Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension

Podcast Announcement (hiatus explanation)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:59:18 -0500

Anthony brings an update with the reason for our ongoing hiatus and when you can (probably) expect more episodes of Watchers in the Fourth Dimension again.

Episode 164: Hold Me Closer, Tiny Master (Planet of Fire)

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this penultimate episode of the Davison era, we continue to clear house of the Fifth Doctor’s TARDIS by finally saying goodbye to Turlough (and there was much rejoicing by Julie and Reilly). That’s right dear listeners, we are covering Planet of Fire!

Join us as Reilly gives us his unexpected opinions on the Master’s return for the umpteenth time, Julie and Diana get supremely frustrated with our returning lady director due to her gratuitous shots of Peri, Anthony gives us some insight on how this story impacted his formative years, and everyone expresses joy with the location filming. We also hope that all of our listeners start using P-Dave just so we can keep it alive for Anthony.

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 21 Blu Ray box set available for pre-order from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4aLrt3v)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OrjEm5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EEb6nr)
Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)
Department S (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4kXGxOy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4rI7Kar)
Jason King (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aERTUc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4rLzI5o)
Lawrence of Arabia (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4l51FCD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MNbatx)
Indiana Jones – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4YBbU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQ3BIs)
Mary Poppins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZfGyrV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vBxrxo)
James Bond – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
Willow (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40zYol9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cgVKYR)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4s8IQAA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aMXQgs)
The Very Best of Elton John (Amazon US: | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cqmgiB)

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.

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Episode 163: Don't Yuck Davros' Yum (Resurrection of the Daleks)

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time to once again say “hello!” to everyone’s favourite pepper pots – the Daleks – as they return to their creator Davros, in Resurrection of the Daleks. But do the creatures and their creator have the same agenda? We’re about to find out as we tackle this action-packed and violence-filled adventure!

Join us as we talk about high body counts (no, not that type!), the weakness of the Daleks as they come out of their war, the increasingly shouty nature of Davros (and his choking noises), the Doctor using a handgun, cats in Doctor Who, the British obsession over tea, and how a bunch of current world leaders might actually be destabilizing Dalek sleeper agents. Meanwhile, Julie really wants every British actor ever to have been in Z Cars.

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Love Actually (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VLbV5F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3W87stn)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeS5WY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gqxe9O)
The Best of EastEnders (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lm8miT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3IjteJf)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Chernobyl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gtrOuT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jfw9Uk)
Grand Theft Auto V (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4tJyGbv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4tPgdKo)

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Episode 162: Oi! Plant Boy! (Frontios)

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Warm up your pan flutes and brace yourself for meteorites, listeners. We really hope none of you get sucked into the ground just to be used by our favorite giant pill bugs. That’s right, everyone. We’ve made it to Frontios.

Over the course of the episode, we notice too many references to previous and future Doctor Who stories (talking about you, Moffat), the Watchers note how heavy handed they are in their naming of characters (and none of us care), Reilly comments on who the Gravis reminds him of (and it’s likely not what you think), and Julie actually utters the phrase “I don’t hate Turlough, guys”. We also continue to ask the age-old question: “Reilly, is Davidson the Doctor yet?”

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
The Incredible Mr Limpet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qGrfzQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q02lKq)
Starship Troopers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3StYMf3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UAlhRl)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qGrfzQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q1dwT9)

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Episode 161: A Public Service Announcement About LARPing (The Awakening)

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

We’re off to rural England, where a giant stone head is driving a group of English Civil War LARPers to a new level of intensity, while Tegan gets ready to be sacrificed as the village’s May Queen. That’s right – we’re discussing Season 21’s two-parter, The Awakening!

Join us as we discuss the dangers of LARPing taken to an extreme, the first instance of a very-familiar looking crack in a wall (even though it’s not that one!), pagan sacrifices, whether Will Chandler is nothing more than a 17th Century Adric, and the problem with Andrew Varney (Tegan’s grandfather), and the show’s continued obsession with goo . Finally, Reilly confesses to having Master-related PTSD… we would ask “who hurt you!?” but the answer is clearly “Anthony Ainley!”

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

A Christmas Carol (George C. Scott version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qcFf3W | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3NjSsJH)
Open All Hours (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qM4om1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45C74dN)
Pirates of the Caribbean – Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z5pQuQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DUQzJv)
‘Allo ‘Allo: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B6Feag | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3F30WNy)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
Jurassic Park (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3x3z6hQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rk2JIj)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Iron Maiden – Best of the Beast (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bp938Z | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aJJsr8)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)
Legends of the Hidden Temple (YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ZXJ43ii1Wo)

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Episode 160: The Sea Derps (Warriors of the Deep)

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:02:46 -0500

We kick off Season 21 with a story that has ranked as the 15th worst Doctor Who story of all time in TWO separate Doctor Who Magazine polls – Warriors of the Deep! We all collectively say “there should have been another way!” as we dissect this and try to figure out what went wrong and why.

Join us as we let out a collective sigh at what is easily one of the worst Season openers that we’ve had so far in our odyssey through the show. Naturally, we have to touch on the bad lighting, the extremely questionable decision to allow Ingrid Pitt to use karate against the Myrka, the “cold war make-up” look, fart jokes, and how any sort of nuance has been stripped away from the Silurians and the Sea Devils in this story. Somehow, we still find a few things to compliment this story on. God knows how.

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter - Collison Course (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4pJpAIF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45GqMVJ)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (radio version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aqrRR1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WI44sP)
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo: Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qIioxh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4smf10p)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Rentaghost (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NwbAEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jsngUz)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/39eNnhT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Le1C3Q)
Rugrats: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zSBCWs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fcP3bF)
Red Dwarf: Series 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iRkkWC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VP8yKX)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Fallout 4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/450qgSd | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4sxojXM)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)

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Bonus Episode 44: A Sulk-Off With Worzel (Worzel Gummidge: Pilot + Christmas Special)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As we have all foreseen, Julie has taken over the show again for our 2025 Holiday special and has done her best to find something actually Christmas-y this year. Digging into the depths of the strange children shows of the UK, we came across the wonder that is Worzel Gummidge. We tried to make due by just watching the pilot from series 1 and the Christmas special from series 3, with very mixed results.

Join us as we discuss the likelihood of both Worzel and the Crowman murdering children, Anthony wondering if this could be where Adam Sandler got some inspiration, is this really as unhinged as Julie anticipated it being, and could this whole story be potentially set in a post-apocalyptic world? Julie also wonders if she’ll ever get out of the basement after Anthony’s unenthusiasm of this entire experience.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can get these episodes on physical media from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4aIAt9N) and Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4jc5g0U). The episodes themselves can also be found on YouTube at the following links:

Pilot episode (https://youtu.be/hOHLQUmvSKw)
Christmas special (https://youtu.be/Fu1DCjjacSc)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Carry On – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B4mBRL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg5IgF)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Box of Delights (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bel7Wj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3koLaUv)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44AsWFY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4pFO5XK)
The Cat in the Hat (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4944zlw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/49jYZN3)
The Blood on Satan’s Claw (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L5gTcY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3L9r5kA)
The Pirates of Penzance (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4j2KEb0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4j6kHHz)
Mad Max: 5-film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iYM7PP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q2XCry)
Battlefield Earth (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/497qXdO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3L0coAG)
Lost at Christmas (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VO7LJY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UOxiBJ)

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Episode 159: The Podcast Episode of Rassilon (The Five Doctors)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:18:10 -0500

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)

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Episode 158: We Got the B-Team Here (Season 20 Retrospective)

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Oh boy, it’s that time again... and this time, it is NOT pretty! We look back on the entirety of Season 20 with our usual combination of awards, a recap of our various metrics, and questions from our friends on social media. But how effective was this anniversary season? If you’ve been listening as we go along, you already know the answer to that extremely loaded question!

Join us as we unleash a torrent of Turlough-hate, Julie gets disinvited from Anthony’s future wedding, we discuss how the aristocracy was once again the real villain all along, whether this season lived up to the hype of being the 20th anniversary season, and we continue to debate the effectiveness of the Ainley Master. Most importantly, which character does Reilly compare to a grilled cheese sandwich?

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*:

Legend (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cWTxyf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eiwO0R)
Hoosiers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4ix33wy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XpXDK8)
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DfBEKR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35e47UV)

*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.

Episode 157: This is No Tangerine Dream (The King's Demons)

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Is everyone ready for another musical number?!?! That’s right, Julie brings out her songwriting skills and rusty vocal chords in order to cover the final story for Season 20, The King’s Demons. We are so sorry for everyone who chose to rewatch these two episodes, but hopefully we give you a better time.

Join us as Anthony, Reilly, AND Diana all have a marvelous time in overpronouncing their vowels, Julie continues to bemoan the fact that the BBC was even more cheap than usual, we all argue about the importance of the Magna Carta, and how we all wished that this was all the Meddling Monk instead of the Master. Oh, and Diana is able to point out why Iron Maidens are maidens (hint hint: there are at least TWO reasons).

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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*:

Chernobyl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gtrOuT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jfw9Uk)
Only Fools and Horses: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WfRm3C | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cVfxtF)
Extro (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4nZjSRX)
The Best of EastEnders (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lm8miT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3IjteJf)
Lovejoy: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3p7zhF3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vneMp2)
Bergerac: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Imtjf3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44qT6vb)
Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Labyrinth (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nmTHHx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3b4eutD)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (film) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iGTc77 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PatMRI)
A Knight’s Tale (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WWQ1P2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4nUz96s)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4P30y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5ong6)
Legend (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cWTxyf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eiwO0R)
Blackadder - The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
Disney’s Robin Hood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4pa9mYS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qW0yrv)
Only Fools and Doctors (YouTube: https://youtu.be/bZJV4WVjWbE)

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Bonus Episode 43: That is Why You Stay With the Tour (The Savages Animation)

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:55:43 -0500

It’s time for one of our many bonus episodes this season! We are joined by our good friend and official/unofficial fifth Watcher in the Fourth Dimension, Alan Siler, as we watch the not-so-recently animated story in Doctor Who, The Savages.

Join us as we spend way too much time discussing how we watched this and what other things we listened to prepare for this episode, commenting on the fact that we don’t, in fact, hate Dodo as much as we all remember, Julie and Reilly waxing poetic about what a wonderful score we got to listen to, and finally, our love of smashing things just like they did in The Who. The only problem is that most of us don’t feel like heading back into the Davison era after this adventure.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can get this on physical media from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4j2JRXA) and Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3L1jSDl)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)

Lost in Space: The Complete Classic Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3m44ffy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yQVHfQ)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Jurassic Park (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3x3z6hQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rk2JIj)
The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nfEjMU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jwU4hv)

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Episode 156: Captain Wrack's Rack (Enlightenment)

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Black Guardian Trilogy comes to an end in Enlightenment with a space race on Edwardian-inspired ships, where a dominatrix threatens Turlough, a creepy Eternal hits on Tegan, and the Black and White Guardians end as they started this three-story run: disappointingly. Still, it gives Anthony an opportunity to utter: “step on me, Mommy!” Just wow.

Unsurprisingly, we discuss the sartorial choices of the two Guardians (and which ones Reilly and Anthony will respectively cosplay), how “Officer Creepy” made Julie want to take a shower, the joys of sailing ships in space, the correct pronunciation of “buoy,” Captain Wrack’s rack (obviously), and how Nietzsche fits into all this… and speaking of philosophy, we have a rousing debate on the ethics of throwing an Eternal into the cold vacuum of space…

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Mystery Science Theater 3000 – The Essentials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NqZRTi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DbPUo5)
Max Headroom: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Lhicpm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4nvIYHC)
Eternals (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47hEUGi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qDKgTI)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Treasure Planet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JBltz8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LmZEnn)
The Dark Knight Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4oioiUR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48QSy4q)
Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47SQvw9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VrVVa8)
Rosemary’s Baby (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E6Rmaq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vC2SHV)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
The Bible (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4awKvII | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwnYOE)
The Wind from the Sun (includes Sunjammer), by Arthur C. Clarke (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qBZtVn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhjbWA)
Beyond Good and Evil, by Friedrich Nietzsche (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qD9MbK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/43tRQ9V)
The Lonely Island ft. T-Pain – I’m On a Boat (YouTube: https://youtu.be/avaSdC0QOUM)
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (YouTube: https://youtu.be/fJ9rUzIMcZQ)

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Bonus Episode 42: Zombie Bites Are Rarely Consensual (The Gorgon + The Blood on Satan's Claw)

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:26:00 -0500

Welcome, once again, to our annual house of horror special!! This year, we kickoff with, yet again, another Hammer Film. This time, we’re covering The Gorgon, featuring Peter Cushing and the wonderful treasure that is Patrick Troughton. We then move onto The Blood on Satan’s Claw, featuring the lovely Wendy Padbury and a somewhat subdued Anthony Ainley.

Join us as we discuss Diana’s inability to recognize actors when they either sport crazy mustaches or wear spectacularly poor wigs, Julie’s inability to recognize famous rock stars, Anthony’s best one-word review of “Meh”, and Reilly’s new job of pre-screening films for our specials for obvious reasons. Additionally, please let us know if we need yet another running metric for “the Diana uncomfortable count”.

If you would like to watch along with us, The Gorgon is available to stream on Plex (https://bit.ly/48IBlKt) and on physical media from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/430bw4N) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4qti8Ti). The Blood on Satan’s Claw is available to stream on Amazon in the US (https://bit.ly/3L89r0y) and BFI Player in the UK (https://bit.ly/4nqUpRd), and is available on physical media from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3L5gTcY) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3L9r5kA).

Intro and Outro Music Credit: What If John Carpenter Did a Doctor Who Theme?, by George C. Music (YouTube: https://youtu.be/CPzulODLeD8)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Vampire Lovers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TCP8aN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Wg6tIC)
The Fly (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sXqJ1T | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xn9jPp)
The Omen (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EbmBBl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pxryjF)
Warm Bodies (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3X1g5bv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4huQ2D5)
My Cousin Vinny (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WWwdLs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/43wdkmb)
Outlander: Seasons 1-5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lYgGJB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lWL077)
Evil Dead (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WX9NK0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3JrWj5Q)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4P30y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5ong6)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lighning Thief, by Rick Riordan (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qxnWLK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4ngz10F)
History of Horror Documentary: (YouTube: https://youtu.be/v4OQ7LVIWBU)
Kaos (Netflix: https://www.netflix.com)

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Episode 155: I'll Take the Disease, Please (Terminus)

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us this episode as we ask the big question: How does the Big Bang happen because of something that happens after the Big Bang? See if we ever find out as we discuss the second story of the Black Guardian trilogy, Terminus.

It should come as no surprise that this story garnered some strong feelings from our crew. Did Anthony really want to rewrite almost all interactions and plot regarding the Doctor and his companions? Absolutely. And did Reilly have lots of thoughts regarding redheads in this story? Seems so. But nothing beats Diana and Julie’s horror in the treatment of Hansen’s disease. Honestly, we really did not need a leper spaceship. Oh, and Reilly might have annoyed Anthony in his sleeping through his behind-the-scenes section.

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hPClB0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39hGzwz)
Barbarella (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4nabKxq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qiZz4g)
Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JX2A4F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35wGdnA)
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n7Fn5I | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pk4iFM)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3yWEhzi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3HoBlyr)
Don Quixote, by Cervantes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vKVfPl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B8wxcI)

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Episode 154: 2 Brigs, 1 Ship (Mawdryn Undead)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:50:38 -0500

We kick off the Black Guardian trilogy with a new companion joining the TARDIS, the return of the Brigadier, and the return of the Black Guardian (on whose head they’ve inexplicably put a dead bird!), as we discuss Mawdryn Undead (or, to translate it from the Welsh “Dead Man Undead”!)

Join us as we make immediate judgements on Turlough, discuss how the story plays with time in a way that pre-dates Moffat by 20-odd years, question the Black Guardian’s sartorial choices, ponder why the Brigadier remembers Harry Sullivan but not Liz, Jo, or Sarah Jane, while Julie asks “why is the moustache gone?”. And don’t miss Anthony teaching the crew about corporal punishment in British schools!

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Indiana Jones – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4YBbU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQ3BIs)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/471qxEE | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3KSuqUW)
Interview with the Vampire (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lY4g4p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G0RPg6)
Hellboy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3KLoZap | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q6mdN0)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Blackadder - The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
A Bit of Fry and Laurie: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rfLXgq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PoLhxq)
101 Dalmatians (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/42COSiT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4nPemSJ)
The Muppet Show: Seasons 1-3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FHjjrk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/38u22Wj)
Friends (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4q9wVm2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48oQY9G)
Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hPClB0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39hGzwz)
David Lynch’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c)
Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The Birds (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3KK3jvr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4h5D3rk)
Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School, by Frank Richards (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jg4BNX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YUmhYd)
Aerosmith: Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WFvwG8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4h5CQo2)

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Episode 153: Gettin' Stoned on that Snake Venom! (Snakedance)

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It’s Kinda 2: Electric Boogaloo – or as it’s better known to most people… Snakedance! Beyond the return of the Mara, we get the return of good ol’ themes of colonialism, complete with a spoiled brat heir, a difficult and ignorant historian, and a snake-oil salesman who gets his comeuppance (ironically, at the hands of snake-being!)!

Join us as we discuss what the Mara are (and how RTD has corrupted that idea), to what extent Lon was actually possessed by the Mara, how Elisabeth Sladen’s husband (Brian Miller) bears a striking resemblance to Jared Harris, how J.K. Rowling may have taken some inspiration from this story, and the absolute simplicity of the plot. Additionally, Anthony challenges Reilly to cosplay as Lon.

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

God’s Wonderful Railway (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3W5knhz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4mwBqUP)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Midsomer Murders Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47TPjsq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3KaQCtg)
Men Behaving Badly: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4mteVAa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3KavW4x)
Doc Martin: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4nIalip | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4gEytjO)
Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47SQvw9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VrVVa8)
Ghostbusters (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3J9Ad2T | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Kynmr8)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z8yU28 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z5Nffp)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47Yl5ER | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VoPUuT)
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dXHbGC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dTcS3R)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)
Storm Thorgorson’s artwork (http://bit.ly/4gy8biZ)

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Episode 152: Not Angry, Just Very Disappointed (Arc of Infinity)

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We're kicking-off Season 20 with Arc of Infinity! This story features Time Lords doing what Time Lords do best, the return of Omega and introduction of his mutant turkey/pterodactyl thing, and some traipsing around Amsterdam. It sounds like it should be quite good. But will the Watchers think that it’s the sort of bang that the season should start with – one that caused by anti-matter and matter colliding?

Join us as we discuss our total disdain for the planet Gallifrey and Time Lord society, our love of Action Hero Nyssa, the brain slugs from Futurama, how the Castellan and Commander Maxil seem to be aware of the narrative structure of a Doctor Who story, and how President Borusa is apparently very susceptible to phishing. We also delve into the question of “what is the Matrix?” – because the last time we saw it, it certainly wasn’t… whatever the heck we see in this story.

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Tripods (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40Omomf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4ft5w8z)
Tenko (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44vCOzm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wtYY8D)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Juliet Bravo: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GOLfyc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iZgvb9)
The West Wing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46mlIGI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/465XhMC)
Batman and Robin (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3I85GHj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4nhPwu3)
Batman Forever (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4n6Iok2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4miqied)
Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
The Great North (USA – Hulu: http://www.hulu.com | UK – Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.co.uk)
Dark Souls (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/45OlkRo | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3K2p60K)
Metroid Prime Remastered (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4ndcWAE | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46msgVW)
Neo Pets (https://www.neopets.com)

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Episode 151: Unnecessarily Gross (Season 19 Retrospective)

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We have finally made our way through the entirety of Season 19, the first run of Peter Davison as the Doctor. You all know what that means!!! It’s time for our customary season retrospective, in which we look back at the entire season, using a blend of awards, metrics, and questions from our friends on social media to make our thoughts known… And man, do we make our thoughts known this time around. As always, this was a lot of fun for us to do so we hope that you enjoy listening to this as much as we did making it.

Join us as we discuss whether or not Reilly owes our listeners drink when they purposefully try to gross out Diana by using her “favourite” Doctor Who phrase (don’t worry, we won’t spell it out here), who actually votes for Adric’s death as being the best moment of the season, who should sport a carrot on their lapel (Troughton or Baker), and how we all want a TARDIS crew who just LIKE each other. And of course, please let us know if pairing up the Dickie (awarded to Bidmead) with the Cumming just made sense this season, or no.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the entirety of the 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 on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RA2Bkl) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/43GFZGe)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Monsters, Inc (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HzpdAh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4mVLtTO)
Final Fantasy I-VI Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HPRank | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/41VuN6K)
Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jNdDPD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jS9WZe)
Graham Norton - David Tennant Aubergine (https://youtu.be/UztioBpKlRk)

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Bonus Episode 41: Old School Propaganda (Spare Parts)

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, bear with us as we meander our way through our discussion of Spare Parts. Who knew we needed to discuss fake commercials and who may secretly be Hitler while commenting on such a good Big Finish story.

Join us as we discuss our understanding of jaded scientists drinking wine to get through the day and our annoyance of a whiny teenage boy who was so susceptible to propaganda, wishing to become a cyberman. Diana and Julie both bemoan the fact that there is no closed captioning, making it impossible to understand some of the cybermen’s voices while Anthony and Reilly enjoy the darkness of the story. Additionally, we have a disagreement between a reverse fanwank and a personal fanwank and the merits of them both.

If you would like to listen along with us, you can find this story available through BigFinish.com (http://bit.ly/4mGSgk7)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Invasion of the Bodysnatchers (1950s version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AOmslf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/30FBMnR)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1970s version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HxgH4L | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/47hJBAv)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Polar Express (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/45SjONR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RByZQ)
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DfBEKR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35e47UV)
Robocop (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JgAK84 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4oznw6F)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Secret Hitler (game) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46ZxuaX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4lqpGm5)

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Episode 150: An Excessive Dose of Mucinex (Time-Flight)

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Don’t you just love an insane scheme by the Master? Especially when it involves disguising himself as a horrendous racial stereotype when he has no reason to be in disguise at all? Oh, and we have some wonderful product placement for Heathrow Airport and Concorde. And this story is *somehow* the Season 19 finale. That’s right -we’re talking about Time-Flight!

Join us as we discuss the brown-ness of the 1980s, whether the episode takes place in the Jurassic or Pleistocene era (it’s the former – Reilly’s right, Anthony’s wrong), why the Master feels the need to disguise himself, the TARDIS repair hour, and the rather questionable behaviour and motives of the Professor. Anthony finds a way to sneak in some Tinie Tempah lyrics without a single other member of the cast noticing. Typical.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UH4sFG) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/45IrXTS)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

What We Do in the Shadows – Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IJaE7N | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhR8AV)
On the Buses: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4mwdam3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/40Yg22R)
Juliet Bravo: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GOLfyc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iZgvb9)
The Best of EastEnders (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lm8miT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3IjteJf)
The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z2QG6G | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0nSJk)
Stephen King’s The Langoliers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3H21rwD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4leGPPt)
The Box of Delights (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bel7Wj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3koLaUv)
Ray Harryhausen: The Ultimate 7 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E0Fgj8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Gfn0Ep)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
The Arabian Nights (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HmaF6V | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45BJ2Qx)
Tinie Tempah – Pass Out (YouTube: https://youtu.be/QzvGKas5RsU)
DJ Khaled – I’m the One (YouTube: https://youtu.be/weeI1G46q0o)
The Chairs of British Telefantasy (https://bit.ly/4lUNlvZ)

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Episode 149: Jur-Adric Park (Earthshock)

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In potentially the biggest story of the Season (somehow even bigger than the Fifth Doctor’s debut in Castrovalva), we have Cybermen! Androids! Gritty troopers and gritty freighter crew! Oh, and we say goodbye to a much loved (lol) companion in what is quite possibly the most dramatic way since… well… the 1960s? Yup, it’s Earthshock!

Join us as we discuss how the designers on Starship Troopers must’ve been huge Doctor Who fans, how the Cybermen seem to have recruited Daft Punk to do their dirty work, their completely bonkers plan, how Captain Briggs is surprisingly enjoyable (even if she was played as if she were your drunken Aunt), and, of course, we have to talk about THE ending of the story. Poor Diana has to say goodbye to Adric – and she may have even shed a tear or two…

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UH4sFG) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/45IrXTS)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Millennium (Season 2) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3INF9ip | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/451Vyay)
Juliet Bravo: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GOLfyc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iZgvb9)
Softly Softly Task Force: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3qqmnkL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Bsgqu4)
The Two Ronnies: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rMeJCw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xN8txY)
The Best of EastEnders (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lm8miT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3IjteJf)
Pride and Prejudice (1995 version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47DlQAH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XSccHi)
The Bourne Supremacy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TTqip8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4f7SmP7)
United 93 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40Dw6a5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4o2uYqB)
Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
Starship Troopers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3StYMf3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UAlhRl)
Parks and Recreation: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oJVkS0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BqSJzI)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Daft Punk – Homework (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aTfD7e | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aR2Jqe)
Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca (YouTube: https://youtu.be/p47fEXGabaY)
Coronation Street (Martha Longhurst death) (YouTube: https://youtu.be/xL-wgNZH5cE)

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Episode 148: Measuring Things in "Adrics" (Black Orchid)

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we dial in our love for Agatha Christie and Charlotte Brontë, as we discuss Black Orchid. How they were able to pack so much character intertaction AND a self-indulgent cricked match into only two episodes, we will never know.

Join us as we discuss the introduction of our new favourite hero (or villain) in Gurgle Man, Sarah Sutton finally being able to show off her acting chops, the Watchers’ new unit of measure: units of Adrics, and Anthony absolutely having a childhood moment with time spent around trains. Yes, in another life, he must have been a train engineer.

We are so happy that we finally have a happy little TARDIS crew, despite the darker direction of the show. We wonder how long it’ll last…

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UH4sFG) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/45IrXTS)

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Rollerball (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lPPiJG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44HPAeD)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
The Pink Panther (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3018fEY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSvPkh)
Tenko (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44vCOzm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wtYY8D)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bvp4Fy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lofajC)
Bergerac: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Imtjf3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44qT6vb)
The Best of EastEnders (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lm8miT| Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3IjteJf)
Hotel Babylon: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44KDuBO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/40awdd2)
Downton Abbey Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PJgpZX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45Z0nAH)
Victoria: Complete Seasons 1, 2, and 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lpaNRP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4kz1mOo)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (TV version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4nZ6EpA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4kz1mOo)
The World’s Favourite Agatha Christie Box Set (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4eM1vgk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4f58b9D)
Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ImB2cX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3TE9Tom)

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Episode 147: Emotionally Unavailable TARDIS Crew (The Visitation)

Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

After the last episode where we all let out many exasperated sighs, the Watchers now let out a great sigh of relief as we discuss The Visitation!! We have finally gotten the companion interaction we deserve, even with Adric remaining a complete waste of carbon.

Join us as we discuss our return back to basics: a simple, grounded story, check. An alien race set to take over Earth, check. And an android, though we’ve never had one so bedazzled before, check. We also get one of the best supporting characters to grace the small screen in a long time, our man Richard Mace!

Also, dear listeners, please send us your t-shirt designs so that we too can live in flesh time and I want to talk about chairs paraphernalia.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UH4sFG) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/45IrXTS)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Laverne & Shirley: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44TpNSD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FatXv4)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (TV version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Gargoyles: The Complete First Season (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Z2oPQl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45wjdl8)
Juliet Bravo: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GOLfyc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iZgvb9)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Onedin Line: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Hpxxlt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4mmSspo)
Softly Softly Task Force: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3qqmnkL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Bsgqu4)
Ghost Watch (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4k7EohZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4kALBqN)
The Box of Delights (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bel7Wj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3koLaUv)
Highlander (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/43fs4oJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4m5Xoih)
Deadpool (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3qcmHEX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kdHapb)
The Thing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pe2VZ3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G188JE)
What We Do in the Shadows – Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IJaE7N | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhR8AV)
The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dzWjeL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4mmSspo)
BloodBorne (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dR0K5j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3H9mDjS)
Five Year Rapid (Podcast: https://fiveyearsrapid.libsyn.com/)
Doctor Who: Unbound (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3Ho4EpL)

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Episode 146: New Wave Fever Dream (Kinda)

Sun, 11 May 2025 11:51:51 -0500

SILENCE!! while we dive into yet another story touching on our dislike for colonialism, but engaging us, however briefly, in our appreciation for fever dreams. That’s right, dear listeners, we’re discussing Kinda this week and hopefully you all have remembered that sleeping near windchimes by yourself can have dire consequences, such as snake tattoos and lipstick teeth.

Join us as we discuss Tegan’s initial relaxed demeanor (including her hair) before all the companions disappear from the plot, create new headcanon for why Hindle becomes completely unhinged, spend way too much time discussing what’s in the box, and ultimately why rubber snakes can just be fun! This podcast episode will either have you pondering the ideas of the id and the ego or wondering when we’ll just give in to looking into the box.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UH4sFG) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/45IrXTS)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
Kolchak: The Night Stalker: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WUfKvs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3h5CZdp)
Sanders of the River (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EWviFD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dgwh03)
Juliet Bravo: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GOLfyc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iZgvb9)
Sink or Swim: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bNlrOl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwmdR4)
Death Drums Along the River (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/42UD4ZK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/435beZz)
Terry Nation’s Survivors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ih2Vm1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xYgMUQ)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeS5WY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gqxe9O)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Jumanji (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oF70Dk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3f94W3k)
Hellraiser: Tetralogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4kkpHIl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jN16Mb)
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Complete Series 1-15 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bRMqbB)
David Lynch’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c)
Highlander (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/43fs4oJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4m5Xoih)
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: the Movie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GPM6ic | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iQYHyJ)
Blackadder - The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Apocalypse Now (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3YEvjEK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/452CkmM)
The Partridge Family (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jS9rOQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4mg2cSw)
Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)
The Word for World is Forest, by Ursula K. Le Guin (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4keSz4D | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4khsnpX)
Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jNdDPD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jS9WZe)
Psychology of the Unconscious, by Carl Jung (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3YFuM5y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4mczWjk)
Visage’s Fade to Grey (YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMPC8QJF6sI)

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Episode 145: exasperated sigh (Four to Doomsday)

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, we tackle a story that has been in the bottom quartile in both DWM’s Mighty 200 and 50th Anniversary polls – it’s Four to Doomsday! But, what will the Watchers think? This one goes probably as well as you’d expect…

Join us as we discuss how this story is built like a Hartnell story, Adric turning into an incel, what the guts of the androids are made from, how Monarch is the most affable fascist dictator ever (even being reminiscent of Stephen Fry!), and Julie shows her ignorance of Greek city states (for shame!). Additionally, Diana confesses her immense disgust of the term “flesh time!”

