Podcasts about Nardole

Tread Merrily begins with the Doctor Who Christmas special "The Return of Doctor Mysterio." While investigating a potential alien invasion, The Doctor discovers a boy he met years earlier is using his accidental superpowers to become a real-life superhero. But "The Ghost" leads a complicated civilian life that is now intruding on his costumed one as the invasion, The Doctor, and the woman he secretly loves all join him for Christmas Eve Day. Will The Doctor foil the aliens? Will "The Ghost" unmask himself in front of the smart reporter he fancies? Will we remember the events of this episode in a year? Erik forgets to check his mic, leading to crackly audio throughout. Both he and Justin struggle to remember the plot and stay on task as the special is, to quote another Doctor Who showrunner, "standard." Erik vaguely recalls it ended a particular year without Doctor Who, but forgot Nardole is the companion. Justin notes the two emotional arcs of the story do not intersect. He also learns the 2025 Gallifrey One guest list. The Berlantiverse influence on the tale is obvious. The Child Compressor makes its annual Xmas pitch. Wavering Scottish accents occur. Justin defends the work of Matt Lucas. Dragonball Evolution gets remembered and Erik continues to develop his Doctor Who version of It's a Wonderful Life.

Did you know that if we had a nickel for every Doctor Who episode in which you have to pay the Company for the right to breathe, we'd have ten American cents? Which still wouldn't be enough — even with Kate Orman's help — to pay for today's supply of Oxygen. Notes and links A clear inspiration for this episode, and for the opening scene in particular, is Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity (2013), which was a film about George Clooney and Sandra Bullock tumbling through space while discussing their relationship or something. It was huge at the time but it seems to have vanished without a trace. So it goes. Simon alludes to a rogue AI that turns the whole world into paperclips in a scenario known as the paperclip apocalypse. This isn't a million miles away from the grey goo problem we identified three weeks ago in our episode on Smile — Episode 284: Happy to Be There. The script for this episode is available from the Doctor Who script library on the BBC website. Quite a few scripts have been available online for a while, but a much larger number were made available on the BBC Writers page in February this year, thanks to RTD's launch of the Whoniverse, we think. Nathan's recent podcast appearance was on Dave Rennie's Doctor Who podcast A Kettle and Some String, in which they did a deep dive on The Waters of Mars. At the end of the episode, when Nardole joins Bill and the Doctor in a hug, he signals his intention (delightfully), by saying ‘Cuddle'. The Blu-ray subtitles incorrectly render this as ‘Glad though. [Chuckles]'. Neither line is in Mathieson's script. Follow us Nathan is on Bluesky at @nathanbottomley.bsky.social and Kate is at @kateorman.bsky.social, while Simon is on X at @simonmoore72. The Flight Through Entirety theme was arranged by Cameron Lam. You can follow Flight Through Entirety on Mastodon and Bluesky, as well as on X and Facebook. Our website is at flightthroughentirety.com. Please consider rating or reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, or we'll send you out in this thunderstorm without a hat. And more You can find links to all of the podcasts we're involved in on our podcasts page. But here's a summary of where we're up to right now. 500 Year Diary is our latest new Doctor Who podcast, going back through the history of the show and examining new themes and ideas. It's first season came out early this year, under the title New Beginnings. Check it out. It will be back for a second season early in 2025. The Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire has broadcast our hot takes on every new episode of Doctor Who since November last year, and it will be back again in 2025 for Season 2. On 5 October, Blakes 7 came to BFI Southbank for a screening of the newly remastered HD versions of Seek–Locate–Destroy and Orac and a Q & A with Jan Chappell and Sally Knyvette. And Maximum Power was there. So check out the latest episode with our hot takes on the new versions of these beloved fan classics; we'll be back with another hot take when the new Series 1 box set is released. Last weekend, on Startling Barbara Bain, we faced what is perhaps the most memorable and terrifying episode of Space: 1999 ever with our usual mix of valour and prosecco. It's Dragon's Domain. And finally there's our Star Trek commentary podcast, Untitled Star Trek Project, featuring Nathan and friend-of-the-podcast Joe Ford. This week, they went back in time to watch the crew of Star Trek: Discovery start off their second season in the far, far future in Kobayashi Maru.

Welcome to a bumper edition of THE TARDIS CREW: a Doctor Who podcast. Hosts Baz and Ben Greenland revisit the 2017 series of Doctor Who, starring Peter Capaldi's Doctor, as they revisit the Monk trilogy with guest Craig McKenzie (Kneel Before Blog, We Are Starfleet). From Bill and Nardole, to the experimental nature of the trilogy, the unusual alien invasion, and Missy's redemption, there's plenty to discuss here... The TARDIS Crew hosts Baz Greenland, Ben Greenland Guest Craig McKenzie Editor Baz Greenland Executive Producer Tony Black The TARDIS Crew: Twitter: @CrewTARDIS Instagram: @TheTARDISCrew Threads: @TheTARDISCrew Bluesky: @TheTARDISCrew.bsky.social UNIT: A Legacy in Doctor Who (by Baz Greenland): UNIT: The Legacy of Doctor Who (freewebstore.org) Film Stories: Twitter: @FilmStories Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Craig McKenzie: Twitter: @Nemesis4909 Bluesky: @Nemesis4909.bsky.social Kneel Before Blog: kneelbeforeblog.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Title music: Science or Fiction (c) Blackout Memories via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Lord. Look at the size of this one Doctor. Jonn Elledge - who has a book out right now - has chosen Peter Capaldi's pre-regeneration story which says goodbye to Bill and Nardole (well, for a bit), has two Masters vying for our attention (not to mention three different kinds of Cybermen) and arms its humans with exploding apples. Laughter, tears and explosions in this tense climax (of sorts) to the Moffat/Capaldi era - Jonn and your host will do their best (because that's all one can do isn't it?) to be up to the task of celebrating it. 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.    

