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The Legend of the Traveling Tardis Presents Phantasmagoria's Christmas Special 2021.
They’re back. . .
Join members of Victorian Horror Troupe Phantasmagoria, as they spend another Christmas season with “The Legend of the Travelling Tardis”! This year, as a thank you for last year's "Christmas Carol", the good Doctor herself has sent very special gifts to Phantasmagoria – some delightful and ghostly stories of Christmas to share with all of you! And perhaps one “final” message to all. . . .
Join us on Tuesday, December 21st @7pm EST for this delightful romp through Ghostly Tales of the Holidays!
Follow The Legend of the Traveling TARDIS on Social Media:
► FACEBOOK - Facebook.com/TheTravelingTARDIS
► YOUTUBE - YouTube.com/TheLegendOfTheTravelingTARDIS
► WEBSITE - TheLegendOfTheTravelingTARDIS.com
► INSTAGRAM - Instagram.com/legendtravelingtardis
► IHEARTRADIO - http://iheart.com/.../966-the-legend-of-the-travelin...
The Legend of the Traveling TARDIS covers the latest news, gives the most diverse reviews and fun interviews about the the Doctor WHO WHOniverse.
► THE LEGEND OF THE TRAVELING TARDIS FAMILY OF SPONSORS:
► Doctor WHO: Worlds Apart Virtual Card Game: doctorwho-worldsapart.com
► FameTek / Speakers and Chargers: fametek.com
► Author Cindy Koepp: ckoepp.com
And many more

March 1974 saw two Target novelization releases; Episode 6 covered one of those, Malcolm Hulke's Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon. This week we jump back in time from the 30th century to the 22nd and take a long look at Terrance Dicks' Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks. A remarkable book, one of Terrance's longest, this expands greatly on the troubled TV production, adding a prologue and epilogue not seen on TV, and giving us Terrance with some of his most evocative prose ever.

The first half of the episode features Jason's trademark deep dive into the book's prose.

For the second half, we're joined this week by Tony Whitt of the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast (@DWTARGETBC). Tony's excellent Target podcast previously covered this book -- and paid tribute to Terrance Dicks in general -- in 2019, and you can find that episode here:

https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbc/ep-59-day-of-the-daleksdicks-tribute-wlarry-vanmersbergen

March 1974 saw two Target novelization releases; Episode 6 covered one of those, Malcolm Hulke's Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon. This week we jump back in time from the 30th century to the 22nd and take a long look at Terrance Dicks' Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks. A remarkable book, one of Terrance's longest, this expands greatly on the troubled TV production, adding a prologue and epilogue not seen on TV, and giving us Terrance with some of his most evocative prose ever.

The first half of the episode features Jason's trademark deep dive into the book's prose.

For the second half, we're joined this week by Tony Whitt of the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast (@DWTARGETBC). Tony's excellent Target podcast previously covered this book -- and paid tribute to Terrance Dicks in general -- in 2019, and you can find that episode here:

https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbc/ep-59-day-of-the-daleksdicks-tribute-wlarry-vanmersbergen

March 1974 saw two Target novelization releases; Episode 6 covered one of those, Malcolm Hulke's Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon. This week we jump back in time from the 30th century to the 22nd and take a long look at Terrance Dicks' Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks. A remarkable book, one of Terrance's longest, this expands greatly on the troubled TV production, adding a prologue and epilogue not seen on TV, and giving us Terrance with some of his most evocative prose ever.

The first half of the episode features Jason's trademark deep dive into the book's prose.

