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Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #1087 - Circuit Broken

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 123:07


It's the end, but the Circuit has been prepared for! Big Finish concludes the Fugitive Doctor's multi-month, multi-platform saga with audio play Full Circuit and Short Circuits, a couple of audiobooks. Plus "The Satan Pit" hits movie theatres on November 23, the BFI hosts a Blake's 7 Series 3 event, the usual Timelash nonsense continues apace and the one, the only David J. Howe graces us with an interview about all manner of Telos Publishing goings-on!  Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon BFI Blake's 7 Series 3 event BBC announces The Satan Pit: Extended Movie Cut in cinemas November 23; tickets on sale Sept 26 BBC Expected To Announce TV & Radio Network Closures Next Week Matt Brittin: BBC cannot guarantee any programme or channel will exist forever Big Finish: Doctor Who – Circuit Breaker: Full Circuit now available Big Finish: Doctor Who – Circuit Breaker concludes with Short Circuits Big Finish: The Death and Life of River Song: River and Rory due Feb 2027 The Whoniverse Show with Peter Davison and Janet Fielding The Works of Steven Moffat (Screen Storytellers) due Feb 18, 2027 Great British Bake Off "regeneration" apes Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa nominated for Scottish BAFTA Audience Award Flight into Danger – The Story of the Original Airplane! (extended version) The Timelash Sep 27 – Oct 3 Interview: David J Howe

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Willard & Dibs
Full Show - September 24, 2026

Willard & Dibs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 183:03


In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley start the show with San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir to discuss his season, Raheem Morris simplifying the defense, his flight to Australia in Week 1, Brock Purdy's rise to starting QB, and the Big Finish. Willard and Dibs also ask themselves and the listeners: why is the national media suddenly paying more attention to Purdy? In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy's recent surge in NFL chatter. Is Purdy a top 5 QB in the NFL? Also, the Giants claimed right-hander Camilo Doval off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Doval came through the Giants system, and they traded him last season.  In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy's recent surge in NFL chatter. They also break down the 49ers' fullback Kyle Juszczyk's fine after celebrating a touchdown. Later, they Fade the Dibbers on Thursday Night Fooball. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs replay the interview from 49ers' DB Deommodore Lenoir. They also continue discussing Brock Purdy and the best quarterback options for the New York Giants.

Willard & Dibs
Hour 1: How Deommodore Lenoir Differs Raheem Morris' Defense From Robert Saleh's

Willard & Dibs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 38:03


In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley start the show with San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir to discuss his season, Raheem Morris simplifying the defense, his flight to Australia in Week 1, Brock Purdy's rise to starting QB, and the Big Finish. Willard and Dibs also ask themselves and the listeners: why is the national media suddenly paying more attention to Purdy?

Willard & Dibs
Deommodore Lenoir on Brock Purdy: I Always Thought He Was One of the Top QBS

Willard & Dibs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 26:26


Mark Willard and Dan Dibley start the show with San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir to discuss his season, Raheem Morris simplifying the defense, his flight to Australia in Week 1, Brock Purdy's rise to starting QB, and the Big Finish.

Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast
Episode #539: Shake-Who?

Five(ish) Fangirls Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 81:15


It's birthday tradition time once again at Five(ish) Fangirls! Every year, one of us gets to choose a favorite Doctor Who audio adventure from Big Finish Productions, and this time it's Holly's turn. Her selection is Time of the Daleks, the very first release in Big Finish's Monthly Range. Join us as we revisit this landmark audio adventure featuring the Eighth Doctor, discuss its place in Doctor Who history, and share our thoughts on Daleks, time travel, and the beginnings of Big Finish's long-running legacy. Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FiveishFangirls #FiveishFam    TIME STAMPS 00:00:13 Intro 00:04:35 News 00:27:28 Feedback 00:41:59 Time of the Daleks 01:16:41 Closing Thoughts 01:18:56 Outro Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Earth Station Who – The ESO Network
Doctor Who: Age of Chaos Review | Colin Baker's Sixth Doctor Comic Adventure

Earth Station Who – The ESO Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 49:05


The Sixth Doctor jumps from the television screen to the comic-book page as the Earth Station Who crew takes a trip back to the 1990s to review Doctor Who: Age of Chaos, the special graphic novel written by Sixth Doctor actor Colin Baker! Published by Marvel UK, Age of Chaos sends the Sixth Doctor on a colorful and chaotic adventure that expands the world of Classic Doctor Who beyond the television series. The crew dives into the story, artwork, characters, and wonderfully distinctive personality of Colin Baker's Doctor while discussing what makes this comic an interesting piece of Doctor Who history. How does Colin Baker handle writing for his own Doctor? Does the Sixth Doctor translate well from television to comics? And where does Age of Chaos fit into the larger world of Doctor Who comics and expanded-universe adventures? Grab your sonic screwdriver, straighten that gloriously loud coat, and join Earth Station Who as we turn the pages of one of the Sixth Doctor's most unusual adventures! Subscribe to Earth Station Who for weekly reviews, classic serial discussions, Big Finish audio adventures, interviews, and everything happening in the Whoniverse! DragonCon https://dragoncon.org If you'd like to leave feedback or a comment, feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com DoctorWho #AgeOfChaos #SixthDoctor #ColinBaker #DoctorWhoComics #ClassicDoctorWho #EarthStationWho #DoctorWhoPodcast #MarvelUK #Whovian #TARDIS

The Big Finish Podcast
Big Finish Podcast 2026-09-18 Breaker Breaker

The Big Finish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026


Nick and Benji present… The Chat: The Channel Islands, accents and fibbers. Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker - Full Circuit. Preview: Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker - Short Circuits: Battleships.

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #1085 - Bayeux Tapestry Fanfic

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 62:44


A light week of Doctor Who related banter as we soldier through continued Circuit Breaker fun, speculate wildly about the upcoming Blakes 7 Series 3 Collection that was officially announced this past week, the usual Big Finish cover art overexamination, and a travel back through the years via The Timelash! Forwards to the Past, or something! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Circuit Breaker: Kaleidoscope review Blake's 7 Series 3 Collection announced Frontios Black Archive book due Oct 6 The Reality War – 2005-2025: How the Doctor Who Revival Transformed Television coming Oct 26 Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Fourth Doctor Adventures: A New Occupation released Big Finish: Dark Gallifrey: The Decayed Master – Part Three released Big Finish: Halloween and Christmas collections due Oct 2026 and Dec 2026, respectively Big Finish audio novels The Missing Hour, due Oct 2026, and The Bath Chronicles, due Jan 2027 The Timelash

Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV
S7 E12 - Only Available on Planes

Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 72:50 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailToo Hot For TV continue to celebrate 40 years of Trial of a Timelord, as Dylan is joined by Mark Rawlins to look at two Big Finish stories featuring the Valeyard. First up its Trial of the Valeyard by Alan Barnes and Mike Maddox, then its the Bernice Summerfield Every Dark Thought.

