Podcasts about Big Finish

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE review This title was released in May 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 30 June 2026, and on general sale after this date. At the edge of the Sontaran-Rutan War, a large medical ship lingers in space. The Doctor and his friends find a group of strange survivors aboard planning something unusual to save their commander. What new powers do the Rutans possess? What secrets does the Lockhart hold? As the conflict creeps closer, the Doctor must work out how to rescue those no longer versed in war... **Please note: the collector's edition CDs are strictly limited to 1,500 copies**

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE This title was released in May 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 July 2026, and on general sale after this date. The Doctor and Yaz must infiltrate the Aegis Protectorate interplanetary defence expo in search of someone who has been dogging their travels. As the Doctor digs into the company's main export - the sinister Trojan Program, Yaz faces a battle of her own. Will they finally uncover the truth about the Tourist? **Please note: the collector's edition CD is strictly limited to 1,500 copies**

In honor of the World Cup, K Ray has put together a mini game involving fun facts about all the countries playing each day.

https://bbvproductions.co.uk/products/Faction-Paradox-The-Confession-of-Brother-Signet-AUDIO-DOWNLOAD-p389922366 This title was released in May 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 July 2026, and on general sale after this date. Ianto Jones and Tommy Pierce have fought many alien invaders together. They're more than work colleagues, they're friends. But their friendship is about to be put to the test as they prepare to face a Cyberman. A Cyberman in a cellar. In the village of Wetwang. **Please note: the collector's edition CDs are strictly limited to 1,000 copies each and will not be re-pressed.**

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, Legeon trimuphantly returns to the DWAP, with Brett and Liam excited to have the third chair being held down by a fantastic Whovian. In this episide, the crew looks at the news of Doctor Who's Christmas special being canceled, as well as the fall from grace of one time Boy Wonder, Russell T Davies (RTD), the Disney stuff and more! Additionally, we'll talk about some of the good Big Finish releases!  Thank you for listening and downloading!  In This Episode.... Introduction and Synopsis for Episode 401 - 00:00:00 Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf: The Fallout - 00:04:19 Legeon on RTD Part 2 Era (Fallout and Discussion) - 00:06:51 Sci Fi Controversies: DW & Stargate - 00:56:28 Big Finish Can't RTD their Audios - 01:09:08 Best Big Finish Listens - Discussion - 01:15:15 Contact Info & Copyright - 01:25:59 *** 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

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Time Lords… Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Gallifrey War Room: Loyalties - Propaganda… Also Available: Rutans vs Sontarans: Grave Moon.

The Story That Beats Coronation Street (But Divides the Hosts) Stephen Wyatt returns after Paradise Towers to deliver a circus-themed finale to Season 25. Expanded from three parts to four at John Nathan Turner's request, this story follows the Doctor and Ace arriving at the psychic circus on the planet Seganax—except Ace hates circuses, and the Doctor seems unusually fascinated by performance, danger, and magic. It wins over behind-the-sofa panelists and pulls the highest ratings of McCoy's entire run (beating Coronation Street for the first time), yet one host finds it compelling while the other considers it nearly unwatchable. What makes the difference? Production Under Impossible Circumstances The asbestos discovery that plagued Silver Nemesis forced this finale into a makeshift tent rigged in the parking lot. The budget is visibly exhausted by this point, yet the production team managed to secure Jeffrey Durham (The Great Soprendo) as the first magic consultant since 1977 to coach McCoy in juggling. The explosion sequence near McCoy was supposed to be blown air with added effects—until last-minute testing showed it looked unconvincing, so they switched to live pyrotechnics without telling the lead actor. He didn't blink on set because he believed there wouldn't be a retake. The Doctor's Behavior: A Fundamental Divide One host sees a character temporarily set aside his usual competence for story purposes. The other sees the Doctor acting like a completely different person—gullible, clumsy, silly, and uncharacteristically unable to read situations. The proactive crime-fighter from Remembrance and The Happiness Patrol has vanished, replaced by someone who falls into obvious traps and does pratfalls. McCoy's physical comedy training makes the juggling work, but does the writing serve the character he's been becoming over the last three stories? The Satire Cuts Both Ways Whiz Kid represents fandom—earnest, excited, devoted to the circus's history. His reward is a cruel, unnecessary death played as harsh comedy. What's the point of making fun of fans, especially when the message seems to be that fans should be punished for their devotion? Meanwhile, the real family in the audience—who turn out to be the Gods of Ragnarok—are abstract divine beings demanding entertainment. Who is the story really criticizing? A Pantheon Problem The Gods of Ragnarok are named after Norse mythology's apocalypse, yet they look almost Egyptian with their eye-based design. They get referenced later in New Who (specifically with the Fifteenth Doctor), which raises the question: did this story earn that future callback, or does the massive concept introduced in Part Four feel tacked on? What does naming them after Ragnarok actually accomplish? Character Choices Captain Cook is largely despised—a manipulative bore whose presence never makes sense. Mags is the victim of a rushed werewolf transformation that doesn't commit to either wolf or cat form. Kingpin is confusingly established as the former circus leader, but the revelation lands without impact. Bellboy's name suggests something, but what? The food cart lady exists to expose hippies. Meanwhile, the Chief Clown—sinister, physically controlled, genuinely threatening—stands out as the most interesting antagonist, but even he doesn't quite fit the larger story. Does a Four-Part Circus Need to Be This Long? The production feels stretched, relying on repetitive moments (running through quarries, hiding in tents, escaping robots) that feel interchangeable by Part Three. Could this have been told in three parts? Would removing redundant sequences have tightened the narrative? Does the extended runtime serve the story, or does it expose the thinness of the plot? Production Highlights: Music: First original song for Doctor Who since The Gunfighters (1966). Performed by Rico Ross, who played Private Frost in Aliens. Magic Consultant: Jeffrey Durham (The Great Soprendo)—first since Talons of Weng Chiang (1977) Guest Star: Jessica Martin (Mags) returns to the role in Big Finish and will later play Queen Elizabeth in Voyage of the Damned Ratings: 5.0–5.3–4.8–6.6 (the finale pulls the highest numbers of McCoy's entire run) Coming Up Next: Friday (Patreon): Doctor Who: The Ultimate Adventure (1989 stage production with John Pertwee—the clearest footage available on YouTube). Following Wednesday (Main Feed): Colin Baker retrospective (hiatus episode). Jim's Links: Big Top Tales Anthology - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Top-Tales-Nicholas-Ahlhelm/dp/1522700226 Pulp Fest Convention - http://www.pulpfest.com/ Hashtags: #DoctorWho #GreatestShowInTheGalaxy #Season25Finale #SylvesterMcCoy #SophieAldred #CircusStory #GodsOfRagnarok #StephenWyatt #ClassicWho #HostDisagreement #DoctorWhoPodcast

