Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Baker

It's a landmark episode of Radio Free Skaro as we mark 20 years of blabbing into microphones about the greatest television show ever made, that there Doctor Who, with a touch of reminiscing and reflection on our various accomplishments, hankerings and foibles, and many, many of your Fluid Links answered in an epic-length episode the likes of which we (probably) won't do for another 20 years! In the words of Tom Baker: indomitable! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Toby Hadoke, Geoffrey Beevers, Daisy Ashford announced for Gallifrey One 2027 Catherine Tate announced for Edmonton Expo Blue Zoo Animation appoints Dominic Minns as Creative Director, Series Director of Doctor Who series Fifth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver now available Eighth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver due Sep 21 Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Dark Tides released Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor Adventures: False Friends due Oct 2026 Big Finish: The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Duty of Care released Chimes of Midnight paperback due Nov 5

Guest: JB Anderton of the Doctor Who Gives a F#! podcast joins John and Jim, as he does for every multi-Doctor story, to make sense of the un-make-sense-able. Note: This is a hiatus episode from our Wilderness Years coverage, released early on the Patreon feed and arriving on the main feed August 9th to celebrate Doctor Who Podcast Day. A warm welcome to everyone joining us for the occasion! Love the podcast? Consider joining us on Patreon for early access, exclusive episodes, and the option to commission your own Doctor Who story. Show Notes: For the show's 30th anniversary in 1993, the BBC gave Doctor Who fans a two-part, 3D, charity crossover with EastEnders in which the Rani traps the Doctor's incarnations in a time loop and scrambles Doctors and companions together at random. It is, by common agreement among the hosts, the Doctor Who equivalent of the Star Wars Holiday Special—not to be taken remotely seriously, but a genuine curiosity worth seeing at least once, if only because it's one more chance to watch these beloved actors play these beloved characters. How We Even Got Here: The Ghost of The Dark Dimension Before there was Dimensions in Time, there was The Dark Dimension—an ambitious, Tom Baker-centered 30th-anniversary feature that collapsed months before it would have aired. The hosts (with JB drawing on John Pertwee's own memoir) untangle the competing accounts of what happened: budget mismanagement, pressure from the American rights holders, and a script that the other surviving Doctors felt reduced them to walk-on cameos. What emerged instead was a bargain-basement Children in Need special built on a standing EastEnders set, produced by John Nathan-Turner as if it were a real episode (production code and all), and shot around the soap's schedule for no fee. A Cast List That Astonishes—and the Gaps That Intrigue The hosts marvel at the sheer roll call of returning Doctors and companions, puzzle over who's conspicuously absent, and confront the parade of EastEnders faces that leaves them defaulting to "if I don't recognize them, they must be from the soap." There's the interactive phone-in twist that raised a small fortune for charity, the Noel Edmonds framing device, the rave-version theme, and Kate O'Mara gamely chewing the scenery as the third choice for the villain. Everybody's In Character (With Two Very Notable Exceptions) A running thread: nearly everyone slips back into their roles with real commitment—even in three seconds of screen time—which makes the two who don't stand out all the more. The hosts have plenty to say about a phoned-in performance from a certain fan-favorite Doctor reading off cue cards in a sound booth, and a beloved companion stranded in a costume and a barrage of technobabble that left one host cold (with a fair hearing of the very human, very practical reasons behind the wardrobe choice). Along the way: Susan's grandfather problem, the disembodied busts of two late Doctors, a monorail glimpsed in the background, and the eternal question of why the Seventh Doctor hauls all his equipment outside the TARDIS. A Menagerie Missing Its Most Famous Monster Why are there no Daleks among the Rani's captured specimens? The hosts dig into the rights tangle behind their absence—and what it might mean for the show's future as Doctor Who itself heads to tender in 2026. The Canonical Silver Linings Amid the chaos, the hosts find the moments worth preserving: the only on-screen meeting of the Sixth Doctor and the Brigadier, and Nicholas Courtney's Brigadier arriving by helicopter—giving the actor, if you squint, a claim to having worked with all seven classic Doctors. Production Details: Broadcast: November 26–27, 1993 (across Children in Need and the Noel Edmonds show) Production Code: 7R Format: Two parts, presented in 3D, with an interactive phone-in ending Villain: The Rani (Kate O'Mara, the third choice after two others) Setting/Crossover: EastEnders' Albert Square Predecessor Project: The Dark Dimension (cancelled 30th-anniversary feature) Charity: Raised over £100,000 for Children in Need on the phone-in alone 13.8M (part one), 13.6M (part two) — inflated by the EastEnders crossover Coming Up Next: Monday (Patreon Exclusive 183): A disco version of the theme, the Memory TARDIS, a look back at the first six Doctors, and the comics "The Grief" and "Ravens." Friday (Patreon): Whatever Happened to Susan Foreman?—A BBC Radio produced mockumentary, starring Jane Asher. Saturday (Main Feed): Wartime—the fan-produced, BBC-sanctioned Benton video, from the Patreon vault. End Music: This episode closes with a reworking of the Dimensions in Time theme by Darth Jedi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv2t41k2244 Hashtags: #DoctorWho #DimensionsInTime #ChildrenInNeed #ClassicWho #TheRani #EastEnders #WildernessYears #DoctorWhoPodcastDay #MultiDoctor #DoctorWhoPodcast

Join Dave from the Doctor Who Show, Rob and Mark from 42 to Doomsday, and Richard from Spacefall: A Blakes 7 Podcast, after knocking back a few gin and tonics at Dave's place and watching The Hand of Fear. The story sees the Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker, and Sarah Jane Smith, played by Elisabeth Sladen, investigating the discovery of a mysterious fossilised hand following a quarry explosion. Before long, Sarah is possessed by an alien consciousness, while the Doctor is left trying to work out exactly what has fallen to Earth and what it wants. Originally broadcast in four weekly parts from 2 to 23 October 1976, The Hand of Fear is probably most notable for marking Elisabeth Sladen's final regular appearance as Sarah Jane Smith and the last story in which the Doctor and Sarah travel together in the TARDIS. So pour yourself a G&T and join us as we get to grips with one of the Fourth Doctor era's most memorable departures. Contact us: Bluesky: @thedwshow.net X / Twitter: @theDWshow Email: hello@theDWshow.net Substack: thedwshow.substack.com Facebook: facebook.com/theDWshow

