Podcast appearances and mentions of Philip Hinchcliffe

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There's a fantastic new text out, kicking off a whole new range, from Roundel Books. Today, we're chatting with editor Gary Russell about The DNA of Doctor Who: The Philip Hinchcliffe Years. Kenny (who's contributed a chapter on Philip's audio stories with Big Finish) and Dave discuss their favourite stories from the era, with special guest cameo appearances from Tom Harris, Steevie Day and John Bollan!

Featuring menacing Martian mummy robots and an ancient foe who symbolises death itself, Pyramids of Mars has long been hailed as peak Doctor Who. Produced during the the height of the Gothic horror style of the Hinchcliffe-Holme years, it's a story that has left an indelible mark in the minds of many fans both old and new, once seen, never forgotten. But what do we think of it?In this week's deep dive into classic Doctor Who we discuss:Mummies!Martians!Sutekh!Ancient Space-Gods!Zombies!Bad science!Gothic horror!And much much more!Tune in to hear what we and other fans think of this iconic story from one of Doctor Who's most popular periods.Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook and join in the fun as we explore the Whoniverse from Corner to Corner!Support the show Subscribe 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! 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!

Ian and Nathan are on another Adventure in Time and Spain. Nathan wanted to go to Gallifrey even though it's a silly place. The Deadly Assassin (1976). Directed by David Maloney. Written by Robert Holmes. Produced by Philip Hinchcliffe. Starring Tom Baker, Bernard Horsfall, Peter Pratt and George Pravda.

International Left Handers day Special – also 1990, Austin Princess, Soviet Cars, The Unexplained, Burtonwood, Spiral Staircases in Castles, Judy Garland, Jaws, Robert Shaw, Romantic Liasons, The Childe of Hale, Lighthouses, Wasps, Private Schulz, The genius of Philip Hinchcliffe and Ken Campbell

Rejoining me this week is Dale Smith, author of several Doctor Who novels and Black Archives books, including a forthcoming (August 2023) look at The Greatest Show in the Galaxy. The book this week is 1982's Kinda, novelized in 1984. Jason has several other podcast episodes out on other shows, including A Kettle and Some String, and new Trap One episodes repackaging my interviews with Philip Hinchcliffe and Elizabeth Morton. Please enjoy (after you've downloaded this episode first). Friend of the podcast James Cooray Smith also has a terrific Psychic Paper article up about The New Adventures, well worth a read. Jason previously did a documentary about the first four NAs over on Trap One. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, subscribe, and rate us! Doctor Who Literature is now a member of the Direction Point Doctor Who podcast network. Please e-mail the pod at DrWhoLiterature@gmail.com. You can catch all past episodes at https://anchor.fm/doctorwholit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwholit/message

  This title was released in May 2023. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 30 June 2023, and on general sale after this date. In a paved garden outside time, the Doctor is presented with an awful prophecy: the conquest of all time by the Daleks. To prevent this terrible fate, the Time Lords have decided on a radical course — to weaponise time themselves, and destroy the Daleks before they were ever created. And they want the Doctor to carry out this extraordinary task! Soon, he and his companions Sarah and Harry are on the battle-ravaged planet Skaro, where a war has been raging for centuries. The war is now waged by teenagers using the last surviving weapons. Everything is desperate. But the Kaled's chief scientist has a new weapon that he thinks might just change everything… Disc 1: Full cast version of Terry Nation's first draft of episode one of Genesis of the Daleks, with Nicholas Briggs providing the stage directions, plus readings by individual cast members of the storylines for the other episodes. Disc 2: BBC broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed interviews Philip Hinchcliffe.    

Thank you for downloading the Trap One Podcast. On this episode the legendary Doctor Who producer Philip Hinchcliffe Jons US Jason (@drwhonovels) to discuss the three Target novelisations he wrote. You can find all episodes of The brilliant Doctor Who Literature Podcast here.  

Nick and Iain present… The Chat - Iain and Genesis… Good Review Guide: First Doctor Adventures: The Outlaws… Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: The Sixth Doctor - Purity Unleashed… Also Available: Daleks! Genesis of Terror.

This week we take a break in between the 1981 and 1982 seasons to explore the legacies of two writing titans. Harlan Ellison wrote the 7-page introduction that appeared in most American reprints of Target novelizations, put out by Pinnacle Books. How did that essay come to be commissioned, and why did Harlan write it? We have answers! We're joined by Jason Davis, who edited several of Harlan's collections, and shares his knowledge with us, in an interview recorded live at Gallifrey One in Los Angeles in February 2022. You can find Jason at Humanity Is My Business. We are then rejoined by Philip Hinchcliffe, Doctor Who's producer between 1974 and 1977, and producer for Chris Boucher's first two TV episodes, to discuss the work and legacy of Mr. Boucher, who passed away in December 2022. This interview was recorded in January 2023. And stay tuned for a bonus conversation, also recorded live at Gally, with long-time show contributors David Barsky and Bill Evenson. This conversation is, ah... much less scholarly and stately than the other two. Doctor Who Literature is now a member of the Direction Point Doctor Who podcast network. Please e-mail the pod at DrWhoLiterature@gmail.com. You can catch all past episodes at https://anchor.fm/doctorwholit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwholit/message

Possibly our biggest and boldest episode yet. The great Philip Hinchcliffe is back to discuss his third and (sadly) final Doctor Who novelization; August 1980's "The Keys of Marinus". Always an honor to speak to Philip, who had not read this book in decades and gained a new perspective on the text. And Jim Sangster (@Monster_Maker) is back to discuss "Marinus" in both TV and book incarnations and why "Marinus" is so important to 21st-century "Doctor Who"... as well as Jim's prolific creative work and DW content, Bette Davis, limericks, and the long-awaited return of everyone's favorite game, "Guess That Cliffhanger". The Bette Davis/George Colouris interview may be found in its entirety here. The "Blake's 7" anthology for which Jim provided illustrations may be found and purchased here. "Doctor Who and the Keys of Marinus" features cover art by David McAllister. Doctor Who Literature is now a member of the Direction Point Doctor Who podcast network. Please e-mail the pod at DrWhoLiterature@gmail.com. You can catch all past episodes at https://anchor.fm/doctorwholit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorwholit/message

This episode is being released the same day that "The Power of the Doctor" -- the Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall finale -- is set to air. One day ago, we received this gorgeous new trailer. How excited are you for this episode? We are, and we'll talk about it a lot today. My guest this week is a returning guest, Daniel Knight (@DanielKnight73). We'll be talking "The Robots of Death", TV and book, but we also discuss the legacy of Philip Hinchcliffe, the last DWM survey of the entire series, and our thoughts on Jodie's and Chibnall's work on Doctor Who the last few years. We are also joined again by Simon Hart (@Si_Hart), our correspondent at "Terrance Dicks: A Celebration" at Riverside Studios earlier this month. "Doctor Who and the Robots of Death" features cover art by John Geary. Doctor Who Literature is now a member of the Direction Point Doctor Who podcast network. Please e-mail the pod at DrWhoLiterature@gmail.com. You can catch all past episodes at https://anchor.fm/doctorwholit

We close out the 1977 Target novelizations with the longest-ever episode of Doctor Who Literature. This is largely because we have two interviews this week. First, former Doctor Who producer Philip Hinchcliffe rejoins Jason to discuss his work on 1970s Doctor Who, specifically the TV production and the novelization of "The Masque of Mandragora". We take a moment to reflect on the passing of Nichelle Nichols and of Vin Scully, the latter of whom has a surprising connection to TV science fiction. We're then rejoined by Graeme Burk (@GraemeBurk), co-producer and co-host of Reality Bomb. We discuss the differences between our two podcasts, share our love for the Philip Hinchcliffe era, and both the TV and book versions of "Masque of Mandragora", share some laughs... and then go deep into debate over "Talons of Weng-Chiang", subject of last week's episode. Was "Talons" controversial when it came out in 1977? When did public opinion start to shift? Was "Talons" really banned in Canada? And, after clearing the air, we discuss Graeme's soon-to-be-released Hinchcliffe biography. Lastly, Jason goes deep into the "Masque" novelization, and wouldn't even say no... to a salami... sandwich. Please e-mail the pod at DrWhoLiterature@gmail.com. You can catch all past episodes at https://anchor.fm/doctorwholit.

