Latest Podcast Episodes
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Episode 50 - 50 Podcasts in 50 Years
Outpost Skaro PodcastTo celebrate a milestone in Outpost Skaro’s history ( reaching 50 podcasts) Derek, Eddie and Alan get together to present what Outpost Skaro think are the Top 10 Doctor Who Episodes.
And what’s on the list may surprise you!
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Ep 170 - Warriors' Gate Against Guns
Doctor Who: Verity!Back in March, we were proud to participate in the Who Against Guns movement. We helped other Doctor Who podcasters raise over $20,000 to support gun control. In the course of that effort, several donors won rewards from the participating podcasts. Our winner, Dr. Thomas Rodebaugh, asked us to talk about one of his favorite DW stories, "Warriors' Gate". Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dig into this incredibly juicy story.
Also covered:
- Deb is thrilled to see new Doctor Who content in the form of the new promo that aired during the World Cup final!
- Tansy has a sweet new bag and a lovely new pin!
- Lynne flipped over the Doctor meeting the Muppets for a Pigs in Space sketch!
- Erika
- is thrilled The Memory Cheats is back for season 3!
- shouts out the new book by Michael, the host of the Tin Dog Podcast!
- enjoys the first ep of the new DW podcast, The Moment!
Bonus link: Tom's book on "The Face of Evil" is coming from The Black Archives in January 2019
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Ep 170 - Warriors' Gate Against Guns
Doctor Who: Verity!Back in March, we were proud to participate in the Who Against Guns movement. We helped other Doctor Who podcasters raise over $20,000 to support gun control. In the course of that effort, several donors won rewards from the participating podcasts. Our winner, Dr. Thomas Rodebaugh, asked us to talk about one of his favorite DW stories, "Warriors' Gate". Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dig into this incredibly juicy story.
Also covered:
- Deb is thrilled to see new Doctor Who content in the form of the new promo that aired during the World Cup final!
- Tansy has a sweet new bag and a lovely new pin!
- Lynne flipped over the Doctor meeting the Muppets for a Pigs in Space sketch!
- Erika
- is thrilled The Memory Cheats is back for season 3!
- shouts out the new book by Michael, the host of the Tin Dog Podcast!
- enjoys the first ep of the new DW podcast, The Moment!
Bonus link: Tom's book on "The Face of Evil" is coming from The Black Archives in January 2019
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Ep 170 - Warriors' Gate Against Guns
Doctor Who: Verity!Back in March, we were proud to participate in the Who Against Guns movement. We helped other Doctor Who podcasters raise over $20,000 to support gun control. In the course of that effort, several donors won rewards from the participating podcasts. Our winner, Dr. Thomas Rodebaugh, asked us to talk about one of his favorite DW stories, "Warriors' Gate". Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dig into this incredibly juicy story.
Also covered:
- Deb is thrilled to see new Doctor Who content in the form of the new promo that aired during the World Cup final!
- Tansy has a sweet new bag and a lovely new pin!
- Lynne flipped over the Doctor meeting the Muppets for a Pigs in Space sketch!
- Erika
- is thrilled The Memory Cheats is back for season 3!
- shouts out the new book by Michael, the host of the Tin Dog Podcast!
- enjoys the first ep of the new DW podcast, The Moment!
Bonus link: Tom's book on "The Face of Evil" is coming from The Black Archives in January 2019
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Series 8 Episode 4: Original Preachrs Podcast Audio Dramas: The Sontaron Question
The Preachrs Podcast
The Doctor and Kate see a Sontaron ship in out of space and decide to do some exploring. They discover the Sontarons are surrendering to a small Earth colony of farmers. Being dubious of this the Doctor decides to find out what's really going on. And this leads to the Doctor's most dangerous situation yet.