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Note: This is a hiatus episode, originally a Patreon Exclusive, airing on the main feed during the break between Classic and New Who. Love the podcast? Consider joining us on Patreon for early access to episodes, exclusive content, and the option to commission your own Doctor Who story.  A Strike Over a Clock Changes Doctor Who History The story of Shada begins not on screen, but in the chaos of 1970s British industrial action. A seemingly minor dispute over which union controlled the operation of an elaborate clock on the BBC Children's Program, Play School, escalated to the point where production of Doctor Who came to a standstill. Two-thirds of filming had been completed. Sets were built. Effects work had been shot. Actors had been cast. And then everything stopped. The cast wasn't aware of what was happening behind the scenes—some didn't even know production had ceased until much later. Meanwhile, writer Douglas Adams had already decided to step away from the show. He wouldn't be returning. The Lost Story That Became Many Stories Because Shada was never completed in 1980, it exists in five different forms today. A 1983 fan edit using rough footage and text inserts. A 1992 VHS release with Tom Baker providing narration for the unfinished scenes. A Big Finish Flash animation from 2013 that reimagined the story. An unofficial animation created before the official version. And finally, a 2021 Blu-ray restoration with enhanced animation presented in proper episode format. But none of these versions represent what Douglas Adams might have intended, because the original script—if it still exists—has never been published. The editing, the changes, the additions made over decades remain mysterious. What Was Filmed, What Wasn't, and Why Some Special Effects Exist for No Good Reason One of the most fascinating aspects of watching Shada is understanding what the production achieved before the strike. All the Cambridge location footage—the punting scenes, the exterior shots of the university, Tom Baker riding a bicycle—was shot first. The interior sets at the professor's rooms were next. But the spaceship interiors? Those were never filmed, because the production never got far enough. Yet special effects models of both spaceships were built and filmed specifically for a story that would never be completed. The Krog robots, partial shots of spacecraft, miniature effects work all survived despite the rest of production falling apart. It's a window into how Doctor Who production actually worked: film everything outdoor or on location first, then work studio interiors later. A Woman Transformed, A Doctor Leaving, and a Show About to Change Everything Tom Baker—at this point no longer interested in playing the Doctor again—was paired with Lala Ward (as Romana II). Their relationship during this period was becoming increasingly strained (they would eventually marry and divorce, an 18-month union that left permanent scars). Meanwhile, Graham Williams—the outgoing producer—was frustrated that the BBC wouldn't fund the show properly. He could only get two-thirds of the budget needed. He suggested his replacement: John Nathan Turner, a producer with big ideas and bigger ambitions. Turner would bring in Christopher Bidmead as script editor—someone determined to ground the show in actual science and move away from what he considered silliness. Bidmead would also cherry-pick which parts of established continuity "counted," declaring entire seasons from the past to be non-canonical. This era would define everything that came next. Cambridge, Tea, and a Story About Wanting to Create a Universal Mind The story itself involves a professor of Gallifrey, secret books, a man named Skagra with mysterious plans, and a prison planet that the Time Lords conveniently forgot about. But at its heart, it's a tale about someone trying to merge multiple consciousnesses into a single universal mind—a concept that resonates strangely in an era of AI debates decades later. The Doctor opposes this not through violence, but through philosophy, engaging in a debate about why controlling the universe isn't actually desirable. It's quintessentially Douglas Adams: ambitious ideas wrapped in humor and logic puzzles. Guest Stars Both Familiar and Forgotten Gerald Campion, who played the original Billy Bunter decades earlier, appears in a small role. Tom Baker was thrilled to work with him. Christopher Neame plays the villain Skagra in a distinctly disco-era outfit that suggests the production was made in a very specific time period. Most of the cast has been forgotten by history—which is what makes it tragic. These actors prepared for a major Doctor Who story that would have been seen by millions. Instead, they prepared for something that was erased. Romana in Costume, or Rather, in Multiple Costumes One thread that becomes increasingly frustrating as the story progresses: Romana keeps changing outfits, and none of them seem quite right. There's a hat situation that neither host is happy about. But the core problem goes deeper—Romana, one of the Doctor's most capable companions, spends large stretches of this story being dragged around, held hostage, or forced to watch as events happen around her. It's a companion written with less agency than the show had managed before. A Mystery at the End: What Was Douglas Adams Actually Trying to Say? The final revelation that Professor Cronotus is actually Salyavin—a famous criminal from Shada prison—raises questions that the story never adequately addresses. He's dead, sort of. He's a paradox, sort of. He creates a companion (Claire) who suddenly understands alien technology without explanation. And then the Doctor simply... leaves. Leaves a TARDIS on Earth with an unstable former criminal who's slowly fading from existence. No one discusses what will happen. No one seems concerned. By the final episodes, the story becomes increasingly muddled, introducing concepts that don't quite land and resolutions that feel incomplete. Which Version Did They Watch? And Does It Matter? The hosts watched the 2021 Blu-ray restoration, broken into six episodes with enhanced animation. But the question lingers: is this Douglas Adams's original story, or has it been altered beyond recognition by decades of reconstruction? The animation is competent but uneven. Tom Baker's and Lala Ward's aged voices are notably different from their younger selves. David Briarley, the original voice of K9's computer, recorded new material shortly before his death. A final scene was added showing Tom Baker as an older man—was this always planned, or a later addition? A Story in Cotton Candy Form One host describes Shada as "cotton candy science fiction"—tasty in the moment, completely gone the moment you consume it. The question becomes: how much of the fascination with Shada is about the story itself, and how much is about its impossible history? Had it been completed on schedule and aired as just another season finale, would anyone still talk about it? Or is the legend of Shada more interesting than Shada actually is? Production Details: Production Code: 5M Intended Air Date: January 19 – February 23, 1980 (never aired) Writer: Douglas Adams (final script for the show; also served as script editor) Director: Pennant Roberts Cause of Non-Completion: Industrial action/strike regarding union jurisdiction over BBC equipment (ultimately over a clock on a children's program) Percentage Shot: Approximately two-thirds Versions That Exist: Five distinct versions across different formats and decades Key Guest Cast: Gerald Campion (Billy Bunter himself), Christopher Neame (Skagra), Daniel Hill (Chris), Victoria Burgoyne (Claire) Key Discussion Points: The production history and why the strike occurred Why special effects were filmed for scenes that were never shot The decision to leave Tom Baker out of future multi-Doctor stories (and his later appearance here) What happened to Romana's agency as the story progresses The muddled explanation of Cronotus/Sally Avon and the paradox he represents Whether Shada would be remembered if it had simply aired as scheduled How different Doctor Who productions worked (exteriors first, interiors later) The implications of leaving an unstable TARDIS on Earth with no follow-up Douglas Adams's memos and his frustrations with the show's direction The romantic relationship between Tom Baker and Lala Ward during this period, and how it affected their performances Coming Up Next: Saturday (Main Feed) / Friday (Patreon Early): Season 18 premiere, "The Leisure Hive" (four-parter). The first story under the new regime begins. Monday (Patreon Exclusive 120): Season 17 retrospective and mainstream comics coverage for the hiatus period ("Dogs of War," "Time Witch," "The Star Beast"). Hashtags: #DoctorWho #Shada #TomBaker #LalaWard #DouglasAdams #ClassicWho #LostStory #ProductionHistory #UnfinishedBusiness #DoctorWhoPodcast #WildernessYears

Video with Dutch singer, songwriter, composer, and producer Arjen Lucassen, most known for his work under the name Ayreon. FaceCulture spoke with Arjen about Eddie van Halen, the rock & roll lifestyle, what he has learned from his previous albums, taking risks, the beginning of Transitus, starting with the story, John Carpenter, finding the right vocalists, ghost movies, the plot of Transitus, shorter songs, Tom Baker and Doctor Who, working with his heroes, Dee Snider, how Joe Satriani got involved, Marty Friedman's guitar skills, casting Tommy Karevik and Simone Simons, doing everything different, trying to get the movie made with Dick Maas, performing live, and a lot more! (08/10/2020) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Barry Letts - a name that is rightly revered in Doctor Who circles for his work in producing the majority of the Third Doctor's era on television, as well as casting Tom Baker as the Doctor. Today, we take a look at a novel which was written by Letts in 2005, just as the TV show returned to our screens with Christopher Eccleston. Island of Death features the Third Doctor, Sarah, the Brigadier and Jeremy Fitzoliver, as he expands Season 11, having started with The Paradise of Death and The Ghosts of N-Space. We feature a plethora of reading talent, bringing this novel to life, 21 years after publication.