Our guest this month is veteran Reality Bomb host and all-around great Canadian, Graeme Burk! Graeme joins us to discuss his podcasting career, how Pyramids of Mars can be comforting AND exciting, and having lunch with Philip Hinchcliffe. Then Graeme brings us his Pick of the Month, the CBS musical powerhouse sitcom, WKRP In Cincinnati! We talk about its enduring appeal, the politics of music copyright laws, and how this icon of television sitcoms has stood the test of time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doctorwhoandcompany/support

Back for a record-setting fourth appearance on Doctor Who Literature this week is Simon Hart (@Si_Hart). We both break down the TV version of "Planet of Evil" -- is this one of Doctor Who's most successful hours? How does the dialogue and plot logic measure up to the many other jewels in the Philip Hinchcliffe era crown? Then we get to the book -- is Terrance Dicks able to work his usual magic on a script that he seems to find less enjoyable than many others he's adapted in the past? Si also tries to defend his crown as all-time DWL "20 Questions" champion. Can he break his own record this week? Later on, Jason walks us through the text of the book and gets the impression that Terrance is rolling his eyes at the story a little more than usual. Please e-mail the pod at DrWhoLiterature@gmail.com. You can catch all past episodes at https://anchor.fm/doctorwholit.

Doctor Who Literature is delighted and overjoyed to bring you Jason's interview with Philip Hinchcliffe, the man who produced "The Seeds of Doom" for television and who then wrote the novelization. This half-hour was one of the high points of Jason's decades as a fan and we couldn't be happier to share it with you. Our guest conversation this week is with Shannon Dohar (@SDohar), a Doctor Who fan in New York City, whose voice you can also hear on the musical podcasts Deeper Cuts and So Much to Sing About. What was it like reading the novelizations and New Adventures in the US before the New Series hit it big here? What are our thoughts on the Chris Chibnall era? How much does Philip Hinchcliffe and his era's stories mean to us today? Spoiler alert: Quite a bit. And how does Shannon fare on a game of "Twenty Questions"? Lastly, Jason reviews the "Seeds of Doom" novelizations and talks about the different needs of a six-week TV serial versus a 120-page adaptation. Special thanks to David Barsky for the production of this episode.

It's our very last season poll, and we're going back to 1976 to talk about Philip Hinchcliffe's third and final year as producer of Doctor Who: Season 14

Doctor Who is sometimes notable for the wrong reasons, and sometimes it's legendary for the right ones. But what about when it's both, and in the same story? That's the case for The Talons of Weng-Chiang, which is rightly praised as a true classic Doctor Who story in every sense of the word, the culmination of producer Philip Hinchcliffe's ambitious era and the peak of Tom Baker's run of gothic horror stories. It's also an example of casually racist attitudes — not just of the Victorian era where the story's set, but also of 1977, when the story was made. Given Talons' many facets, what's a 21st century Whovian to make of it? Don your headphones and grab your deerstalker — the game's afoot in this pod. Follow us on TikTok! @pulltoopen ...and Instagram: @pulltoopen63 ...and Twitter: @pulltoopen63 Outro music: Chronos by Alexander Nakarada

According to BBC Drama boss Piers Wenger some "radical" changes are coming to Doctor Who - but what could he be referring to?In this week's podcast we take a look at the kind of revamp or revival Doctor Who could be in for after the departure of Chris Chibnall and Jodie Whittaker, as well as discussing new comment from ex-Who boss Philip Hinchcliffe about a big change he'd make...For all the latest TV, movie and entertainment news, interviews, comment and analysis visit: http://www.radiotimes.com/You can follow us on Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@RadioTimesLike our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiotimes/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadioTimesAnd we're here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotimes/?hl=en See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we've got more mystery clues for you to peruse, Big Finish art and releases to amuse and a clikbait article about possible future showrunners that will at best bemuse. There's also talk of current showrunner Chris Chibnall's message in the latest Doctor Who Magazine, the impaled Cyberman figure you never knew you needed from Hero Collector, and Part Two of our Classic Series Commentary for “State of Decay”! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon! The Timelash BBC America Series 13 Press Release Doctor Who /mystery clues so far Doctor Who Loot Crate Screenrant Show Runner list Doctor Who Magazine 568 Big Finish Lost Warriors, next for the Ninth Doctor Big Finish Third Doctor Adventures volume 8, due October Big Finish The Year of Martha Jones welcomes Marina Sirtis Big Finish The Early Adventures After the Daleks available Big Finish The Early Adventures The Secrets of Det-Sen available Big Finish The God of Phantoms by Philip Hinchcliffe available Titan Comics brings around the Eighth and Eleventh Doctors Who & Me by Barry Letts expanded edition due this month Vworp Vworp issue 4 due September Upcoming Hero Collector figurines including an impaled Cyberman Commentary: The State of Decay, Part Two

Nick and Benji present… Reviews catch-up - Fourth Doctor Adventures: Day of the Comet & The Diary of River Song: Series 8… Behind-the-Scenes - Philip Hinchcliffe Presents - The God of Phantoms and The Secrets of Det-Set… Drama Tease - After The Daleks.

A good novelization trims the fat. An anorexic novelization trims off bits that you actually need to survive. Guess which one Philip Hinchcliffe’s novelization of THE MASQUE OF MANDRAGORA is? Come join our panelists Tony Whitt, Dalton Hughes, and special guest Erik Gulbrandsen of the VIDEO JUNKYARD PODCAST and the POLICE BOX IN A JUNKYARD PODCAST, as we try to figure out how the producer of a sci-fi show doesn’t know simple things like how many hearts his main character actually has. If you like what you hear, please come visit our Patreon page! It's at https://www.patreon.com/DWTargetBC. If you decide to support us in our ongoing effort to discuss all of the DOCTOR WHO novelizations, you'll be able to choose a gift! Contributing at any level gets you our extras! Visit the site for more details! We also have a book discussion group of our very own on Goodreads! It can be found at the link below. If you want to have your question, discussion, or review of a given book read aloud by us, simply join the group, post your response to the group by the given deadline, and we will see it! If you really like us or feel the exact opposite, feel free to comment on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter (we’re @DWTARGETBC), or subscribe to us via the podcast provider of your choice (we can be found on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and TuneIn, amongst many others)! You can also email us at emperordalek@gmail.com with the phrase “Target Book Club” in the subject line! Thanks to Ron Schiding for our new podcast logo and artwork, and to Dalton Hughes for editing help on this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWhoTargetBookClubPodcast/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/doctor-who-target-book-club-podcast/id1195364046?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbookclubpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OEzSJi4xJP1MApYmR9t8J Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/doctor-who-target-book-club-podcast TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Doctor-Who-Target-Book-Club-Podcast-p957128/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DWTARGETBC Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/710804-doctor-who-target-book-club-podcast