Lisa Bowerman as Kate
Rob Lloyd as the Doctor
John Dexter as Commander Fisk
Lauren Bennet as Ella
Benjamin Maio Mackay as Sub Co-ordinator Rankin/Sontaron
Andrew Boland as Sontaron Gor
Kevin Thompson as Sontaron General
with
Tom Denham as the Farmers
Written by Andrew Boland
Edited & Produced by Benjamin Maio Mackay
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Ep 170 - Warriors' Gate Against Guns
Doctor Who: Verity!Back in March, we were proud to participate in the Who Against Guns movement. We helped other Doctor Who podcasters raise over $20,000 to support gun control. In the course of that effort, several donors won rewards from the participating podcasts. Our winner, Dr. Thomas Rodebaugh, asked us to talk about one of his favorite DW stories, "Warriors' Gate". Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dig into this incredibly juicy story.
Also covered:
- Deb is thrilled to see new Doctor Who content in the form of the new promo that aired during the World Cup final!
- Tansy has a sweet new bag and a lovely new pin!
- Lynne flipped over the Doctor meeting the Muppets for a Pigs in Space sketch!
- Erika
- is thrilled The Memory Cheats is back for season 3!
- shouts out the new book by Michael, the host of the Tin Dog Podcast!
- enjoys the first ep of the new DW podcast, The Moment!
Bonus link: Tom's book on "The Face of Evil" is coming from The Black Archives in January 2019
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Ep 170 - Warriors' Gate Against Guns
Doctor Who: Verity!Back in March, we were proud to participate in the Who Against Guns movement. We helped other Doctor Who podcasters raise over $20,000 to support gun control. In the course of that effort, several donors won rewards from the participating podcasts. Our winner, Dr. Thomas Rodebaugh, asked us to talk about one of his favorite DW stories, "Warriors' Gate". Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dig into this incredibly juicy story.
Also covered:
- Deb is thrilled to see new Doctor Who content in the form of the new promo that aired during the World Cup final!
- Tansy has a sweet new bag and a lovely new pin!
- Lynne flipped over the Doctor meeting the Muppets for a Pigs in Space sketch!
- Erika
- is thrilled The Memory Cheats is back for season 3!
- shouts out the new book by Michael, the host of the Tin Dog Podcast!
- enjoys the first ep of the new DW podcast, The Moment!
Bonus link: Tom's book on "The Face of Evil" is coming from The Black Archives in January 2019
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EPISODE217 - Humans must escape Earth or perish
The Cultdom CollectiveStephen Hawking: Humans must escape Earth or perish! Cultdom discuss both the scientific likelihood and Science Fiction portrayal of - any such future disaster
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The Crimson Horror
Who's Doing What NowIf you like Victorian horror AND hijinks, then this is the episode for you! The Baker Street Irregulars (Vastra, Jenny and Strax)are back to team up with the Doctor and Clara as they take on a mean old woman and her... well... prehistoric leech. We'll get into it.
Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and on Google Play!
We want to hear from you! Find us at your favorite social media outlets:
Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod Twitter - @wdwnpodWebsite - wdwnpod.com
Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to the Jackpot Golden Boys for our theme. Find more of their great work on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jackpot
Or on their website - http://www.jackpotgoldenboys.com
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The Crimson Horror
Who's Doing What NowIf you like Victorian horror AND hijinks, then this is the episode for you! The Baker Street Irregulars (Vastra, Jenny and Strax)are back to team up with the Doctor and Clara as they take on a mean old woman and her... well... prehistoric leech. We'll get into it.
Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and on Google Play!
We want to hear from you! Find us at your favorite social media outlets:
Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod Twitter - @wdwnpodWebsite - wdwnpod.com
Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to the Jackpot Golden Boys for our theme. Find more of their great work on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jackpot
Or on their website - http://www.jackpotgoldenboys.com
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42 to Doomsday - The Missing Episode Omni-Rumour Cast
42 To DoomsdayMark and Rob discuss that perennial favourite topic amongst Who fans of missing episodes and especially the omni-rumour that refuses to go away !
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The Crimson Horror
Who's Doing What NowIf you like Victorian horror AND hijinks, then this is the episode for you! The Baker Street Irregulars (Vastra, Jenny and Strax)are back to team up with the Doctor and Clara as they take on a mean old woman and her... well... prehistoric leech. We'll get into it.
Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and on Google Play!