Peter Capaldi comes home (sort of)! The Twelfth Doctor arrives in Edinburgh with Bill and Nardole, and there's a mystery to solve... ghosts! Oh, and the imminient eruption of a volcano in Scotland's capital! We chat with author Jonathan Morris about this absolute gem.

Join your host Garhdo as they continue their look back at Doctor Who, by discussing the episodes of Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor. The Doctor is joined by companions Clara, Bill and Nardole as he explores many mysteries and foes throughout this era, including the Zygon rebels, Harmony Shoal, the mysterious Monks, superhero the Ghost, the Hybrid, the Mondasian Cybermen, the secrets of the Doctor's Confession Dial, and the enigmatic Missy. Its an era of the modern franchise that fans can be quite harsh towards, but Garhdo will explain their own re-evaluation of this part of the franchise, and what high points they found to enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garhdogoesgeek/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garhdogoesgeek/support

July 2022 Book Club:  We're joining the 12th Doctor, Nardole, and Bill as they explore Edinburgh in 1645 and encounter some chatty ghosts along the way.  Join us for a review of the New Series Adventure “Plague City” by Jonathan Morris.  First published in April 2017, the book is still in print.  Happy reading!     Please help other Doctor Who fans find our show - by leaving us a rating on Apple Podcasts or your podcatcher of choice. Submit your comments via email… “who knows,” we may end up reading your feedback on the podcast!   Facebook: http://facebook.com/allnewdoctorwhobookclub   Twitter: @ANDWBCPodcast  Email: ANDWBCPodcast@gmail.com 

We watch "Twice Upon a Time" (Series 10, Episode 13) where the Doctor has doubts about continuing with his existence after battling the Cybermen... but reconsiders after encountering himself post battling the Cybermen. Whilst said Cyber-jerking is occurring, "Bill" returns to show the Doctors what wonderful lives they had, “Nardole” shows up because... who cares... it's "Nardy!", and then "Clara" shows up to either infuriate the Clara haters or invigorate the Clara lovers. Since I count myself in the latter category, I have one final thing to say on this episode: Geronimo!!!

Ever been to Scotland? Doctor Who sure has, and if you're ever looking for the ultimate proof of that look no further than The Eaters of Light, an episode that seems designed entirely to showcase bad weather, Pict history, and very cross people. Of course, it doesn't get much more cross than the 12th Doctor, but just how effective will a pair of epic eyebrows be against a squad of Roman centurions, a pack of star-eating transdimensional creatures, and Nardole's constant scolding? More than you'd think, obviously, though it's hard to tell with all the incomprehensible yelling. Did we mention we're in Scotland? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on: TikTok! @pulltoopen Instagram: @pulltoopen63 Twitter: @pulltoopen63 Story Essentials Series 10, Episode 10 Story number: 275, per the The Pull To Open Codex Production Code 1DW 10.10 Writer: Rona Munro Producer: Moffat Aired 17 June 2017 Pull To Open: The Eaters of Light Season 3 Episode 15

We watch "The Doctor Falls" (Series 10, Episode 12) where the Doctor discovers that Bill has undergone an extreme makeover. Whilst said unveiling was occurring, Nardole gets all Little House on the Prairie, Missy (re?) grows some balls and takes out the Master... who then returns the favor (try to unwrap that time conundrum in your brain hole), the Doctor gets a visit from the Ghost of Doctors', past and Bill's new look makes former date Heather wet. Nice callback Doctor Who...

We watch "World Enough and Time" (Season 10, Episode 11) where Doctor Who, Thing One, and the other one maintain at least three feet of distance so that they don't accidentally remove an innocent's major arteries. Whilst said life protectoring is occurring, Doctor Who (aka Missy) gets in touch with her masculine side, Thing One (aka Nardole) mostly kills time 'til episode next, and the other one (aka Bill) becomes a fan of watching the Doctor on TV. Companions... they're just like us.

We watch "Eaters of Light" (Series 10, Episode 10) where the Doctor takes the Who-by Crew to second century Scotland just to prove Bill's theory wrong about an historical event. Whilst the Doctor was eating crow after he was proved wrong, Nardole discovered he would rather converse with than eat said crows. Lastly, Bill ended up eating her own proverbial crow after learning she was way less sexually progressive than Roman Soldiers of the time. Why do post-millennials think they invented sex? I can't even...

We watch "Empress of Mars" (Season 10, Episode 9) where much of the Who Crew travels to Mars during the Victorian Era to witness firsthand what happens to subjugated natives encountering a "superior race." Sigh. Whilst said cultural exchange was occurring, the Doctor wrongly entrusts his human friends with keeping the peace, Bill spends some quality girl time with said Ice Warrior Empress, and Nardole saves the day late in the game with... Missy? Bet you didn't see that one coming. Oh. You did? My bad...

We watch "The Lie of the Land" (Season 10, Episode 8) where the Doctor taunts Bill into murdering himself knowing she'll watch him regenerate. Wait... did he instruct regeneration in one of his prior well loved college lectures? Move along... nothing to see here people. Whilst we ignore the improbability of said lecture occurring, the Doctor does a bit of cruising, Nardole takes a six month breather, Bill spends time with her Mummy, and Missy has regrets. Wait? Weren't the Monks in this episode? That'll do pig...

This is the one where the Doctor and Bill land on a 400 mile long spaceship, Bill dies and gets turned into a weird lookin cyberman, and Nardole gets stuck with the dumb humans. Also Bill didn't die, she got taken away by water girl TO SEE THE UNIVERSE! The post 157 World Enough and Time & The Doctor Falls appeared first on Noobs & the Whovian.