S2.2 Long Live The Prom King*Bobby never expected himself to die. Nobody with a girlfriend like Clara Jones in their life was about to die.*Written by Georgia Cook (https://x.com/georgiacooked)Narrated by Josh CurranProduced by Karl Hughes (https://bsky.app/profile/karlhughes.bsky.social)With music by Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)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.**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/****Josh Curran is a narrator and writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show's lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror Audio-Drama podcast, Miscreation.**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.

“Send us a Hey Now!” The 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix wasn't a race that grabbed you from lap one, but Formula 1 has a habit of rewarding patience. What looked like a slow-burning afternoon in Spain eventually produced plenty for fans to talk about, and this week we break down everything that unfolded in our full F1 Race Review.We discuss the key moments from the Barcelona GP, the biggest winners and losers, championship implications, team performances, and the dramatic late developments that completely changed the conversation after the chequered flag. As always, we share our thoughts from a fan perspective and debate whether the race deserves more credit than it might first appear.We also dive into the latest F1 news, social media reactions, and another edition of Brian's Video Vault. This week's selections lean more into the personalities and fandoms of Formula 1 than outright memes, featuring Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, Yuki Tsunoda, Cadillac's behind-the-scenes content, and more.This week's episode includes:

Ross, Dan, and Melvin are back together to talk Big Finish 9th Doctor and Rose adventures. This episode it is 9th Doctor Adventures 4.5 Pandeomium. Famous people who live in or around where Powell Estates come back. If it dosen't stop it could destory them all.   #DoctorWho #NinthDoctor #ChristopherEccleston #BilliePiper #RoseTyler #BigFinish #DoctorWhoPandemonium #AudioDrama #Whovian #JackieTyler

https://bbvproductions.co.uk/products/Faction-Paradox-The-Confession-of-Brother-Signet-AUDIO-DOWNLOAD-p389922366 This title was released in May 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 July 2026, and on general sale after this date. In the midst of the Time War, can the Doctor work with the Rani to change the future of the universe? 5.1 The Twilight Enclave Fleeing from the Daleks, the Doctor sends a distress call, in desperate need of rescue... ... and it's answered by one of his oldest friends, and deadliest foes... the Rani. 5.2 The Frozen Wastes The Doctor must consider the unthinkable. Can he set their differences aside, and work with the Rani, on a project that could change the future of the universe...? 5.3 The Burning Lands The Rani stands on the brink of success. The future of the universe is about to change... **Please note: the collector's edition CD box set is strictly limited to 1,000 copies**

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Monks and Nuns… Drama Tease and Behind-the-scenes: Dark Gallifrey - The Meddling Monks Part 3.

The rumours and nonsense continue to bubble up from the internet swamps this week with claims of the Christmas Special shot in a minimal style, a fake news release to irritate us all, and actual footage of RTD saying there will be a BBC press release in a week or two. The Three Who Rule dig deep and are quite skeptical of all this torpor (other than RTD's almost certainly correct claim) as well the usual Big Finish and Dalek 63-88 updates and Part the Second of our Classic Series Commentary for Spearhead from Space! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon RTD says to expect a press release about Doctor Who in the next couple weeks "BBC Announces Doctor Who Christmas Special to Mark End of an Era" fake press release The Doctor Who Gossip No One Is Talking About – Because No One Knows About It Dalek 63-88: Why The Daleks' Master Plan Makes No Sense – The Galactic Warfare Problem Big Finish Day 2027 will be April 17, 2027 Big Finish: The Fourth Doctor Adventures: Lethal Progress released Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Eighth Doctor Adventures: New Pathways due Nov 2026 Big Finish: The Death and Life of River Song: River and Rory due Jan 2027 Anthony Stewart Head 1954-2026 Commentary: Spearhead from Space, Episode 2