We want to hear from you! Find us at your favorite social media outlets:
Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod Twitter - @wdwnpodWebsite - wdwnpod.com
Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to the Jackpot Golden Boys for our theme. Find more of their great work on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jackpot
Or on their website - http://www.jackpotgoldenboys.com
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The Crimson Horror
Who's Doing What NowIf you like Victorian horror AND hijinks, then this is the episode for you! The Baker Street Irregulars (Vastra, Jenny and Strax)are back to team up with the Doctor and Clara as they take on a mean old woman and her... well... prehistoric leech. We'll get into it.
Be sure to rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and on Google Play!
We want to hear from you! Find us at your favorite social media outlets:
Facebook - facebook.com/wdwnpod Twitter - @wdwnpodWebsite - wdwnpod.com
Or email us at wdwnpod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to the Jackpot Golden Boys for our theme. Find more of their great work on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jackpot
Or on their website - http://www.jackpotgoldenboys.com
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42 to Doomsday - The Missing Episode Omni-Rumour Cast
42 To DoomsdayMark and Rob discuss that perennial favourite topic amongst Who fans of missing episodes and especially the omni-rumour that refuses to go away !
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Episode 82: Pyramids of Mars (Pyramid Schemes)
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonJoe and Toni are joined by Felicity Kusinitz of The Flopcast to discuss disco mummies, death hugs, and the Sutekh aesthetic in the Classic Doctor Who serial Pyramids of Mars.
This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here.
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42 to Doomsday - The Missing Episode Omni-Rumour Cast
42 To DoomsdayMark and Rob discuss that perennial favourite topic amongst Who fans of missing episodes and especially the omni-rumour that refuses to go away !
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Episode 82: Pyramids of Mars (Pyramid Schemes)
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonJoe and Toni are joined by Felicity Kusinitz of The Flopcast to discuss disco mummies, death hugs, and the Sutekh aesthetic in the Classic Doctor Who serial Pyramids of Mars.
This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here.
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42 to Doomsday - The Missing Episode Omni-Rumour Cast
42 To DoomsdayMark and Rob discuss that perennial favourite topic amongst Who fans of missing episodes and especially the omni-rumour that refuses to go away !
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Pyramids of Mars (Pyramid Schemes)
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonJoe and Toni are joined by Felicity Kusinitz of The Flopcast to discuss disco mummies, death hugs, and the Sutekh aesthetic in the Classic Doctor Who serial Pyramids of Mars.
This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here.
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Pyramids of Mars (Pyramid Schemes)
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonJoe and Toni are joined by Felicity Kusinitz of The Flopcast to discuss disco mummies, death hugs, and the Sutekh aesthetic in the Classic Doctor Who serial Pyramids of Mars.
This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here.
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42 to Doomsday - The Missing Episode Omni-Rumour Cast
42 To DoomsdayMark and Rob discuss that perennial favourite topic amongst Who fans of missing episodes and especially the omni-rumour that refuses to go away !
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Pyramids of Mars (Pyramid Schemes)
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonJoe and Toni are joined by Felicity Kusinitz of The Flopcast to discuss disco mummies, death hugs, and the Sutekh aesthetic in the Classic Doctor Who serial Pyramids of Mars.
This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here.
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42 to Doomsday - The Missing Episode Omni-Rumour Cast
42 To DoomsdayMark and Rob discuss that perennial favourite topic amongst Who fans of missing episodes and especially the omni-rumour that refuses to go away !
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Pyramids of Mars (Pyramid Schemes)
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonJoe and Toni are joined by Felicity Kusinitz of The Flopcast to discuss disco mummies, death hugs, and the Sutekh aesthetic in the Classic Doctor Who serial Pyramids of Mars.
This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here.
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EPISODE217 - The Collective is Decimated for one week only
The Cultdom CollectiveJust a short episode this week as a number of members unable to make today's call
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Pyramids of Mars (Pyramid Schemes)
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonJoe and Toni are joined by Felicity Kusinitz of The Flopcast to discuss disco mummies, death hugs, and the Sutekh aesthetic in the Classic Doctor Who serial Pyramids of Mars.
This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here.