This week, Bill and Nardole step aboard as Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat bow out, where Chris, Cook and Matt discuss 2017's Series 10 and World Enough and Time.

It's the end of an Era - both for Doctor Who and Discussing Who. Join us as we review the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas special, 'Twice Upon a Time'.  Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford. About the Show Want more Discussing Who? Become a Patreon Supporter! By becoming a Patreon, you can support the show while receiving exclusive perks made available for Patreon Supporters.  Visit Patreon.com/DiscussingNetwork for more information and to join the fun! Join the fun by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, find us on Instagram, and more! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PlayerFM, Stitcher, and others! Help others discover us by giving star ratings and/or recommending us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Let us know what you think! Send your feedback via email to discussingwho@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Simply dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Simply send a message on there. Like the show? Want to contribute?  Send us your feedback!  We want to hear from you! This episode of Discussing Who is brought to you by Audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/DiscussingWho.  Check out over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our Hosts on Other Shows Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) The Relativity Podcast (Lee) STD: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast (Clarence & Kyle) Upcoming Events & Additional Information The dates for WHOlanta 2018 have been announced. The convention will be May 4-6 at the Hilton Atlanta Airport hotel. Named guests announced to date are Louise Jameson. Rachel Talalay, and more! Check out the WHOLanta website at: http:/www.wholanta.com Discussing Who will be making our first appearance at Con Kasterborous in 2018!  Alabama's Doctor Who Convention will be held on June 09 & 10, 2018. For more information, visit: https://conkasterborous.com/ Interested in more Doctor Who Comics? Visit our friends at Titan Comics. Titan publishes comics featuring the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. They also publish comics featuring Sherlock, Penny Dreadful, and more! Check them out and tell them that Discussing Who sent you. Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/discussingwho Follow us on Twitter at

The Doctor Falls. The Pilot. Smile. Knock, Knock. The Lie of the Land. All these stories and more equal Doctor Who Series 10. We look back on the 2017 Series in Episode 65. Plus, we look to the future in anticipation of Twice Upon A Time, the upcoming Christmas special. Hosted by Lee Shackleford, Clarence Brown, and Kyle Jones. About the Episode The first episode of Doctor Who Series 10 (2017 series) aired on April 15, 2017 and the final episode aired on July 01, 2017. The series starred Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor, Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts, and Matt Lucas as Nardole. About the Show Discussing Who is made possible thanks to the support from our listeners. Become a fan of the show by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, find us on Instagram, and more! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PlayerFM, Stitcher, and others! Help others discover us by giving star ratings and/or recommending us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Send your feedback via email to discussingwho@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Simply dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long distance rates apply, if applicable.) Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/discussingwho Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/discussingwho Already following us on Facebook? Simply send a message on there. Like the show? Want to contribute?  Send us your feedback!  We want to hear from you! This episode of Discussing Who is brought to you by Audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/DiscussingWho.  Check out over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our Hosts on Other Shows Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) The Relativity Podcast (Lee)   Additional Information Interested in Doctor Who Comics? Visit our friends at Titan Comics. Titan publishes comics featuring the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. They also publish comics featuring Sherlock, Penny Dreadful, and more! Check them out and tell them that Discussing Who sent you.

Chan and Riley are joined by Sara Clarke-Chan to discuss the historic announcement of Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor! This is a Doctor Who show hosted by a trans woman and a man of color, can you guess how we feel about it?

We begin the show with a spoiler warning because the moment has arrived. We've reached the end of Series 10 as 'The Doctor Falls'.  Missy, along with her her prior incarnation, must decide whether or not they will stand with...or against...The Doctor. Will Doctor Who save the day? Is Bill doomed to remain a Cyberman? What happened to Nardole? And, Who is that in the distance? Join us as we review the Doctor Who Series 10 finale! Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford.

Riley and Chan say their farewells to the final regular season of Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat. Unwrap those orange trunks (it'll make sense.. sorta) and be kind as we make our last stand before our next stand. Hit us up on Twitter @regeneratespod and share your finale goodbyes with us! See you soon with our return to series one!

We begin the show with a spoiler warning because the moment has arrived. We've reached the end of Series 10 as 'The Doctor Falls'.  Missy, along with her her prior incarnation, must decide whether or not they will stand with...or against...The Doctor. Will Doctor Who save the day? Is Bill doomed to remain a Cyberman? What happened to Nardole? And, Who is that in the distance? Join us as we review the Doctor Who Series 10 finale! Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford. Episode 59: Review of the Doctor Falls We begin the show with a spoiler warning because the moment has arrived. We've reached the end of Series 10 as 'The Doctor Falls'.  Missy, along with her her prior incarnation, must decide whether or not they will stand with...or against...The Doctor. Will Doctor Who save the day? Is Bill doomed to remain a Cyberman? What happened to Nardole? And, Who is that in the distance? Join us as we review the Doctor Who Series 10 finale! Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford. About the Show Discussing Who is made possible thanks to the support from our listeners. Become a fan of the show by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, find us on Instagram, and more! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PlayerFM, Stitcher, and others! Help others discover us by giving star ratings and/or recommending us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Send your feedback via email to discussingwho@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Simply dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Simply send a message on there. Like the show? Want to contribute?  Send us your feedback!  We want to hear from you! Who knows who (or what) we will discuss next! Our Hosts on Other Shows Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) The Relativity Podcast (Lee) Additional Information For more information about the Metro Whovians, visit the group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetroWhovians/ The Discussing Who team is proud to be a founding member of GRITS – Geeks Recording in the South. GRITS includes the Techpedition Podcast, DiceJunkies YouTube Channel and Podcast, Reality Breached podcast, and Discussing Who. Check out the group on Facebook and Twitter for more information. Interested in Doctor Who Comics? Visit our friends at Titan Comics. Titan publishes comics featuring the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. They also publish comics featuring Sherlock, Penny Dreadful, and more! Check them out and tell them that Discussing Who sent you. For a look at the image referencing the Cybermen, visit: 

We begin the show with a spoiler warning because the moment has arrived. We've reached the end of Series 10 as 'The Doctor Falls'.  Missy, along with her her prior incarnation, must decide whether or not they will stand with...or against...The Doctor. Will Doctor Who save the day? Is Bill doomed to remain a Cyberman? What happened to Nardole? And, Who is that in the distance? Join us as we review the Doctor Who Series 10 finale! Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford.