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The Big Finish Podcast
Big Finish Podcast 2026-09-11 Five Cops

The Big Finish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026


Nick and Benji present... The Chat: CDs, Trigger Point, 'fife' and 'clique'. Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Doctor Who: The Fifth Doctor: Shock and Awe: Lair of the Voltaxa. Also Available: Star Cops: Conflict.

Traveling the Vortex
Forgotten Incarnations - 'Coda - The Final Act' Review

Traveling the Vortex

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 8:43


Glenn reviews 'Coda - The Final Act', a reality‑bending finale that brings the Fugitive Doctor and the War Doctor to the world of Coda, where hidden forces push two forgotten incarnations toward a mythic confrontation. The Final Act delivers a bold, emotional close to Big Finish's Once and Future saga, powered by standout performances from Jo Martin and Jonathan Carley. A fierce, anniversary‑scale adventure that celebrates the Doctor's most mysterious corners.

The Ben and Skin Show
College Football Name Game Part 2

The Ben and Skin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 11:45 Transcription Available


The Big Finish of our 2026 College Football Name Game

Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV
S7 E11 - Science Fiction Out The Wazoo

Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 74:04 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThis month Too Hot For TV celebrates 40 years of Trial of Timelord. On this episode Dylan is joined by Luke Sims-Jenkins to discuss the Missing Adventure 'Millennial Rites' by Craig Hinton and Big Finish audio and 'Antidote to Oblivion' by Philip Martin. 

The Big Finish Podcast
Big Finish Podcast 2026-09-04 Occupation Master

The Big Finish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026


Nick and Benji present... The Chat: Telegraph article. Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Fourth Doctor: A New Occupation - Daughter of Destruction. Also Available: Dark Gallifrey - The Decayed Master Part 3.

The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories

S3.1 The Collecting*The young ones would appear strange on most days, but tonight they draw no notice. Tonight is the night of the collecting, and it is the one night of the year when the young ones move about in peace.*Written by Cassandra Daucus (https://linktr.ee/residualdreaming)Narrated by Georgia Cook (https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/)Produced by Georgia Triantafyllopoulou (https://www.instagram.com/audiogeekgr )With music by Guided meditation (https://freemusicarchive.org/)And Kirk Osamayo (http://www.kirkosamayo.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Soundly And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Matt Seff Barnes (https://www.mattseffbarnes.com/) Joshua Boucher is our story programmer.Jasmine Arch manages our community. Mary Pastrano helps orchestrate the chaos. And the show would collapse into static and screams without the ongoing work of Karl Hughes, Georgia Triantafyllopoulou, and James Barnett — AKA Jimmy Horrors.**Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, M. R. James, Shirley Jackson, Robert Aickman, and a ton of fan fiction, Cassandra Daucus (she/her) writes soft horror and dark romance. She is intrigued by how the human mind responds to the unknown, and also enjoys a good gross-out. Her story "Teething" is published in Ooze: Little Bursts of Body Horror, edited by Ruth Anna Evans, and she has also published drabbles in Trembling With Fear and Hungry Shadow Press's Deadly Drabble Tuesday. Cassandra lives outside of Philadelphia with her family and three cats. She tweets at @residualdreamin and her website is https://residualdreaming.com/****Georgia Cook is an illustrator and writer from London. She has written for publications such as Baffling, Vastarien Lit, and Flame Tree press, as well as the Doctor Who range with Big Finish. She can be found on twitter at @georgiacooked and on her website at https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/**Join TOS+ to access over 90 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver**The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don't change it. Don't sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 554 | Showed no fear, she'd seen the thing

Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 27:51


In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - Vampire Weekend Phil & Scott turn on the wireless and listen to Vampire Weekend, starring Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor and Mandip Gill as Yaz in the first Thirteenth Doctor audio adventure from Big Finish. The pair of them discuss the Doctor and Yaz's relationship and which did it better, the TV or audio?  And of course, they try to avoid spoilers throughout! Also, in Omega's Tat Corner, there is Funko Pop tat that may just be available in time for Christmas. Show Links: Big Finish - The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures - Vampire Weekend Funko Pop - New Figures Contact us: Bluesky: @whoshepodcast.bsky.social X/Twitter: @Whos_He_Podcast Threads: @doctor_who_whos_he_podcast Facebook: www.facebook/groups/whoshepodcast Email: whoshepodcast@yahoo.co.uk  

Trap One: A Doctor Who Podcast
Aegis & The Hallamshire Incident

Trap One: A Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 70:48


Thank you for downloading the Trap One Podcast. On this episode Dan, Melvin, Jeff & Jim discuss two episodes of Big Finish's Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Aegis & The Hallamshire Incident. You can hear Jim and Jeff on the What's in the Box podcast here. You can purchase the Thirteenth Doctor Adventures from Big Finish here. 

The Big Finish Podcast
Big Finish Podcast 2026-08-28 Reality River

The Big Finish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026


Nick and Benji present... The Chat: Weather and tv update. Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: The Death and Life of River Song: War Widow - The Reality Director.

The Doctor Who Podcast
The DWP Echo Chamber #35 – …ish

The Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 21:38


Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this final edition of Series , James and Michele talk about …ish by Phil Pascoe, released in August 2002 – the thirty fifth story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy …ish from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #1082 - Quietly Not Happening

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 94:05


Despite the continuing lull in Doctor Who content we've got a bumper crop of stuff to talk about this week, including a missing episodes saga of sorts from Steven with many twists, turns, and 3/4" U-Matic tapes! the ever-present Circuit Breaker (except in Canada, more on that within), Mark Gatiss predicting the Doctor Who tender "quietly won't happen," the official launch of the Pondcast featuring Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, and the return of our look back at the week in the history of Doctor Who, namely – The Timelash!  Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Circuit Breaker: Don't Blink! Circuit Breaker: The Three Witches (part of updated Time Lord Fairy Tales) released on August 20 Circuit Breaker: The Three Witches comes out Feb 23 in Canada Mark Gatiss predicts Doctor Who's tender "quietly won't happen": 'It's time for a break' BBC bosses headlining Mipcom Doctor Who Magazine 633 David Tennant interview excerpt on official Doctor Who website Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill officially launched Pondcast Big Finish: The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: The Second Death of the Daleks released Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor and Rani coming August 2027 Big Finish: Dark Gallifrey: The Decayed Master available now Big Finish: The War Master: Deeds Without Name due Oct 2026 Big Finish to republish Radio Times specials celebrating Doctor Who's 10th and 20th anniversaries How (Not) to Film in Cars by Rachel Talalay Doctor Who: Corruption of the Daleks graphic novel coming October 20 Chromakey Magazine subscription offer The Timelash

Doctor Who: The Alhambra Podcast
EP 406: David Tennant to Relaunch as The Doctor or The Valeyard? Who Wants Billie Piper's Doctor Audio Dramas?