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UH4sFG) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/45IrXTS)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jN0G87 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jmjRG9)
The Best of SNL’s Stefon (YouTube: https://youtu.be/A94ktjmgZvM)
The Complete All Creatures Great and Small, by James Heriot (book) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44bzGL5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EDCl5T)

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Episode 144: ...is the Master a Brat? (Castrovalva)

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, we finally get ourselves started on the Fifth Doctor era as the Master returns (again) to taunt our new Doctor in Castrovalva… heh heh heh…

Join us as we discuss just how young Peter Davison was when this was made, whether or not Adric was a little TOO excited at being tied up in the Master’s web (or if it’s just the harness), Tegan’s need for “enormous thrust,” Bidmead’s myriad weaknesses, and how the Master THINKS that he’s a dom, but is clearly just a brat and all he wants is kisses (because he DESERVES them!)… this might be our most unhinged episode yet, to be honest.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UH4sFG) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/45IrXTS)

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The Love Boat – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EXmifW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tdIobl)
The Stone Tape (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4j7oC6t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/42ymOfF)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
Sink or Swim: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bNlrOl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwmdR4)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FM9XtN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32zijGQ)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Chernobyl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gtrOuT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jfw9Uk)
High Rise (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4j3kLXR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4ctN2nS)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (TV version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nfEjMU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jwU4hv)
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4j4EhTM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jmQ5ke)

Episode 143: Brendan is the WORST! (K9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend)

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, we discuss Doctor Who’s very first attempt at a spin-off with the rather questionable K9 and Company: A Girl’s Best Friend! It was certainly a wild ride watching this one, with plenty of witches and honking along the way…

Join us as we discuss THAT theme tune, whether K9 and Sarah Jane are actually a good pairing, whether K9 is put to good use, Brendan being put in a dress, how Simon Pegg clearly saw this story at some point, and why there are apparently so many covens of witches in rural England! We also take some strange influence from Sex and the City on how this story could actually be done well.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the this oddity 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 on the Doctor Who Season 18 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Complete Series 1-15 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bRMqbB)
The Avengers – Complete Collection (TV show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
Sink or Swim: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bNlrOl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwmdR4)
Tenko (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44vCOzm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wtYY8D)
Hart to Hart: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iRGmCh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iMpoVO)
Knight Rider: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4hvLYkr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iRSC5P)
Hot Fuzz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Uj9pZM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hHvhXw)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
The Wicker Man (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iR7Fg6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4j7uPir)
Sex and the City: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iKZgKX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iy9b76)
The A Team: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iM3cPy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lY7ipI)
Cheers: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iPcJBC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iFuAuC)
The X Files: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oR88FY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BqRkZY)
Nancy Drew Diaries: 90th Anniversary Edition, by Carolyn Keene (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/49dEH6a | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B97wUW)

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Episode 142: Where Are the Women, PHIL!? (Tom Baker Era Retrospective)

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As we’ve finally made it to the end of the Tom Baker era (a feat that has taken us close to two-and-a-half years!), we are once again joined by the 5th Watcher, R. Alan Siler, who guides us through our era-spanning retrospective for the longest-running (and arguably most popular) Doctor of all time!

Join us as we discuss the best stories to sum up each Producer during the era, whether RTD and Moffatt are right about non-contemporary/non-human companions (they’re not), whether Tom stayed too long, whether we’d want an eighth season with Tom, and how Diana didn’t read through her contract before joining the show. Of course, we take a look back at the highlights of some of our stats, before Alan guides us through a game of “Would You Rather…?”

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (TV version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)

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Episode 141: The Master Wants Kisses (Season 18 Retrospective)

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Another season in the can! Season 18 done and dusted, and you know what that means… it’s time for our customary season retrospective, in which we take a look back at the entirety of the season with our blend of awards, metrics, and questions from our friends on social media. These are always a lot of fun for us to do, and we really hope that you enjoy listening to this as much as we did recording it!

Join us as we discuss how one of the new companions gets the best entrance ever through involuntary manslaughter, Romana’s best (and worst) costumes, the Adric haters’ club, Tegan’s absolutely magnificent way of bursting onto the scene in Logopolis, the general incompetence of our heroes in killing vampires, and how this season creates one absolutely epic piece of fanwank. Of course, we also decide who gets the Dougie and who gets the Dickie, which is never a dull moment!

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the entirety of this 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 find the entirety of Season 18 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (TV version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (film) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iGTc77 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PatMRI)
Thunderbirds: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tvGdKL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3et5aSt)
Red Dwarf: Series 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iRkkWC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VP8yKX)
BBC Chronicles of Narnia – Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/437PkGX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3D53fmw)
Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)
Count Dracula (1977 BBC adaptation) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47QtjuY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vT43H8)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3H1JDhn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aygoAt)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
Vangelis’ Blade Runner score (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4hLHWW0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/438diS7)
The Mandalorian (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Hitchhiker’s Guide online game (bbc.co.uk: https://bit.ly/3CTQN98)
Knightmare – Series 1, Episode 1 (YouTube: https://youtu.be/eU5pdZOA9vc)

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Episode 140: Let Me Speak With Your Manager (Logopolis)

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It’s the end, but the moment has been prepared for… (were we ever going to start out this blurb with anything else!?) We finally reach the end of Tom Baker’s seven year tenure on the show with the Master embarking on a bonkers scheme that threatens the entire universe. But one question remains – is Logopolis actually any good!?

Join us as we discuss dressing for job that you want, why Tegan is magnificently annoying in the best way possible, how this story plays into the history of the podcast, the stupidity of some of the Doctor’s plans, how Logopolitan society is based on Kabbalah, how camp the new Master is, and how Adric actually does math. Oh, and Anthony pokes plot holes in the plan to save the universe…

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 18 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Galaxy Quest (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3plEDMM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B3afci)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Avengers: Infinity War (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aV91Fj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z0eIz4)
Captain America: The First Avenger (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4gDDW8G | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hts1LY)
The Smurfs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aUGEpi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/40OILX2)
New Super Mario Brothers U. Deluxe (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EvN7L2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jJ9oVX)

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Episode 139: Bowie: Keeper of Earth (The Keeper of Traken)

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Back in N-Space, we find ourselves in the very odd (but apparently extremely harmonious) society of Traken, ruled over by an apparently all-powerful Keeper in The Keeper of Traken! All is not as it seems, as an old, kinda crispy enemy lurks in the background, ready to steal all of our bodies in his quest to keep living…

Join us as we discuss the clear influences of Shakespeare, how the Trakenites were able to procure weapons so quickly, the rampant use of ring tropes, how Adric calls the Doctor out on his nonsense, the issues with Trakenite architecture not being load-bearing, and the interesting story parallels between The Keeper of Traken and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 18 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DS2Uhx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aNiAGr)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
The Pallisers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AQEL96 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vkwF7K)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (ballet version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jugiOG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aFcWo4)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Captain Planet: The Complete Franchise (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aucJUx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/40Lhnds)
Avengers: Infinity War (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aV91Fj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z0eIz4)
Dr Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4hdc5xo | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PO29hN)
Return of the Living Dead (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CrxSlJ | Amazon UK:)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
The Three Stooges: The Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Mbal7v | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm1AHv)
Marillion: The Best of Both Worlds (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PQwufq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3CBejau)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)
The Bible (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4awKvII | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwnYOE)
The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jsKgCD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/42o8bwZ)
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dXHbGC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dTcS3R)
Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights (YouTube: https://youtu.be/-1pMMIe4hb4)
Kelis – Milkshake (YouTube: https://youtu.be/pGL2rytTraA)
Millenialism (Wikipedia: https://bit.ly/4jtFCEp)

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Episode 138: The Printer and the BabyBjörn (Warriors' Gate)

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time to BRING THE WEIRD as we wrap up the E-Space trilogy with a white void, slavers, lion-man slaves (who used to be slavers), magic mirrors, and more questions than answers. Oh, and Adric spends most of the time flipping coins. It can only be Warriors’ Gate!

Join us as we discuss how the Tharils look at time (or how they think they’re better than everyone else), how K9 continues to be done dirty (even up to her last story), the return of the bad boss trope, whether Romana was put in danger of predatory behaviour, the true moral lesson of the story, and how Reilly wants to consign Adric to the same fate as Katarina. To nobody’s surprise, Anthony expresses how he would follow a cult led by Romana.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 18 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

La Belle et la Bête (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40v4eFw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4j5fvUh)
Orphée (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3C4556x | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4fO94C0)
Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
David Lynch’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c)
The Beauty and the Beast: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/42ebgzx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4j4H0x0)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
What We Do in the Shadows – Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IJaE7N | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhR8AV)
Thundercats: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IGnVzo | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yBLmp2)
The Demolished Man, by Alfred Bester (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jcsAuH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQF6A5)
Gateway, by Frederik Pohl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3C0HZ0F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4gMDeH9)
In His Image: Cloning of a Man, by David M. Rorvik (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVGMrw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jdIAgg)
The Dragon of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence, by Carl Sagan (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/426BHY1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jdSjD9)
Dune, by Frank Herbert (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Rp4DU3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48pgA37)
The Phantom of the Opera, by Gaston Leroux (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46a4aeH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/454Ayhm)
Ken Laszlo – Greatest Hits and Remixes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4jdIoh2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4gOx1KV)
Gangnam Style (YouTube: https://youtu.be/9bZkp7q19f0)
Doom (video game) (Wikipedia: https://bit.ly/4fO9bxq)
Teddy Ruxpin (Wikipedia: https://bit.ly/4fVC0Iv)
I Ching (Wikipedia: https://bit.ly/4fTd846)

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Episode 137: Give Me an Ankle, at Least! (State of Decay)

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s Doctor Who-does-Vampires as we encounter everyone’s favourite bloodsuckers in E-Space (well, everyone except Diana, who apparently thoroughly dislikes vampires!) Throw in some absolutely unnecessary Time Lord lore, and we have State of Decay.

Join us as we discuss whether this would feel more natural with Dudley Simpson’s organic music over the synth, the merits and issues of Adric, whether Wil Wheaton and Matthew Waterhouse have ever met, how an old script can somehow feel like a rush-job, the amazing beards in this story, and whether or not Time Lords have a race memory of the vampires. Of course, we try to figure out what the Wasting is – beyond being the Wasting.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 18 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Count Dracula (1977 BBC adaptation) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47QtjuY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vT43H8)
The Vampire Lovers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TCP8aN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Wg6tIC)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DS2Uhx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aNiAGr)
The Neverending Story (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hwLxgX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hzHyA8)
Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)
What We Do in the Shadows – Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IJaE7N | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhR8AV)
Mean Girls (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Oduhrf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PdBTeI)
Lifeforce (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kBY1Tk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36PueOV)
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XmJNg0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pjzbdD)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FM9XtN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32zijGQ)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3H1JDhn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aygoAt)
The Little Mermaid (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4hcQnJx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4iS3YHJ)
Scooby Doo & Scrappy Doo: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4gemybi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/49zKBPn)
Scooby Doo (live action) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4gAdmxW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/49W90i9)
Dracula, by Bram Stoker (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MkFHeH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3s7xZhb)
Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4efkNsR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4efthjL)
Carmilla, by Sheridan Le Fanu (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VOpO3W | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eUCWxi)
Wicked, by Gregory Maguire (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PesDsf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4gve8MP)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)
Grimm’s Law (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimm%27s_law)
The Great Vowel Shift (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Vowel_Shift)
Outkast – Hey Ya (YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWgvGjAhvIw)

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Bonus Episode 40: He WAS the Dish of the Day! (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

For our 2024 Holiday special, Julie’s taking over the show, and we’re joined by our favourite regular guest R. Alan Siler, as choose not do something seasonal, but to do something very much related to Doctor Who that we’ve really wanted to do for a while now… and so, we’re heading into the world of Douglas Adams, as we discuss the 1981 TV version of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy!

Join us as we learn about Julie’s bedtime, discuss the animation style, the comparison between this in different media, the unexpected similarities between Gene Roddenberry and Douglas Adams, the works of Oolon Caloophid, just how uncool Zaphod Beeblebrox secretly is, and how amazing David Dixon is as Ford Prefect (and what a great Doctor he would’ve been!). We also have a great discussion about casting in the TV show vs the movie

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available to stream on Britbox in the US (https://www.britbox.com), and on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (radio version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aqrRR1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WI44sP)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (film) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iGTc77 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PatMRI)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Good Omens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n5DA0M | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARTLUe)
30 Rock (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/43NZCKp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aEHzIM)
Family Guy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AtKMuf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pLwxMz)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OrjEm5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EEb6nr)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4P30y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5ong6)
Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)
Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
Downton Abbey (film) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VNBDby | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DuijKf)
The Gilded Age: The First Season (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3P8dTeE | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4fvLUA0)
The Kids in the Hall – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YYVH0B | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z132fs)
Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZczFaG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C1UTpM)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
The Behavioural Aspects of Marketing, by Dr Keith C. Williams (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4greC6C | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4fu9VYw)
Modern Musicology podcast (Spotify: https://bit.ly/41NE5CK)
Eagles – Journey of the Sorceror (YouTube: https://youtu.be/wZdZKolMIl0)

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Episode 136: Dungeons & Dragons: Mistfall (Full Circle)

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We’re off into E-Space this episode, as we encounter a group of people who’ve come full circle in… uh… Full Circle! We are also introduced to our newest companion, Adric. What will the Watchers think of him!? Will it be love at first sight? (Let’s be honest… probably not. Everyone knows his reputation!)

Join us as we discuss unexpected semi-nudity (butts!), the mathematical nature of the Starliner’s society (and how they evolved to it), how Dungeons & Dragons keeps coming into this Season, the names of the Starliner dwellers, how the Deciders must have rehearsed their introductions on multiple occasions, and where the lesser known Alzarian Cat fits into the evolutionary stage. We round it all out with Diana’s theory on what happens to the Starliner dwellers after they leave Alzarius…

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 18 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DfBEKR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35e47UV)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
Golden Girls: Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4geIqTX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DitrtC)
Scooby Doo & Scrappy Doo: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4gemybi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/49zKBPn)
Outlander: Seasons 1-5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lYgGJB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lWL077)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Universal Classic Monsters – 30 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Dap8ga | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fbz2pR)
Krull (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4fejk6k | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/41FpV6N)
Planet of the Apes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/35xdTl2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iWbYcK)
Star Trek: First Contact (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ERKTSM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iyIrZQ)
Bob’s Burgers: Seasons 1-12 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4gfRQyj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VHHiA2)
Gheorghe Zamfir: Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4ggKY3K | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3D9DOzF)
Lord of the Flies, by William Golding (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Dd6FmX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ZRnHzQ)

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Episode 135: Cosplaying as Skeletor (Meglos)

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Moving further into this brave new era of Doctor Who, Jacqueline Hill returns in nobody’s favourite story, Meglos! In addition to Barbara-but-not-actually-Barbara showing up, we also get a genocidal cactus. It’s an absolutely bonkers one, that's for sure…

Join us as we discuss balancing out your gut bacteria (lest you suffer from chronic hysteresis!), the colour-coding of society and how it impacts dry cleaning, somewhat decent CSO, styling like the Village People, the desire to understand more of the socio-religious background of the peoples in the story, and we ponder the disgustingness of sea cucumbers. Also, we talk about Jacqueline Hill. Because it’s Jacqueline Hill!

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 18 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ziWDtt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2WmHjxJ)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Dumb and Dumber (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4idKjBt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/41hvEiZ)
Jodorowsky’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OF7ib3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/41dyghE)
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, by Douglas Adams (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/41bfrf6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eQeagJ)
Little Lord Fauntleroy, by Francis Hodgson Burnett (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3D1JawK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4gvh4J5)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)
Nancy Drew Diaries: 90th Anniversary Edition, by Carolyn Keene (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/49dEH6a | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B97wUW)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)

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Episode 134: One Berry Short of a Bushel (The Leisure Hive)

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s all change as we kick off Season 18 with The Leisure Hive! New title sequence, new arrangement of the theme, new incidental music, and a new costume for the Doctor! Meanwhile, we welcome our new co-host Diana for her first regular episode with us. We couldn’t be more excited to talk about nuclear war and tachyonics…

Join us as we discuss how awful this story makes Brighton Beach look, the continued bad treatment of K9, what GOOD synth sounds like, whether you can defeat an Argolin by picking off their berries, long recaps and needlessly prolonged shuttle landings, whether the Foamasi are actually somewhat cute, and how time works within this story. Of course, we have to talk about the Cold War perception of a 20 minute war.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 18 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fvAcqb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4etoACE)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Manos: The Hands of Fate (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3UQ73gP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4ezx1w4)
Borat (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4hUG65C | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UVMJuu)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FM9XtN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32zijGQ)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bvp4Fy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lofajC)
Blade Runner (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Z86lyd | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hPwfOy)
The Muppet Movie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tdpqSh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45douKN)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Pokemon Movies 1-3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/491aaIY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hVQ471)
The Fly (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sXqJ1T | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xn9jPp)
Holst – Mars (YouTube: https://youtu.be/cXOanvv4plU)
Peter Frampton talkbox (YouTube: https://youtu.be/ROtFteYkvoU)

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Podcast Announcement (and this time it's good news, we promise!)

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Anthony, Reilly, and Julie bring some exciting news about the future of the podcast!

Bonus Episode 39: Wear My Face! (The Romance of Crime)

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We’re at the end of Season 17, and could we really get there without a Big Finish bonus episode!? This time around, we’re talking about The Romance of Crime, which was adapted from a Virgin New Adventures novel by RTD/Moffatt-era writer (and now cancelled) Gareth Roberts, and adapted by Big Finish legend John Dorney!

Join us as we discuss horrendous squish sounds, the conversion of the novel to audio and the absurd amount exposition and large cast that it comes with, the attempts at Noir, the pastiche of the Kray Twins, how all four of us missed elements of the plot actually happening (seriously, when did Romana get possessed!?), the comedy gold of the Ogrons, the inherent racism in calling everyone “normals,” and whether Gareth Roberts truly understands the “vibe” of Season 17. Amusingly, Reilly feels the need to check if he is likely to meet one of the stars before criticizing them…

If you would like to listen along with us, this story is available directly from Big Finish (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3Z0eODF)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Dick Tracy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3YP2vJ8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3NZrRyK)
The Krays (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NZWJz0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AvKNCd)
The Mask (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3O2qRtD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YYc5dE)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
The Princess Bride (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3q9lf45 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35BhlHS)
Big Finish: The Well-Mannered War (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/4hKiArV)

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Episode 133: Would Somebody Think of the Children!? (Season 17 Retrospective)

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Another season in the can, bringing the 1970s era of the show to a close. Of course, that means that it’s time for our customary season retrospective, where we’ll look back at the entirety of Season 17 with our usual blend of end-of-season awards, a look back at our scores and metric counts, and answer a few questions from our friends on our social media platforms. These are always a lot of fun to do, so don’t miss out!

Join us as we discuss whether the glee club in Shada was necessary or not, buyer’s remorse over how we rated Season 15, what sort of alcohol this season would be, and whether we’ve finally warmed up to Romana II. We also award our very first-ever Dudley Simpson Award for Outstanding Achievement, thus opening up the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension Hall of Fame! Finally, Anthony asks Julie the all-important question as to whether she is, in fact, weakling scum…

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the 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 find the entirety of Season 17 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4cnZioD) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3yvWfg9)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Dr Strangelove (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/387PP6b | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3keQnwo)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FM9XtN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32zijGQ)
The Tripods (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40Omomf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4ft5w8z)
Glee: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40qN0cH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4fxO2bd)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Tomorrow People – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Ro7zl8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uHGiRE)
Donovan – Season of the Witch (YouTube: https://youtu.be/GU35oCHGhJ0)

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Bonus Episode 38: He Also Double Tapped It (The Vampire Lovers and Dr. Terror's House of Horrors)

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome, once again, to our annual house of horror! As usual, we discuss two horror movies featuring the stars of television’s Doctor Who. This year, we kick off proceedings with Hammer Films’ The Vampire Lovers (featuring Ingrid Pitt, Peter Cushing, and Kate O’Mara), before moving on to Amicus Production’s first anthology film, Dr Terror’s House of Horrors (featuring Peter Cushing, Roy Castle, and Michael Gough). This year, our good friend Diana Birney joins us for the ride!

Join us as we discuss classist lesbianism (dammit, Carmilla/Marcilla!), gratuitous nudity, the best place for biting to draw blood, the heartlessness of killing a dog in one of the movies, killer kudzu, why Biff had to die (and why his couch is a sign of that coming), the joy of Christopher Lee facing off against Michael Gough, and the British love of trains. Anthony also talks about one of his childhood nightmares.

If you would like to watch along with us, these films are available to purchase at the links below*:

The Vampire Lovers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3UohZlM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BXoOEH)
Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4eZ7wFN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48o5wnW)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Dracula (1958 Hammer version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3f4jq7F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3syfBL6)

Scars of Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TCBt3R | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DzdsEY)
Dr. Who and the Daleks (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DPnmjc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z9n7Rc)
Dead of Night (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4f22gBk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YeATfS)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nfEjMU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jwU4hv)
The Addams Family: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Xpaalv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vqdlGf)
Idle Hands (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AcQ4yq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YliDBJ)

The Vault of Horror (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MlqPwq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45Lkmln)

The House that Dripped Blood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G7zY7o | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z3T6lW)
Dr Horrible’s Sing Along Blog (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4eaP77O | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hhC7jf)
Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix: https://www.netflix.com)

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Episode 132: Such is the Burden of a Yokel (Shada)

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

While The Horns of Nimon was officially the end of Season 17, efforts have been made over the years to complete the unfinished story that was meant to be the season finale – Shada. And we are discussing the “definitive” version of that story that released on the 2021 Blu Ray release, mixing live action with animation in an episodic format. Given that the production team had hoped that this story would make everyone forget The Horns of Nimon, we ask – is this story as great as its legendary reputation would have it?

Join us as we discuss the edits that had to be made to make it work (including new music, FX, and a couple of short scenes), Skagra’s bonkers plan and his amazingly camp stylings, how this story could had been a four-parter, the pettiness of artificial intelligence, and (of course) Tom being Tom. Meanwhile, Reilly imagines how this could look in live action with plenty of alien villains in the prison on Shada!

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 17 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4cnZioD) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3yvWfg9)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Lord of the Rings (1978 film) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cJhrOa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XW6rJ5)
Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FucnNC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3llVpsV)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Phantasm (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30KUYk4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pm4wMr)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4eO5p7H | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hftl5A)
What We Do in the Shadows – Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IJaE7N | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhR8AV)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BLoOaw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dQH67D)
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dXHbGC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dTcS3R)

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Episode 131: Pour One Out for Dudders (The Horns of Nimon)

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for us to discuss what was unexpectedly the season finale of Season 17. The last contributions to the show of Graham Williams, Douglas Adams, Dudley Simpson, and Anthony Read. It also has the reputation of being one of the worst Doctor Who stories of all time. It’s The Horns of Nimon. But will the Watchers find it to be as absolutely terrible as fandom would have it?

Join us as we discuss the weakness of the kids (are they actually WEAKLING SCUM!?), the OTT portrayal of Soldeed, whether or not the Nimon were effective, where all the women are, and whether the Production Team were simply taking the piss with this story. Also, don’t miss out on Anthony’s outstanding Soldeed impression!

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 17 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4cnZioD) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3yvWfg9)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Doctor Who and the Sensorites audiobook (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TV65zw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XWmwg2)
Fireball XL5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ByWubt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/47VOaP5)
The Young Ones (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Zl66OM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LsOiLP)
The Omega Factor (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cnZcNN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YFKyxX)
David Lynch’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c)
Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Heroides, by Ovid (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4gUdFEA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3NdA9mo)
The Witcher (Netflix: https://www.netflix.com)
Big Finish: Seasons of Fear (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3XPPY7H)
Brintey Spears – Baby One More Time (YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-u5WLJ9Yk4 )
Sophie Ellis Bextor – Murder on the Dance Floor (YouTube: https://youtu.be/hAx6mYeC6pY)

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Episode 130: A Thrilling Conversation About Insurance (Nightmare of Eden)

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We’re tackling the war on drugs in a delightfully zany story by one half of the Bristol Boys – Nightmare of Eden! This one is filled with so many ideas that it can only be a Bob Baker script – spaceship crashes, insurance conversations, conservation efforts, and needlessly complex drug running schemes. While Season 17 may not quite be at the heights of Season 14 (the pinnacle, so far!), it sure is fun to talk about!

Join us as we discuss how hyperspace travel might work, the joys of insurance, the brilliance of Tryst, similarities to Carnival of Monsters, late-1970s British drug culture, the ethics of the CET machine, and the police uniforms of the future (and why they should be adopted NOW!) Also, Julie calls out the Doctor on his nonsense.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 17 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4cnZioD) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3yvWfg9)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Hot Fuzz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Uj9pZM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hHvhXw)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Pride and Prejudice (1995 version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47DlQAH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XSccHi)
Cruising (Al Pacino) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47FlWI7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3TzvdM4)
Love Actually (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VLbV5F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3W87stn)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The War on Drugs (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_drugs)
The Philadelphia Experiment (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Experiment)
Heaven’s Gate (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate_(religious_group))

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Episode 129: Hairy Rolling Balls (The Creature from the Pit)

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the podcast, we demonstrate what utter masochists we are by subjecting ourselves to the absolute mess that is The Creature from the Pit. Oh boy. We’re just going to say it up front. We hated it. There you go. That’s the potted review, right here in the blurb. But to hear just how frustrated and annoyed we get at this story, go ahead and listen to the podcast episode. We promise that it’s quite an enjoyable show.

Join us as we discuss whether the story actively knows how stupid it is, the presence of dominatrixes, the function of the larynx, the return of a legendary actress first seen in the original Doctor Who serial, how the design of the story is somehow obsessed with male genitalia, and how con artists eventually start believing their own nonsense. This story infuriates Anthony so much that he gets quite, quite sweary…

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 find the entirety of Season 17 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4cnZioD) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3yvWfg9)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Legend (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cWTxyf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eiwO0R)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
The Critters Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ZhRtxI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eeFqp1)
Dark Star (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Zf2qQu | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MGssEI)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
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)
Casino Royale (1967 version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iofig3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ze5IU5)
The House that Dripped Blood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G7zY7o | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z3T6lW)
Tales From the Crypt (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B4mNpr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MzNox8)
Asylum (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4egkvC0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MGsxs0)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (radio version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aqrRR1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WI44sP)
Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4efkNsR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4efthjL)
Big Finish:
- Auld Mortality (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3PJJxNu)
- A Storm of Angels (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3QxBV1A)

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Episode 128: K9 Hates French People (City of Death)

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We’re off to Paris (don’t you think it has a bouquet?) for what is held up by many as the outstanding adventure of Season 17 – City of Death! Will we find it as endearing as the majority of fandom seems to (8th in DWM’s Mighty 200 poll and 5th in the 50th anniversary poll, don’tcha know)? Well, you’ll have to listen in to find out!

Join us as we discuss the clear step-up in both SFX and model work, the absolutely sparkling dialogue, whether Count Scarlioni is the best-dressed man in all of Doctor Who, Duggan’s questionable method of just punching things, and whether Countess Scarlioni just thought that her husband was gay (and not a spaghetti alien). Of course, we have to rag on the French (it just had to be done!)

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 (like Anthony) and prefer physical media, you can find the entirety of Season 17 on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4cnZioD) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3yvWfg9)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Ocean’s Eleven (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EInlAg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RivDWW)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
The Return of the Pink Panther (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4efA3pV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dDb93k)
Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MiSvBS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3T2nHJu)
Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by)
Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)
Help! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Axc8Dy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3SYW83O)
Bedazzled (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MoAZfm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dzRKk1)
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Lost in Space: The Complete Classic Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3m44ffy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yQVHfQ)
“Bulldog” Drummond, by H.C. “Sapper” McNeile (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3T3wmeq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WWPpIJ)
Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name Of (YouTube: https://youtu.be/bWXazVhlyxQ)
Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (YouTube: https://youtu.be/fNFzfwLM72c)

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Bonus Episode 37: A Collection of Dodo Don'ts (The Celestial Toymaker Animation)

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s a full house, as we are joined by both Alan Siler and Diana Birney to discuss the recent animation of The Celestial Toymaker. Will it be the best animation yet, or nothing more than psychedelic nightmare fuel?

Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of the controversial animation style, whether Dodo is the worst companion of all time, the racist under/overtones of the story, possible other animation styles for future missing episode animations, and whether this story might benefit from a full remake by David Lynch. Of course, we consider whether the animation actually improves the story.

If you would like to watch along with us, the animation is available on Blu-Ray and DVD from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4fKWlBb) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3Ap2DGq)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Magic Roundabout: The Greatest Show on Earth (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WTmHZ8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WOO5re)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
Disney’s Hercules (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WTmLYS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4fOXMyA)
The Prince of Egypt (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WN6hl7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cBbvpU)
Stephen King’s It (tv miniseries) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WN6ipb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AwJ2Er)
It (movie) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3XbFMY8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YQ823I)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Mcy8Gk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yI5lGF)
Yamoshi – The Legendary Super Saiyan (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dLXF5c | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YUtpAZ)
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WNLnSN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ST16id)
Squid Game (Netflix: https://www.netflix.com)
Dire Straits – Money for Nothing music video (YouTube: https://youtu.be/wTP2RUD_cL0)

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Episode 127: Chuck Davros Out the Window (Destiny of the Daleks)

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

New Romana, who dis? It’s the return of everyone’s favourite hack writer, Terry Nation, as we kick off Season 17 with Destiny of the Daleks! We get multiple quarries, a ton of NationTropes™, a bunch of Douglas Adams-inserted humour, and some robots that are also icons of D-I-S-C-O!

Join us as we discuss the totally unexplained regeneration of Romana, the untapped potential of the Daleks as quiz show hosts, the clear Douglas Adams additions to the script, the questionable deaths of some of the extras, and whether the Daleks get enough time off from their jobs (and what the Dalek HR department might be like!) Meanwhile, Anthony ponders if Davros is actually an analogue for Terry Nation himself.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story 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 (like Anthony) and prefer physical media, you can find the this story on DVD from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3YMxqHg) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4ckjcRd). The entirety of Season 17 is available on Blu Ray from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4cnZioD) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3yvWfg9)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Omega Factor (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cnZcNN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YFKyxX)
Bugs: Series 1 (Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4divzhQ)
CI5: The New Professionals (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SJK9Xu | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dk7CH3)
127 Hours (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3YFez12 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4ckjqYz)
Weekend at Bernie’s (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3YJljuH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yLBfBY)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
The Best of Rick James (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Ai1Siu | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cjB5Q5)

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Episode 126: Silver Glamazon Queen (Season 16 Retrospective)

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Having made our way through the entirety of Season 16 and completed the quest for the Key to Time, it’s time for us to look back on the entirety of the season. Of course, we do this through our usual blend of awards-style prizes, quantitative measures, and questions from our friends on social media. These season retrospectives are always a lot of fun, so we hope that you listening to this as much as we did recording it!

Join us as we discuss Paul Lavers’ unfortunate hot mic incident involving Nicole Kidman (yes, seriously!), the importance of not kink-shaming the Shadow, whether the Swampies reproduce asexually, the return of the bad boss trope, and whether it’s getting to the point where the crew think that Tom Baker should be moving on... Of course, shout-out to Anthony’s thirst for both Romana AND Cessair of Diplos (the Silver Glamazon Queen herself!)

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the entirety of the 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 prefer physical media, you can find the entirety of the season on DVD from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UuAcNB) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/44rFj5U).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Matrix (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SHQpjq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46mPurU)
Jamiroquai – High Times: Singles 1992-2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Ry7Ilx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4b4p5RK)

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Bonus Episode 36: Upper Class Twit of the Year (The Auntie Matter)

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for our Season 16 Big Finish bonus episode! Join us as we encounter the Upper Class Twit of the Year, his “Aunt,” and a succession of poor women who’ve had their bodies stole in The Auntie Matter!

Join us as we discuss how good it would have been if Reggie had been played by Hugh Laurie, the charm of English place names, Romana’s judgemental tendencies, inter-class relationships, and just why Reggie is such an idiot (and if his repeated mind-wipes might be the cause)! Of course, we talk about Mary Tamm’s tragic illness that led to her passing before this story was even released. Rest in Peace!

If you would like to listen along with us, this story is available from BigFinish.com (https://bit.ly/3y7SU6Q)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Jeeves and Wooster: The Complete Collection (TV show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4ddJMMR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dsNgv9)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
My Man Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3y2pjvv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Yc2Fvp)
The Essential Stories & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46e5RZc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dc0In0)

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Episode 125: The Skull Means Nothing (The Armageddon Factor)

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We reach the end of the Key to Time saga, where the production team decided to put the finale in the hands of a “safe pair of hands” – Bob Baker & Dave Martin (wut?). Anyway, they give us a bonkers story where two planets are fighting a deadly nuclear war, a shadowy figure manipulates things from in between the two planets, there’s a rogue Time Lord who presents as a used car salesman (ummmm… oooookay!), and the final segment of the key is… a person? It’s time for us to talk about The Armageddon Factor!

Join us as we discuss the potential genocide of the Zeons, how Merak is an absolute tool, lament K9 becoming a damsel in distress, how Game Theory comes into play, and wander what happened to the Zeons (and how it’s totally glossed over). We also ponder whether Romana joined the TARDIS by the White Guardian put an ad in the Time Lord newspapers (claiming to be the President), looking for a companion for the Doctor… Oh, and Anthony proclaims that he’ll have dinner with anyone!

