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This week my classic series rewatch reaches Doctor Who: The Web of Fear, Yetis in the underground in this recently returned story.

End theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

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This week my classic series rewatch reaches Doctor Who: The Web of Fear, Yetis in the underground in this recently returned story.

End theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

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 my classic series rewatch reaches Doctor Who: The Web of Fear, Yetis in the underground in this recently returned story.

End theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

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 my classic series rewatch reaches Doctor Who: The Web of Fear, Yetis in the underground in this recently returned story.

End theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

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.

Todd has given that helmic regulator quite a twist, I’m afraid, and we’ve found ourselves in the year 16,087, on a space station being menaced by bubble wrap and fibreglass ants. And still it’s one of the best Doctor Who stories to date. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you The Ark in Space.

Buy the story!

The Ark in Space Special Edition was released on DVD in 2013. (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)

The novelisation, Doctor Who and the Ark in Space, written by Ian Marter himself, was re-released to celebrate Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary in 2013. (Amazon US) (Amazon UK)

Links and notes

Fans of this story and of Revelation of the Daleks will enjoy a delicious serving of Soylent Green (1973). (Spoilers: It’s people.)

Sorry, dear listeners, we don’t have any pictures of Ian Marter being giantly muscular. And don’t think I didn’t spend time looking.

This article from the Darwin’s God blog discusses the life cycle of the ichneumon wasp and its impact on 19th-century theology.

J. V. McConnell, (1962) “Memory transfer through cannibalism in planarians”, Journal of Neuropsychiatry 3 suppl 1 542-548. (See, we can be academically rigorous if we put our minds to it.)

This article from the website of the American Psychological Association discusses the history of James McConnell’s article.

I’m not sure that Ridley Scott has ever actually admitted to ripping off this story in his film Alien (1979), but that hasn’t stopped people from speculating about the possibility.

We haven’t yet managed to upload Todd’s interview with Lis Sladen, but we promise we’re working on it. Keep an eye out for an announcement in the shownotes over the next few episodes. In the meantime, you can enjoy Lis Sladen’s second appearance in this 1972 episode of Z Cars, directed by The Underwater Menace’s Julia Smith.

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Another trip back in time this week to The Science of The Time Lords event at The National Space Centre for some audio of a talk by Dr. Marek Kukula and Simon Guerrier the writers of The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who. This isn't the whole talk, I started recording just after the first clip they showed, also apologies for the audio quality as this is sourced from my video camera.

End Theme is Dr Who(8 Bit Mix)

The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/

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.

Hey Whovians, Who fans and Who-sters. It’s a pretty dark time for Doctor Who fans at the moment with no substantial news and only one merch item so it’s good news we know how to waffle for a while!

The News

Ahem.

Merch Corner

A new book titled The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who will hit shops and online on July 7th. Looks interesting if the potential science of Who floats your boat.

Giveaway

We have a copy of the very fun book Wallowing In Our Own Weltschmerz to give away thanks to our friends at Miwk Publishing. To win send us your answer on Twitter, Facebook or email (hello[at]bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk) – What classic British pudding does the Doctor yell at Davros which is unlimited? Good luck!

“The Twin Dilemma” Review

Often regarded as one of the worst classic stories, is it that bad? We take a look at the 6th Doctor’s first outing from strangling companions to galactic slugs, all wrapped up in a brand new colourful outfit. Do we consider this story a work of genius or do we feel trapped, watching it in a slug-trail of cement?

Thank you Who fans for listening this week and your comments. On next week’s show we’re reviewing the 9th Doctor story The End of the World and we look forward to your views on that. Have a great week and until next time – Allons-y!

Hey Whovians, Who fans and Who-sters. It’s a pretty dark time for Doctor Who fans at the moment with no substantial news and only one merch item so it’s good news we know how to waffle for a while!

The News

Ahem.

Merch Corner

A new book titled The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who will hit shops and online on July 7th. Looks interesting if the potential science of Who floats your boat.