Doctor Who: The Alhambra Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 44:27


Welcome to The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, with real Doctor Who fans, sharing their real Doctor Who opinions. Discussing but not limited to new and classic Doctor Who, Big Finish audios, latest DW and BF news, and much more! In this podcast, Brett goes solo! We talk Billie Piper and more 9th Doctor Adventures, Who Would be Interested in Billie Piper's "Doctor" in Big Finish Audio Dramas? Then we conclude by looking at the David Tennent Returning to Doctor Who to Relaunch it or perhaps he could do something very Valyarde-like with the proper showrunner! Thank you for listening and downloading!  In This Episode.... Introduction and Synopsis for Episode 406 - 00:00:00 Billie Piper Returns to Big Finish for More Audios? - 00:01:26 Who Wants Billie Piper as The Doctor? - 00:04:41 David Tennant Returns to Relaunch?- 00:21:05 Contact Info & Copyright - 00:43:02 *** We would love to hear from you!    Email: alhambraaudio@gmail.com DM on Twitter to the podcast @AlhambraPodcast.   Thanks again for listening and downloading! Cult Box Article:  https://www.bigfinish.com/collections/v/jumping-on-points Stay tuned for the up and coming podcasts regarding Our Monthly Big Finish reviews, Audio Commentary, Retro-Reviews, and much more! Chapter Markers for the Podcast were created using Forecast, the podcast MP3 post-production tool designed, developed, and used by professional podcasters. It's also FREE! https://overcast.fm/forecast Waves is the world's leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets. If you're looking at picking up any plugins, please click the link below https://www.waves.com/r/753086 If you want to listen to Liam's difiniative Doctor Who Flux review and breakdown, check out this link to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Vdrx4jgdaI8

Earth Station Who – The ESO Network
Destiny of the Daleks: The Fourth Doctor, Romana II & the Return of Davros

Earth Station Who – The ESO Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 55:33


The Daleks are back—and unfortunately for the universe, they've found Davros! This week on Earth Station Who, the crew travels back to 1979 to review the Fourth Doctor classic “Destiny of the Daleks,” starring the legendary Tom Baker and marking Lalla Ward's debut as the newly regenerated Romana II. The Doctor and Romana arrive on a seemingly dead planet that turns out to be a very familiar place: Skaro, home of the Daleks. But the Doctor's oldest enemies aren't alone. Locked in a seemingly endless war with the robotic Movellans, the Daleks have returned to Skaro searching for their creator, Davros, hoping his twisted genius can finally give them the advantage they need. Join the Earth Station Who crew as we break down all four episodes, from Tom Baker and Lalla Ward's instantly entertaining chemistry to the return of Davros, the wonderfully disco-era Movellans, and, of course, plenty of Dalek mayhem. How does Destiny of the Daleks hold up more than four decades later, and is it truly worthy of its place in Classic Doctor Who history? Grab your sonic screwdriver, watch out for Daleks, and whatever you do, don't get into a fashion contest with a Movellan. Subscribe to Earth Station Who for weekly reviews, classic serial discussions, Big Finish audio adventures, interviews, and everything happening in the Whoniverse! DragonCon https://dragoncon.org Time Stamp 0:00:00 Show Open 0:07:32 Destiny of the Daleks Review 0:45:11 Show Close If you'd like to leave feedback or a comment, feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com #DoctorWho #DestinyOfTheDaleks #FourthDoctor #TomBaker #Daleks #Davros #ClassicDoctorWho #EarthStationWho #SciFiPodcast #GeekPodcast #DoctorWhoFans #Whoniverse #ClassicWho #ModernWho

The Doctor's Beard Podcast
These Aren't the Time Lords You're Looking For - "Doctor Who and the Daleks and the Seven Keys to Doomsday"