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Vampire Lovers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TCP8aN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Wg6tIC)
Charlie’s Angels – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/34fhP98 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32KZ11a)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
The Lord of the Rings (1978 film) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cJhrOa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XW6rJ5)
Only Fools and Horses: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WfRm3C | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cVfxtF)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Dr Strangelove (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/387PP6b | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3keQnwo)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Carmilla, by Sheridan Le Fanu (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VOpO3W | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eUCWxi)
Chic – Le Freak (YouTube: https://youtu.be/aXgSHL7efKg)
Sister Sledge – We Are Family (YouTube: https://youtu.be/uyGY2NfYpeE)
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band - Blinded by the Light (YouTube: https://youtu.be/cgOvpIK_kSA)

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Episode 124: Doctor Who Does Kaiju (The Power of Kroll)

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Big Methane, Swampies, the legendary Philip Madoc, and Brussell Sprout-looking Giant Squid-Gods? It’s that time Season 16 where things start to drop off a bit, as we get to The Power of Kroll! There’s some drama behind the scenes on this one – including actors being turned green for much longer than planned, and script writer Robert Holmes being a little petulant!

Join us as we discuss elaborate uniform designs for rig workers, colonialism (of course) and the revival of associated tired tropes that we have seen so many times before (hello companion sacrifice!), how the roguish Rohm-Dutt is actually quite charismatic, whether the Swampies would taste minty or of seaweed, and how the whole story is crafted around a fart joke. Also worth listening out for is Julie’s rage over badly handled woodwind.

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
King Kong (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L6Pnb0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DdU5BC)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Pocahontas (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zkqAhI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RJ3FTK)
Tremors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4chScTa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cYK3mP)
David Lynch’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/45GvOAB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45HAIgH)
David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RLCgQS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xz0jvF)
A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nesJBM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vHTouR)
The Republic, by Plato (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n973qN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z8ANvG)
Dune, by Frank Herbert (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Rp4DU3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48pgA37)

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Episode 123: Tamm on Tamm (The Androids of Tara)

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We’re off to the planet Tara, where we encounter a medieval society that has electric crossbows, electric swords, and androids. And may possibly be aware of alien life? It’s confusing. Anyway, there’s a dastardly plan afoot by the cunning Count Grendel to seize the throne and then…? Well, it’s not high stakes, but it’s a lot of fun. It’s The Androids of Tara!

Join us as we talk about the Doctor’s reluctance to actually be involved in this adventure, the Taran Wood Beast’s need for a hug, the underappreciation of Madame Lamia, the Zodiac symbols in Taran society, flashbacks to the Pertwee era, and how Count Grendel consistently just steals the show. Additionally, Reilly figures out a potential alternative storyline for this serial that may have been a bit more interesting what we got on screen!

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Nmhl2O | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MfWYmr)
An Age of Kings (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4c4kdxE | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3KLh9dF)
The Andromeda Anthology (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BY6KW6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pdzrKS)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Terry Nation’s Survivors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ih2Vm1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xYgMUQ)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Jesus Christ Superstar (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wEX4ll | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3v4vZrk)
The Prisoner of Zenda, by Anthony Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RqhyG4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4chUK3g)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)
Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Rt17sw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4b4plQI)
Jamiroquai – High Times: Singles 1992-2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Ry7Ilx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4b4p5RK)

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Episode 122: All the Ladies! (The Stones of Blood)

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Oh wow! It’s the 100th Doctor Who serial! For those who don’t know, that’s The Stones of Blood – a story featuring more women that we’ve seen in a long time (including possibly the greatest batty old lady that we’ve seen to date!), a return to the gothic setting before pivoting to a space courtroom drama, and magnificent stone monoliths made out of polystyrene. What more could you possibly want in a story!?

Join us as we discuss ALL the ladies, David Fisher’s ability to write to sparkling dialogue, whether this story is making fun of the Hinchcliffe era (spoiler: we think it is!), Vivien Fay’s questionable sexuality, and the amazingly bitchy personalities of the Megara – this story is absolute gold. Anthony also posits the theory that this story might be one of Russell T. Davies’ favourite stories.

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jtKa0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EdmvZX)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Crown Court: Volume 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3KvoLk8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3V2h1v7)
Children of the Stones (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/454I2Cw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3V4xy1u)
Sky (Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3R9czcQ)

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Episode 121: Kids, Ask Your Parents (The Pirate Planet)

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Bafflegab! We’re off to Calufrax (or is it Xanak?) in search of the second segment of the Key to Time, where a cybernetic old pirate and a decaying old Queen are busy declaring new golden ages of prosperity and destroying other planets. That’s right, we’re discussing Douglas Adams’ first contribution to Doctor Who with The Pirate Planet!

Join us as we discuss Douglas Adams’ outstanding dialogue and ability to build big plot concepts, the coming of the 80s fashion, metalhead guards, ominously pleasant psychics, and robot battles! Of course, we just have to imagine what might have been if the Captain had been played by Brian Blessed instead of Bruce Purchase!

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Peter Pan (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44O5jso | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dZFtpJ)
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZZff56 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mMBmEM)
Mystery Science Theater 3000 – The Essentials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NqZRTi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DbPUo5)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The Untouchables (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bl4slB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UNvGu3)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The Box of Delights (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bel7Wj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3koLaUv)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Princess Bride (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3q9lf45 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35BhlHS)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (radio version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aqrRR1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WI44sP)
The Essential Judas Priest (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3V68kB4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4bGxnQI)
The Very Best of The Beach Boys (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3UPYd24 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yqSacE)

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Episode 120: Missing the Junk in the Trunk (The Ribos Operation)

Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The Watchers universe became so out-of-balance during the turbulent times of Season 15 that the White Guardian has summoned us all and instructed us to find the Key to Time so that we may bring balance back to fandom! That can only mean one thing: we’re kicking off Season 16’s Key to Time saga with The Ribos Operation!

Join us as we discuss our new companion(!), Holmesian double-acts, the smart use of the Shrivenzale, the touching relationship between the Graff and Shollack, and the original plan to have Garron be Australian. We also get into a little bit of a heated debate on whether Binro was a good addition to the story.

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Minions (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IMyORg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VukAfe)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Uvycoi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3y8Ctqr)
Stargate: SG-1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gf61WZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ucNX8i)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Rear Window (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ydu7xA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4dtOMho)
High Noon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dtOCGO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4bjNrYm)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Tenko (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44vCOzm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wtYY8D)
House of Cards Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3QxD0sb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44tt7BG)
Terry Nation’s Survivors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ih2Vm1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xYgMUQ)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
Class (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44taDkG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44ttg8c)
The Matrix (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SHQpjq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46mPurU)
Avengers: Infinity War (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aV91Fj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z0eIz4)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The Neverending Story (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hwLxgX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hzHyA8)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Ocean’s Eleven (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EInlAg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RivDWW)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)

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Episode 119: Like an Undercooked Cake (Season 15 Retrospective)

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:02:51 -0500

It’s our customary season retrospective, as we take a look back at Season 15. If you’ve been following the podcast as we’ve talked through each story, you’ll know that we’ve fully embraced our controversial era: disliking the stories that fandom loves, and loving the stories that the fandom hates – but how will they all stand-up to our usual blend of awards, metrics, and questions from our followers?

Join us as we talk about why Underworld is the best story of the season, which character Anthony desperately wants to punch, plenty about the horny prawn (of course!), the child-friendly decision to bring in a robot dog (yay K9!), and how we would have written out Leela in an ideal situation.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the entirety of the 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 prefer physical media, you can find the entirety of the season on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UjxV9S) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/42jXklM).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3b6zlwm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3njJrzW)
Life of Brian (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OrjEm5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EEb6nr)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Guns n Roses – Welcome to the Jungle (YouTube: https://youtu.be/o1tj2zJ2Wvg)

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Bonus Episode 35: The Julie and Reilly Simping Special (The Fate of Krelos / Return to Telos)

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for our seasonal Big Finish bonus episode! Join us as we discuss The Fate of Krelos and Return to Mondas – four episodes featuring the Fourth Doctor, Leela, the Second Doctor, Jamie, and the Cybermen!

Join us as we talk about the dream of a Leela/Jamie team-up (and the disappointment of it not happening), the transformation of the Cybermen into the Borg, how fantastic Frazer Hines is, the strange emotional impact of K9 (the poor little guy!), how to properly make British-style fish & chips, and the usual amazing soundscapes that Big Finish are renowned for!

If you would like to listen along with us, this story is available from BigFinish.com (The Fate of Krelos: https://bit.ly/3JiswsL | Return to Telos: https://bit.ly/3JjX5ys)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)

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Episode 118: Effectively Getting Susan'd (The Invasion of Time)

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Gallifrey, Vardans, AND Sontarans!? What is this madness!? Well, The Invasion of Time, apparently. Join us, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension (of Rassilon) as we pick apart the Doctor’s latest return to his ancestral homeland for run-ins with high-ranking Time Lords, the introduction of exciting Time Ladies, and goodbyes to two beloved companions.

Join us as we talk about continuity errors, Tom Baker’s out-of-control ego, enormous amounts of jelly babies, mistreatment of K9, the Doctor’s enormous hypocrisy around time loops, the overuse of “DOC-TORRRR!” and the prospect of Borusa being played by Kenneth Williams. Naturally, Julie returns to old habits, talking about chairs, while the ending leaves Reilly devastated.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you prefer physical media, you can find the story on DVD at both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3TPzWIJ) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4cLqnmY), or you can find the entirety of the season on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UjxV9S) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/42jXklM).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Flash Gordon – The Purple Death from Outer Space (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AXE6Tn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nmBgD1)
Mystery Science Theater 3000 – The Essentials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NqZRTi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DbPUo5)
30 Rock (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/43NZCKp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aEHzIM)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The Complete Scooby-Doo Where Are You! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3j9MGZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DV3ag1)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z9Jiqz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vrt9sg)

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Episode 117: Two Dollars and a Ball of String (Underworld)

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Questionable physics, enormous amounts of CSO, and shamelessly riffing on Greek mythology in a way that hasn’t been done since Season 9? Yeah, it can only be Underworld – widely touted as the worst story of the Tom Baker era. But is it really as bad as its reputation suggests, or will the Watchers find plenty to forgive? We ARE in our controversial era, so ANYTHING is possible!

Join us as we discuss budget sofas, surprisingly good model work and costumes, more changes to Time Lord society, the spurious use of office supplies, invoking the spirit of Vicki, and, of course, lots of running up and down corridors and around CSO caves. Additionally, Anthony once again tries to fire Reilly… twice.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you prefer physical media, you can find the story on DVD at both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4anIugL) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3PAAkK9), or you can find the entirety of the season on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UjxV9S) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/42jXklM).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3b6zlwm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3njJrzW)
Minions (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IMyORg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VukAfe)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
The Voyage of Argo, by Apollonius of Rhodes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IWFH2d | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3INXed0)
Leeroy Jenkins (YouTube: https://youtu.be/usYvefDzOqQ)

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Episode 116: Saved by a Jelly Baby (The Sun Makers)

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Are you an outgoing script editor? Do you have a grievance against a government agency? Is it specifically the tax authority? Well, why not write an entire serial of a kids’ show about the unfair burden of taxes? It’s a sure-fire winner, right?!? Right!?!? Even if not, it’s what happened for us to get The Sun Makers. Good job, Robert Holmes. Thankfully, your three favourite members of Watchers in the Fourth Dimension are here to dissect it for you!

Join us as we discuss the unfair burden of taxes (surprise, surprise), the Doctor being a sore loser, whether the Collector is an anti-semetic trope, whether or not Leela and Bisham actively ran over some Inner Retinue guards, and how we miss Vicki and Jamie helping to foment rebellion. Lastly, Anthony attempts to fire Reilly and Julie from the podcast over their dislike of jelly babies. What heathens.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you prefer physical media, you can find the story on DVD at both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/49L8Xoq) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4a84Gvo), or you can find the entirety of the season on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UjxV9S) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/42jXklM).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Jesus Christ Superstar (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wEX4ll | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3v4vZrk)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Judge Dredd (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4a6BHbi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3IwRPHc)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
The Thing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pe2VZ3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G188JE)
Underworld: Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vaWnzO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cagjDO)
The Iron Sun, by Adrian Berry (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aa1Ndr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3TuaMk2)
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4a7xfsA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Ts4xxg)
The Max Headroom Fang Rock Hijacking (YouTube: https://youtu.be/jjeUuakHsLw)

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Episode 115: Snuffleupagus' Detached Trunk (Image of the Fendahl)

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We continue our journey through all of Doctor Who, as we discuss the third serial of Season 15: Image of the Fendahl. Received fan wisdom has this as being one of the better stories of the season… however, we’re in our controversial era this season – will we find gothic Who’s final story be a worthy last hurrah, or will we find it to be as limp as a salt-covered leech? Listen in to find out!

Join us as we discuss Benedict Cumberbatch’s Mum, Big Finish’s inevitable “Leaky the Dog” series (featuring Jackie Tyler), the sloppy kitchen sink approach of lazy representations of the occult, Reilly’s dislike of squelching, and the Doctor’s hypocrisy with Time Lords. We also ask the important questions like “why does Leela look like she’s going to Coachella?”

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you prefer physical media, you can find the story on DVD at both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4bTfhfl) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3wAXsBi), or you can find the entirety of the season on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UjxV9S) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/42jXklM).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Quatermass and the Pit (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kW0x5y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3h1BtZK)
Out of the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FUDTEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aHZ4LA)
Terry Nation’s Survivors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ih2Vm1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xYgMUQ)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Chariots of Fire (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ws7Hb7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/49M5gP1)
The Sting (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wvOLIJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UT8EDB)
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FZV1bK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vo0fcn)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Prometheus (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3w0yes6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LDuPGs)
Nosferatu (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3uJXGFU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3USM51P)
Xanadu (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rUIdNK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G75n8x)
Chariots of the Gods, by Erich von Daniken (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DD9rx4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DGzD9Z)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)
The Entertainer (YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fxk9qwCFf8s)
Colonel Bogey’s March (YouTube: https://youtu.be/QuVYS4uw0as)

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Bonus Episode 34: The Daleks Have Blue Balls! (The Daleks... in Colour!)

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for a bonus episode! We are joined by our wonderful friend Diana Birney as we return to the very beginning, to discuss the recent re-edited, re-scored, and colourised version of The Daleks!

Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this. And there’s probably more bad and ugly than good, to be honest… still, even though they cut the “Baebara” storyline and removed any actual tension from the story, at least we get to see Barbara’s amazingly garish pink cardigan. Small blessings, amirite…?

If you would like to watch along with us, the animated version of this story is available on iPlayer in the UK, and is available on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/42Izkst) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/49e4pqu).

We discussed the original version of this serial in our 2nd ever episode, Sex Pants and Naivete – check it out for a more detailed discussion of the plot here: https://bit.ly/3ut84BT

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Frozen (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lPzNEV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lChXoo)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The Collected Works of Hayao Miyazaki (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ULoQqy)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/49iJJOe | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/49DDUdN)
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3yWEhzi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3HoBlyr)
LMFAO, ft. Lil Jon – Shots (YouTube: https://youtu.be/XNtTEibFvlQ)

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Episode 114: Is the Enormous Prawn Horny? (The Invisible Enemy)

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:39:26 -0500

We (finally) say hello to the legendary robotic pooch known as K9, while we also take on a giant, aggressively randy space prawn virus (yes, seriously!) which just wants to infect everyone and then BREED in The Invisible Enemy. We’ve been crying out for the weird lately… but not like this!

Join us as we discuss cheap (but actually surprisingly good) sets, the disrespect that Leela receives, the good and the bad of the model work, questionable costume choices, the continued gag of Gallifrey being in Ireland, disappointing medical doctors, and the confusion of K9 being introduced with Leela and not Sarah Jane Smith!

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you prefer physical media, you can find the story on DVD (along with K9 & Company) at both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3ODWevf) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3SVqowS), or you can find the entirety of the season on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UjxV9S) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/42jXklM).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Box of Delights (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bel7Wj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3koLaUv)
The Best of Benny Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lUOM17 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg6w5k)
The New Avengers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OGQbGl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/42DvPUs)
Fantastic Voyage (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/42HXwv9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/42xTK7F)
Return to Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3usW4jI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UuURD4)
Thunderbirds: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tvGdKL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3et5aSt)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Die Hard: 5 Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xna8Yv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vmg6XX)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The Magic School Bus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ODYWRG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UChcyK)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The Dark Crystal (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z0sou2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DUjUDS)
Quatermass II (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNnpvJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lZsL1v)
Out of the Silent Planet, by C.S. Lewis (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/42CRoEj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3STVULy)

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Bonus Episode 33: How Is This Guy Funded!? (The Underwater Menace Animation)

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Surprise bonus episode drop! We are joined by our good friend Robert Lloyd as we do the inevitable and revisit The Underwater Menace in the light of the recent animation. Suffice to say, nuzzink in the vorld can schtopp us now!

Join us as we discuss Professor Zaroff’s carefully curated brand, the wonderfully snarky octopus, whether Jamie has been eating a bit too much haggis, counter-culture hippy vibes, BBC animation budgets, and Anthony gets incredibly nitpicky about colours. Meanwhile, Julie gets a little upset about the animation of Jamie, and the pairing back of his tartan…

If you would like to listen along with us, the animated version of this story is available from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SKxOTo) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3SLqcjJ).

We originally discussed this serial in our 38th episode, Zar-off the Chain – check it out for a more detailed discussion of the plot here: https://bit.ly/4bq3d52

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Good Omens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n5DA0M | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARTLUe)
The Complete Scooby-Doo Where Are You! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3j9MGZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DV3ag1)
The Venture Bros: Season One (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Ozrvzx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UsAMx8)
Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3u9qEig)
Romeo + Juliet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HOjnaJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/484pGlc)
Arthur: The Ultimate Friendship Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SK8RaI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4835dgk)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SUcM53 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ucCMz0)
Archer: The Complete Season One (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3stMDNr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32puwNH)
Sonic the Hedgehog (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SIdMci | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/49iA2yO)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/42y50Rl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UmRoX6)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)

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Episode 113: The Real Housewives of Wherever (Horror of Fang Rock)

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We kick off a brave new era as Graham Williams takes the reins of the show with the Season 15 opener, Horror of Fang Rock. This story features our only ever sighting of a Rutan – the mortal enemy of the Sontarans. It also features… rich people? Ugh. Ok, whatever, guys.

Join us as we discuss Leela’s bloodlust, Terrance Dicks’ love of the green, whether this story suffered from overspending at the end of the previous season, the absolutely terrible rich people that find their way into this story (and if they’re really necessary), and the disappointing lack of a “Best of Fang Rock” story from Big Finish! Anthony finds himself longing for the coming of the revolution, while Reilly finds himself getting very upset about some news regarding the end of the season.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you prefer physical media, you can find the story on DVD at both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3Sz58fV) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/47TWyNs), or you can find the entirety of the season on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UjxV9S) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/42jXklM).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Callan: The Colour Years (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OlZawq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48RSkHg)
Count Dracula (1977 BBC adaptation) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47QtjuY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vT43H8)
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jtKa0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EdmvZX)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Bowie Legacy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HV6VWR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Uh7vFq)
Flannan Isle, by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson (Poetry-Archive.com: https://bit.ly/3OjNVVu)

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Bonus Episode 32: We're Getting Cronenberg'd! (Destination: Nerva)

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

As has become our custom, we wrap up the season with a bonus episode featuring a Big Finish story set during the season we’ve just discussed. For Season 14, we’re heading back to Tom Baker’s first release for Big Finish with Destination: Nerva!

Join us as we discuss *the squish*, actors getting older, unnecessary back stories, how the storytelling gives a sense of grand scope, yet another plot ripping off The Thing, and spreading the British Empire. Meanwhile, Reilly gets upset at the lack of a Big Finish spin-off for Condo from The Brain of Morbius…

If you would like to listen along with us, this story is available from BigFinish.com (https://bit.ly/3S95cBG)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Thing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pe2VZ3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G188JE)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Society (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OabC2d | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/423rcmd)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Leela in Big Finish:
- Gallifrey audio series (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/47GVJY7)
- Zagreus (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3Oc0xxF)
Jago and Litefoot in Big Finish (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3NKrGaJ)

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Episode 112: Three Fifths of a Speaking Woman (Season 14 Retrospective)

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for our all-singing, all-dancing Season 14 retrospective! Except, there’s no singing, and no dancing. Just the usual format, with your three erstwhile hosts having an absolute blast recapping one of the most iconic seasons of the classic show.

Join us as we talk about the departure of Sarah and the arrival of Leela, blowing the budget on Talons, the lack of women in the Hinchcliffe era, and whether Tom Baker has by this season become the benchmark against which all other Doctors should be judged. And, of course, we all discuss who would give the Dickie to… Oh! And we also recap our top 10 scoring stories TO DATE!

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the entirety of the season on Blu Ray from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SmKq3n) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/462oGga).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jtKa0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EdmvZX)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)

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Episode 111: Simple Old-Fashioned Cannibalism (The Talons of Weng-Chiang)

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Oh boy… it’s time for us to cover The Talons of Weng-Chiang! For a long time considered one of the greatest Doctor Who stories of all time, but more recently faced with accusations of racism, you just know that this is going to be a wild ride of a discussion!

Join us as we talk about Britbox trigger warnings, John Bennett in yellowface, creepy AF puppets with pig brains, classic Holmesian double acts, Victorian London, time cabinets, unnecessarily verbose dialogue, and justifying sexualization of Leela based on Julie’s prior sexualization of Jamie. Additionally, Reilly tries to get to grips with cockney rhyming slang.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you prefer physical media, you can also get it on DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3REDkp2) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3tCOxhM), or on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Season 14 from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SmKq3n) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/462oGga).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Village of the Damned (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48ftjWl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48ho1JP)
The Stepford Wives (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kv61Wc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hKmFPWa)
Dead of Night (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RyKyL6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tGG6lq)
Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZczFaG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C1UTpM)
Goosebumps (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tsbeFr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3REDMne)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3H1JDhn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aygoAt)
Child’s Play (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3S4tOwU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GZfE9M)
Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada Television Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aHR1fB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GZeMSL)
Big Trouble in Little China (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/41NmrNy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aPzdiG)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
The Complete Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EHSRgz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AoUA7V)
The Phantom of the Opera, by Gaston Leroux (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46a4aeH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/454Ayhm)
The Moonstone, by Wilkie Collins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/41KHRL1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3S1zibF)
The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu, by Sax Rohmer (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TIRMyN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48aTq0u)
Big Finish’s Jago and Litefoot series (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3NKrGaJ)
Colonel Bogey March (YouTube: https://youtu.be/QuVYS4uw0as)

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Bonus Episode 31: Summoning Old Gregg (The Box of Delights)

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when we once again bring you our Holiday special. This year, we are joined again by our good friend Alan Siler to discuss the iconic BBC Children’s production of The Box of Delights! Many of you have asked for us to talk about this one, and so we hope that this doesn’t disappoint!

Join us as we discuss posset pots, going swift (does someone own the copyright on “flying”?), creepy clergymen, esoteric topics (yes, Anthony gets to talk about alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and Aleister Crowley!), obscure bits of mythology, the shifting motivations of the villain, the complete inability of anyone to actually look after children in this, whether or not the whole thing was actually a fever dream, and not getting as much Patrick Troughton as we wanted.

If you would like to watch along with us, this series is available to buy from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/47dfpm2) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3tvTj0A). You can also find the original novel by John Masefield from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/48upZGi) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/48wii2H)*

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Scars of Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TCBt3R | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DzdsEY)
The Omen (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EbmBBl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pxryjF)
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L0mRaZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RwFXru)
The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z2QG6G | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0nSJk)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
The Mighty Boosh: Series 1-3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4FKqh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lYmTVT)
Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZczFaG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C1UTpM)
Twin Peaks: The Television Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RWOvLa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vjkwUv)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Lost at Christmas (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VO7LJY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UOxiBJ)
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RSNtiY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/477zDO9)
The Dark is Rising Sequence, by Susan Cooper (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/488oq1e | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4azm10Y)

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Episode 110: Murder on the Kill-All-Humans Express (The Robots of Death)

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, we’re off to a sandminer on a distant planet where a psychopath who believes is a robot is systematically killing off his colleagues (Agatha Christie-style) in order to create a robot revolution. Sounds convoluted, but it’s actually really good – it’s The Robots of Death!

Join us as we discuss Chris Boucher’s amazing world building (again), complex interpersonal relations, the continued love for Leela, the hilarious character names (Chubb lol), which characters are sleeping with which (because, let’s be honest, this lot are stuck together for months on end, you know it’s happening…), and whether this is the best Doctor Who serial that we’ve seen so far…

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you prefer physical media, you can also get it on DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/4aro9I8) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/47WZ4TO), or on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Season 14 from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SmKq3n) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/462oGga).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by)
Zardoz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZVt04O | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3o1ABqS)
David Lynch’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c)
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jtKa0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EdmvZX)
Pirates of the Caribbean – Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z5pQuQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DUQzJv)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
12 Angry Men (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NwYdRL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48fG3vu)
The Black Hole (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4ai2MsV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/471oApM)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FM9XtN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32zijGQ)
Battlestar Galactica: The Definitive Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/41pxdsY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RLuRR1)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4740oDl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48hE8GY)
I, Robot, by Isaac Asimov (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3v0Us0z | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Nv9jXl)
Dune, by Frank Herbert (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Rp4DU3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48pgA37)
U.R, by Karel Capek (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47anecw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/41shVnd)

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Episode 109: Very Leeroy Jenkins (The Face of Evil)

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The Doctor’s face carved on a mountain Mount Rushmore-style? Lots of scantily-clad people running around, fighting invisible monsters? Green-tinged people with a superiority complex? And then you want to add-on an insane computer?!? Chris Boucher definitely gets his Doctor Who career to an impressive start with his ambition. Yes, this episode, we’re discussing The Face of Evil!

Join us as we discuss Tom Baker’s ego, the absolutely fantastic direction, Chris Boucher’s amazing world building (including the complexity of the Tribe of the Sevateem), critiques of religion, the Doctor once again acting like Bugs Bunny, the surprising influence of this era of the show on Matt Groening, and whether the Tesh should work at Willy Wonka’s factory or if they should be hanging out in Oz…

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you prefer physical media, you can also get it on DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3QZQfRY) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/47VW2Pl), or on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Season 14 from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SmKq3n) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/462oGga).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
The Tomorrow People – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Ro7zl8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uHGiRE)
The Avengers – Complete Collection (TV show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
Terry Nation’s Survivors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ih2Vm1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xYgMUQ)
Adam Adamant Lives! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2UiYqzu | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wKNIyQ)
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Rqmx99 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GoX8Yf)
Doomwatch (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jmkouC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G89SBg)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZZff56 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mMBmEM)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vpgmq5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aPDWTv)
Indiana Jones – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4YBbU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQ3BIs)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Avengers: Endgame (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JooSvr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uMpC9O)
Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z9Jiqz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vrt9sg)
The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATu8md | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jh2bi2)
Leeroy Jenkins (YouTube: https://youtu.be/usYvefDzOqQ)

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Episode 108: Crispy, But Also Greasy (The Deadly Assassin)

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:05:00 -0500

The Doctor’s off on a solo venture to his home planet of Gallifrey, where an old enemy awaits, but this time in a form as crispy as sesame chicken! It’s a bonkers one, with ventures into the Matrix (sadly without Laurence Fishburne), forgotten relics, a German Time Lord, and Robert Holmes driving a bulldozer through established continuity. Listen in as we discuss The Deadly Assassin!

Join us as we talk about our ongoing opinion of the Time Lords, the excellent directorial choices, Time Lords eating mints, the influences of the British Empire on Time Lord society, the continuing trope of bad bosses, whether there are actually clowns on Gallifrey, and, of course, the motives of the Crispy Master.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you prefer physical media, you can also get it on DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3umAdKf) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/40Hze3x), or on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Season 14 from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SmKq3n) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/462oGga).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Avengers – Complete Collection (TV show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MMTJG0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/40MWqx2)
The Manchurian Candidate (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3umJGRO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QNPU4V)
Time Bandits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46ieyA9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QICEOY)
Brazil (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3R3mlxw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QJm01A)
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DfBEKR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35e47UV)
Carry On – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B4mBRL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg5IgF)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ziWDtt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2WmHjxJ)
The Matrix (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SHQpjq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46mPurU)
The Return of the Living Dead (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47DGsaT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3sETIx4)
The Fugitive (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SLq7g4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G7medY)
Jumanji (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oF70Dk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3f94W3k)
The Most Dangerous Game (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3usY8Yl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3sEp1bm)
Zardoz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZVt04O | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3o1ABqS)
Pygmalion, by George Bernard Shaw (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/49HXPsP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/47G94Ae)
Charles Martin’s review of Phantom of the Paradise (thechasbah.com: https://bit.ly/49LfGPV)

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Episode 107: The Hand of Microwaving (The Hand of Fear)

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Eldrad must live! On what is her 18th story with the Doctor, we wave goodbye to Sarah Jane Smith (for now at least). She’s had a bit of a torrid time during her tenure in the TARDIS, and The Hand of Fear is no exception, as she gets possessed by the evil Eldrad. This serial has everything – silicon despots, hospitals, nuclear horror, mind control (ah, that old chestnut!), and, of course, a scarf-trip!

Join us as we discuss the advantages of closed captions, the universal art of quilting, Gallifrey being in Ireland, cats on synthesizers, Sarah trolling the Doctor, and the sad case of what is likely the end of Professor Watson’s career. It’s a fun-packed episode, so make sure you listen in to this one!

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you prefer physical media, you can also get it on DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/46ZZXKO) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/40EVuet), or on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Season 14 from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SmKq3n) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/462oGga).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

Universal Classic Monsters – 30 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Dap8ga | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fbz2pR)
The Brain that Wouldn’t Die (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ORQkpV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3OUvHcE)
The Beast With Five Fingers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3smDhWg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/40naIUW)
The Hands of Orlac (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SstHMe | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QrSdKu)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The Addams Family: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Xpaalv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vqdlGf)
Andy Pandy: Charming Stories (Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46fDHf3)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vpgmq5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aPDWTv)
Chernobyl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gtrOuT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jfw9Uk)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
The Essential Alan Parsons Project (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3QK8DPX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/47k64JA)
Outkast – Ms. Jackson (YouTube: https://youtu.be/MYxAiK6VnXw)
Big Finish: Love and War (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/460mwO4)
Big Finish: Eldrad Must Die! (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3QIZjvv)
Chrononauts Podcast (Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sjs1K2)

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Bonus Episode 30: Terry-Thomas in Panties (Dracula and The Vault of Horror)

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for our annual spooktacular Halloween Who-rror special! This year, we discuss two horror movies featuring the stars of Doctor Who, starting with Hammer Horror’s Dracula (also known as “The Horror of Dracula” - featuring Peter Cushing), followed by the Amicus anthology The Vault of Horror (featuring Tom Baker).

It’s a wild ride this episode, as we touch on topics as varied as Chap Hop (yes, it’s a thing!), the worst insurance scam ever, erroneous claims of being the first person to make Dracula “sexy”, American censorship, and, of course, everyone’s favourite bounder, Terry-Thomas, in panties.

