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Maybe a little news to start but today is mainly for our live review of the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Twice Upon a Time'

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Maybe a little news to start but today is mainly for our live review of the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Twice Upon a Time'

Maybe a little news to start but today is mainly for our live review of the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Twice Upon a Time'

Maybe a little news to start but today is mainly for our live review of the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Twice Upon a Time'

Maybe a little news to start but today is mainly for our live review of the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Twice Upon a Time'

Hey Who fans, welcome to episode 88 and it’s a big news week for DW – we have a new companion! Yes, we discuss our newest member of the Tardis family then onto our review of The End of the World but first… catch-up’s and news.

The News

Last series episode Heaven Sent has been nominated for a HUGO Award which is excellent news! If you can get to London by May 11th the Cartoon Museum is showcasing lots of original art work from the Target book covers. Lastly, it’s the news we’ve all been waiting for, yes, the new companion is – Pearl Mackie.

Merch Corner

Linked to our story regarding the Target original artwork there’s a republish of Target Books – A History of the Target Doctor Who Books which has also been updated which goes into the history of the Target novels and a guide to each Doctor’s stories plus this edition now included the audio releases too. Order yours from Telos Publishing.

“The End of the World” Review

It’s not often you get whisked away in a space ship that’s capable of travelling in space and time and where does the Doctor take Rose for their first adventure… to witness the destruction of the Earth. Oh. As the second story in the new Doctor Who comeback, does this get us fired up or left in the shade?

Thank you as always for listening and contributing with your reviews. Next week we meet up with the 4th Doctor for The Robots of Death. Have a great week and until next time – Allons-y!

Maybe a little news to start but today is mainly for our live review of the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Twice Upon a Time'

Maybe a little news to start but today is mainly for our live review of the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Twice Upon a Time'

@TinDogPodcast Reviews The Master: wanted for crimes without number, across five galaxies. The Master: escaped his pursuers. Last known location: rural Hexford, England, Earth. The Master: dead and buried in an unmourned grave, in a lonely churchyard. Apparently. Written By: Alan BarnesDirected By: Jamie Anderson Cast Peter Davison (The Doctor), Geoffrey Beevers (The Master), Sheena Bhattessa(Annie), Alex Foley (Colin), Peta Cornish (Helen/Jade Nymph), Russ Bain(Mikey/Grigor), Tessa Coates (Janine), Nick Ellsworth (Gomphus/Auctioneer). Other parts portrayed by the cast. Producer David RichardsonScript Editor Alan Barnes

In a special seasonal episode, Ben and Mark are joined by their old friend Jonathan Melville to discuss Twice Upon a Time, A Christmas Carol, the end of the Moffat/Capaldi era and the start of the Chibnall/Whittaker one. Along the way they'll unwrap gifts, reflect on Christmases past, present and still to come, discuss the pros and cons of Steven Moffat, Doctor Who in the age of Netflix and long form drama, and ask whether it's entirely helpful in the current climate to so egregiously misrepresent a whole era. Apologies for the interference in the second half, clearly we're a bit out of practice.

In a special seasonal episode, Ben and Mark are joined by their old friend Jonathan Melville to discuss Twice Upon a Time, A Christmas Carol, the end of the Moffat/Capaldi era and the start of the Chibnall/Whittaker one. Along the way they'll unwrap gifts, reflect on Christmases past, present and still to come, discuss the pros and cons of Steven Moffat, Doctor Who in the age of Netflix and long form drama, and ask whether it's entirely helpful in the current climate to so egregiously misrepresent a whole era. Apologies for the interference in the second half, clearly we're a bit out of practice.

Hey Who fans, welcome to episode 88 and it’s a big news week for DW – we have a new companion! Yes, we discuss our newest member of the Tardis family then onto our review of The End of the World but first… catch-up’s and news.

The News

Last series episode Heaven Sent has been nominated for a HUGO Award which is excellent news! If you can get to London by May 11th the Cartoon Museum is showcasing lots of original art work from the Target book covers. Lastly, it’s the news we’ve all been waiting for, yes, the new companion is – Pearl Mackie.