In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Random Who - Revenge of The Cybermen In this podcast, the Who's He? Randomiser selected Revenge of The Cybermen for Scott & Phil to deliberate over.  Does this season closer for season 12 of Doctor Who round off Tom Baker's first series nicely?  Or is it as bad as a lot of people make it out to be?  And will the appearance of Hazy the cat ruin proceedings? And in a long overdue return to Omega's Tat Corner, it's electroplated metallic tat! Contact us: Bluesky: @whoshepodcast.bsky.social X/Twitter: @Whos_He_Podcast Threads: @doctor_who_whos_he_podcast Facebook: www.facebook/groups/whoshepodcast Email: whoshepodcast@yahoo.co.uk    

Sherlock Holmes Is Real loans its feed to the Sherlock Holmes Podcast Club this week for commentary on Tom Baker's various path-crossings with Sherlock Holmes. Part of the deal was allowing Talon King to do the theme song for their podcast, so you still get that much of the usual show, for better or worse.

What happens when you realize the very things meant to connect us are actually stealing your creative spark?   This week, we conclude our special 30th-anniversary archive release with actor Paul McGann. Originally recorded in 2020, this conversation remains a vital guide for anyone trying to navigate a creative life without losing their humanity to the digital machine.   Paul shares his prolific journey into audio drama with Big Finish, his reflections on the different regenerations of the Doctor, and the fascinating reasons he decided to walk away from social media entirely. From his "favorite" role in Our Mutual Friend to the "theatre of the mind," Paul offers a masterclass in staying true to your own creative fingerprint.   I'm Nancy Norbeck, and I'm your Messy Muse Mentor. I help people feel alive again through creativity, curiosity, and play.   In this episode, we discuss: The Digital De-assimilation: Why Paul decided he didn't want to be the "kind of person" social media was making him. The Power of Audio: Why working in the "theatre of the mind" is qualitatively different and physically freeing. Richard E. Grant: A look at their rare on-screen reunion and the power of natural enthusiasm. The Next Story: Why for a professional actor, the most important role is always the one that's coming next. Ready to send your inner critic to summer camp for an hour? Join the Creativity Circle.   Episode breakdown:   0:00 Part 2: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the TV Movie 1:40 Digital recording & the "wooden rabbit hutches" of Big Finish 4:15 Working fast: How to record a script in 6 hours 10:20 Dropping the extraneous: Learning while doing 12:56 Why Paul never watches or listens to his own work 17:15 Revisiting old roles like "holiday snaps" 19:11 Reunited with Richard E. Grant in Always Crashing in the Same Car 28:30 Stepping into Tom Baker's shoes for Shada 36:52 Jodie Whittaker: "She cracked it instantly" 40:10 Matt Smith: The "beautiful skinny 12-year-old" alien 46:33 The 1996 audition: Why Phil Segal couldn't tell the brothers apart 51:00 Eugene Wrayburn: The role that "fitted" perfectly 1:09:10 "Are you on Twitter?" (The 2020 Social Media context) 1:15:45 The Jaron Lanier lesson: 10 arguments for deleting your accounts 1:20:20 How social media makes you a person you don't want to be 1:24:45 Richard E. Grant: A master class in natural enthusiasm   Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in theatre and  Doctor Who. Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join us for the Follow Your Curiosity Creativity Circle. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend.

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John and Jim bid farewell to the Sixth Doctor with surprising revelations about changed opinions, why fandom got it wrong, companion dynamics, and Colin's enduring legacy as ambassador for a show that screwed him over. John's Shocking Confession: After going into the Colin Baker era expecting disaster based on fan reputation, John emerges with a stunning announcement about where Colin now ranks in his Doctor hierarchy. Discussion covers what changed his mind and why the arrogance that defined Sixth Doctor was actually a feature, not a bug. The Great Reassessment: Where does Colin Baker hate really come from? The hosts dig into the Davison devotion factor, the "hurt/comfort" fiction phenomenon, visual pushback, and story selection bias. Parallels drawn to another controversial modern Doctor currently experiencing reassessment. The question: does Colin deserve a renaissance? Season Showdown: Jim and John compare Season 22's classic monster lineup against Trial of a Time Lord's experimental structure, with numerical ratings revealing surprising sympathies and contradictions. Twin Dilemma gets revisited with fresh perspective. Peri vs. Mel: Deep dive into why the Doctor/Peri dynamic never quite worked (flashback to guests on John's old public access show The Chronic Rift bashing their chemistry), why Mel clicked better with Sixth than she will with Seventh, and what might have been with that brief Tegan/Colin pairing. The BBC Institutional Problem: Doctor Who as "begrudging institution" Britain was done with by 1987, contemporary articles calling for the show to rest, and the uncomfortable parallel to where we are today. Saward vs. JNT: Who really sabotaged Colin's era? The case against Eric Saward for wanting the Doctor "off to the side," the case for JNT staying despite wanting to leave, and how Andrew Cartmel represents the moment fans took over the asylum. The Chris Chibnall irony explored. Colin the Ambassador: Why Colin immediately embraced fandom despite BBC treatment while Tom Baker grudgingly came around decades later. Discussion covers charity work, fan productions, regrets about the regeneration he refused, and the motivation difference between appreciation and adulation. McCoy Preview: John drops a gauntlet: three stories from the Seventh Doctor era will score 15/15 as among the best of the entire classic run. Setup for the Troughton-inspired "don't underestimate me" Doctor and predictions about acting range debates. Final Doctor Rankings Revealed: Jim and John count down their top six Doctors with Colin landing in surprising positions on both lists. The Tom Baker controversy unpacked - why both hosts rank him lower than conventional wisdom despite his institutional status. Coming Up Next: Patreon Exclusive (Monday): Comic "Prophets of Doom," more Doctor Who music, Memory TARDIS wheel spin, and reactions to recovered Dalek Master Plan episodes 1 & 3 (BBC YouTube Easter miracle). Main Feed (Monday - Schedule Change!): "Time and the Rani" - Sylvester McCoy's debut with Kate O'Mara as the Rani. Jim's first narration of the McCoy era. Hashtags: #DoctorWho #ColinBaker #SixthDoctor #Retrospective #11Stories #WeHardlyKnewYou #DoctorRankings #Season22 #Season23 #TrialOfATimeLord #ClassicWho #DoctorWhoPodcast #SylvesterMcCoyPreview #FandomReassessment