If you would like to watch along with us, these films are available to purchase at the links below*:

Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3f4jq7F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3syfBL6)
The Vault of Horror (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MlqPwq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45Lkmln)

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rC8t10 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DsBVbM)
The Curse of Frankenstein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DeoiPD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3SDIPme)
Scars of Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TCBt3R | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DzdsEY)
Batman (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FBgQPW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MmcMXw)
The House That Dripped Blood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3m5MKLJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3b8JI2F)
Silent Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gtccu4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gxbs76)
Universal Classic Monsters – 30 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Dap8ga | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fbz2pR)
True Blood: Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2QHagl5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3veZPEz)
It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FyIHQO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Sm7IpZ)
The Spy Who Loved Me (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hZMBI7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3bN9hHg)
Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30uDBnm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YZv23O)
Nicholas & Alexandra (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oHmNBI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/348cxZL)
Toy Story 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40g7ZwH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3s0iVC4)
Mary Poppins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZfGyrV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vBxrxo)
Dracula, by Bram Stoker (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MkFHeH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3s7xZhb)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+: https://tv.apple.com/)
B The Gentleman Rhymer – Just Like a Chap (YouTube: https://youtu.be/fiRPBCiJg2c)

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Episode 106: Just Stop Being Peasants! (The Masque of Mandragora)

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We’re finally getting started on the legendary Season 14, as we discuss the debut serial, The Masque of Mandragora. Will it live up to the expectations that the received wisdom of fandom has set for the season, or will the season opener prove to be a disappointment? As always, you’ll have to listen to find out!

Join us as we discuss whether this story would still work without Federico, what we wish Part One had been, the new credits font, the new TARDIS control room, dimensionally transcendental pockets, the appropriate length of recaps, and the various callbacks to the past throughout the story...

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you prefer physical media, you can also get it on DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3MrEamY) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/45YKsBM), or on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Season 14 from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3SmKq3n) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/462oGga).

Other media mentioned in this episode*:

The Prisoner (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vcfd4A | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Snqy3i)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
V for Vendetta (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47ft8tl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45y0ZMI)
The Name of the Rose (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PVvNB2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4075IDR)
La Mandragola, by Niccolo Machiavelli (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48Uksdr| Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46DzZfV)

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Bonus Episode 29: The Canadian Alien (Doctor Who and the Pescatons)

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In our latest bonus episode, the Watchers crew commit the ultimate act of masochism in discussing Doctor Who and the Pescatons, the legendary audio adventure recorded the day after Elisabeth Sladen’s departure from the show was announced to the press and released in between Seasons 13 and 14.

Join us as we discuss this interesting little oddity from Doctor Who’s history, featuring both Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen at the height of their powers in 1976. Listen in as Julie corrects Anthony about woodwinds, Reilly praises the ghost story vibes of the serial, and Anthony stereotypes the entire population of Canada.

If you would like to listen along with us, you can find it through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3ZSK9Hd) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3tzz2qA).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Supergirl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tx8iqy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ZRWBHb)
Supergran: Series 1 (Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FhDKeZ)
Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46JnY97 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FfcBJR)
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aLn9B7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lMAEa4)
Humanoids from the Deep (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3QfIKqK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3M2sK97)
Jaws (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3y2U9kT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39EeZxl)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeS5WY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gqxe9O)
The Very Best of Jethro Tull (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46vqpM9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48PF4n5)
Doctor Who comedy skit: “The Web of Caves” (YouTube: https://youtu.be/W2xJwSKyjnw)
Edwin Starr – War (YouTube: https://youtu.be/dQHUAJTZqF0)
Big Finish – The Holy Terror (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3rNTt2t)

Episode 105: If You Can Make It Fit... (Season 13 Retrospective)

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Over six months after recording our episode on The Seeds of Doom, Anthony, Julie, and Reilly make a return to talking about Doctor Who with our Season 13 retrospective!

Join us as we approach the season with our usual blend of qualitative and quantitative measures and questions from our friends on social media. Along the way, we touch upon the amazing (yes, hello Terror of the Zygons and The Brain of Morbius), questionable creative choices (looking at you Planet of Evil), the disappointments (the phasing out of UNIT), and, of course, we ask the ultimate question of “who will get the Dickie this season?”

It’s our first regular episode as a trio, so make sure that you check out the All-New Watchers in the Fourth Dimension!™

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3j9BGOs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3W8BttB)
Dazed and Confused (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lrIW6p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FMu1wJ)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Steve Miller Band: Ultimate Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HK46bX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YtKiQ5)

Bonus Episode 28: A Good Carburetor is What Life’s All About (Tribute to Don and Phantom of the Paradise)

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In what is probably our saddest bonus episode yet, we say goodbye to our fallen comrade Don. Join us as the three of us give our own tributes to him and read some of the absolutely tremendous tributes that came in from our listeners. We also discuss the movie Phantom of the Paradise – a film that Don truly loved. He spent a significant amount of time trying (and failing) to find a connection to Doctor Who so that we could cover it on the podcast - what better way to pay tribute to our friend than to discuss it?

If you would like to watch the movie with us, you can find it for rent on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3RHFaH9), as well as on physical media through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3PmxxnZ) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/44R2t4t). The soundtrack can be found on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3rxhlqR).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Great North (USA – Hulu: http://www.hulu.com | UK – Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.co.uk)
Carrie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46vzHY2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tbVqGa)
Dressed to Kill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RFVbgY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PDU4vx)
Scarface (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rnyMdz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46uoAyQ)
Mission: Impossible (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46r2vRF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RxfFbA)
Bugsy Malone (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46rAZUa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EXAXrc)
The Muppet Movie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tdpqSh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45douKN)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3LHD1aO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46atcdp)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z8yU28 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z5Nffp)
The Love Boat – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EXmifW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tdIobl)
Shock Treatment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46t7Gk1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tkIE8c)
Suspiria (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3REUYdN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EWMmrf)
National Lampoon’s Class Reunion (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48xzh5d | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3t37pFV)
Star Trek: Voyager (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/454yS7y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46y8Cnj)
The Critic – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4699SNS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LGT88B)
Faust: A Tragedy, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ZC2acC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ZxLGST)
The Phantom of the Opera, by Gaston Leroux (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46a4aeH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/454Ayhm)
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, by Mary Shelley (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/45pLCqo | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QTLPgW)
The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46odCLH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46of3K5)
Daft Punk – Random Access Memories (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3LFm68x | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/466cufx)
Three Dog Night – The Complete Hit Singles (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3RDViJL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EVAUw5)
Carpenters – Gold: Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/455SKah | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RDgAXO)
Barbra Streisand – The Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PVGUvf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48A3dO8)
Alice Cooper – The Best of: Mascara and Monsters (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46bTsnS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EWTgNl)
KISS – The Best of: KISSWORLD (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EWScJl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EVYRU3)
Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/46vhPfQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48pz5oG)
Warren Zevon – The Best of: A Normal Quiet Life (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3t9uwPo | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PzmiHM)
Phil Spector – The Essential (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/466bbNF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PTAXyS)
Led Zeppelin – Mothership (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3teyWVa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ruNGia)

Episode 104: Scorby-Dorby-Doo! (The Seeds of Doom)

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

No attempt at a witty blurb for this one. It’s our last ever episode with Don, as we discuss The Seeds of Doom.

Recorded eight months before release, this one was put on hold when our friend and partner-in-crime Don unexpectedly passed away just five days after our recording session. The time is now right for its release. We think that it’s among our best episodes, and we hope you’ll enjoy listening to it just as much as we enjoyed talking about it!

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Avengers – Complete Collection (TV show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
The Thing from Another World (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XrU62p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aOAQPT)
The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rC8t10 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DsBVbM)
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FZV1bK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vo0fcn)
Creepshow (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fSlpf2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yoSLJ3)
The Day of the Triffids (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pmlCKq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aYmFaZ)
James Bond – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Batman Begins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iJ9uim | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oR7t7s)
Little Shop of Horrors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/451asfd | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/450PfSK)
Parks and Recreation: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oJVkS0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BqSJzI)
Metal Machine Music, by Lou Reed (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sUlcP1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/46pfVO9)

Bonus Episode 27: Udderly Ridiculous (Blackadder)

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We have a cunning plan!

Back in December, Julie polled the three other Watchers on what British comedy she should give a try over the holiday period – the answer was unanimous: Blackadder.

Fast forward a few months. We were on hiatus, following the loss of our co-host, Don. We started talking about making our comeback, and decided to do start with something to test out the new dynamic among the three of us. Rather than do some Doctor Who, we chose something that we could get away with not releasing if it didn’t work out, and the decision was made to talk about Blackadder.

The fortunate thing is that we were so happy with our discussion that we decided to edit it into a bonus episode and release it for you all to hear!

If you would like to watch along with us, the entirety of Blackadder is available to watch on both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get it on DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/30sMUnN) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
The New Statesman (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WGS7qn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C3UqDS)
The Very Best of Bottom (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EFc3wz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Rqic7s)
The Young Ones (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Zl66OM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LsOiLP)
Love Actually (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VLbV5F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3W87stn)
Bridget Jones’s Diary (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/45SwUIM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RmPh40)
Four Weddings and a Funeral (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3uCCxtB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3HrmCG3)
Notting Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/45RIjIB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4692fq4)
Downton Abbey Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PJgpZX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45Z0nAH)
Ocean’s Eleven (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EInlAg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RivDWW)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Jaws (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3y2U9kT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39EeZxl)
Captain Ron (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PG4coJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45S0o9n)
A Bit of Fry and Laurie: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rfLXgq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PoLhxq)
House: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xSZPfB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oq1xSC)

Episode 103: Do Not Steal Employees’ Limbs (The Brain of Morbius)

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

After over seven months since it was originally recorded, we finally bring you our episode in which we discuss the canon-busting story that The Brain of Morbius! Recorded before our brother Don passed away, we truly believe that this is one of our best episodes to date, featuring some absolutely spectacular conversation, and really does mark a special way for us to come back from a long hiatus.

Join us as we talk about our dislikes of the Time Lords, while Don espouses his appreciation for brains in jars, Reilly expresses his affection for Condo (even advocating for a Big Finish Condo spin-off!), Anthony appreciates how theatrical this story is, and Julie develops a true love of the Sisterhood of Karn. Of course, no discussion of this story would be complete without talking about the implications of the Doctor/Morbius mind-battle...

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Mary Shelley – Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/45pLCqo | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QTLPgW)
H. Rider Haggard – She, a History of Adventure (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3YSEWhX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45Gn5gs)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z8yU28 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z5Nffp)
Hot Fuzz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Uj9pZM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hHvhXw)
Mean Girls (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Oduhrf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PdBTeI)
Life of Brian (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OrjEm5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EEb6nr)
Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
The Brain that Wouldn’t Die (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ORQkpV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3OUvHcE)
Robot Monster (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OUr0Q9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3qOnDSG)
Forbidden Planet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3W8myzp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Yva4U2)
King Kong (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L6Pnb0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DdU5BC)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ziWDtt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2WmHjxJ)

Bonus Episode 26: £5 to be a Groundling! (The Re-Launch Live Show)

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It’s a special bonus episode, as we mark our return from a seven-month hiatus! Join us for the podcast version of our recent “state of the podcast” LIVE show, in which we discuss what we’ve all been up to during our hiatus (spoiler: fezzes are involved for one of us!) and what’s coming up for the show, before we open up for an “ask us anything” session with questions submitted by those who were watching live!

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Phantom of the Paradise (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PmxxnZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44R2t4t)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z8yU28 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z5Nffp)
Doctor Who and the Pescatons (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Po0m3x | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3R5SWmS)
Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3f4jq7F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3syfBL6)
Vault of Horror (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3R5Td9o | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45AN9d9)
Hell Drivers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L8Vo8i | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Epnt7i)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Sex Education (http://www.netflix.com)
Ncuti Gatwa in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (https://bit.ly/3qTMnZR)
David Tennant and Sir Patrick Stewart in Hamlet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PpAGnb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3r2wdNB)
Doctor Who Am I? (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L8Vvke | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45WqGXK)
The Great (http://www.hulu.com)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeS5WY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gqxe9O)
Big Finish – The Ratings War (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3sEtDy5)
Dan Jones – The Templars (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/45x750L | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3r1R7MQ)

You can find the unedited original version of this on YouTube (https://bit.ly/3R7mlwY)

Podcast Announcement

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:31:37 -0500

Anthony makes a very brief statement with some extremely sad podcast news.

Episode 102: That Sounds Like a Doctor Who Problem (The Android Invasion)

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers have all been replaced by doppelgangers as we tackle The Android Invasion! With a script written by everyone’s favourite hack, Terry Nation, it’s a chance for everyone to play one of the most fun games around – Terry Nation Bingo! We also say goodbye to a much-loved character, as well as to another one that’s loved by everyone except Julie. You can’t win ‘em all!

Along the way, Reilly can’t help but think of the Conspiracies episode of Community, Anthony gets frustrated over Barry Letts’ overuse of CSO (yes, again), Julie draws unfortunate parallels with The Dominators, and Don thinks he found a reference to Tom Lehrer. The entire team tries to figure out a way to make the whole thing with Crayford’s missing-but-not-missing eye work.

If you would like to watch along with us, this entire season is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). For those who prefer to watch using physical media, this one can be bought on DVD as a standalone release from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3ZrQwjY) or as part of the UNIT Files box set from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3IOMNY4).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Avengers – Complete Collection (TV show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Men in Black (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PP6lMk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vr3VeP)
The League of Gentlemen: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wT1WxW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rhSra3)
The Prisoner (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vcfd4A | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Snqy3i)
The Six Million Dollar Man: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3XrNQRJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QBQJwU)
Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZczFaG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C1UTpM)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Tom Lehrer – We’ll All Go Together When We Go (YouTube: https://youtu.be/frAEmhqdLFs)

Episode 101: Geometrically Swole (Pyramids of Mars)

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, we’re tackling a fan favourite. Coming in at the 7th best Doctor Who serial of all time in Doctor Who Magazine’s 2009 Mighty 200 Poll and at 8th in their 2013 50th Anniversary Poll, it’s safe to say that Pyramids of Mars has an excellent reputation… but will the Watchers agree?

Along the way, Anthony talks of childhood head-canon, Julie gets increasingly concerned with the number of shoulder-rubs-of-death™, Don admires Marcus’ cheekbones, and Reilly gets excited about the return of the country yokel trope. The entire team try to figure out how a female character could potentially fit into the story.

If you would like to watch along with us, this entire season is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). For those who prefer to watch using physical media, this one can be bought from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3IeXqTJ) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3WBoBfP).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Mummy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DzrnLc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FdXpxM)
Stargate: SG-1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gf61WZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ucNX8i)
Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ibGySW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YZ7ki5)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
The Marx Brothers Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G5YpCQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jGaw1U)
The Addams Family: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Xpaalv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vqdlGf)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
ABBA Gold: The Videos (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CdXFdM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WZmr9B)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
The Mandalorian (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Legend of the Hidden Temple (YouTube: https://youtu.be/pHdHFKom1zs)
The Castle, by Franz Kafka (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Vyca2R | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jGaO9c)
Chariots of the Gods, by Erich von Daniken (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DD9rx4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DGzD9Z)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)

Episode 100: Wait, Not Like That! (Planet of Evil)

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We’re off to the edges of the known universe in a quest for a new power source, as we discuss Planet of Evil! And, oh dear! Season 13 started SO WELL last episode, and (spoilers) goes downhill SO quickly this time around. Le sigh. At least the music’s on point this time around…

Along the way, Julie declares a strong dislike for all men whose names start with the letter “s”; Don explains why if he could re-make any Doctor Who story, it would be this one; Reilly expresses concerns over the mismatch between the sets and the tone; and something went wrong with Anthony’s original recording, and he had to overdub almost all of his dialogue, much like the jungle scenes in this story. The entire team spends the entire episode absolutely slating this serial.

If you would like to watch along with us, this entire season is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). For those who prefer to watch using physical media, this one can be bought from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3uZeg0X) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3HIdbCc).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Complete Bagpuss (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WnnQX2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jddafb)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Planet of the Vampires (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lT9y0M | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G7zxdg)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Forbidden Planet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3W8myzp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Yva4U2)
Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3j9BGOs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3W8BttB)
The Outer Limits: The Complete Original Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hxh965 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PBZlTV)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
The Neverending Story (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hwLxgX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hzHyA8)
Steve Miller Band: Ultimate Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HK46bX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3YtKiQ5)
Strange of Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jeyJMr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ht4p0p)

Bonus Episode 25: Jesus Wants You to Have My Baby (Lost at Christmas)

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s that special time of the year where we bring you the present of our annual holiday bonus episode! This year, Julie twisted everyone else’s arm into a romantic drama featuring such Doctor Who alumni as Caitlin Blackwood, Sylvester McCoy, and (of course) Frazer Hines! That’s right, we’re discussing a small-budget Christmas film called Lost at Christmas.

Along the way, Anthony finds himself wishing that the film was shorter, Julie struggles with the passage of time, Reilly fixates on Quentin Tarantino, and Don proposes a sequel: Found at Christmas. The entire crew relentlessly makes fun of the (surprisingly good) drone shots…

If you would like to watch along with us, this film is available to stream from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VO7LJY) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3UOxiBJ).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Sleepless in Seattle (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HnVwQb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Fh8QD5)
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bp6UYg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FIxn5m)
Love Actually (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VLbV5F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3W87stn)
Four Weddings and a Funeral (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3uCCxtB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3HrmCG3)
Once (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3YdwSHR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3HlQ28x)
The Thing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pe2VZ3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G188JE)
Newheart: The Complete 1980s Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iN9BfH)
The Room (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BN60SS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kV6VtY)
The Hateful Eight (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpQRL4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Pje5H3)
Say Anything (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HI2sb9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UVnFBm)
Red Dwarf: Series 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iRkkWC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VP8yKX)
Doctor Who: Besieged (YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Jy4xMyZJG8)

Episode 99: Grinch Noses (Terror of the Zygons)

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We kick Season 13 off with Terror of the Zygons, and we’re off to the Scottish Highlands, where the Brigadier wears a kilt, Benton returns, the Doctor wears a Glengarry, Sarah has stuff to do, and Harry gets shot… wait, did Julie write this one!? Maybe not, but this one seems right up her alley! Join us we discuss what is undoubtedly an extremely strong start to the season!

Along the way, Don marvels at Broton’s pettiness, Reilly finds relief at Sarah getting some characterization again, Anthony reveals his very strong feelings about Jim Carrey, and Julie has some very strong feelings about the Zygons’ relationship with the Skarasen. The entire team talk about how much they’ve missed Dougie Camfield’s direction.

If you would like to watch along with us, this entire season is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). For those who prefer to watch using physical media, this one can be bought from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3jaFAGO) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3PzaXqy).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

‘Allo ‘Allo: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B6Feag | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3F30WNy)
The Mutations (The Freakmaker) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VvKYT5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VtEhRF)
The Avengers – Complete Collection (tv show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VvVrOC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iyInt4)
Life of Brian (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OrjEm5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EEb6nr)
The Forsyte Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3h0sQlt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3P0p1ck)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hPClB0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39hGzwz)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Dr Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Fo2LWJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gVjE1L)
Friday the 13th Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zhuW6p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gKUHFA)
eXistenZ (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3F18a4C | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3F38KPo)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Evil Dead 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EYepq8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Vs8Dnu)
Die Hard: 5 Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xna8Yv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vmg6XX)
Star Trek: First Contact (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ERKTSM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iyIrZQ)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ipkR1w | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iCrVb9)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Peacemaker (HBO Max: http://www.hbomax.com)

Episode 98: Styre Over Substance (Season 12 Retrospective)

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Another season down, and so it’s time for us to look back on the entirety of Season 12 in our now-customary end-of-season retrospective! Once again, we examine the season through our usual blend of awards, a recap of our scores and metrics, and questions from some of our friends from social media.

Along the way, Reilly and Julie clash over whether or not the Scientific Reform Society make for good villains, Anthony continues to express amazement at Terry Nation writing a stone-cold classic, and Don questions how fully formed Harry is as a character. The entire team are united in their opinion of the true star of the season (and yes, it’s exactly who you think).

If you would like to watch along with us, this entire season is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). The entirety of Season 12 can also be found in a lovely Blu Ray boxset from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RWV2md) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3d5ZO1N).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Naked Gun Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Om80cD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Ok2qaq)
Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)

Bonus Episode 24: Lizard-Skinning Vogan-Worshippers (Big Finish - Return of the Cybermen)

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Anthony and Julie are joined by friend-of-the-podcast R. Alan Siler for this season’s side-step into the realms of audio. This time around, we have chosen to do something a little different – rather than focus on an original audio story, we discuss Return of the Cybermen, which is based on an earlier script for Revenge, and was released as part of Big Finish’s Lost Stories range.

Along the way, Julie rages at some of the casting choices, Anthony struggles with Stevenson’s accent, and Alan has strong feelings about the glitter gun, comparing it to a glam rock stage prop! As you would expect, all three discuss the pros-and-cons of recasting much beloved characters such as Sarah Jane Smith and Harry Sullivan.

If you would like to listen along with us, this audio play is available from the Big Finish website (https://bit.ly/3E5JAz1)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeS5WY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gqxe9O)
Rex: The Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3QpaIP7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MYy8Yt)
Colonel Bogey March (YouTube: https://youtu.be/QuVYS4uw0as)
Other Big Finish audios:
- The Sarah Jane Smith range (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3A9q1EW)
- The Lost Stories range (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3GftXrA)
- Sword of Orion (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3ErrCbG)
- Lady Christina (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3g7qGjk)
- The Scorchies (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3TxdPVe)

Links to Alan's other podcasts:

Alan's Record Bin (https://spoti.fi/3Etk2NT)
Doctor Who A(uton) to Z(ygon) (https://spoti.fi/3Az6XjV)
Earth Station Trek (https://bit.ly/3AaVzug)
Modern Musicology (https://bit.ly/3EpXCNx)

Episode 97: Shoulder Rub of Death (Revenge of the Cybermen)

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Just like that, we’ve reached the end of Tom Baker’s first season with Revenge of the Cybermen. And oh boy, is this one a doozy. Could this possibly be the worst Cybermen story to date? Well, obviously, you’ll have to listen to this podcast episode to find out what we think in Shoulder Rub of Death!

Along the way, Anthony fights the urge to nitpick every single element of the story, Don expresses his intense dislike of this version of the Cybermen, Julie wonders where she can get herself the sonic vibrator that’s mentioned in the story, and Reilly is exasperated by what could only be described as “the world’s smallest shoot-out.” The entire team talks about Harry Sullivan being an imbecile (because of course we do!)

If you would like to watch along with us, this serial is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). It can also be found on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3fB8fn2) or as part of a boxset with Silver Nemesis from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3hceKgC). The entirety of Season 12 can also be found in a lovely Blu Ray boxset from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RWV2md) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3d5ZO1N).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
Planet of the Vampires (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lT9y0M | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G7zxdg)
The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rC8t10 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DsBVbM)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Sapphire and Steel (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zOacTZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3TZB0J3)

Bonus Episode 23: On Behalf of the Rubber Bats (Scars of Dracula and Carry On Screaming)

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Watchers in the FEAR Dimension returns for a second year, as we bring you our bonus Halloween special, in which we discuss two Doctor Who-related horror films. This year, we talk about Hammer Horror’s Scars of Dracula (featuring Patrick Troughton) and the Carry On franchise’s Carry On Screaming (featuring Jon Pertwee). Join us as we discuss the serious and the silly in these two films, from vomiting bats to scientists with strange accents to Patrick Troughton’s monobrow to goth girls, and to Christopher Lee just being Christopher Lee.

Along the way, Reilly gets to once again try his hand as moderator, Don tries to out-do Anthony’s encyclopedic knowledge of Doctor Who actors, Anthony gets pedantic, and Julie does her music thing (no surprises there). The entire crew discuss some of the actors from these movies that are in our Doctor Who-viewing future!

If you would like to watch along with us, these films are available to purchase at the links below:

Scars of Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TCBt3R | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DzdsEY)
Carry On – The Complete Collection (inc. Carry On Screaming) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B4mBRL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg5IgF)

Intro and Outro Music Credit: What If John Carpenter Did a Doctor Who Theme?, by George C. Music (YouTube: https://youtu.be/CPzulODLeD8)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rC8t10 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DsBVbM)
Quatermass and the Pit (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kW0x5y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3h1BtZK)
Friday the 13th Collection(Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zhuW6p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gKUHFA)
Halloween (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iM1n4C | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iL0Obj)
The Avengers – Complete Collection (tv show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Lord of the Rings (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FucnNC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3llVpsV)
Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gMrzhd | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3TUcf13)
Police Academy: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3U0czL2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3W5sIks)
Universal Classic Monsters – 30 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Dap8ga | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fbz2pR)
Hammer Horror Films:
- Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3f4jq7F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3syfBL6)
- The Brides of Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Ddirtx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DaW4Fp)
- Dracula: Prince of Darkness (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DutdvZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gOtwKo)
- Dracula A.D. 1972 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sx2Ekx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gMehS9)
- The Vampire Lovers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TCP8aN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Wg6tIC)
- The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Dxj0A2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Na51mS)
- The Mummy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DzrnLc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FdXpxM)
- The Curse of Frankenstein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DeoiPD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3SDIPme)

Episode 96: Sausage Fest of the Daleks (Genesis of the Daleks)

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

And so we get to another truly legendary story of the Tom Baker-era – Genesis of the Daleks. Will the Watchers love this as much as fandom-as-a-whole does, or will the giant clam prove to be just too much? Will the Davros/Nyder pairing be as I C O N I C as expected? And will Julie ever get over the new Production Team’s aversion to women and, as a result, how this serial becomes Sausage Fest of the Daleks?

Along the way, Don gets defensive over his favourite cliffhanger, Julie nerds out on Dudders’ music choices for this serial, Reilly muses on Nyder’s motivation, and Anthony laments the prototype Daleks not looking very prototype-y. The entire team talks about how badly Sarah Jane is treated (yet again) over the course of the serial.

If you would like to watch along with us, this serial is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). It can also be found on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3CP0MYY) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3yZ0NIX). The entirety of Season 12 can also be found in a lovely Blu Ray boxset from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RWV2md) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3d5ZO1N).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3TqusTz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3CWlc2n)
G. Wells’ Things to Come (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VU9CgP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3eRuapE)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3b6zlwm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3njJrzW)
Leprechaun: The Complete Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CUF3yT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DnAoHr)
Silent Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gtccu4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gxbs76)
Dr Strangelove (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/387PP6b | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3keQnwo)
The Princess Bride (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3q9lf45 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35BhlHS)
Lord of the Rings (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FucnNC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3llVpsV)
Manhattan (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gwnsGb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3shfq6q)
Big Finish – I, Davros (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3sjxaOE)

Bonus Episode 22: Panda Salad Bar (The Abominable Snowmen Animation)

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for a surprise bonus episode drop! The entire gang is getting together to discuss the recent animation of Season 5’s The Abominable Snowmen. So many questions – have Big Finish Creative finally fixed the problem of super long arms? Will the Archer-style animation work with the Yeti? And will animation turn a tedious, padded story into anything other than a tedious, padded story?

Along the way, Don puts himself in the shoes of the real Yeti, Julie enthuses over the way the animation handled Padmasambhava (aka Panda Salad Bar), Anthony gets highly critical of how the Yeti are animated, and Reilly feels some nostalgia for the Loose Cannon reconstructions. The entire crew find themselves appreciating the character models of the Tibetan Monks.

If you would like to watch along with us, this serial not yet available for streaming, but be found on DVD and Blu Ray from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3gbdZE3) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3EJT4lt).

If you’d like to listen to our original thoughts from when we first discussed the reconstructed version of this serial, you can hear them in our 45th Episode, Chonkers of the Himalayas (https://bit.ly/3MAv2LQ).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Archer: The Complete Season One (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3stMDNr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32puwNH)
Clutch Cargo: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3VwNf0Y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3s4bjKR)
Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)

Episode 95: Big Giant Shiny Metal Balls (The Sontaran Experiment)

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We’re heading down to a deserted far future Earth, where a baked potato is evaluating a small group of humans for… well… apparently, an invasion… but it seems to be more for plain old sadism. Maybe. Anyway, in this episode we’re discussing The Sontaran Experiment!

Along the way, Reilly once again gets disgusted by the tongue movements of a Sontaran, Anthony asks how these humans totally missed Nerva being in orbit, Julie desires a Doctor Who serial written by Bob Barker and Dean Martin, and Don comes up with new theories about Styre’s motives. The entire team ponders how everything going on with this deserted Earth seems to be happening in the same extremely small geographic area!

If you would like to watch along with us, this serial is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). It can also be found on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3CH2VXZ) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3Ci5Jtl). The entirety of Season 12 can also be found in a lovely Blu Ray boxset from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RWV2md) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3d5ZO1N).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Planet of the Apes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/35xdTl2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iWbYcK)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bvp4Fy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lofajC)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The Simpsons – The Complete Fifth Season (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EqUm4I | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3edayMy)
Creepshow (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fSlpf2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yoSLJ3)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com)
Sparks – Balls (YouTube: https://youtu.be/sfKnnkkM-LQ)

Episode 94: Bad Buggies Go Boom Boom (The Ark in Space)

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Fourth Doctor era begins properly as we head off into the far future for The Ark in Space! It’s the first story Produced by the legendary Phillip Hinchcliffe, meaning that the iconic Hinchcliffe/Holmes production team is now fully in place, and they're taking us to a space station in the far future where the future of humanity is at stake – what could possibly go wrong? Aside from the somewhat notorious bubble-wrap SFX, of course…

Along the way, Julie questions Sarah’s use of an oil lamp vs. a torch, Reilly draws parallels to the work of David Cronenburg, Anthony leans into British stereotypes, and Don imagines Harry Sullivan being played by Hugh Laurie. The entire team discusses how amazing and atmospheric the sets are, proving that brightly lit sets can work well!

If you would like to watch along with us, this serial is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). It can also be found on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3UyCTwS) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3BGifm7). The entirety of Season 12 can also be found in a lovely Blu Ray boxset from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RWV2md) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3d5ZO1N).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Ring (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3LT0Efv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xNotPQ)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
The A Team: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iM3cPy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lY7ipI)
Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Complete Tales of the Unexpected (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SpoCS1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3S9Znmt)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
A Fish Called Wanda (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xO7VYF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3k6eXA5)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Stephen King’s IT (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DUf9h7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LCchHk)
Strangers With Candy: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3UA9TVv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Rcv4Kq)
The Fly (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sXqJ1T | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xn9jPp)
Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
Aliens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3r0GUN9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BI3GhS)
BBC Quatermass Serials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ikWJJP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ip5UZA)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Starship Troopers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3StYMf3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3UAlhRl)
Die Hard: 5 Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xna8Yv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vmg6XX)
The Pick-Up Artist (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3LDYUX6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3S27ukV)
Doctor Who: The Ghosts of N-Space (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xOCoFo | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Sup15a)

Episode 93: The Doctor Does a Drive-By (Robot)

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s that point of our journey where we finally have reached the legendary Tom Baker, as we kick-off his era with Robot! But will his debut live up to expectations? We also say a final “goodbye” to Producer Barry Letts and his love of bad CSO, and former Script Editor Terrance Dicks signs-off with the script. Listen in as we re-tread some of the UNIT-era tropes to welcome our new Doctor!

Along the way, Don admires the Brigadier’s snark, Reilly talks about the jarring use of videotape for location shooting, Julie accuses Anthony of worrying too much, and Anthony in turn accuses her of sounding like his mother. The entire crew talks about how terrible the SRS are at thinking through their nefarious plans.

If you would like to watch along with us, this serial is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). It can also be found on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3eybMl7) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3d9aJHX). The entirety of Season 12 can also be found in a lovely Blu Ray boxset from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RWV2md) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3d5ZO1N).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Oliver! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fc7bmv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fTSFzd)
Carry On – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B4mBRL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg5IgF)
Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n59Z7F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BTWU7n)
Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3bkGT2n | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oJTI9D)
Doctor Who: The Complete Specials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3eIXzlG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B7hIt5)
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L0mRaZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RwFXru)
King Kong (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L6Pnb0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DdU5BC)
The Avengers: Complete Series 2 + Surviving Series 1 Episodes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30tIwVC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BT6K9v)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Softly Softly Task Force: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3qqmnkL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Bsgqu4)
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Qy04o1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3U191Jc)
To The Manor Born: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3qoa093 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3eGJnJS)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3R2nXp6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3bJII8M)
The Complete Black Books (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3eEVtCZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3eIXT3S)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Planet of the Apes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/35xdTl2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iWbYcK)
Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Sanford and Son: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Qz8QSK)
Saturday Night Live – Old Glory Insurance (YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4Gh_IcK8UM)

Episode 92: The Shatner of Doctor Who (Third Doctor Retrospective)

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We’re back to stretch out the Pertwee era for just one more episode, as our good friend R. Alan Siler joins the show to interview our regular cast about the entirety of the Pertwee era – the good, the bad, and the outright Masterful! Join us as we meander through a conversation about the joys of Delgado and UNIT, the best supporting characters, the pitfalls of bad CSO and overuse of synthesizers, and a dissection of the development of the Third Doctor.