Ever planted the seed of a very robust kind of plant, only to have it not only NOT grow but wither miserably? Ever find a flower that looked good but smelled horrible? Then you may have some idea what it’s like to read Philip Hinchcliffe’s novelization of THE SEEDS OF DOOM. Come join our panelists Tony Whitt, Dalton Hughes, Jenny Ingersoll, and special guest Erik Gulbrandsen of the VIDEO JUNKYARD PODCAST and the POLICE BOX IN A JUNKYARD PODCAST, as we try to figure out exactly why this particular plant didn’t bloom… If you like what you hear, please come visit our Patreon page! It's at https://www.patreon.com/DWTargetBC. If you decide to support us in our ongoing effort to discuss all of the DOCTOR WHO novelizations, you'll be able to choose a gift! Contributing at any level gets you our extras! Visit the site for more details! We also have a book discussion group of our very own on Goodreads! It can be found at the link below. If you want to have your question, discussion, or review of a given book read aloud by us, simply join the group, post your response to the group by the given deadline, and we will see it! If you really like us or feel the exact opposite, feel free to comment on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter (we’re @DWTARGETBC), or subscribe to us via the podcast provider of your choice (we can be found on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and TuneIn, amongst many others)! You can also email us at emperordalek@gmail.com with the phrase “Target Book Club” in the subject line! Thanks to Ron Schiding for our new podcast logo and artwork, and to Dalton Hughes for editing help on this episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWhoTargetBookClubPodcast/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/doctor-who-target-book-club-podcast/id1195364046?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/doctorwhotargetbookclubpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OEzSJi4xJP1MApYmR9t8J Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/doctor-who-target-book-club-podcast TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Doctor-Who-Target-Book-Club-Podcast-p957128/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DWTARGETBC Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/710804-doctor-who-target-book-club-podcast

Usually at this time of the week, at this time of the year, we would be kicking off Gallifrey One with a live show featuring a number of guests attending the convention that year. So this year, as part of our Tales of Gallifrey One series, we present a "greatest hits" selection from our various live shows of years past. Here is Peter Davison (2016), Philip Hinchcliffe (2013), Terrance Dicks (2014), Pete McTighe, Vinay Patel, and Joy Wilkinson (2020), Julian Glover (2016), Patricia Quinn (2016), and Chip Sudderth's Two-Minute Time Lord presentation from 2015. Enjoy!

Series 15, the beginning of the Graham Williams era, still has the Philip Hinchcliffe stories that were ordered, so we still see elements of proper horror.  At the very end we get a Gallifrey story with high jinks, West Wing melodrama, and in the T.A.R.D.I.S. dwelling.  Write to us at prydonian.post@gmail.com

  Talking about the highly celebrated Series 13 of classic Doctor Who.  The, definitive article, Philip Hinchcliffe era starts off with the Zygons, followed by a wonderful set in Planet of Evil, then we are hit with Pyramids of Mars!  Brain of Morbius engages us with more Time Lord Lore, Terry Nation hands in a Dalek-less script, and the series ends with a bang, Seeds of Doom!  Write to us on Twitter at @4thatrule and prydonian.post@gmail.com Catch our other podcast programming at www.wrightonnetwork.com  

NEW TO WHO and THE ARK IN SPACEAt a time in the far-off future, Earth has become uninhabitable. A selection of Humanity is placed, deep-frozen, in a fully-automated space station, to await the day of their return to Earth…Thousands of years later, New To Who return. Col, Dan, and Steven find things going suspiciously wrong, and the station under attack from the giant WIRRN, deadly creatures who, in their lust for power, now threaten the future of the whole Human Race…New To Who are back with a look at THE ARK IN SPACE, the first story proper of the vaunted Hinchcliffe and Holmes era of Classic Who (Seasons 12 to 14).The story is written by Robert Holmes, rewriting John Lucarotti’s original script, while Philip Hinchcliffe takes the reins from Barry Letts as producer for the first time – at the ripe old age of 29! It boasts some beautiful set designs by Roger Murray-Leach complemented by gorgeous direction by Rodney Bennett and a haunting score from Australia’s own Dudley Simpson, while Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, and Ian Marter are wonderful as one of the all-time very best TARDIS teams.With echoes of 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick from 1968 and foreshadowing Ridley Scott’s Alien of 1979, THE ARK IN SPACE combines existential and body horror genres to tell the story of cryogenically frozen human colony that revives only to find themselves in the midst of an insectoid alien horror that feeds on their bodies and souls!The cover of the original imprint of the 1976 Target novelisation for THE ARK IN SPACE is used with the kind permission of Chris Achilleos. The novelisation is written by Ian Marter himself, and the audiobook is ready by none other than Tom Baker.Theme by Our Colin (2019). Much love and thanks, Col! ❤︎Special thanks to Sarah Tout at Voice Box Media Training.You can now find New To Who on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PlayerFM.NEW TO WHO WILL RETURN

In episode 87 of the Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, Brett, Liam, and Humphrey look into two eras of Doctor Who, as we compare the show runner for most all of Jon Pertwee's Doctor, Barry Letts, and Philip Hinchcliffe, the producer that replaced Letts, and working with probably the most iconic Doctor in the classic series, in Tom Baker. Stay tuned to the very end of the podcast, were I've included an off-air discussion about canon.   Stay tuned for future podcasts that focus on the New Series of Doctor Who, Big Finish audio releases, as well as further era discussions. Episode 88: Doctor Who & Big Finish news, with November Big Finish reviews, as well as the reviews for some of October Big Finish releases. Episode ??: Liam's Trip to Whooverville Please give the show some feedback through tweets & email. Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast  Tweet the hosts: Liam @djNezumi or Brett @Mavic_Chen  Visit our website: AlhambraPodcast.weebly.com  

Episode 86 In this episode of The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, Brett along with Liam, Humphrey, and Legeon. In this episode, we look at and react to some of the latest Doctor Who and Big Finish news.  Then, we discuss and give our thoughts on many of the Doctor Who and Doctor Who spin-off series released by Big Finish from September and October 2018.  In order to release only the highest of quality podcast, portions of the early part of the podcast were cut.  Sadly, the tail end of the podcast suffered the most with audio issues, thus it was taken completely out of this month's podcast. Stay tuned for our next podcasts were we will look at more Series 11 Doctor Who, as well as the newest releases from Big Finish, and those that were cut from this podcast. Episode 87: Doctor Who & Big Finish news, with November Big Finish reviews, as well as the reviews for some of October Big Finish releases. Please give the show some feedback through tweets & email. Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast  Tweet the hosts: Liam @djNezumi or Brett @Mavic_Chen  Visit our website: AlhambraPodcast.weebly.com Episode ??: Liam's Trip to Whooverville Episode ??: The Barry Letts era vs The Philip Hinchcliffe era (missing)  

Episode 85 In this episode of The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, Brett along with Liam, Humphrey, and the return of an old, yet familiar voice are present to discuss and review the first 4 episodes of series 11 on Doctor Who, featuring Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor!  Tomfoolery will occur throughout, as usual, although we find our way back in the end.  Due to some poor audio quality you will notice off and on throughout this episode, the original podcast will be split up into two separate podcasts.  Stay tuned for Episode 86, in which we will discuss and react to the latest Doctor Who and Big Finish news, with reviews of Big Finish audios from the months of September and October 2018. Stay tuned for our next podcasts: Episode 86: Doctor Who & Big Finish news, with September and October Big Finish Reviews Episode ??: Liam's Trip to Whooverville Episode ??: The Barry Letts era vs The Philip Hinchcliffe era Please give the show some feedback through tweets & email. Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast  Tweet the hosts: Liam @djNezumi or Brett @Mavic_Chen  Visit our website: AlhambraPodcast.weebly.com  