The Doctor's Beard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 58:04


Note: This is a hiatus episode, originally a Patreon Exclusive, airing on the main feed during the break between Classic and New Who. Love the podcast? Consider joining us on Patreon for early access to episodes, exclusive content, and the option to commission your own Doctor Who story.  When Budget Constraints Force an Impossible Choice In 1974, the BBC wanted a stage play featuring Doctor Who. Terrence Dicks was brought in to write it. But immediately, a problem emerged: they had money for either John Pertwee (still playing the Doctor on television) or the Daleks. They couldn't afford both. The choice seemed obvious to everyone involved—go with the Daleks. They would draw the audiences. After all, kids coming to see a Doctor Who stage play wanted to see the show's most famous villains. So Pertwee stayed on television, and a new actor named Trevor Martin became the Doctor on stage. A Regeneration Scene Every Single Night At the beginning of every performance, the audience witnessed something unique: they saw the ailing Third Doctor (Pertwee's costume, a white wig, his back to the audience) collapse on stage. Above them, a giant screen showed John Pertwee's face slowly morphing via projected slides into Trevor Martin's face. While the audience watched that transformation, Martin was on the stage floor removing the wig and revealing himself as the new Doctor. It was meta theater decades before the term became common—the audience became part of the story. A Short Run Cut Even Shorter by History The play premiered December 16, 1974, in London. It received decent reviews, but it was underfunded and ultimately lost money. A planned national tour never happened. Why? The production coincided with the height of IRA bombing threats in London. Theater districts were evacuated. Performances were canceled. Bomb scares shut down entire neighborhoods. In the end, the threats and closures cost the production far more than lack of audience interest ever could. Lost Media, Lost History Unlike the BBC television productions, which had photographers documenting them for posterity (leading to the famous Tele-Snaps), no one filmed or even photographed the stage play in any systematic way. The sets, the Dalek designs (which were reportedly different from both TV and movie versions), the TARDIS interior, the lighting design—all of it exists only in the memories of those who saw it and the words of the script. No one bothered to record it for posterity. By contrast, the 1989 stage production "The Ultimate Adventure" (with Pertwee and later Colin Baker) was filmed and preserved. In the 1970s, apparently the thought never occurred to anyone. A Casting Callback You Might Not Expect Trevor Martin, the stage Doctor, had previously appeared in Doctor Who television—he was one of the three Time Lords who banished Patrick Troughton to Earth in "The War Games." So he wasn't unknown to Doctor Who production. More interestingly, Wendy Padbury (Zoe from the Second Doctor era) played Jenny in the original stage production. For the 2008 Big Finish audio adaptation, her daughter Charlie Hayes played Jenny, creating a direct lineage from the original theatrical performance to the modern audio drama. The 2008 Adaptation: A Faithful Recreation of an Unseen Original Terrence Dicks was brought in to adapt his own 34-year-old script for Big Finish. The producer John Ainsworth asked if Dicks wanted to make changes. Dicks said no—he tightened a few things for pacing, but the dialogue and structure remained essentially what he wrote for the stage. For the audio, they brought Trevor Martin back to reprise his role. They also brought in Nicholas Briggs to voice the earlier regeneration of the Doctor (the Pertwee version briefly heard at the top). Questions of Canonicity That May Never Be Answered Unlike Peter Cushing's film Doctors, who exist in an alternate universe and were later acknowledged in New Who, the stage Doctor and this play exist in a strange limbo. The play was never televised. It's not part of the main canon. Trevor Martin and this incarnation don't appear in anniversary specials. When the Thirteenth Doctor sees echoes of previous incarnations in "The Power of the Doctor," this Doctor isn't among them. So where does he fit? Nowhere official. He's canon in the same way Big Finish's licensed audio productions are canon—for those who accept them as such, and for no one else. A Story That Desperately Wants to Be Seen, Not Heard Both hosts find themselves wrestling with the same fundamental problem: Doctor Who works best as a visual medium. Listening to a stage play script without knowing what the production looked like—how they solved the problem of the TARDIS materializing and dematerializing on stage, how they managed Dalek movement in a live theater setting, what the alien planet actually looked like—creates a void of imagination that the audio alone can't fill. The hosts spend considerable time wondering about these production details rather than focusing on the story itself. An Interesting Question That's Never Been Asked One conversation point emerges that becomes surprisingly fascinating: has there ever been a female Dalek? In 60 years of Doctor Who—television, audio, novels, comics—no one has ever given a Dalek a female voice. During this adaptation, Jenny (a female character) ends up inside a Dalek casing and must speak with the Dalek modulation. For the first time in Who history, listeners hear what a female Dalek sounds like. The hosts wonder why this idea has never been explored in official productions, and discuss what an "Empress Dalek" might mean for Dalek mythology. Production Details: Original Stage Play Premiere: December 16, 1974 (London) Writer: Terrence Dicks Original Director: Mick Hughes Original Cast: Trevor Martin (the Doctor), Wendy Padbury (Jenny), various supporting actors Reason for Short Run: IRA bombing threats and theater closures in London; planned national tour canceled Big Finish Audio Adaptation: October 2008 Audio Director: John Ainsworth Audio Cast: Trevor Martin (reprising the Doctor from 1974), Charlie Hayes (Jenny, daughter of original Jenny actress Wendy Padbury), Nicholas Briggs (Pertwee's Doctor in voiceover) Runtime: Presented in two parts (~50 minutes, ~30 minutes) Status: Not considered canon to main Doctor Who timeline; exists as a Big Finish exclusive Budget: £5,000 (estimated for original stage production) Surviving Documentation: Script only; no film, video, or systematic photography of the original production Key Discussion Points: The forced choice between Pertwee and the Daleks, and why the Daleks won The nightly regeneration scene as audience participation theater Why no one recorded or photographed the original stage production The impact of IRA bombing threats on the production's survival How Trevor Martin's previous Doctor Who appearance affects viewing of this role The significance of Wendy Padbury's daughter playing Jenny in the audio Why a female Dalek voice is notable and why it's never been done before The story vs. the production: what we're missing by only having audio The canonicity question and how it differs from Peter Cushing's Doctor Who films Whether the play would have continued if it had been financially successful Coming Up Next: Monday (Patreon Exclusive): We discuss "Lux" from the Ncuti Gatwa era. Jim handles narration. Wednesday (Patreon Exclusive): Music, Memory TARDIS, and comics including a story from the Doctor Who Annual from 1966 featuring "Mission for Duh." Friday (Patreon Early) / Saturday (Main Feed): Season 17 premiere, "Destiny of the Daleks" (four-parter)—Tom Baker's penultimate season begins.  #DoctorWho #SevenKeysToDoomsday #TrevorMartin #TerenceDicks #ClassicWho #StagePlay #BigFinish #1974 #TheaterHistory #DoctorWhoPodcast #WildernessYears

The Big Finish Podcast
Big Finish Podcast 2026-08-21 Eleventh Reunion

The Big Finish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026


Nick and Benji present... The Chat: Weather, The Sixth Doctor and Justin Richards. Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Eleventh Doctor Adventures: Tyranny of the Judoon. Also available: The Sixth Doctor Adventures: Save the Date.

The Doctor Who Podcast
The DWP Echo Chamber #34 – Spare Parts

The Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 30:32


Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this edition, James and Michele talk about Spare Parts by Marc Platt, released in July 2002 – the thirty fourth story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Spare Parts from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Click HERE for the full-length version of We Will Survive by the lovely Mr Ashley Frieze – you have been warned! Enjoy the show!

The Ben and Skin Show
This Made Us Laugh: Laughs From the Don Nelson Funeral

The Ben and Skin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 6:47 Transcription Available


Some funny things that happened at the Don Nelson funeral, make sure to listen to The Big Finish for more stories from Ben and Skin's trip to his funeral. 

Staggering Stories Podcast
Staggering Stories Podcast #504: Darwin Trek

Staggering Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 86:43


Adam J Purcell, Jay Doran, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the Big Finish audioplay Doctor Who: Bloodtide and the first three episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Season 4, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically: 00:00 – Intro and theme tune. 01:09 — Welcome! 02:04 – […]

The Doctor Who Podcast
The Doctor Who Podcast #426 – Ashley Who?!

The Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 50:01


Welcome to Episode 426 of the Doctor Who Podcast! Join Drew as we (finally) formally welcome Ashley to the DWP Campervan. And of course, they get stuck into irreverent Doctor Who geekery from the outset. For those of you that don’t know, Ashley has been providing the DWP with witty-ditties for the show, and songs for Big Finish stories The Echo Chamber – goodness knows how many he has composed to date, but it’s a lot! Enjoy the show.