For the second half, we're joined this week by Tony Whitt of the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast (@DWTARGETBC). Tony's excellent Target podcast previously covered this book -- and paid tribute to Terrance Dicks in general -- in 2019, and you can find that episode here:

https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbc/ep-59-day-of-the-daleksdicks-tribute-wlarry-vanmersbergen

The Legend of the Traveling Tardis Presents Phantasmagoria's Christmas Special 2021.
They’re back. . .
Join members of Victorian Horror Troupe Phantasmagoria, as they spend another Christmas season with “The Legend of the Travelling Tardis”! This year, as a thank you for last year's "Christmas Carol", the good Doctor herself has sent very special gifts to Phantasmagoria – some delightful and ghostly stories of Christmas to share with all of you! And perhaps one “final” message to all. . . .
Join us on Tuesday, December 21st @7pm EST for this delightful romp through Ghostly Tales of the Holidays!
Follow The Legend of the Traveling TARDIS on Social Media:
► FACEBOOK - Facebook.com/TheTravelingTARDIS
► YOUTUBE - YouTube.com/TheLegendOfTheTravelingTARDIS
► WEBSITE - TheLegendOfTheTravelingTARDIS.com
► INSTAGRAM - Instagram.com/legendtravelingtardis
► IHEARTRADIO - http://iheart.com/.../966-the-legend-of-the-travelin...
The Legend of the Traveling TARDIS covers the latest news, gives the most diverse reviews and fun interviews about the the Doctor WHO WHOniverse.
► THE LEGEND OF THE TRAVELING TARDIS FAMILY OF SPONSORS:
► Doctor WHO: Worlds Apart Virtual Card Game: doctorwho-worldsapart.com
► FameTek / Speakers and Chargers: fametek.com
► Author Cindy Koepp: ckoepp.com
And many more

The Legend of the Traveling Tardis Presents Phantasmagoria's Christmas Special 2021.
They’re back. . .
Join members of Victorian Horror Troupe Phantasmagoria, as they spend another Christmas season with “The Legend of the Travelling Tardis”! This year, as a thank you for last year's "Christmas Carol", the good Doctor herself has sent very special gifts to Phantasmagoria – some delightful and ghostly stories of Christmas to share with all of you! And perhaps one “final” message to all. . . .
Join us on Tuesday, December 21st @7pm EST for this delightful romp through Ghostly Tales of the Holidays!
Follow The Legend of the Traveling TARDIS on Social Media:
► FACEBOOK - Facebook.com/TheTravelingTARDIS
► YOUTUBE - YouTube.com/TheLegendOfTheTravelingTARDIS
► WEBSITE - TheLegendOfTheTravelingTARDIS.com
► INSTAGRAM - Instagram.com/legendtravelingtardis
► IHEARTRADIO - http://iheart.com/.../966-the-legend-of-the-travelin...
The Legend of the Traveling TARDIS covers the latest news, gives the most diverse reviews and fun interviews about the the Doctor WHO WHOniverse.
► THE LEGEND OF THE TRAVELING TARDIS FAMILY OF SPONSORS:
► Doctor WHO: Worlds Apart Virtual Card Game: doctorwho-worldsapart.com
► FameTek / Speakers and Chargers: fametek.com
► Author Cindy Koepp: ckoepp.com
And many more

March 1974 saw two Target novelization releases; Episode 6 covered one of those, Malcolm Hulke's Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon. This week we jump back in time from the 30th century to the 22nd and take a long look at Terrance Dicks' Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks. A remarkable book, one of Terrance's longest, this expands greatly on the troubled TV production, adding a prologue and epilogue not seen on TV, and giving us Terrance with some of his most evocative prose ever.

The first half of the episode features Jason's trademark deep dive into the book's prose.

For the second half, we're joined this week by Tony Whitt of the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast (@DWTARGETBC). Tony's excellent Target podcast previously covered this book -- and paid tribute to Terrance Dicks in general -- in 2019, and you can find that episode here:

https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbc/ep-59-day-of-the-daleksdicks-tribute-wlarry-vanmersbergen

March 1974 saw two Target novelization releases; Episode 6 covered one of those, Malcolm Hulke's Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon. This week we jump back in time from the 30th century to the 22nd and take a long look at Terrance Dicks' Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks. A remarkable book, one of Terrance's longest, this expands greatly on the troubled TV production, adding a prologue and epilogue not seen on TV, and giving us Terrance with some of his most evocative prose ever.