Along the way, Don ponders whether the Master cooked fish in the UNIT microwave, Anthony asks whether anyone on the Production Team actually knew any women, Julie manages to avoid mentioning Benton while the crew talk about UNIT (until prompted, at least), Alan draws parallels between the development of the Third and Twelfth Doctors, and Reilly issues a plea for Pertwee’s interview of Shatner to be re-uploaded to the internet. The crew once again wraps things up with a game of snog, marry, exterminate – with hilarious consequences!

Alan can also be found in the following places:

Modern Musicology Podcast (https://bit.ly/3CA33c1)
Earth Station Trek Podcast (https://bit.ly/3KsflFA)
Kozmic Press (https://kozmicpress.com/)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Martin Scorsese’s After Hours (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wBacVY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QWdiMa)
The X Files: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oR88FY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BqRkZY)
Family Guy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AtKMuf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pLwxMz)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Big Finish’s Peladon boxset (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3KvEu1Z)

Credit for the cover art goes to Andy Lambert.

Bonus Episode 21: This Shouty Scottish Man (Big Finish - Sympathy for the Devil)

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Anthony and Julie get together for our Season 11 Big Finish bonus episode, as they are off to Hong Kong in an alternative universe to discuss Sympathy for the Devil from the Doctor Who: Unbound range! This episode was recorded before the news broke of the sad passing of David Warner, and is dedicated to his memory. He was an amazing actor, and will be missed by so, so many people. Our thoughts continue to be with his friends and family.

Along the way, Julie finds herself thinking that there’s something more to the Buddhist Abbott than meets the eye (or ear?), and Anthony wonders what happened to the other mind parasites that arrived on Earth in the regular Doctor Who universe. They both try to make sense of which of the Master’s plots would’ve happened without the Doctor stopping what happened in The Mind of Evil.

If you would like to listen along with us, you can find this story at BigFinish.com (https://bit.ly/3A7iK7O).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Russell T. Davies’ Casanova (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3QxCvwi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3RdYicz)
Torchwood: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3T4OYcE | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3dHX1vR)
Casablanca (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3dHNK70 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pwEzJ2)
Bulletproof Monk (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3dLmpk0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QBeuVd)
The Rolling Stones’ Sympathy for the Devil (YouTube: https://youtu.be/GgnClrx8N2k)
Further appearances of David Warner as the Unbound Doctor:
- Doctor Who Unbound: Masters of War (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3K8o1Rd)
- The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 3: The Unbound Universe (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3QFEtuE)
- The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 4: Ruler of the Universe (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3K4sHri)
- The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 5: Buried Memories (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3dJDwmv)
- The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 6: Lost in Translation (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3ABcmax)
- The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 7: Blood and Steel (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3CnCmrf)
- Bernice Summerfield: The Story So Far, Vol. 2 (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3pBnXje)
The other Doctor Who Unbound stories:
- Auld Mortality (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3PJJxNu)
- Full Fathom Five (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3QCSyZT)
- He Jests at Scars (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3c2IZV7)
- Deadline (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3CitYsJ)
- Exile (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3c6VfUp)
- A Storm of Angels (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3QxBV1A)
- Doctor of War 1: Genesis (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3QEQ9O8)
- Doctor of War 2: Destiny (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3SXYoGV)

Episode 91: Self-Indulgent and Unnecessary (Season 11 Retrospective)

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Once again, we have reached the end of another season, so join us as we look back on the entirety of Season 11. From the highs of Benton punching a General in Invasion of the Dinosaurs, to the lows of… well, the entirety of The Monster of Peladon, we talk about it all with our usual blend of awards, a look back on our metrics and scores from the season, and questions from our social media followers. It’s definitely an interesting one – but what about this season is particularly “Self-Indulgent and Unnecessary?”

Along the way, Julie continues her Benton love, Reilly explains why John Dearth as Lupton is the Best Supporting Actor, Anthony does his best Neska impression (and is still somehow does a better job of conveying emotion than Jenny Laird), and Don confesses his bizarre love of the cliffhanger from Part Three of Death to the Daleks. The entire crew continue to express their disdain for the twelve-and-a-half minute chase scene from Planet of the Spiders.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Munsters: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zUF8kT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3QHwhK1)
The Beverly Hillbillies: The Complete Seasons 1-5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3diqADM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3JS0oMq)

Episode 90: Cloudy with a Chance of Metebelis (Planet of the Spiders)

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers return to Metebelis III as they exasperatedly take on the final Pertwee serial with Planet of the Spiders. Complete with a former salesman plotting revenge through the accumulation of power while at a Buddhist retreat (wut?) and a mindlessly self-indulgent chase scene, is this the story that will finally break the Watchers (or just Reilly)?

Along the way, Anthony struggles to make sense of the Spiders’ power structure, Julie picks up on one particular element inspiring a major device for 2008’s Series 4 episode Turn Left, Don rages at the brazen attempt to add to canon for no good reason, and Reilly finds Lupton’s plan so utterly baffling. The entire crew despairs over the mindless self-indulgence that is the Part Two chase scene.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3bkGT2n | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oJTI9D)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh)
Hot Fuzz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Uj9pZM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hHvhXw)
Men in Black (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PP6lMk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vr3VeP)
The IT Crowd: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jn6p7V | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n55Q3y)
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Netflix: https://www.netflix.com)
Dumbo (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vtBpJr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vqimQ8)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
The Flintstones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YA03 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3poISY2)
Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zJtkTr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3JeVJEh)
Songs of Innocence and of Experience, by William Blake (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PZe5ve | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ByvjeV)
The Iliad, by Homer (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z4xPbO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3paJMY8)
The Odyssey, by Homer (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Xp1mMD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jdNQ60)
Chewits Monster (YouTube: https://youtu.be/bg92hFmIDuc)
The Best of SNL’s Stefon (YouTube: https://youtu.be/A94ktjmgZvM)
Welcome to Night Vale (https://welcometonightvale.com)

Episode 89: Peladon? More Like Peladon’t! (The Monster of Peladon)

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0500

We’re heading back to Peladon for the penultimate serial of the Pertwee era, where a new painfully unassertive monarch has to deal with an uppity religious advisor, rumours of their God being unhappy, difficulty with members of the Galactic Federation, and a minor miner rebellion thrown in for good effect. All stretched out to six episodes, rather than four! Dear god. At least it’ll make for an entertaining conversation!

Along the way, Reilly theorizes that the Doctor deliberately dressed in green, as he was expecting to see Alpha Centauri again, Julie is delighted that someone is finally calling out the Doctor on his incessant name-dropping, Don does his best Alpha Centauri impression, and Anthony finds himself wishing that this was an out-and-out comedy. The entire team discusses how absolutely bonkers Ettis is as a character.

If you would like to watch along with us, this serial is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). It can also be found on DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3PbaeLp) and Amazon UK as part of the “Peladon Tales” box set (https://amzn.to/3JB19cg).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Mean Girls (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Oduhrf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PdBTeI)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
Life of Brian (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OrjEm5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EEb6nr)
Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3s4Nen1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3r7yuEx)
Thundercats: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IGnVzo | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yBLmp2)
The Holy Mountain (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AU6aeg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3o4Yfmv)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Mungo Jerry: The Definitive Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3uUbkTM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aFA0Z5)
Big Finish’s additional Peladon stories:

- The Bride of Peladon (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3yLBLvL)
- The Prisoner of Peladon (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3OcaSqs)
- Peladon (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3ATvwst)

Episode 88: The C-Team Daleks (Death to the Daleks)

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Terry Nation is BACK with Death to the Daleks, so we have to discuss it in our latest podcast episode, The C-Team Daleks, in which we attempt to answer the ultimate question – “Is Terry Nation taking the piss?” Additional questions asked include “why can’t he write for women?” and “is this bad, or is this good?” Listen in to hear us fail to definitively answer any of these questions!

During the episode, Julie questions the choice of musical theme for the Daleks, Anthony appreciates Michael Briant’s moments of enjoyably heavy-handed direction, Reilly discovers that he’s only grossed out by visuals and not sound, and Don compares Terry Nation to a toy collector. The entire team debates the existence of a character called Jack (#JusticeForJack).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Mystery Science Theater 3000 – The Essentials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NqZRTi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DbPUo5)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3R2nXp6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3bJII8M)
Return to the Planet of the Apes – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3P09Uyn)
Legends of the Hidden Temple (YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ZXJ43ii1Wo)
Double Dare (Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com)
Global Guts (Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com)
MK Ultra (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra)

Episode 87: Hot Dino on Dino Action (Invasion of the Dinosaurs)

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Kklak! It’s the Annual Malcolm Hulke Lizard Extravaganza®, as we bang-a-gong for the children of the revolution as we take on T. Rexes in Invasion of the Dinosaurs! The Doctor and Sarah return to London, only to be confronted by a conspiracy to which almost everyone is involved, and some of Ray Harryhausen’s cast-offs. Ah well, you can’t win ‘em all.

Over the course of the episode, Reilly explains his suspicions on how Spielberg may have approached this as the low water mark for the effects of Jurassic Park, Anthony compares the colour and the black & white versions of Part One, Don theorises that Benton is the only sane member of UNIT at this point, and Julie is happy that Benton is finally allowed to have some tea. The entire crew take turns at comparing deserted London to various horror movies.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Terry Nation’s Survivors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ih2Vm1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xYgMUQ)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Jurassic Park (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3x3z6hQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rk2JIj)
The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rC8t10 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DsBVbM)
28 Days Later (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Hy5MDi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3N36SrS)
Night of the Living Dead (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/39Cal38 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3OkNPuR)
Psycho (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3m6ZgKH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m5sPMB)
Godzilla – the Showa Era Films (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fjnk8q | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hoScYa)
Ray Harryhausen: The Ultimate 7 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E0Fgj8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Gfn0Ep)
The Tick: The Entire Series! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3N4NPO2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3OrRUNp)
Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Jaws (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3y2U9kT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39EeZxl)
Clash of the Titans (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3mX8U2a | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n1LI30)
T. Rex: The Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3QpaIP7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MYy8Yt)

Episode 86: Absolute Rubeish (The Time Warrior)

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s a fresh start as we kick off Season 11 with Robert Holmes’ excellent The Time Warrior, in which we say “hello!” to both the legendary Sarah Jane Smith and the iconic monsters known as the Sontarans! Add into the mix some comedy Saxons, some pathetic Normans, and plenty of sci-fi elements, and we’re onto a winner. Maybe. You’ll have to listen to find out what we actually think of this one!

Over the course of the episode, Anthony finds himself amused by Lynx not knowing what a woman is, Don finds himself thinking of ways to add more suspense to the plot, Julie complains at the length of time it takes to get a woman on screen (9 mins and 34 seconds), and Reilly questions some of the directing. The entire crew find themselves once again questioning the Brigadier’s sanity.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Moonbase 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xdCVRm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm13Fv)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Emmerdale Farm – Vol. 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MxJ3Jk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yRbSMH)
Out of the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FUDTEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aHZ4LA)
Paul Temple: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Mf3j1h | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MiJ1UT)
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DfBEKR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35e47UV)
The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xgj3x2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GLB6y0)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Nmhl2O | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3MfWYmr)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Westworld: Seasons 1-3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tfdZX3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GOvXoT)
Iron Man (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PWdNWy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xdEJtC)
Mythbusters: Collection 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GKJzSh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/394SEsw)
The Best of Benny Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lUOM17 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg6w5k)
The A Team: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iM3cPy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lY7ipI)
Army of Darkness (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/38LVZwy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3NgBtTK)
The Swiss Family Robinson (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GURWL1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/391NfTl)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4P30y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5ong6)
The Three Stooges: The Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Mbal7v | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Mm1AHv)
The Mandalorian/The Book of Boba Fett (Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com)
Carl von Clauswitz - On War (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Nk26ai | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PYnx2w)

Episode 85: Terry Nation Bingo Card (Season 10 Retrospective)

Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for another season retrospective, as we look back on the entirety of Season 10! And what a season it’s been – all three Doctors, an attempt at a 12-part Dalek epic, giant maggots in an abandoned mine in South Wales, and some dishrags. Well, that last one shows that you can’t win ‘em all! Still, the Pertwee era is absolutely flying by – we can’t believe that we’ve only got one more season to go!

Over the course of the episode, Julie riles against all forms of bureaucracy, Don tries to sneak in a Big Finish reference into the awards, Anthony gets mad about CSO, and Reilly figures out the optimal drink and monster pairing. Finally, the entire crew contemplate a potential Blake’s 7 spin-off of the podcast.

If you would like to watch along with us, the whole season is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). It can also be found on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Jon Pertwee Season Four from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3i0hs5V) and The Collection: Season 10 from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3MGUyP8)

As promised in the episode, our Terry Nation bingo card can be found on Facebook (https://bit.ly/3sRfIBX) and Instagram (https://bit.ly/3G4nwWl).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Frozen (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lPzNEV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lChXoo)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Batman: The Complete Television Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BY7Yka | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jcz0g0)
Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
The Odd Couple: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3LIo3P2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wFYf0q)
Emmerdale Farm – Vol. 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MxJ3Jk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yRbSMH)
Letterkenny – Seasons 1-9 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G57hIu | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3a490BQ)

Bonus Episode 20: Kinderhorror (Big Finish - The Scorchies)

Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s time for a bonus episode, in which all four of us are joined by our good friend Naomi (aka @thewhovian_gal on Instagram), as we discuss the Season 10-adjacent Big Finish adventure The Scorchies! Join us as we talk about one of the most weird and bonkers stories to date! Oh, and did we mention that this is Don’s first Big Finish experience? Because it’s Don’s first Big Finish experience!

Along the way, Don focuses on Scorchies’ the absurdly dark back story, Naomi and Julie bond over their mutual love of Sergeant Benton (and dislike of Captain Yates), Reilly questions the mechanics behind the reversal of reversing the polarity of the neutron flow, and Anthony embarrassingly confuses two of his co-hosts. The entire crew try to figure out which Scorchie is which, and which ones are their favourites (and Reilly gets a little upset at Julie’s omission of Cool Cat).

If you would like to listen along with us, you can find this story at BigFinish.com (https://bit.ly/37Os0Uo).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Muppet Show: Seasons 1-3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FHjjrk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/38u22Wj)
Babe (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wa8fzY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LdW7lC)
The Clangers: Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/332oBPv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3K5xVCz)
Delia Smith – Ultimate Delia (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3L6ZbA0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/38qzsVO)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/39eNnhT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Le1C3Q)
Muppet Babies: Time to Play! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3k6VYWv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3o219Z1)
The Best of Crank Yankers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Lc6Ih1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PobY4g)
Dazed and Confused (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lrIW6p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FMu1wJ)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)
Nine Inch Nails – Broken (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FKDFQH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LaHSOt)
Blue Peter – 2005 Doctor Who Special (YouTube: https://youtu.be/lbEhvutf80M)
Sparks – My Baby’s Taking Me Home (YouTube: https://youtu.be/OAez4VsSQXs)
Further appearances of the Scorchies:
- Jago & Litefoot - The Wax Princess (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3PieNnv)
- Jago & Litefoot - Encore of the Scorchies (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3wqgN4G)
- Iris Wildthyme - Comeback of the Scorchies (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3PmAxPl)
- Torchwood - Broken (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3LcIXW6)

Episode 84: At Last, Welsh Teeth! (The Green Death)

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, we’re off to the valleys to fight against greedy corporations, green slime, and giant maggots, for the most Welsh Doctor Who story of all time, as we discuss the one and only The Green Death! Join us as we talk stereotypes, hippies, and charismatic computers, and (with sorrow) say goodbye to a companion that we have really grown to love.

Over the course of the episode, Anthony brings out the Welsh side of his heritage, Don imagines a version of this story where BOSS was a computerized version of Tobias Vaughn, Julie finds herself disappointed at seeing the Brigadier in a suit, and Reilly wonders whether the loudness of the Doctor’s plaid killed the giant fly. The entire crew fall in love with the Doctor’s various disguises in this serial.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get this serial on a Special Edition DVD from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3OVomZE) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3y3PAXT). It can also be found on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Jon Pertwee Season Four from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3i0hs5V) and The Collection: Season 10 from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3MGUyP8)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Global Conspiracy (Daily Motion: https://dai.ly/x7ytycw)

That Mitchell and Webb Look – Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vpIhXf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AWo10k)
BBC Quatermass Serials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ikWJJP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ip5UZA)

Prometheus (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3w0yes6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LDuPGs)
The Very Best of Badfinger (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3LAw35a | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/38CO4kN)
Chopin Complete Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/38KNWzy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3stuO0n)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3s5ESMA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ktUohj)
Ultimate Wagner: The Essential Masterpieces (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3y5yJE7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/38MuXoB)

Episode 83: Terry Nation’s Greatest Hits (Planet of the Daleks)

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s Terry Nation’s Greatest Hits as we discuss Planet of the Daleks – a story where he appears to have put all of his favourite past plot points in a hat, drawn them out at random, and attempted to make a coherent story out of the results! Join us as we keep track of the TerryTropes and discuss, among other things, whether or not this makes for a good story.

Over the course of the episode, Reilly expresses the opinion that this is one of the most disgusting Doctor Who serials we’ve covered to date, Julie gets excited about woodwind, Anthony tries to argue that there is a reasonable (albeit poorly represented) connection with Frontier in Space, and Don digs out Terry Nation’s original titles for each individual episode. The entire cast discuss how frustrating Vaber’s general anger issues are.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get the Special Edition on DVD as part of the Dalek War boxset from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3iVzJBS) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3JYvUaW). It can also be found on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Jon Pertwee Season Four from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3i0hs5V) and The Collection: Season 10 from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3MGUyP8)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
Doomwatch (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jmkouC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G89SBg)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Two Ronnies: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rMeJCw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xN8txY)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4P30y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5ong6)
Life of Brian (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3OrjEm5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EEb6nr)
A Fish Called Wanda (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xO7VYF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3k6eXA5)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Outlander: Seasons 1-5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lYgGJB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lWL077)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
West Side Story (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rMkMaf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3OyDzzj)

Episode 82: Too Dumb to Live (Frontier in Space)

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

This episode, we go on a tour of the galaxy’s finest jail cells, featuring appearances from the Master! Ogrons! A few Daleks! Draconians! And future humanity’s most dictatorial regime to date! It’s a rather grim vision of the future in Frontier in Space! Join us as we keep track of the number of times that the Doctor and Jo are incarcerated, and generally despair at how so many people *on both sides* repeatedly ignore what they’re trying to say.

Over the course of the episode, Don advances his theories about the Third Doctor’s anecdotes being most nonsense, Anthony denies the possibility that General Williams could be his future descendant, Julie praises Jo’s choice of (sensible) outfit, and Reilly dreams of seeing the Ogron version of The Office! The entire crew find themselves enamoured with the world building presented in the story.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get the Special Edition on DVD as part of the Dalek War boxset from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3iVzJBS) or from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3JYvUaW). It can also be found on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Jon Pertwee Season Four from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3i0hs5V) and The Collection: Season 10 from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3MGUyP8)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Battlestar Galactica – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YZzJtQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vqmHS9)
Planet of the Apes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/35xdTl2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iWbYcK)
2001: A Space Odyssey (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BYyaef | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DWG34s)
That Mitchell and Webb Look – Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vpIhXf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AWo10k)
This is Spinal Tap (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ye4MOs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3j9zkg1)
Soylent Green (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3LG6r6J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iY6VIZ)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bvp4Fy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lofajC)
The Office – The Complete Series [US Version] (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30ETjwn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pdhmg4)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JX2A4F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35wGdnA)
Jurassic Park (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3x3z6hQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rk2JIj)

Episode 81: Googly Eyes on Socks (Carnival of Monsters)

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s an unusually low-key story for the Pertwee era, as we handle the classic dual menace of bureaucracy and sock puppets in Carnival of Monsters! Join us as we talk budget serials, grey worlds, Holmesian double acts, monster cameos, and the Doctor’s long-awaited return to regular space-and-time adventuring!

Over the course of the episode, Anthony finds himself alone in appreciating the bureaucrats of the serial, Julie continues to find herself please with the direction of the scores this season, Reilly enthuses over the monster design, and Don dreams of re-editing the entire serial. The entire crew find themselves disappointed at the general lack of monsters promised by the story’s title.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get the Special Edition on DVD as a standalone release from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3LfFg2i) or as part of the Revisitations 2 box set Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3JYHOSp). It can also be found on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Jon Pertwee Season Four from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3i0hs5V) and The Collection: Season 10 from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3MGUyP8)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Mystery Science Theater 3000 – The Essentials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NqZRTi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DbPUo5)
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FZV1bK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vo0fcn)
The IT Crowd: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jn6p7V | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n55Q3y)
What We Do in the Shadows – Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IJaE7N | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhR8AV)
Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
The Magic Show with Doug Henning (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3qCQdmM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3JPSLFO)
Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
Godzilla – the Showa Era Films (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fjnk8q | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hoScYa)
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DfBEKR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35e47UV)
Magical Mystery Tour (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wDPiWU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35eeS9D)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Pearly Kings and Queens (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearly_Kings_and_Queens)

Episode 80: Doctor Who and the Other Two (The Three Doctors)

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We’re kicking off Season 10 of Doctor Who in style as our two past stars of the show, Patrick Troughton and William Hartnell, team up with Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor to defeat a truly galactic threat in The Three Doctors! Join us as we talk about this truly special union, the impact it has on our current cast, and whether or not the Brigadier goes a bit bonkers as a result of this serial…

Over the course of the episode, Don ponders whether this serial was sponsored by Clearasil, Reilly re-envisions the fight between the Doctor and Omega as a WWE smackdown-type event, Anthony talks about the fan theory of Season 6B, and Julie finds herself appalled at the prospect of a romantic liaison between her beloved Jamie and Jo. The entire crew discusses whether the Brigadier and Sergeant Benton now count as full-blown companions after travelling in the TARDIS this serial.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get the Special Edition on DVD as a standalone release from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3I82Qfx) or as part of the Revisitations 3 box set Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3MKSXrr). It can also be found on Blu Ray as part of The Collection: Jon Pertwee Season Four from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3i0hs5V) and The Collection: Season 10 from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3MGUyP8)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Sea Devils Soundtrack (YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wx9yAnXdVos)
Color Out of Space (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3qmg3eL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Jk1HCI)
Ghostbusters (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3J9Ad2T | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Kynmr8)
The Pink Panther (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3018fEY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSvPkh)
Gremlins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tK7VW8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/34CPpXh)
Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Hesiod’s Theogony and Works & Days (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BiNSS3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gJ1RXH)

Episode 79: The James Bond Approach (Season 9 Retrospective)

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension Season 9 Retrospective Extravaganza! Join us as we look back on the entirety of Jon Pertwee’s third season, with our usual blend of qualitative awards, quantitative measures, and questions from social media!

Over the course of the episode, Julie finds herself longing for the day that Doctor Who gives us a good pirate story, Don talks about Dudley getting his groove back, Anthony finds the best use of a quarry in the show so far, and Reilly draws parallels between The Master and eating ice cream (yes, seriously!). The entire crew discusses how this season is the season where the Third Doctor finally reaches the point where he’s immensely fun and likeable.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Clangers: Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/332oBPv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3K5xVCz)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)

Bonus Episode 19: Waiting for Littmann (Big Finish - Operation: Hellfire)

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s our Season 9 Big Finish bonus episode, as Anthony and Julie are joined by Reilly for his first Big Finish experience with a tale featuring spycraft, Nazis, and the occult as we discuss Operation: Hellfire, from The Third Doctor Adventures, Volume 6.

Along the way, Julie gets frustrated at Jo’s inability to adequately go undercover, Reilly realizes that he’s a prime candidate for occult sacrifice, and Anthony once again expresses his distaste for the phrase “wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey.” All three of us have a robust discussion on how awful the Time Lords are, and particularly the one that appears in this story.

If you would like to listen along with us, you can find this story as part of The Third Doctor Adventures, Volume 6 box set (along with Poison of the Daleks) at BigFinish.com (https://bit.ly/3og7fWq).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Avengers – Complete Collection (tv show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
Indiana Jones – The Complete Collection (inc. Raiders of the Lost Ark) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4YBbU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQ3BIs)
The Witcher (Netflix: http://www.netflix.com)
Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3IVKZZU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rq3gsq)
The Uncanny Valley Effect (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley)

Episode 78: Time Ram, Thank You Ma’am! (The Time Monster)

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It’s another season finale as everyone’s favourite moustache-twirling renegade Time Lord returns to unleash the power of Kronos on the universe. Oh, and cause a headache for everyone across the fandom the destruction of Atlantis for the third(?) time. Join us as we discuss what is possibly the thirstiest Doctor Who story to date in The Time Monster!

Over the course of the episode, Julie appreciates Ruth’s upfront-and-centre feminism, Don expresses his horror over the new TARDIS set, Reilly talks about the Master’s love of old administrators, and Anthony ponders whether Dudders upped his game to avoid being permanently replaced. The entire crew question the wisdom of the design of the Doctor’s rather phallic time detector…

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get it on DVD as a standalone release from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3GYlsy5) and as part of the Myths & Legends box set from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3HKZJKY).

To hear our prior thoughts on The House That Dripped Blood, check out our Halloween 2021 Bonus Episode, “The Devil Was Huge in the 1970s” (https://bit.ly/3gXV10G)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Eddie Izzard – Dress to Kill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Jr0Yzh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rMLOPb)
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FZV1bK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vo0fcn)
The Best of Benny Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lUOM17 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg6w5k)
Avengers: Endgame (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JooSvr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uMpC9O)
Supernatural: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gEOx6K | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GMTzc6)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
This is Spinal Tap (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ye4MOs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3j9zkg1)
The House That Dripped Blood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3m5MKLJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3b8JI2F)
Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
The Essential Kenny Loggins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JqsLzQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Bhcj25)
Late Platonic Dialogues (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/369EJQh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rKaZln)
Hesiod’s Theogony and Works & Days (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BiNSS3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gJ1RXH)
JSTOR (http://www.jstor.com)

Episode 77: Flagrant Abuse of Paisley (The Mutants)

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We’re heading off-world for the second time in a season... What is this, the Troughton era!? Actually, no! The Doctor’s just off on another bizarre mission for the Time Lords to help a poor, oppressed species evolve into superbeings because… reasons? Well, whatever the reasons may be, we’ll be talking about them, as we discuss The Mutants!

Over the course of the episode, Anthony plays historian (again), Julie gets offended by the term “munt,” Reilly espouses his admiration for the direction, and Don ponders alternate casting with Matt Berry as Varan. The entire crew ponder the question of whether or not there are women on Solos, and if not, how the Solonians reproduce...

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get it on physical media from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3IPnrGg) and from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/343iWJl).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Alf Collection: Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3mKVB5q | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3na3PnV)
Futurama – Season 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Charlie’s Angels – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/34fhP98 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32KZ11a)
Conan: The Complete Quest (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3s4N5jt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rb4don)
Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3s4Nen1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3r7yuEx)
The Fly (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sXqJ1T | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xn9jPp)
Citizen Kane (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3o9YRYD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/34iW9ZV)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)
Stargate: SG-1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gf61WZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ucNX8i)
Xanadu (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rUIdNK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G75n8x)
The Monkees – Headquarters (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3s03iq0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rZivYt)
Midnight Oil – Essential Oils (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3o6qUZ6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3u9nM2a)
The Best of SNL’s Stefon (YouTube: https://youtu.be/A94ktjmgZvM)

If you’re unfamiliar with Apartheid, the Wikipedia article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apartheid) is a good place to start reading up on the extremely oppressive policy that was in place thanks to the white minority government of South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s.

For the chronology of the universe (including humanity), according to Doctor Who: http://www.doctorwhochronology.com/homepageold/drwhoold/intro.htm

Episode 76: Rise of the Moustache Brigade (The Sea Devils)

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Silurians are back, but in aquatic form! And disappointingly called Sea Devils and not Sealurians, because someone decided that they wanted to avoid further scientific inaccuracies. Disappointment over the name of the creatures aside, we spend the episode discussing The Sea Devils - a rollicking adventure that also includes everyone's favourite bearded Time Lord renegade, as well as some jaunts with the Royal Navy. What fun!

Over the course of the episode, Julie praises the fine Naval beards on display, Anthony overuses nautical puns (much to the chagrin of the rest of the team), Don takes note of the amount of food consumed in this serial, and Reilly pinpoints the moment that the Third Doctor becomes “cool.” The entire team takes note of Jo’s outfit and ponder the question of style vs. dry cleaning bills.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get it on physical media from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3K2jWgN) and from Amazon UK as part of the “Beneath the Surface” box set (https://amzn.to/3fkZbyJ).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (BBC version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FmWsj0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/34MgpDv)
Hot Fuzz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Uj9pZM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hHvhXw)
Tenet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fcqAmr | Amazon UK: )
The Incredibles (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/31hO1HL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pILNL1)
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jtKa0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EdmvZX)
The Clangers: Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/332oBPv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3K5xVCz)
Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/34J74fB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3K2ZLPV)
Happy Days: Seasons 1-6 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3K27yO1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GllZdR)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Super Sentai Zyuranger (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/33sUq3L | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fl5DFX)
Dr Strangelove (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/387PP6b | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3keQnwo)
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/337GImZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GmCR3L)
Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hPClB0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39hGzwz)
The Silence of the Lambs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/34MglUh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FnEc93)
The Village People – In the Navy (YouTube: https://youtu.be/nmGuy0jievs)

Episode 75: Arcturus Shot First! (The Curse of Peladon)

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

We’re off to an alien planet for the first time in Season 9, in The Curse of Peladon, as we head to Peladon, where there’s a bit of a kerfuffle on whether or not the planet should join the Galactic Federation. We talk politics, giant green phalluses, obvious villains not being that villainous, and the continually evolving kinder, gentler Third Doctor!

Over the course of the episode, Don expresses his love for Arcturus (the most metal-looking creature to date in the show), Julie finds Jo’s sneezes adorable, Reilly gets excited over model shots, and Anthony once again wonders if Jo realizes that she’s bearding for Yates. The entire crew find themselves loving the nostalgic notes of the serial.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get it on physical media from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/34fOrQ7) and Amazon UK as part of the “Peladon Tales” box set (https://amzn.to/3JB19cg).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The League of Gentlemen: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wT1WxW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rhSra3)
The Alf Collection: Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3mKVB5q | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3na3PnV)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FM9XtN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32zijGQ)
The Incredibles (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/31hO1HL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pILNL1)
South Park: The Complete Tenth Season (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sPyp9L | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pJksbn)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
The League of Gentlemen: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wT1WxW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rhSra3)
The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Wandavision (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FOzLVU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3qDblIQ)

Bonus Episode 18: Full-On Chumbley (Galaxy 4 Animation)

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

For a very special bonus episode, we are joined by our friends Diana and Jenn from the Doctor Who: On the Rocks podcast as we jump back to the Hartnell-era to discuss the recent animation of Galaxy 4! Taking a best of both worlds approach from our two shows, we kick off the episode by discussing the Penderyn “Celt” whisky, Anthony talks about the story’s journey from being lost to animation, we launch into a robust discussion about the animation, re-rate the story, and make the all-important determination of whether the story is “neat or not?”

Along the way, Anthony feels pride in the Welsh half of his heritage, Diana expresses her love of Steven’s sass, Reilly tries to annoy Don through his viewing preferences for the animation, Julie fixates on Steven’s floofy hair, Don gets nostalgic for non-synth music, and Jenn compares the Doctor to the Quaker Oats man. We all find ourselves disappointed in the design of all the humanoid characters.