We begin the show with a spoiler warning because the fall of the Doctor approaches. Missy, along with her snacks, investigate a distress signal aboard a ship caught in a black hole. Will Doctor Who save the day? Doctor? Doctor Who? Did you wait for me? Join us as we review ‘World Enough and Time', the eleventh episode of Doctor Who Series 10. Don't wait! Listen today! Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford. About the Episode We begin the show with a spoiler warning because the fall of the Doctor approaches. Missy, along with her snacks, investigate a distress signal aboard a ship caught in a black hole. Will Doctor Who save the day? Doctor? Doctor Who? Did you wait for me? Join us as we review ‘World Enough and Time', the eleventh episode of Doctor Who Series 10. Don't wait! Listen today! Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford. Kyle, Clarence, and Angie Meadows hosted a Doctor Who themed panel at the Mississippi ComicCon. The MS ComicCon was held in Jackson, MS on June 24-25, 2017. Thanks to AVC Conventions for an amazing two-day event! We will feature more information about the Con in an upcoming episode. About the Show Discussing Who is made possible thanks to the support from our listeners. Become a fan of the show by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, find us on Instagram, and more! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PlayerFM, Stitcher, and others! Help others discover us by giving star ratings and/or recommending us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Send your feedback via email to discussingwho@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Simply dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Simply send a message on there. Like the show? Want to contribute?  Send us your feedback!  We want to hear from you! Who knows who (or what) we will discuss next! Our Hosts on Other Shows Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) The Relativity Podcast (Lee) Additional Information For more information about the Metro Whovians, visit the group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetroWhovians/ The Metro Whovians held a fundraiser for the Mississippi Diabetes foundation.  If you would like to donate, click here.  To learn more about diabetes, visit https://www.diabetes.org/ The Discussing Who team is proud to be a founding member of GRITS – Geeks Recording in the South. GRITS includes the Techpedition Podcast, DiceJunkies YouTube Channel and Podcast, Reality Breached

Riley and Chan drink the good tea, the pain masks the sadness. Seriously we don't have any jokey descriptions this time. We just really dug this episode. Did you? Tell us on Twitter @regeneratespod!

Riley and Chan ask you to turn your lights down and talk softly as they delve into the the Rona Munro return to glory that is 'The Eaters of Light.' Learn about random ferret noises, Riley's fear of explaining things to children, and Chan's vision of a one world wifi password. Hit us up on the Twitter at @regeneratespod and tell us if you can hear the music. Riley gives this episode 4 out of 5 surprise popcorns and Chan gives it 4 1/4.

We review ‘The Eaters of Light', the tenth episode of Doctor Who Series 10. The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole go in search of the Lost Ninth Legion. Can Missy be far behind? Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, Lee Shackleford, and Angie Meadows.

We review ‘The Eaters of Light', the tenth episode of Doctor Who Series 10. The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole go in search of the Lost Ninth Legion. Can Missy be far behind? Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, Lee Shackleford, and Angie Meadows.

We review ‘The Eaters of Light', the tenth episode of Doctor Who Series 10. The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole go in search of the Lost Ninth Legion. Can Missy be far behind? Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, Lee Shackleford, and Angie Meadows.   About the Episode Kyle, Clarence, and Angie will host The team will also host a Doctor Who themed panel at the Mississippi ComicCon. The MS ComicCon will be in Jackson, MS on June 24-25, 2017. Follow us on Facebook for details. This episode of Discussing Who is brought to you by Audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/DiscussingWho.  Check out over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. About the Show Discussing Who is made possible thanks to the support from our listeners. Become a fan of the show by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, find us on Instagram, and more! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PlayerFM, Stitcher, and others! Help others discover us by giving star ratings and/or recommending us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Send your feedback via email to discussingwho@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail message on the Discussing Who Call Line. Simply dial (805)850-DWHO (3946). (Airtime and/or long distance rates apply, if applicable.) Already following us on Facebook? Simply send a message on there. Like the show? Want to contribute?  Send us your feedback!  We want to hear from you! Who knows who (or what) we will discuss next! Our Hosts on Other Shows Want more from the Discussing Who co-hosts? Our hosts can be found on the following: Doctor Who: Podshock (Kyle & Lee) The TechPedition Podcast (Clarence) The Relativity Podcast (Lee) For more information about the Metro Whovians, visit the group on Facebook at: The Discussing Who team is proud to be a founding member of GRITS – Geeks Recording in the South. GRITS includes the Techpedition Podcast, DiceJunkies YouTube Channel and Podcast, Reality Breached podcast, and Discussing Who. Check out the group on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

We review ‘Empress of Mars', the ninth episode of Doctor Who Series 10. The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole go to Mars, encounter the Ice Warriors, and see an unexpected friend dating back to the Third Doctor era. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford.

Riley and Chan pile into a rickety spaceship to meet The Empress of Mars. Riley goes down a deep rabbit hole of episodes we didn't watch. Chan drops some recent theatrical history knowledge on Riley and they both agree other races can totes be soldiers. Hit us up on @regeneratespod with your thoughts and beg us to give you an honorable death.