Merch Corner

Linked to our story regarding the Target original artwork there’s a republish of Target Books – A History of the Target Doctor Who Books which has also been updated which goes into the history of the Target novels and a guide to each Doctor’s stories plus this edition now included the audio releases too. Order yours from Telos Publishing.

“The End of the World” Review

It’s not often you get whisked away in a space ship that’s capable of travelling in space and time and where does the Doctor take Rose for their first adventure… to witness the destruction of the Earth. Oh. As the second story in the new Doctor Who comeback, does this get us fired up or left in the shade?

Thank you as always for listening and contributing with your reviews. Next week we meet up with the 4th Doctor for The Robots of Death. Have a great week and until next time – Allons-y!

@TinDogPodcast Reviews The Master: wanted for crimes without number, across five galaxies. The Master: escaped his pursuers. Last known location: rural Hexford, England, Earth. The Master: dead and buried in an unmourned grave, in a lonely churchyard. Apparently. Written By: Alan BarnesDirected By: Jamie Anderson Cast Peter Davison (The Doctor), Geoffrey Beevers (The Master), Sheena Bhattessa(Annie), Alex Foley (Colin), Peta Cornish (Helen/Jade Nymph), Russ Bain(Mikey/Grigor), Tessa Coates (Janine), Nick Ellsworth (Gomphus/Auctioneer). Other parts portrayed by the cast. Producer David RichardsonScript Editor Alan Barnes

@TinDogPodcast Reviews The Master: wanted for crimes without number, across five galaxies. The Master: escaped his pursuers. Last known location: rural Hexford, England, Earth. The Master: dead and buried in an unmourned grave, in a lonely churchyard. Apparently. Written By: Alan BarnesDirected By: Jamie Anderson Cast Peter Davison (The Doctor), Geoffrey Beevers (The Master), Sheena Bhattessa(Annie), Alex Foley (Colin), Peta Cornish (Helen/Jade Nymph), Russ Bain(Mikey/Grigor), Tessa Coates (Janine), Nick Ellsworth (Gomphus/Auctioneer). Other parts portrayed by the cast. Producer David RichardsonScript Editor Alan Barnes

In a special seasonal episode, Ben and Mark are joined by their old friend Jonathan Melville to discuss Twice Upon a Time, A Christmas Carol, the end of the Moffat/Capaldi era and the start of the Chibnall/Whittaker one. Along the way they'll unwrap gifts, reflect on Christmases past, present and still to come, discuss the pros and cons of Steven Moffat, Doctor Who in the age of Netflix and long form drama, and ask whether it's entirely helpful in the current climate to so egregiously misrepresent a whole era. Apologies for the interference in the second half, clearly we're a bit out of practice.

In a special seasonal episode, Ben and Mark are joined by their old friend Jonathan Melville to discuss Twice Upon a Time, A Christmas Carol, the end of the Moffat/Capaldi era and the start of the Chibnall/Whittaker one. Along the way they'll unwrap gifts, reflect on Christmases past, present and still to come, discuss the pros and cons of Steven Moffat, Doctor Who in the age of Netflix and long form drama, and ask whether it's entirely helpful in the current climate to so egregiously misrepresent a whole era. Apologies for the interference in the second half, clearly we're a bit out of practice.

@TinDogPodcast Reviews The Master: wanted for crimes without number, across five galaxies. The Master: escaped his pursuers. Last known location: rural Hexford, England, Earth. The Master: dead and buried in an unmourned grave, in a lonely churchyard. Apparently. Written By: Alan BarnesDirected By: Jamie Anderson Cast Peter Davison (The Doctor), Geoffrey Beevers (The Master), Sheena Bhattessa(Annie), Alex Foley (Colin), Peta Cornish (Helen/Jade Nymph), Russ Bain(Mikey/Grigor), Tessa Coates (Janine), Nick Ellsworth (Gomphus/Auctioneer). Other parts portrayed by the cast. Producer David RichardsonScript Editor Alan Barnes

