Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Baker

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

Pull To Open goes on location! Pete and Chris hit Gallifrey One in Los Angeles as total Gally virgins, gawping at “chemicals on fire” sunsets, accidentally learning how expensive fandom can be, and collecting hot takes like they're limited-edition prints. Along the way: Peter Davison (and the Tom Baker advice he still can't hear), Millie Gibson popping in like it's no big deal, and a convention floor vibe check that can best be summarized by one hoodie: “I told you Disney was a bad idea.” Plus: fans tell us where Doctor Who goes next… including the boldest pitch of all: put it on YouTube.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.Support the podcast by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠becoming a patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Pull To Open on Patreon.Please review Pull To Open on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on:TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen63⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pulltoopen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pull To Open Bingo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pull To Open: Gallifrey One RecapSeason 7Episode 4Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pete Pachal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Martin West/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Fish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠©️AnyWho Media LLC 2026Doctor Who ©️BBC 1963

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.

Time Ram dips its toe into history to bring us Jodie Whittaker's 'Rosa' which has now been shifted into the Tom Baker era... Which seems unlikely. Nonetheless, here we are, going with it and discovering who keeps a third eye under their stetson, surprising revelations about the Stormcage, and why the meddling Monk is superior. The moment has been prepared for...

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

Episode Title: "I'm In The Minority" - Vengeance on Varos Review THE EMPTY TARDIS: The Missing Guest: Felicity Cousins from The Flop Cast was supposed to join but had to bow out about an hour before recording - her voice has been acting up again. "I don't think she ever really fully recovered from the last time she was sick when she was with us." THE SEXY DOCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT: John: "She was going to miss the announcement that we are now dealing with the sexiest Doctor to date!" Jim: "According to People Magazine? According to the newspapers?" The Daily Mirror: "In addition to having the sexiest Doctor, we also have a companion with great assets." Jim's Pun: "You're really keeping abreast of this stuff." John: "Yes, I am." THE SEXINESS DEBATE: Jim: "Honestly, sexier than Jon Pertwee? Come on." THE BIG QUESTION: John: "I told you this was one of my two favorite Colin Baker stories, and I would actually rank this up there as some of the best Doctor Who in Classic Who. What are your initial thoughts about Vengeance on Varos?" PRODUCTION DETAILS: Production Code: 6V (V for Varos!) Air Dates: January 19-26, 1985 Writer: Philip Martin (first story - will have sequel with Sil next season) Director: Ron Jones Original Titles: "Domain" and "Planet of Fear" THE PUBLIC RECEPTION: The Controversy: Episode didn't get very well received by the public. Scenes like: Acid bath deaths Attempted hangings Genetic experiments on women The Complaints: Widely criticized in Radio Times Letters page and in TV program Points of View. Unlike Before: "Unlike previous criticisms of the show's violence, this time it was raised by members of the general public. Some of the show's fans were even against this, besides people like Mary Whitehouse." PART ONE SYNOPSIS: Desolate planet Varos - citizen workers make up strange society of viewers who watch public torture and executions and vote on whether or not their Governor will be punished on camera for his actions. Official currently negotiating over price of Varos's precious Zeiton (Zeiton or Zyton?) with Sil, contentious representative of Galatron Mining Concern. Dealings going poorly for Varos. Sil has inside man - Governor's Chief Officer on his payroll advising him to oust current leader. Doctor and Peri arrive seeking Zeiton to repair ailing TARDIS, find themselves freeing rebel named Jondar from televised execution. As Governor, Sil, and everyone on planet watch, Doctor and Peri escape with Jondar and his wife Areta, only to wander into Purple Zone - tunnels haunted by fantastic illusions. Getting through them, Doctor discovers TARDIS has been captured, then loses Peri and others to guards chasing them. He himself walks into arid desert illusion. While citizenry watch, he seemingly succumbs to great heat and perishes. THE META COMMENTARY: Jim: "It's very meta what we would call meta today. It strikes you immediately that he's commenting about violence on television." The American Target: "I personally felt a little targeted because I feel like in extension they - or he was - pointing that a lot at us here in the United States." John: "I'd say that's fair." THE PENAL COLONY: Jim: "Weirdly enough, we're also going back to the old Australia thing. But as in good Doctor Who form, we get something like that dropped and then it's not picked up on again." The Discovery: "The whole thing about 'I discovered that this is a penal colony' - or it grew out of a penal colony. I said 'Oh, all right, we've kind of had that a lot recently.' But then I remembered that it wasn't brought up again." THE TIME CRAFT MYSTERY - AGAIN: Jim: "Another thing that's used here - I'm sure you noticed it, and I don't get it unless it's something we're going to be rewarded with at some point - there's another mention of another space-time craft. So why do we get two of these mentions now? Or is that just coincidence?" John's Explanation: "This particular season, without I don't know if they realize it, if it was done on purpose - we deal a lot with other alien cultures trying their hand in time travel. Including we're going to have, if I'm not mistaken, humans soon." JIM'S OPINION: "Piss or get off the pot. That's an interesting aspect, although as Homer Simpson's father said, 'I ain't for it, I'm agin it' because I think it does take the Mickey out of the Time Lords. But if you're going to go down that road, then tell us that story - what will the Time Lords do about making sure they're the only ones that get to do that?" WHAT JOHN LOVES: JOHN'S LIST: The Music: "I love the music. I think the music is very inspired for this." The Twin Dilemma Doctor: "This is more of the Doctor from Twin Dilemma - as he so callously says to Peri 'Oh well, you'll just live out the few years you got left, you'll die and that's it. But I'm stuck here forever in the...' That was actually an interesting moment. There was a little thread of Tom Baker's 'I am the walker in eternity' or whatever the hell he said in Pyramids of Mars." The Torture Scene: "I thought it interesting that right off the bat we get a torture scene as Jason Connery's character Jondar is chained up. That's one of the first things that was called out - 'Oh look at this, we just start the show and this guy's being brutalized?' I guess they wanted to hit people with it right off the bat. 