Power of 3
556: Borna Matosic - The Twelfth Doctor Adventures

Power of 3

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 101:59


The final part of the current box set of Twelfth Doctor Adventures from Big Finish is out this week. We meet musician Borna Matosic - the first Croatian/German to feature on our podcast - to discuss his work on the series. Plus, we review the first five episodes of this run, with guest co-conspirator Kat, from the Says Who podcast.

Doctor Who: The Alhambra Podcast
EP 405: Chibnall Not Embarrassed by Era | Blu-ray's and Missing Episodes | Twelfth Doctor Chronicles Review

Doctor Who: The Alhambra Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 97:35


Welcome to The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, with real Doctor Who fans, sharing their real Doctor Who opinions. Discussing but not limited to new and classic Doctor Who, Big Finish audios, latest DW and BF news, and much more! In this podcast, Brett, Legeon and Liam discuss the Doctor Who Blurays, Missing Episodes, Animation and Big Finish's Space Security Release. Then some more lost stories and Terrance Dick's script releases. Then we move to Fans' thoughts on the Mutlimedia "Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker" release. Next, we look over Chibnall's 2025 comments about "Not Being Embarrassed by his Era." We conclude the podcast with Liam and Legeon reviewing Big Finish Releases: Star Cops & The Twelfth Doctor Chronicles Weekly Release from Big Finish. Thank you for listening and downloading!  In This Episode.... Introduction and Synopsis for Episode 405 - 00:00:00 Doctor Who Bluray & Big Finish's Space Security Story- 00:08:03 Lost Stories, Terrance Dicks & Lost Story Books - 00:31:05 Doctor Who Fans Chatter About "Circuit Breakers" series - 00:43:39 Chibnall Not Embarrassed by his Era? - 00:54:33 Legeon's Big Finish: Star Cops - Review- 01:08:07 Liam's Big Finish: Twelfth Doctor Chronicles - Review - 01:18:16 Contact Info & Copyright - 01:36:31 *** We would love to hear from you!    Email: alhambraaudio@gmail.com DM on Twitter to the podcast @AlhambraPodcast.   Thanks again for listening and downloading! Cult Box Article:  https://www.bigfinish.com/collections/v/jumping-on-points Stay tuned for the up and coming podcasts regarding Our Monthly Big Finish reviews, Audio Commentary, Retro-Reviews, and much more! Chapter Markers for the Podcast were created using Forecast, the podcast MP3 post-production tool designed, developed, and used by professional podcasters. It's also FREE! https://overcast.fm/forecast Waves is the world's leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets. If you're looking at picking up any plugins, please click the link below https://www.waves.com/r/753086 If you want to listen to Liam's difiniative Doctor Who Flux review and breakdown, check out this link to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Vdrx4jgdaI8

The Doctor's Beard Podcast
Johnny Benton's Wilderness Years: The First Professional Spinoff - "Wartime"

The Doctor's Beard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 59:43


Note: This is a hiatus episode, originally a Patreon Exclusive, airing on the main feed during the break between Classic and New Who. Love the podcast? Consider joining us on Patreon for early access to episodes, exclusive content, and the option to commission your own Doctor Who story.  A Producer's Frustration Becomes the First Professional Spinoff In 1988, Keith Barnfather—a producer known for his decades-long "Myth Makers" interview series—had an idea. He wanted to film a third Doctor/Sarah Jane story with John Pertwee and Elizabeth Sladen to prove that high-quality, professional Doctor Who content could be produced independently. He pitched the concept to the BBC, but John Nathan Turner shot it down, claiming the budget would "tarnish the legacy of Doctor Who" and look "cheap and tatty." So Barnfather pivoted. He approached the creators of UNIT and the Brigadier for permission to use Benton and the military organization instead. With BBC blessing, Wartime became the first professionally produced, BBC-authorized independent Doctor Who spinoff—a distinction that makes it canon in a way fan productions cannot be. The Budget, The Cast, The Ambitious Story Shot for just £5,000 (roughly £14,000 in today's money) in Shropshire, Wartime is a 30-minute psychological thriller about Benton confronting ghosts from his past. The crew—including Michael Wisher (the original Davros), John Levine, and Nicholas Briggs—largely worked for expenses only. The production is wholly filmed on location with no studio interiors and proudly proclaims this fact in its credits. The music comes from Mark Ayers, who would soon become the incidental music composer for the McCoy era. But there's a mystery: the original 1988 release may not have included the opening voiceover from Nicholas Courtney. A later 1990s re-release added enhanced video and possibly added Courtney's introduction—or so goes one account. An Actor Stretched Beyond His Range John Levine hadn't played Benton since 1976's "The Android Invasion." Wartime reunites him with the character, but asks him to do something Benton was never asked to do in the televised series: carry a dramatic, psychologically complex story. Over his two decades away, Levine had worked primarily in stage productions. The acting here is uneven—there are moments where genuine effort is visible, but the dialogue often feels hamfisted, and some of Levine's delivery struggles under the weight of the emotional material. The hosts debate whether this was a mistake or whether it explains the story's structure: perhaps Levine himself worked with the writers to create something that would finally let him show dramatic range. Two Stories That Never Quite Merge The narrative splits between two distinct threads: nuclear material is being transported, and the vehicle breaks down in the exact area where Benton grew up. While waiting for repairs, he confronts manifestations of his past—his father, his brother, guilt from a childhood tragedy. But these two storylines remain largely separate. The hosts wonder: was this the intended story, or are we seeing a compromise between what should have been a straightforward political thriller and what became a psychological character piece? The ambient storytelling choices reinforce the surreal nature of the past sequences—including an eerie slow-motion effect applied to the driver's scenes, complete with an unsettling sound design that hints at alien interference without ever confirming it. The Foreboding English Countryside Both hosts find themselves returning to a running theme in British television and film: why is the English countryside always so ominous? There's something about location filming in rural England that transforms familiar landscapes into places of dread. Wartime's Shropshire location captures this perfectly, with genuinely beautiful cinematography serving scenes of mounting psychological unease. A Question of Canonicity and Intention The novelization by Stephen James Walker sets the story in 1990, which raises questions about whether Benton left his post-Doctor Who car lot business to return to UNIT, or whether the Brigadier emerged from retirement. The "unit dating controversy" gains an unwanted new entry with this one authorized production. Additionally, there's no indication the filmmakers intended this as a pilot for a series. It stands alone—a one-off experiment to prove that independent BBC-sanctioned Doctor Who content was possible. What This Inspired Wartime's success (however modest) helped establish the foundation for what would come later: Real Time (the production company) would go on to create "The Stranger" videos, while others in the film community would be emboldened to approach the BBC. The true legacy may be the confidence it gave to fan producers and independent creators, eventually contributing to the ecosystem that would allow Big Finish to eventually dominate Doctor Who audio production. The Mystery of Benton's Emotional Maturity One persistent question: are the apparitions real, supernatural manifestations, or purely psychological? Is this a story set in the Doctor Who universe where strange things genuinely happen, or is this pure character introspection? The ambiguity remains unresolved—which fits the story's intent, but also leaves the viewer uncertain about what universe they're actually in. In a show where the protagonist has fought Daleks and Cybermen, how much can we trust that anything he experiences is purely in his mind? Production Details: Release Date: January 20, 1988 (on VHS) Timing: Between Seasons 24 and 25 of Doctor Who Budget: £5,000 (~£14,000 today) Runtime: Approximately 30 minutes Producers/Writers: Keith Barnfather (producer/director), Andy Lane and Helen Sterling (writers) Notable Cast: John Levine (Benton), Michael Wisher (Benton's father), Nicholas Courtney (voiceover—possibly added later), Nicholas Briggs (soldier) Music: Mark Ayers (pre-McCoy era composition) Shooting Location: Shropshire, England (entirely on location) Status: First BBC-authorized independent professional Doctor Who spinoff Novelization: By Stephen James Walker, set in 1990 Key Discussion Points: Why John Nathan Turner rejected the original Petwee/Sladen concept The logistics of producing professional-grade content on a £5,000 budget Whether Levine was the right actor for this particular story The disconnect between the two narrative threads (thriller vs. psychological drama) Whether the supernatural elements are real or imagined The mystery of Nicholas Courtney's involvement and when it occurred How Wartime influenced future Doctor Who spinoff productions The visual language of the English countryside as a character itself Whether Benton's characterization here aligns with his televised persona What the novelization reveals that the video doesn't explain Coming Up Next: Monday (Patreon Feed): Patreon Exclusive number referenced in episode (music, Memory TARDIS, three comic stories from three different authors—including one from Grant Morrison). Friday (Patreon Early) / Wednesday (Main Feed): "Remembrance of the Daleks" (four-parter)—the 25th Anniversary story. Guest Alan J. Porter joins the discussion. Hashtags: #DoctorWho #Wartime #Benton #UNIT #ClassicWho #IndependentProduction #ProfessionalSpinoff #1988 #JohnLevine #DoctorWhoPodcast #WildernessYears