Giveaway

We have a copy of the very fun book Wallowing In Our Own Weltschmerz to give away thanks to our friends at Miwk Publishing. To win send us your answer on Twitter, Facebook or email (hello[at]bigblueboxpodcast.co.uk) – What classic British pudding does the Doctor yell at Davros which is unlimited? Good luck!

“The Twin Dilemma” Review

Often regarded as one of the worst classic stories, is it that bad? We take a look at the 6th Doctor’s first outing from strangling companions to galactic slugs, all wrapped up in a brand new colourful outfit. Do we consider this story a work of genius or do we feel trapped, watching it in a slug-trail of cement?

Thank you Who fans for listening this week and your comments. On next week’s show we’re reviewing the 9th Doctor story The End of the World and we look forward to your views on that. Have a great week and until next time – Allons-y!

Another trip back in time this week to The Science of The Time Lords event at The National Space Centre for some audio of a talk by Dr. Marek Kukula and Simon Guerrier the writers of The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who. This isn’t the whole talk, I started recording just after the first clip they showed, also apologies for the audio quality as this is sourced from my video camera.

End Theme is Dr Who(8 Bit Mix)

The show is now on Facebook please join the group for exclusive behind the scenes insights and of course also discuss and feedback on the show https://www.facebook.com/groups/187162411486307/ 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.

In which two drunk blokes from South London, discuss sexism in Hollywood.

Interviews from Whooverville 7 with Terrance Dicks and Matthew Waterhouse, Dan Starkey & David Benson.

In which two drunk blokes from South London, discuss sexism in Hollywood.

It's official! Doctor Who, starring one Jodie Whittaker as Dr. Who, will air on October 7 worldwide (well, the UK, USA, and Canada, so far, and October 8 in Australia), and we're pleased as punch about it. To build up and celebrate the impending arrival of Thirteen, BBC America is doing a timey-wimey marathon, Australia is doing cinema screenings the next day, and Canada's own Space is...showing the episode. Plus we have Edmonton Expo news, some gushing over the upcoming (circa 1981) Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Blu-ray, and an interview with man-about-town and TV Years editor Graham Kibble-White!

Links:

- Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! - "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" debuts October 7 - Series 11 Teaser - Doctor Who Magazine will have spoiler-free previews of Series 11 Episodes 1 & 2 - BBC America will simulcast the Series 11 premiere - BBC America "13 Days of Doctor Who" marathon - SPACE will debut Series 11 day & date - ABC debuts Series 11 October 8 - Australia cinema screenings will be October 8 - Edmonton Expo schedule available for Matt Smith and David Tennant panels - Doctor Who Infinity released for mobile devices - Doctor Thirteenth book debuts November 6 - Mr Men 13 Doctors Collection due March 7, 2019 - Heather Hartnell interview - Jacqueline Pearce died - Lovett Bickford died - Peter Benson died - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy remastered Blu-Ray and BFI screening

Interview:

- Graham Kibble-White - TV Years

It's official! Doctor Who, starring one Jodie Whittaker as Dr. Who, will air on October 7 worldwide (well, the UK, USA, and Canada, so far, and October 8 in Australia), and we're pleased as punch about it. To build up and celebrate the impending arrival of Thirteen, BBC America is doing a timey-wimey marathon, Australia is doing cinema screenings the next day, and Canada's own Space is...showing the episode. Plus we have Edmonton Expo news, some gushing over the upcoming (circa 1981) Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Blu-ray, and an interview with man-about-town and TV Years editor Graham Kibble-White!