'This isn't your typical Doctor Who.'" Jim: "It definitely isn't." THE GREEK CHORUS: John: "I was shocked - I didn't really realize it until watching it this time. We've got our two folks there sitting and watching. They represent us, the audience, the rest of Varos. How casual they talk about those being tortured as though they were fictional. You'd sit there go 'Oh no, that was the guy who got killed last week' - say that casually because it's all fiction. But these are real people and they're saying it the same way." Jim: "I mean, I think that's part of the message - violence on television is numbing us to the fact that there is real violence in the world." THE APPRECIATION: Jim: "I'll admit that part is kind of interesting because those two are totally in that room the entire time. They're kind of like a Greek chorus. They're off to one side, commenting on everything going on. Then they themselves have a little struggle between them." The Uniqueness: "That was an interesting thing to do because I don't really remember anything else like that - two characters who don't have any interaction whatsoever with all the other characters. And they're in one set the entire time." GUEST STARS: The Governor - Martin Jarvis: One of those rare people to have appeared in all three decades of Doctor Who: 1965's The Web Planet as one of the Menoptera Invasion of the Dinosaurs in 1974 Jim: "We wouldn't recognize him from that. But that's cool." John: "See, point to me - I recognize that you recognize him. I went 'This dude has totally been in Doctor Who before.'" Areta - Stephen Yardley: Previously played Severin in Genesis of the Daleks (1975) Owen Teale (Maldak): Going to appear later in Torchwood episode "Countrycide" Etta - Sheila Reid: "I was today years old when I discovered that Etta is Clara Oswald's grandmother in Doctor Who, appearing in both a Peter Capaldi and a Matt Smith story. And she's wonderful as the grandmother." John: "She's adorable as Clara's grandmother. Still with us. Still acting. Last credit was just last year." SIL - NABIL SHABAN: The Condition: Born with osteogenesis imperfecta which left his bones brittle. Recent Passing: "Only passed away this past October at the age of 72. We'll see him again next season in Trial of a Time Lord, one of the stories there." Jim's Memory: "I did look him up because I couldn't shake the feeling he was in Time Bandits, but he wasn't. He really seemed like one of the - and pardon the term - dwarves, the little people. But he's not. He's not one of them. Kenny Baker is from Star Wars." The Background: "He's Jordanian British."   PART TWO SYNOPSIS: Doctor revives on gurney just before being put into acid bath and escapes. Governor tries to wring answers out of Peri but her truth falls on deaf ears. When Doctor is recaptured, Governor stages old-fashioned hanging to trick Doctor into talking, but instead makes Sil reveal his treachery against Varos. Peri and Areta put into transmogrifier and begin to change into animals. Doctor pulls the plug and together with Jondar they escape further into dome. There they come across more illusions and near death, while Chief Officer makes his own play to oust Governor with another public vote. Peri and Governor escape with help of guard and meet up with Doctor and others. Quillam and Chief Officer perish by poison vines. Back at Governor's chambers, Sil discovers his invasion has been stopped and he is ordered by his own people to negotiate for Zeiton at any price at all. A win for people of Varos, especially when Governor ceases all public tortures and executions. HOT TAKE: Jim: "What the heck? Well, where's the vengeance? Where's the vengeance? Why? I mean, just because it's a cool alliteration? The Doctor's never met any of the bad guys before. There's no vengeance that I'm aware of, so I didn't get that." PART TWO FALLS APART: Jim: "Part two - for me, it falls apart. I think it's kind of sort of everything but the kitchen sink." The Purple Zone: "Especially at the end when they get further into dome and they've dropped the term 'the Purple Zone' - which is unfortunate because I kind of liked that. When we get to the point where all of a sudden there's like this flora and it's poison vines..." Quillam and the Chief Officer: "And that's how they get rid of Quillam and the Chief Officer who doesn't ever have a name in this - he's just the Chief Officer. But he looks like a bad guy at least." John: "All the guys, right?" PART TWO WEAKNESSES: Jim: "Part two is definitely weaker than part one. Then we go back to Sil, and everything's been taken care of for some reason. His company, his people, whatever - they just sort of change their mind and he's out on his tail." The Other Source: "There was something to the effect that they found another source, so there was no point in... just abandon these people, we don't need them." Jim's Problem: "I wasn't really buying it. I think it just really whimpers out at the end. We needed like an explosion. I really didn't care for the ending, especially since the Doctor is not the instrument of vengeance." ANOTHER AVENUE TO NOWHERE: Jim: "It is interesting, I'm with you. That said, it is another avenue that this story goes down with little to no reason for it to be there. You have the old trope of the valuable mineral - it's being mined, it's the MacGuffin, whatever, everybody wants it. But then you throw in this Quillam character and the transmogrifier and the thing about the animals and all of that, and then they're cured almost immediately." The Missed Opportunity: "Would it have been interesting to let them stay like that for rest of story and then get cured at the end? I think yes, if you're going to go down that road." The Empty Feeling: "This is another symptom of that 'feeling a little empty' at the beginning. There's a lot of stuff thrown into this part two that are just bridges to nowhere in a way. Sorry. I agreed and then quickly had to throw in a caveat there. But I am who I am." NEXT TIME: Monday (Patreon #155): Music, Voyager Part 3, Memory TARDIS spin ("hopefully not Terror of the Zygons, although I think that's gone") Sophie Aldred's Podcast: "I want to talk briefly about Sophie Aldred's podcast again. I finally caught up with most of the episodes including their little Christmas episode they did that has basically ties up a lot of the plot points they've been doing throughout their show. Remember I told you it's part interview, part story? Well, they did like a 20-minute audio drama with Russell T. Davies and Forde Colin Baker and Nicholas Briggs." John's Assessment: "We'll talk briefly about it - what worked and what didn't work. Because there were some things that I was kind of like 'Yeah, this is just too weird for me.'" Next Friday (Patreon) then Saturday (Main Feed): The Mark of the Rani! Another two-parter. Jim: "Uh-oh, are we up to that point?" John: "Yeah, we're up to that point." Jim: "Rah-rah Rani!" 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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!