from bigfinish website The Big Finish Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trip Opportunity honours the memory of our much-loved colleague and friend, a stalwart of the Big Finish production office who passed away suddenly on 8 May 2014. We're searching for an emerging talent to write a Doctor Who short story that will be released as an audiobook at Christmas – and this year, the topic is "The First Doctor". The competition runs for five weeks, starting today and closing in the middle of June. Commemorating Paul Big Finish's Executive Producer Nicholas Briggs said: "It's always a special time to remember our dear friend Paul. It's particularly exciting for me this year as we're focussing on the First Doctor, who has been something of a passion of mine recently. Can't wait to read the story submissions for this!" The First Doctor Range producer Peter Anghelides said: "In the ten years since we launched this memorial competition, we've never had a winning story featuring the First Doctor. This is the year we're changing that. "We want to read your proposal for a standalone Short Trip with a brand new idea that showcases him in a short story for a single reader that we'll publish at the end of this year. "Your story will be inspired by the character of the First Doctor as we saw him on TV. It's an era when each story naturally offered a new perspective on the continuing series – so we want your proposal to demonstrate that kind of originality and inventiveness. What fresh characters, adversaries, locations, concepts and perspectives can you devise for a compelling short story?" In addition to naming a winner, Big Finish will also identify a shortlist of commendations. "In recent competitions, the standard of entries has been wonderful," said Peter Anghelides. "Although we will have only one winner, we thought it appropriate this year to name and commend other strong contenders." Before you enter the competition, please carefully read the 2026 guidelines below and the accompanying terms and conditions on the Big Finish website. They contain important information that explains eligibility, theme, word count, deadline, and how to submit your story idea. We look forward to reading your entries. Good luck! Helpful advice from previous winners You can get a feeling for what a successful competition entry looks like by checking out the previous ten winners. Recordings of each are available on the Big Finish website as free downloads, along with the final script and the original winning submissions from each year. The Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trip Opportunity 2026 Guidelines The competition is to identify talent, enthusiasm, and ability to write to a specification – so everything you need to know is in these guidelines and the accompanying terms and conditions. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into, either during the entry period or afterwards, and the judges' decision is final. Entry into this competition requires that you have read and accepted the full terms and conditions. By entering, you indicate that you have done so. SUBMISSION PROCESS: All entries must be submitted electronically to competitions@bigfinish.com, either as a Word-compatible document or a PDF document, formatted as per these guidelines, and received by Big Finish before 23:59 (UK time) on Thursday 11 June 2026. YOUR EMAIL MESSAGE: Include the entrant's full name and a contact email address only in the body of your email. Include your title (e.g. Attack of the Glurgs) in the Subject line. Don't include any details of your background or previous writing experience – your submission should speak for itself. Attach your anonymised entry document to the email. THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT: The document must consist of two parts in a single document: a one page synopsis that is no more than 500 words, and a one-page excerpt from your story of a further 500 words maximum (prose, not drama script). This is to give an indication of the writer's ability and intentions for a 4,500-word story, which can change if the full story is commissioned. These word count limits for the synopsis and extract are a strict requirement this year. Name the attached file only with your story title (e.g. Attack of the Glurgs.PDF) Do NOT include personally identifying details in your document (for example, name or email address), or the entry will be disqualified. THEME AND CONTENT: Submissions should propose a short story featuring the First Doctor and set at any time in the universe of the Doctor Who television series between An Unearthly Child and The Tenth Planet. THINGS YOU MAY DO: You may use any of the First Doctor's regular companions (or none of them) as they appeared in TV episodes: Susan, Ian, Barbara, Vicki, Steven, Katarina, Dodo, Ben and Polly. Your story should feature the character of the First Doctor as we saw him on TV. We want your proposal to wow us with its originality and inventiveness. So what fresh characters, adversaries, locations, concepts and perspectives can you devise for a compelling short story? THINGS TO AVOID: Do NOT create a new companion for the Doctor, nor use other companions from TV or elsewhere. Do NOT include other Doctors or Time Lords. Do NOT include any established creatures (e.g. Voord, Sensorites, etc.) or established characters (e.g. Mavic Chen, the Toymaker, etc.) or established Doctor Who organisations (e.g. Coal Hill School, Space Security Service, etc.). Do NOT base any fictional characters on any real living person; you may include real historical people as characters, so long as they lived and died before the year 1900. EXAMPLES: If you've never heard a Doctor Who Short Trips story before, we recommend that you listen to some examples, to get a sense of how they sound and what can be done in the format. Each of the previous winning stories is available as a free download. When you add them to your Big Finish account, you also unlock bonus content that includes downloads of the original winning submissions and the final studio scripts. 2016: Forever Fallen by Joshua Wanisko (Seventh Doctor) 2017: Landbound by Selim Ulug (Third Doctor) 2018: The Last Day at Work by Harry Draper (Second Doctor) 2019: The Best Laid Plans by Ben Tedds (Twelfth Doctor) 2020: Free Speech by Eugenie Pusenjak (Tenth Doctor) 2021: The Lichyrwick Abomination by Joe Vevers (Ninth Doctor) 2022: The World Tree by Nick Slawicz (Eleventh Doctor) 2023: The Hoxteth Time Capsule by Paul Davis (Sixth Doctor) 2024: War Stories by Patrick Ross (Twelfth Doctor) 2025: The Wednesday that Wasn't by Luke Hollands (Thirteenth Doctor)

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jay Doran, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the recording of the live Big Finish play Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend and the 2026 film The Mandalorian and Grogu, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically: 00:00 – Intro and theme tune. 00:57 — Welcome! […]

https://bbvproductions.co.uk/products/Faction-Paradox-The-Confession-of-Brother-Signet-AUDIO-DOWNLOAD-p389922366 This title was released in May 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 30 June 2026, and on general sale after this date. The Meddling Monk and the Meddling Nun are stranded on Earth with a broken TARDIS and find themselves involved in a series of odd escapades, each more onerous than expected. But the greatest challenge is still to come... Monky Nuts It's time to host the neighbours for an evening soirée. But is the Monk's fish dish a winner or will their guests prefer the Nun's baby chicken? There's only one way to find out and soon culinary battle has commenced. What could possibly go wrong? Monky Magic There's a big prize to be won at the local talent show. So the Monk and the Nun are soon brushing up their best stage acts in attempt to claim victory and ensure the success of their grand plan. What could possibly go wrong?

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Krynoids and Sky… Behind-the-scenes: Planet Krynoid 2: Survivors - The Hunt… Also Available and Drama Tease: Sky: Into the Chaos - The Confluence.

Nope, it isn't déjà vu! It's time once again for our annual birthday tradition, where one of the Fangirls gets to choose a favorite Doctor Who audio adventure from Big Finish Productions. This year, it's Brittany's turn, and her pick is The Company of Friends (#123). Featuring stories spotlighting several of the Doctor's companions and friends across different eras, this unique release offers a fascinating look at relationships throughout the Whoniverse. Join us as we discuss the stories, performances, and what makes this audio adventure stand out. Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FiveishFangirls #FiveishFam    TIME STAMPS 00:00:13 Intro 00:01:03 News 00:05:59 Feedback 00:12:47 Big Finish #123 The Company of Friends 01:13:08 Closing Thoughts 01:15:06 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.

It's birthday tradition time once again at Five(ish) Fangirls! Each year, one of us gets to choose a favorite Doctor Who audio adventure from Big Finish Productions, and this time it's Chrissy's turn. Her selection is Circular Time (#91), a unique Fifth Doctor story that explores four very different adventures connected by the changing seasons. Join us as we discuss the stories, performances, themes, and whether this distinctive anthology-style audio stands the test of time. Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FiveishFangirls #FiveishFam    TIME STAMPS 00:00:14 Intro 00:01:21 News 00:15:48 Feedback 00:31:05 Big Finish #91: Circular Time 01:17:59 Closing Thoughts 01:20:01 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.

