BlogtorWhoCast: A Doctor Who Podcast

The BlogtorWhoCast is back again to review the very latest episode of Doctor Who. 'Rosa' sees a retelling of the story of Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama. Although the episode isn't as violent and brutal as it potentially could've been, there is something very uncomfortable about the situation. Bedwyr goes so far as to call it the most alien environment the TARDIS has ever taken the time travellers to. Susan picks up on some of the more comedic elements, the Steve Jobs reference being particularly amusing. Both reviewers were less impressed with the villain Krasko but huge praise is given to the scene of Ryan and Yas in the alleyway. Ultimately, given the tough subject matter, 'Rosa' proves to be an important piece of Doctor Who. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com

In this latest edition Bedwyr and Susan review ‘The Ghost Monument’. Whilst Susan has plenty of positivity for the episode, Bedwyr makes an unfortunate comparison with 'The Beast Below'. Things do however start with a positive and a wonderful new title sequence. There is also praise for the characters introduced in the episode. Similarly, the race across the 12 systems was also solid. Both Bedwyr and Susan were a little surprised with another mention of the Stenza. Last week, they agreed that T'zim-Sha was one of the weaker elements. The planet called 'Desolation' is also debated with particularly scathing criticism of the robot guards. Finally of course the new TARDIS interior is discussed with a less than glowing response for a few reasons. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com

The BlogtorWhoCast is back to review the very latest episode of Doctor Who. 'The Woman Who Fell to Earth' saw a new era for the show. But what did Bedwyr and Susan make of it all? Our podcast duo start out by giving their overall reaction to the new episode. One is positive. The other not so much, but probably not for the reasons you might expect. Together they then breakdown the whole episode. First of all they discus the new friends of the Doctor; Ryan, Graham, Grace and Yas. All of these characters proved popular but would Jodie Whittaker's portrayal of The Doctor? Plus we had a new costume and sonic screwdriver to reveal. Those scenes are also discussed before attention moves towards the dramatic conclusion. Finally, Bedwyr and Susan ponder how the adventure will move forward next week.

Bedwyr and Susan are back with their brand of Doctor Who related conversation. In this episode our duo conclude their reviews of stories from Series 10 with 'The Doctor Falls'. There is huge praise for Peter Capaldi's penultimate performance. However, there are a number of problems with the episode that both Bedwyr and Susan struggled with, resulting in an interesting discussion for the BlogtorWhoCast. Listeners can also vote for the BlogtorWhoCast in the Listener's Choice Award in the British Podcast Awards 2018. Simply visit www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote and search BlogtorWhoCast. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Bedwyr and Susan return with their brand of Doctor Who related conversation. Although neither can quite work out what the episode title means, the story proves to be a huge hit. Bedwyr even goes out on a limb and declares it to be one of the best pieces of Doctor Who that he has ever seen. He even suggests that it tops the critically acclaimed 'Heaven Sent'. Both agree that whilst you see the direction that the episode is taking, it is the journey that it takes you on which makes it so memorable. Equally, if you did not know the history of the Cybermen then the story is just as gripping and dramatic. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: https://www.blogtorwho.com/continuing-adventures-mondasian-cybermen/ https://www.blogtorwho.com/five-of-the-masters-best-disguises/

Bedwyr and Susan are back with their brand of Doctor Who related conversation. Firstly the duo reflect on the return of Rona Munro. With 'The Eaters of Light' Munro became the first Doctor Who writer to author a tale for both the classic and new incarnations of the show. Naturally our two hosts who belong to that Classic era take the opportunity to reflect on 'Survival', Monro's first story, before turning their attention to 'The Eaters of Light'. Also keep your ear out for an outtake from recording at the end of the show! Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links https://www.blogtorwho.com/survival-review-rona-munro/

Bedwyr and Susan are back with their brand of Doctor Who related conversation. To continue their reviews of stories from Series 10 the duo move onto 'Empress of Mars'. The story starts with some peculiar words on Mars and a clumsy device used to get rid of Nardole and question the intended position of this tale within the series. Both are however pleased to see the Ice Warriors back and for a trip to their home planet. Throw into that sci-fi mixture some Victorian soldiers and you have a slightly bizarre but thoroughly entertaining Doctor Who episode. Together Bedwyr and Susan discuss the design of Iraxxa and new Ice Warrior weaponry. They also cover the debate that surrounded the depiction of a coloured soldier in the British Army of the Victorian era. As two connoisseurs of the classic series our hosts were also delighted by the return of Alpha Centauri. This also saw the return of Ysanne Churchman who returned to Doctor Who at the age of 92! Finally the pair also reflect on seeing more Ice Warriors than ever before and Bedwyr offers a piece of information from behind the scenes. Show Links: https://www.blogtorwho.com/evolution-ice-warriors/ https://www.blogtorwho.com/remember-alpha-centauri/