Since not everyone may be interested in hearing us talk whisky, here are the segment timestamps for this episode:

Intro: 00:21
Whisky of the Week (Penderyn “Celt”): 2:57
Galaxy 4 Background Information: 16:14
Galaxy 4 Animation Discussion: 19:40
Ratings: 53:17
Is it Neat?: 59:24

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the animation on DVD and Blu Ray from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3ekEFOl) and Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3mu1AeO). At the time of the release of this podcast episode, the animation is not yet available to stream.

If you’d like to listen to our original thoughts from when we first discussed the reconstructed version of this serial, you can hear them in our 20th Episode, A Fascist Version of Dusty Springfield.

You can find our friends from Doctor Who: On the Rocks on Podbean (https://mediaontherockspod.podbean.com/), or wherever you like to get your podcasts.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Office – The Complete Series [US Version] (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30ETjwn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pdhmg4)
Spider-Man 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FphjD3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/33Va8EY)
Attack on Titan: Season One (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FuBn79 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3H6jxb0)
Archer: The Complete Season One (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3stMDNr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32puwNH)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Knightmare – Series 1, Episode 1 (YouTube: https://youtu.be/eU5pdZOA9vc)
Doctor Who: The Myth Makers Fan Animation (“Stick Figure Animation”) (YouTube: https://youtu.be/EUej_hzRKw4)
Star Wars and Marvel Animations (Disney+: disneyplus.com)
Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z9Jiqz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vrt9sg)
The Complete Robot, by Isaac Asimov (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3yT9rrd | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3H6KtqZ)
Resident Evil Village (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sw8a8m | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GZvS0G)
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3yWEhzi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3HoBlyr)

Episode 74: Slight Moment of the Daleks (Day of the Daleks)

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

It’s guerillas, gorillas, and Daleks, as we kick off Season 9 with Day of the Daleks - a tale of peace conferences, dystopian futures, and bootstrap paradoxes. Will this be the season where the Third Doctor finally comes into his own, or will we continue to struggle with his bad attitude? And will the Production Team finally give poor Jo something to do again!?

Over the course of the episode, Julie sets a new record for losing her patience with the lads, Anthony redefines UNIT’s remit, Don goes above and beyond on the assignment and watches two versions of the story, and Reilly espouses his “Law of the Conservation of Dickery.” The entire team discuss their delight at how much improved the Doctor is after Season 8 – but will it continue?

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get it on physical media from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3GuIJrt) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3DH92ZB).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oFZvOi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pNHsoy)
The Box of Delights (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bel7Wj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3koLaUv)
The Persuaders!: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rRP103 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pMZp6Q)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
The Hunger Games (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lTdui1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yg0705)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3b6zlwm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3njJrzW)
Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)
The A Team: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iM3cPy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lY7ipI)
Doctor Who in 10 Seconds: Season 9 (YouTube: https://youtu.be/h_ydlsrAgD0)

Bonus Episode 17: Who‘s Who and Did Horton Hear Him? (2021 Musical Holiday Special)

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Following the precedent set last year, the Watchers once again gather for a special holiday episode in which they discuss a few Doctor Who-related musical “classics.” Once again guided by our very own Don, we kick things off with Jon Pertwee’s spoken word masterpiece “Who is the Doctor?” Next, we follow that up with “Who’s Who?” by Roberta Tovey (aka Suzie Who from the Dalek movies), before wrapping it all up with the Delaware version of the Doctor Who theme. Halp.

You can find the tracks at the following links:

Jon Pertwee – Who is the Doctor? (YouTube: https://youtu.be/hr757sFsIiI)
Roberta Tovey – Who’s Who? (YouTube: https://youtu.be/In8YcOTjbWQ)
Doctor Who Theme – Delaware Version (YouTube: https://youtu.be/KDTuUe3o7ko)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XrQQnH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G22W8n)
William Shatner – The Transformed Man (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/31QzT8k | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ELW5is)
William Shatner & Ben Folds – Has Been (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30kA8Is | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3dKALhz)
Peter Frampton – Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DNfYof | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pMi4j8)
William Shatner – Mr. Tambourine Man (YouTube: https://youtu.be/XmCi_-9Shhg)
William Shatner – Common People (YouTube: https://youtu.be/ainyK6fXku0)
Tom Baker – Common People (YouTube: https://youtu.be/mSR6CQrrB_w)
Pink Floyd – On The Run (YouTube: https://youtu.be/2sUyk5zSbhM)
Little Jimmy Osmond – Long Haired Lover From Liverpool (YouTube: https://youtu.be/X_Ybe1lihNA)

Episode 73: Peace Through Chicken in Our Time (Season 8 Retrospective)

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

We’re finding it tough to believe that we’re already done with another season! And what a Masterful one Season 8 has been. Literally full of the Master! With that in mind, it’s time for our customary season retrospective, as we look back on the height of the UNIT Family™, Roger Delgado’s superb turn as everyone’s favourite villainous Time Lord, and even a long-awaited jaunt away from Earth!

During the episode, Anthony confesses his love of Mr Chinn (Legend of Politics) and his chicken drumstick, Julie steadily loses patience with Anthony’s nonsense, Don aligns his musical opinions to those of Julie, and Reilly finds himself growing increasingly frustrated with the amount of gunfights. The entire team find themselves more united than ever before in their opinions of a full season.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

King Crimson – In the Wake of Poseidon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AoFLkO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ApKoec)
Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB)
House: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xSZPfB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oq1xSC)
The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rC8t10 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DsBVbM)
Wandavision (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
The Complete Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EHSRgz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AoUA7V)
Bill Filer, UNIT Operative (YouTube: https://youtu.be/JCgTHYm-boU)

Bonus Episode 16: I Blame Tumblr (Big Finish - The Doll of Death)

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Anthony and Julie are joined by JM Casey from the Chrononauts podcast as they tackle the Season 9-adjacent Big Finish story, The Doll of Death from The Companion Chronicles range!

Over the course of the episode, Julie gets mad at Jo for having a date arranged with Captain Yates, JM questions established fan wisdom about the Doctor, Jo, and Yates, while Anthony ponders the use of ginger biscuits as an innuendo. The entire team ponders the effectiveness of the entire of the central concept of a parallel timestream where time runs backwards.

If you would like to list along with us, you can find the story available for download through the Big Finish website (https://bit.ly/3FORI6z).

JM can be found on the Chrononauts podcast, available from Anchor.fm (https://anchor.fm/chrononauts), or from wherever you like to get your podcasts.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Red Dwarf III (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3l96TQ5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32kdT5V)
Time’s Arrow, by Martin Amis (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DTv4ZW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3r6ay4Q)
Enigma - The Return to Innocence (YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rk_sAHh9s08)

Episode 72: The Yokels of Death (The Dæmons)

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

It’s a classic tale of occult shenanigans in a small South West England village as the Master dresses up as a vicar, Benton finds himself an on-screen admirer, the Doctor goes hard on the science-vs-magic debate, and Jo is (for some bizarre reason) willing to sacrifice herself for him, even though he’s awful to her for the whole story. It can only be Season 8’s finale, The Dæmons!

During the episode, Julie’s love of Benton reaches a whole new level, Reilly espouses his admiration for Professor Horner, Don accuses the show of trying to have its cake and eat it, and Anthony gets his occult on. We also all discuss how a Sergeant Benton & Miss Hawthorne spin-off would be absolutely perfect.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US and Britbox UK. If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can also get it on physical media from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/30BXetP) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3kX9VXz).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The White Witch of Devil’s End (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nzSKwP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3cyAz4s)
The Pink Panther Strikes Again (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oQ563v | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3CNuuvL)
The Princess Diaries (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CC5as8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3x6Z5D8)
Witchfinder General (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DGxPhd | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kUzwjG)
Rick and Morty – Season 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z594w3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3x6c73K)
Best of Ancient Aliens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CbcN9E | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G8BBBA)
Battlestar Galactica – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YZzJtQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vqmHS9)
Batman Returns (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nzCR9G | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3qZtqT1)
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FZV1bK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vo0fcn)
Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Cz1M1d | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3HEJP5q)
Black Sabbath – Paranoid (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FzzkhL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DFqdeM)
The Devil Rides Out, by Dennis Wheatley (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DBDrZX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nCrluo)
Chariots of the Gods, by Erich von Daniken (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DD9rx4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DGzD9Z)
No More Dead Dogs, by Gordon Kormon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3cN8A17 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kVlRJg)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)
How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30GFMEG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/30C0SUx)
The Rolling Stones – Sympathy for the Devil (YouTube: https://youtu.be/GgnClrx8N2k)
The Tokens – The Lion Sleeps Tonight (YouTube: https://youtu.be/OQlByoPdG6c)
Leeroy Jenkins (YouTube: https://youtu.be/mLyOj_QD4a4)

Bonus Episode 15: Up the Kilt! (The Evil of the Daleks Animation)

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Anthony, Don, Julie, and Reilly are joined by friend-of-the-podcast Alan Siler as they return to the Troughton-era to discuss the recently released animation of The Evil of the Daleks in this bonus episode, Up the Kilt!

Over the course of the episode, the team looks at the animation style, its suitability as a substitute for the missing episodes, and whether they’d watch it again. Along the way, Reilly stokes controversy by revealing that he watched the colour version(!), Julie gets to re-ignite her love for Jamie, Alan spots all the Easter Eggs, Anthony finds himself excited by the animation of the Daleks’ eyestalks, and Don tries to figure out the most convoluted method possible of watching this serial.

If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the animation available on physical media through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3EKAmqH) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/31qvN6B). At the time of publication, this animation is available to stream in the US via AMC+ (https://www.amcplus.com), but is not yet available to stream in the UK.

If you’d like to listen to our original thoughts from when we first discussed the reconstructed version of this serial, you can hear them in our 42nd Episode, Dalek in a Dumbwaiter.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Muppet Babies: Time to Play! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3k6VYWv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3o219Z1)
Doctor Who – The Macra Terror animation (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lXCBQQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C06pC5)
Doctor Who – The Faceless Ones animation (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30BtVYh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3E1VNDz)
Doctor Who – The Web of Fear animation (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DfOffK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ajABMd)
Doctor Who – Scream of the Shalka (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3mLwYpn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GLmHBL)
Children of Time: The Companions of Doctor Who (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lQ2OAW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aJuYr5)

Alan can be found at the following locations:

Earth Station Trek (https://earthstationtrek.podbean.com/)
Modern Musicology (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw)
Kozmic Press (https://kozmicpress.com/)

Episode 71: Hot Colony Mud Wrestling (Colony in Space)

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

We’re on alien planet for the first time since The Krotons! It’s corporations vs. colonizers, with an ancient weapon of mass destruction in the background! Oh, and since its Season 8, the Master shows up, in disguise. Sort of. Whatever. It’s one of the less-loved serials of the season in Colony in Space!

During the episode, Reilly gets his lawyer on, Julie gets frustrated at the role given to Jo (or, rather, lack of role), Anthony discusses the sunk cost fallacy and its relevance to this serial, and Don has never been so happy to see a quarry. We all contemplate this serial's similarities to the very earliest serials in Doctor Who.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US and Britbox UK. If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can get it on physical media from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3GOA7wG) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3q9hAFp).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Zardoz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZVt04O | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3o1ABqS)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Firefly (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tvpaZ8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3eYHhRY)
The Pink Panther (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3018fEY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSvPkh)
Blazing Saddles (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z1Eeok | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5G9Ac)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZZff56 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mMBmEM)
Deadpool (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3qcmHEX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kdHapb)
The Island of Dr Moreau, by H.G. Wells (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wk7xyt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wtirSI)
Sunk cost fallacy (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunk_cost#Fallacy_effect)

Bonus Episode 14: The Devil Was Huge in the 70s (The Omen and The House That Dripped Blood)

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

It’s a seasonal bonus episode of Watchers in the FEAR Dimension, as Reilly rallies the crew to discuss two classic horror films featuring stars from Doctor Who – The Omen (featuring Patrick Troughton) and the Amicus anthology The House That Dripped Blood (featuring Jon Pertwee and Peter Cushing).

Along the way, Julie plays true to type as “the musical one” and expresses a love for scores by Jerry Goldsmith, Don struggles to understand how so many men could fall in love with a non-so-attractive waxwork, Anthony talks about goofy-looking vampires, and Reilly does his best Cryptkeeper impression. The entire crew discuss whether Pertwee could ever be cast as a vampire in a non-comedic way.

If you would like to watch along with us, The Omen is available from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3EbmBBl), Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3pxryjF), and to stream in the US on AMC+ (http://www.amcplus.com) and in the UK on Disney+ (http://www.disneyplus.co.uk). The House that Dripped Blood is also available from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3m5MKLJ), Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3b8JI2F), and to stream in the US on Fandor (http://www.fandor.com) and in the UK on Shudder (http://www.shudder.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Exorcist (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vBsBjI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XGCQGU)
Rosemary’s Baby (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E6Rmaq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vC2SHV)
The Mephisto Waltz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vEYCaz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vB1jd2)
Hot Fuzz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vC2eKv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C85mAb)
Freakazoid! Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EeUbGF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3b4xI2m)
Psycho (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3m6ZgKH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m5sPMB)
The Curse of Frankenstein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3px7hL8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3GfDhZZ)
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jtKa0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EdmvZX)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Catweazle: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jueY0Z | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2ZhAbnY)
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
Big Finish: The Macros (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3puN1JX)
David Warner in Big Finish (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3nl83Iz)
Geoffrey Bayldon in Big Finish (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3CaoUUD)

The opening and closing theme is “What if John Carpenter Did a Doctor Who Theme?” by GeorgeCMusic on YouTube (https://youtu.be/CPzulODLeD8).

Episode 70: That Goldmember Look (The Claws of Axos)

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Watchers calling Earth... Request immediate listening… Watchers calling Earth… it’s a new episode of Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! And this episode, we’re discussing the most psychedelic, the most glam story so far, as we tangle with The Claws of Axos!

During the episode, Anthony takes pity on the story’s comedy yokel, Reilly ponders the optimal distribution strategy for Axonite, Don questions the Master’s latest disguise, and Julie gets concerned about the way that classified information is handled. The whole team find themselves loving the incompetence and idiosyncrasies of the resident bureaucrat, Mr. Chinn!

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bvp4Fy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lofajC)
Halloween (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iM1n4C | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iL0Obj)
Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
Airplane (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Ysh2Pf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Br2iik)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Top of the Pops: 40th Anniversary (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YECPn9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Fw0lmV)

Bonus Episode 13: Our Chonky Bois (The Web of Fear - Episode 3 Animation)

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

It’s another bonus episode of Watchers in the Fourth Dimension, as the crew discusses the recent animation of The Web of Fear, Episode 3!

In our discussion, we ponder the key questions – what did we all think of the new animation style? Does it adequately fill the gap in the story? How does the animation compare to other releases? And would we want to see more of this animation style?

If you would like to watch along with us, this animation is sadly not yet available to stream. However, you can pick it up on The Web of Fear – Special Edition DVD, available from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DfOffK) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3ajABMd)

If you’d like to listen to our thoughts on the whole story, you can hear them in our 48th Episode, Chonkers 2: Electric Boogaloo, when we originally discussed this story.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Lord of the Rings (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FucnNC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3llVpsV)
Dire Straits – Money for Nothing (YouTube: https://youtu.be/wTP2RUD_cL0)

As usual, you can also follow us and interact with us on our social media accounts - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.

Episode 69: HAVOC Don‘t Come For Free (The Mind of Evil)

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Peace conferences! Lobotomy by alien brain parasite! Prison takeovers! Chemical missile theft! More disguises! It’s all in a day’s work for the UNIT folks, as we discuss The Master’s second outing on Doctor Who in The Mind of Evil.

Over the course of the episode, Reilly finds himself a new favourite member of the UNIT team, Julie plays Yates off against Benton, Anthony questions why UNIT are on security duty for a peace conference, and Don is pleased at the avoidance of the “horrible boss” trope. As a group, we discuss whether or not this serial displays racism towards the people of China.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Private Shulz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aq7uBs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uVykjL)
The X Files: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oR88FY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BqRkZY)
A Clockwork Orange (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lmFFWA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Brd2gm)
Batman Begins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iJ9uim | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oR7t7s)
Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
Parks and Recreation: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oJVkS0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BqSJzI)
Lord of the Rings (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FucnNC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3llVpsV)
Looney Tunes – The Platinum Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Aov8z7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nRkM7w)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx)
Bridge On the River Kwai (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WVn6zt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DmTtGH)
King Crimson – In the Wake of Poseidon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AoFLkO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ApKoec)
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Murder Ballads (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AoTNCQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mEc6z6)

Bonus Episode 12: Stupid Sexy Voord (”Doctor Who: The Early Years” Panel from DragonCon 2021)

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

It’s a bonus episode of Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! Recorded as a LIVE panel in conjunction with DragonCon’s Brittrack for DragonCon Goes Virtual 2021, we bring you our discussion on Doctor Who: The Early Years - a beginners’ guide to the first two Doctors, broken up into six episodes, much like many of the serials of the 1960s:

Episode 1: The Quest for Time – we discuss how New Series fans can discover the Classic Series, and some of the entry points into it.

Episode 2: The Changing Face of _______ – the Watchers sum up the personalities of first two Doctors and compare them to their modern successors.

Episode 3: The Children of Time – our panel discusses the role of the companions in early Doctor Who, how that role changes through the years, and once again, compares them to their modern successors.

Episode 4: The Evolution of the Daleks – it wouldn’t be Doctor Who without his greatest enemies! We look at their early appearances and discuss the phenomenon that was Dalekmania.

Episode 5: The Emergence of the Cybermen – with the Daleks being phased out, the show turned to a secondary “dominant” race of monsters. In this segment, we look back on their early appearances, and how the earliest Cybermen were brought back in the modern era.

Episode 6: The Recommendations of Rassilon – finally, we all provide some recommendations of highlights of the first two Doctors for newbies to the black & white era of Doctor.

Links to things mentioned in this episode:

Original video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/Yk5-MpEbQho
The BritTrack’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBritTrackatDragonCon
Our DragonCon 2020 panel on Missing Episodes: https://youtu.be/gBUvs6-m0WA
UCLAN’s Mission to the Unknown Remount: https://youtu.be/NW8yk-m5Ig8

Episode 68: The Daffodils of Death (Terror of the Autons)

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

We kick off an exceedingly Masterful new season of Doctor Who, as the one and only Robert Holmes is once again called in to helm another soft-reboot with Terror of the Autons! Join us as we discuss the introduction of one of the show’s iconic villains, the return of the Autons, and some of the most unnecessary special effects the show has seen to date!

During the episode, Don fixates on the digestive impact of eggs, Reilly ponders the increasingly antagonistic dynamics between the Brigadier and the Third Doctor, Julie confronts her fear of creepy dolls, and Anthony goes on a tangent about the rank structure of the British military. The whole crew find themselves concerned by the Doctor’s tempestuous attitude throughout this story.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US and Britbox UK. If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can get it on physical media from Amazon US as a standalone release (https://amzn.to/2XrV92b) and Amazon UK as part of the Mannequin Mania boxset (https://amzn.to/3lBeEh4).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Trek: Enterprise: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tSK7is | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tTgFsx)
The X Files: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3h5Y8Em | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n77nrt)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lE4UTb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EvtUEJ)
Best of Warner Bros.: Looney Tunes 50 Cartoon Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4IZxN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XscKXX)
Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hPClB0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39hGzwz)
Wandavision (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com)
The Complete Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3EHSRgz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AoUA7V)

Bonus Episode 11: When RPA Goes Wrong (Big Finish - Binary)

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this bonus episode, “When RPA Goes Wrong,” Anthony and Julie tackle Binary – a Companion Chronicle from Big Finish! This audio features the amazing Caroline John as Liz Shaw, as she battles to escape from a sentient computer that’s fallen into the hands of UNIT.

Join Anthony and Julie as they discuss this story, bringing up subjects as diverse as the ethics of sentient computers, luges, body horror, inhuman screeching, and whether the Doctor’s always right. Julie talks about her professional interaction with bots, and Anthony applies some historical methodology to the script. As usual, we’re highly complimentary of Big Finish’s soundscape (what else would you expect)!?!?

If you would like to listen along with us, this audio is available from bigfinish.com: (https://bit.ly/3B4byYE).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AXID93 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXeGGb)
Event Horizon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3D2w7XM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37VOIGA)
Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AVYXXB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ggiKtb)

Episode 67: Beeps, Boops, and Kazoos (Season 7 Retrospective)

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Wow! Another season down, and this one has been wrapped up so soon – so, naturally, we’re embarking on our now-obligatory season retrospective. Season 7 was the beginning of a new era for the show – new Doctor, Earthbound storylines, and the consistent involvement of UNIT. What do the Watchers think of this brave new era – does the change in format pay off, or is it just Quatermass in Doctor Who cosplay?

Along the way, Reilly feels a strong need to act on his MORAL DUTY, Julie finds a way to talk about Jamie (even though he’s not in this season), Anthony comes up with a way to turn the show into Sliders, and Don espouses his love for Professor Stahlman. The entire crew repeatedly slate the music from Doctor Who and the Silurians.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Marvel’s What If (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com/)
Quantum Leap: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VkD9pG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tfHY05)
Sliders: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tflT1w | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DZBSpF)
Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WXaVBy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tjWeEN)
The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jRIw88 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37HHEgt)
Quatermass II (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNnpvJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lZsL1v)
Quatermass and the Pit (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kW0x5y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3h1BtZK)
Kolchak: The Night Stalker: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WUfKvs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3h5CZdp)
The X Files: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3h5Y8Em | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n77nrt)
The Room (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BN60SS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kV6VtY)

Episode 66: Scr*w You Guys, I‘m Going Home (Inferno)

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

We’re turning into green werewolves and bringing on the apocalypse, as we tackle a much-loved Pertwee classic in the shape of the one-and-only Inferno! Will the team unanimously love this one, or as the season finale will it be true to form, consistent with the rest of the Season 7 seven-parters, with the Watchers split on their opinions?

Over the course of the episode, Julie ships Greg and Petra, Anthony ships Stahlman and the drillhead, Don complains about the return of his least favourite Doctor Who trope – the bad boss, and Reilly becomes obsessed with the prospect of green demons. The crew discuss the morality of not saving everyone’s parallel universe doppelgangers.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can get it on physical media from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2XUlvdl) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3koirNV).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Spies Like Us (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3yefqVw | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mrTJPp)
W.A.T. – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ypeMVr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Df1L4g)
Dr Strangelove (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/387PP6b | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3keQnwo)
Star Trek: The Original Series – Season 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/38a8G0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2WjWPdC)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ziWDtt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2WmHjxJ)
Chernobyl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gtrOuT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jfw9Uk)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeS5WY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gqxe9O)
John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gumkjz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jeiUTO)
Flubber (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3koS5LO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jdwt5E)
Ghostbusters II (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3mvmpHA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg03I2)
1984 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ychMUH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3sHpRzC)
Scooby Doo Where Are You – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeSMj2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zeqTFO)
This is Spinal Tap (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ye4MOs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3j9zkg1)
Verdi’s La Traviata (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sHdXG9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2WmilxY)

Episode 65: Vicious Quatermassturbation (The Ambassadors of Death)

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

This episode, it is our Moral Duty™ to take Quatermass homage to the extreme, engaging in some “Vicious Quatermassturbation” as we discuss The Ambassadors OF DEATH! It’s time for incompetent military forces (possibly including murdering scientists?), conspiracies, and plenty of model sequences!

Over the course of the episode, Don talks miraculously disappearing accents, Reilly finds that he’s unable to say “Taltalian”, Anthony gets nostalgic about UK Gold, and Julie laments the general lack of women on screen. The entire team discuss this serial's rather inconsistent usage of plot-selective radioactivity (or is it actually just good ol' Whitakerian static electricity?).

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can get it on physical media from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3g5U0n8) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/2VVBBTh).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The A Team: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iM3cPy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lY7ipI)
The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jRIw88 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37HHEgt)
Quatermass II (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNnpvJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lZsL1v)
Spies Like Us (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sljUbt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jSS5ng)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Lost in Space: The Complete Classic Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3m44ffy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yQVHfQ)
Donovan’s Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sf9w5b | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ANzBeN)
Air on a G String, by J.S. Bach (YouTube: https://youtu.be/GMkmQlfOJDk)
A Whiter Shade of Pale, by Procul Harum (YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mb3iPP-tHdA)

Episode 64: Costume Change Level: Zoe (Doctor Who and the Silurians)

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

This episode, we discuss our very first encounter with the other intelligent species from Earth in Doctor Who and the Silurians. Suffice to say that living through a pandemic, we all find ourselves somewhat triggered as we watch a deadly disease spread across England in this one!

During the episode, Reilly talks two-state solutions, Anthony focuses on the “otherness” of the Doctor, Julie gets offended by humans being repeatedly referred to as “apes,” and Don questions why the initial problem of the research facility losing power was considered a UNIT problem. The entire gang questions the wisdom of writing a dinosaur into the script and whether it was actually needed (spoiler: it’s not).

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (https://www.britbox.com/) and Britbox UK (https://www.britbox.co.uk/). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can get it on physical media as a standalone release from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3lgYj2o) and Amazon UK as part of the “Beneath the Surface” box set (https://amzn.to/2V08VZ3).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Death and Doctor Who, by Dave Columbus (https://linktr.ee/greenpear)
The New Statesman (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WGS7qn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C3UqDS)
A Very Peculiar Practice (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/37dOgCZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3zVoekp)
Rugrats: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zSBCWs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fcP3bF)
Chernobyl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3j2EOYK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3j6kGF1)
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3C1D9eD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3CaA503)

Bonus Episode 10: A Bit Pudgy for a Stormtrooper (Quatermass 2)

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this bonus episode, “A Bit Pudgy for a Stormtrooper” Anthony, Don, and Reilly take a side step away from Doctor Who and discuss the 1957 film Quatermass 2! This film has been cited as one of the main influences on Season 7 of Doctor Who in general, and specifically on Spearhead from Space.

Along the way, Don discusses how this film influenced an iconic scene from one of his other favourite shows, Anthony is surprised at how the critics were apparently unimpressed by this movie, and Reilly wants to talk about hats. All three of us ruminate on the more gruesome elements of the film, and how these might be amped up if the movie were made today.

If you would like to watch along with us, this film is available in glorious High Definition through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3iiMx4B) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3ex8U54), and is also available for streaming on Shudder (http://www.shudder.com/).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

BBC Quatermass Serials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ikWJJP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ip5UZA)
The Quatermass Xperiment (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xNggJB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kxXfH4)
Quatermass and the Pit (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BdxMbY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BbpqBA)
X the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3irIXp0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3evGnNh)
The Curse of Frankenstein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wPBNQp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2VUM7Kc)
Them (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ip7Cdy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kstqYm)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BhAvAW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2VSMWmO)
Caltiki – The Immortal Monster (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BgCiGI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2UVR7NX)
Rawhide: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zctob9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ilmIkj)
Wagon Train: Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ze6rVj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wPBkh7)
The Texan: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/36FTPK7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ewR9D1)
The League of Gentlemen: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wT1WxW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rhSra3)
Casino Royale (1967 version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iofig3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ze5IU5)
The Stepford Wives (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kv61Wc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hKmFPWa)
Carry On: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kr7ay9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36IMFoK)
The Quatermass Experiment (2005) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rfxE7h | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kveCIM)
House: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wNLleO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3etRZAA)
Lifeforce (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kBY1Tk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36PueOV)
Prince of Darkness (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xNQAMR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ioeEPF)
Marvel’s The Avengers/Avengers Assemble (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ince3P | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2UkVfY5)

Episode 63: Liberace‘s More Flamboyant Magician Uncle (Spearhead from Space)

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

We’re back - in glorious colour(!) - as we kick off the Pertwee-era with the very highly regarded Robert Holmes standard Spearhead from Space. Will the Watchers find this story as good as fan opinion would have it? Well, we’re hardly going to spoil that in this blurb, are we!? That said, there is a treat in store for anyone who enjoys Julie’s singing!

During the episode, Anthony ponders the potential for profane language from the UNIT troops, Don talks about how Robert Holmes introduces new lore to the show just to avoid potential plot holes, Reilly discovers his love of the new Doctor’s watch, and Julie fixates on yellow phones. The entire team enters into a love fest over Liz Shaw’s skepticism.

If you would like to watch along with us, this story is available for streaming at both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com/) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk/). If you’re a little old fashioned (like Anthony), you can get it on physical media from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2Um8Ez9) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3z6nM2q).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Will Any Gentleman…? (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CdKsj3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2UMUO8O)
Carry On: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kr7ay9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36IMFoK)
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xPwlhU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rdFA8Q)
The Navy Lark: 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pyQib9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Umh8pZ)
Adam Adamant Lives! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2UiYqzu | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wKNIyQ)
Terry Nation’s Survivors (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ih2Vm1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xYgMUQ)
The Box of Delights (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bel7Wj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3koLaUv)
Hot Fuzz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Uj9pZM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hHvhXw)
Quatermass 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2UjZoLR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B4JYvs)
Thunderball (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hMuq7S | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36E3l0s)
Dawn of the Dead (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3wIZtWr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xNvTjV)
Pete’s Dragon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2UjZD9J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/36EeDlx)
Andy Capp at 50 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3eu0wU9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3kw4kb9)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3epJ2YM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xNo26b)
Doctor Who: The Legacy (https://bit.ly/3baLQa8)

Bonus Episode 9: Will They, Won‘t They? (Big Finish - Daughter of the Gods)

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this bonus episode, “Will They, Won’t They?” Anthony and Julie discuss the Second and First Doctor cross-over story from Big Finish - Daughter of the Gods, by David K. Barnes. Part of Big Finish’s 20th anniversary celebrations, this was conceived as being done in the style of a hypothetical 5th anniversary special, and features both the First and Second Doctors!

Join us as we discuss the dynamics between the First and Second Doctors, non-linear storytelling, the challenges of vocal ageing, alternate timelines, and the (in)famous Big Finish lunches. If you’d like to listen along with us, the story is available through Big Finish’s website (https://bit.ly/3BaDvhl). Also be sure to check out David K. Barnes’ professional website (https://www.davidkbarnes.com/), and his other Big Finish serials:

The Dalek Occupation of Winter (bigfinish.com: https://bit.ly/3nlGfDH)
Breach of Trust (part of the UNIT: Revisitations box set) (bigfinish.com: https://bit.ly/2ZteEbI)
Divine Intervention (part of the Stranded 1 box set) (bigfinish.com: https://bit.ly/2XE7j8n)

Episode 62: A Review to a Kilt (Troughton-era Retrospective - Live from WHOlanta Virtual TARDIS 2021)

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Wrapping up the Troughton era, the Watchers are joined by friend-of-the-podcast Alan Siler for a special retrospective of the entire era, recorded LIVE at Wholanta Virtual TARDIS 2021! Alan takes us through a series of questions about the Troughton era as a whole, asking about everything from comparisons to his predecessor, how the companions work in comparison to each other, and our favourite stories of the era – and much, much more!

During the episode, Anthony talks about the severe inconsistency of Season 6, Don discusses how we’re living in the best possible time for experiencing missing episodes, Reilly once again expresses his disdain for historical adventures, and Julie gets her very last opportunity to express her love of Jamie. The entire group discusses the main differences between the Troughton and Hartnell eras.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Last Starfighter (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jzbDhT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wgoSXr)
A View to a Kill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3dCaa6L | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Uj2z6j)
Daughter of the Gods (bigfinish.com: https://bit.ly/3BaDvhl)

If you prefer to watch the unedited video version of this episode, it can be found on WhoLanta’s Facebook page.

Episode 61: Hot Space Garbage (Season 6 Retrospective)

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers look back on the extreme highs and even more extreme lows of Season 6 in their latest trademark Season retrospective, blending award-show style categories, qualitative measures, and questions put to us by our audience via social media.