Time Ram takes to the pitch as we tee up William Hartnell's 'The Edge of Destruction' for a new event starring Doctor 14, David Againnant! In the process, we enjoy some Polly cocktail, the Doctor doing a murder and some sub-par punk rhymes! The door is always open at Tom Baker's convent.With special guest star Sam Clement

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Episode Title: "Disco Who" - A 70s Retrospective SPECIAL HIATUS EPISODE - PATREON BONUS NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL! This episode was originally produced for Patreon sponsors in July 2025 and is now being shared with main feed listeners to showcase the bonus content available through Patreon membership ($3/month gets early access, exclusive episodes, and more!). THE DECADE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING: From Jon Pertwee's January 3, 1970 debut to Tom Baker's dominance through 1979, John and Jim reflect on ten years of color, UNIT, Masters, companions, and the evolution of the Doctor. THE BIG QUESTION: WAS PERTWEE'S TIME PROPER DOCTOR WHO? John's Challenge: "When you consider what we had in the 60s, what is proper Doctor Who?" The Batman Comparison: Like Batman needing parents killed, what are the essential Doctor Who elements? The Core Elements They Identify: Rebel/Iconoclast: Always up against authority Itinerant: No fixed location (even when exiled, Pertwee chafed at it) Time and Space: Non-negotiable Companion: Someone to talk to, bounce ideas off Scientific Curiosity: Every Doctor has this Eccentric/Off-Kilter: From Hartnell to modern Doctors British: "Has to be British. I know that sounds weird - he's an alien - but yeah, has to be British." PERTWEE AS THE SUPERHERO DOCTOR: Breaking From Troughton: Far more action-oriented. Troughton actively distanced himself from violence. Pertwee waded right in - Venusian Aikido and all! The James Bond Comparison: Show runners wanted "James Bond," but Jim saw more superhero than spy. Ushering In The 70s: "Nobody could have ushered in the 70s but Jon Pertwee. Troughton just could not have done it. Hartnell, absolutely not... New decade, new everything." Adam Adamant Connection: John's been watching Verity Lambert's follow-up series with Sydney Newman - Victorian man in suspended animation recovers in 1960s. "Pertwee's Doctor was Adam Adamant - man out of time, fish out of water." THE UNIT ERA - ADDITION OR SUBTRACTION? Jim's Take: "It added to it. It's a whole new layer that very much appeals to me. A paramilitary organization led by dynamic characters you want to root for." The Brigadier Factor: "You look forward to every interaction he'd have with the Doctor because you knew it was going to come close to a throat. His frustration with the Doctor and the Doctor with him." Continuity Innovation: First time Doctor Who had ongoing character plots! Mike Yates' betrayal and redemption across seasons. Bessie > Romance: "We were more impressed with Bessie back then." TOM BAKER - THE YOUNG DOCTOR: The Big Change: First time the Doctor wasn't an older gentleman - "this young man. But still not handsome!" The Beatles Analogy: Hartnell = John Lennon (fits like a glove!) Pertwee = Paul McCartney (leader of the pack, the charming one, ladies' man) Troughton = George Harrison (the spiritual one) Tom Baker = Ringo (John: "Tom Baker and Ringo, pretty much cut from the same cloth") Product of His Time: Baker represents late 70s - the hair, floppy clothing, the scarf as his version of ladies' knitted shawls, the big coat. The 80s Problem: "More and more as we're getting into the 80s, he's not really working as an 80s Doctor... Peter Davison seems like the 80s Doctor that should be there." Following Trends: The show followed trends more than ever - Star Wars influence obvious, but also Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers. Saturday night scheduling against Buck Rogers killed ratings (lost half the audience). BAKER FATIGUE: The Unique Problem: "You never hear Hartnell, Troughton, or Pertwee fatigue, but you hear Baker fatigue." Jim's Confession: "I had a little Troughton fatigue." The Blame Game: "I blame the producers of Doctor Who. They should have moved Baker along sooner instead of leaving it to him. There was precedent - they fired Hartnell!" Jim's Prediction: "I can't imagine Davison, Baker, or McCoy topping Jon Pertwee." John's Counter: "Davison will topple Pertwee. Pertwee will stay number two for me. He's a formative Doctor." Jim's Concession: "I'm going to give Davison the benefit of the doubt that he may push Tom Baker down." THE BAKER RECKONING: Jim's Frustration: "All this time I've heard almost nothing but Tom Baker, Tom Baker, Tom Baker - as if there's nothing else, no one else in this show since 1963. It's really interesting now to have gotten almost to the end and seeing that, for me, he ain't all that." The Diagnosis: "He's not bad. It's just not my cup of tea. He's been more annoying to me than anything. That's just that kind of character I don't care for." Only Three Stories Left: Moving into the 80s in full! 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Laryngitis, still too painful to talk. Last night went through a dose of Mucinex, Thera-Flu, and Delsym DM. Each about three hours apart, as that was as long as being cough free lasted. Oh, and I was covered in Vicks vap-o-rub, too! Today, Umcka and pineapple juice. The Music Authority Podcast...download, listen, share, repeat…heard daily on Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Mixcloud, Player FM, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, Pocket Cast, APPLE iTunes, and direct for the source distribution site: *Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  AND NOW there is a website! TheMusicAuthority.comThe Music Authority Podcast! Special Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show! Seeing that I'm gone from FB now…Follow me on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority*The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET*Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *The Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6-7PM EST!*AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!January 6, 2026, Tuesday, “Album Tracks Aplenty!” set one…@Orbis 2.0 - TMA SHOW OPEN THEME@Rapt - White Sage [Smart Track Sampler '25]@Sorry Monks - She's So Beautiful, Part 2 [Flora and Fauna] (@Subjangle)@The Promise - Moonlight [Gift]@JustFolk - Look What You've Done [Best of JustFolk 2012-2025]@Tom Baker and The Snakes - Run It Out [Rebel Rousers Round Two] (@Rum Bar Records)@Janne Borge - Just An Illusion [Poetry, Protest & Pop Songs] (koolkatmusik.com)@Rec Centre - Gravity Upside Down [Squash] (@Subjangle)@He's Dead Jim - The Process [These Men, These Monsters] (koolkatmusik.com)@The 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco - 1909 GTC [Don't Go Anywhere] (koolkatmusik.com)@Shopfires - Into The Sun [Holding On To Let Go] (@Subjangle)@Callière - Solar [Solar]@Space Jaguar - Go Home [Every Room is an Escape Room] (@Subjangle)@The Dogmatics - Don't Break My Heart [Drop That Needle] (@Rum Bar Records)@B. B. & The Blues Shacks - End Up Well [Blues Is A Stew] (@Rhythm Bomb Records)@David A Burdick - We Can Get Together [They Came To Conquer The World]@The Photocopies - Happier Then [Counterintuition] (@Subjangle)@Tiberious – Tag [Troubadour]

In this episode, we explore the 1981 television pilot K-9 and Company, a unique and historic entry in the Doctor Who universe. Produced as a proposed Doctor Who spin-off, K-9 and Company stars the legendary Elisabeth Sladen as investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith alongside the robotic dog K9, voiced by John Leeson. While both were iconic former companions of the Fourth Doctor in Doctor Who, they had never appeared together on screen until the K-9 and Company pilot episode, titled A Girl's Best Friend. Broadcast on BBC1 as a Doctor Who related Christmas special on 28 December 1981, K-9 and Company remains a vital piece of the Doctor Who franchise history despite not being commissioned for a full series. The existence of K-9 and Company was largely due to Doctor Who producer John Nathan-Turner, who wanted to bring Elisabeth Sladen back to the Doctor Who family. His initial 1980 plan for the actress would have seen Sarah Jane Smith travel in the TARDIS during the Doctor Who transition from Tom Baker to Peter Davison. However, Sladen wanted a role that evolved beyond her previous Doctor Who narrative. Simultaneously, the Doctor Who production team was struggling with the logistics of K9. While K9 was a massive hit with Doctor Who viewers, the prop was technically awkward and made the Doctor Who heroes too capable. The solution was K-9 and Company, a child-orientated Doctor Who spin-off where Sarah Jane Smith would be the central heroic lead. Before K-9 and Company, Elisabeth Clara Heath Sladen built a career in theatre and television, appearing in Z-Cars and Doomwatch. Her work on Z-Cars led directly to her casting in Doctor Who. Interestingly, the Doctor Who role of the new companion for The Time Warrior was originally cast with April Walker. However, Doctor Who lead Jon Pertwee felt the chemistry was wrong, leading to Sladen being cast as the definitive Sarah Jane Smith. She played the role in Doctor Who from 1973 to 1976, eventually returning for the K-9 and Company pilot. Her Doctor Who legacy continued in 2006 with David Tennant and the successful Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. Following her death in 2011, Doctor Who aired a tribute during The Impossible Astronaut, proving her status as a Doctor Who icon. The voice behind the metal dog in K-9 and Company, John Leeson, first voiced K9 in the 1977 Doctor Who serial The Invisible Enemy. While Tom Baker had a difficult relationship with the K9 prop, he worked well with Leeson. Leeson briefly left Doctor Who to avoid being typecast but returned for K-9 and Company and later the Doctor Who anniversary special The Five Doctors. The K-9 and Company pilot also featured Colin Jeavons, known for his work in The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the Doctor Who serial The Underwater Menace, and Mary Wimbush, a stalwart of The Archers. Written by Terence Dudley, a writer and director for Doctor Who stories like Meglos, the K-9 and Company pilot stands as a fascinating "what if" in the wider Doctor Who mythology.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Dan & SI are back with the search for the 4th segment to the Key to Time!A mixed bag sees Mary Tamm play four different roles, Tom Baker get very silly, and lots of people make lots of plans.Lots, and lots of plans....FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