Supergirl [vol 2] #17 (1984)Supergirl has a new movie coming out so let's talk about her!It is the early 80s and she's living in Chicago doing scholarly things and the like. Everything is going swimmingly until some 1950s mobsters rough up her Tom Baker-ass looking professor and now Supergirl has to fly to French Polynesia to save him.Highlights include:Chicago hot dogs vs. Metropolis hot dogs — who wins?Supergirl listens to all heartbeats at onceEarly morning retail therapyThat robot has a great assSquat Santa Manic Panic!Also, Jen and Shawn visit check out a few of their less-frequented local comic book stores and share some thoughts on ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN and THE DEADMAN!*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:21:49 ***Promo: FORTRESS OF BAILEYTUDE (https://open.spotify.com/show/5dOZfImogWrOr9ytkGqrwR)Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.com Also, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

Doctor Who takes on the tax man!We see a fairly engaged Tom Baker, we see Villa from Blakes 7, we see the old fella from Heartbeat, and we see lots of Leela. Literally. LOTS of Leela. FOLLOW US!@PlayItLoudWithSI@DanGriffin21@TheDrWhoPod

Doctor Who takes on the tax man!We see a fairly engaged Tom Baker, we see Villa from Blakes 7, we see the old fella from Heartbeat, and we see lots of Leela. Literally. LOTS of Leela. FOLLOW US!@PlayItLoudWithSI@DanGriffin21@TheDrWhoPod

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

Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson discuss "Meglos", the second serial from Doctor Who Season 18 in 1980, featuring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Lalla Ward as the Second Romana, John Leeson as the voice of K9, and Jacqueline Hill as Lexa! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @jessejacksondfw.bsky.social Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Nick and Benji present…The Chat: Eurovision and matters arising… Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: Fourth Doctor Adventures: Lethal Progress - Green and Pleasant Planet.

Send us Fan MailSteven Moffat and Terry Nation return to Doctor Who after some time away, but are they all out of tricks? Ben and Mark find out as they discuss Boom from 2024 and Destiny of the Daleks from 1979. How did Boom unite a divided Doctor Who fandom? Will Ben and Mark ever actually talk about what Destiny of the Daleks is rather than what it could have been? And why did Terry Nation veto a Dalek production of Romeo & Juliet?Support the showFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint

In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - The Keeper of Traken With Paul once again joining Phil on the podcast, the pair of them look at The Keeper of Traken, Tom Baker's penultimate story in Doctor Who.  Comparing the TV version to the Target novelisation, Paul gets his Melkur's and Myrka's mixed up, but a good time was had by all revisiting a story neither of them had watched in a long time. You can currently find us on X, Threads, Mastodon & Bluesky.  Don't miss an episode by subscribing to our show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, plus many other podcatchers of your choice.   

Como ya estoy con la inercia del tema Simbad y Harryhausen, ¿por qué no continuar con ello? Me pongo con la segunda aventura marítima de fantasía de Harryhausen, con John Phillip Law de Simbad, un genial Tom Baker como hechicero malvado y la guapísima Caroline Munro. Y todos los bichos de stop-motion que queráis, a porrillo.

On 20 May 1996, Doctor Who's third leading man passed away. In this bonus episode of the Power of 3, we remember Jon Pertwee, whose five years in the title role took Doctor Who to levels of popularity unseen since the show's 60s heyday. We are joined by a host of friends, including a very special guest who discusses Jon's personal legacy for them - and how Tom Baker gave their career a boost.

Send us Fan MailBen and Mark begin the Ncuti Gatwa era proper with a discussion all about Space Babies. Was it really the best story to launch a big, bold, new global era on Disney+ or was it just same old, same old?And by way of contrast, they then turn to The Leisure Hive, the first story of the JN-T era and a bold new vision for Doctor Who. Or was it?Also: How did having an actual baby affect Ben's first viewing of Space Babies? Is it wise to blow the Disney money on a bunch of pram pushers in green morph suits? And why do the Foamasi give the most unsettling lap dances you've ever seen?Support the showFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint

Science and magic, cultism and archaeology, digital Gothic, illusions of fidelity, horror, Holmes, and Hinchcliffe...what makes Pyramids of Mars persist, over fifty years later? We dive into this Tom Baker classic, along with its many revisitations. (00:00:00) First experiences with the story (00:05:42) Season 13 (00:08:30) Nice moments (00:10:59) Design of the mummies (00:14:34) Daytime shoots and tone (00:16:44) Reinventing the historical format (00:21:20) Egyptology and Orientalism in the story (00:27:15) Ibrahim (00:30:45) Episode Four's tonal shift (00:40:03) Resonance of the ending + emotional moments (00:47:30) Laurence's rationality (00:53:00) Terrance Dicks' characterisation of the Fourth Doctor (01:02:46) Alternate future scene (01:09:32) Holistic storytelling of the Holmes and Hinchcliffe era (01:18:05) Portrayal of Sarah Jane (01:23:38) Gabriel Woolf's performance as Sutekh (01:29:38) Visuals of Sutekh (01:33:16) Greifer's grain: the unusual writing situation (01:45:16) Holmes' writing (01:51:35) Novelisation differences: ancient aliens (01:57:25) Novelisation differences: prologue and epilogue (02:09:33) 2024 Tales of the TARDIS: editing and music changes (02:21:50) 2024 Tales of the TARDIS: VFX and story changes (02:26:13) 2024 Tales of the TARDIS: Fifteenth Doctor wraparound scenes (02:33:31) Dudley Simpson's score (02:38:43) Rationalism and anti-imperialism (02:44:08) 2025 AI Pyramids blu-ray release (02:52:32) Archaeology and AI restoration (02:56:45) Inverting science vs magic (03:03:16) Digital Gothic (03:07:23) Break points of restoration and editorialisation … Continue reading →

Time Ram goes north of the border as we evaluate missing classic 'The Highlanders' in it's new position in the Tom Baker era. At least we can see it now! And what a gem it is, with Lulu in a beard, 6 foot 3 inch washerwomen, and Peckinpah-levels of blood on screen. Plus we learn: who do you call a peasant?