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Episode 389 - A Literal Pig Pen
Traveling the Vortex
In this week’s show we examine Big Finish #90 Year of the Pig from the Doctor Who Monthly Range. This story features the Sixth Doctor and Peri as they unravel the clues behind the history of Toby the Sapient Pig.Also, lots of news to talk about this week.
Plus, our reaction to the recent teaser for Series 11.
And, of course, feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 389 – A Literal Pig Pen
Traveling the VortexIn this week’s show we examine Big Finish #90 Year of the Pig from the Doctor Who Monthly Range. This story features the Sixth Doctor and Peri as they unravel the clues behind the history of Toby the Sapient Pig.Also, lots of news to talk about this week.
Plus, our reaction to the recent teaser for Series 11.
And, of course, feedback.
Enjoy!
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Pyramids of Mars (Pyramid Schemes)
The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonJoe and Toni are joined by Felicity Kusinitz of The Flopcast to discuss disco mummies, death hugs, and the Sutekh aesthetic in the Classic Doctor Who serial Pyramids of Mars.
This episode is brought to you by Friend of Rassilon Matt Golden. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here.
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Episode 389 - A Literal Pig Pen
Traveling the VortexIn this week’s show we examine Big Finish #90 Year of the Pig from the Doctor Who Monthly Range. This story features the Sixth Doctor and Peri as they unravel the clues behind the history of Toby the Sapient Pig.Also, lots of news to talk about this week.
Plus, our reaction to the recent teaser for Series 11.
And, of course, feedback.
Enjoy!
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Episode 389 – A Literal Pig Pen
Traveling the VortexIn this week’s show we examine Big Finish #90 Year of the Pig from the Doctor Who Monthly Range. This story features the Sixth Doctor and Peri as they unravel the clues behind the history of Toby the Sapient Pig.Also, lots of news to talk about this week.
Plus, our reaction to the recent teaser for Series 11.
And, of course, feedback.
Enjoy!
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EPISODE217 - The Collective is Decimated for one week only
The Cultdom CollectiveJust a short episode this week as a number of members unable to make today's call
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Gallifrey's Most Wanted Episode 042 -- "The Visitation"
Gallifrey's Most Wanted PodcastWhat do you get when the Fifth Doctor and his crowded TARDIS meet a 17th century Highwayman? Hijinx, laughs, adventure, the Grim Reaper and Tegan turning into a zombie drone. Does that make for a great Doctor Who story? Join us as we discuss "The Visitation."
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Gallifrey's Most Wanted Episode 042 -- "The Visitation"
Gallifrey's Most Wanted PodcastWhat do you get when the Fifth Doctor and his crowded TARDIS meet a 17th century Highwayman? Hijinx, laughs, adventure, the Grim Reaper and Tegan turning into a zombie drone. Does that make for a great Doctor Who story? Join us as we discuss "The Visitation."
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Gallifrey's Most Wanted Episode 042 -- "The Visitation"
Gallifrey's Most Wanted PodcastWhat do you get when the Fifth Doctor and his crowded TARDIS meet a 17th century Highwayman? Hijinx, laughs, adventure, the Grim Reaper and Tegan turning into a zombie drone. Does that make for a great Doctor Who story? Join us as we discuss "The Visitation."
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EPISODE217 - The Collective is Decimated for one week only
The Cultdom CollectiveJust a short episode this week as a number of members unable to make today's call
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Gallifrey's Most Wanted Episode 042 -- "The Visitation"
Gallifrey's Most Wanted PodcastWhat do you get when the Fifth Doctor and his crowded TARDIS meet a 17th century Highwayman? Hijinx, laughs, adventure, the Grim Reaper and Tegan turning into a zombie drone. Does that make for a great Doctor Who story? Join us as we discuss "The Visitation."
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GSN PODCAST: Grouchy Old Geeks - Episode 27 - The Santa Clarita Diet
Geek SyndicateAfter some good news for Alien 3, Blade Runner, Joss Whedon and Thanos fans, Scott and Steve talk about Netflix's brilliant comedy the Santa Clarita Diet. Starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant it tells the story of Sheila Hammond a real estate agent, who has to deal with suddenly becoming a zombie.