Links:

- Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! - "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" debuts October 7 - Series 11 Teaser - Doctor Who Magazine will have spoiler-free previews of Series 11 Episodes 1 & 2 - BBC America will simulcast the Series 11 premiere - BBC America "13 Days of Doctor Who" marathon - SPACE will debut Series 11 day & date - ABC debuts Series 11 October 8 - Australia cinema screenings will be October 8 - Edmonton Expo schedule available for Matt Smith and David Tennant panels - Doctor Who Infinity released for mobile devices - Doctor Thirteenth book debuts November 6 - Mr Men 13 Doctors Collection due March 7, 2019 - Heather Hartnell interview - Jacqueline Pearce died - Lovett Bickford died - Peter Benson died - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy remastered Blu-Ray and BFI screening

Interview:

- Graham Kibble-White - TV Years

It’s official! Doctor Who, starring one Jodie Whittaker as Dr. Who, will air on October 7 worldwide (well, the UK, USA, and Canada, so far, and October 8 in Australia), and we’re pleased as punch about it. To build up and celebrate the impending arrival of Thirteen, BBC America is doing a timey-wimey marathon, Australia is doing cinema screenings the next day, and Canada’s own Space is…showing the episode. Plus we have Edmonton Expo news, some gushing over the upcoming (circa 1981) Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Blu-ray, and an interview with man-about-town and TV Years editor Graham Kibble-White!

Links: 

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – “The Woman Who Fell To Earth” debuts October 7 – Series 11 Teaser – Doctor Who Magazine will have spoiler-free previews of Series 11 Episodes 1 & 2 – BBC America will simulcast the Series 11 premiere – BBC America “13 Days of Doctor Who” marathon – SPACE will debut Series 11 day & date – ABC debuts Series 11 October 8 – Australia cinema screenings will be October 8 – Edmonton Expo schedule available for Matt Smith and David Tennant panels – Doctor Who Infinity released for mobile devices – Doctor Thirteenth book debuts November 6 – Mr Men 13 Doctors Collection due March 7, 2019 – Heather Hartnell interview – Jacqueline Pearce died – Lovett Bickford died – Peter Benson died – Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy remastered Blu-Ray and BFI screening

Interview:

– Graham Kibble-White – TV Years

In which two drunk blokes from South London, discuss sexism in Hollywood.

As 2016 continues it's monstrous march to kill off as many icons as it can, The Oncoming Storm team huddles in its bunker, hoping to avoid drawing the attention of the specter of death to Doctor Who. Afraid to go outside, Josh, Ashley, and Jeff do the only thing they really know how to do, and that's listen to Big Finish! This month, the focus is on the awaited return of the War Doctor, with his second box set, Infernal Devices. Will this finally deliver the Time War story the boys have been waiting on? Once that is accomplished, then it's back to the monthly range to discuss Hex's adventures in history in The Settling by Simon Guerrier and the 8th's Doctor's monthly memory loss in Something Inside. One of these stories has the unfortunate luck to feature something called the 'brain worm' quite proximately. Can you guess which one? The Oncoming Storm... This time, we're got kinky shock collars, cuz only the best for the Doctor.

Time Stamps

News- 8:00

Infernal Devices- 38:04

The Settling- 1:26:39

Something Inside- 1:42:50

It’s official! Doctor Who, starring one Jodie Whittaker as Dr. Who, will air on October 7 worldwide (well, the UK, USA, and Canada, so far, and October 8 in Australia), and we’re pleased as punch about it. To build up and celebrate the impending arrival of Thirteen, BBC America is doing a timey-wimey marathon, Australia is doing cinema screenings the next day, and Canada’s own Space is…showing the episode. Plus we have Edmonton Expo news, some gushing over the upcoming (circa 1981) Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Blu-ray, and an interview with man-about-town and TV Years editor Graham Kibble-White!

Links: 

– Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! – “The Woman Who Fell To Earth” debuts October 7 – Series 11 Teaser – Doctor Who Magazine will have spoiler-free previews of Series 11 Episodes 1 & 2 – BBC America will simulcast the Series 11 premiere – BBC America “13 Days of Doctor Who” marathon – SPACE will debut Series 11 day & date – ABC debuts Series 11 October 8 – Australia cinema screenings will be October 8 – Edmonton Expo schedule available for Matt Smith and David Tennant panels – Doctor Who Infinity released for mobile devices – Doctor Thirteenth book debuts November 6 – Mr Men 13 Doctors Collection due March 7, 2019 – Heather Hartnell interview – Jacqueline Pearce died – Lovett Bickford died – Peter Benson died – Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy remastered Blu-Ray and BFI screening