The first half of the episode features Jason's trademark deep dive into the book's prose.

For the second half, we're joined this week by Tony Whitt of the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast (@DWTARGETBC). Tony's excellent Target podcast previously covered this book -- and paid tribute to Terrance Dicks in general -- in 2019, and you can find that episode here:

https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbc/ep-59-day-of-the-daleksdicks-tribute-wlarry-vanmersbergen

At the edge of the galaxy, Liberator nearly collides with a Federation freighter. Blake is curious to know why the ship is so far from home and decides to follow it to a mysterious planet called Horizon. Teleporting down, Blake and Jenna discover a secret mining operation and are captured for interrogation. Gan and Vila go down to find them but are captured as well. All are forced to work in a dangerous mine while Blake tries to urge Ro, the planet's leader, that the Federation is manipulating him and enslaving his people. Meanwhile Avon considers taking the Liberator and leaving them all behind, but Cally won't hear of it and goes down to find the others. Avon asks Orac what his chances are of surviving against the Federation alone.

March 1974 saw two Target novelization releases; Episode 6 covered one of those, Malcolm Hulke's Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon. This week we jump back in time from the 30th century to the 22nd and take a long look at Terrance Dicks' Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks. A remarkable book, one of Terrance's longest, this expands greatly on the troubled TV production, adding a prologue and epilogue not seen on TV, and giving us Terrance with some of his most evocative prose ever.

The first half of the episode features Jason's trademark deep dive into the book's prose.

For the second half, we're joined this week by Tony Whitt of the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast (@DWTARGETBC). Tony's excellent Target podcast previously covered this book -- and paid tribute to Terrance Dicks in general -- in 2019, and you can find that episode here:

https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbc/ep-59-day-of-the-daleksdicks-tribute-wlarry-vanmersbergen

March 1974 saw two Target novelization releases; Episode 6 covered one of those, Malcolm Hulke's Doctor Who and the Doomsday Weapon. This week we jump back in time from the 30th century to the 22nd and take a long look at Terrance Dicks' Doctor Who and the Day of the Daleks. A remarkable book, one of Terrance's longest, this expands greatly on the troubled TV production, adding a prologue and epilogue not seen on TV, and giving us Terrance with some of his most evocative prose ever.

The first half of the episode features Jason's trademark deep dive into the book's prose.

For the second half, we're joined this week by Tony Whitt of the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast (@DWTARGETBC). Tony's excellent Target podcast previously covered this book -- and paid tribute to Terrance Dicks in general -- in 2019, and you can find that episode here:

https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbc/ep-59-day-of-the-daleksdicks-tribute-wlarry-vanmersbergen

Welcome to the 15th episode of a short podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows.

In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dylan Rees to talk about the letters to DWM in December of 1998. You might know Dylan as the author of 'Downtime: The Lost Years of Dr Who' or the host of the podcast 'Dr Who: Too Hot For TV' which Rob listens to avidly.

This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go.

This is Primary Sources.

Welcome to the 15th episode of a short podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows.

In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dylan Rees to talk about the letters to DWM in December of 1998. You might know Dylan as the author of 'Downtime: The Lost Years of Dr Who' or the host of the podcast 'Dr Who: Too Hot For TV' which Rob listens to avidly.

This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go.

This is Primary Sources.

At the edge of the galaxy, Liberator nearly collides with a Federation freighter. Blake is curious to know why the ship is so far from home and decides to follow it to a mysterious planet called Horizon. Teleporting down, Blake and Jenna discover a secret mining operation and are captured for interrogation. Gan and Vila go down to find them but are captured as well. All are forced to work in a dangerous mine while Blake tries to urge Ro, the planet's leader, that the Federation is manipulating him and enslaving his people. Meanwhile Avon considers taking the Liberator and leaving them all behind, but Cally won't hear of it and goes down to find the others. Avon asks Orac what his chances are of surviving against the Federation alone.