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42 to Doomsday - The Missing Episode Omni-Rumour Cast
42 To DoomsdayMark and Rob discuss that perennial favourite topic amongst Who fans of missing episodes and especially the omni-rumour that refuses to go away !
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GSN PODCAST: Grouchy Old Geeks - Episode 27 - The Santa Clarita Diet
Geek SyndicateAfter some good news for Alien 3, Blade Runner, Joss Whedon and Thanos fans, Scott and Steve talk about Netflix's brilliant comedy the Santa Clarita Diet. Starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant it tells the story of Sheila Hammond a real estate agent, who has to deal with suddenly becoming a zombie.
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GSN PODCAST: Grouchy Old Geeks - Episode 27 - The Santa Clarita Diet
Geek SyndicateAfter some good news for Alien 3, Blade Runner, Joss Whedon and Thanos fans, Scott and Steve talk about Netflix's brilliant comedy the Santa Clarita Diet. Starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant it tells the story of Sheila Hammond a real estate agent, who has to deal with suddenly becoming a zombie.
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A Novel Whovian
Gallifrey Public Radio - A Doctor Who PodcastThis week we start our look at the extended Whoniverse with a small sampling of novels. We get drawn into the whole “book vs. movie” aspect and the theater of the mind. We also discuss “canon” and whether the books … Continue reading
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GSN PODCAST: Grouchy Old Geeks - Episode 27 - The Santa Clarita Diet
Geek SyndicateAfter some good news for Alien 3, Blade Runner, Joss Whedon and Thanos fans, Scott and Steve talk about Netflix's brilliant comedy the Santa Clarita Diet. Starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant it tells the story of Sheila Hammond a real estate agent, who has to deal with suddenly becoming a zombie.
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2MTL 320: The Doctor as Superhero
Two-minute Time LordIn which an attempt to answer 2MTL 319's parting question is made, and Chip equates the Doctor to Superman without irony.
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TDP 778: Calan Volume 1 from @BigFinish
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews CALLAN VOLUME 01 from @BigFinish as an adaptation as Survivors. Its gritty and dark and truly brilliant. David Callan works for The Section, a top-secret counter-espionage organisation. He's a killer, a trained assassin, and the best at what he does. But that doesn't mean he has to like it. With the aid of the burglar Lonely; fellow operative Meres; and Section secretary Liz, Callan fulfils the orders of departmental head Hunter and finds himself in very murky waters. Murder, betrayal and model soldiers. It's all in a day's work for Callan. 1.1 File on a Deadly Deadshot by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell With Lonely posing as his gentleman's gentleman, the section's top operative David Callan is sent to a country estate in Northumberland to infiltrate a rich men's shooting party. One of his companions is an assassin but which one? High living and high stakes on the grouse moors as Callan attempts to work out which of the dead-shots is a man-hunter. 1.2 File on a Classy Club by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan finds the odds are stacked against him when he poses as a high roller at London's top casino. His mission is to lose all his money but he almost loses his life when he stumbles into an East German spy cell. Perhaps a card sharp from Lonely's past can help Callan turn the tables. 1.3 File on an Awesome Amateur by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan and Meres are despatched to a cultural festival in Venice to snatch a Russian poet from under the noses of the KGB. But the success of the mission depends upon the expertise of amateur sleuth and keen ornithologist Cynthia Widgery. Feathers fly on the Grand Canal... 1.4 File on a Harassed Hunter by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan is drawn into a dark secret when Hunter invites him to fly to Newcastle for a trip to the theatre. The plot thickens when an alcoholic actor and a decoy called Prenderghast lead Callan to one of the KGB's most proficient killers. The setting for the denouement is far too close for comfort. Originally broadcast in 1967, Callan took the burgeoning world of spy drama, and brought a much darker tone to the genre. With James Bond's career beginning in film in 1962, Michael Caine's Harry Palmer beginning in 1965 (The Ipcress File) and hot on the heels of the surreal series The Prisoner in 1967, Callan took a darker approach to espionage. Having similar responsibilities to MI5, Callan used the most ruthless and lethal techniques to get the job done, each method meticulously filed by 'The Section' (the organisation behind operative Callan), colour coding each lethal tactic. Four series of the original television series were produced between 1967 and 1972, plus a cinema film released in 1974 and a TV comeback in 1981. And now, Callan is set to return on audio at Big Finish. Adapted from series