Send us Fan MailOver two years on from his debut adventure, Ben and Mark return, drinks in hand, to discuss the Ncuti Gatwa era of Doctor Who. Pairing The Church on Ruby Road with State of Decay, the Lash Lads discuss crumbling institutions, rapacious kings and a revolting underclass, but that's enough about the RTD2 era, they also discuss a Christopher H Bidmead story!Also: The Degesestial Funmaker returns to test Ben and Mark's knowledge of Doctor Who merch, but who is William H. Keith? And what do Halle Berry and Matthew Waterhouse have in common? All this and much less in the glorious return of On the Time Lash.Support the showFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint

Janet sits down with Elena Jeannotte to learn about Special Love for Children with Cancer, a nonprofit serving families across the Mid-Atlantic with free camps, family programs, financial assistance, and scholarships. Elena shares the organization's history, its flagship camp programs, and how the community can get involved. Topics Covered The History of Special Love Founded in the 1980s by Tom and Sheila Baker of Winchester, VA after losing their daughter Julie to lymphoma in 1978 Tom Baker partnered with the NIH and the Northern Virginia 4-H Center to launch the first camp in 1983 with 29 campers Now serves up to 100 campers per session, 43 years later — still partnered with NIH and the 4-H Center Camp Fantastic Week-long summer camp for children ages 7–17 with cancer Held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in Front Royal, VA NIH provides approximately 50 medical staff (oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers) Children on active chemotherapy are welcome — medical facilities are set up on-site Activities include archery, fishing, swimming, tie-dye, duct tape crafts, and a talent show BRASS Camp (Brothers and Sisters) Free camp for siblings of children with cancer Held at a waterfront facility on the Chesapeake Bay in Leonardtown, MD Designed to make siblings feel celebrated and understood All counselors are former BRASS campers Research published in medical journals has documented the positive impact on siblings' well-being Family & Support Programs Summer Family Day — May 9th at Smokey Glen, MD; free all-day event for the whole family Parents Weekend — Free retreat at a hotel in Tysons Corner, VA; includes speakers, sound baths, massages, and a dinner dance Bereaved Families — All programs are open to families who have lost a child to cancer Financial Assistance — Available to families anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic with a child cancer diagnosis and financial need (help with mortgage, utilities, transportation) Scholarships — For survivors and siblings pursuing college or trade school 13 programs offered throughout the year, all free to families How to Get Involved Volunteer at events including the upcoming golf tournament Play in or sponsor the golf tournament Donate to help fund camp and family programs Upcoming Events

Today Matt, Todd, and would‑be companion Mike travel through spacetime and land in the Antarctic for the 6th serial of the 13th season of the classic BBC series Doctor Who.“Seeds of Doom” originally aired from January 31 to March 6, 1976, and if you're a fan of John Carpenter's The Thing, Howard Hawks' The Thing From Another World, or classic sci‑fi horror in general, you're going to feel right at home. This is one of the earliest and most effective examples of British TV doing icy paranoia and creeping body‑horror on a shoestring.Even if you only know Doctor Who from its 21st‑century resurgence starting with Christopher Eccleston, this story is anchored by perhaps the most iconic Doctor of all time: Tom Baker. His mix of alien aloofness and manic energy are as legend as his scarf is iconic.The adventure begins at a remote Antarctic research base where a mysterious seed pod is unearthed; one that quickly draws the attention of Harrison Chase, a criminally unhinged botanist / eco‑terrorist / millionaire played with comic‑villain perfection by Tony Beckley. And every great villain needs a henchman: John Challis delivers a Whit BIssell-winning performance clean sweep as Scorby; a man who looks like he was born to menace people in cold climates.Whether you're a longtime fan, a newcomer, or just someone who loves classic sci‑fi horror with a dash of British eccentricity, Seeds of Doom is one of the high points of the Tom Baker era. It's atmospheric, creepy, funny, and surprisingly intense, definitely one of our highest recommendations.

The Leisure Hive should be a relaxing holiday: a beachside opening, fabulous costumes, and Lalla Ward dressed like she just won regatta season. Instead, we find a story with enough ideas for three serials and enough pacing for half of one. Is it a commentary on nuclear war? A tourism satire? A hard-sci-fi flex? A lizard-mafia caper? Somehow it's all of them, plus the moment Doctor Who quietly kills off the Randomizer and ushers in the John Nathan-Turner era with neon, synths, and pure style. Join us as we step into the tachyon chamber to confront old-man Tom Baker and the most leisurely chaos in the Fourth Doctor's final stretch.Give your own rating for The Leisure Hive on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a True Companion of the podcast to get new episodes before everyone else!Subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pulltoopen.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for extended notes on The Leisure Hive.Support the podcast by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠becoming a patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Pull To Open on Patreon.Please review Pull To Open on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Timeline:Intro 00:00:00Previously… 00:02:15Whomoji Challenge 00:07:52POLL to Open 00:12:36Comment of the week 00:15:03TL;DW 00:22:17Review: The Leisure Hive 00:24:51Four Questions to Doomsday 01:05:14What If the Evil Plot Had Succeeded? 01:08:57Where Is the Clara Splinter? 01:13:14Final Judgment 01:18:18Randomizer! 01:24:02Follow us on:TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pull To Open Bingo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Story EssentialsSeason 18, Serial 1Story number: 109, per the The Pull To Open CodexWriter: David FisherDirector: Lovett BickfordScript Editor: Christopher H. BidmeadProducer: John Nathan-TurnerExecutive Producer: Barry LettsAired 30 August–20 September 1980Pull To Open: The Leisure HiveSeason 7Episode 9Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pete Pachal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Martin West/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Fish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠©️AnyWho Media LLC 2026Doctor Who ©️BBC 1963