With Mat providing an authorised absence to attend the book signing at Forbidden Planet, Bedwyr and Susan are left to reminisce about the Target books of old. Four modern stories, plus ‘City of Death’, have been novelised. These are episodes that can be watched again and again. Yet, even in this modern world, there is a place for novelisations of these stories. Of course, Bedwyr and Susan remember a time when the Target books were the only way to revisit old stories. Together the duo share memories of specific titles and tell stories of story books. Another element of the successful range was the artwork that adorned the covers. Despite a move to photo covers in the 1980’s, the artwork creations remain the best, showcased in a recent exhibition at the Cartoon Museum in London. It was there that Susan interviewed Chris Achilleos a link to which is below. Enjoy this trip into classic Doctor Who literature and be sure to send us photos of your collections. For more details on the Target book she of the past check out David Howe’s book on the subject available from Telos Publishing. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: https://www.blogtorwho.com/five-new-doctor-who-target-books-release-today/ https://www.blogtorwho.com/our-interview-with-target-books-chris-achilleos/ https://telos.co.uk/shop/doctor-who/the-target-book-hb/

Mat is back to join Bedwyr and Susan in their brand of Doctor Who related conversation. Following the last episode the latest news is of Christopher Eccleston appearing at London Film and Comic Con. The trio express their surprise, credit Showmasters and have some requests to those seeing him in July. Mat also brings us news of a highly anticipated soundtrack release. The Baby Lifeline red carpet event is nearly here and Susan reminds listeners how they can support the charity. Tickets are still available for Saturday 31st March at Cineworld Broad Street in Birmingham. Doctor Who actors David Tennant, Peter Davison, Georgia Tennant and Ingrid Oliver will be in attendance. It will be a great evening and listeners of the BlogtorWhoCast can be a part of it with tickets still available. The main topic for this episode is the Doctor Who Classic DVD range. Following the release of 'The Enemy of the World' Special Edition this week the team reflect on the range as a whole. Bedwyr believes that the range serves as an important archive of how television production has changed over the years. Mat and Susan share their highlights from the range, including the 'Trials and Tribulations' documentary. Together the trio come up with a list of Classic DVD recommendations for new collectors. This discussion reveals a shocking opinion from one of the team that astounds the other two! To find out what it could possibly be check out the episode now. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: https://www.blogtorwho.com/more-stars-attend-baby-lifelines-red-carpet-event-for-you-me-and-him/ https://www.blogtorwho.com/breaking-news-christopher-eccleston-headlines-london-film-and-comic-con/ https://www.blogtorwho.com/doctorwho-series-9-soundtrack-out-27th-april-pre-orders-live/ https://www.blogtorwho.com/review-the-enemy-of-the-world-special-edition-dvd/

The fourteenth episode of the BlogtorWhoCast features a discussion about Christopher Eccleston. With Mat unwell, Bedwyr and Susan soldier on with their brand of Doctor Who related conversation. On the agenda this week is Ninth Doctor actor Christopher Eccleston. Susan begins by teasing her review for his performance of Macbeth for the RSC in Stratford Upon Avon. Bedwyr then shares a quote from Eccleston's recent interview with The Guardian. It is now no longer news that the production of Doctor Who's first series was difficult. Together the pair are able to reflect on the final product seen onscreen during 2005. Despite all the rumoured problems the episodes and the series receive very positive reviews. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/mar/11/christopher-eccleston-macbeths-very-insecure-about-his-masculinity-i-am-most-men-are