Dan & SI are back with the search for the 4th segment to the Key to Time!A mixed bag sees Mary Tamm play four different roles, Tom Baker get very silly, and lots of people make lots of plans.Lots, and lots of plans....FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA@DanGriffin21

In another special bonus interview episode AJ interviews the wonderful Daniel Hill who appeared in two episodes of Secret Army: Too Near Home and The Big One. In the latter he played Flt. Sgt. Bert Lewis, the airman who encounters Brandt shortly after the death of his wife and son. As well as recalling shooting that memorable scene he remembers in some detail what it was like to work with actors, Michael Culver, Bernard Hepton, Clifford Rose,  directors Viktors Ritelis and Michael E. Briant, writer N. J. Crisp and producer Gerry Glaister. But there's so much more to this interview than Secret Army, Daniel also discusses working with Tom Baker and Lalla Ward on the lost Doctor Who story Shada, the thriller serial Blood Money and playing Tom Redburn in the opening episodes of Tenko. Finally he also describes how he left drama behind for comedy and Gerry Glaister's reaction to that news... We are so grateful to Daniel for sharing his memories and time with us and ask, if you enjoyed this interview, that you might consider donating to his chosen charity: the Actors' Children's Trust:  and quote 'Secret Army' if you donate. You can donate online: https://actorschildren.org/ or by phone: 020 4591 8585. Thank you. We are back on Christmas Day with festive cheer and another interview, this time Paul Shelley who played Major Nick Bradley. Exciting huh?! If you would like to contact us then please email us on, or send a voicenote to: secretarmypod@gmail.com or send us a message on Bluesky: AJ is on secretarmypod.bsky.social while Andy can be found at andypodding.bsky.social. AJ is also still on Twitter at @secretarmypod. We'd love to hear from you, especially your takes on the Series 2 episodes Guests at God's Table and A Matter of Life and Death which are in preparation. Thank you, as ever, for listening and for coming down the line with us. And please do share our content wherever you see it. Next Time: Christmas Special interview with Paul Shelley

After reviewing a few disappointing stories, Andy and Alex are back on firmer ground with an adventure which Alex describes as part of the fabric of her childhood: Terror of the Zygons! While Andy draws links with Robert Banks Stewart's 60s spy thriller Undermind, Alex battles with ChatGPT which hallucinates more than a hippy at Woodstock. They find much to praise here including: Tom Baker's performance, the Zygon spaceship, The Fox Inn's Angus MacRanald, and Sarah's hair-length, but they have lots of questions too: Do the Zygons milk the Skarasen?; Why are they actually destroying the oil rigs? And how does one spell Tulloch Moor? Along the way they also wonder if the Logopolitans saved the universe by watching MAFS, whether it was the small yellow Minions who found the P7E, and if Maren was Ohica's mother. All this and ragrolling too. What more could you ask for? Next Time: The Daemons

In today's episode we get not one, not two, not three, not four, but five Doctors. You heard right, everyone, we are covering the amazing story that is The Five Doctors, featuring Richard Hurndall as our replacement Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, a light sprinkling of Tom Baker, AND Peter Davison. Join us as we try and determine just how many things “of Rassilon” we can name (hint, it's definitely more than ten).   Over the course of the episode, Diana waxes poetic about her new favorite boy (the Raston Warrior Robot), though we all wonder just where he keeps those short spears, Julie gets her ten seconds of Jamie so we know she's ecstatic, Reilly continues to dislike most things that go “squish” as we experience one of the Cybermen's death, and Anthony gets to truly relish the fact that the rest of us mainly understand his nostalgia for this story. We also wonder where Terrence Dicks kept his checklist as he was writing this story and upset that Peter Moffat somehow missed the memo for letting Jon Pertwee get away with no gurning.   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this entire season available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 20 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VyxIPe) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3V2IL34)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Sink or Swim: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bNlrOl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwmdR4) The Day of the Triffids (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pmlCKq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aYmFaZ) The Tripods (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40Omomf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4ft5w8z) Blake's 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI) Catweazle: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jueY0Z | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2ZhAbnY) Worzel Gummidge: The Combined Harvest Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cYEvIg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AT5oAa) Emmerdale Farm – Vol. 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MxJ3Jk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yRbSMH) Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by) The Best of Benny Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lUOM17 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg6w5k) Mad Max: 5-film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iYM7PP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q2XCry) A Chorus Line (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3KBOHi2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XSswal) Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB) The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3) The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com) Men and Women and Other Poems, by Robert Browning (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48ZPZeV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qbZcrs)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

Time Ram come down in a meteorite storm with 'The Seeds of Doom', now updated from the Tom Baker era to Matt Smith! We try not to outstay our welcome with interesting facts about Armand Horse, false beards, plant ravishment and Scorby cracks. Join us and become obsessed with pods!

Stones, and blood, and K9, and a silver lady, and lots of silly Tom Baker, and too much of Romana's feet??The lads take a look at the third instalment of The Key To Time saga, a story that neither have seen!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Stones, and blood, and K9, and a silver lady, and lots of silly Tom Baker, and too much of Romana's feet?The lads take a look at the third instalment of The Key To Time saga, a story that neither have seen!FOLLOW US!@TheDrWhoPod@DanGriffin21@SJPWORLDMEDIA

David Fisher was a writer who made a distinct mark on Doctor Who during the late 1970s and early 1980s, contributing a run of stories for the Tom Baker era that blended gothic atmosphere, humour, and great characters.  His scripts include The Stones of Blood, The Androids of Tara, The Creature from the Pit, and The Leisure Hive. Four very different adventures that together showcase just how adaptable his writing was within the series. Fisher also played a role in the origins of one of Doctor Who's most beloved classics, although personal circumstances prevented him from completing his script. His story, The Gamble With Time formed the backbone of what became City of Death, later finished by Douglas Adams and Graham Williams under the pseudonym “David Agnew.” Tonight, we look at David Fisher, the stories he delivered across several seasons, and what makes each stand out. We explore his style, strengths, and quirks that define his work and why his episodes remain fondly remembered decades later. Before then, all the usual news and short topics you've come to expect and, after the David Fisher segment, we have listener feedback and what we've been watching this past month. A jam-packed episode! Tune in! Contact us: X / Twitter: @theDWshow Bluesky: @thedwshow.net Facebook: facebook.com/theDWshow Email: hello@theDWshow.net