SPECIAL PATREON EXCLUSIVE  THE OPENING: "Peter, Peter, please forgive me..." A countdown begins the most diplomatic disagreement in podcast history. BELATED BIRTHDAY & TIMING: John's birthday just passed! Next story is Attack of the Cybermen (aired January 5, 1986) - "the year I turned 18!" THE DREAD: John: "I'm filled with a little dread to talk about this with you, Jim, because I know where you stand." Jim: "Listen, we've made too much of it. Every fan has doctors they like and doctors they don't like." THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION: "Do you know anybody who likes every single Doctor?" JOHN'S CONFESSION: "I do to certain degrees. There are ones I'm not as fond of - Colin, Tom Baker. In fact, I might turn around and be like Colin Baker is better than Tom Baker if I keep feeling as excited as I did with Twin Dilemma!" The Tom Baker Problem: "Tom Baker was one who outstayed his welcome. He has the David Tennant complex. They're both fabulous but they overstayed their welcome where it diminished their appeal to me." JIM'S CORE PROBLEM: THE DOCTOR WHO DIDN'T WANT COMPANIONS The Comparison: Fourth Doctor with Leela: Great mentor/teacher relationship Fourth Doctor with Romana: Lots of warmth Fourth Doctor with Sarah Jane: Clear affection Fifth Doctor: "So few moments putting across that he really wanted people traveling with him. He seemed like he'd be so much happier if he was just by himself." Jim's Labels: "The grouchy doctor. The invisible doctor. He never seemed like a larger than life character, which the Doctor needs to be." JAMESON'S FRAMING LETTER: The Fifth Doctor Summary: "Nice, sweet, the more human Doctor. Almost purely reactive. Quiet, kind of bland, often seems to have hollow victories. An anti-Fourth Doctor. The Fourth Doctor breezed in and took control - the Fifth Doctor is one who no one seems to listen to." Jameson's Position: "I don't hate his Doctor, but he's not entirely a favorite. On audio he has mixed results, though lately really good with the Season 19 crew." The Missing Element: "One thing this era is missing is more humorous or lighthearted moments. It's always gritty and dark - nobody's allowed to crack a joke." THE COMPANIONS - A COMPREHENSIVE BREAKDOWN: ADRIC - "THE BOY GENIUS" Jameson's Take: Not a big fan. Works better with Fourth Doctor in master-apprentice role. Butts heads with Fifth Doctor. First Companion killed off since Sara Kingdom and Katarina (Season 3). Hope he works better in audios with hindsight, foreshadowing his departure and fears of not being good enough. NYSSA - "THE SCIENTIST" Jameson's Summary: Orphan from Traken who lost everything. Master stole her father's body. Sweet, quiet mediator between Adric/Tegan/Doctor. Most prolific audio Companion for Fifth Doctor. TEGAN - "THE AIR STEWARDESS" Jameson's Description: "Sarcastic, sassy, acts like she doesn't want to be there but kind of loves traveling. Australian air stewardess is fun, gives older high school sister vibes to Adric/Nyssa's middle schooler vibes. Janet Fielding is so fun to watch in modern special features." TURLOUGH - "HOLD MY BEER" Jim: "Hold my beer. We ain't seen nothing yet." Jameson's Take: "Interesting character - alien exile stuck as English schoolboy. Sneaky, untrustworthy, cowardly, yet underneath wants to do right. Gets rough arc, wish they hadn't waited until last story to flesh out backstory." KAMELION - "THE CURSED ROBOT" Jameson's Frustration: "I get JNT wanted the next K-9, but why introduce a shapeshifting robot if you're not going to capitalize on shapeshifting abilities? This is a character MADE for stunt casting! Instead, the inventor/controller passed away before it could be fully utilized. Introduction story, departure story, nothing else. Wasted opportunity. Why bother?" PERI - "THE AMERICAN STUDENT" Jameson: "Perpugilliam Brown, American botany student the Doctor rescues on vacation. With Fifth Doctor she's odd beast - introduced in one story, Davison leaves in next. Sassy but more upbeat and peppy than Tegan. Really comes into her own with Sixth Doctor. On audio, several adventures with Fifth Doctor, sometimes with new Companion Erimem (father/uncle with two daughters dynamic)." SEASON BREAKDOWNS: SEASON 19 - "THE SOAP OPERA SEASON" "Crowded TARDIS, JNT wants regulars always arguing and not getting along. Still good stories - Kinda and Earthshock standouts. Death of Adric, return of Cybermen shake things up." SEASON 20 - "THE ANNIVERSARY SEASON" "Two new Companions, Companion departure, tons of returning elements celebrating 20 years. Returning: Omega, the Brig, Mara, Black/White Guardians, Borusa, the Master." THE FIVE DOCTORS DEBATE: The Classification: More people saying it's its own thing between seasons (like Christmas specials). John always looked at it as Season 20: "Caps off Season 20 - after whetting appetite with Master and others, throw it all at you." Jim's Verdict: "Best Fifth Doctor story. He pretty much holds his own." SEASON 21: Jameson: "I don't really know what to say. Possibly Davison's strongest, but I don't really have anything else. I like Resurrection of the Daleks, Frontios, Caves of Androzani." THREE YEARS OF THE DOCTOR'S BEARD: "Three years of fun with the Doctor's Beard, somewhere in time and space." NEXT TIME: Monday (Patreon #153): Voyager (five-part Colin Baker epic), Ian Levine's Doctor Who theme (Eastway/Freeway?), Memory TARDIS spin Friday (Patreon) then Saturday (Main Feed): Attack of the Cybermen - first two-parter with 45-minute episodes for Season 22! John handles narration, oddly looking forward to it after Twin Dilemma optimism This retrospective showcases exclusive Patreon content! Join for $3/month at patreon.com/thedoctorsbeardpodcast for early access, bonus episodes, and comprehensive retrospectives! Subscribe on all platforms. Email thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or join our Facebook community. Hashtags: #DoctorWho #PeterDavison #FifthDoctor #Retrospective #PatreonExclusive #ItsJustThere #FailedExperiment #InvisibleDoctor #GrouchyDoctor #SoapOperaSeason #AnniversarySeason #Companions #Adric #Nyssa #Tegan #Turlough #Kamelion #Peri #TheBachelorUncle #JNT #EricSaward #SeasonRatings #TheFiveDoctors #CavesOfAndrozani #MawdrynUndead #Enlightenment #ResurrectionOfTheDaleks #ColinBaker #SixthDoctor #TwinDilemma #CautiousOptimism #BlakesSeven #GroundedWho #DoctorWhoDidntWantCompanions #NyssaDeservedBetter #JanetFielding #RoseColoredGlasses #DrSmith #WillRobinson #WesleyCrusher #ThreeDoctors #GallifreyStories #AudioWho #BigFinish #ClassicWho #80sWho #DoctorWhoPodcast #TheDoctorsBeardPodcast #Whovian #PodcastCommunity #ComprehensiveReview #ThreeYearsStrong #DocJonesNovels #WritingLife

Send us Fan MailIn 1980, the Doctor Who episode, Shada, was started but never completed and was shelved never to be seen. In 1992, a VHS reconstruction of the episode was released with Tom Baker doing an introduction and filling in missing scenes via narrative description. In 2003, Big Finish did a remake of it with Paul McGann as the Doctor using limited flash animation. In 2017, a version was released as a movie (rather than in six episodic segments) with animated restoration and the original cast doing the voices for the missing scenes. The main focus will be on the 2017 movie, but Jeff and Bryan will touch on all the versions.This has been a Froods for Thought production.

Celebrate a major milestone with Earth Station Who Episode 400! The crew is joined by author and podcaster R. Alan Siler to explore one of the most beloved eras in Doctor Who history—what makes the Fourth Doctor so special? Portrayed by the legendary Tom Baker, the Fourth Doctor defined a generation of Doctor Who fans with his iconic scarf, eccentric personality, and unforgettable adventures. In this special 400th episode, we take a deep dive into the Tom Baker era, examining the storytelling, companions, villains, and moments that made this incarnation a fan favorite. From classic episodes and unforgettable performances to the lasting impact of the Fourth Doctor on the Doctor Who legacy, this discussion celebrates why Tom Baker remains one of the most iconic Doctors of all time. Along the way, we share fan perspectives, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of Whovian fun. If you love classic Doctor Who, the Fourth Doctor era, and deep-dive sci-fi discussions, this milestone episode is a must-listen. Subscribe to Earth Station Who for weekly conversations about Doctor Who, Big Finish audios, classic and modern episodes, and everything Whovian. Kozmic Press https://kozmicpress.com/ If you'd like to leave feedback or a comment, feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com EarthStationWho #DoctorWho #4thDoctor #TomBaker #ClassicDoctorWho #Whovian #DoctorWhoPodcast #SciFiPodcast #DoctorWhoFans #PodcastMilestoneSpecial Guest: R Alan Siler.