Bedwyr, Susan and Mat return with their brand of Doctor Who related conversation. Firstly the team discuss the Season 12 Blu-Ray release. They debate the use of the new Doctor Who logo on the cover, which may be subject to change. This logo has symbolised the new era of Jodie Whittaker but is included on the provisional cover for this set. Mat also raises an interesting point, pondering if the logo will have to be retained should a new production team come in and change it on other merchandise in a few years. Discussion then turns to the stories of Season 12 beginning with 'Robot'. The K1 robot proved a hit for Bedwyr and Susan enjoyed the close connection to the Third Doctor era which had just concluded. 'The Ark in Space' triggers body horror imagery and a comparison with a brutal horror movie franchise. 'The Sontaran Experiment' and 'Revenge of the Cybermen' both receive positivity. Unfortunately, the gap between Cybermen stories means the portrayal of the cyborg monstrosities is flawed. Of course, ‘Genesis of the Daleks’ remains the highlight of the season. The trio also point to the connections to later stories, including tales of the Time War, first established here. Finally, the team ponder which other seasons of Doctor Who they are looking forward to seeing. Early contenders for the next release include Season 6, Season 16 and Season 25. Episode 13 of the BlogtorWhoCast is available to stream and download now from Soundcloud, iTunes and the Apple Podcasts app. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by emailing blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: https://blogtorwho.com/tom-bakers-debut-season-comes-to-blu-ray/

The twelfth episode of the BlogtorWhoCast is now online and features a return to the reviews of Series 10. Bedwyr, Susan and Mat are back with their mix of Doctor Who news and reviews. Firstly the team discuss the Series 3 Blu-Ray steelbook release and subsequent delay. In sadder news the passing of Peter Miles is reflected upon. Unsurprisingly his role as Nyder in 'Genesis of the Daleks' is the standout. For the main event of Episode 12 Team BlogtorWhoCast discuss the Monk trilogy, a series of episodes in Series 10 which encompassed 'Extremis', 'The Pyramid at the End of the World' and 'The Lie of the Land'. Topics for debate include simulations, the portrayal of scientists and how the world will end. The 'fake' regeneration is also mentioned and how the concept of regeneration is now broken. There are also positives with praise for the attempts at trying something fresh with an 'Invasion Earth' story. However, the team admit that things didn't quite come together in these three stories. Show Links: https://blogtorwho.com/preorder-doctor-series-3-blu-ray-steelbook/ https://blogtorwho.com/series-three-steelbook-delayed/ https://blogtorwho.com/peter-miles-doctor-actor-1938-2018/

Unveiled earlier this week was a new Doctor Who logo which brings together Bedwyr, Mat and Susan once again. Each gives their reactions to the short animation that unveiled the logo and the accompanying music. Thoughts on the logo itself are also made, not forgetting the new iconic image of Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor. Moving away from Doctor Who, Mat teases new 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' on radio and Susan gets excited about the Complete Blake's 7 DVD box set release. Discussion then moves to the Premiere Event for new movie 'You, Me and Him' in Birmingham on March 31st. Even more news is provided in the form of forthcoming releases from TITAN Comics, plus the announced comic range for the Thirteenth Doctor. Finally, Bedwyr plugs the eagerly anticipated Big Finish release 'Gallifrey: Time War' and some other titles. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback email blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: https://blogtorwho.com/new-doctor-logo/ https://blogtorwho.com/details-new-doctor-logo/ https://blogtorwho.com/bbc-worldwide-release-special-blakes-7-complete-collection-dvd/ https://blogtorwho.com/join-doctor-stars-birmingham-red-carpet-premiere-david-tennants-new-movie/ https://blogtorwho.com/video-trailer-doctor-lost-dimension-book-one/ https://blogtorwho.com/titan-comics-seventh-doctor-and-ace-to-feature-in-new-mini-series/ https://blogtorwho.com/titan-comics-will-debut-thirteen-doctor-series-fall/ https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/gallifrey-time-war https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/the-churchill-years-volume-02 https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/aliens-among-us-part-3

The tenth episode of the BlogtorWhoCast is now online and covers a real mix of topics. In Mat's absence Bedwyr and Susan soldier on and wrap up some news. Bedwyr reports details of the Special Edition DVD release of 'The Enemy of the World'. Susan then attempts to cover all of David Tennant's upcoming projects hitting screens soon. Finally the two connoisseurs of the classic era of Doctor Who reflect on Sarah Jane Smith and the wonderful Elisabeth Sladen. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback email blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: https://blogtorwho.com/confirmed-special-edition-doctor-enemy-world-available-pre-order/