@TinDogPodcast Reviews The Master: wanted for crimes without number, across five galaxies. The Master: escaped his pursuers. Last known location: rural Hexford, England, Earth. The Master: dead and buried in an unmourned grave, in a lonely churchyard. Apparently. Written By: Alan BarnesDirected By: Jamie Anderson Cast Peter Davison (The Doctor), Geoffrey Beevers (The Master), Sheena Bhattessa(Annie), Alex Foley (Colin), Peta Cornish (Helen/Jade Nymph), Russ Bain(Mikey/Grigor), Tessa Coates (Janine), Nick Ellsworth (Gomphus/Auctioneer). Other parts portrayed by the cast. Producer David RichardsonScript Editor Alan Barnes

Happy new year! It's the first episode of 2018 and in today's episode we look forward to all that is set to come in the hectic year ahead for doctor who, including our later thoughts of Jodie Whittaker, Chris Chibnall, series 11 and new companions as well as looking ahead to this year on the podcast, including a short discussion on comic cons this year. Plus, we review Chris Chibnall's first story, 42, give an announcement about some changes on the randomizer for the new year and discuss the latest news from the last seven days in the doctor who universe.

@TinDogPodcast Reviews The Master: wanted for crimes without number, across five galaxies. The Master: escaped his pursuers. Last known location: rural Hexford, England, Earth. The Master: dead and buried in an unmourned grave, in a lonely churchyard. Apparently. Written By: Alan BarnesDirected By: Jamie Anderson Cast Peter Davison (The Doctor), Geoffrey Beevers (The Master), Sheena Bhattessa(Annie), Alex Foley (Colin), Peta Cornish (Helen/Jade Nymph), Russ Bain(Mikey/Grigor), Tessa Coates (Janine), Nick Ellsworth (Gomphus/Auctioneer). Other parts portrayed by the cast. Producer David RichardsonScript Editor Alan Barnes

Happy new year! It's the first episode of 2018 and in today's episode we look forward to all that is set to come in the hectic year ahead for doctor who, including our later thoughts of Jodie Whittaker, Chris Chibnall, series 11 and new companions as well as looking ahead to this year on the podcast, including a short discussion on comic cons this year. Plus, we review Chris Chibnall's first story, 42, give an announcement about some changes on the randomizer for the new year and discuss the latest news from the last seven days in the doctor who universe.

What was cut from episode 14. Partially due to poor sound quality. Sorry about that podcast listeners. This is definitely one better to watch on YouTube. Recorded at Galaxy of Comics.

Joining me to discuss this momentous episode of Doctor Who is Denise (@CupOfTea69) and Keith (@50dw50).

Also dropping in to talk about Twice Upon a Time is Simon (@daddaughterdr) and his daughter from the charming daddaughterdoctor blog.

Show notes here.

What was cut from episode 14. Partially due to poor sound quality. Sorry about that podcast listeners. This is definitely one better to watch on YouTube. Recorded at Galaxy of Comics.

Joining me to discuss this momentous episode of Doctor Who is Denise (@CupOfTea69) and Keith (@50dw50).

Also dropping in to talk about Twice Upon a Time is Simon (@daddaughterdr) and his daughter from the charming daddaughterdoctor blog.

Show notes here.

"He smelled of honey, he always let his tea cool far too long before he drank it, and he let me win at Scrabble...I think." -- Charlie Pollard, on the Eighth Doctor Recorded live from the third Long Island Doctor Who (or L.I. Who 3) convention in November of 2015, we sit down once again with the Eighth Doctor himself, Paul McGann, and discuss the convention circuit, his latest projects with Big Finish, and celebrating his birthday with fans in New York. (Also in this supplemental cast: our reaction to the announcement of the newest Doctor Who companion, Pearl "Bill" Mackie!) Referenced Links: Meet "Bill", Your New Doctor Who Companion Pearl Mackie Nails Her Final Audition with Peter Capaldi

Joining me to discuss this momentous episode of Doctor Who is Denise (@CupOfTea69) and Keith (@50dw50).

Also dropping in to talk about Twice Upon a Time is Simon (@daddaughterdr) and his daughter from the charming daddaughterdoctor blog.

Show notes here.