Chan returns from his trip and Riley tries as hard as she can to convince him that he's wrong about the Monks, they're not our friends and they've only been here for six months. Hear about cat island, Riley's love of the Wonder Woman movie, and both of their positions on how sincere Missy is or isn't. Let us know your thoughts at @regeneratespod on Twitter!

We celebrate our 50th episode as we discuss ‘The Pyramid at the End of the World', Doctor Who Series 10 Episode Seven. We talk about the regeneration of Discussing Who and hint at upcoming plans. What does the Pyramid hold for Nardole, Bill, and The Doctor? The end of the Twelfth Doctor's Era marches ever so closer to NOW. The Doomsday Clock ticks-and-tocks. What sway will the Monks hold? This episode hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford.

This week, Matt Lucas gets intimate and we talk about who (or what) Nardole is. We also do the whole thing in a state of undress, so that's something to think about. I also walk you through the Seventh Doctor and the intricacies of the Cartmel Master Plan!Also, don't forget to hit up @TDIIpod with what your favourite episode has been this season for a chance to win a copy of Season 10, Part 1 on DVD or Bluray! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chan has fled the country so Riley has recruited temporary companion Joseph Scrimshaw to help her explore series 10, episode six, 'Extremis.' Listen as they discuss the reality of the Master as the mirror to the Doctor, the finer points of "none of this is real" episodes in sci-fi, and how awkward it is when the Pope blocks your game. Tell us your thoughts on the episodes on Facebook or @regeneratespod!

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: It's time to make another trip to the Amalgam Universe. We also review Destroyer #1, The Wicked + The Divine: 455 AD #1, Animal Jam, and the most recent episode of Doctor Who. Plus which Roger Moore Bond film is the best Roger Moore Bond film? Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Black Lightning isn't part of the Arrowverse http://majorspoilers.com/2017/05/18/television-black-lightning-first-look-trailer-arrives/ REVIEWS STEPHEN Victor LaValle's Destroyer #1 (of 6) Writer: Victor LaValle Artist: Dietrich Smith Publisher: BOOM! Studios Price: $3.99 When the last descendant of the Frankenstein family loses her only son to a police shooting, she turns to science for her own justice...putting her on a crash course with her family's original monster and his quest to eliminate humanity. An intense, unflinching story exploring the legacies of love, loss, and vengeance placed firmly in the tense atmosphere and current events of the modern-day United States. MATTHEW The Wicked + The Divine: 455 AD #1 Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: André Lima Araújo Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 “CITY OF GOD” Nothing lives forever, be it man, god, or empire, but that doesn't mean you have to go quietly. Join us as Lucifer refuses to fiddle while the Roman Empire burns. The critically acclaimed THE WICKED + THE DIVINE inevitably vandalizes history as it turns to the Sack of Rome. Showcasing the epic art of ANDRÉ LIMA ARAÚJO (Avengers AI, Man Plus), the special is NOT included in the forthcoming fifth volume of THE WICKED + THE DIVINE. RODRIGO Animal Jam Writer: Fernando Ruiz, Eric Esquivel Art: Fernando Ruiz Cover Price: $3.99 Hey Kids, it's Animal Jam! The world's largest online playground for kids where they can learn about the natural world is now a new and exciting comic! Join in on the fun for all new adventures with all of your favorite characters! ASHLEY DOCTOR WHO 10.6 A long time ago, the Doctor is sent to execute Missy, only to have Nardole interrupt on the behest of River Song. He refuses to kill Missy, instead opting to imprison and guard her for 1000 years. In the present, the Pope comes to the Doctor, asking to help translate a text called "Veritas". Everyone who has read it has committed suicide, and the Doctor, Nardole, and Bill are brought to the Vatican to investigate. While there, Bill and Nardole discover a portal, which leads them to the Pentagon. They find the portals being projected leading all over the world. The Doctor temporarily restores his sight using Time Lord technology, but is ambushed by aliens. Nardole realizes the projectors are not projecting portals, but the whole world. His realization causes him to dematerialize. Bill finds the Doctor, who tells her the world is a simulation, and Veritas contains the proof. Bill then disappears due to the alien's intervention, the Doctor realizing this is a test to see if they can conquer the Earth. However, the simulation is too exact, as his sonic sunglasses still work perfectly, and the virtual Doctor sends his information to the real one to warn of the coming invasion. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2017/05/23/major-spoilers-poll-week-bond-james-bond/ DISCUSSION Amalgam "Assassins On Earth-9602, two deadly assassins named Catsai and Dare decide to take on The Big Question. On their way they easily kill Deadeye and Lethal and defeat Wired. After The Big Question blinds Dare, Catsai manages to deliver the fatal blow." "Bullets and Bracelets Bullets and Bracelets is the adventures of the team of Wonder Woman (Diana Prince) and The Punisher (Trevor Castle). The two had apparently been husband and wife in the Amalgam universe, but their union had come to tears after their first child was born. In this adventure, they reunite to find their baby who had been kidnapped by the Hand, although more nefarious forces including the villainous Thanoseid (read: Darkseid + Thanos) are masterminding the abduction. " A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

Jimmy Akin, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Dom Bettinelli discuss and analyze the sixth episode of the 10th Season of Doctor Who entitled “Extremis”. Zombie monks, the Pope, Missy, and a deadly book all bring the blinded Doctor, Nardole, and Bill together to begin their battle against a new foe. And with major Catholic elements in this episode, you know that this Doctor Who podcast with a panel of professional Catholics at the helm would have all the hot takes, secrets, and insights into this one. The post WHO028 – Extremis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Chan and Riley take a deep breath of 'Oxygen' as their trip through series 10 continues. Journey into space and a progressive series of Peter Capaldi Doctor speeches, discuss the nature of online pun competitions and really get under Nardole's skin. No for real is he a robot or what? Let us know your thoughts on Facebook or @regeneratespod and make sure not to use up your Average Breaths.

Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss and analyze the fifth episode of the 10th Season of Doctor Who entitled “Oxygen”. As the 70s ban Sweet sang, "Your love is like oxygen." We discuss space zombies, a nagging Nardole, Bill's first true jeopardy, and a call back by the Doctor all the way to the very First Doctor's time. Also, we look ahead to the Pope, Missy, and the reveal of what's in the vault. The post WHO027 – Oxygen appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Chan and Riley discuss Knock Knock, the fourth episode of season 10. Is it clear when an episode is trying to be scary, does it matter when it isn't and just how many wood puns could Riley rattle off if she didn't remember she was on a podcast about Doctor Who? At least 2x4 more. Tell us how you felt about this "and Peggy" of an episode on @regeneratespod or on Facebook!

Riley and Chan are joined by Time Lady (and comic book artist) Rachael Stott to discuss "Thin Ice." Marvel with us at the 1814 Frost fair, listen as Rachael's British politeness faces off against Riley's midwesterness, and gush about Peter's hair, Peter's hair, and Peter's hair. Hit us up on Twitter at @RegeneratesPod or find us on Facebook to let us know what you thought of the episode! 

Episode 6 Riley and Chan put on a 'Smile' as they give Nardole the slip and head off into the future. Our Regenerates muck in to another space ark storyline where they grouse about inconsistent robots, ponder the nature of algae fancying, and visit several happy happy hallways. Negotiate with your browser until it takes you to our Facebook page or send us some Emoji on Twitter at @regeneratespod to let us know what you thought of 'Smile.'

Episode 5 A new series of Doctor Who has been located, link has been established! Chan and Riley splash on into the "The Pilot" puddle with guest Sara Clarke-Chan. Smile at things they don't understand, debate just what exactly Nardole's deal is, and toss on your favorite velvet coat because it's Doctor time again and what the hell? Hit us up at @regeneratespod on twitter to tell us what you thought of the premiere!

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: A world without Superman!? Say it isn't so, The Nail. Plus, Doctor Who, Cthulhu, The Judas Contract, and at least one comic book review! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS The Last Jedi Trailer http://majorspoilers.com/2017/04/14/movies-behold-glory-star-wars-last-jedi/ REVIEWS STEPHEN The Call of Cthulhu for Beginning Readers Writer/Illustrator: R.J. Ivankovic Publisher: Chaosium Cover Price: $9.95 The iconic Lovecraft story, The Call of Cthulhu, is now a children's book! The late Professor Angell's research has been discovered by his grand-nephew, Francis Wayland Thurston. Francis delves into the papers and discovers a bas-relief depicting an odd creature with an octopoid head, spurring him to read on. He learns of the raid led by Inspector Legrasse and the voyage of the Vigilant, captained by Gustaf Johansen. [rating: 4.5/5] MATTHEW DOCTOR WHO -SEASON 10 Episode 1 "The Pilot" The Doctor and Nardole have occupied themselves under the guise of a university professor and assistant. Bill Potts is called to the Doctor's office, where Bill becomes the Doctor's student. [rating: 4/5] RODRIGO AMERIKARATE #2 Writer(s): Brockton McKinney, Corey Kalman Artist Name(s): Devin Roth Publisher; Action Lab Comics Sam Kickwell has been thrown back into the high-stakes world of professional karating thanks to the ninja assassin who took his limbless brother's life. But while he prepares for the fight of the century, he inadvertently comes kick-to-kick with FBI karate expert Cynthia Weaver. Will the two team-up to take down a megalomaniacal maniac…or will their sparks ignite a karate-fire that will consume them both?! [rating: 3/5] ASHLEY TEEN TITANS THE JUDAS CONTRACT Director: Sam Liu Writer: Ernie Altbacker Tara Markov is a girl who has power over earth and stone; she is also more than she seems. Is the newest Teen Titan an ally or a threat? And what are the mercenary Deathstroke's plans for the Titans? [rating: 4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2017/04/18/major-spoilers-poll-week-doctor-edition/ TRADE PAPERBACK DISCUSSION JLA: The Nail Writer: Alan Davis Artist: Mark Farmer An Elseworlds tale! What if there was no Superman? What if the DC Universe was forever changed because of a single, tiny nail? Collected together for the first time ever, these two Elseworlds classics examine a world without the Man of Steel after, years in the past, a flat tire prevents Ma and Pa Kent from discovering a small rocket ship with an alien baby inside. As a result, the world's greatest hero never comes to be. Without Superman as a symbol of unimpeachable integrity or a selfless leader who inspires greatness in their ranks, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, the Atom, and Green Lantern must battle public contempt and personal mistrust as they attempt to work together to protect a world that fears them. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

This episode covers our review of The Pilot featuring the return of The Doctor and Nardole and the introduction of new companion, Bill. The post Episode 326 – Flaming Penguin appeared first on Traveling the Vortex.

Chan and Riley end their four-part Starter Kit series with one last hurrah aboard 'Mummy on the Orient Express' with guest Ray Stakenas. We discuss the building blocks of Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor, Ray's opinions on 80's era sci-fi, and Riley confesses to one of her closeted fandoms. Find out our Starter Kit track record, and unlock the mysteries of the Foretold. Hit us up on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @RegeneratesPod to tell us if you're our mummy and what Twelfth Doctor episode would've been in your Starter Kit!