This week on the Earth Station Who podcast, the crew is joined by author and longtime Whovian R. Alan Siler to discuss the definitive episodes of the first eight Doctors from Classic Doctor Who. From the First Doctor through the Eighth Doctor, the team debates which classic Doctor Who stories best represent each incarnation of the Time Lord and why these adventures remain essential viewing for Doctor Who fans. The discussion covers legendary Doctors including William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, and Paul McGann while exploring iconic Doctor Who episodes, classic companions, Daleks, Cybermen, Master stories, regenerations, and the evolution of Classic Who across decades of BBC television history. Whether you love Classic Doctor Who, Big Finish audio adventures, vintage sci-fi television, or ranking the best Doctor Who serials of all time, this episode is packed with Whovian nostalgia, Doctor Who discussion, fandom debate, and recommendations for the greatest Classic Doctor Who episodes ever made. Modern Musicology https://modernmusicology1.podbean.com/ Time Stamp 0:00:00 Show Open 0:05:11 Doctor Who News 0:15:57 Classic Doctor Who Definitive Episodes (Doctors 1 – 8) 1:49:24 Show Close If you'd like to leave feedback or a comment, feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com DoctorWho #ClassicDoctorWho #EarthStationWho #Whovian #BBCDoctorWho #TomBaker #PaulMcGann #DoctorWhoPodcast #ClassicWho #SciFiPodcastSpecial Guest: R Alan Siler.

Send us Fan MailIn the final episode of MayGann Dylan is joined by Frazer Gregory to discuss two Big Finish audios, 'The Stones of Venice' by Paul Margs and 'The Time You Never Had' by Tim Foley.

Kristin (Trombone) and Dan Kane (Flugelhorn) play the big finish guitars of Freebird for a listener to win DE Lottery Scratch cards! The performance makes Delaware Radio History!

Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 165: McGannuary! Wasting no time or space here on our long running Doctor Who podcast, celebrating 30 years of Paul McGann's much loved Doctor. A story that began one Wintery morning at Longleat House, continued on the streets of Vancouver before that final, fiery end! The filling in of the gaps inbetween, still going on, all these years later... Our panel recount the casting of the Liverpudlian actor; the mood during that Spring in 1996. Compare takes on the incarnation and his various, if slight, returns! And review his first ever, full cast audio drama Storm Warning. Just reissued by Big Finish Productions for it's own 25th birthday!  We're excited to get together and revisit a unique time in the history of Doctor Who, on this edition of Type 40. Featuring regular panellists Luke, Gary, David Charlotte and Dan HERE: Find the Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast home feed at type40.podbean.com. Listen to Type 40 across all major pod catchers including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple. Type 40 is also part of the FPNet Master Feed @Fpnet.podbean.com If you would like to contact us directly you can: • Email: type40doctorwho@outlook.com • Twitter: @type40doctorwho • Instagram: @type40doctorwho • Join the Facebook group Type 40 • A Doctor Who Fan Group: http://bit.ly/type40_fbgroup   • Subscribe to the Type 40 Doctor Who YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh8T5-mFYWblZo6lnakCSCw TeePublic Store: Help support the Fandom Podcast Network and wear some of their fantastic original designs and logos on t-shirts, mugs, hats and more from Tee Public Go to: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandompodcastnetwork or just search Fandom Podcast Network to find our storefront. Please listen to our other formidable podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/ * Storm Warning is available from Big Finish here: https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-storm-warning-641 ** The brand new collected reissue of that first wave of Eighth Doctor Audio dramas, including Storm Warning and the three following adventures is available here: https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-eighth-doctor-and-charlotte-pollard-series-01-3357

Jim experiences a breakthrough moment that surprises everyone—after struggling through Season 24, "Remembrance of the Daleks" finally answers the question: who is the Seventh Doctor? Special guest Alan J. Porter joins to celebrate this landmark story as the 25th Anniversary season begins with what may be one of the finest Dalek stories ever produced. What Changed? Everything came together—writing, acting, production values, and most critically, McCoy's characterization. The switch has been thrown. Jim identifies the Seventh Doctor as something unexpected: the anti-human Doctor, more realistic and pointed about humanity's flaws than previous incarnations. The umbrella becomes his signature prop. The chemistry with Ace finally clicks. Ace Equals Ripley Sophie Aldred's companion proves to be exactly what this TARDIS team needed. The hosts discuss how the show has shifted from Star Wars obsession to Alien inspiration, and why Ace works when so many companions before her didn't. Alan reveals this is his favorite Doctor/companion pairing across all of Who. Behind the Scenes Revelations Ben Aaronovitch was 24 years old when he wrote this—his first TV script ever. The dinner between McCoy, Aldred, Cartmel and the writers that changed the creative dynamic. The full-size Dalek shuttle that required a crane. McCoy's script page system in his coat pockets. Mark Ayers' rejected score that would have ruined everything. The IRA bomb scare during filming. Production Details & Cast Connections The only time Keff McCullough's music works. Michael Sheard's final Doctor Who appearance. George Sewell from UFO. Pamela Salem's James Bond connection. Dursley McLinden's tragic story. How Sophie Aldred still has Ace's jacket. The misspelled junkyard sign. John Leeson's voice work. 1963 Setting Perfection Alan praises the period-accurate set dressing that transported him back to his childhood. The TV detector van reference. Why Ace was confused by pre-decimal money. Elvis and Beatles music dating the story. Returning to Coal Hill School and Totter's Lane without requiring viewers to remember "An Unearthly Child." The Special Weapons Dalek Instant fan-favorite design that demonstrates Dalek civil war escalation. Why it works as a one-story deployment. Its weathered appearance compared to pristine white Imperial Daleks. Confirmation it returns in the Matt Smith era. Davros and Mythology The Emperor Dalek reveal subverts expectations. Imperial versus Renegade factions fighting for supremacy. The Hand of Omega as stellar manipulator. Century 21 comic design influence. Terry Molloy's final televised appearance as Davros (though Big Finish continues). Terry Nation's reluctant approval. The Skaro Problem Jim identifies the massive continuity issue everyone must discuss: the Doctor destroyed Skaro—but what about the Thals? How does this work with the Eighth Doctor movie? Why does Skaro appear in New Who? The paradox of destroying Skaro before first encountering Daleks. Alan's response: fandom generally brushes it under the carpet, but it doesn't stop this being a great story. Social Commentary The "no colours" sign that McCoy and Aldred fought to keep. How the story addresses 1960s racial tension without being heavy-handed. Ratcliffe's fascist group mirroring Dalek ideology. Whether this approach works better than New Who's handling of similar themes. Defining Moments The ripples speech in the café. The uncertainty around the Doctor's actions. Ace asking if they did good and the Doctor's ambiguous response. Why this exchange defines the entire season for Alan. The somber ending at Mike's funeral. Big Finish Spinoffs Group Captain Gilmore, Professor Rachel Jensen, and Dr. Allison Williams become the core of the "Countermeasures" series—following proto-UNIT adventures in spy/mystery format. The Anniversary Balance Why this feels more like a 25th anniversary story than "Silver Nemesis" (the designated anniversary episode). Callbacks and nods that reward longtime fans without requiring homework. How the story works as both standalone adventure and mythology expansion. Jim's Transformation The moment Jim admits he almost quit the podcast because he couldn't imagine McCoy getting better than this. His enthusiasm is genuine—this justifies the journey through rough patches. The question: can the show maintain this quality through the remaining seasons? This is the Final Dalek Story Confirmation that classic Who never returns to the Daleks after this. What a way to go out—not as chumps, but with one of their finest stories. Alan J. Porter Updates Casino Royale book complete and off to publishers (spring 2027 target). Second expanded Star Trek comics history in progress. "Saloons, Jungles and City Streets" Victorian adventure collection available now. Pulp Fest appearance coming in Pittsburgh where Jim and Alan will finally meet in person after years of online collaboration. Coming Up Next: Monday Patreon Exclusive 172: Music, Memory TARDIS, and comics—"Planet of the Dead" and "Echoes of the Mogor," plus the looming "Emperor of the Daleks" epic. Wednesday Main Feed: "The Happiness Patrol" - Jim handles narration for what he calls "the weirdest Doctor Who story title ever." Hashtags: #DoctorWho #RemembranceOfTheDaleks #Season25 #SylvesterMcCoy #SophieAldred #Daleks #Davros #SpecialWeaponsDalek #AlanJPorter #ClassicWho #25thAnniversary #CoalHillSchool #BenAaronovitch #DalekCivilWar #WhatAboutTheThals