"There Should Have Been Another Way" Production 6M: "Warriors of the Deep" (January 5-13, 1984) Classic Doctor Who Season 21 Premiere Review In the year 2084, the Fifth Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough materialize at Sea Base Four, a military installation staffed with personnel on high alert due to tensions that could trigger World War III. An unknown object lurking in the waters proves to be a Silurian battlecruiser seeking to revive suspended animation Sea Devil warriors stored in underwater chambers. The reptilian cousins plan to manipulate the base's weapon systems to start a nuclear war, wiping out humanity so they can reclaim Earth as their ancestral home. Join podcaster John S. Drew and acclaimed writer/editor Jim Beard as they master time and space, delivering comprehensive reviews of every Classic Doctor Who serial. In this Season 21 premiere analysis covering this notorious production, they discuss: Production Nightmare Behind the Scenes: Margaret Thatcher's election sabotage - The 1983 UK general election announcement created BBC studio space demands, costing Doctor Who two weeks of production time and forcing rushed filming with minimal rehearsal The infamous Myrka disaster - The creature costume was still being sculpted and painted an hour before shooting, with wet paint and adhesive fumes getting one operator high. The poorly-fitted suit left performers uncomfortable and unable to rehearse, resulting in slow-motion movements that destroyed any sense of menace Johnny Byrne's disappointment - The writer envisioned dark, Alien-inspired sets with the Myrka glimpsed briefly in shadows, not brightly-lit corridors showcasing every flaw. He vowed never to work for Doctor Who again Character and Story Analysis: The Doctor's uncharacteristic violence - Jim questions Byrne's characterization showing the Fifth Doctor as naive, foolish, and suddenly engaging in unnecessary hand-to-hand combat Tegan and Turlough's evolving dynamic - The companions finally bond over eye-rolling about the Doctor, though both still don't want to be traveling in the TARDIS. Tegan suffers through another story of being trapped, taken hostage, and reduced to damsel-in-distress after her previous action hero moments The moral dilemma arrives too late - Part 4's ethical debate about genocide feels rushed when it should have been developed earlier. Jim controversially argues the Doctor was wrong to hesitate using the hexachromite gas with billions of lives at stake Base Under Siege formula exhaustion - After 21 years, this well-worn plot structure offers no surprises: the paranoid commander, the likable female officer, the traitors within, the invaders, the giant creature. Viewers who've watched for two decades have seen it all before Design and Direction Problems: Moon Base Alpha aesthetic - The overly-bright, sterile sets fail to convey an underwater atmosphere despite occasional model shots of the Silurian ship Dr. No radiation suits - The guards' helmets appear identical to the 1962 Bond film's radiation gear (the wiki claims they're the actual costumes, though Jim remains skeptical) Laughable battle sequences - No muzzle flashes or laser beams, just actors pointing rifles in extreme slow motion. Quick cuts could have salvaged excitement, but Roberts' clumsy direction makes conflicts feel like rehearsals rather than life-or-death struggles Skirt Gate - The famous blooper where a falling door clearly weighs nothing as Janet Fielding's every tiny movement lifts it Ingrid Pitt's karate vs. the Myrka - The former Hammer horror star (playing Dr. Solow) deliberately aged herself up and performed unconvincing martial arts against the creature in an obvious first-take Reptilian Reunion: First team-up of Silurians and Sea Devils - Despite being "cousins," the two reptilian species look nothing alike, with Sea Devils acting as subservient warriors to Silurian scientists Redesigned Sea Devils - New helmets with Asian-influenced design reminiscent of Buck Rogers' Draconians, with illuminated third eyes solving the mouth-movement problem Jim argues this represents Doctor Who's aging fanbase problem - like 1980s comics, the show wasn't attracting new young viewers, leaving only "cranky old fans" who'd seen every trope before. The hosts debate whether the Doctor's final moment of regret will carry into the next serial, with John insisting it must affect the character going forward. Extended Listener Mail Segment: The episode features six emails discussing The Five Doctors, providing retrospective thoughts on the anniversary special, Tom Baker's absence, Richard Hurndall's performance, and various behind-the-scenes details. Subscribe to The Doctor's Beard Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and all major podcast platforms. Connect with our passionate Whovian community by emailing us at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or joining our active Facebook and BlueSky discussions for exclusive Doctor Who content, character analysis, and fan theories. Check out Jim Beard's latest creative release - a beautiful blank journal book "Snowball Strums a Story" featuring an original sketch from Jim himself, perfect for Whovians and creative writers! 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To mark the 62nd anniversary of Doctor Who I'm joined by Alice Maguire of the TARDIS In Tayside Society to review what is widely thoought to be the worst ever stroy in the shows history. Underworld (1978). Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Directed by Norman Stevens. Starring Tom Baker, Loiuse Jamieson, John Leeson, Alan Lake and James Maxwell

With ever growing pressures on the environment, caring for our land is become urgent. In this interview with Rod, Tom Baker from Landcare gives a sense of the breadth of work that organisation performs. There are a few ways to get involved: Landcareact.org.au the landcare Calendar for activities in your area. Parkcare Hub at parks.act.gov.au to work on a patch with Rangers, assist the Wildlife Team in managing wildlife or volunteering to work with park visitors. Ph 62057384.  Friends of Botanic Gardens 