The Doctor Who Podcast
The DWP Echo Chamber #33.5 – The Maltese Penguin

The Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 21:37


Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this edition, James and Michele talk about The Maltese Penguin by Robert Shearman, a bonus from Big Finish released in July 2002 (not November, as Big Finish say on their website!) and is number thirty three and a half in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy The Maltese Penguin from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #1080 - Rather Smart and Clever

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 75:50


It's the end of an era but the moment has been prepared for as the trailblazing Verity! crew release their final episode capping more than a decade of smart talk about Doctor Who from six awesome ladies. Pay tribute to their work and the community they built, as we do in this episode! Plus Gallifrey One announces Mat Irvine and Waris Hussein as guests, more Circuit Breaker and Big Finish fun, various Kickstarters and neat obscurities, and an interview with Stephen James Walker, the editor of the keenly anticipated Doctor Who Production Diary – The Troughton Years!  Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon The last episode of Verity! Mat Irvine, Waris Hussein announced for Gallifrey One 2027 Projections in Time – Battlefield happening Sep 13 at Riverside Studios, tickets sold out in 10 minutes Circuit Breaker 2 from Titan Comics available now Circuit Breaker: Lost In Time mobile game segment Castling available for a limited time The Six Doctors novelization by Simon Guerrier coming Jan 21, 2027 The Vampire Mutation novelization by Steve Cole coming Mar 4, 2027 The Monster of Fang Rock, featuring Peter Cushing's Doctor, due Sep 2026 from Obverse Books New "lay flat" book-style Blu-ray sets coming November 3 for the Smith, Capaldi, and Whittaker eras Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Second Doctor Adventures: The Haunted Windmill released Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Wings of Steel released Adventures on Bannerman Road kickstarter Just Sarah by Candy Jar Books released Interview: The Doctor Who Production Diary – The Troughton Years Stephen James Walker

Traveling the Vortex
The Division's Shadow: Dead or Alive Reviewed

Traveling the Vortex

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 20:03


Glenn reviews Big Finish's Fugitive Doctor Adventures: Dead or Alive, breaking down Flying Solo, The Junkyard Loop, and Hereafter. Featuring Jo Martin's Fugitive Doctor, Division secrets, Great Vampires, and powerful character arcs, this episode delivers a tight, story‑driven look at one of the most compelling eras in modern Doctor Who audio drama.

Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV
S7 E09 - Torturing Pensioners

Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 74:36 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailIn this episode Dylan is joined by Harry Palmer to look at every Big Finish story released in May 2026.

jodie whittaker pensioners big finish torturing paul mcgann tim foley rufus hound harry palmer mandip gill john dorney gemma whelan frazer hines wendy padbury joseph lidster
Trap One: A Doctor Who Podcast
The First Question & Run Fast, Be Kind

Trap One: A Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 75:40


Thank you for downloading the Trap One Podcast. On this episode Keith, Joumana, Melvin & Mark look at Big Finish's newly cast 11th and 12th Doctors - Miles Taylor and Jon Culshaw respectively - along with their new companions and their inaugral adventures: The First Question and Run Fast, Be Kind.

The Big Finish Podcast
Big Finish Podcast 2026-08-07 Fast Tides

The Big Finish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026


Nick and Benji present... The Chat: Podcast history. Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Dark Tides. Also available: The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Run Fast Be Kind: Duty of Care.