"He smelled of honey, he always let his tea cool far too long before he drank it, and he let me win at Scrabble...I think." -- Charlie Pollard, on the Eighth Doctor Recorded live from the third Long Island Doctor Who (or L.I. Who 3) convention in November of 2015, we sit down once again with the Eighth Doctor himself, Paul McGann, and discuss the convention circuit, his latest projects with Big Finish, and celebrating his birthday with fans in New York. (Also in this supplemental cast: our reaction to the announcement of the newest Doctor Who companion, Pearl "Bill" Mackie!) Referenced Links: Meet "Bill", Your New Doctor Who Companion Pearl Mackie Nails Her Final Audition with Peter Capaldi

“He smelled of honey, he always let his tea cool far too long before he drank it, and he let me win at Scrabble…I think.” — Charlie Pollard, on the Eighth Doctor Recorded live from the third Long Island Doctor Who (or L.I. Who 3) convention in November of 2015, we sit down once again with the Eighth Doctor himself, Paul McGann, and discuss the convention circuit, his latest projects with Big Finish, and celebrating his birthday with fans in […]

Joining me to discuss this momentous episode of Doctor Who is Denise (@CupOfTea69) and Keith (@50dw50).

Also dropping in to talk about Twice Upon a Time is Simon (@daddaughterdr) and his daughter from the charming daddaughterdoctor blog.

Show notes here.

A bit of event coverage to start 2018 with a Q&A with Paul McGann the 8th Doctor himself at last year's ODP autograph show.

You can see my photos taken at the event here, check out the TARDIS console https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/albums/72157688677063531

End Theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

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.

“He smelled of honey, he always let his tea cool far too long before he drank it, and he let me win at Scrabble…I think.” — Charlie Pollard, on the Eighth Doctor Recorded live from the third Long Island Doctor Who (or L.I. Who 3) convention in November of 2015, we sit down once again with the Eighth Doctor himself, Paul McGann, and discuss the convention circuit, his latest projects with Big Finish, and celebrating his birthday with fans in […]

A bit of event coverage to start 2018 with a Q&A with Paul McGann the 8th Doctor himself at last year’s ODP autograph show.

 

You can see my photos taken at the event here, check out the TARDIS console https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/albums/72157688677063531

 

End Theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

 

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.

Episode 54 - David J Howe talks to us about the welcome and imminent re-release of his critically acclaimed 'The Target Book', the definitive reference guide to the much loved Doctor Who novelisation range. We also chat about David's early involvement in Doctor Who fandom and fanzines, the Frame magazine, his work on the Virgin 'Decades' and Handbook series as well as the Jon Pertwee Autobiography "I am the Doctor!" Also listen to the very end for a special Easter egg featuring David on ABC Radio talking about the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who! The new edition of The Target Book and Telos's other Doctor Who works can be ordered at http://goo.gl/5dzmSQ

A bit of event coverage to start 2018 with a Q&A with Paul McGann the 8th Doctor himself at last year's ODP autograph show.

You can see my photos taken at the event here, check out the TARDIS console https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/albums/72157688677063531

End Theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

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.

A bit of event coverage to start 2018 with a Q&A with Paul McGann the 8th Doctor himself at last year’s ODP autograph show.

 

You can see my photos taken at the event here, check out the TARDIS console https://www.flickr.com/photos/tdrury/albums/72157688677063531

 

End Theme: Dr Who(Gypsy Guitar) by Thrip

 

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, Who fans and a very Happy New Year to you all. We're back behind the mic chatting all things Doctor Who so 2018, let's be 'avin ya!

The News

Twice Upon a Time official ratings and we shed a tear or two watching the time lapse video of Capaldi's TARDIS set being dismantled.

Merch Corner

Dalek Tat throws us this week - the Series 9 soundtrack is FINALLY being released(!), a new Roger Delgado biography is out now and we could start seeing Classic Doctor series' on blu ray.

"Twice Upon a Time" Review

An important episode this one - A multi-Doctor-regeneration-Christmas-special. It feels like a long time coming so we dive into the story, characters, the regen's and the ultimate first look at the new 13th Doctor. Are we happy with the Moff's last effort or do we shed sad tears at a potential anti-climax? Thank you for hanging out with us and kicking off 2018. Next week it's another multi-Doctor story with the classic The Three Doctors so grab those DVD's as we'll be asking for your usual thoughts. Have a brilliant week and until next time - Allons-y!