"Orange Whip, Orange Whip, Orange Whip" - Production 6K: "The Five Doctors" (November 23/25, 1983) - Classic Doctor Who 20th Anniversary Special Review The ultimate Doctor Who celebration arrives! To commemorate two decades of time travel adventures, all five incarnations of the Doctor are mysteriously pulled out of time and transported to the Death Zone on Gallifrey - the ancient forbidden wasteland where Time Lords once staged gladiatorial games. The First Doctor (Richard Hurndall) and granddaughter Susan, the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, the Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Sarah Jane Smith, and the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) with companions Tegan and Turlough must navigate deadly traps, face classic enemies including Daleks, Cybermen, and a Raston Warrior Robot, and ultimately reach the Dark Tower to discover who has orchestrated this temporal kidnapping. Meanwhile, the Fourth Doctor remains trapped in a time eddy. The Master receives a presidential pardon to help, Lord President Borusa harbors dark secrets about immortality, and the fate of all Gallifrey hangs in the balance in this 90-minute anniversary extravaganza. Join podcaster John S. Drew and acclaimed writer/editor Jim Beard as they master time and space with an incredible lineup of special guests! From The Flopcast, the Mayor of Chickentown herself, Felicity Kusinitz returns to claim the Second Doctor. From The OSI Files podcast, artist extraordinaire Jerry Lange champions the Fourth Doctor (despite Tom Baker's controversial absence). And from the late Doctor Who Gives a Bleep podcast and current host of The Bat77 podcast, JB Anderton takes on the First Doctor role. In this comprehensive anniversary special analysis, the hosts discuss: The Tom Baker controversy - Why the Fourth Doctor was reduced to archive footage from the unfinished "Shada" serial, theories about his refusal (too soon after leaving, not wanting to share the spotlight, conflicting theatre commitments with "Educating Rita"), and whether the public knew beforehand Richard Hurndall's remarkable performance - How the replacement First Doctor exceeded expectations and created wonderful chemistry with both Carol Ann Ford's Susan and surprisingly, Tegan Robert Holmes' rejected script - The original "Six Doctors" concept featuring a robot First Doctor and Cybermen becoming "Cyber-Lords" (a concept Chris Chibnall would eventually use) Perfect companion pairings - Sarah Jane with the Third Doctor and the Brigadier with the Second Doctor as happy accidents that became highlights Production challenges - The Eye of Orion footage damage requiring Mark Strickson's emergency recall ("Strickson phone home!"), the abandoned hang glider sequence replaced by the zip line, and Elizabeth Sladen's unfortunate costume choices Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee's minimal aging - Both looking remarkably like their original incarnations despite years away from the role The balance of multiple Doctors - How the script successfully gave each incarnation meaningful moments without anyone overpowering the others American vs. British viewing experiences - PBS broadcasting it two days before the BBC on the actual anniversary during the Chicago convention Jim declares this "a lot of fun" and "almost everything I wanted" - a breath of fresh air with excellent character interactions, though Tom Baker's absence remains the only significant downbeat. The panel agrees that all actors played their roles straight without mugging or winking, creating a sincere celebration rather than a farce. This landmark special aired November 23, 1983 on American PBS stations (particularly WTTW Chicago during the massive "Visions" convention) and November 25, 1983 on BBC1 during Children in Need. Subscribe to The Doctor's Beard Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and all major podcast platforms. Connect with our passionate Whovian community by emailing us at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or joining our active Facebook and BlueSky discussions for exclusive Doctor Who content, character analysis, and fan theories. Check out Jim Beard's latest creative release - a beautiful blank journal book featuring an original sketch from Jim himself, perfect for Whovians and creative writers! 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The War Between the Land and the Sea is premiering Sunday, December 7! While that throws a wrench in our usually stable release plans, we're certain we can all cope through the first three weeks of December. In other news, the Three Who Rule calm the waters on missing episode rumblings, a follow-up on Tubi disintegrating Classic Doctor Who from its listings, Gallifrey One news, more staircase intrigues, and the Pondcast, a new podcast featuring none other than Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill reminiscing about their time on Doctor Who! But the real highlight is a descent into 2009 with the second part of our re-examination of Torchwood: Children of Earth! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Broadcast dates revealed for 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' Special re-edited edition of The Sea Devils heads to BBC iPlayer and BBC Four on 7th December Gallifrey One discussion panels now open for sign-up; Paul McGann no longer attending Matthew Waterhouse added to Gallifrey One guest list Doctor Who Prop Hunt post on the staircase prop Tiny Time Lord Trouble Children in Need sketch Neil Cross, Toby Whithouse Doctor Who scripts added to BBC Writers Room site Coming soon: The Pondcast with Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill Doctor Who legend Tom Baker, 91, dons iconic Fourth Doctor costume as he receives MBE in style Big Finish: Miles Taylor IS The Eleventh Doctor Big Finish: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Lionesses in Winter out now Big Finish: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Ride or Die due Jan 2026 Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The politics of Doctor Who by Liz Myles available for pre-order First look at Doctor Who star Sophie Aldred in Adrian Tchaikovsky's graphic novel Salvation's Child Review: Torchwood: Children of Earth, Day Two Children of Earth scripts on BBC Writer's Room Radio Free Skaro Wednesday Cutaway – The Ballad of Jack and Ianto Radio Free Skaro presents Bridging the Rift

In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Random Who - The Impossible Astronaut & Day Of The Moon Phil and Scott switched on the randomiser which selected The Impossible Astronaut and Day Of The Moon, Matt Smith's opening two part story for season 6 of Doctor Who.  Scott has never seen this before and Phil wished he hadn't.  So will Scott enjoy this and will Phil change his mind? And in the news: The War Between The Land and The Sea gets an UK airdate. The Sea Devils is getting the 90 minute treatment. Tom Baker recieves an MBE. You can currently find us on X, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky and Facebook.  Don't miss an episode by subscribing to our show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, plus many other podcatchers of your choice.   

Matt and Jonathan head to Zeta Minor to review the second serial from Tom Baker's second season as the Doctor - 'Planet of Evil'! Listen to the podcast here: Apple Podcasts - https://t.co/k9KhobQxY9?amp=1 Spotify - https://t.co/rgksAqDmKl?amp=1 Megaphone - https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/rod Review of Death Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thereviewofdeath?fbclid=IwAR3d1em61_nl0E10tkNbND5SCX2tpfLI0vYR7S6fuqe71QY_ayA2vSKWilY ----------------- About The Review of Death - A tongue-in-cheek Doctor Who review podcast produced by Pickaxe and hosted by Matthew Toffolo and Billy Garratt-John, expect all of the latest news and reviews of your favourite, and not-so-favourite, episodes of Doctor Who! ------------------- Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Title Sequence designed by David Burgess - https://linktr.ee/davidburgess Follow The Review of Death on Instagram @ReviewofDeath Subscribe to The Review of Death on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/batmanmarch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Seth examine Part Two of the Tom Baker story Destiny of the Daleks