Welcome to the 15th episode of a short podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows.

In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dylan Rees to talk about the letters to DWM in December of 1998. You might know Dylan as the author of 'Downtime: The Lost Years of Dr Who' or the host of the podcast 'Dr Who: Too Hot For TV' which Rob listens to avidly.

This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go.

This is Primary Sources.

At the edge of the galaxy, Liberator nearly collides with a Federation freighter. Blake is curious to know why the ship is so far from home and decides to follow it to a mysterious planet called Horizon. Teleporting down, Blake and Jenna discover a secret mining operation and are captured for interrogation. Gan and Vila go down to find them but are captured as well. All are forced to work in a dangerous mine while Blake tries to urge Ro, the planet's leader, that the Federation is manipulating him and enslaving his people. Meanwhile Avon considers taking the Liberator and leaving them all behind, but Cally won't hear of it and goes down to find the others. Avon asks Orac what his chances are of surviving against the Federation alone.

Welcome to the 15th episode of a short podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows.

In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dylan Rees to talk about the letters to DWM in December of 1998. You might know Dylan as the author of 'Downtime: The Lost Years of Dr Who' or the host of the podcast 'Dr Who: Too Hot For TV' which Rob listens to avidly.

This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go.

This is Primary Sources.

Welcome to the 15th episode of a short podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows.

In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dylan Rees to talk about the letters to DWM in December of 1998. You might know Dylan as the author of 'Downtime: The Lost Years of Dr Who' or the host of the podcast 'Dr Who: Too Hot For TV' which Rob listens to avidly.

This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go.

This is Primary Sources.

Welcome to the 15th episode of a short podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows.

In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dylan Rees to talk about the letters to DWM in December of 1998. You might know Dylan as the author of 'Downtime: The Lost Years of Dr Who' or the host of the podcast 'Dr Who: Too Hot For TV' which Rob listens to avidly.

This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go.

This is Primary Sources.

Ben and David discuss the 2004 return of Doctor Who to BBC 1 as have a Series 1 retrospective about Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, and RTD. Intro music: "Westminster Bridge" by Murray Gold from "Rose". Outro music: "Boom Town Suite" by Murray Gold from "Boom Town".

Welcome to the 15th episode of a short podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows.

In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dylan Rees to talk about the letters to DWM in December of 1998. You might know Dylan as the author of 'Downtime: The Lost Years of Dr Who' or the host of the podcast 'Dr Who: Too Hot For TV' which Rob listens to avidly.

This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go.

This is Primary Sources.

Welcome to the 15th episode of a short podcast we’re dropping on the feed every month in between our regular monthly shows.

In today’s podcast, Rob sits down with Dylan Rees to talk about the letters to DWM in December of 1998. You might know Dylan as the author of 'Downtime: The Lost Years of Dr Who' or the host of the podcast 'Dr Who: Too Hot For TV' which Rob listens to avidly.

This is Doctor Who without a safety net. The conversations could go anywhere the guest wants them to go.

This is Primary Sources.

Ben and David discuss the 2004 return of Doctor Who to BBC 1 as have a Series 1 retrospective about Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, and RTD. Intro music: "Westminster Bridge" by Murray Gold from "Rose". Outro music: "Boom Town Suite" by Murray Gold from "Boom Town".