It’s all Big Finish here in the DWP Campervan! Or mostly. Join Ashley and Ian as they talk about the latest Ninth Doctor and Rose release, Pandemonium – and then Phil and James take over the driving and review Aegis, the latest Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz story. In between the two, Brent jumps in with his thoughts on the two recently recovered episodes of The Dalek Master Plan! We’ll be back with Round Two of DWP Mastermind in Episode 424 – don’t miss it! Enjoy the show.

Send us a text and let us know what you think of our podcast!Still no news on a new series of Doctor Who! However... what's a mere 7 month wait when we had 16 'Wilderness Years'? As it turns out, there's plenty of other Who-related content headed our way between now and the 2026 Christmas Special: Circuit BreakerFigures from Character OptionsPotentially more Target novelsAnother Collection set (tbc)More from Big Finish - especially 13th Doctor Adventures to keep Grogu-Geoff happy!So if you're feeling a little starved of Doctor Who right now, jump in and join the chat as we preview upcoming Doctor Who releases both confirmed and rumoured, with comments and voice notes from our listeners and followers!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Warm-Up02:48 Engagement with the Audience05:35 Looking Forward to Doctor Who08:19 Target Novels and Big Finish11:04 Community Feedback and Expectations15:02 Circuit Breaker17:57 More Listener Contributions24:36 Anticipation for Future Doctor Who Specials25:46 The Role of AI in Content Creation26:42 Comparing Doctor Who Episodes: Blink vs. Village of the Angels28:43 Jumping On Points for New Doctor Who Fans29:20 The Subjectivity of Doctor Who Stories32:56 The Horror Elements in Doctor Who34:58 The Impact of the Doctor's Presence38:50 Experimentation in Doctor Who StorytellingSupport the showSubscribe to Who Corner to Corner on your podcast app to make sure you don't miss an episode! Now available to watch on YouTube!Join the Doctor Who chat with us and other fans on Twitter and Facebook!Visit the Who Corner to Corner website and see our back catalogue of episodes!Visit the WHOC2C merch store!Enjoying what we do? Consider joining our Explorers Subscription plan for more content! Who Corner to Corner: Great guests and 100% positive Doctor Who chat!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zAFjvxdIVP0NajbIc-mtzu0FD5ro02XhYTavKJ3P7vs.T9sQrNnsvEeityKLDFJW-mEYohVaxA0jd3pcXRVcAUw&qid=1777810600&sr=1-1-catcorr This title was released in April 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 May 2026, and on general sale after this date. Field of Miracles by Lauren Mooney and Stewart Pringle The Doctor, Tegan and Turlough arrive in the quaint village of Heatherington in 1951. But something strange is happening. In an England of post-war austerity, Heatherington is thriving - the shops are full of produce and everyone seems to have everything they've ever wanted, even if what they've wanted is the dead to return to them. The Doctor and his friends must stop the creeping invasion of the Asteri, wish-granting crystalline organisms of awesome destructive power, before they extract a terrible price from the villagers. Helter Skelter by James Moran When a bio-engineered planet and amusement park undergoes a critical malfunction, the entire planet tears itself apart - and the Doctor, Tegan and Turlough are thrown back to their arrival, trapped in a repeating time loop. But for some reason, only Tegan can see the loop, not the Doctor - it has been hidden from him somehow. So why can Tegan see it, and how is she going to fix it? Land of Fools by Lauren Mooney and Stewart Pringle The TARDIS arrives in London, 1980, but something has gone wrong with the timeline. The city is a quasi-police state, overseen by a mysterious new company, Luqos, which promises miraculous gifts to its followers. As Tegan takes off to reconnect with an old friend, and the Doctor teams up with young activist Zan, Turlough is pulled into the heart of Luqos by the shadowy 'M', where they discover an old enemy at work beneath the city. Please note: the collector's edition CD box set is strictly limited to 1,500 copies Recorded on: 15-17 October 2025 Recorded at: The Soundhouse and The Video Factory, New Zealand Producer Sonny McGann said: "Turlough, Tegan and the Doctor are back! We're returning to Earth, where a new threat has emerged wielding immense psionic power. In an England suffering from post-war austerity, one village appears to have everything they've ever wanted. Some will pay any price to see a wish fulfilled - a choice which may ripple through time. "Meanwhile, when a visit to an amusement park on a bio-engineered planet traps the Doctor and his friends in a time loop, one of our companions will have to step up to prevent the planet from tearing itself apart. Three new stories full of wit, emotion, and good technobabble, according to Peter Davison!" Producer Stewart Pringle, co-writer of the first and third episodes, said: "Tegan and Turlough are just great, aren't they? It's so lovely that this set is coming out around the time of Season 21 landing on Blu-ray because it's such a glorious period of Doctor Who. Field of Miracles is our tribute to The Android Invasion with shades of The Wicker Man." The second episode's writer James Moran added: "I will always refer to this story as Tegan Jovanka's Groundhog Day, which tells you all you need to know up front. It made me endlessly amused that I'd come up with a plot almost custom designed to make Tegan as angry as possible. And that was pretty much deliberate, to see how Janet would run with it!" The box set's other writer Lauren Mooney said: "Land of Fools is the Fifth Doctor in the 1980s with shades of Resurrection of the Daleks, but also a vibe of the Sylvester McCoy years. It's a proper little dystopia in a Back to the Future Part II mould, and it leads somewhere that we hope is unexpected. It's a thrill to write for this TARDIS team – the bickering, friction and lack of bonhomie gives this era such a delicious flavour of its own."