Celebrate a major milestone with Earth Station Who Episode 400! The crew is joined by author and podcaster R. Alan Siler to explore one of the most beloved eras in Doctor Who history—what makes the Fourth Doctor so special? Portrayed by the legendary Tom Baker, the Fourth Doctor defined a generation of Doctor Who fans […] The post Earth Station Who Episode 400: Why the 4th Doctor Is So Special | Tom Baker Era Deep Dive appeared first on The ESO Network.

It's Time Ram, the Doctor Who podcast that plays all the right stories, just not necessarily in the right order. This episode we leave a message as Jon Pertwee's 'The Claws of Axos' gets re-booted for Tom Baker. And what a different story it is, with Peter Pratt, Swedish Chef and a lot less yellow! So brave the tentacle and join us.

Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 162: Tom Baker MBE with Oliver McNeil In early November 2025, the veteran character actor, arguably most famous Time Lord of the all, Tom Baker was formally honoured by the Crown with an MBE for Services to Television. With a small number of friends and colleagues in attendance... One of whom was photographer Oliver McNeil. Oliver's quite the character himself; a trusted personal friend and sometime creative collaborator of the Fourth Doctor legend. He joins us for this exclusive interview with regular Dan Hadley. Their conversation covers not only Tom Baker's investiture itself, but their long friendship and Oliver's own extraordinary creative range. Enhanced with his own captivating photography for this video edition of our long-running Doctor Who Podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network HERE: Find the Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast home feed at type40.podbean.com. Listen to Type 40 across all major pod catchers including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple. Type 40 is also part of the FPNet Master Feed @Fpnet.podbean.com If you would like to contact us directly you can: • Email: type40doctorwho@outlook.com • Twitter: @type40doctorwho • Instagram: @type40doctorwho • Join the Facebook group Type 40 • A Doctor Who Fan Group: http://bit.ly/type40_fbgroup TeePublic Store: Help support the Fandom Podcast Network and wear some of their fantastic original designs and logos on t-shirts, mugs, hats and more from Tee Public Go to: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandom... or just search Fandom Podcast Network to find our storefront. Please listen to our other formidable podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/ *Olly MC on Facebook   / omcneil  **The Storymasters Tales https://www.storymasterstales.com/ Oliver McNeil at Saatchi Art https://www.saatchiart.com/legendphot... New boost

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SEVEN KEYS TO DOOMSDAY, áudio drama da Big Finish que traz a adaptação da peça Doctor Who and the Daleks in Seven Keys to Doomsday, apresenta Trevor Martin como o Doutor! Com roteiro de Terrance Dicks, a montagem durou quatro semanas em Londres no fim de 1974, durante a transição de Jon Pertwee para Tom Baker. Na história, o Doutor precisa evitar que sete cristais poderosos caiam em mãos erradas.

In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Random Who - The Invasion of Time Phil and Scott look at The Invasion of Time, starring Tom Baker and Louise Jameson.  Selected for them by the Who's He? randomiser, this story sees cockney Sontarans invading Gallifrey via the back door, Leela and K9 leaving at the end of the story and of course the DOK-TOR! But in the news, everything pales into insignificance as Film Is Fabulous announced that episodes 1 & 3 of The Daleks Masterplan have been found and will be on the BBC iPlayer at Easter! You can currently find us on X, Threads, Mastodon & Bluesky.  Don't miss an episode by subscribing to our show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, plus many other podcatchers of your choice.   

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Episode Title: "Bang Bang A-Boom!" - Season 12 Retrospective & Big Finish Review - Patreon Exclusive #85 SPECIAL MAIN FEED RELEASE - PATREON SHOWCASE DOCTOR WHO THEME MONTAGE: The Tardis Elliot Video: John sent Jim a montage from Tardis Elliot (a fan who makes trailers of Doctor Who episodes) featuring title opening sequences. John's Reasoning: "This is the last, with Tom Baker, the last hurrah for the original version of the Doctor Who theme. After this, we're going to start seeing the variations. I thought, give me a little sneak peek at what's in store for you if you continue on into the new series and all." NO COMIC THIS WEEK: Jim: "What a relief that was. It's terrible for me to say that, but what a relief. It was nice having a break. It really was." SEASON 12 RETROSPECTIVE: SEASON AVERAGES: Jim: 10.2/15 John: 11/15 Overall Average: 10.6/15 Jim: "Some of that is nostalgia for you." John: "Absolutely." SEASON 13 SPOILER CARDS: The Three Cards: Ncuti Gatwa Fembots Classic Movies JIM'S CHOICE PROCESS: "How in the world could I possibly pick? I can pretty quickly eliminate Classic Movies, even though I like classic movies. I'm really intrigued by the other two." Fembots: "I'm not as big of a Bionic Woman fan as you are. I didn't watch it regularly like I did $6 Million Man. I know who the Fembots are and I liked that she had a recurring adversary, that was sort of her Daleks." THE PICK: NCUTI GATWA THE REVEAL: PYRAMIDS OF MARS BIG FINISH: BANG BANG A-BOOM! Release: December 19th, 2002 (their second Christmas episode) Writers: Gareth Roberts & Clayton Hickman Director: Nicholas Pegg Doctor: Sylvester McCoy Companion: Mel THE BASIC PLOT: "Star Trek meets Space 1999 meets Eurovision." The Setup: "The TARDIS lands on Dark Space 8 and finds themselves dealing with a whole bunch of aliens who are on the station because the Doctor is mistaken for the replacement commander for the station." The Backstory: "The TARDIS winds up on a shuttle that's transporting the new commander, but it explodes before it reaches the station. They are beamed onto the station - he and Mel - as the only survivors of it." Beamed vs. Transmitted: "They actually say 'beamed' in this case. They don't use the term transporter though. But I think that term was already being used in science fiction before. It's like blasters. I was naive enough to think that blasters came from Star Wars, but in Foundation by Isaac Asimov, the guns are called blasters." THE ELEMENTS: Space 1999: "The Space 1999 bit is the medical doctor who sounds an awful lot like Barbara Bain. She's going out of her way. She's the one doing medical logs like Bain did in Season 2 of Space 1999. Barbara Bain had a very distinctive voice. This woman seems to be placing that same emphasis on it there." Star Trek: "There's a lot of references to Star Trek. You look and you go 'Oh, now they're referencing this episode. Now they're referencing that episode.'" Eurovision: "They got someone who did a dead-on impression of the guy. For years Eurovision was hosted by a BBC presenter Wogan from Northern Ireland. So they have their version being Logan and he sounds just like him. It was cute." THE INTERGALACTIC SONG CONTEST: "On the station, while he's trying to figure out who tried to kill or not try to but successfully killed the new commander, the Doctor's also got to deal with an intergalactic song contest." JOHN'S VERDICT: Worth It? "It's worth a listen, especially if you are a Star Trek fan. And in my case, I had to laugh at the Eurovision spoofing they did." NEXT TIME: Friday (Patreon): Big Finish's "The Ark" - Jon Lucarotti's original story before it became Ark in Space Saturday (Main Feed): Reissue/release of a Patreon episode - Jon Pertwee Retrospective Monday (Patreon #86): "Primarily we're going to be focusing on the comic strips that were on during the break." 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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 161: Planet Of Evil REVIEW Resuming our reviewing and revelling through time & space now, to tie in with the release of Season 13 of classic Doctor Who on Blu Ray: stopping off on the Planet Of Evil itself... The second story of this fan favourite run starring Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen gets quite a set of reactions from the regular Type 40 reviewers, Antony, Simon, Sarah and Dan! Will you be on the dark side of the light side of this atmospheric 4-parter from 1975? Type 40 is our long running Doctor Who podcast for the Fandom Podcast Network available across all major podcatchers and in this enhanced video edition HERE: Find the Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast home feed at type40.podbean.com. Listen to Type 40 across all major pod catchers including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple. Type 40 is also part of the FPNet Master Feed @Fpnet.podbean.com If you would like to contact us directly you can: • Email: type40doctorwho@outlook.com • Twitter: @type40doctorwho • Instagram: @type40doctorwho • Join the Facebook group Type 40 • A Doctor Who Fan Group: http://bit.ly/type40_fbgroup TeePublic Store: Help support the Fandom Podcast Network and wear some of their fantastic original designs and logos on t-shirts, mugs, hats and more from Tee Public Go to: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandom... or just search Fandom Podcast Network to find our storefront. Please listen to our other formidable podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Season 13, monsters, Lockdown and quizzes… Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: The Fourth Doctor Adventures - The Ministry of Death.