There are Doctor Who stories that you keep on a short list of those to recommend to the uninitiated or under-exposed, in hopes of winning them over to the fandom. Often these stories have a solid amount of explanation for newcomers, a solid plot and conflict to hold interest, and a degree of plausibility that will keep skeptics and critics at bay. There are also those installments of DW that are one’s personal favourites, for a myriad of reasons, that may […]

Review of S13 E01 — The Halloween Apocalypse

• Some are quite invested in the Thasmin ship 
• As many were with Rose 
• We are still processing our feelings about the Timeless Child  & Division 
• Time Lords first appeared in The War Games 
• The COVID-19 impact on Doctor Who is a story still untold 
• Doctor Who has a long history on the ABC in Australia 
• A Thanos version of the Red Skull in an episode with a colour palette reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy
• Segun Akinola continues to deliver
• Dan Starkey looked truly disgusting
• The Doctor was once Lord President of the Time Lords 
• The Sontarans first appears in The Time Warrior 
• Paternoster Gang! Paternoster Gang! 
• Russell T. Davies foreshadowed his return as show runner with this Instagram Post
• The Cloister Bell tolls in the most serious of emergencies 
• The Mad Mole was a posthumous nickname for Joseph Williamson 
• Vortex Energy had less impact here than in Bad Wolf

We are also at handwavium.net & on Twitter @handwavium

There are Doctor Who stories that you keep on a short list of those to recommend to the uninitiated or under-exposed, in hopes of winning them over to the fandom. Often these stories have a solid amount of explanation for newcomers, a solid plot and conflict to hold interest, and a degree of plausibility that will keep skeptics and critics at bay. There are also those installments of DW that are one’s personal favourites, for a myriad of reasons, that may […]

Review of S13 E01 — The Halloween Apocalypse

• Some are quite invested in the Thasmin ship 
• As many were with Rose 
• We are still processing our feelings about the Timeless Child  & Division 
• Time Lords first appeared in The War Games 
• The COVID-19 impact on Doctor Who is a story still untold 
• Doctor Who has a long history on the ABC in Australia 
• A Thanos version of the Red Skull in an episode with a colour palette reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy
• Segun Akinola continues to deliver
• Dan Starkey looked truly disgusting
• The Doctor was once Lord President of the Time Lords 
• The Sontarans first appears in The Time Warrior 
• Paternoster Gang! Paternoster Gang! 
• Russell T. Davies foreshadowed his return as show runner with this Instagram Post
• The Cloister Bell tolls in the most serious of emergencies 
• The Mad Mole was a posthumous nickname for Joseph Williamson 
• Vortex Energy had less impact here than in Bad Wolf

We are also at handwavium.net & on Twitter @handwavium

Review of S13 E01 — The Halloween Apocalypse

• Some are quite invested in the Thasmin ship 
• As many were with Rose 
• We are still processing our feelings about the Timeless Child  & Division 
• Time Lords first appeared in The War Games 
• The COVID-19 impact on Doctor Who is a story still untold 
• Doctor Who has a long history on the ABC in Australia 
• A Thanos version of the Red Skull in an episode with a colour palette reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy
• Segun Akinola continues to deliver
• Dan Starkey looked truly disgusting
• The Doctor was once Lord President of the Time Lords 
• The Sontarans first appears in The Time Warrior 
• Paternoster Gang! Paternoster Gang! 
• Russell T. Davies foreshadowed his return as show runner with this Instagram Post
• The Cloister Bell tolls in the most serious of emergencies 
• The Mad Mole was a posthumous nickname for Joseph Williamson 
• Vortex Energy had less impact here than in Bad Wolf

We are also at handwavium.net & on Twitter @handwavium

Review of S13 E01 — The Halloween Apocalypse

• Some are quite invested in the Thasmin ship 
• As many were with Rose 
• We are still processing our feelings about the Timeless Child  & Division 
• Time Lords first appeared in The War Games 
• The COVID-19 impact on Doctor Who is a story still untold 
• Doctor Who has a long history on the ABC in Australia 
• A Thanos version of the Red Skull in an episode with a colour palette reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy
• Segun Akinola continues to deliver
• Dan Starkey looked truly disgusting
• The Doctor was once Lord President of the Time Lords 
• The Sontarans first appears in The Time Warrior 
• Paternoster Gang! Paternoster Gang! 
• Russell T. Davies foreshadowed his return as show runner with this Instagram Post
• The Cloister Bell tolls in the most serious of emergencies 
• The Mad Mole was a posthumous nickname for Joseph Williamson 
• Vortex Energy had less impact here than in Bad Wolf

We are also at handwavium.net & on Twitter @handwavium

Steven and Erika wrap up their very-mini-marathon of Christmas Day Doctor Who by completing “The Three Doctors”. Such delight!