01. Sunny Lax - Thoth 02. Antonela Giampietro - Rain 03. Max Wexem - Shamanic Pulse 04. Liva K, Marasi - Sahara 05. Chelakhov, Redspace, Tiefstone - Cosmonauts 06. Jadon Fonka - Perfect Crime 07. Final Request - Over Control 08. Guy J - Silver Lake 09. Tiefstone - Juggler 10. Sasha Sound - Empathy 11. Gmj - Higher Self 12. Soulmade - Outworld 13. K Loveski, Cosmonaut - Bailarina 14. Hotlap - Break Out 15. Michael Mayer, Raxon - Brainwave 2.0 16. Luch & Orsay, Ajna - Magik 17. Sebastien Leger - Koi Fish 18. Yan Niklas, J Doppler - Pineal Connection 19. Seyah - Horizon 20. Rich Curtis - Don't Throw That Away, I'll Eat It 21. Weekend Heroes - The Tribe 22. Kamilo Sanclemente, Dj Ruby - Astronauts Nightmares 23. Plecta, Rossie, Agustin Pietrocola - Matala 24. Jokr - Wake Up 25. Hernan Cattaneo, Husa, Zeyada, Brvnov - Love is Coming Back 26. Zac, Tiefstone, Camila (Ar) - To Shape 27. Bjork, Emi Galvan - Army Of Me 28. Rokazer - Nekkar 29. Muza - Continue to Fly 30. Mauro Masi, Brian David - Expand 31. N2N - Tease 32. Kommodo - Desert Roses 33. Amir Farhoodi, Ihsa Kent - Dynamics 34. Nicox - Funky Deep 35. Fm Radio Gods, Plastic Robots - Paraphonic 36. Agustin Bertolotti, Ivan Lozano - Morning Chaos 37. Aova, Rama, Zy Khan - 1974 38. Bluetech - Cosmichaos 39. Nobe - Groove & Move 40. Sunar - Mantra (I Love) 41. Dilby, Sngi - Lift Up 42. Benny Benassi, The Biz, Vidojean, Oliver Loenn, Sunner - Satisfaction 43. Dmitry Molosh, Ric Niels - Scaur 44. Will Dekeizer, Kostya Outta, Alisha - Cornerstone 45. Passenger 10, Daniel Portman - Freedom Is a Choice 46. Benja Molina - Arion 47. Edone, Abuk - Crashing Da House 48. Ootoro - G.L.A.M. 49. Guy J, Soulmade (Ar) - In Oblivion 50. Tom Baker, Quivver - Train To Yakkyn 51. Stan Kolev - Lost Frequencies 52. Paride Saraceni - Simulacrum 53. Dowden - Eternity 54. Ezequiel Arias, Durante - Dream Controller 55. Mcfly - Your Voice 56. Raz Alon - Mon Amour 57. Eran Hersh, Tekkman, Juany Bravo - Coco Loco 58. Nathan Katz, Alej Ch - Subliminal 59. Amhain, Covsky, Juan Ibanez - Salamander 60. M.A.N.D.Y., Booka Shade, Helsloot - Body Language 61. Agustin Pietrocola, Nicholas Van Orton - Nitrogen 62. Anthony Cole - Human 63. Sphynx - Lo Consigo 64. Kolombo - Handz Up 65. Daft Punk, Westend - Around The World 66. Dymos, Shizzo, Jay Fase - Desire 67. Kostya Outta - Equinox 68. Tali Muss, Vasuda Sharma, Matan Caspi - Pag Dhariye

01. Sunny Lax - Thoth 02. Antonela Giampietro - Rain 03. Max Wexem - Shamanic Pulse 04. Liva K, Marasi - Sahara 05. Chelakhov, Redspace, Tiefstone - Cosmonauts 06. Jadon Fonka - Perfect Crime 07. Final Request - Over Control 08. Guy J - Silver Lake 09. Tiefstone - Juggler 10. Sasha Sound - Empathy 11. Gmj - Higher Self 12. Soulmade - Outworld 13. K Loveski, Cosmonaut - Bailarina 14. Hotlap - Break Out 15. Michael Mayer, Raxon - Brainwave 2.0 16. Luch & Orsay, Ajna - Magik 17. Sebastien Leger - Koi Fish 18. Yan Niklas, J Doppler - Pineal Connection 19. Seyah - Horizon 20. Rich Curtis - Don't Throw That Away, I'll Eat It 21. Weekend Heroes - The Tribe 22. Kamilo Sanclemente, Dj Ruby - Astronauts Nightmares 23. Plecta, Rossie, Agustin Pietrocola - Matala 24. Jokr - Wake Up 25. Hernan Cattaneo, Husa, Zeyada, Brvnov - Love is Coming Back 26. Zac, Tiefstone, Camila (Ar) - To Shape 27. Bjork, Emi Galvan - Army Of Me 28. Rokazer - Nekkar 29. Muza - Continue to Fly 30. Mauro Masi, Brian David - Expand 31. N2N - Tease 32. Kommodo - Desert Roses 33. Amir Farhoodi, Ihsa Kent - Dynamics 34. Nicox - Funky Deep 35. Fm Radio Gods, Plastic Robots - Paraphonic 36. Agustin Bertolotti, Ivan Lozano - Morning Chaos 37. Aova, Rama, Zy Khan - 1974 38. Bluetech - Cosmichaos 39. Nobe - Groove & Move 40. Sunar - Mantra (I Love) 41. Dilby, Sngi - Lift Up 42. Benny Benassi, The Biz, Vidojean, Oliver Loenn, Sunner - Satisfaction 43. Dmitry Molosh, Ric Niels - Scaur 44. Will Dekeizer, Kostya Outta, Alisha - Cornerstone 45. Passenger 10, Daniel Portman - Freedom Is a Choice 46. Benja Molina - Arion 47. Edone, Abuk - Crashing Da House 48. Ootoro - G.L.A.M. 49. Guy J, Soulmade (Ar) - In Oblivion 50. Tom Baker, Quivver - Train To Yakkyn 51. Stan Kolev - Lost Frequencies 52. Paride Saraceni - Simulacrum 53. Dowden - Eternity 54. Ezequiel Arias, Durante - Dream Controller 55. Mcfly - Your Voice 56. Raz Alon - Mon Amour 57. Eran Hersh, Tekkman, Juany Bravo - Coco Loco 58. Nathan Katz, Alej Ch - Subliminal 59. Amhain, Covsky, Juan Ibanez - Salamander 60. M.A.N.D.Y., Booka Shade, Helsloot - Body Language 61. Agustin Pietrocola, Nicholas Van Orton - Nitrogen 62. Anthony Cole - Human 63. Sphynx - Lo Consigo 64. Kolombo - Handz Up 65. Daft Punk, Westend - Around The World 66. Dymos, Shizzo, Jay Fase - Desire 67. Kostya Outta - Equinox 68. Tali Muss, Vasuda Sharma, Matan Caspi - Pag Dhariye

Send us a textDylan and Jackson are joined by Richie Morgan to look at Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) 2000, in the penultimate episode of their journey through Doctor Who replacements of the 90's and 00's.

In this episode of The Earth Station Who Podcast, the crew travels back to the Tom Baker era to review the Fourth Doctor classic, “Planet of Evil.” Joining the discussion are special guests Dave Chapman and Rob Levy, as they dive into the story's eerie atmosphere, standout performances, and its place in Doctor Who history. Get ready for a fun and nostalgic journey through one of the darker corners of classic Doctor Who! Time Stamp 0:00:00 Show Opening 0:04:52 The Geek Seat With Rob Levy 0:24:48 The Planet of Evil 1:02:00 Show Close If you would like to leave feedback or comment, feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com EarthStationWho #DoctorWho #PlanetOfEvil #FourthDoctor #TomBaker #ClassicDoctorWho #TimeLord #Gallifrey #TARDIS #Whovian #SciFiPodcast #BritishSciFi #DoctorWhoPodcast #WhoviansUnite Special Guests: Dave Chapman and Rob Levy.

Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson discuss "Image of the Fendahl", the third serial from Doctor Who Season 15 in 1977, featuring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Louise Jameson as Leela, Wanda Ventham as Thea Ransome, and Edward Arthur as Adam Colby! 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!