creator James Mitchell's Sunday Express Short Stories by his son Peter Mitchell, four new adventures will expand the themes explored in the television show. Written By: James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Ben Miles (Callan), Frank Skinner (Lonely), Nicholas Briggs (Hunter), Jane Slavin(Liz), Nicholas Asbury (Lord Marsden), David Rintoul (Baumer), Justin Avoth (Endicott), Glen McReady (Minns), Louis Tamone (Lorimer / Waiter), Tam Williams (Toby Meres), Mark Elstob (Karl / Judd / Willis), Robert Portal (Bulky Berkeley / Lubov), Annabelle Dowler (Amparo Soller / Barbara Jackson), Gyuri Sarossy (Marty Rivers), Beth Goddard (Cynthia Widgery / Auntie Gertie / Adrienn), Teddy Kempner (Evan Lang / Joe 'Plastic' MacNamara), Leighton Pugh (Petrov). Other parts played by members of the cast. Producers David Richardson & Emma Haigh Script Editor John Dorney
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TDP 778: Calan Volume 1 from @BigFinish
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews CALLAN VOLUME 01 from @BigFinish as an adaptation as Survivors. Its gritty and dark and truly brilliant. David Callan works for The Section, a top-secret counter-espionage organisation. He's a killer, a trained assassin, and the best at what he does. But that doesn't mean he has to like it. With the aid of the burglar Lonely; fellow operative Meres; and Section secretary Liz, Callan fulfils the orders of departmental head Hunter and finds himself in very murky waters. Murder, betrayal and model soldiers. It's all in a day's work for Callan. 1.1 File on a Deadly Deadshot by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell With Lonely posing as his gentleman's gentleman, the section's top operative David Callan is sent to a country estate in Northumberland to infiltrate a rich men's shooting party. One of his companions is an assassin but which one? High living and high stakes on the grouse moors as Callan attempts to work out which of the dead-shots is a man-hunter. 1.2 File on a Classy Club by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan finds the odds are stacked against him when he poses as a high roller at London's top casino. His mission is to lose all his money but he almost loses his life when he stumbles into an East German spy cell. Perhaps a card sharp from Lonely's past can help Callan turn the tables. 1.3 File on an Awesome Amateur by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan and Meres are despatched to a cultural festival in Venice to snatch a Russian poet from under the noses of the KGB. But the success of the mission depends upon the expertise of amateur sleuth and keen ornithologist Cynthia Widgery. Feathers fly on the Grand Canal... 1.4 File on a Harassed Hunter by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan is drawn into a dark secret when Hunter invites him to fly to Newcastle for a trip to the theatre. The plot thickens when an alcoholic actor and a decoy called Prenderghast lead Callan to one of the KGB's most proficient killers. The setting for the denouement is far too close for comfort. Originally broadcast in 1967, Callan took the burgeoning world of spy drama, and brought a much darker tone to the genre. With James Bond's career beginning in film in 1962, Michael Caine's Harry Palmer beginning in 1965 (The Ipcress File) and hot on the heels of the surreal series The Prisoner in 1967, Callan took a darker approach to espionage. Having similar responsibilities to MI5, Callan used the most ruthless and lethal techniques to get the job done, each method meticulously filed by 'The Section' (the organisation behind operative Callan), colour coding each lethal tactic. Four series of the original television series were produced between 1967 and 1972, plus a cinema film released in 1974 and a TV comeback in 1981. And now, Callan is set to return on audio at Big Finish. Adapted from series creator James Mitchell's Sunday Express Short Stories by his son Peter Mitchell, four new adventures will expand the themes explored in the television show. Written By: James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Ben Miles (Callan), Frank Skinner (Lonely), Nicholas Briggs (Hunter), Jane Slavin(Liz), Nicholas Asbury (Lord Marsden), David Rintoul (Baumer), Justin Avoth (Endicott), Glen McReady (Minns), Louis Tamone (Lorimer / Waiter), Tam Williams (Toby Meres), Mark Elstob (Karl / Judd / Willis), Robert Portal (Bulky Berkeley / Lubov), Annabelle Dowler (Amparo Soller / Barbara Jackson), Gyuri Sarossy (Marty Rivers), Beth Goddard (Cynthia Widgery / Auntie Gertie / Adrienn), Teddy Kempner (Evan Lang / Joe 'Plastic' MacNamara), Leighton Pugh (Petrov). Other parts played by members of the cast. Producers David Richardson & Emma Haigh Script Editor John Dorney
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Staggering Stories Commentary #95: Doctor Who - The Runaway Bride
Staggering Stories Podcast
Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, ear-ached, in front of the 2006 Christmas Doctor Who story, The Runaway Bride, and spout our usual nonsense!The Doctor is feeling lonely, Donna is being bolshy and the Racnoss Queen is overacting. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Runaway Bride...