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Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Review of S13 E01 — The Halloween Apocalypse

• Some are quite invested in the Thasmin ship 
• As many were with Rose 
• We are still processing our feelings about the Timeless Child  & Division 
• Time Lords first appeared in The War Games 
• The COVID-19 impact on Doctor Who is a story still untold 
• Doctor Who has a long history on the ABC in Australia 
• A Thanos version of the Red Skull in an episode with a colour palette reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy
• Segun Akinola continues to deliver
• Dan Starkey looked truly disgusting
• The Doctor was once Lord President of the Time Lords 
• The Sontarans first appears in The Time Warrior 
• Paternoster Gang! Paternoster Gang! 
• Russell T. Davies foreshadowed his return as show runner with this Instagram Post
• The Cloister Bell tolls in the most serious of emergencies 
• The Mad Mole was a posthumous nickname for Joseph Williamson 
• Vortex Energy had less impact here than in Bad Wolf

We are also at handwavium.net & on Twitter @handwavium

There are Doctor Who stories that you keep on a short list of those to recommend to the uninitiated or under-exposed, in hopes of winning them over to the fandom. Often these stories have a solid amount of explanation for newcomers, a solid plot and conflict to hold interest, and a degree of plausibility that will keep skeptics and critics at bay. There are also those installments of DW that are one's personal favourites, for a myriad of reasons, that may not be sound candidates for the aforementioned 'introductory' list, because they either rely too heavily on existing knowledge of the characters and relationships, are not approachable enough for the uninitiated, or are not ideal representatives of the series as a whole. Sometimes, however, the paths converge, and you have an adventure that is nothing short of wonderful for any viewer. This week, we revel in the simple perfection that is the fifth season classic, 'Tomb of the Cybermen'. Enjoying peak performances from Patrick Troughton and Frazer Hines, a thorough but not overly complex script from Pedler and Davis, great supporting cast, and a thoroughly enjoyable 'upgrade' to our titular villains, it is a staple of our new viewer recommendations, and simultaneously one of our most treasured classic Doctor Who adventures. News Links: Doctor Hooey (don't say we didn't warn you -- k.) Janet Fielding Reports: The Doctor Who Experience Adds New Console Moffat's Son Attempts to Prank the Master

Review of S13 E01 — The Halloween Apocalypse

• Some are quite invested in the Thasmin ship 
• As many were with Rose 
• We are still processing our feelings about the Timeless Child  & Division 
• Time Lords first appeared in The War Games 
• The COVID-19 impact on Doctor Who is a story still untold 
• Doctor Who has a long history on the ABC in Australia 
• A Thanos version of the Red Skull in an episode with a colour palette reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy
• Segun Akinola continues to deliver
• Dan Starkey looked truly disgusting
• The Doctor was once Lord President of the Time Lords 
• The Sontarans first appears in The Time Warrior 
• Paternoster Gang! Paternoster Gang! 
• Russell T. Davies foreshadowed his return as show runner with this Instagram Post
• The Cloister Bell tolls in the most serious of emergencies 
• The Mad Mole was a posthumous nickname for Joseph Williamson 
• Vortex Energy had less impact here than in Bad Wolf