Chan and Riley are joined by comedian Erika Curry as they continue their Starter Kit run with the Matt Smith debut adventure, 'The Eleventh Hour.' Riley fangirls out about being fangirled, Chan slowly learns his own name and Erika is full of questions about nurses and "magic wands." Will Erika abandon her fiance to go running away on the TARDIS, or will she be swayed by a fancy endorsement deal? Is this podcast protected? Tell us on Twitter at @RegeneratesPod, and let us know what Eleventh Doctor episode would have been in your Starter Kit!

Our Starter Kit continues with the Tenth Doctor. Chan and Riley are joined by TV host J. Keith Van Straaten as they chew their way through this series two episode "Tooth and Claw." How clear is the Doctor's background to a novice viewer, do his inherent morals serve as clear motivations for plot direction and just which older British lady is playing the Queen this time around? Let us know at @regeneratespod if you are amused and what Tenth Doctor episode would be in your starter kit?

Every fan has their go-to episodes for introducing newbies, so for our launch episodes we're unboxing our own preferred starter kit with guests who have never watched Doctor Who before. This week Comedian Jen Saunderson is the Regenerates' companion as Chan and Riley attempt to bring her into the Whovian fold with a favorite Ninth Doctor storyline, “The Empty Child.” Journey with them through Blitz-plagued London as they swoon over Captain Jack Harkness, ruminate on Doctors come and gone, and misspeak the names of so many celebrities. Don't forget to like Regenerates: A Doctor Who Podcast on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @RegneratesPod, and let us know what Doctor Who episodes would be in your starter kit.