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TDP 778: Calan Volume 1 from @BigFinish
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews CALLAN VOLUME 01 from @BigFinish as an adaptation as Survivors. Its gritty and dark and truly brilliant. David Callan works for The Section, a top-secret counter-espionage organisation. He’s a killer, a trained assassin, and the best at what he does. But that doesn’t mean he has to like it. With the aid of the burglar Lonely; fellow operative Meres; and Section secretary Liz, Callan fulfils the orders of departmental head Hunter and finds himself in very murky waters. Murder, betrayal and model soldiers. It’s all in a day’s work for Callan. 1.1 File on a Deadly Deadshot by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell With Lonely posing as his gentleman’s gentleman, the section’s top operative David Callan is sent to a country estate in Northumberland to infiltrate a rich men’s shooting party. One of his companions is an assassin but which one? High living and high stakes on the grouse moors as Callan attempts to work out which of the dead-shots is a man-hunter. 1.2 File on a Classy Club by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan finds the odds are stacked against him when he poses as a high roller at London’s top casino. His mission is to lose all his money but he almost loses his life when he stumbles into an East German spy cell. Perhaps a card sharp from Lonely’s past can help Callan turn the tables. 1.3 File on an Awesome Amateur by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan and Meres are despatched to a cultural festival in Venice to snatch a Russian poet from under the noses of the KGB. But the success of the mission depends upon the expertise of amateur sleuth and keen ornithologist Cynthia Widgery. Feathers fly on the Grand Canal... 1.4 File on a Harassed Hunter by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan is drawn into a dark secret when Hunter invites him to fly to Newcastle for a trip to the theatre. The plot thickens when an alcoholic actor and a decoy called Prenderghast lead Callan to one of the KGB’s most proficient killers. The setting for the denouement is far too close for comfort. Originally broadcast in 1967, took the burgeoning world of spy drama, and brought a much darker tone to the genre. With James Bond’s career beginning in film in 1962, Michael Caine’s Harry Palmer beginning in 1965 (The Ipcress File) and hot on the heels of the surreal series in 1967, took a darker approach to espionage. Having similar responsibilities to MI5, used the most ruthless and lethal techniques to get the job done, each method meticulously filed by ‘The Section’ (the organisation behind operative Callan), colour coding each lethal tactic. Four series of the original television series were produced between 1967 and 1972, plus a cinema film released in 1974 and a TV comeback in 1981. And now, is set to return on audio at Big Finish. Adapted from series creator James Mitchell’s Sunday Express Short Stories by his son Peter Mitchell, four new adventures will expand the themes explored in the television show. Written By: James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Ben Miles (Callan), Frank Skinner (Lonely), Nicholas Briggs (Hunter), Jane Slavin(Liz), Nicholas Asbury (Lord Marsden), David Rintoul (Baumer), Justin Avoth (Endicott), Glen McReady (Minns), Louis Tamone (Lorimer / Waiter), Tam Williams (Toby Meres), Mark Elstob (Karl / Judd / Willis), Robert Portal (Bulky Berkeley / Lubov), Annabelle Dowler (Amparo Soller / Barbara Jackson), Gyuri Sarossy (Marty Rivers), Beth Goddard (Cynthia Widgery / Auntie Gertie / Adrienn), Teddy Kempner (Evan Lang / Joe 'Plastic' MacNamara), Leighton Pugh (Petrov). Other parts played by members of the cast. Producers David Richardson & Emma Haigh Script Editor John Dorney