Over the course of the episode, Don talks about the destructive impacts of the Quarks on their creators’ careers, Anthony gets himself mixed up between The Dominators and The Krotons (blame the 1990s VHS releases), Julie continues her Jamie obsession (knowing that this is one of her last opportunities to do so), and Reilly completely fails to accurately anticipate who everyone else will choose as “best regular.” Together, the team ponder whether they will ever re-watch The Space Pirates.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Princess Bride (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3q9lf45 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35BhlHS)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pkQ2fP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G3JKay)
Sixth Doctor Land of Fiction Trilogy:
- City of Spires (bigfinish.com: https://bit.ly/2Zjtwt2)
- The Wreck of the Titan (bigfinish.com: https://bit.ly/3Cdawuy)
- Legend of the Cybermen (bigfinish.com: https://bit.ly/3CcQMar)

Episode 60: Hate Squabbling (The War Games - Episodes 6-10)

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we shed a tear as the end is finally here for the Second Doctor. We discuss the second half of The War Games, as the Games themselves come to their shocking conclusion, and some of the oldest questions on the show are about to get answered...

During the episode, Anthony asks how the Doctor has suddenly lost the ability to speak French, Reilly ponders whether Steve Jobs stole the War Lord’s style, Julie talks the differences between Jamie and Arturo’s treatment of women, and Don questions whether the War Lord’s plan actually makes sense. The entire crew discuss the extremely blatant sexual tension between the War Chief and the Security Chief, and how this devolves into what we can only describe as “hate squabbling.”

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD from both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3vfClz1) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3vbOW6m), as well as through the BritBox streaming service in both the US (http://www.britbox.com/) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk/).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZczFaG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C1UTpM)
The New Statesman (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/34T8OzM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3x1j5Wo)
The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Complete Original Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2T2lt0q | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3chUyEv)
Hellraiser (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fU9pHC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2T2lD82)
John Oliver – Adam Driver/Kylo Ren thirst (YouTube: https://youtu.be/CGECzenXhcY)
Doctor Who: Devious (YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y6KgHZgEvd8)
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody music video (YouTube: https://youtu.be/fJ9rUzIMcZQ)

Episode 59: They Shot Winnie the Pooh! (The War Games - Episodes 1-5)

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The end is nigh for the Second Doctor as the TARDIS crew arrive in what appears to be World War One, but not all is as it seems… Continuing our journey through all of Doctor Who, we discuss the first half of the absolute epic that is The War Games, as we start preparing to bid farewell to some familiar faces…

During the episode, Reilly finds himself disappointed by the fact that Doctor von Werr doesn’t make one last return, Anthony gets to use his history degrees, Don sets a new record in how quickly he derails the conversation, and Julie gets exasperated at everyone else’s constant digressions. The entire crew discusses the commentary that this story provides on the entire Troughton era.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Oh! What a Lovely War (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lPLtrM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pe1rOL)
Oliver! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fc7bmv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fTSFzd)
Dad’s Army: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fa0AJq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ywJRHI)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One and Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Red Dwarf IV (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3u7Fv6t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uhcqpb)
The Saint: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2REMOWb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fdQsiV)
The Prisoner (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vcfd4A | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Snqy3i)
The IT Crowd: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jn6p7V | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n55Q3y)
True Blood: Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2QHagl5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3veZPEz)
Nicholas & Alexandra (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oHmNBI | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/348cxZL)
The Spy Who Loved Me (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hZMBI7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3bN9hHg)
Jumanji (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3oF70Dk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3f94W3k)
Devo – Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/348vrQ9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hMlkbZ)
The Angry German (YouTube: https://youtu.be/GPGlsDQqKUI)

Bonus Episode 8: Cozy, Stress Free, and Kind of Silly (Interview with David Busch)

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this bonus episode, “Cozy, Stress Free, and Kind of Silly,” Anthony sat down with animator, writer, producer, and actor David Busch for a chat about his work, including on the animations of Shada, The Macra Terror, and the special edition of The Power of the Daleks.

David’s work can be found at the following locations:

David’s website: https://davidbuschfilms.com/
Metalocalypse: Season 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3uMPeQL)
Marvel Knights: Black Panther (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hoOYDG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3boEG2y)
The Road to El Dorado (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2SJgIst | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3bmyPuE)
Doctor Who: Shada (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fjmubM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3boJ7KX)
Doctor Who: The Macra Terror (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lXCBQQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C06pC5)
Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks Special Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DYQ1SP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jjscgW)
Doctor Who Animation Test 2008 (YouTube: https://youtu.be/ABuiYhIilUg)
Blake (YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tdlg6B9Ex4Q)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Infamous Max Headroom Hack (YouTube: https://youtu.be/jjeUuakHsLw)
Doctor Who – The Invasion (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rM3gRn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3bIwUkM)
Ray Harryhausen: The Ultimate 7 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E0Fgj8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Gfn0Ep)
Godzilla – the Showa Era Films (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3fjnk8q | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hoScYa)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tLqB5V | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hsFDuH)
Big Mouth (Netflix: http://www.netflix.com/)

Episode 58: No Other Women in Space (The Space Pirates)

Sun, 09 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500

This episode, we bring to you our discussion of a story that is, in the eyes of fandom, one of the worst stories of all time. Seriously, in Doctor Who Magazine’s 50th Anniversary poll, it came in at 7th last. It’s also the last story to have missing episodes. That’s right, it’s the one and only The Space Pirates! Will we find it as bad as accepted wisdom would have it?

Over the course of the episode, Don questions the justice system of the time that this is set in, Julie continues to fangirl over Jamie, Anthony questions the decision to merge the pirate and cowboy genres and then set the whole thing in space, and Reilly gets the name of The Ballad of the Last Chance Saloon wrong and attempts to fix in post-production with some hilariously bad dubbing. As a group, the crew ponders the potential of a The Adventures of Milo Clancy spin-off.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is sadly missing – the existing episodes are available as part of the Lost in Time DVD boxset through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3pea8s9) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3pmd2em). The audio of the missing episodes is available as part of The Lost Episodes: Collection Five CD boxset, available Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3jl0H6p) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3G7gq31). This is story is available to stream through Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Z Cars - Complete Collection 1 & 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Inseminoid (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xRycmN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2RCOW0o)
Thunderbirds: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tvGdKL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3et5aSt)
Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/33rjlRU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vW6xPL)
UFO: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tp8um4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3twcdhy)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WeS5WY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gqxe9O)
Count Duckula: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vUAQpJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uv2w4x)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
Blake’s 7: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI)
2001: A Space Odyssey (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BYyaef | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DWG34s)
Best of Warner Bros.: Looney Tunes 50 Cartoon Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4IZxN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XscKXX)
Firefly (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tvpaZ8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3eYHhRY)
Sanford & Son: Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/33ulAUB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tzJLvb)
WarGames (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xZXUFM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3evcdu5)
Godzilla (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3eqwJMl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3bbu2MJ)
Ennio Morricone Collected (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3f46xpZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vNmiIH)
The Mandalorian (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com/)

Episode 57: The Mix-a-Lot Principle (The Seeds of Death)

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

This episode, we discuss the first return of everyone’s favourite lizardmen as the show revisits the base-under-siege genre in The Seeds of Death! Will the Watchers enjoy it better than their debut adventure? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out!

Over the course of the episode, Anthony questions why the T-Mat base on the Moon has a hall of mirrors, Don discusses his theory about rear-end size being the status ultimate symbol of the Ice Warriors (#THICC), Julie continues her Jamie love-fest, and Reilly questions how the Ice Warriors’ react to temperature. The entire crew talks traumatic stress and the effective way that it’s represented in this story.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this special edition of this story is available on DVD as an individual release through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3aAaHnW), and as part of the Revisitations 2 box set through Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3tT0laG). This is story is also available to stream through Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com/) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk/).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Out of the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FUDTEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aHZ4LA)
Survivors – Complete Original Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gxZRTr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32MDOA8)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30zRbGe | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3j9T0QB)
Z Cars - Complete Collection 1 & 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
Apollo 13 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xnSio7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/32LohRi)
The Best of Benny Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lUOM17 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg6w5k)
The Fly (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3sXqJ1T | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3xn9jPp)
The Charlie Chaplin Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xmzrKs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3veVWPs)
The Complete Buster Keaton Short Films (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3njprg7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3sXq94d)
Die Hard: 5 Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3xna8Yv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vmg6XX)
Futurama – Season 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z9Jiqz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vrt9sg)

Episode 56: Gond But Not Forgotten (The Krotons)

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:58:35 -0500

This episode, we discuss the script debut of the legendary writer Robert Holmes, in a story where a group of students use the power of acid to overthrow their educational overlords! Surprisingly, it’s not footage of student riots from the 1960s – it’s actually The Krotons!

Over the course of the episode, Don gets passionate about canon, Reilly contemplates the hours of fun that would be a Kroton video game, Julie tries to make sense of why the Gonds never previously rose up against the Krotons, and Anthony gives a mini history lesson. The entire team discusses how utterly terrible and nonsensical the Krotons’ method of powering their spacecraft actually is.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3b9qGJu) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3vDDyRK). This is story is also available to stream through Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com/) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk/).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Trek: The Original Series – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XmJNg0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pjzbdD)
Star Trek: The Next Generation (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jtKa0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EdmvZX)
The Lego Movie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3GfCQ1P | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3CcoTPT)
Best of Ancient Aliens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CbcN9E | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G8BBBA)
The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATu8md | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jh2bi2)

Episode 55: All About the ‘Stache (The Invasion - Episodes 5-8)

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension pick up where they left off last time, with the TARDIS crew still trying to figure out what’s really happening, and an Invasion still on the horizon, as we discuss the second half of the Troughton-era epic that is The Invasion!

Over the course of our discussion, Don casts doubt on Isobel’s photography skills, Reilly talks Cyber branding, Julie helpfully keeps track of all the up-kilt filming attempts (quelle surprise!), and Anthony gets an early start on the UNIT dating question. Additionally, the entire team can’t help but rave about their love of Kevin Stoney as Tobias Vaughn.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3rM3gRn) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3bIwUkM). This is story is also available to stream through Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com/) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk/).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Complete Scooby-Doo Where Are You! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3j9MGZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DV3ag1)
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jtKa0j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EdmvZX)
Children of Time: The Companions of Doctor Who (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lQ2OAW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aJuYr5)
The Spy Who Loved Me Soundtrack (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3csLdu7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rC38Df)
The Smiths – The World Won’t Listen (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3dbcKiV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3u0HnOM)
The British Grenadiers (YouTube: https://youtu.be/FLBy2IZVgKI)

Episode 54: Too Expensive, Too Welsh (The Invasion - Episodes 1-4)

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension head back to contemporary(ish) Earth, where trouble is brewing with suave businessmen, thuggish paramilitary troops, and a silver menace lurking in the background, as they tackle the first half of The Invasion!

Over the course of our discussion, Julie talks about the Doctor’s obnoxious door-bell etiquette, Reilly once again contrasts Lethbridge-Stewart against the bad bosses of Season 5, Anthony thinks too hard about Cyberman continuity, and Don expresses his strong, strong dislike of the new Cybermen. The entire crew discuss whether Vaughn was creeping on Rutledge’s secretary, and whether Rutledge was trying to avoid his wife…

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
James Bond – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
The Ipcress File (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3m5zNkY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Ed5v6a)
Kilroy Was Here (Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilroy_was_here)

Episode 53: One for the Dads (The Mind Robber)

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:49:03 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension find that reality is getting too hot anyway, and move outside of the confines of our reality and into a world where they could well become works of fiction. It can only be The Mind Robber!

Over the course of our discussion, Julie (of course) has strong feelings about the temporary re-casting of Jamie, Anthony learns some things about Scottish culture, Reilly finds himself curious about Captain Jack Harkaway, and Don has theories on the origin of the story’s villain and the nature of the Land of Fiction itself. The entire team find themselves loving how meta this story ended up being.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Hamish Wilson, who sadly passed away from COVID-19 in March 2020.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3B7QnFc) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3E64759). This is story is also available to stream through Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Out of the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FUDTEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aHZ4LA)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Series 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aMvRyT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMxa0L)
The Avengers: Series 5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ja2pI2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMyqRK)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nfEjMU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jwU4hv)
Labyrinth (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nmTHHx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3b4eutD)
Ray Harryhausen – The Ultimate 7 Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E0Fgj8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Gfn0Ep)
Batman: The Complete Television Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BY7Yka | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jcz0g0)
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Infinity Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B7ZNQX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ClgBoM)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3b6zlwm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3njJrzW)
Jonathan Swift – Gulliver’s Travels (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Cblgtp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jqHtfO)
Cervantes - Don Quixote (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vKVfPl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B8wxcI)
Genesis – Land of Confusion (YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yq7FKO5DlV0)

Episode 52: Replacement Hot Blonde (The Dominators)

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension kick off Season 6 of Doctor Who with a more of a whimper than a bang, as they tackle a story that involves two hostile turtles as they seek to dominate an entire planet of hippies and turn it into a radioactive ball of lava. It’s that rather misjudged attempt at satire, known only as The Dominators…

Over the course of our discussion, Don questions the impact of this story on the reputation of the Dominators themselves, Anthony talks about the homogeny of the Dulcians, Julie focuses in on Jamie’s kilt (as usual), and Reilly finds a way to draw a parallel between this story and horror movies! The entire crew question some of the costuming choices, and wonder what was going on with the costume designer…

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3EabMze) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3vHgBNt). This is story is also available to stream through Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Doctor Who comedy skit: “The Web of Caves” (YouTube: https://youtu.be/W2xJwSKyjnw)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – The Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30IHpS3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nkNPOY)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
David Lynch’s Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c)
Best of Warner Bros.: Looney Tunes 50 Cartoon Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4IZxN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XscKXX)
Mary Poppins (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZfGyrV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vBxrxo)
Home Alone 1 + 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lSevHh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQngYD)

Episode 51: A Tale of Two Cybermen (Season 5 Retrospective)

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 15:38:56 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension look back at seven stories of monsters, bases under siege, bad bosses, and evil doppelgangers, as they recap their journey through Season 5, picking out the best and worsts of the season!

Over the course of our discussion, Julie surprises everyone with her choice of best lead actor, Don questions the greatness of “The Great Intelligence,” Reilly gives some love to Fariah, and Anthony talks about the huge gulf in quality between the two Cybermen stories of the season. The entire team tries to think of whether the season could have worked better if the stories had been in a better order.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by)
Galaxy Quest (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3plEDMM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B3afci)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)
Charles Dickens – A Tale of Two Cities (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nesJBM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vHTouR)
The Boys (Amazon Prime – US: https://amzn.to/3ndPMwI | UK: https://amzn.to/3C3G5XY)

Episode 50: Fury from the Web of the Cybermen (The Wheel in Space)

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension enter battle against the tropes that have come to be persistent through all of Season 5, as the TARDIS crew take on the Cybermen in their most bizarre plan yet. As you may have guessed, we spend this episode discussing the season finale of Season 5 – The Wheel in Space!

Over the course of our discussion, Anthony wonders whether the plotline for this story was put together on the back of an envelope, Don questions whether the Cyberplanner is actively working against the Cybermen, Julie praises the quality of Loose Cannon’s CGI work, and Reilly ponders whether the Doctor was actually concussed for almost the entire story. The entire team discusses the horrors of the barely-mentioned society that this story is set around, among hints of brainwashing.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZczFaG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C1UTpM)
Batman: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BY7Yka | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jcz0g0)
Spaceballs (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pkQ2fP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G3JKay)
Eraserhead (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh0QB0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ni5yH0)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Austin Powers Triple Feature (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4NQit | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vuHNyO)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Chernobyl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pt8mn0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aV6bQR)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Avengers: Series 5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ja2pI2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMyqRK)

Episode 49: It‘s Z Cars or Nothing (Fury from the Deep)

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension struggle to hide their sniggers as the Doctor, Jamie, and Victoria face off against some evil weed and its calming effect on people as it tries to take over Earth! It may sound like Reefer Madness, but it’s actually the (sadly) missing story Fury from the Deep!

Over the course of our discussion, Anthony relentlessly makes weed jokes, Julie ponders the seaweed’s relationship with its foam, Reilly laments the poor characterization of Victoria across her run on the show, and Don complains repeatedly about Robson. The whole crew discuss the tropes that are repeated through the entire season – including the legendary BBC foam machine.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is sadly missing, but there is a full animation available through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3nfFRqr) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3C3xSmk). Sadly, this is story is not yet available to stream.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Carry On – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B4mBRL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg5IgF)
The Complete Steptoe & Son (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z4J18t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z4WvRh)
Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Beach House (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jkFNUW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aXlLvs | Shudder: http://www.shudder.com)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Gavin & Stacey: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n6nrZ4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lYmYc9)
The Mighty Boosh: Series 1-3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4FKqh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lYmTVT)
Doomwatch (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jmkouC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G89SBg)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Series 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aMvRyT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMxa0L)
The Tingler (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n6nP9Y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AZcSfk)
John Carpenter’s The Fog (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BZv7Tj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lY2WhS)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AOmslf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/30FBMnR)
The Day of the Triffids (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pmlCKq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aYmFaZ)
The Twilight Zone – Season 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n8WGmV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BZskJv)
Mars Attacks! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Xvu8ez | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg7LBm)
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3plslEc | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C4fn1d)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)

Episode 48: Chonkers 2: Underground Boogaloo (The Web of Fear)

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:40:29 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension face off against the villainy of the Great Intelligence, the Yeti, and the powers-that-be at the London Underground! It can only be the return of everyone’s favourite chonkers and the introduction of a Doctor Who legend in the once-lost-now-(mostly)-found story that is The Web of Fear!

Over the course of our discussion, Don underestimates the therapeutic power of making tea, Julie expresses a rare enjoyment of Private Evans (someone, somewhere had to like that character), Reilly ponders whether there might have been a better tool for the Great Intelligence than the Yeti, and Anthony talks about Welsh teeth (again). The entire crew discusses the best example to date of a Doctor Who ramping up the tension through an atmosphere of claustrophobia and paranoia.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD (with the missing episode as a reconstruction) through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3G5xXs3) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3lYGGoc). There is also a newer version with the missing episode animated is available through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3aSQbP90) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3AUnCvj). This story is also available to stream through both BritBox US (http://www.britbox.com) and BritBox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Thing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pe2VZ3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G188JE)
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FZV1bK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vo0fcn)
Outlander: Seasons 1-5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lYgGJB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lWL077)
The IT Crowd: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jn6p7V | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n55Q3y)
In the Heat of the Night (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lWI8qR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/30Ast8w)
Iron Butterfly – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZaJwhb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jmgyBL)

Bonus Episode 7: The War on Happy (2020 Musical Holiday Special)

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:00:23 -0500

In this bonus episode, “The War on Happy,” the entire Watchers crew convene for a Holiday special, in which they discuss two musical “classics” related to Doctor Who. Guided by our very own Don, we begin with the timeless Christmas classic “I’m Gonna Spend My Christmas with a Dalek” by the Go-Go’s. Not content with the pain that they put themselves through with that, next up is “Who’s Dr. Who?” by the our own Frazer Hines (we’re claiming him).

You can find the tracks at the following links:

I’m Gonna Spend My Christmas with a Dalek, by the Go-Go’s (YouTube: https://youtu.be/GuBJ5H9m3Sc)
Who’s Dr. Who?, by Frazer Hines (YouTube: https://youtu.be/W6jG7MbBguo)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The League of Gentlemen: Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aT9Xu8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jfY2Lr)
Peter Gunn: Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DYy1It | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3plpFGA)
Young Frankenstein (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jkLWAx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vvVE80)
Mars Attacks! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Xvu8ez | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg7LBm)
The Tornados - Telstar (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZaF8Pf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vtcvZj)
Pink Floyd - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vuWbqP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DVMmoY)
The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B1fGsa | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lYxEHR)
Tom Jones – Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pmae18 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vsvTFX)

Episode 47: Their Matching Skirts Nearly Kilt Me (The Enemy of the World)

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension are travelling back to 2018 – where an egotistical and nefarious world leader is trying to stockpile power through increasingly subversive acts of tyranny. No, it’s not real life – it’s the Doctor Who serial The Enemy of the World, and the world leader in question is Salamander, the doppelganger of our own hero, The Doctor!

Over the course of the discussion, Anthony does some terrible impressions of the Doctor doing terrible impressions of Salamander, Don expresses his desire for Griffin the Chef to join the TARDIS full-time, Reilly talks about the use of rear projection to show the increased budget, and Julie heaps praise on the strong female characters. The entire team discusses the type of relationship that Jamie and Victoria may actually have.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3plmheQ) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3nbOgen). It is also available to stream on both BritBox US (http://www.britbox.com) and BritBox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

San Demetrio, London (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jmsKCK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z52GoR)
James Bond – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
The Avengers: Series 5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ja2pI2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMyqRK)
I, Claudius (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3poHTai | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lYdvS9)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc)
The Flintstones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YA03 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3poISY2)
The Defenders, by Phillip K. Dick (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30DCvWp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C45wZh)
Republic, by Plato (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n973qN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z8ANvG)

Episode 46: Closed Due to Glacier (The Ice Warriors)

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:14:12 -0500

This episode, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension ask themselves “oven mitt or lego hand?” as something is stirring in the ice… in the latest of these seemingly never ending “base under siege” stories, it’s The Ice Warriors!

Over the course of our discussion, Reilly discusses the size of the Ice Warriors’ hips and the cold-blooded nature of reptiles, Anthony criticizes the animation style for episodes 3 and 4, Julie praises the costume design in the story, and Don questions the naming of the titular aliens. The entire team discusses the experience of having to work for a bad boss (like Clent) – we’ve all been there!

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD (with the missing episodes animated) through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2Z5nWL9) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3jgBlXh). Sadly, this one doesn’t seem to be available for streaming at this time.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Trek: The Original Series – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XmJNg0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pjzbdD)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DQ1PqC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mZtYom)
Wallace and Gromit: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30JrumG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aXb6Rs)
Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aMvRyT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMxa0L)

Episode 45: Chonkers of the Himalayas (The Abominable Snowmen)

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:08:18 -0500

Moving further into the show’s famous “base under siege” season, we discuss The Abominable Snowmen – a story in which a Lovecraftian disembodied intelligence utilizes some #THICC robot Yeti to carry out its nefarious plan for World domination!

Over the course of our discussion, Reilly praises the proactive role of Victoria in this story, Anthony expresses a desire for a TARDIS band, Julie declares her appreciation for the familial relationship between Jamie and Victoria, and Don talks about the complete lack of introspection on the part of the Monks. The whole crew find themselves debating the intricacies of how the relationship between the Yeti and their control spheres.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is mostly missing. The surviving episode can be found as part of the Lost in Time box set, which is available through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3pea8s9) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3pmd2em). The soundtracks of the missing episodes can be found as part of The Lost TV Episodes Collection 4, also available through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DVuFWx) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3G2HeRN). For those who prefer recons, we don’t want to get in trouble by linking directly, but they can be found by searching on Dailymotion…

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Angela’s Ashes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pm3PTl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lWuzaV)
Interview with the Vampire (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lY4g4p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G0RPg6)
Event Horizon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pmCf8G | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XsjUvg)
Dinotopia – The Complete Mini-Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z4CTwD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jE6e8D)
Phantasm (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30KUYk4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pm4wMr)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)
The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, by Henry Lincoln, Michael Baigent & Richard Leigh (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3phbmmA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BUKQTv)
The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30LbiBl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z4QiVT)

Episode 44: The Cyberman Outreach Program (The Tomb of the Cybermen)

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 08:12:17 -0500

After a brief diversion in the shape of our Dragon Con panel, we are BACK to continue our journey through all of Doctor Who as we get started with Season 5 of the show. This episode, we discuss a story where our heroes get drawn into a remake of The Mummy starring a rag-tag group of archaeologists, some logicians, and the Cybermen… it’s The Tomb of the Cybermen!

Over the course of the episode, Julie praises Victoria’s characterisation, Anthony’s mind goes to the gutter, Reilly ponders whether the Scrubbing Bubbles brand is part of a Cyberman plot, and Don discusses the inferiority complex of the Brotherhood of Logicians. The whole team questions the archaeological method on display in this story and whether it was sensible in any way, shape, or form.

For those of you who want to watch this along with us, this story is available on DVD as a standalone release through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3C1jdbx), or as part of the Revisitations 3 box set through Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/2ZahAtP). It’s also available for streaming on Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Out of the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FUDTEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aHZ4LA)
Doomwatch (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jmkouC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G89SBg)
The Mummy [Hammer] (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATsml7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nhtvya)
The Mummy Trilogy [Universal] (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ne7AHQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BYF7fy)
The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DZvWMs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G2guRx)
Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z49NxL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jl68Cn)
Through Time: An Unauthorized and Unofficial History of Doctor Who, by Andrew Cartmel (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pkU9IQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3neM31K)

Bonus Episode 6: Nobody Likes This, But It‘ll Be Cheap (Missing Episodes Panel from Dragon Con Goes Virtual 2020)

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

With many conventions forced to go virtual in 2020, we were invited to participated in a panel for DragonCon, in which we discussed Doctor Who’s Missing Episodes. The result is this special bonus episode, in which we are joined by our old friend R. Alan Siler, and the Director of Dragon Con’s British Media Track (aka the “Brittrack”), Caro McCully Tidwell. If you would prefer to watch the panel, rather than listen, it can also be found on the Brittrack’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBUvs6-m0WA).

As you would expect from such a discussion, the group discusses why Doctor Who has missing episodes, where any surviving episodes could possibly be hiding (and the chances of anything else showing up), as well as the various attempts over the years to bridge the gaps. And, naturally, a missing episodes discussion just isn’t complete without a discussion on most wanted stories for return.

Episode 43: Scr*w Your Spreadsheets! (Season 4 Retrospective)

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0500

It’s that time again! We’ve reached the end of another season, and so we spend an episode looking back on Season 4, which was a time of enormous change for the show. What were our favourite things from the season, and how does this season stack up against what we’ve seen so far? Does the fact that the majority of this season is missing materially impact our feelings towards it?

Along the way, Julie continues to rave over Jamie, Don brings down a fellow Smith, Anthony once again takes great pleasure in doing his best Professor Zaroff impression, and Reilly makes an unexpected choice for Best Supporting Actor. The entire team take turns to take shots at that most forgettable of stories - The Smugglers.

Episode 42: Dalek in a Dumbwaiter (The Evil of the Daleks)

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 09:19:52 -0500

Antiques! Alchemy! Time travel! Daleks! David Whitaker! What could possibly go wrong for The Evil of the Daleks! It’s another missing story – but is it a lost classic, or just a needlessly padded 7-parter? Listen along to hear what we decide.

Over the course of the episode, Reilly volunteers to voice Kemel in Big Finish, Julie finds herself delighted by the conflict between Jamie and the Doctor, Anthony fixates on alchemy, and Don laments how the story title completely ruins the surprise of the Daleks. The whole team ponders an alternative, much darker (but still humourous) exit for Ben and Polly.

If you want to watch along with us, this story is sadly mostly missing. The surviving episode is available as part of the Lost in Time DVD set, available through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3pea8s9) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3pmd2em). You can listen to the soundtracks of the missing episodes as part of The Lost TV Episodes: Collection 4 CD set, also available through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DVuFWx) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3G2HeRN). We all watched the reconstruction for the missing episodes, but we wouldn’t want to be naughty and link to Dailymotion *cough*

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
The Avengers: Complete Series 2 + Surviving Series 1 Episodes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30tIwVC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BT6K9v)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2VNSNKA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37JfHoE)
Lovejoy: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3p7zhF3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vneMp2)
It Ain’t Half Hot Mum – Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30IENUn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ATS6h3)
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n7Fn5I | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pk4iFM)

Episode 41: Almost Dodo‘d (The Faceless Ones)

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:39:55 -0500

It’s a farewell to a couple of series regulars as we discuss a mostly-lost-but-recently-animated story in the shape of The Faceless Ones! What will the judgement be – missing classic, or are we not missing much with this one?

Over the course of the episode, Don develops a small obsession with the “airport creeper,” Reilly casually insults an entire city, Anthony ponders whether the Chameleons had watched any James Bond films, and Julie defends the United States Postal Service. The whole team find themselves pondering how the Chameleons had kidnapped 50,000 people, with only one person noticing.

If you want to watch along with us, this story is sadly missing. However, the BBC have released an animated version on DVD and Blu Ray, and you can acquire it through either Amazon UK or Amazon US.

If you want to watch along with us, this story is sadly missing. However, the BBC have released an animated version on DVD and Blu Ray, and you can acquire it through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/30BtVYh) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3E1VNDz).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Columbo: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lWoP0V | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DSXNha)
Sherlock: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aVptWl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DV87Fl)
Out of the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FUDTEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aHZ4LA)
The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z2QG6G | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0nSJk)
The Avengers: Series 5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ja2pI2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMyqRK)
Airplane (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z2hrsx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z2HZd9)
Die Hard 2: Die Harder (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z76R2I | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lYxpwp)
Shirley Valentine (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jiEfeb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BWvs96)
Goldfinger (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30ARosx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lXSMh2)
A Hard Day’s Night (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BZxhlB | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXlEub)

Episode 40: Like Dirty Dancing, but With Crabs (The Macra Terror)

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:49:37 -0500

There is no such thing as the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! The Watchers in the Fourth Dimension do not exist! Huh? Well, it must be time for us to take an anti-authoritarian stance and discuss The Macra Terror!

Over the course of the episode, Don calls out the incompetence of middle management, Reilly discusses the usage of media indoctrination in this story (and how prescient it is), Anthony talks about the British class system and how the holiday camp setting feeds into that, and Julie gets excited over the Doctor’s use of a screwdriver. The whole team discusses the design of the Macra - whether they actually worked in the original, and if they were maybe better realized in animated form.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

That Mitchell and Webb Look – Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vpIhXf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AWo10k)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
1984 – 1950s BBC adaptation (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdIQ5j | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aVrG45)
Dirty Dancing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30ABLkR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AQylqM)
They Live (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G13v2A | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n7qbWa)
Parasite (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vEYWGt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Zauhoj)
Society (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z213b5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pmgAgP)
Futurama: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL)
Quatermass 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XsHjNl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pitNHq)
Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z9Jiqz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vrt9sg)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)

Episode 39: A More Localized Terrible Idea (The Moonbase)

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Everyone’s second favourite Doctor Who monsters are back, as the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension once again encounter the Cybermen, along with weather control, poisoned sugar, and a rag-tag group of Europeans. It can only be The Moonbase!

Over the course of the episode, Don talks about Cybermen design, Reilly is disappointed by the absence of the Doctor wearing a hat in this story, Anthony raves over the international vibe of the moonbase, and Julie questions the obsession that fiction has with controlling the weather. The entire crew discusses the alleged misogyny in the story, with Polly being sent off to make the coffee (which actually leads to the main mystery of the first couple of episodes being solved…).

If you want to watch along with us, half of this story is sadly missing. However, the BBC have released the surviving episodes on DVD, along with animations of the two missing episodes, and you can acquire it through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3E0ap6l) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/2XuZG4c).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Avengers (movie) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZbFpl1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FVIpm9)
The Avengers – Complete Collection (tv show) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B828eR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0ChoS)
Sherlock: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aVptWl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DV87Fl)
Daft Punk – Homework (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aTfD7e | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aR2Jqe)

Episode 38: Zar-off the Chain (The Underwater Menace)

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0500

The Watchers in the Fourth Dimension discuss mad scientists, fish people, and everyone's new favourite companion (or is that favourite new companion?), as they tackle one of the most-maligned stories of the black and white era - The Underwater Menace!

Over the course of the episode, Don talks about the horror elements of the story, Reilly discusses Professor Zaroff’s worst work day ever, Anthony has some sound issues and sounds like he’s recording from the lost city of Atlantis (rather than his usual location of Atlanta!), and Julie praises the new Doctor’s ethics. Unsurprisingly, the entire crew spends some time discussing whether or not Professor Zaroff was really intelligent or really stupid (regardless of his levels of craziness).