Interview:

– Graham Kibble-White – TV Years

As 2016 continues it's monstrous march to kill off as many icons as it can, The Oncoming Storm team huddles in its bunker, hoping to avoid drawing the attention of the specter of death to Doctor Who. Afraid to go outside, Josh, Ashley, and Jeff do the only thing they really know how to do, and that's listen to Big Finish! This month, the focus is on the awaited return of the War Doctor, with his second box set, Infernal Devices. Will this finally deliver the Time War story the boys have been waiting on? Once that is accomplished, then it's back to the monthly range to discuss Hex's adventures in history in The Settling by Simon Guerrier and the 8th's Doctor's monthly memory loss in Something Inside. One of these stories has the unfortunate luck to feature something called the 'brain worm' quite proximately. Can you guess which one? The Oncoming Storm... This time, we're got kinky shock collars, cuz only the best for the Doctor.

Time Stamps

News- 8:00

Infernal Devices- 38:04

The Settling- 1:26:39

Something Inside- 1:42:50

Da da da da, da da da…. That was supposed to be the A-Team.

Hey look we’re bringing back the Silurians. You all know the Silurians right? They appeared a whole two times! Which is actually less than Sabalom Glitz. And when you really think about that, you have to ask yourself, why are we bringing them back? It’s Hungry Earth & Cold Blood, written by Chris Chibnall and aired on May 22 and 29, 2010.

Show-notes:

Doctor Who (c) The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

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Da da da da, da da da…. That was supposed to be the A-Team.

Hey look we’re bringing back the Silurians. You all know the Silurians right? They appeared a whole two times! Which is actually less than Sabalom Glitz. And when you really think about that, you have to ask yourself, why are we bringing them back? It’s Hungry Earth & Cold Blood, written by Chris Chibnall and aired on May 22 and 29, 2010.

Show-notes:

Doctor Who (c) The BBC
Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast.
The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged by Murray Gold.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
Subscribe on Google Play!
Check us out on Facebook!
Check us out on YouTube!
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Greetings Who fans, good to have your ears for episode 47. Let’s go straight in with talk of the official festival, news round up then our review of Paul McGann’s Doctor Who: The Movie.

The News

If you’re enjoying the current run of Who comics from Titan then you’ll be pleased to hear that Year Two has been successfully commissioned and kicks off this September with stories for the Tenth and Eleventh Doctor’s. Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor: Year Two #1 lands Sep 9th and Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor: Year Two #1 is released Sep 16th. No word as yet on stories for the 9th or 12th Doctor’s but watch this space.

Dan Starky has been expanding his Who character repertoire lately. He was snapped at what looks like The Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff in a custom made mini-Cyberman outfit. What can this mean? Is this something we’ll see in Series 9 this September or is it a bit of fun? Either way, Starky looks less than thrilled in the pics and we much prefer him as Commander Strax.

Capaldi and Coleman are going to Germany to play special guests at a Who event in Berlin. Friday 17th July sees a special fan event in the heart of Berlin and we think this is a great idea. As Who grows in popularity across Europe it’s only fitting that the stars pop over and say hi. If any of our German listeners attend please send us some pics!

“The Movie” Review

Ah, The Movie, or The TV Movie, or Doctor Who The Movie. Whatever your naming convention it’s a very different beast this one and a story we’ve been looking forward to reviewing for ages. You’ll know the drill with this one but does it leave us feeling regenerated and alive or cold and morgue-like?

This week’s trivia question

Last episode we asked you – Where is “Sister-of-mine”? The answer is of course, in every mirror.

This week’s question is – The Sycorax had control of people with which blood type? Give us your answer in the comments below or post it on Twitter or Facebook. Good luck!

It’s been great fun this week and thank you so much for all your comments on The Movie, you guys obviously have strong feelings on it and it was great reading through them all. Be prepared for next week’s Timelash! Have an fantastic week and until next time – Allons-y!