Episode 54 - David J Howe talks to us about the welcome and imminent re-release of his critically acclaimed 'The Target Book', the definitive reference guide to the much loved Doctor Who novelisation range. We also chat about David's early involvement in Doctor Who fandom and fanzines, the Frame magazine, his work on the Virgin 'Decades' and Handbook series as well as the Jon Pertwee Autobiography "I am the Doctor!" Also listen to the very end for a special Easter egg featuring David on ABC Radio talking about the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who! The new edition of The Target Book and Telos's other Doctor Who works can be ordered at http://goo.gl/5dzmSQ

Hey, Who fans and a very Happy New Year to you all. We're back behind the mic chatting all things Doctor Who so 2018, let's be 'avin ya!

The News

Twice Upon a Time official ratings and we shed a tear or two watching the time lapse video of Capaldi's TARDIS set being dismantled.

Merch Corner

Dalek Tat throws us this week - the Series 9 soundtrack is FINALLY being released(!), a new Roger Delgado biography is out now and we could start seeing Classic Doctor series' on blu ray.

"Twice Upon a Time" Review

An important episode this one - A multi-Doctor-regeneration-Christmas-special. It feels like a long time coming so we dive into the story, characters, the regen's and the ultimate first look at the new 13th Doctor. Are we happy with the Moff's last effort or do we shed sad tears at a potential anti-climax? Thank you for hanging out with us and kicking off 2018. Next week it's another multi-Doctor story with the classic The Three Doctors so grab those DVD's as we'll be asking for your usual thoughts. Have a brilliant week and until next time - Allons-y!

Episode 54 - David J Howe talks to us about the welcome and imminent re-release of his critically acclaimed 'The Target Book', the definitive reference guide to the much loved Doctor Who novelisation range. We also chat about David's early involvement in Doctor Who fandom and fanzines, the Frame magazine, his work on the Virgin 'Decades' and Handbook series as well as the Jon Pertwee Autobiography "I am the Doctor!" Also listen to the very end for a special Easter egg featuring David on ABC Radio talking about the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who! The new edition of The Target Book and Telos's other Doctor Who works can be ordered at http://goo.gl/5dzmSQ

As we come to the end of the first week of the new (and hopefully better) year it's time once again to dive into the world of Geekdom.

This week Monts and Nuge take a detailed look at Justice League and The Last Jedi. Be warned though as the geeky twosome will be spoiling the heck out of both films.

Episode 54 - David J Howe talks to us about the welcome and imminent re-release of his critically acclaimed 'The Target Book', the definitive reference guide to the much loved Doctor Who novelisation range. We also chat about David's early involvement in Doctor Who fandom and fanzines, the Frame magazine, his work on the Virgin 'Decades' and Handbook series as well as the Jon Pertwee Autobiography "I am the Doctor!" Also listen to the very end for a special Easter egg featuring David on ABC Radio talking about the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who! The new edition of The Target Book and Telos's other Doctor Who works can be ordered at http://goo.gl/5dzmSQ

Episode 54 - David J Howe talks to us about the welcome and imminent re-release of his critically acclaimed 'The Target Book', the definitive reference guide to the much loved Doctor Who novelisation range. We also chat about David's early involvement in Doctor Who fandom and fanzines, the Frame magazine, his work on the Virgin 'Decades' and Handbook series as well as the Jon Pertwee Autobiography "I am the Doctor!" Also listen to the very end for a special Easter egg featuring David on ABC Radio talking about the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who! The new edition of The Target Book and Telos's other Doctor Who works can be ordered at http://goo.gl/5dzmSQ

As we come to the end of the first week of the new (and hopefully better) year it's time once again to dive into the world of Geekdom.

This week Monts and Nuge take a detailed look at Justice League and The Last Jedi. Be warned though as the geeky twosome will be spoiling the heck out of both films.

As we come to the end of the first week of the new (and hopefully better) year it's time once again to dive into the world of Geekdom.

This week Monts and Nuge take a detailed look at Justice League and The Last Jedi. Be warned though as the geeky twosome will be spoiling the heck out of both films.