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Ianto's Shrine and Torchwood… Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Torchwood: Fare Well… Archive Extras: Bang-Bang-A-Boom.

In this final edition of Series Six of the The DWP Echo Chamber, James and Michele talk about Seasons of Fear, by Paul Cornell and Caroline Symcox released in March 2002 – the thirtieth story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Season of Fear 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!

Alfie Shaw returns to the pod for the THIRD time! Join Jack and Alfie as they discuss the upcoming Twelfth Doctor series on Big Finish, some more reflection on The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles, and more!Doctor Who belongs to the BBC.—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--Credits:HOSTS - JACK ALEXANDERSPECIAL GUEST - ALFIE SHAEDITED BY - STAR CRAIB-LEETECOVER ART BY - STAR CRAIB-LEETETITLE SEQUENCE BY - THE LAW/STARDUST VFXVORTEX VFX - THE LAW/STARDUST VFXTHEME MUSIC BY - GEORGE C MUSICOUTRO - TILLY BROWNPRODUCERS - JACK ALEXANDER, ROBIN FOALE, & STAR CRAIB-LEETE—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--Socials:An Awful Linktree - https://linktr.ee/anawfullotofrunningJack Alexander - https://linktr.ee/Jack_AlexanderRobin Foale - https://x.com/RobinFoaleStar Craib-Leete - https://linktr.ee/beyondstars63Alfie Shaw - https://www.bigfinish.com/search_results?search_value_selected=0&search_term=Alfie+ShawAdditional Editor - https://www.youtube.com/@Quod_MatterVFX - https://linktr.ee/stardustvfxMusician - https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--—--Made simply out of a love of Doctor Who.Keep running, you awful people.

Send us Fan Mail"...so I can maybe understand why the Beatles look a bit chubby..."Ben and Mark discuss two Doctor Who stories that make a virtue of the absence of The Beatles, to varying degrees of success; 2024's The Devil's Chord, and 2013's Fanfare for the Common Men.Over the course of the discussion, the Lash Lads ponder whether the Fifth Doctor is convincing as a Beatles fan, question the inclusion of "There's Always a Twist at the End", and rifle through RTD's Desert Island Discs.Also: The Degsestial Funmaker challenges the lads to identify two niche bits of Doctor Who related audio merch, and Mark pitches a new BBC book for babies.You can read about the plagiarism allegations against Yesterday here.And there's a Time magazine article about the Paul is Dead conspiracy theory here.Support the showFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint

John and Jim tackle the first official Doctor Who radio drama - a six-part Eric Saward production that aired during the 18-month hiatus between Seasons 22 and 23. This marks a rare occasion where John experiences a Doctor Who story for the very first time alongside the review. Production Background: John shares fascinating details about how "Slipback" came to exist - written and produced in just four months as the BBC scrambled to placate fans during the controversial hiatus. The story aired as part of a children's summer show called "Pirate Radio 4," buried within hours of other programming. Discussion covers whether this was originally meant to be a different format, Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant's participation, and the mysterious uncredited director. The Infamous Computer Voice: The hosts immediately address the elephant in the room - Jane Carr's polarizing performance as the ship's computer. Jim shares his visceral reaction while John explores the apparent Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy influences and whether the voice was intentionally annoying or a misguided creative choice. Too Much of Everything: John and Jim examine Eric Saward's tendency to cram multiple Doctor Who tropes into one story - wandering corridors, separated companions, time travel experiments, the Big Bang, creepy aliens pursuing Peri, and more. Discussion explores whether Saward was given too little time or simply couldn't resist throwing in every idea he had. Technical Curiosities: The hosts discuss the slightly sped-up audio on YouTube versions, the quality of the production values, and how the performances hold up. They debate whether this was specifically written for children despite some mature content. Historical Significance: As the first official BBC radio drama and a true product of Colin Baker's era (alongside "A Fix with Sontarans"), the hosts examine what this means for completists and whether it deserves modern appreciation. Ratings: The hosts land on the lower end of their scale, with discussion about whether it's worth an hour of listeners' time and comparisons to the Star Wars Holiday Special as "another appearance by these actors during the original run." Listener Perspective: Jameson shares his 2022 review calling it a "historical curiosity" that doesn't stand up to Big Finish productions, sparking discussion about whether Big Finish should revisit and revise the concept. Coming Up Next: Patreon Exclusive (Monday - Episode 160): More theme music, Memory TARDIS, and the beginning of the Alan McKenzie era of Doctor Who comics with "War Game" and "Fun House." Patreon Exclusive (Friday): John and Jim's deep dive into the missing/planned Season 23 - examining the six stories that were scrapped when the hiatus was announced, discussing what could have worked, and where to find them in expanded media. Main Feed: Classic Patreon episodes released for non-subscribers during Jim's vacation. Hashtags: #DoctorWho #Slipback #EricSaward #ColinBaker #NicolaBryant #RadioDrama #SixthDoctor #Peri #BBCRadio4 #DoctorWhoAudio #Hiatus #1985 #ClassicWho #HistoricalCuriosity #DoctorWhoPodcast #BigBang #TimeTravel #DoctorWhoHistory

