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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 21.

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 21.

IT'S CHRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISTMAS! We're continuing our countdown to the festive season with the Eighth Doctor, as we take a look at one of his Christmas specials.

We're looking at Better Watch Out and Fairytale of Salzburg, from Ravenous 2, as the Krampus rises and nothing stands in its way as it looks to destroy the world... only once man can stop him, and it's not the man you were expecting...

Writer John Dorney joins us for a natter, as does Robert Whitelock, who plays the Krampus and a host of other parts in this adventure. Benji Clifford tells us about how he sound designed the story, and composer Jamie Robertson talks us through his creative process, in a bumper episode. 

Waffle On about Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer

Hello and welcome to our Christmas edition and its a bumper bonus episode full of fun and Waffles. On this episode Meds and Kell chat away about two of their favourite comedians (and light entertainers) Vic and Bob. They hit our screens back in the late 80's and our two Wafflers were in sixth form at school at the time (and nothing seems to have changed in their childish minds) so it left a lasting impression. 

Along with the main topic of chat the lads talk about the new Avatar film, some recent movie news and they read an email from our resident man in the asylum Rob K. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. 

Jim and Martin spring a festive surprise with some new Krynoid PodCast material!

They scan the snowless Snowdonian slopes for monstrous myths and find the Doctor giving an old friend a bell, Victoria repeating herself and Jamie threatening everyone with a bagpipe recital.

But did The Abominable Snowmen thaw their cockles or give them the cold shoulder. Listen to find out! 

00:00 Intro and context

07:38 A walkthrough of the story

1:15:15 A review of the story

2:08:18 A discussion of the animation

2:13:46 Summing up and scores

This episode can also be found at iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible and all other podcatchers (as far as we know).

You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful 2023!

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.

The Diddly Dummers gather for their traditional Christmas podcast and, having looked at the latest news, they begin the fun and games.

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SHOWNOTES

(00:07:15) Paul Darrow’s most extreme overacting can be seen here.

(00:10:15) The appearance of The Stranglers on the Dutch Show “Top Pop” in 1977 can be seen here.

(00:32:21) Our Penny Mordaunt quiz question on Twitter can be found here.

(00:37:58) Our podcast’s new Mastodon account can be found here.

(01:10:15) The longest standing tradition of the Diddly Dum Podcast is our Christmas Blockbusters Gold Run – a quiz on the previous year’s podcast in the style of TV’s “Blockbusters”. The game board for this year’s Gold Run can be found at the top of this blog entry.

(01:24:10) All the references to Advent Crowns and Blue Peter and the Chalk Farm Salvation Army Band are inspired of course by the traditional “Blue Peter” show nearest to Christmas of which examples can be seen here.

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

IT PROBABLY hasn't escaped your notice, but we're just three days away from Christmas, so it's time we got into the festive spirit.

Today, we bring you a reading of a complete Christmas Short Trip, Decorative Purposes. It was the twenty-first short story in the Big Finish printed anthology Short Trips: The Ghosts of Christmas, published in 5 December 2007. It was written by Eddie Robson and featured the Eighth Doctor and Lucie Miller (Kenny's so excited!).

After our reading, Eddie joins us for a chat, so sit back, get those chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and enjoy...

Richard's on a mission from Dodd to bring back the original Something Who team for a chat about a couple of stories set on giant spaceships: 5th Doctor story Four to Doomsday, from Season 19, and 11th Doctor caper Dinosaurs on a Spaceship from Series 7A. As per recent convention, this episode is the first half of that conversation, featuring Four to Doomsday.

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/

Head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories.

Richard has another podcast with co-host Emily, 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. Go to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more.

Our cover art was designed for us by Bea Garrido. She's a really talented artist, who you can find on Twitter using @BeaGarrido00, where, among other artworks, you can get hold of the prints of some remarkable paintings of characters from Doctor Who.

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 21.

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 21.

Richard's on a mission from Dodd to bring back the original Something Who team for a chat about a couple of stories set on giant spaceships: 5th Doctor story Four to Doomsday, from Season 19, and 11th Doctor caper Dinosaurs on a Spaceship from Series 7A. As per recent convention, this episode is the first half of that conversation, featuring Four to Doomsday.

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/

Head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories.

Richard has another podcast with co-host Emily, 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. Go to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more.

Our cover art was designed for us by Bea Garrido. She's a really talented artist, who you can find on Twitter using @BeaGarrido00, where, among other artworks, you can get hold of the prints of some remarkable paintings of characters from Doctor Who.

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 21.

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 21.

Richard's on a mission from Dodd to bring back the original Something Who team for a chat about a couple of stories set on giant spaceships: 5th Doctor story Four to Doomsday, from Season 19, and 11th Doctor caper Dinosaurs on a Spaceship from Series 7A. As per recent convention, this episode is the first half of that conversation, featuring Four to Doomsday.

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/

Head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories.

Richard has another podcast with co-host Emily, 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. Go to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more.

Our cover art was designed for us by Bea Garrido. She's a really talented artist, who you can find on Twitter using @BeaGarrido00, where, among other artworks, you can get hold of the prints of some remarkable paintings of characters from Doctor Who.

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 21.

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 21.

Richard's on a mission from Dodd to bring back the original Something Who team for a chat about a couple of stories set on giant spaceships: 5th Doctor story Four to Doomsday, from Season 19, and 11th Doctor caper Dinosaurs on a Spaceship from Series 7A. As per recent convention, this episode is the first half of that conversation, featuring Four to Doomsday.

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/

Head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories.

Richard has another podcast with co-host Emily, 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. Go to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more.

Our cover art was designed for us by Bea Garrido. She's a really talented artist, who you can find on Twitter using @BeaGarrido00, where, among other artworks, you can get hold of the prints of some remarkable paintings of characters from Doctor Who.

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 21.

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 21.

Richard's on a mission from Dodd to bring back the original Something Who team for a chat about a couple of stories set on giant spaceships: 5th Doctor story Four to Doomsday, from Season 19, and 11th Doctor caper Dinosaurs on a Spaceship from Series 7A. As per recent convention, this episode is the first half of that conversation, featuring Four to Doomsday.

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/

Head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories.

Richard has another podcast with co-host Emily, 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. Go to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more.

Our cover art was designed for us by Bea Garrido. She's a really talented artist, who you can find on Twitter using @BeaGarrido00, where, among other artworks, you can get hold of the prints of some remarkable paintings of characters from Doctor Who.

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 21.

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 21.

Richard's on a mission from Dodd to bring back the original Something Who team for a chat about a couple of stories set on giant spaceships: 5th Doctor story Four to Doomsday, from Season 19, and 11th Doctor caper Dinosaurs on a Spaceship from Series 7A. As per recent convention, this episode is the first half of that conversation, featuring Four to Doomsday.

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/

Head over to https://www.bigfinish.com/, where we all love Paul's stories.

Richard has another podcast with co-host Emily, 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. Go to https://ifhurtnotwork.podbean.com/ and https://ifhurtnot.work for more.

Our cover art was designed for us by Bea Garrido. She's a really talented artist, who you can find on Twitter using @BeaGarrido00, where, among other artworks, you can get hold of the prints of some remarkable paintings of characters from Doctor Who.

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 21.

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 21.

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things

• Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
• Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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