Who annuals which complete Hayden’s annuals collection can be found on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:50) West Kirby Rotary Club has got a very special comedy night lined up at Hoylake Social Club on Monday 16th October. Stand-up comedy will be provided by headliners Michael Legge (BBC6 Music, The Dave Gorman Show, The Alternative Comedy Experience) and Robin Ince. Robin has appeared in The Office and consulted on the writing of Skins, but is probably best know as co-host, with Professor Brian Cox, of Radio 4's The Infinite Monkey Cage.

(00:12:21) “Who at the Playhouse” is a one day event celebrating Doctor Who and his robot companion K9. Meet the stars of Doctor Who in a non-stop day of stage interviews, celebrity autograph panels and photograph sessions on what will be the 40th anniversary of K9's first appearance on Saturday 1st October 1977.

(00:21:28) Peter Capaldi’s script for Listen raises PS5,000 at auction for a Syrian Refugees in the UK charity.

(00:34:59) The ladybird plague of 1976.

(00:35:32) Doc only survived the sweltering summer of 1976 thanks to frozen Jubblies and standpipes in the streets.

(00:37:02) Mark obtained John Challis’s autograph at The Theatre Royal, Margate in 2015.

(01:04:28) “Jackanory” was a long-running BBC children’s television series that was designed to stimulate an interest in reading. The show was transmitted from 1965 to 1996.

“Orange Man” is a British television advertisement for the soft drink Tango Orange and became the “You Know When You’ve Been Tango’d” campaign in the 1990s and 2000s. The advertisement features an orange man slapping a Tango drinker across the cheeks, a wacky metaphor for tasting Tango, and was intended as a reaction against the norm of “cause and effect” television advertising at the time was largely focused on scenarios where peoples lives were improved by the product being advertised. Orange Man caused controversy after reports of injuries when children began copying the events of the advertisement in school playgrounds, and was subsequently banned, with two other versions of Orange Man replacing it, both showing different scenarios aside from slapping.

(01:24:05) “Recessional” is a poem by Rudyard Kipling. It was composed for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, in 1897.

(01:24:05) The Dorothy L Sayers novel referred to here is “The Five Red Herrings”.

(01:

This audio clip of Sylvia Coleridge is from the “Blakes 7” S02E11 “Gambit”.

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This week we look at The Seeds of Doom. Along the way, Hayden completes his Doctor Who annual collection, Mark and Allan celebrate their first anniversary on the podcast, we recall the hot summer of 1976 and Mark tells how he once met John Challis.

MP3 Direct Download Link = DDPC084 – The Seeds of Diddly Doom

Listen/download on iTunes

Audioboo

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 new Youtube page.

THE DIDDLY DUM WHOSEUM CAN BE VISITED HERE.

Email us at diddlydumpodcast@yahoo.co.uk

SHOWNOTES

(00:02:15) Photos of the covers of the 1969 and 1970 Doctor Who annuals which complete Hayden’s annuals collection can be found on our Tumblr page here.

(00:10:50) West Kirby Rotary Club has got a very special comedy night lined up at Hoylake Social Club on Monday 16th October. Stand-up comedy will be provided by headliners Michael Legge (BBC6 Music, The Dave Gorman Show, The Alternative Comedy Experience) and Robin Ince. Robin has appeared in The Office and consulted on the writing of Skins, but is probably best know as co-host, with Professor Brian Cox, of Radio 4's The Infinite Monkey Cage.

(00:12:21) “Who at the Playhouse” is a one day event celebrating Doctor Who and his robot companion K9. Meet the stars of Doctor Who in a non-stop day of stage interviews, celebrity autograph panels and photograph sessions on what will be the 40th anniversary of K9's first appearance on Saturday 1st October 1977.

(00:21:28) Peter Capaldi’s script for Listen raises PS5,000 at auction for a Syrian Refugees in the UK charity.

(00:34:59) The ladybird plague of 1976.

(00:35:32) Doc only survived the sweltering summer of 1976 thanks to frozen Jubblies and standpipes in the streets.

(00:37:02) Mark obtained John Challis’s autograph at The Theatre Royal, Margate in 2015.

(01:04:28) “Jackanory” was a long-running BBC children’s television series that was designed to stimulate an interest in reading. The show was transmitted from 1965 to 1996.

“Orange Man” is a British television advertisement for the soft drink Tango Orange and became the “You Know When You’ve Been Tango’d” campaign in the 1990s and 2000s. The advertisement features an orange man slapping a Tango drinker across the cheeks, a wacky metaphor for tasting Tango, and was intended as a reaction against the norm of “cause and effect” television advertising at the time was largely focused on scenarios where peoples lives were improved by the product being advertised. Orange Man caused controversy after reports of injuries when children began copying the events of the advertisement in school playgrounds, and was subsequently banned, with two other versions of Orange Man replacing it, both showing different scenarios aside from slapping.

(01:24:05) “Recessional” is a poem by Rudyard Kipling. It was composed for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, in 1897.

(01:24:05) The Dorothy L Sayers novel referred to here is “The Five Red Herrings”.

(01: ) This audio clip of Sylvia Coleridge is from the “Blakes 7” S02E11 “Gambit”.

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

Hey Who fans. After a week out we're back with plenty of news, merch and our review of The Horns of Nimon, let's go!

The News

Class gets officially canned by the BBC, the 7th Doctor's hat is going up for auction, Big Finish announce David Bradley will star as William Hartnell in a new volume of 1st Doctor Adventures and we give you the synopsis for the Christmas Special Twice Upon a Time.

Merch Corner

Our grumpy metal friend Dalek Tat throw us an upcoming novel by James Goss and his treatment of Douglas Adams' story Doctor Who and the Krikketmen, a new "premium" A5 notebook is on the way and you can bag a signed A4 2018 calendar signed by Gordon Archer.

"The Horns of Nimon" Review

Series 17, a troubled time for Tom Baker's era with flailing budgets and not much love overall, can this story provide a nice surprise? We talk through everything but what about that score?

Thank you so much for listening and for sending in your reviews. Next week we start the conclusion of our 9th Doctor reviews with Bad Wolf so get those dvds/blu rays out for your reviews. Until then have a fantastic week and remember - Allons-y!

This week we cover story #144, Time and the Rani. When the evil Rani begins kidnapping geniuses from throughout history and imprisoning them on the planet Lakertya, it's up to the newly-regenerated Doctor and Mel to figure out what she needs all that brain power for! But the Doctor's not himself and the Rani is after him, too!

QotW: In Time and the Rani, the Rani impersonated Mel. What other companion would you like to see the Rani impersonate?

So Here are the Things.../Listener Mailbag

Discussion of "Time and the Rani" (Charlie 8, David 8, Trevor 6.5)

Connor's Corner

Big Finish Audio Adventure: The Wrong Doctors (Charlie 7.5, David 6.75, Trevor 6)

Hosts:

• Trevor @WhovianTrev Trevsplace
• Charlie @insanityinchaos The Infinite Longbox The Comic Conspiracy
• David http://www.davidsafar.com/ @gwythinn MaroonedWhovian

Join us next week for our review of Doctor Who story #145, Paradise Towers! You can stream the serial from BritBox, rent the DVD from Netflix, or buy the DVD from Amazon.com, or many other fine retailers. For our audio adventure, we'll be starting The Last Adventure boxed set with the first adventure, The End of the Line, available from BigFinish.com.