Episode 84 of the Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, with Brett, Liam, and Humphrey, look at two of the early year's Doctor Who show runners in Verity Lambert versus Innes Lloyd.   As usual, we do get off topic early on, as well as throughout the podcast.  Although we look at the show runners era as a whole, each one of us focused on a different story within the era to see if the stories and tones consistent throughout both eras. Stay tuned for our next podcasts: Episode ??: Liam's Trip to Whooverville Episode ??: The Barry Letts era vs The Philip Hinchcliffe era Episode ??: Doctor Who news & August Big Finish Reviews Please give the show some feedback through tweets & email. Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast  Tweet the hosts: Liam @djNezumi or Brett @Mavic_Chen  Visit our website: AlhambraPodcast.weebly.com

NEW TO WHO AND THE GENESIS OF THE DALEKSThe Place: ScotlandTime: The day Verity!’s Liz Miles joined New To WhoAfter over fifty years of futile discussion between fans, Steven thinks this is the perfected form that carries Doctor Who into eternity - the dreaded GENESIS OF THE DALEKS. Without feeling, conscience or pity, Steven is joined as ever by Dan and this time by the wonderful Liz Myles to travel back through time in an effort to totally deconstruct this terrible menace of the future.From Tom Baker’s first season as the Doctor, GENESIS OF THE DALEKS is rightly lauded as one of the very best Doctor Who stories ever made.Combining the great powers of script editor Robert Holmes, producer Philip Hinchcliffe, director David Maloney, and a script by inventor of the Daleks, Davros - err, Terry Nation, we also have one of the great TARDIS teams of all time in the form of travelling companions Sarah-Jane Smith and Harry Sullivan, played resplendently by the late and wonderful Elizabeth Sladen and Ian Marter.Fusing the still-heard echoes of World War II with aspects of moral philosophy and growing fears about scientific discoveries about the human genome, Genesis is a story of its time that remains as relevant today as it ever was.The cover of the original imprint of the 1976 Target novelisation for GENESIS OF THE DALEKS is used with the kind permission of Chris Achilleos. The novelisation is written by Sir Terrance Dicks. The audiobook is read by Tom Baker.Intro theme by Our Colin (2017). Much love and thanks, Col ❤︎Special thanks to Sarah Tout at Voice Box Media Training.NEXT MONTH: THE TENTH PLANET

Episode 83 of the Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, with Brett, Liam, and Humphrey, where we discuss the latest Doctor Who and Big Finish news. When we get into the reviews, we discuss July's Torchwood One: Machines; BF Originals - Jeremiah Bourne in Time;The First Doctor Adventures Vol. 2; & Callan Vol. 1. August's releases we discuss and review: MR #241 Red Planets; Bernice Summerfield: Treasury; Torchwood: Deadbeat Escape; Spin-Off series Lady Christina & Class Volume 1 and 2.  A long discussion regarding why Class went off the air, and Liam praising it saying it's not that bad. Stay tuned for our next podcasts: Episode 83: The Barry Letts era vs The Philip Hinchcliffe era Episode 84: Doctor Who news & August Big Finish Reviews   Please give the show some feedback through tweets & email. Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast  Tweet the hosts: Liam @djNezumi or Brett @Mavic_Chen  Visit our website: AlhambraPodcast.weebly.com

In episode 82 of the Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, Brett, Liam, and Humphrey listen to some of the "best of" SDCC Doctor Who panel.  Brett and Liam have some concerns regarding one of actors.   Our discussion moves on the actors that have portrayed previous Doctors and companions that revel their roles, as well as those who looked at the series as a means to collect a paycheck. We end the podcast looking at good or odd Doctor/Companion mash-ups. Stay tuned for our next podcasts: Episode 83: The Barry Letts era vs The Philip Hinchcliffe era Episode 84: Doctor Who news & August Big Finish Reviews   Please give the show some feedback through tweets & email. Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast  Tweet the hosts: Liam @djNezumi or Brett @Mavic_Chen  Visit our website: AlhambraPodcast.weebly.com

In episode 81 of the Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, Brett, Liam, and Humphrey take a look at two of Doctor Who's most controversial show runners, John Nathan-Turner and Steven Moffat.   We discuss each eras Doctors, Sonic Screw Drivers, companions that each show runner introduced, villains they both show runners used in their eras, and finally Anniversary/Multi-Doctor story comparisons. Stay tuned for our next podcasts: Episode 82: The Barry Letts era vs The Philip Hinchcliffe era Episode XX: Audio Focus of The Doctor's Daughter Episode XX: Doctor Who news & August Big Finish Reviews   Please give the show some feedback through tweets & email. Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast  Tweet the hosts: Liam @djNezumi or Brett @Mavic_Chen  Visit our website: AlhambraPodcast.weebly.com

MUTTER'S SPIRAL Podcast is back, and we're talking about our involvement in #WhoAgainstGuns:   http://www.realitybombpodcast.com/whoagainstguns/ .  We're very honored to be taking part in raising money to help combat the epidemic of gun violence.  For a donation of $10, you will get a link to a podcast commentary of the classic Doctor Who story "The War Games" done by over 40 Doctor Who writers, podcasters, and fans.  As if that's not enough, STEVEN MOFFAT and PHILIP HINCHCLIFFE have also recorded commentaries on episodes !  If you donate at higher levels ($25 and $50 or more), you'll be eligible to win giveaways of SO MUCH AMAZING Doctor Who swag!  Full details at the site above, please check it out, if you haven't already! On this podcast, we'll discuss the episodes we did and what the recording was like, including the other amazing people on our sessions, as well as give some more details on the project. Donations will be accepted through the end of March, so please go to the site above to learn more and donate to a GREAT cause and give yourself the opportunity to enjoy some GREAT Doctor Who content!

NEW TO WHO AND THE SEEDS OF DOOMIn the desert wastes of sun-burnt Australia, a strange pod is unearthed, buried deep in the sands. Curiosity turns to alarm as the pod begins to grow - then horror when suddenly it cracks open and Dan and Steven shoot out, mercilessly seeking the nearest live victim...In London, PAUL CORNELL is bewildered. Called in to fight this unknown horror, will he be in time to save Earth from the rapidly spreading tentacles of the KRYNOID, a giant man-eating monster from an alien world?The last story of the acclaimed Season 13 of Doctor Who, THE SEEDS OF DOOM is a Gothic horror-inspired epic from the pen of the creator of the Zygons, the late Robert Stewart Banks. We again return to the Philip Hinchliffe and Robert Holmes era, and our director is the great Douglas Camfield. In short, it's an all-time classic Classic Who story!Our thanks again to Chris Achilleos for his kind permission for the use of his original 1977 Target novelisation of THE SEEDS OF DOOM, written by Philip Hinchcliffe.Intro theme by Our Colin (2017), and outro music by Bridget, as Pizza Pocket (2018). If you enjoyed Bridget's music and would like to hear more, please check out her band Simone & Girlfunkle.Special thanks again to Sarah Tout at Voice Box Media Training.

It's time for another monthly bonus episode of The Weekly Stuff Podcast with Jonathan Lack & Sean Chapman, episodes where we will be discussing serials from classic Doctor Who history. Today, we enter perhaps the most iconic era of Doctor Who, meeting the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker, for one of his era's quintessential Gothic Horror stories, “The Brain of Morbius.” Written by Robert Holmes, perhaps the greatest writer in the history of the show, “Morbius” is emblematic of the Fourth Doctor's first three seasons, produced by Philip Hinchcliffe with Holmes serving as Script Edtior, and one of the most creative and atmospheric stories in the show's history. Featuring the series' most iconic companion, Sarah Jane Smith (Elizabeth Sladen), a terrific villain (Philip Madoc as Doctor Solon), and the wonderfully bizarre Sisterhood of Karn, “The Brain of Morbius” is a true classic, and a great entry point for enjoying the Fourth Doctor's iconic tenure. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Subscribe for free to 'The Weekly Stuff' in iTunes! Follow Jonathan Lack on Twitter! Follow Sean Chapman on Twitter!