The Doctor Who Podcast
The DWP Echo Chamber #33 – Neverland

The Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 34:40


Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this edition, James and Michele talk about Neverland by Alan Barnes, released in July 2002 and is the thirty third story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Neverland from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #1079 - Brave Heart, Tegan

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 67:21


We're breaking circuits once more as we cover both the new Audiobook Doctor Who: The Deadliest Weapon and preview a new Titan comic in the sprawling saga of Circuit Breaker starring Jo Martin as the Fugitive Doctor! Spoilers: we're enjoying Circuit Breaker! Plus books, Big Finish tomfoolery, more Dalek 63-88 goodies, and Part the Fourth of our Classic Series Commentary for the special edition of "Warriors of the Deep"! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Graeme Harper announced as guest for Gallifrey One 2027 Circuit Breaker: Doctor Who: The Deadliest Weapon released July 30 Doctor Who Circuit Breaker #2 available August 5 from Titan Comics Circuit Breaker Big Finish stories now available for pre-order, due Sep 30 Big Finish: The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: The Beautiful and the Damned available now Big Finish: The Worlds of Doctor Who – Space Security Service: Bret Vyon Lives! available now Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Fifth Doctor Adventures: Shock and Awe due Sep 2026 Colin Baker on The Whoniverse Show The Black Archive :The Invasion by Steve Hatcher due Aug 2026 The Mind of the Doctor: Across the Neurodiverse Universe of Doctor Who available in August Dalek 63-88: The Original Plans for Daleks' Master Plan 3 Film is Fabulous launches Patreon page Tom Chadbon (1946-2026) Duggan by Pip Madeley Commentary Warriors of the Deep Part Four

Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast
Who's He? Podcast 550 | ....and the seas they do roar

Doctor Who: Who's He? Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 33:45


In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - Doctor Who and The Pirates Aha me hearties, Cap'n Phil and Boatswain Scott take to the high seas to bring you a review of Doctor Who and The Pirates from Big Finish, starring Colin Baker as the Doctor and Maggie Stables as Evelyn Smythe.  But there is a very good reason why the lads picked this audio story.  Sadly, the other star of this audio story, Bill Oddie sadly passed away.  Bill Oddie was a legend of British comedy and more known recently for his passion for ornithology and conservation, so the Who's He? Podcast are reviewing this in tribute to him. Also in the news, we also sadly lost Tom Chadbon, Duggan in City of Death and Merdeen in The Mysterious Planet. Contact us: Bluesky: @whoshepodcast.bsky.social X/Twitter: @Whos_He_Podcast Threads: @doctor_who_whos_he_podcast Facebook: www.facebook/groups/whoshepodcast Email: whoshepodcast@yahoo.co.uk

The Big Finish Podcast
Big Finish Podcast 2026-07-31 Haunted Run

The Big Finish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026


Nick and Benji present... The Chat: Summer catch-up. Website and the releases we missed. Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Doctor Who: The Second Doctor Adventures: The Haunted Windmill. Also: Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Wings of Steel.

The Doctor Who Podcast
The DWP Echo Chamber #32 – The Time of the Daleks

The Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 24:54


Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this edition, James and Michele talk about The Time of the Daleks by Justin Richards, released in May 2002 – the thirty second story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy The Time of the Daleks from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Traveling the Vortex
Division's Forgotten Files - 'Doctor Who: Most Wanted' Review

Traveling the Vortex

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 17:30


A sharp, lore‑rich dive into the Fugitive Doctor's first full audio era. In this episode, Glenn reviews Doctor Who: Most Wanted, the three‑story Big Finish box set starring Jo Martin and introducing Alice Krige as the formidable Cosmogon.Across Fast Times, The Legend of Baba Yaga, and The Dimension of Lost Things, this set delivers everything from prison‑break chaos to folklore‑infused sci‑fi to a surreal realm stitched together from lost memories. It's energetic, atmospheric, and packed with character‑driven intrigue that expands the Fugitive Doctor's mythos in bold new directions.

Christ Church
7/26/26 Creed Origins: "The Big Finish" - Revelation 21: 1-4

Christ Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 30:14


Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV
S7 E08 - The Weakest Vlinx

Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 85:36 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailOn this latest episode of Too Hot For TV, Dylan is joined by Mark Harrison to talk about Doctor Who game shows. Together they traverse Dr Who themed episodes of The Weakest Link and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, before taking a look at the Big Finish audio Power Game written by Eddie Robson and featuring the Fifth Doctor, Tegan, Turlough and Kamelion.

The Doctor Who Podcast
The DWP Echo Chamber #31 – Embrace The Darkness

The Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 28:53


Welcome to the latest Series (Series 7 to be precise) of The DWP Echo Chamber!! We are back with a new series of episodes, coming your way each Wednesday for the next few weeks! Hooray! In this edition, James and Michele talk about Embrace The Darkness by Nicholas Briggs, released in April 2002 – the thirty first story in Big Finish’s Main Range. Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Embrace the Darkness from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #1077 - Business Business Business

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 88:42


Do you want to hear about MRAHHH BUSINESS regarding BBC Studios and the BBC's annual report for the better part of an hour? Well, you're going to, along with keen insights into the NHK man prowling Tokyo looking for license fee avoiders, James Bond musings, the continued myth of Christopher Nolan films having minimal CGI and more! Plus exciting Jo Martin sonic screwdriver news, more Big Finish analysis, and the exciting second part of our "Warriors of the Deep" Special Edition Classic Series Commentary with a new, pizazz-filled Myrka! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon BBC Studios Boss Confirms It Will Compete To Become The Next Producer Of 'Doctor Who' Broadcast: BBC Studios revenues stable as profits rise BBC Boss Says 'Doctor Who' Disruption Is Opportunity For Creative Regeneration BBC 2026 Annual Report released BBC License Fee Payers Plummet By Half A Million How BBC Studios' CEO Thinks About Mega-Mergers Reshaping the Media Landscape New Fugitive Doctor sonic scredriver unveiled, will debut in "The Kaleidoscope" book Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker producer confirms why Fugitive Doctor has a sonic screwdriver after fan confusion Circuit Breaker #1 on Hoopla Doctor Who on Pop Culture Jeopardy Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: The Second Death released Big Finish: Doctor Who – Rutans vs Sontarans: Peace at Last released Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Second Doctor Adventures: The Haunted Windmill due August 2026 Commentary Warriors of the Deep Part Two

Earth Station Who – The ESO Network
Every Modern Doctor's Definitive Episode | Ranking the Best Doctor Who Stories

Earth Station Who – The ESO Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 132:42