Tad Overbaugh is one of Boston's finest songwriters — criminally under the radar, but not for much longer. Tad crafts a sound that's been beautifully described as "alt-country music viewed from Boston," a gritty, lived-in blend of roots rock, Americana, and dive-bar pop that draws comparisons to The Replacements, Drive-By Truckers, and Steve Earle. It was fellow Boston-based songwriter Tom Baker — a man whose taste we've long admired — who essentially grabbed us by the collar and told us just how good this guy is. And Tad's new record is all the proof you need. Music Clips by The Charms, The Dogmatics, The Zulus, Black Helicopter, and Tad Overbaugh Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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This is Part One of a three-part deep dive with comics legend Diana Schutz, whose editorial fingerprints are all over modern comics history. From her influential years at Dark Horse to her early work during the Comico era and beyond...We start at the beginning: Diana's first exposure to comics through Supergirl and her love for the clean, expressive style of 1960s comic art. That passion never faded—it evolved. She walks us through the meticulous process of restoring a classic Lois Lane cover, explaining how comics restoration has grown into a serious craft and industry of its own.From there, we explore her current work translating a graphic novel by Brazilian artist Ricardo Leche for a new high-end comics art publisher, and she breaks down the real art of translatio. Why cultural nuance matters, and why having the right English-language voice is essential to preserving tone and intent. We also rewind to the early '80s, when Diana launched The Telegraph Wire, a 32-page bi-monthly comics magazine that began as a retailer newsletter and became a proving ground for her editorial skills. She talks about learning graphic design on the fly, selling ads, interviewing creators, and building something from scratch in a pre-internet comics landscape. It's a vivid look at a smaller, more intimate industry, one where relationships mattered and information wasn't instantly searchable. Along the way, Diana reflects on working at Comics & Comix, getting recruited by Kim Thompson to write for Amazing Heroes, connecting with Matt Wagner, and navigating an industry that had very few women in visible roles at the time. She shares memories of mentors like Trina Robbins, editors like Maggie Thompson and contemproraries like Karen Berger, and even her wild experience serving as Tom Baker's minder at a Chicago Doctor Who convention, complete with behind-the-scenes fandom chaos. This first chapter of our conversation is about origins, craft, and survival in a young comics industry that was still figuring itself out. And it sets the stage for much more to come.

It's that time of year again, the annual Gallifrey One preview show, and even though only one of our august number is braving the geopolitical winds of Canada-U.S. kerfuffles (Steven, if you're keeping track) that won't stop us from overanalyzing the schedule and pointing out all the highlights! Plus a surfeit of Big Finish releases, a destroyed Dalek dolly along with 1980s Tegan, some musical deep dives, and more!  Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Gallifrey One 2026 Doctor Who Yearbook Character Options Doctor Who Tegan Jovanka and Destroyed Dalek released Big Finish – Torchwood: Everyone's Dead on Floor 3 out now Big Finish – Doctor Who – Short Trips Rarities: An Eighth Doctor Collection out now Big Finish – Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor Adventures: The First Question due Mar 2026 Big Finish – The Worlds of Doctor Who – Zygon Century: Transformation due Apr 2026 Tom Baker and John Leeson in upcoming audio drama Sir Sherlock: The Red Letter Day due Mar 2026 Jess Jurkovic's Tristram Cary video Twenty Thousand Hertz episode about the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Blu-Ray Collection fan-made inserts

Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson are joined by special guest companion Mike McCarty as they discuss "Planet of Evil", the second serial from Doctor Who Season 13 in 1975, featuring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith, and Frederick Jaeger as Professor Sorenson! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @jessejacksondfw.bsky.social Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Hey, Who fans, and welcome to Episode 431.Happy New Year, you lot. We hope you had a great Christmas and are now already cracking on your 2026 plans.There's not a huge amount of Doctor Who news currently, but to kick things off, we celebrate Tom Baker's remarkable 92nd birthday. It's incredible to see him still vibrant and full of life, a true icon of the show. Plus: Doctor Who director (and in the news for his announcement about a Blake's 7 reboot) Peter Hoar talks about something being a-miss in the recent Disney era; the BBC is getting close to announcing content for YouTube; three new Target novelisations and our Matt has put out our first Big Finish review of 2026 for The Thirteenth Doctor's latest story The Return of the Doctor.Links to the things mentioned in this episode:Peter Hoar's comment on Doctor Who at DeadlineBBC's soon-to-be-announced content deal with YouTubeNew Target books announcement from the official Doctor Who channelMatt's review of The Doctor Returns from Big FinishThank you for listening and spending some time with us. Make sure you're following the podcast on your go-to app to stay up to date with new episodes, or use the platform links here.Until the next episode, take care and... Aaaaaaaallons-y!This is The Big Blue Box Podcast, hosted by Garry and Adam. We cover Doctor Who news, reviews, commentaries, general chat, plus our regular Round Table episodes with the full team.All episodes are available for free on our website, alongside articles and reviews from the team.Follow and join the conversation on X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, or hop into our free Discord to chat Doctor Who with fellow fans.Thank you for listening!

Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson discuss "Revenge of the Cybermen", the fifth serial from Doctor Who Season 12 in 1975, featuring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith, Ian Marter as Harry Sullivan, and Jeremy Wilkin as Professor Kellman! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @jessejacksondfw.bsky.social Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!