Doctor Who is back! At least in the United States, by way of AMC+ which will be the exclusive streaming home of Doctor Who (2005-2022). No word if it'll show up on AMC+ Canada, which does in fact exist, but we're used to being the forgotten child of media. Plus we have more BFI and Big Finish news, a nice little BF tribute to Gareth David-Lloyd, and we travel back to the Jodie Whittaker era with a Miniscope examining the directing work of Lee Haven Jones on Spyfall Part Two, Orphan 55, and Revolution of the Daleks!  Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon AMC+ Acquires exclusive US streaming rights to Doctor Who (2005-2022) Doctor Who: Projections in Time – Black & White & Silver at Riverside Studios, sold out BFI screening of The TV Movie delayed to May 17 Man and Cyberman: Memoirs of a Cyberleader by David Banks due Sep 5 Doctor Who Magazine Doctor Who: The Time Museum – The Story of Doctor Who in 100 Objects due Jun 11 Big Finish Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Aegis released Big Finish – Dark Gallifrey: The Meddling Monks – Part Two available now Big Finish Interview with Gareth David-Lloyd as Torchwood and Ianto's Shrine wind down The Ultimate Evil: 6th Doctor Novelisation Audio CD – Unabridged due Sep 3 Jill Curzon died Miniscope: Lee Haven Jones Spyfall Part Two Orphan 55 Revolution of the Daleks

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zAFjvxdIVP0NajbIc-mtzu0FD5ro02XhYTavKJ3P7vs.T9sQrNnsvEeityKLDFJW-mEYohVaxA0jd3pcXRVcAUw&qid=1777810600&sr=1-1-catcorr This title was released in March 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 May 2026, and on general sale after this date. Many years ago, the Palace Theatre burnt down during a performance that accidentally summoned the devil. Now the cast have been invited back to the grand reopening by a mysterious figure. Who is Bilis Manger? Please note: the collector's edition CDs are strictly limited to 1,000 copies each and will not be re-pressed. Robert Bathurst (Roger Cartney) Sarah Douglas (Mathilde Balfour) Cyril Nri (Dermot Lacey) Colin Ryan (Bilis Manger) ecorded on: 11 February 2025 Recorded at: The Soundhouse Director Scott Handcock said: "The influence of Bilis Manger stretches far and wide throughout Torchwood - and Curtain is no exception. It's a play about performances and the masks people wear, consciously and subconsciously, and it was a delight to work with such a talented band of actors on a script about acting! "We had the best of times with Murray Melvin, and I know the idea of one more story with Bilis after he'd gone always tickled him. We all miss him a very great deal." Writer and producer James Goss added: "Curtain's the release you listen to if you want a slice of horror - three people trapped in a haunted theatre with the devil playing deadly tricks on them. "It's a release that we'd have absolutely loved Murray Melvin to be around for; indeed, he suggested the notion of Bilis Manger in a theatre, as he loved lighting up a green room with theatrical anecdotes. Actors adored Murray, and it seemed irresistible to do a story in which Bilis sunk his teeth into three actors - a success, a has-been and a never-quite-was, all broken in their own ways. "Sadly, of course, Murray died before we could get a script ready, and we were left with a corking idea and the burning need to give Bilis a soaring send-off. Bilis was such a great part of the Big Finish Torchwood range, he couldn't just go out without a big bang. And so we came up with the notion of Curtain - there is a character called Bilis Manger in it, but who is he? "The recording was a blast - there's nothing actors love so much as taking the mick out of themselves and each other. Honestly, it's a great curtain call for Bilis Manger, and he truly deserves this one last ovation."

Big Finish, Dead Ringers and Private Eye wit Nev Fountain has booked us a trip to Gallifrey in order to extol the virtues of a Doctor Who story stuck in that awkward place in the show's history that no-one seems to quite be able to get to grips with - Season 15. It starts with a spaceship shot but very soon there's a continuity error... but all that is soon forgotten when the Doctor starts behaving oddly. Will Nev and your host be of a similar mind or has lead lining blocked their communion?   #doctorwho #doctorwhoreaction #doctorwhocommentary #doctorwhocomedian #tobyhadoke #doctorwhofacts #positivedoctorwho #classicdoctorwho Please support these podcasts on Patreon, where you will get advance releases, exclusive content (including a patron-only podcast - Far Too Much Information), regular AMAs and more. Tiers start from as little as £3 per month: patreon.com/tobyhadoke  Or there is Ko-fi for the occasional donation with no commitments: ko-fi.com/tobyhadoke Follow Toby on Twitter: @tobyhadoke And these podcasts: @HadokePodcasts And his comedy club: @xsmalarkey www.tobyhadoke.com for news, blog, mailing list and more.  

In this edition of the The Echo Chamber, James and Michele talk about The Chimes of Midnight, by Robert Shearman, released in February 2002 – the twenty ninth in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy The Chimes of Midnight 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!

In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - The Infinite Today In a slightly shorter than usual show, Phil and Scott look at a Short Trip from Big Finish, The Infinite Today.  Read by Katy Manning, the story sees Jo Jones trapped in a time loop.  Is the 11th Doctor trying to help or is he to blame?   Also, the lads give an update on what they have been doing Doctor Who wise in the last week. You can currently find us on X, Threads, Mastodon & Bluesky.  Don't miss an episode by subscribing to our show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, plus many other podcatchers of your choice.   