  In this special edition of the Who's He? Podcast, a very nervous Phil talks to legendary Doctor Who producer Philip Hinchcliffe at the Whooverville 9 convention in Derby. As well as discussing his time on Doctor Who, he also talks about writing scripts for Crossroads and the irritant that was Mary Whitehouse! Don't miss it! Staggering Stories Podcast: https://www.staggeringstories.net Tims Take On Podcast: http://timstakeon.libsyn.com Whooverville Convention: http://whooverville.org

No one even knows where this supposed British part even is. This week we actually hear Tom Baker for the first time in 20 years! Can you believe it? He sounds…. exactly the same. Honestly don’t know what I expected actually. It’s The Valley of Death, written by Philip Hinchcliffe, adapted by Jonathon Morris, andContinue reading →

@TinDogPodcast reviews    Philip Hinchcliffe, acclaimed producer of Doctor Who (1975-77) returns to tell new stories for the Fourth Doctor and Leela. The TARDIS arrives on the remote Shetland isle of Bothness and the Doctor and Leela find themselves threatened by Vikings! Only all is not as it seems. The locals are celebrating the old Norse fire festival of Up Helly Aa, so there’s nothing to be worried about. Or is there? For, unknown to the islanders, the TARDIS crew are on the trail of an ancient artefact invested with mysterious powers that has recently been stolen and brought to this remote location. Somewhere on this island lurks something ancient, and evil, and alien. The Doctor and Leela will have to stop it. Only on this occasion time might not be on their side. Written By: Philip Hinchcliffe, adapted by Marc Platt Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Tom Baker (The Doctor), Louise Jameson (Leela), Joanna Vanderham (Joanna Renwick), David Rintoul (Professor Angus Renwick), Jane Slavin (Peggy), Ewan Bailey (Davy McTavit), Kieran Bew (Murdo Jamieson), Chris Porter (Nardos), Fleur Hinchcliffe (Young Angus Renwick) Producer David Richardson Script Editor John Dorney

Renaissance men Ben and Mark visit Italy via the middle of the road through Croatia and Wales as they discuss The Vampires of Venice and The Masque of Mandragora. Under discussion: Authentic Italian flavour. Vampires. Throat cutting. The Doctor's inability to understand simple human relationships. Some mildly inappropriate giggling at a very particular date. But the big question is, did Robert Holmes and Philip Hinchcliffe ruin Doctor Who?

Hooray for Gallifrey! The Three Who Rule are back for their ninth(!) trip to Gallifrey One, the real happiest place on Earth, and for the sixth(!!) year running, it has been their honour to help launch the convention in style with their very own live show. This year, Paul McGann, Philip Hinchcliffe, Roger Murray-Leach, Rachael Stott, and Nick Abadzis were the guests, and a grand time was had by all. Listen in and enjoy! Guests:  – Paul McGann – Philip Hinchcliffe – Roger Murray-Leach – Nick Abadzis – Rachael Stott Links: – Gallifrey One: 28 Days Later

Episode 42 of the Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast In this episode of the Alhambra Podcast, the trio of Brett (@Mavic_Chen) and Liam (@djNezumi) and Legeon (@legeonhenderson) reunite and bring an enjoyable hour (or more) discussion and sci-fi silliness for the month of September 2016. Starting off with the news! The young adult Doctor Who spin-off series “CLASS”, featuring Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, will air its first two episodes Saturday, October 22, which is the 10 year anniversary of the release of the first Torchwood episode.  Class will air in the UK on BBC 3, ABC Australia, as well as Canada's SPACE channel, however no date and time scheduled for CLASS on BBC America, but it will occur at some point in recorded history. Douglas Adams' - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016) Starring Samuel Barnett as Dirk Gently, Elijah Wood (Last series Wilfred) as Todd (his assistant).  2010 series Stephen Mangan as Dirk, and Darren Boyd as MacDuff. At least BBC America will be airing Power of the Daleks, Saturday, Nov. 12th, streaming the day after on the BBC America app. (didn't know that existed). DVD available in the UK November 21st, and no date AT ALL in America. BBC has confirmed the 2016 Doctor Who Christmas special, The Return of Doctor Mysterio. The Doctor will join forces with a journalist, played by Charity Wakefield, and a superhero to save New York from an alien threat. *Sci-Fi and Fantasy future: “The Man in the High Castle” series 2 - Amazon Prime Dec. 16th. *NYCC release of The Power Rangers --- much darker movie, origin story of the original 90's show (Rita & Goldar) *Sherlock series 4 BBC January 2017 *Orphan Black renewed for a 5th and final season. Thanks to www.doctorwhonews.net for the up to date DW news! Before we hit the Big Finish reviews, let's look at some of the news Pathfinder - Series 3 The Curse of the Crimson Throne series will be released beginning January 2017. A Paizo Inc., and BF combined effort. On to the reviews for September 2016 from Big Finish MR #216 Maker of Demons by Philip Hinchcliffe Vol 2: The Genesis Chamber, by Philip Hinchcliffe, adapted by Marc Platt Early Adventures: The Age of Endurance, by Nick WallaceCarole Ann Ford (Susan), William Russell (Ian/the Doctor), Jemma Powell (Barbara) Doom Coalition Series 3 The Absent Friends, by John Dorney The Eighth Piece, by Matt Fitton The Doomsday Chronometer, by Matt Fitton The Crucible of Souls, by John Dorney DW - Short Trips A Full Life by Joseph Lidster, starring Matthew Waterhouse We change our minds for the audio only release for the month of June, from The Daemons (3rd Doctor).  The Power of Kroll (to be recorded in September).   Please email the show at: alhambraaudio@gmail.com Tweet the show: @AlhambraPodcast or @djNezumi or @Mavic_Chen Visit our website: AlhambraPodcast.weebly.com

Philip Hinchcliffe, acclaimed producer of Doctor Who (1975-77) returns to tell new stories for the Fourth Doctor and Leela. The TARDIS has landed on a human colony world. In the city, where the inhabitants rely on advanced technology to create their children, a marriage is due to take place. But not everyone supports it, and a crash might just prevent it for good. In the commune outside live the savages, shunned and detested by the city folk. But they have recently been visited by a man, charismatic and handsome, who may yet be their saviour - or their doom. Two different sides, ready for conflict. But neither realises that a third force threatens their very existence... Written By: Philip Hinchcliffe, adapted by Marc Platt Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Tom Baker (The Doctor), Louise Jameson (Leela), Jon Culshaw (DeRosa Janz), Hannah Genesius (Ana Janze), Jemma Churchill (Farla Janz/Inscape), Dan Li (Grillo Clavik), Vernon Dobtcheff (Jorenzo Zorn), Arthur Hughes (Shown), Gyuri Sarossy (Volor), Elliot Chapman (Dack/Loyyo) Producer David Richardson Script Editor John Dorney Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs

Huzzah and hurrah! We've reached 100 (numbered) episodes! Plus, it's our three-year anniversary! What a lovely Christmas present. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we celebrate this big, round milestone and talk about River, River, River and her delightful chemistry with Peter Capaldi. And as ever, we digress and touch on stuff like casting decisions, Philip Hinchcliffe, and Star Wars. Don't forget to enter our 100 ep/3-year anniversary giveaway by leaving a comment over on the giveaway post! But if you're one of our Patreon supporters, you're entered automatically! (And as always, THANK YOU!) How did you like "The Husbands of River Song"? Was it a fitting send-off for a great character? Did it leave you wanting? Do you think we'll see River again? Would you even want that? Let us know in the comments! ^E Also covered [links on our site]: Erika has a piece about "The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith" in Outside In 2! loves her TARDIS zipper-bag from MarfDazeGeek! listens to a great new Doctor Who podcast, Handwavium! Tansy's family receives great Doctor Who gifts: a Tom Baker scarf! LEGO Dimensions with the Doctor Who level pack! Liz watches Doctor Who with her niece, who may finally be a fan after watching "The Eleventh Hour"! Deb can't wait to play LEGO Dimensions with the Doctor Who level pack! get the complete Series 9 DVD/Blu Ray collection, in part, for the "Sleep No More" commentary! Bonus links [also on our site]:Lazy Doctor WhoThe Memory CheatsIt Was Alright In the...Radio Free Skaro #508

Here's the latest free podcast from Toby Hadoke - a man tasked with a year-long journey to track down and talk to someone associated with every single Doctor Who story from the show's first 50 years...

In September, producer Philip Hinchcliffe returns to Doctor Who with his leading actors Tom Baker and Louise Jameson to tell brand new audio stories.

In this weeks episode Phil and Paul return to the written word with a look at the Target novelisation of The Time Meddler.  So prepare for Viking hordes, mysterious Monks, Lord Flashheart and the Doctors quest to become and alcoholic.  Amongst all this though they make comparisions to the televised version and find that the author manages to shock Phil! And in the news this week the sad passing of legendary Doctor Who director Christopher Barry, a pointless poll, some news of Philip Hinchcliffe's contribution to Big Finish and in Omega's Tat Corner some quality mintage and some not so quality action figures.

Nick and Paul are in the office, while David Richardson is in studio. Can the two be combined to create something far greater than the sum of its parts? You decide...

This week, Phil and Paul cast their eye over Evolution of The Daleks in their ongoing retrospective of series 3 and it's business as usual! Pointless Pigmen, bad American accents and probably the most convoluted and stupid plot to take over the universe the Daleks ever came up with!! Perhaps now you'll realise just how much Phil and Paul suffer to keep you entertained! And in the news this week, the director for the Christmas special is revealed, some exciting Big Finish and Philip Hinchcliffe news and in Omega's Tat Corner a rather expensive way to change the channel on your TV. Philip Hinchcliffe Lecture: http://www.thespace.uk.com/22nd%20August%20Event.html  

RFS Live from Gallifrey One in Los Angeles! Yes, it's time once again for Radio Free Skaro's annual live show at Gallifrey One, the biggest and best Doctor Who convention to grace the shores of Los Angeles and the world entire. Steven, Warren and Chris were delighted and honoured to play host to Sylvester McCoy, Philip Hinchcliffe, Stephen Thorne, Dan Starkey, Neve McIntosh, and Richard Hope. Chip, the Two Minute Time Lord, both acted as audio engineer and delivered a wonderful sermon on the importance and sheer wonder of being a fan in a community of diverse but like-minded friends.  Can we just say it one more time? PHILIP HINCHCLIFFE.  Thanks to one and all who came to the show in person, and we're delighted to offer this year's live show to our listeners who couldn't make it to L.A.

A shocking amount of news made its way from the wilds of the Internet to the fevered brains and out of the fetid mouths of the Three Who Rule this week, including the infamous "ToyFairGate," where canny spies noted BBC posters announcing….somewhat sparse plans for the anniversary year of Doctor Who. The din of fan outrage was such that it almost drowned out announcements of new action figures, soundtracks, special edition DVDs and other delicious morsels. But controversy and action figure portfolios aside, this week also marks an interview with Paul Scoones, Doctor Who historian and author of "The Comic Strip Companion: 1964-1979" which chronicles decades of Doctor Who comic strips. Scoones is also well known for his deep production knowledge, expressed through the medium of subtitles on Doctor WHo DVDs. Steven spent the better part of an hour delving deep into Scoones work with him, and now we bring that interview to you. And remember, in less than three weeks Radio Free Skaro will open Gallifrey One with our live show, "The Ambassadors of Death!" With a guest lineup of Sylvester McCoy, Philip Hinchcliffe, Bernard Horsfall, Neve McIntosh, Richard Hope and Dan Starkey, it's sure to be ninety minutes of fun, facts and…a return guest appearance from Chip, the Two Minute TIme Lord! Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreeskaro.com

This week's episode of Radio Free Skaro has unwittingly turned into a celebration of one-time Doctor Who producer Philip Hinchcliffe. Not only do the Three Who Rule provide commentary on the first Hinchcliffe story to air, 1975's iconic The Ark in Space, but it was also announced this past week that Hinchcliffe will be appearing at his first ever Gallifrey One convention in February of next year. So sit back and listen as we celebrate one of the finest eras in Doctor Who history that made the show an international success story.  Also, listen as we make fun of actors' hairstyles. Ah, it's Radio Free Skaro. What do you expect? Check out the show notes at http://www.radiofreskaro.com

One of the all-time great successes in Doctor Who history, The Talons of Weng-Chiang served to close out the Philip Hinchcliffe era in grand style. What aspects of this Holmesian (in more ways than one) classic would Josh and Steven remember best?     Visit our website at http://www.thememorycheats.libsyn.com   Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thememorycheats   Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWhoTheMemoryCheats

Planet of Evil, a story made smack dab in the midst of Philip Hinchcliffe's horror-esque (and brilliant) run as producer of Doctor Who, is either known as the story featuring some of the best set design seen in the series, or the story that was broadcast before the legendary Pyramids of Mars. Or, perhaps, as the story that was reviewed after one of TMC's favourite stories ever…?     Visit our website at http://www.thememorycheats.libsyn.com   Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thememorycheats   Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWhoTheMemoryCheats

Plot In , scientists Charles Winlett and Derek Moberley discover a pod buried in the , and take it back to their camp. John Stevenson, the base identifies it as vegetable-based and estimates it has been buried in the ice for some twenty thousand years. Back in London, Richard Dunbar of the World Ecology Bureau shows the photographs of the pod. Although he feels that the Doctor cannot help them, his superior Sir Colin Thackeray insisted. The Doctor examines the pictures and believes it to be . He tells Dunbar to contact the expedition by their regular video link, and tell them not to touch it until he arrives. Back at the base, Stevenson discovers that the pod is growing larger and he believes it is absorbing radiation. In England, Dunbar visits the estate of millionaire . Chase's estate is filled with thousands of plants, and he considers it his mission to protect the plant life of . Dunbar has come to show him pictures of the pod, its possible extraterrestrial origin and hints that such a valuable specimen could easily disappear.... for a price. Dunbar gives Chase the location of the pod. Chase calls for one of his men, Scorby, telling him to take Keeler along. At the base, Winlett is half asleep near the pod when it opens up. A frond-like tentacle whips out and stings his arm, causing Winlett to collapse in pain. When Stevenson and Moberley find him, Winlett's face is covered with green . The Doctor and Sarah arrive at the base. In the sickbay, Winlett's body temperature and pulse are dropping rapidly. His face and body are now covered with a green fungus, and its growth is accelerating. The Doctor asks for a blood test on Winlett, who is growing increasingly monstrous, and examines the now-empty pod. Stevenson acknowledges that it may be his fault; convinced that the pod was alive, he placed it under a lamp. Outside the base, the Doctor digs at the ice, uncovering another pod. Noting that the pods travel in pairs, the Doctors transfers it to the base freezer. On analysis, Winlett's blood is found to contain no blood , but instead has — microscopic organisms akin to plant . The sound of engines is heard, and Moberley and Stevenson go meet what they presume is the medical team. The Doctor tells Sarah that Winlett is turning into a , a kind of galactic weed that settles on planets and eats the animal life. Stevenson and Moberley escort two men —Scorby and Keeler— into the base. The new arrivals claim that their private plane got lost and wound up at the base. The Doctor leaves to check on Winlett, taking the others and leaving Scorby and Keeler alone. Moberly is killed by the now muated Winlett. Transformed into a Krynoid it flees the base and shelters in the outside generator hut. Scorby and Keeler -employees of Chase- hold the Doctor and others at gunpoint as they steal the remaining pod. Scorby and Keeler set up a bomb in the generator and escape in their plane. The Doctor and the others get free, but are attacked by the Krynoid, which kills Stevenson. The Doctor and Sarah flee the base as the bomb creates a chain reaction and destroys the whole area. Regaining consciousness in the snow, the Doctor and Sarah are picked up by a team from South Bend in their Snow Cat vehicle. Meanwhile, Scorby and Keller return to Chase in England with the second pod. Dunbar is angered at how far Chase had gone to secure the pod, but warns Chase that the Doctor and Sarah are still alive, and are scheduled to meet with him and Sir Colin in two hours. At the meeting, the Doctor and Sarah describe how well planned the theft of the pod was, but the Doctor believes that the two men were stooges. The discovery of the pod had only been reported to the Ecology Bureau, so the leak must have come from them. He tells Dunbar to arrange for him to go to the Botanic Institute. As they leave the building, a driver meets them claiming to be their ride. However, the limousine stops in the countryside, and the driver orders them out at gunpoint. With a bit of teamwork, the Doctor manages to jump the driver and punch him out. The Doctor and Sarah search the car, and find a painting by Amelia Ducat, one of the world's leading flower artists. When they visit her, Ducat tells them that the owner of the painting is Harrison Chase, and that he never paid her for the painting. Keeler, who is a botanist himself, unsuccessfully tries to convince Chase to stop the experiments on the pod. Chase orders him to inject the pod with fixed . Dunbar calls Chase and tells him that his driver is in the hospital, so when the Doctor and Sarah try to sneak into the mansion, they are spotted by some guards and Scorby, who capture them. The Doctor and Sarah are brought before Chase, and despite having Scorby's gun at his head, the Doctor asks Chase grimly to hand over the pod. Chase politely refuses: He has the greatest collection of plants in the world, and when the pod flowers, it will be his crowning achievement. Before he executes them, Chase decides to show the Doctor and Sarah around the mansion, and his plant laboratory. Keeler notes that the pod is growing, and tells Hargreaves, the butler, to summon Chase to the annex. There, Chase tells Keeler to inject more nitrogen into the pod. Scorby escorts the Doctor and Sarah into the gardens to kill them, but the two manage to overpower Scorby. The Doctor uses rope to lower Sarah down the wall so she can go and warn Sir Colin while he returns to the house to examine the pod. However, Sarah gets captured again. The Doctor makes his way back into the mansion while Sarah is escorted by Scorby back to Chase. The Doctor watches through the skylight, horrified as Chase orders Sarah forced down to a chair, grabbing her arm and pinning it next to the pod. He wants to know what happens when the Krynoid touches human flesh. The Doctor rescues Sarah and in the confusion, a frond from the pod stings Keeler's arm. Keeler begs Chase to get him to a hospital, but Chase is more fascinated with the transformative process than saving Keeler's life. Chase and Hargreaves take Keller to the nearby cottage. When the Doctor returns to the empty laboratory, he is captured by Scorby and a guard, who take him to the compost room. Scorby activates the crusher, remarking that Chase recycles everything. The main gate calls the house: Amelia Ducat is here demanding her money. To avoid a fuss, Chase agrees to see her. Meanwhile, Sarah has entered the cottage, and sees Keeler, who is still lucid, although covered with the Krynoid growth. She escapes back to the house and while in hiding, attracts Ducat's attention and asks her to take a message to Sir Colin. Outside, Ducat enters a car with Sir Colin and Dunbar inside, and tells them what Sarah said. Dunbar, realising he has made a terrible mistake, says he will go in and get the Doctor. He tells Sir Colin that, if he does not return in half an hour, to return to London and call . Sarah finds her way into the compost room and turns off the crusher just in time to save the Doctor. Hargreaves finds that Keeler has now almost completed his transformation, and runs in a panic as the creature frees itself. In the mansion, Dunbar pleads with Chase to abandon the experiment as Hargreaves reports Keeler's transformation to Chase. Dunbar says that this has gone far enough, and he is going to get help. Chase tells Scorby to stop him. Scorby pursues Dunbar through the grounds as the Doctor and Sarah find Keeler missing from the cottage. The Doctor takes a sword from over the fireplace and they leave to search for the Krynoid. Dunbar runs into the monster, which is far larger than the Winlett creature was, and no longer even humanoid. He shoots at it uselessly, and is held fast by the surrounding plant life as the Krynoid kills him. Dunbar's screams attract the attention of Scorby and the guards as well as the Doctor and Sarah. The latter get there first, the Doctor drawing the sword above Dunbar's body as the Krynoid lurches towards them. They manage to escape to a cottage and barricade themselves in. The Krynoid speaks using Keeler's voice, demanding that the Doctor come out and join it and it will spare the others. Scorby is more than willing to give up the Doctor until Sarah Jane points out that without the Doctor they have no chance. The Doctor suggest Scorby rig up a bomb so they can all escape while the Krynoid is distracted. Sir Colin gets through to Major Beresford for assistance and sends Amelia home. Scorby throws his improvised bomb out an upstairs window and the Doctor makes a run for it. The Krynoid goes in pursuit, but the Doctor escapes in the limousine, leaving the Krynoid behind. Scorby tries to find Chase at the greenhouse and discovers where he is from Hargreaves. They begin barricading the windows in preparation for the Krynoid's attack. Chase makes his way through the grounds and confronts the Krynoid. It notices him and he approaches, taking photographs. It moves toward him as Chase claims he doesn't mean it harm. The Doctor arrives at the Bureau as Major Beresford warns he can't do anything without evidence. The Doctor warns the Krynoid can channel its power through other plants, turning vegetation against humans. He shows them a series of reports of deaths of people near Chase's estates being killed by plants. He then calls Sarah Jane and tells them Beresford is preparing to attack the Krynoid with a laser gun, but the Krynoid cuts the phone wires. Chase arrives and tells them that it's the plants' world, and humans are only parasites. He goes to the manor to develop his photographs, then begins speaking to the plants in his greenhouse. Scorby, Sarah Jane, and Hargreaves go in to confront Chase and he speaks of how the world will be made perfect. They can't get through to him as he talks about how he is one with the plants and animals are the enemy. Sarah Jane notices that the plants are closing in on them. The Doctor and a UNIT soldier drive onto the grounds while the plants overwhelm Sarah Jane and the others and start to strangle them. The Doctor and the UNIT soldier, Sgt. Henderson, arrive and brought chemical plant-killer. They dispose of the plants, saving Scorby and Sarah Jane while the older Hargreaves is dead. Chase runs away and the Doctor and the others make their way into the lab and start removing the plants. But once they're outside Chase locks the door behind them and they can only gaze in horror as the now enormous Krynoid towers over them. UNIT soldiers arrive and open fire with their laser gun, distracting the Krynoid so that the Doctor and his group can get to another door. The Doctor believes that Chase is possessed by the Krynoid and determines to find him and eliminate the threat he poses to them from within. After they leave, Chase slips back into the laboratory and destroys the loudspeaker system. Unable to find the millionaire, the others return to the laboratory and the Krynoid tries to break its way in. Scorby starts to panic and wants to run, but the Doctor warns him that every plant on the grounds is under the Krynoid's control. Meanwhile, Chase puts Henderson in the compost machine and activates it, killing the unconscious soldier. The Doctor works to repair the loudspeaker system as the Krynoid renews its attack, and Scorby panics and runs for it. He tries to make his way across the grounds through fields of hostile plants and makes his way across a shallow pond, but the plants grab and pull him underwater, killing him. The Doctor and Sarah Jane realize that Henderson is gone and Sarah Jane goes to look for the soldier. She makes her way to the compost machine room and Chase confronts her, telling him he's become part of the plant world thanks to the Krynoid. Chase plans to support the Krynoid and refers to humanity as parasites, then attacks Sarah Jane and knocks her unconscious. Beresford contacts the Doctor, who warns they have 15 minutes until the Krynoid germinates, spreading its seeds across England. The Doctor tells them to launch an air strike before it's too late, and regardless of the fact he and Sarah Jane are at ground zero. Chase has tied up the unconscious Sarah Jane and starts feeding her into the compost machine. The Doctor arrives, sends Chase flying, and shuts off the machine to untie Sarah Jane. He gets her out but Chase turns the machine back on and throws himself at the Doctor, and the two struggle inside the machine's bin. The Doctor manages to climb out as Chase is pulled into the machine despite the Doctor's efforts to save him. The launches a sighting run as Beresford and Sir Colin look for any signs of the Doctor. Sarah Jane and the Doctor can't get out through the plant life covering the house but the Doctor rigs a steam pipe and they blast their way out. They make their way through the hostile plant life and take refuge in a clearing filled with cut-down trees, as the RAF opens fire and destroys the Krynoid along with the mansion. [] Continuity The serial marks the final appearance of (bar a brief appearance in ) until (1989). None of the established UNIT characters are seen in this story, as it was felt that there was too little material to warrant bringing back and .[] Cuttings of the Krynoid from this story are kept, leading to the events in the audio story for entitled . [] Production Serial details by episode Episode Broadcast date Run time Viewership (in millions) "Part One" 31 January 1976 (1976-01-31) 24:10 11.4 "Part Two" 7 February 1976 (1976-02-07) 24:09 11.4 "Part Three" 14 February 1976 (1976-02-14) 24:51 10.3 "Part Four" 21 February 1976 (1976-02-21) 24:26 11.1 "Part Five" 28 February 1976 (1976-02-28) 25:06 9.9 "Part Six" 6 March 1976 (1976-03-06) 21:51 11.5 Location shooting at Chase's estate took place at Athelhampton House in , . A few weeks before the serial was due to begin its original transmission, the master tape for the first episode was found to be missing. A brief panic ensued and producer Philip Hinchcliffe began planning a re-edit of the second episode allowing the story to begin at this point, but the tape of the opening episode was eventually located, having been misplaced in the tape storage system (apparently due to having been incorrectly numbered.[]) After a long association with Doctor Who this story was director 's last involvement with the show. This is the third serial of the programme to shoot exterior location scenes on (OB) videotape rather than film; the previous two were and . [] Outside references This story has parallels with an alien invader from another planet transforms a human and the giant form of the monster swamps a building; where a research base is terrorized by a plant-humanoid and the of which the film was based, (the setting); (more killer plants);and 1965 episode "Man-Eater of Surrey Green" (rich eccentric English killer; male and female investigators of the paranormal; an extraterrestrial killer plant). The Doctor's dialogue with Amelia Ducat about the car boot and model homages Oscar Wilde's . [] In print book Doctor Who and the Seeds of Doom Series Release number 55 Writer Publisher Cover artist ISBN Release date 17 February 1977 Preceded by Followed by A novelisation of this serial, written by , was published by in February 1977. The book is heavily edited with several screen sequences removed entirely, including Amelia Ducat's visit to Chase's manor in episode four and the final TARDIS sequence in Antarctica. A slightly "Americanized" version of Hinchcliffe's novel was released as #10 in the series in March 1980 with a foreword by and a cover illustration by . [] Broadcast and commercial release It was planned that this story would be the last of three omnibus editions transmitted over the November/December 1976, the first two, and went out as planned but the Seeds of Doom omnibus was replaced in the schedules by 's pilot film (also known as Into Infinity). It is unknown why this occurred, but it is known that although the director, Douglas Camfield, had completed his editing notes, which still exist[], the serial was not edited into omnibus form until all surviving serials were in the 1980s. This serial was released on in August 1994; the story is planned for release on DVD on 25 October, 2010 and will feature a commentary by Tom Baker, John Challis and producer Phillip Hinchcliffe. Music from this serial was released on the CD . [] References Shaun Lyon et al. (2007-03-31). . Outpost Gallifrey. Archived from on 2008-07-31. . Retrieved 2008-08-30.  . Doctor Who Reference Guide. . Retrieved 2008-08-30.  Sullivan, Shannon (2007-08-07). . A Brief History of Time Travel. . Retrieved 2008-08-30.  , and , , , 1995, pp. 191–192. [] External links at at at the Reviews reviews at reviews at Target novelisation reviews at []  •  • 