We are also at handwavium.net & on Twitter @handwavium

There are Doctor Who stories that you keep on a short list of those to recommend to the uninitiated or under-exposed, in hopes of winning them over to the fandom. Often these stories have a solid amount of explanation for newcomers, a solid plot and conflict to hold interest, and a degree of plausibility that will keep skeptics and critics at bay. There are also those installments of DW that are one's personal favourites, for a myriad of reasons, that may not be sound candidates for the aforementioned 'introductory' list, because they either rely too heavily on existing knowledge of the characters and relationships, are not approachable enough for the uninitiated, or are not ideal representatives of the series as a whole. Sometimes, however, the paths converge, and you have an adventure that is nothing short of wonderful for any viewer. This week, we revel in the simple perfection that is the fifth season classic, 'Tomb of the Cybermen'. Enjoying peak performances from Patrick Troughton and Frazer Hines, a thorough but not overly complex script from Pedler and Davis, great supporting cast, and a thoroughly enjoyable 'upgrade' to our titular villains, it is a staple of our new viewer recommendations, and simultaneously one of our most treasured classic Doctor Who adventures. News Links: Doctor Hooey (don't say we didn't warn you -- k.) Janet Fielding Reports: The Doctor Who Experience Adds New Console Moffat's Son Attempts to Prank the Master

Review of S13 E01 — The Halloween Apocalypse

• Some are quite invested in the Thasmin ship 
• As many were with Rose 
• We are still processing our feelings about the Timeless Child  & Division 
• Time Lords first appeared in The War Games 
• The COVID-19 impact on Doctor Who is a story still untold 
• Doctor Who has a long history on the ABC in Australia 
• A Thanos version of the Red Skull in an episode with a colour palette reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy
• Segun Akinola continues to deliver
• Dan Starkey looked truly disgusting
• The Doctor was once Lord President of the Time Lords 
• The Sontarans first appears in The Time Warrior 
• Paternoster Gang! Paternoster Gang! 
• Russell T. Davies foreshadowed his return as show runner with this Instagram Post
• The Cloister Bell tolls in the most serious of emergencies 
• The Mad Mole was a posthumous nickname for Joseph Williamson 
• Vortex Energy had less impact here than in Bad Wolf

We are also at handwavium.net & on Twitter @handwavium

Steven and Erika wrap up their very-mini-marathon of Christmas Day Doctor Who by completing “The Three Doctors”. Such delight!

RRR (4)

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Steven and Erika wrap up their very-mini-marathon of Christmas Day Doctor Who by completing “The Three Doctors”. Such delight!

RRR (4)

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Review of S13 E01 — The Halloween Apocalypse

• Some are quite invested in the Thasmin ship 
• As many were with Rose 
• We are still processing our feelings about the Timeless Child  & Division 
• Time Lords first appeared in The War Games 
• The COVID-19 impact on Doctor Who is a story still untold 
• Doctor Who has a long history on the ABC in Australia 
• A Thanos version of the Red Skull in an episode with a colour palette reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy
• Segun Akinola continues to deliver
• Dan Starkey looked truly disgusting
• The Doctor was once Lord President of the Time Lords 
• The Sontarans first appears in The Time Warrior 
• Paternoster Gang! Paternoster Gang! 
• Russell T. Davies foreshadowed his return as show runner with this Instagram Post
• The Cloister Bell tolls in the most serious of emergencies 
• The Mad Mole was a posthumous nickname for Joseph Williamson 
• Vortex Energy had less impact here than in Bad Wolf

We are also at handwavium.net & on Twitter @handwavium

Steven and Erika wrap up their very-mini-marathon of Christmas Day Doctor Who by completing “The Three Doctors”. Such delight!

RRR (4)

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Steven and Erika wrap up their very-mini-marathon of Christmas Day Doctor Who by completing “The Three Doctors”. Such delight!

RRR (4)

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Steven and Erika wrap up their very-mini-marathon of Christmas Day Doctor Who by completing “The Three Doctors”. Such delight!

RRR (4)

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Steven and Erika wrap up their very-mini-marathon of Christmas Day Doctor Who by completing “The Three Doctors”. Such delight!

RRR (4)

Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.