John and Jim wrap up their year long look at the Tom Baker era with a retrospective shaped with a framing letter from Patreon listener, Jamieson. We discuss Tom's three eras, his companions, and why he is considered one of the greats among the Doctors. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community. Join our Patreon community where your sponsorship earns you early access to new episodes as well as exclusive content. Click on the link here to take you to the Patreon page.

What has happened to our favourite lines? Fisher rewrites a rewrite and then rewrites Tom Baker's rewrite! But with charming prose, glorious backstory and some brilliant new jokes. A piece of sunshine.

It's an soundtastic week for Doctor Who with not only a bumper crop of Big Finish announcement but also BBC audiobook excitement, comic book to audio adaptations, plus some expensive dollies, comic books in digital form and (back to audio) an interview with Michael Stevens, the senior content producer at BBC Audiobooks! It's almost too much aural content to handle! So handle it!  Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Doctor Who Season 13 Collection UK release date: October 20 Tom Baker video from BFI Terror of the Zygons event BBC Three repeating Doctor Who on Saturdays from Sep 27, starting with Matt Smith's run Fifteenth Doctor Sixth Scale Statue Meep 6″ Titan Vinyl preorder Doctor Who: The Vampire Plants & Other Stories: Doctor Who Audio Annual Audio CD – Unabridged due Dec 4 Doctor Who The Mind Trap: 2nd Doctor Audio Original Audio CD by John Peel – Unabridged due Jan 1 Doctor Who: Star Flight: 1st Doctor Audio Original Audio CD by Paul Hayes – Unabridged due Mar 5 Big Finish The Lost Stories: Alixion released Big Finish: Dark Gallifrey: Master! Part Three released Big Finish: Doctor Who: Empty Vessels due December Big Finish The Second Doctor Adventures: The Potential Daleks due Dec 2025 Big Finish Doctor Who: Christmas – It's a Wonderful War and Other Stories coming for Christmas Doctor Who Titan Comics collection coming to Neon Ichiban RTD to receive Outstanding Contribution to Television at the Welshies Oct 5 10 Years of Bad Wolf event at Wolf Studios on October 16, tickets sold out Chris Chibnall: In Conversation Oct 2 in Salisbury ‘Into the Whoniverse' Panel Series at the Comic-Con Museum Oct 18 Interview: Michael Stevens – Senior Content Producer at BBC Audiobooks

Shaun holds all leftists in contempt! PLUS, Shaun asks Tom Baker, former FBI special agent and author of the book The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy, if we should still be skeptical of the FBI and what improvements have been made in the FBI under Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, especially in the investigation of Charlie Kirk's assassination. And Jeff Mordock, White House reporter for The Washington Times, tells Shaun about the increase in transparency in the Trump administration and left's disdain for the MAGA movement taking out MAGA's heir - Charlie Kirk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun asks Tom Baker, former FBI special agent and author of the book The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy, if we should still be skeptical of the FBI and what improvements have been made in the FBI under Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, especially in the investigation of Charlie Kirk's assassination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul starts his Hamster journey in style as he heads straight for one of the most kicked Tom Baker worries to champion. Hoover attachments at the ready!

Nick and Benji present... The Chat: Movies... Good Review Guy: Survivors New Dawn 4... Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: The Last Queen of the Nile... Also Available: First Doctor Unbound.

One of the best-liked MPs in Westminster, Chris Bryant has led an incident-packed life as the title of his new autobiography A Life And A Half  proves. In a frank, astonishing, sometimes dark but also very funny interview he explains how he went from a painful childhood to becoming an Anglican priest to winning a very traditional South Wales seat as an out gay man. From early encounters with Boris Johnson to bizarre stories in Brussels, it's one of the most remarkable interviews we've done. “My mum looked after Shirley Bassey's wigs, which may explain my sexuality,” he tells Seth Thévoz and Marie le Conte.  • Don't forget you can watch full video on Spotify.  Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse which some listeners may find difficult. ESCAPE ROUTES  • Chris saw the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Edinburgh Festival.  • Marie recommends The Door by Magda Szabó. • Seth has been watching old episodes of Doctor Who with Tom Baker, some of which were good... ... and some of which weren't. When you buy books through our affiliate bookshop, you help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here https://nordvpn.com/ohgodwhatnow. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee!  • Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more • Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow for ad-free listening, bonus materials and more.  Written and presented by Seth Thévoz and Marie Le Conte. Audio and video production by Chris Jones and Robin Leeburn. Theme music by Cornershop. Art direction: James Parrett. Produced by Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and Benji present... The Chat: More Doomwatch... Good Review Guy: Rose Tyler Dimension Cannon - Trapped... Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: V UK Occupation... Also Available: Out of Time.

A sentient cactus steals a sacred power source, sparking a clash of faith vs. science. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack 4th Doctor Tom Baker's double role, Jacqueline Hill's surprising return, and a weapon that could wipe out worlds.

A sentient cactus steals a sacred power source, sparking a clash of faith vs. science. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Tom Baker's double role, Jacqueline Hill's surprising return, and a weapon that could wipe out worlds. The post Meglos appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Nev Fountain is an award-winning writer, chiefly known for his work on the BBC sketch show Dead Ringers in both TV and radio incarnations. He has also contributed to many other programs, including Have I Got News for You and Newzoids. He is a principal gag writer for satirical magazine Private Eye and contributes to every issue. He first came to write for Doctor Who when he script-edited the BBC online story "Death Comes to Time" in 2001, and has gone on to write some of Big Finish's most popular audios, including "The Kingmaker" and "Peri and the Piscon Paradox." His books include The Mervyn Stone Mysteries, The Fan Who Knew too Much, and its sequel, Lies and Dolls, which was released in July. Nev talks with me about how he got his start writing radio comedy, the challenges of writing comedy even about very serious events, writing for various forms and media, leaving room to be surprised as you're writing, and more. Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 04:02 Teachers encouraged Nev; family humor shaped his view. 08:21 Comedy influences: The Young Ones, Blackadder, Hitchhiker's Guide. 12:27 Breaking into radio comedy. 16:03 Playwriting taught Nev what makes audiences laugh—live. 20:22 Writing comedy about tragic events; satire offers relief and perspective. 24:23 Dead Ringers' hiatus, revival, and Jon Culshaw's Tom Baker calls. 28:47 Sketches with Ozzy Osbourne, behind-the-scenes stories from TV comedy. 33:46 Nev's serendipitous first Doctor Who project, "Death Comes to Time." 39:23 The process and impact of "Death Comes to Time" explained. 46:31 Challenges and expectations of writing “big” stories in franchises. 52:18 Emphasizing medium-specific storytelling; novels, radio, TV all differ. 58:14 Enjoying creative surprises; writing unfolds beyond outlines or plans. Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in writing, theatre, and Doctor Who.   If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Check out the full show notes--with videos of Nev's work and links to his books—at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. 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're tired of waiting for “someday”—which is NOT a day of the week—to get unstuck and step toward your creative dream, we should talk. Https://fyc.quest/Contact