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TDP 778: Calan Volume 1 from @BigFinish
Tin Dog Podcast@TinDogPodcast reviews CALLAN VOLUME 01 from @BigFinish as an adaptation as Survivors. Its gritty and dark and truly brilliant. David Callan works for The Section, a top-secret counter-espionage organisation. He’s a killer, a trained assassin, and the best at what he does. But that doesn’t mean he has to like it. With the aid of the burglar Lonely; fellow operative Meres; and Section secretary Liz, Callan fulfils the orders of departmental head Hunter and finds himself in very murky waters. Murder, betrayal and model soldiers. It’s all in a day’s work for Callan. 1.1 File on a Deadly Deadshot by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell With Lonely posing as his gentleman’s gentleman, the section’s top operative David Callan is sent to a country estate in Northumberland to infiltrate a rich men’s shooting party. One of his companions is an assassin but which one? High living and high stakes on the grouse moors as Callan attempts to work out which of the dead-shots is a man-hunter. 1.2 File on a Classy Club by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan finds the odds are stacked against him when he poses as a high roller at London’s top casino. His mission is to lose all his money but he almost loses his life when he stumbles into an East German spy cell. Perhaps a card sharp from Lonely’s past can help Callan turn the tables. 1.3 File on an Awesome Amateur by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan and Meres are despatched to a cultural festival in Venice to snatch a Russian poet from under the noses of the KGB. But the success of the mission depends upon the expertise of amateur sleuth and keen ornithologist Cynthia Widgery. Feathers fly on the Grand Canal... 1.4 File on a Harassed Hunter by James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Callan is drawn into a dark secret when Hunter invites him to fly to Newcastle for a trip to the theatre. The plot thickens when an alcoholic actor and a decoy called Prenderghast lead Callan to one of the KGB’s most proficient killers. The setting for the denouement is far too close for comfort. Originally broadcast in 1967, took the burgeoning world of spy drama, and brought a much darker tone to the genre. With James Bond’s career beginning in film in 1962, Michael Caine’s Harry Palmer beginning in 1965 (The Ipcress File) and hot on the heels of the surreal series in 1967, took a darker approach to espionage. Having similar responsibilities to MI5, used the most ruthless and lethal techniques to get the job done, each method meticulously filed by ‘The Section’ (the organisation behind operative Callan), colour coding each lethal tactic. Four series of the original television series were produced between 1967 and 1972, plus a cinema film released in 1974 and a TV comeback in 1981. And now, is set to return on audio at Big Finish. Adapted from series creator James Mitchell’s Sunday Express Short Stories by his son Peter Mitchell, four new adventures will expand the themes explored in the television show. Written By: James Mitchell, adapted by Peter Mitchell Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Ben Miles (Callan), Frank Skinner (Lonely), Nicholas Briggs (Hunter), Jane Slavin(Liz), Nicholas Asbury (Lord Marsden), David Rintoul (Baumer), Justin Avoth (Endicott), Glen McReady (Minns), Louis Tamone (Lorimer / Waiter), Tam Williams (Toby Meres), Mark Elstob (Karl / Judd / Willis), Robert Portal (Bulky Berkeley / Lubov), Annabelle Dowler (Amparo Soller / Barbara Jackson), Gyuri Sarossy (Marty Rivers), Beth Goddard (Cynthia Widgery / Auntie Gertie / Adrienn), Teddy Kempner (Evan Lang / Joe 'Plastic' MacNamara), Leighton Pugh (Petrov). Other parts played by members of the cast. Producers David Richardson & Emma Haigh Script Editor John Dorney