"The Return of Doctor Mysterio" is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. First broadcast on BBC One on 25 December 2016, it is the twelfth Christmas special since the show's revival in 2005. It is written by Steven Moffat and directed by Ed Bazalgette. The episode stars Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and Matt Lucas as Nardole, the latter reprising his role from the preceding episode, "The Husbands of River Song". The episode is set in New York City, and involves the Doctor and Nardole linking with journalist Lucy Fletcher (Charity Wakefield) and a superhero called The Ghost (Justin Chatwin) to combat brain-swapping aliens. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics. Contents [hide] 1 Plot 1.1 Continuity 1.2 Outside references 2 Promotion 3 Broadcast 3.1 Cinemas 4 Reception 4.1 Critical reception 5 Home media 6 References 7 External links Plot[edit] In New York City on Christmas Eve of 1992, an 8-year-old boy named Grant wakes to find the Doctor dangling outside the window of his family's apartment, and helps him come into his bedroom. Taking the boy to the rooftop, the Doctor reveals he accidentally set off a trap for a device he was building, and enlists him to help complete it. However Grant mistakenly swallows a wish-granting gemstone needed for the device, believing it to be medicine, effectively being granted his wish to be a superhero. Abandoning the device, the Doctor makes Grant promise to not use his new superpowers before he leaves. Returning to New York in 2016 with Nardole, whom he rebuilt from Hydroflax's body, the Doctor conducts an investigation into Harmony Shoals, a multinational research company, discovering a news reporter named Lucy Fletcher performing a similar investigation. The group discover that it is being secretly run by a group of living alien brains that transplant themselves into any living creature they need for their plans, killing the company's owner, Mr Brock, for his body. Tracked down by Dr Sims, an employee the brains already took over, the group suddenly are rescued by a masked superhero named the Ghost, who transports Lucy close to her home. Returning to her apartment before her, Ghost transforms back into Grant, who works for Lucy as a nanny, only to be shocked to find the Doctor and Nardole waiting for him, having tracked him down via the gemstone fused to him. When Lucy returns and sees the Time Lord, the Doctor reveals to her that the alien brains colonise planets by taking control of their prominent leaders, with Earth being their next target. Leaving Lucy to prepare for an interview with Grant's alter ego, the Doctor and Nardole track down the alien's ship in a low orbit and board it via the TARDIS. On board, they discover that the ship's reactor is in a critical state, and realise from Dr Sims that he intends to drop it on New York. Remembering an observation made by Nardole, the Doctor realises the city would be vaporised except for the Harmony Shoals building, and that the world leaders would take shelter in the company's other buildings within each capital city on the belief that Earth was under attack, effectively allowing the brains to take them over. After Dr Sims lets slip the ship is to be dropped at a designated time, the Doctor reprogrammes it to begin descending ahead of schedule. Attending his interview, Grant and Lucy become captured by the brains who intend to transplant themselves into Ghost's body. Breaking free and secretly returning as himself, Grant picks up a message from the Doctor requesting his help to stop the alien's ship from crashing into the city after being unable to change its course during its descent. Revealing himself as the Ghost to Lucy in stopping the ship on the rooftop, Grant finally manages to win her over and takes her in tow as he disposes of the ship, while the Doctor alerts UNIT, who subsequently shut down Harmony Shoals, unaware that the alien brain in Dr Sims has escaped within one of their soldiers. Back at Lucy's apartment, Grant informs the Doctor he will no longer use his powers, though as the Time Lord leaves, Lucy asks him why he is sad. Not giving a straight answer as he leaves, Nardole reveals he is still mourning the loss of River Song but will hopefully recover, leaving with the Doctor to aid him further. Continuity[edit] At the beginning of the episode, the Doctor is constructing a device to reverse the paradoxes created during his previous visit in "The Angels Take Manhattan".[1][2] The Doctor mentions that he usually gets "an invasion" every Christmas, a reference to the different invasions of Earth taking place during most Doctor Who Christmas specials.[3] The unnamed brain-swapping aliens last appeared in the 2015 Christmas special "The Husbands of River Song", where they were servants of King Hydroflax. Their main agent, Scratch, stated that they represented "the Shoal of the Winter Harmony."[2] The Doctor tells Lucy that he works for Scotland Yard, which he also did in "The Woman Who Lived". Previously, the Tenth Doctor told the guests at Lady Eddison's manor he was a chief inspector from Scotland Yard in "The Unicorn and the Wasp, while the Eleventh Doctor told President Richard Nixon he was an undercover operative from Scotland Yard (code-named "The Doctor") in "The Impossible Astronaut".[2] A movie theater across from Lucy's apartment features a film called The Mind of Evil, the name of a Third Doctor serial.[4] Nardole mentions that the Doctor cut him out of Hydroflax's body, referring to off-screen events following the "The Husbands of River Song" where he was decapitated and his head was placed inside the artificially intelligent robotic body of King Hydroflax.[5] When the Doctor complains that Grant promised him never to use his powers, Nardole brings up the Time Lord policy of never interfering with other peoples or cultures, first mentioned in the Second Doctor serial The War Games.[4] When clearing out the headquarters of Harmony Shoal, a UNIT officer prepares to contact Osgood, referring to Petronella Osgood who previously appeared in "The Day of the Doctor", "Death in Heaven" and "The Zygon Invasion" / "The Zygon Inversion".[3] Both the Doctor and Nardole refer to the final 24-year night the Doctor spent with River Song ("The Husbands of River Song") and her eventual death in the Library ("Forest of the Dead").[2] Outside references[edit] The character of "The Ghost" is a pastiche of the comic book superhero Superman, with several references to the character being made throughout the special: Superman's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, are referenced when Mr Brock suggests to the gathered reports to direct further questions to ""Miss Shuster and Ms. Siegel".[6] Grant has roughly the same standard powers of Superman, including flight, super-strength, super-speed, being bulletproof, and possessing X-ray vision,[7] along with other unconventional powers.[1][7] He gains his power from a stellar-powered object (a gemstone made from a star, in the episode), much as Superman gains his from Earth's yellow sun.[1][7] The Harmony Shoals building in New York featured in the episode has a large globe on top of it, making it resemble the Daily Planet building, a major setting of Superman stories.[1] Grant prefers being called "mild-mannered", as Superman's alter ego is often characterized. He also follows the same moral code as Superman when operating as the Ghost,[7] and transforms in a similar fashion by tearing open his shirt to reveal his superhero costume underneath.[1] The special features a number of elements that mimic those from Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie. One scene involves the Ghost voicing his hope that Lucy's close call at Harmony Shoal hasn't put her off journalism, paralleling the same scene in the film in which Superman hopes Lois is not put off from flying after he rescues her from falling out of a helicopter.[7] Lucy also conducts a rooftop interview with the Ghost reminiscent of Lois' interview with Superman in the film.[8] Lucy Fletcher is named after Lois Lane's sister Lucy.[1] Her character is similar to Lois' in that she does not realize that her old high school friend and current nanny is the superhero Ghost.[5] The initials "L.L." used by several characters of the Superman comics (Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, Linda Lee) is used in Lucy's married name: Lucy Lombard.[1] Several characters from Marvel Comics line the walls of the young Grant's bedroom.[1] The Doctor questions Spider-Man's unusual origin of being bitten by a radioactive spider; he opines that radiation poisoning would be the likely result.[1] A "Joe's Pizza" is shown within the city, which is where Peter Parker worked at briefly in the movie Spider-Man 2.[2] The Doctor counsels Grant that "with great power comes great responsibility," an adage associated with Spider-Man.[7] Batman is briefly referenced after the Ghost drops Lucy off at her apartment building. When the baby monitor he is carrying goes off, Lucy mistakes it for a signal device and asks if the Bat-Signal is now an app.[1] The Doctor uses the viral mobile game Pokémon Go to create a distraction at Harmony Shoal's Tokyo headquarters.[9][10] Promotion[edit] The episode was revealed and the first trailer was shown at the 2016 New York Comic Con on 7 October 2016.[11] A preview clip was shown as part of the Children in Need broadcast on 18 November 2016.[12] Broadcast[edit] Cinemas[edit] The episode will receive cinema screenings in Australia and New Zealand on 26 December 2016,[13][14] in Canada on 26 and 28 December 2016,[15] and in the United States on 27 and 29 December 2016.[16] Reception[edit] The episode had an official rating of 7.83 million viewers in the UK, making it the 6th most watched show on Christmas Day 2016.[17] The overnight rating was 5.68 million, a share of 27.1% of the total TV audience.[18] The episode received an Appreciation Index score of 82.[19] It also received 1.7 million viewers on BBCA, was BBC America's top telecast of the year across all key demographics, and was the most talked about Christmas day television program on Facebook and Twitter.[20] Critical reception[edit] The Telegraph gave a positive review of five out of five stars and summarized that the episode was "a romp with a classic feel and cross-generational appeal".[9] Andrew Billen writing in The Times gave the programme four stars out of a possible five. Billen said that Capaldi was at his warmest and that Nardole (Matt Lucas) "added panto brio to an already exuberant episode".[21] The Guardian gave a positive review of The Return of Doctor Mysterio saying "Capaldi takes Manhattan!" ... "Cosmic baddies are inserting alien brains into world leaders' heads in the Christmas special. It's timely, top-of-the-tree fun – and Peter Capaldi and Matt Lucas are a pantomime treat".[22] IGN said "“The Return of Doctor Mysterio” is a pretty lightweight entry in the Twelfth Doctor's oeuvre, which considering the events of last season isn't necessarily a bad thing. But the different elements of the episode don't come together as smoothly as they could, and the emotional through line for the Doctor is treated mostly as an afterthought" but gave it 7/10.[23] A.V. Club gave a mixed review saying that "Doctor Who takes a jolly detour to superhero goofiness".[24]