In the second of our two part celebration of Doctor Who, The Guys Outta Brooklyn reveal their choices for the best stories of the series, including a special focus on the Philip Hinchcliffe era, an argument for the hardcore nature of Sarah Jane and the revelation of the one woman who might rival Kristen Bell for Tom's affection.

In the second of our two part celebration of Doctor Who, The Guys Outta Brooklyn reveal their choices for the best stories of the series, including a special focus on the Philip Hinchcliffe era, an argument for the hardcore nature of Sarah Jane and the revelation of the one woman who might rival Kristen Bell for Tom's affection.

Davros Awakes! Destiny Of The Daleks and Davros Boxset for November. Destiny of the Daleks, starring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor and Lalla Ward as a newly regenerated Romana, is set to be released on DVD by 2Entertain. When the Doctor and Romana arrive on Skaro, they find themselves caught in the middle of in an interplanetary war between the Daleks and the robotic Movellans. Can Davros, creator of the Daleks, give the Doctor's greatest enemies the edge they need? The single-disc (not double, as previously reported) contains all four episodes plus the following extras: Commentary - With actors Lalla Ward and David Gooderson, director Ken Grieve.Terror Nation - documentary about writer Terry Nation, creator of the Daleks, and his work on Doctor Who. With contributions from producers Barry Letts and Philip Hinchcliffe, script editor Terrance Dicks, director Richard Martin and Dalek voice artiste Nicholas Briggs.Directing Who - director Ken Grieve recalls his time on this story.CGI Effects – providing the option to watch the story with seventeen of the original video effects sequences replaced by CGI versions.Trails and Continuity - BBC One trails and continuity announcements from the story's transmission, including the specially shot trailer heralding the return of the Daleks.Photo Gallery - production, design and publicity photos. Prime Computer Adverts - Australian TV adverts for Prime Computers, starring the Doctor and Romana.Coming Soon - trail for forthcoming DVD boxset release of Doctor Who and the Silurians, The Sea Devils and Warriors of the Deep.Easter Egg Destiny Of The Daleks will be available from 26 November. The story will also form part of a special Davros boxset, collecting all the other adventures featuring the evil genius, plus extra material. More on these extras soon!