Send us Fan MailDoctor Who: Too Hot For TV continues its celebration of 30 years of the 8th Doctor. Every week Dylan is be joined by a different guest to discuss the expanded universe of the 8th Doctor with Maygann! This week Dylan is joined by Iain Martin and Joe Ford to look at the Big Finish audio 'Other Lives' and the Titan comic 'Empire of the Wolf'.Artwork for MayGann provided by Artfully Liam https://www.instagram.com/artfullyliam/

In this conversation, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by College Baseball Central's Noah Darling to talk about the shocking season that Big 12 baseball has had so far in 2026. Who's going to win it? What does the NCAA Tournament look like?!

We are thrilled to welcome Mark Bonnar to All About The Archers to talk about his arrival in Ambridge as Scottish crofter Finlay.Mark chats about joining The Archers for its 75th anniversary, whether Finlay could ever return, what he really thinks of Helen, and why Finlay's croft is absolutely non-negotiable.We also discuss Celebrity Traitors, returning to Line of Duty as Mike Dryden, his upcoming drama The Siege, radio acting, Big Finish, Shetland, cheese, swooning listeners and the vital question: what biscuit would Finlay eat while hiding from Helen?Watch, follow & support All About The Archers▶️ Watch on YouTube: All About The Archers☕ Support the podcast: Buy us a coffee

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zAFjvxdIVP0NajbIc-mtzu0FD5ro02XhYTavKJ3P7vs.T9sQrNnsvEeityKLDFJW-mEYohVaxA0jd3pcXRVcAUw&qid=1777810600&sr=1-1-catcorr This title was released in April 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 May 2026, and on general sale after this date. There are many stories of the Sontaran-Rutan war. But one hidden thread has yet to be revealed. A tale told across millennia. From before the war to its possible end. As the Doctor is about to discover... On the run from the mysterious organisation called Division, the Doctor has come to the planet Sontar - home of the Kaveetch Empire and their armed forces, the Sontarans. She wants sanctuary... and she's offering the secrets of the Time Lords in exchange. But with the whole of time and space up for grabs, the stakes are high. Can everyone on Sontar be trusted? Please note: the collector's edition CDs are strictly limited to 1,500 copies**

Nick and Benji present… The Chat… Film is Fabulous… Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Thirteenth Doctor: Aegis… Also Available: Dark Gallifrey: The Meddling Monks Part 2.

In this edition of the The Echo Chamber, Ashley and Michele talk about Invaders from Mars by Mark Gatiss, released in January 2002 – the twenty eighth in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Invaders from Mars 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!

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FairLily, frustrated by her tyrannical manager at her cinema job, shows him a cursed film which causes him to be ripped apart by a demon.Written by Caolán Mac An Aircinn (https://www.instagram.com/writercaolan/)Narrated by Georgia Cook (https://x.com/georgiacooked)Produced by Georgia Triantafyllopoulou (https://www.instagram.com/audiogeekgr )With music by Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)The 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.**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/hawkandcleaverThe 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.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zAFjvxdIVP0NajbIc-mtzu0FD5ro02XhYTavKJ3P7vs.T9sQrNnsvEeityKLDFJW-mEYohVaxA0jd3pcXRVcAUw&qid=1777810600&sr=1-1-catcorr This title was released in April 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 30 June 2026, and on general sale after this date. The past has broken through into the Powell Estate and not even the Doctor knows what's happening! With more and more historical figures appearing, it's a race to figure out what's behind this, before the past becomes the present and all hell breaks loose... **THIS TITLE IS NOW SOLD OUT ON CD**

Nick and Benji present… The Chat… Timeslip , CRT television and Planet of the Apes… Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: The Eighth Doctor - Time War Uncharted: Branches - The Only Girl in the World.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Jane-Steampunk-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0DKB3JDCZ/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title link to Villian in Venice for other editions click see all formats review This title was released in April 2026. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 May 2026, and on general sale after this date. The Meddling Monk and the Meddling Nun are stranded on Earth with a broken TARDIS and find themselves involved in a series of odd escapades. Buying a house; getting a job; having a dinner party... all of these and others prove more onerous than expected. But the greatest challenge is still to come... Monky House A Blinovitch based accident with the TARDIS has curtailed the Meddling Monk and the Meddling Nun's travels together. Now they're trapped on Earth with no means of escape. Or are they? The Nun has a mysterious plan and the first step is for them to buy a house. What could possibly go wrong? Monky Business Our Meddlesome heroes need money to help their plan and so opt to get a job with a local business. But there's only one role available so they soon find themselves at loggerheads competing for the position. What could possibly go wrong?

How To Brew A Perfect Cup Of TeaBen and Marie are having tea and coffee before work. They're not alone.Written by Cassandra Daucus (https://linktr.ee/residualdreaming))Narrated by Georgia Cook (https://x.com/georgiacooked))Produced by Karl Hughes (https://bsky.app/profile/karlhughes.bsky.social)With music by Cyberleaf Studio (https://andreabaroni.com/)And North Without End (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/north-without-end/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)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.Cassandra Daucus has asked for people to donate to The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) to support LGBTQ+ young people.**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/hawkandcleaverThe 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.

Are you tired of old men ranting about the current state of both Doctor Who and Star Trek? Well, brace yourself for more as Screen Rant of all places has a well-thought out piece about the future of both franchises and we may have cogitated more than is strictly necessary about the topic! Plus we look into a new set of action dollies from Character Options, Big Finish reveals, Tubi bringing back on-demand Doctor Who (in the US) and we're Making It Political as we interview writer Lizbeth Myles about her new book, Where We Stand, Where We Fall – The Politics of Doctor Who! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon ScreenRant: The Two Biggest Sci-Fi Franchises On TV Face The Same Existential Crisis The War Between not on the May schedule for Disney+ The Daleks' Master Plan screening in Manchester on May 23 The Crusade episode 1 debuted on the Classic Doctor Who YouTube channel (US only) Doctor Who back on Tubi (US only) Character Options Announces First Doctor Who Collect & Build Range In 17 Years Big Finish: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Pandemonium released Big Finish: The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Run Fast, Be Kind details announced Big Finish: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Thirteen O'Clock due Jun 2026 Big Finish: The Eighth Doctor Adventures: New Pathways coming Nov 2026 Timelash: Confessions of a Visual Effects Assistant Ncuti Gatwa to receive honourary doctorate from the University of Glasgow Interview: Where We Stand, Where We Fall – The Politics of Doctor Who Lizbeth Myles