Bedwyr, Susan and Mat are back to talk all things Torchwood, discussing their first experience of the show, the high spots and the continuing journey on Big Finish audios. They recall their first encounters with the series, discuss the use of Cardiff and the characters that viewers were introduced to. Unsurprisingly, 'Children of Earth' receives particularly rave reviews. 'Cyberwoman' not so much. Bedwyr also shares a story about meeting the 456 itself! Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback by sending an email to blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com Show Links: https://blogtorwho.com/new-original-cast-torchwood-return-big-finishs-torchwood-believe/ https://blogtorwho.com/torchwood-one-machines/

After a hiatus for Christmas and the New Year the opinionated threesome are back and there's nowhere better to start 2018 than with an ending. With the DVD and BluRay due out in the UK on January 22nd, it is a good time to review 'Twice Upon a Time'. Together they discuss all the major talking points; David Bradley's portrayal, the characterisation of the First Doctor, Peter Capaldi's final line. Then they look to the future and it turns out that not everyone was completely clear on Jodie's first line! Finally, the team ponder what the next series of Doctor Who will have to offer and how influential the TARDIS could be. Show Links: https://blogtorwho.com/doctor-who-twice-upon-a-time-dvd-release-date/ Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/BlogtorWhoCast Email blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com

The band are back together again! Bedwyr, Mat and Susan have finally put down their copies of Big Finish's The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Volume 2, which will be discussed in a future instalment, and return to their review of episodes from Series 10. Next in their reviews is 'Oxygen'. Together they debate the value of making The Doctor appear vulnerable, sacrifices and political commentaries in Doctor Who. In a typical meander away from the main topic, there is also a discussion about Clara's death in 'Face the Raven' with Bedwyr and Susan having conflicting viewpoints on the subject. There is also a major spoiler for 'Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle' so skip that bit if required. Keep up to date with the BlogtorWhoCast by following @BlogtorWhoCast on Twitter. Share your feedback email blogtorwhocast@dt-forum.com

Bedwyr and Susan are reunited with Mat and together the trio discuss the Thirteenth Doctor's costume, the sad passing of Dudley Simpson and Star Cops. The main event of the show however is a debate on the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler in preparation for The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Volume 2, due out this month. Show links: https://blogtorwho.com/jodie-whittaker-new-costume-13th-doctor/ https://blogtorwho.com/dudley-simpson-doctor-who-composer-1922-2017/

With Mat still missing presumed watching Doctor Who, Bedwyr and Susan attempt to hold the fort and open with the very sad news of Paddy Russell's passing. Together they reflect on her work and the legacy of the first woman to direct a Doctor Who story. Susan also provides some news coming out of MCM London Comic Con concerning the Titan comic range. Finally the duo review 'Knock Knock' from Series 10.

In Mat's absence Bedwyr and Susan round up some of the 2018 releases announced by Big Finish. This includes adventures of River Song, the Time War reaching Gallifrey and the return of Jenny the Doctor's Daughter. The pair then review 'Thin Ice' as The Doctor and Bill head back into Earth's history. Bedwyr even shares a story from the production which you probably won't have heard anywhere else before! Show links: https://blogtorwho.com/big-finish-river-song-meets-fourth-doctor-2018/ https://blogtorwho.com/big-finish-master-ace-time-war/ https://blogtorwho.com/big-finish-jenny-return/

Bedwyr, Mat and Susan fight off sleep deprivation to discuss the latest Doctor Who casting news and talk about the format that Series 11 will take. Once that news is properly dealt with the team then review the Series 10 episode 'Smile' and praise the Emojibots, the Valencia locations and the blossoming relationship between The Twelfth Doctor and Bill Potts. For more information on this week's big news visit: https://blogtorwho.com/breaking-series-11-companions-confirmed/

Bedwyr, Mat and Susan return to talk about the Shada DVD release, the story run by The Mirror newspaper regarding the new series and update you on Christopher Eccleston's ventures into Shakespeare. They also review 'The Pilot' and discuss Bill Potts, The Doctor and puddles. Links: https://blogtorwho.com/tom-baker-lala-ward-complete-doctor-shada/ https://blogtorwho.com/opinion-history-proves-new-boss-change/

Episode 1: A Thirteenth Doctor Special A brand new podcast from BlogtorWho.com hosted by Bedwyr Gullidge, Susan Hewitt and Mat Greenfield. The trio discuss the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor and some of the latest news stories from the world of Doctor Who. NOTE: This was recorded a couple of weeks ago!