What is the definitive episode for every Modern Doctor? Join the Earth Station Who Podcast as the crew welcomes back author R. Alan Siler to conclude this exciting two-part discussion, debating the single story that best defines each incarnation of the Doctor from Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor through Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor. From unforgettable adventures and iconic companions to career-defining performances and game-changing moments in Doctor Who, the panel explores which episodes best capture the heart, personality, and legacy of each modern Time Lord. Expect lively debate, fan-favorite picks, surprising choices, and plenty of Whovian fun as the conversation wraps up. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the modern era of Doctor Who, this episode is packed with thoughtful discussion, deep fandom, and plenty of reasons to revisit some of the greatest episodes of the revived series. Subscribe to Earth Station Who for weekly reviews, classic serial discussions, Big Finish audio adventures, interviews, and everything happening in the Whoniverse! Modern Musicology https://modernmusicology1.podbean.com/ Kozmic Press https://kozmicpress.com/ Time Stamp 0:00:00 Show Open 0:04:38 Classic Doctor Who Definitive Episodes (Doctors 9 – 15) 2:02:33 Show Close If you'd like to leave feedback or a comment, feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com DoctorWho #EarthStationWho #Whovian #DoctorWhoPodcast #TimeLord #TARDIS #BBCDoctorWho #NcutiGatwa #DavidTennant #MattSmith #PeterCapaldi #JodieWhittaker #ChristopherEccleston #RAlanSiler #SciFiPodcast #GeekPodcast #DoctorWhoFans #Whoniverse #ClassicWho #ModernWhoSpecial Guest: R Alan Siler.

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast
TDP 1486: Planet Krynoid: Survivors (Planet Krynoid 2) REVIEW

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 10:20


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE Written By: Jonathan S Powell, Georgia Cook, Jonathan Morris Starring: Paul McGann, Tamsin Greig, Nicola Walker Duration: 221 minutes Colony Sunlight has been destroyed, ravaged by a ruthlessly aggressive galactic weed known only as the Krynoid. As the planet turns cold, sinister forces descend on the surface, and time runs out for the scattered survivors. Could salvation lie a hundred years ago - with a Doctor, a MedTech and a big blue box? 2.1 The Hunt by Jonathan S Powell Blackmailed by the unscrupulous Raynor Cross, Sunlight survivors Tiro Hart and Letty Hodan must battle the icy remains of the life they left behind. But they are not the only ones with their sights set on a pod. 2.2 The Harrow by Georgia Cook Nobody knows what really happened to Station One, Verdana's first, doomed colony. But after materialising in the path of a Krynoid, the Doctor and Liv are about to find out. 2.3 The Harvest by Jonathan Morris When a band of survivors reach a mysterious settlement, they are promised food, shelter and harmony. But deliverance in Greenhaven comes at a price - and Father Nature is ready to collect. This release will have a limited CD pressing of 1000 copies. On making her Big Finish debut, Tamsin Greig said: "This is my first audio Doctor Who - it's amazing how it's taken so long for Big Finish to ask me! Amesus Vail is on this distant planet and is pretty stressed with the isolation, the abandonment and having to keep this show on the road. If you go green on this planet, you're dying - it's a lovely inversion!" Producer, director and writer Jonathan S Powell said: "I'm thrilled to be back on the Krynoid homeworld for three more terrifying tales set soon after the events of Nightfall. Our scattered survivors are running on borrowed time in the present, while the Doctor and Liv battle another Krynoid incursion a hundred years before. "I'm especially delighted with the performers we've brought into the series this time around, not least the enormously talented Tamsin Greig in her Big Finish debut as Overseer Amesus Vail. Alongside Tamsin and our returning survivors, listeners will be treated to star turns from Karl Theobald and Simon Kane as a pair of deluded monster hunters, Juliet Aubrey as a ruthless executive, and Angus Wright as a fanatical plant-loving priest, who harks back more than a little to Harrison Chase. That's not to mention Paul McGann and Nicola Walker as the always dependable Eighth Doctor and Liv. "There's so much to enjoy here, and more story yet to be told - if anyone survives, that is." Writer Georgia Cook said: "I love the myriad of different ways that the Krynoid can be a monster. There's the body horror aspect, the transformative aspect, and it can just eat you! And then, it can also control you through your mind. So it's kind of a triple threat! With my story, I remember the producer Jon saying, minimal body horror, we're focusing on the horror of the plants as monsters in their own right. "Writing for the Eighth Doctor and Liv was great fun, because I've not written for those two before. Liv is such a steely personality and really can be in charge. Even with the Doctor gone, she can hold her own." Nicola Walker, who reprises her role as companion Liv Chenka from the Eighth Doctor Adventures series, said: "I like these stories when it gets very odd, with plants growing and killing us! But, you can draw real-world parallels too - it's otherworldly and imaginary, except there's something in there that has the bite of truth." Paul McGann (The Doctor ) Tamsin Greig (Overseer Amesus Vail) Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka) Abbie Andrews (Nurse Clarke Boyd) Juliet Aubrey (Raynor Cross) David Ault (Phillip) Gina Bellman (Katarina) Melody Chikakane Brown (Bryn Forrester) Ian Conningham (Fletcher Hart) David Hounslow (Wendalos) Simon Kane (Saber) Lara Lemon (Dr Felicia Chester) Jack Myers (James Hurcotte) Nye Occomore (Tiro Hart) Jonathan S Powell (Console) Em Prendergast (Letty Hodan) Christopher Ragland (Captain Kaleb / Darius) Karl Theobald (Mason Latch) Sarah Whitehouse (Maggie Hart) Angus Wright (Pater Dowlish) Becky Wright (Eleena Fitzgerald)

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #1075 - Open Wide for Some Soccer

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 72:57


We're Breaking Circuits over here at Radio Free Skaro Towers, with a web-based UNIT story setting up the whole shebang and a new Titan Comics adventure (which we have read in preview form) soon to come! While TWBLATS has yet to grace North American bandwidth via Disney+, the BBC Writers Room site has provided scripts for you to peruse! Plus Steven Moffat continues his unofficial Doctor Who appreciation tour with a guest appearance on Peter Purves' podcast, Blake's 7 Series C Blu-Ray available for preorder in the US, and the conclusion of our Classic Series Commentary for part four of Spearhead From Space! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Circuit Breaker: An Introduction Doctor Who Circuit Break #1 available July 8 from Titan Comics Doctor Who: 20 Years On – The Tenth Doctor BFI event Aug 15, tickets on sale July 9 The War Between the Land and the Sea scripts available on the BBC Writers Room site Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Thirteen O'Clock released Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Dark Tides due August 2026 Steven Moffat on Peter Purves' podcast Target Book Club 2026 happening October 24 in London Blake's 7 Season C available for US preorder, quotes Dec 1 release Blake's 7: Revenge of the Mutoes & Other Stories audiobook coming July 23 Justin Richards obituary Big Finish tribute to Justin Richards Commentary Spearhead From Space, Episode 4