If you want to watch along with us, half of this story is sadly missing. However, the BBC have released the surviving episodes on DVD, along with somewhat lackluster reconstructions of the two missing episodes, and you can acquire it through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2Z1YvKt) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3lTWI2s). If you want to find the superior Loose Cannon recons, we suggest that you use Google to find them – we don’t want to get into trouble for directly linking to them on Dailymotion *wink*

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)
Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30uDBnm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YZv23O)
Best of Warner Bros.: Looney Tunes 50 Cartoon Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G4IZxN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XscKXX)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z8yU28 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z5Nffp)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)

Episode 37: Algie Ffinch‘s Bad Day (The Highlanders)

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Moving full steam ahead with the Patrick Troughton era, the intrepid Watchers in the Fourth Dimension head to what could seems like the set of Outlander, as they discuss what is the last “pure” historical adventure for quite a long time – it’s The Highlanders!

During the discussion, Don finds himself concerned over Ben’s lack of safe firearm handling, Reilly makes what is probably the first (and also probably last) ever comparison between The Highlanders and Martin Scorsese’s Casino, Anthony talks about how crazy the new Doctor is in this story, and Julie talks Jacobite history. The entire crew, of course, discusses hats (no surprise there – we have proclaimed ourselves as the most hat-friendly Doctor Who podcast).

For those who want to watch along with us, this story is sadly missing. You can find the missing episodes on narrated audio in The Lost TV Episodes: Collection Three box set through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3lXuGTC) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3lTK5Et). If you want to watch the reconstruction, you should Google it – we don’t want to be naughty by posting a link to Dailymotion *wink*.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn)
X The Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zabvxl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jgn6C7)
Outlander: Season 2 (pre-Culloden) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AQrldu | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vyFRp9)
Outlander: Season 3 (during and post-Culloden) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lVjfMt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vr9wk4)
Casino (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZbC3OX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z5Kf2U)
Blackadder - The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Mutiny on the Bounty (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BYdwLs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DWPeSE)
Ghost – Meliora (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lYa3Hf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lVEUEn)

Episode 36: Don‘t Forget the Murder Hornets (The Power of the Daleks)

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:52:00 -0500

After 35 episodes, The Watchers in the Fourth Dimension move onto the next chapter of Doctor Who, as they head off to the planet Vulcan (no, not that one!) to kick-off the Patrick Troughton era, as the discuss The Power of the Daleks!

During the discussion, Reilly talks about the physicality of Patrick Troughton’s acting, Don compares the Daleks to high school girls, Anthony gets metaphysical, and Julie finds herself pleasantly surprised by how Janley’s role grows through the story. The entire team talks about the new Doctor’s choices in hats (because we’re a hat-obsessed podcast).

If you want to watch along with us, the animated version of this story is available on DVD and Blu-Ray, and can be picked up on Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3pgKt25) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/2YZ9ZxM). A version with enhanced animation is also available through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DYQ1SP) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3jjscgW).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X)
Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)

Episode 35: Brit for Hire (Hartnell-era Retrospective)

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 09:30:00 -0500

Having made their way through the entirety of the William Hartnell era of Doctor Who, the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension are joined by a guest host for the very first time, as R Alan Siler moderates a retrospective discussion of the entirety of the era.

Over the course of the discussion, the crew touch on a wide range of topics, including which missing story would benefit the most from animation, the most challenging or radically different episodes of the time, and how the era reflected the socio-political situation of the time. Anthony and Don manage to get their final blows in against Richard Martin and John Wiles, respectively. Finally, things get rather silly when Alan surprises everyone with a few rounds of “Snog, Marry, Avoid!,” with some rather outrageous options.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

An Adventure in Space and Time (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AXF6an | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vtBjR6)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Star Trek: Picard (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3C0ifvW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vsR0rJ)
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z2QG6G | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B0nSJk)
Diagnosis Murder: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3naiBKd | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z1fmwV)
Matlock: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3phHE0L | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nezGTE)

Alan’s work can be found at the following links:

Children of Time: The Companions of Doctor Who (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lQ2OAW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aJuYr5)
Facing the Raven: Doctor Who Series Nine in Review (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aIGpza | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DNiFWZ)
Doctor Who’s Greatest Hits: Remastered (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3p9T4DG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DSiiue)

Episode 34: Yeeted by Cutlery (The Tenth Planet)

Sun, 31 May 2020 09:43:16 -0500

In this episode, “Yeeted by Cutlery” the Watchers say “hello!” to a new favourite monster, meet an overly aggressive American military commander, and bid farewell to the First Doctor - all in the setting of the South Pole. It’s time for us to discuss The Tenth Planet!

This episode, Reilly talks about the true threat of the story, Julie discusses the imbalance among the TARDIS crew, Anthony is surprised about an infodump working for once, and Don questions Ben’s ability as a military man. The entire team gets excited about the introduction of the Cybermen, and discuss literally everything about them – from their costumes and voices to how they were defeated.

For those who want to watch along with us, this film is available on physical media through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3BYXEbl) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3jc7nUz). It’s also available for streaming on Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com), but sadly not on its UK equivalent.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Trek: The Original Series – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XmJNg0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pjzbdD)
The Thing from Another World (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XrU62p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aOAQPT)
John Carpenter’s The Thing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pe2VZ3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G188JE)
Dr Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vq3hgv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z7jVpn)
2001: A Space Odyssey (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BYyaef | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DWG34s)
Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by)
Big Finish – Spare Parts (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3DUWCxU)

Bonus Episode 5: Dammit Susan! (Big Finish - The Library of Alexandria)

Sun, 24 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this bonus episode, “Dammit Susan” Anthony and Julie discuss Julie’s first Big Finish experience, with “The Library of Alexandria” – a Companion Chronicle narrated by Ian Chesterton himself, William Russell!

Join them as they discuss the history of the library, including how it was really destroyed, as well as the budding romance in the story, jealousy, and Susan being Susan. As you'd expect, there's a fair amount of discussion as to how Julie enjoyed her first Big Finish audio.

If you would like to listen along with us, this story is available through BigFinish.com (https://bit.ly/3nbGLUI)!

Episode 33: Pirates of the Caribboring (The Smugglers)

Sun, 17 May 2020 09:59:53 -0500

In this episode, “Pirates of the Caribboring” the Watchers kick-start Season 4 with the swashbuckling adventure known only as “The Smugglers.” Oh... maybe “swashbuckling” and “adventure” oversells it a bit?

This episode, Anthony talks censorship, Julie gets excited about the shirtless men of the story, Don discusses his least-favourite trope, and Reilly highlights the Doctor’s boozing. Spoiler alert: the entire team doesn't find much to enjoy about this story.

For those who want to watch along with us, this story is sadly missing. You can find the missing episodes on narrated audio in The Lost TV Episodes: Collection Two box set through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3BT5dAh) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3vlQnzY). If you want to watch the reconstruction, you should Google it – we don’t want to be naughty by posting a link to Dailymotion *cough*.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Pirates of the Caribbean – Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z5pQuQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DUQzJv)
Blackadder - The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
Blazing Saddles (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z1Eeok | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5G9Ac)
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XmJNg0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pjzbdD)
The League of Gentlemen – The Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aT9Xu8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jfY2Lr)
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XrQQnH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G22W8n)

Episode 32: No (Terrance) Dicks, No Lava Lamps (Daleks‘ Invasion Earth - 2150 A.D.)

Sun, 03 May 2020 08:53:43 -0500

In this episode, “No (Terrance) Dicks, No Lava Lamps” the Watchers crew tread somewhat familiar, yet slightly different ground, as they discuss the second Peter Cushing Dalek movie, Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.

This episode, Anthony can’t resist a final cheeky dig at Richard Martin, Julie talks about the diminishment of the role of women in the film, Don gets excited over the use of fetish gear, and Reilly ponders how Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 B.C.(!) might have worked out. Naturally, the entire team find themselves repeatedly comparing the film to the original TV serial.

For those who want to watch along with us, this film is available on physical media through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3n59Z7F) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3BTWU7n). It’s also available for streaming on Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Quatermass Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATLTSg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DSCcWi)
Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30uDBnm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YZv23O)
Batman: The Complete Television Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BY7Yka | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jcz0g0)
Batman: The Movie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YWJyc2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jeRRqK)

Episode 31: Fun, But Completely Unnecessary (Season 3 Retrospective)

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, “Fun, But Completely Unnecessary,” the Watchers crew look back on the ups-and-downs of Season 3, with a series of awards, questions from listeners, and the qualitative data from the last 10 episodes.

This episode, Don talks about how Katarina could have worked as a companion, Anthony flip-flops on a couple of things, Julie praises the women of the show, and Reilly tries his hardest not to keep jabbing at The Gunfighters. The entire crew are united in their praise of two particular stories… but which ones? And how on Earth does Michael Bloomberg get involved in all of this!?!? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out! (Obviously – we’re not giving you those kinds of spoilers in the blurb!)

Episode 30: The WOTAN Clan (The War Machines)

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 09:07:15 -0500

In this episode, “The WOTAN Clan,” the team head to contemporary Earth for the first time since Planet of Giants. And this time, the TARDIS crew are full size! All this and more as we tackle The War Machines!

This episode, Julie finds her first directorial snafu, Anthony ponders what WOTAN plans to do once he’s taken over, Don writes and recites a bad haiku, and Reilly enthuses over the more modern directing. Everyone is genuinely disappointed about Dodo’s departure, which happens just as soon as she starts being a decent companion!

For those who want to watch along with us, this story is available on DVD through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3pbzpDv) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3BUEl37). It’s also available for streaming on Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) or Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Avengers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XuDDe0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DNMvuy)
The Quatermass Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATLTSg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DSCcWi)
Invasion of the Bodysnatchers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AOmslf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/30FBMnR)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN)
The Ruling Class (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G9W3ST | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pfFIWs)
The Andromeda Anthology (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BY6KW6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pdzrKS)

Bonus Episode 4: Bit of a Swashbuckling Hero (Interview with Peter Purves)

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

It’s March 2020, and the Watchers in the Fourth Dimension have reached the end of Steven Taylor’s time as the Doctor’s companion. With COVID-19 running rampant across the world, and everyone (hopefully) practicing social distancing, we are here to help you stave off boredom for an hour, by bringing you a special bonus episode, in which Anthony interviews the man who played Steven himself, Peter Purves!

Their conversation meanders through Peter’s career in theatre and in TV, starting with his time in repertory theatre, to Doctor Who, and into presenting the likes of Blue Peter, Record Breakers, and the Crufts Dog Show, before finally coming back to Doctor Who through Big Finish’s audio productions. This convention panel-length interview is truly something to keep you entertained at home during this time.

As a thank you to Peter for his time, we made a $200 donation to Dogs for Good, a charity providing assistance dogs to those in need. If you would like to support this worthy cause, please follow the link and click on “Donate now.”

Peter’s time on Doctor Who can be found through the following media:

Complete stories

The Chase is available on DVD in a box set with The Space Museum (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DVfBIJ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3j6CP6w)
The Time Meddler DVD (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aNJka0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DUrxui)
The Ark DVD (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BU70p5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jcweY8)
The Gunfighters is available on DVD on its own through Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3n4JaAG), as part of the Earth Story box set (alongside the 5th Doctor story The Awakening) through Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3FZPjXp).

All of the above are also available to stream at both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Orphan episodes

Galaxy 4: episode 3 – available as a special feature on The Aztecs Special Edition DVD (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YWrfni | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3voZn7F) – also available for streaming on Britbox UK.
The Daleks Master Plan: episodes 2, 4, and 10; The Celestial Toymaker: episode 4 – all available on the Lost in Time DVD (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pea8s9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pmd2em) – no streaming available.

Missing episodes

Available on The Lost TV Episodes – Collection 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DSPBh2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AUSFY1)
- Galaxy 4 – episodes 1, 2, and 4
- The Myth Makers – all episodes;
Available on The Lost TV Episodes – Collection 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BT5dAh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vlQnzY)
- The Daleks’ Master Plan – episodes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12
- The Massacre – all episodes
- The Celestial Toymaker – episodes 1-3
- The Savages – all episodes

Big Finish

The list of Peter’s work with Big Finish can be found at BigFinish.com (https://bit.ly/3aQuFL6). Peter specifically mentioned Daughter of the Gods (https://bit.ly/3pfEw5q), and The First Wave (https://bit.ly/3DTZUkR).

Episode 29: Tor Loser (The Savages)

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 07:02:59 -0500

In this episode, “Tor Loser,” the team are off to a place where a ruling upperclass lives off the energy and lifeforce of an oppressed working class. No, it’s not Victorian Britain, but actually The Savages - a story that is bizarrely overlooked by a lot of fans, given that it's really quite good.

This episode, Anthony gets confused on which story we’re meant to be talking about, Julie gets Savage on Reilly, Don doesn’t bash John Wiles (for a change), and Reilly talks about the Doctor’s Reacting Vibrator. The entire crew is surprised when Dodo is actually useful for a change.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATu8md | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jh2bi2)
The Dark Crystal (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z0sou2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DUjUDS)
Eddie Izzard – Dress to Kill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vn4vsS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BUE40b)
The Kids in the Hall – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YYVH0B | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z132fs)
Freaky Friday (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BV3VVE | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARIOlB)
The Stanford Prison Experiment (documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KND_bBDE8RQ)

Episode 28: Flirting with Competence (The Gunfighters)

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:26:17 -0500

In this episode, “Flirting with Competence,” we’re off to the Wild West so that the Doctor can get a tooth extracted… wait, what!? It’s the kind of thing that could only happen in 60s Doctor Who, and this story is The Gunfighters! Will the Watchers survive the repeated refrains of the infamous Ballad of the Last Chance Saloon?

This time around, Anthony raves about the sets and the costumes, Reilly discusses his struggles with Westerns, Julie sings a delightful little ditty based on The Ballad of the Last Chance Saloon, and Don finds himself at odds with Reilly’s opinion for the first time in a while. The entire team discusses accents – unsurprisingly, given that three of the four cast members are born and bred Americans.

For those who want to watch along with us, this story is one that still exists in its entirety. You can get this story on DVD as a standalone release from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3n4JaAG), or as part of the Earth Story boxset from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3FZPjXp). If streaming is more your thing, you can stream it from Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) or Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Tombstone (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BWCJWn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aNkmXZ)
Cat Ballou (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4JejU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vpt6wX)
Paint Your Wagon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aPtmMl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AVNqam)
The Hobbit – Rankin & Bass Cartoon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AOUBBb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BYAT7x)
Laramie: The Complete First Season (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lQEjni | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BWl6WK)
Rawhide: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pu1jeb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mZpyhi)

Episode 27: I Want to Talk About Chairs (The Celestial Toymaker)

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:33:18 -0500

In this episode, “I Want to Talk About Chairs,” we’re off to the realm of an extremely bored immortal with a penchant for fun and games. That’s right – it’s The Celestial Toymaker, a story that undoubtedly divides opinion in fandom.

This episode, Anthony talks about his fear of clowns, Reilly gets excited about the notion of the return of Sgt. Ruggs and Mrs. Wiggs, Julie talks about chairs, and Don talks about why John Wiles was so bad for the very last time. The entire team discuss whether or not the supporting characters are all meant to be the same three characters in different roles or not.

For those who want to watch along with us, this story is another one that is mostly missing. You can find the narrated audio for Episodes 1-3 as part of the The Lost Episodes: Collection Two through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3BT5dAh) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3vlQnzY). The surviving episode, Episode 4, is available in the Lost in Time DVD boxset at both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3pea8s9) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3pmd2em). For listeners in the UK, it is also available through Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk). If you want to watch the reconstruction, you should Google it – we don’t want to be naughty by posting a link to Dailymotion *cough*.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Brothers (Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aNZdNk)
All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DS2Uhx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aNiAGr)
The Addams Family: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Xpaalv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vqdlGf)
Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School, by Frank Richards (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jg4BNX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YUmhYd)
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe)

Big Finish’s Celestial Toymaker stories:

6th Doctor: The Nightmare Fair (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3FV0T6a)
7th Doctor: The Magic Mousetrap (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3peUgWr)
8th Doctor: Solitaire (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3jem7SC)

Episode 26: George Maharis, Risk Taker (The Ark)

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:47:40 -0500

This week, we discuss a thrilling adventure in which new companion Dodo is suffering from a cold. That’s right – it’s The Ark, a story with some rather uncomfortable undertones.

This episode, Anthony talks British colonialism, Reilly makes use of his film degree by praising the direction, Julie explains medical things, and Don talks about the trope of invisible beings with supernatural powers in sci-fi. All four of the cast keep coming back to the question of whether or not this story’s rather racist undertones were by intent or out of ignorance.

For those who want to watch along with us, this story is one of the few stories from Season 3 that exists in its entirety! You can find the DVD on either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3BU70p5) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3jcweY8). If you prefer streaming, it’s also available on both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)!

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc)
Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XmJNg0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pjzbdD)

Episode 25: I‘m Not a Proctologist, But... (The Massacre)

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

With the Doctor and Steven now travelling alone after the events of the Dalek epic, we follow them on their next adventure in a fun romp called The Massacre. Uh, except... maybe it's not a fun romp, with a name like that.

This time around, Julie gets historical, Anthony gets excited about hats, Reilly compares Steven to a lost child looking for his Dad, and Don once again continues his vendetta against John Wiles. The entire crew talk debate whether this story is the missing classic that received fandom wisdom believes it to be.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ)
Home Alone 1 + 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lSevHh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQngYD)
Black Sabbath – The Ultimate Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lOVgOW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pmxc82)
Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast: Catherine de’ Medici – Italian Orphan (Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OZbRQelpY6kg5sxDHgePp)

Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 24: Bring Back the Corpse of Dennis Spooner (The Daleks‘ Master Plan - Episodes 7-12)

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Having covered the first half of the story in our last episode, we’re back in Bring Back the Corpse of Dennis Spooner to discuss episodes 7 through 12 of The Daleks’ Master Plan! If you missed the first half of our discussion of this story, you can find it in our previous episode, Poppycock and Nonsense.

This time around, Don continues his vendetta against John Wiles, Julie pines for more of the Meddling Monk, Reilly wishes for some Dalek situational comedy in the style of The Office, while Anthony expresses his disappointment over the lack of the Evil Christmas Tree delegate. All the while, the entire team continues their debate over which delegate is which.

For those who want to watch along with us, the surviving episodes are available as part of the Lost in Time DVD set, which is available through both Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3pea8s9) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3pmd2em). You can find the missing episodes on narrated audio in The Lost TV Episodes: Collection Two box set through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3BT5dAh) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3vlQnzY). If you want to watch the reconstruction, you should Google it – we don’t want to be naughty by posting a link to Dailymotion *cough*.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Blake’s 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aMvRyT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMxa0L)
The Best of Benny Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lUOM17 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg6w5k)
The Office – The Complete Series [US Version] (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30ETjwn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pdhmg4)
Avengers: Infinity War (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aV91Fj | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z0eIz4)
Guardians of the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3peOX9m | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aLvBQZ)
Douglas Adams – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G1iKZ5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3voI3zw)
Douglas Adams – Life, the Universe, and Everything (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jd2ef1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3piDGF5)
George Orwell – Animal Farm (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FW5VPV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n2me57)

Big Finish’s Meddling Monk stories:

2nd Doctor: The Black Hole (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3aVamvP)
3rd Doctor: The Blame Game (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3DVtzdE)
3rd Doctor: The Rise of the New Humans (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3FUIl62)
4th Doctor: How to Win Planets and Influence People (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3n4VNvv)
5th Doctor: The Secret History (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3n3Z1zw)
8th Doctor: The Book of Kells (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3ASSCvQ)
8th Doctor: The Resurrection of Mars (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3ASZ3yQ)
8th Doctor: Lucie Miller (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3n4W4P3)
8th Doctor: To the Death (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3aQYviG)
8th Doctor: Doom Coalition 4 (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3n3Zf9Q)
Missy: Divorced, Beheaded, Regenerated (BigFinish.com: https://bit.ly/3paJJvv)

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Episode 23: Poppycock and Nonsense (The Daleks‘ Master Plan - Episodes 1-6)

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500

This episode, we finally get around to that Dalek epic that was teased a couple of stories back… yes, we’ve finally made it to The Daleks’ Master Plan! Since the televised story was twelve episodes long, it’s going to take us two podcasts to get through. Thus in this episode, Poppycock and Nonsense, we discuss episodes 1 through 6.

Along the way, Anthony says “absurdly” an absurd number of times, Julie questions whether the Doctor will actually have any lasting memories of Katarina, Reilly draws some parallels between this story and The Phantom Menace, and Don enthuses over the atmosphere of mistrust in the story. The entire team debate whether it would have been better or worse if it had actually been Vicki that got flushed out of that airlock.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Wars – The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aMSNy7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3C866p7)
Flash Gordon – 1980 movie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB)
Flash Gordon – The Purple Death from Outer Space (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AXE6Tn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nmBgD1)
Battlestar Galactica – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YZzJtQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vqmHS9)
The Avengers – Series 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30tIwVC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BT6K9v)
The Avengers – Series 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aNzq7Y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lRBfar)
The Thing (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pe2VZ3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G188JE)
Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz – Crunk Juice (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B4zH1n | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XrxRd2 )

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Episode 22: Invasion of the Dons (The Myth Makers)

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:44:25 -0500

This episode, we’re off to Asia Minor to watch some Greeks and Trojans do some battling in Season 3’s The Myth Makers. We also find ourselves in the middle of an Invasion of the Dons, with this serial being written by Don Cotton, with Don Tosh as Story Editor, and our very own Don Smith contributing to our conversation!

Along the way, Anthony gets his Classics nerd on, Julie talks about The Doctor, Ian, and Steven and their varying abilities to convince as Classical Deities, Reilly espouses his love of the TARDIS wardrobe, and Don is busy just being one of the many Dons that contributed to the making of this episode of the podcast. The entire team find themselves disappointed that the original title for episode 3, “Is There a Doctor in the Horse?” didn’t stick.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find these missing episode on narrated audio as part of The Lost TV Episodes: Collection One through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DSPBh2) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3AUSFY1). If you want to watch the reconstruction, you should Google it – we don’t want to be naughty by posting a link to Dailymotion *cough*.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

The Iliad, by Homer (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z4xPbO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3paJMY8)
The Odyssey, by Homer (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Xp1mMD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jdNQ60)
The Aeneid, by Virgil (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YWSoXe | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AMQCVW)
Round the Horne: Complete Series One (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ASgShF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n58MgH)
Blackadder: The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FVpXKh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ASGYRy)
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2XmJNg0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pjzbdD)
Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DQ1PqC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3mZtYom)
Carry On – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B4mBRL | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg5IgF)
Gone With the Wind (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z26Nl6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jgdSph)
Oh! What a Lovely War (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lPLtrM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pe1rOL)

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Episode 21: Kembel Needs Women (Mission to the Unknown)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:00:00 -0500

It’s time for the Watchers to cover the only Doctor Who story ever to not feature any of the main cast (and the very first standalone episode...ish) – Mission to the Unknown! With this story being another one that’s missing, the team were fortunate to be discussing this one just after the remount hit YouTube.

Along the way, Anthony is still blaming Richard Martin for things (even though this is the third story since his final involvement with the show), Julie ponders why the Daleks would lower themselves to an alliance with lesser species, Reilly announces his names for the various delegates (having decided that it’s impossible to tell which one is which from the names alone), and Don laments the incompetence of the "hero" of the episode, Marc Cory. The team wraps up with a hearty discussion on the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) remake of the episode.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find the missing episode on narrated audio as part of The Lost TV Episodes: Collection Two through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/30xJRe5) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/2Z1BZk9). If you want to watch the reconstruction, you should Google it – we don’t want to be naughty by posting a link to Dailymotion *cough*. Finally, the UCLAN remake can be found on YouTube (https://youtu.be/NW8yk-m5Ig8), as can the “Making Of” featurette (https://youtu.be/jbYq8A_6_dc).

Other media mentioned in this episode:

James Bond – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR)
The Avengers: Series 4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRigwN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DUT1Q7)
The Saint (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DOO1g4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DOeJFF)
Game of Thrones: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lRgVWD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQhh9U)
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FZV1bK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vo0fcn)

Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 20: A Fascist Version of Dusty Springfield (Galaxy Four)

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 08:34:45 -0500

The Watchers kick off their journey through Season 3 with a robust discussion of everyone’s favourite classic story of the beauty vs. the beast, Galaxy Four! This is the start of an odyssey deep into missing episode land, so be prepared for lots of talk about that over the next few episodes.

Along the way, Anthony finds ways to continue to blame Richard Martin for things (even though he was no longer involved with the show), Julie expresses disappointment over the continued grooming of Steven, Reilly compares the Rills to Jabba the Hutt, and Don complains about how Steven acts quite moronically during his time in the air lock. All through the episode, the entire team gets increasingly exasperated at the script (much like the original cast did while filming).

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find the missing episode on narrated audio as part of The Lost TV Episodes: Collection One through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DSPBh2) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3AUSFY1), while the surviving episode can be found on the special edition DVD of The Aztecs, which can be found through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2YWrfni) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3voZn7F). If you want to watch the reconstruction, you should Google it – we don’t want to be naughty by posting a link to Dailymotion *cough*.

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FZr5g4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FVokMB)
Dusty Springfield – Dusty: The Silver Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lP4RVZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z6bzOD)

Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 19: Never Speak to an Englishman About Mary Poppins (Dr. Who and the Daleks)

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 07:39:18 -0500

The Watchers take a side-step into an alternate universe, discussing Dr. Who and the Daleks – the concept’s first venture into colour, and on the big screen!

Along the way, Reilly nerds out about film, Julie is disappointed at the sidelining of Barbara, Anthony loses his connection halfway through the recording, and Don relentlessly criticizes this interpretation of the Thals. In the meantime, you get a sneak peak of what a Hammer and Amicus Horror Podcast hosted by Don and Reilly would be like…

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find the movie on DVD/BluRay through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DPnmjc) or through Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/2Z9n7Rc). The film is also available to stream through both Britbox US (http://www.britbox.com) and Britbox UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other media mentioned in this episode:

Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lQGxTs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ASH4IT)
The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3)
The War of the Worlds (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3j84ZOD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lPquVX)
Planet of the Vampires (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lT9y0M | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G7zxdg)
The House that Dripped Blood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G7zY7o | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Z3T6lW)
Spartacus (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lQ8DhG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3naud06)
Thunderball (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aLfi6y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lP2Gl8)

Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 18: Random, Unnecessary Jazz Interludes (Season 2 Retrospective)

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 07:25:25 -0500

Having spent the last nine episodes discussing each story of Season 2, the Watchers are back with a special season round-up, discussing their favourite and least favourite things from the season (such as story, director, actors, etc.), and comparing their feelings about stories at the end of the season against how they felt at the time.

Along the way, Reilly continues to rave about The Web Planet, Julie coos over Ian & Barbara’s engagement photos, Anthony complains about Richard Martin for the last time, and Don surprises everyone with the revelation that The Crusade wasn’t as bad as everyone thinks he thought it was. The entire team continues to try and find balance in their assessment of the insanity that was The Web Planet.

Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 17: Needs More Saxon Violence (The Time Meddler)

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 08:26:44 -0500

This episode, we meet someone else from the Doctor’s home planet for the first time, and we also are finally able to say hello to Steven as an official companion, as we tackle Season 2’s finale, The Time Meddler!

Along the way, Reilly gets drawn to the darker aspects of Doctor Who fandom, Julie misses Steven’s beard, Anthony once again makes use of his history degrees, and Don espouses his love for the comedy beats of this story. Finally, the entire team discusses where the Doctor and the Monk might fall on the D&D alignment system.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3aNJka0), or through Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3DUrxui). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

Monty Python’s Flying Circus: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G7sam6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FV1yo5)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vpgmq5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aPDWTv)

Episode 16: With Apologies to Alabama (The Chase)

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 13:21:58 -0500

This episode, we prepare to bid farewell to three members of the cast and crew, as our heroes jump to several different points in time and space, desperately searching for a plot. That’s right, it can only be Season 2’s The Chase!

Along the way, Reilly proclaims his love for the fourth episode with all of its horror trappings, Julie is enamoured with Ian’s dancing, Anthony reads too much into everything (again), and Don comes to the realisation that most of this story is extremely enjoyable filler. Finally, the entire team questions a lot of the production choices, both in terms of direction and costumes – Richard Martin strikes again!

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story in a DVD box set, along with the previous story, The Space Museum, through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DVfBIJ), or through Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3j6CP6w). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

Good Omens (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n5DA0M | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARTLUe)
The Beatles – Help! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aNGAJq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jdvfXN)

Episode 15: Widow‘s Peaks vs. Eyebrows (The Space Museum)

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 07:02:41 -0500

This episode, we discuss Season 2’s The Space Museum, in all its tonal inconsistency. Along the way, Reilly is the one who brings up the music for a change, Julie gets mad at Reilly for stealing her words, Anthony reads too much into the story by drawing out themes of apartheid, and Don notes that after encountering Daleks, giant insects, and a multitude of other monsters, this is the episode that seems to make Ian lose it. The entire team find themselves amazed at how much of a great time the Doctor is having through this story (and this season in general).

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story in a DVD box set, along with the following story, The Chase, through either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DVfBIJ), or through Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3j6CP6w). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

The Twilight Zone
- Five Characters in Search of an Exit (part of Season 3) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30Akx7n) | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jbdqIN)
- Death Ship (part of Season 4) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DOMbvM | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQ6h8Y)
The Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour (including I Am the Walrus) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lNizZf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pc5tak)
Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FW2uZp | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FT3Wfd)

Bonus Episode 3: HOWWWW-DEEE! (Interviews Live from WhoLanta 2019 - Part 2)

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 07:51:50 -0500

In our third bonus episode of content recorded live at WHOlanta 2019, we bring you our second series of interviews from the convention, in which Anthony talked to convention guests and fellow podcasters attending the convention about their opinions on the William Hartnell era. This time, we feature Nathan Skreslet of Pixel Who, Mike Gordon of Earth Station One and Earth Station Who, and comic book artist Kelly Yates. Links to material from each participant are below:

Nathan Skreslet

PixelWho on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixelWho/
PixelWho on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PixelWho

Mike Gordon

Earth Station One: https://esonetwork.com/podcasts/earth-station-one-podcast/
Earth Station Who: https://esonetwork.com/podcasts/earth-station-podcast/
Mike’s Personal Website: http://www.newlegendmike.com/

Kelly Yates

- Kelly’s website: https://www.kellyyatesart.com/
- Listing of Kelly’s comic work: http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=9144

We will be back next time with another regular episode, covering The Space Museum, In the meantime, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 14: Barbara in Bondage (The Crusade)

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 08:22:04 -0500

This episode, we return to missing episode land, as we discuss Season 2’s The Crusade, in all its Shakespearean glory as the last “true” historical of the season. As we discuss this story, Reilly finds himself yearning for the Gospel of Barbara, Julie (as usual) enthuses over the costumes and the music, Anthony dusts off his history degree, and Don turns into Reilly for this episode. We also return to one of our tropes from our early episodes by repeatedly finding connections to Indiana Jones.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find the two surviving episodes of this story in the Lost in Time DVD box-set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3mVoCKE) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3BSo9iG), while the two missing episodes can either be found on a narrated CD as part of The Lost TV Episodes: Collection One from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2Z5ag2D) or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3DJOaBk). The Loose Cannon recon is available online, if you know where to look (we’re not linking directly, to avoid any potential problems around copyright infringement – but Google is your friend!).

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

The Avengers
- Series 4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30u2Jup | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n0SpSq)
- Series 5 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ja2pI2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aMyqRK)
- Series 6 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DOJPwW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3njBYAX)
Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u)
Blake’s 7: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30zRbGe | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3j9T0QB)
The Empire Strikes Back (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E4HYUX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n4CylI)
Indiana Jones – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4YBbU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQ3BIs)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FV1Mvz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DR4Kzc)
Game of Thrones – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DQqETe | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FVZoEL)
Outlander – Season 2 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3mZG7cZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n1SvJr)

Episode 13: Zarbi Never Skip Leg Day (The Web Planet)

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:42:14 -0500

In this episode, Zarbi Never Skip Leg Day, we discuss one of the more challenging stories of Season 2 – The Web Planet. Along the way, Reilly mounts an admirable defense of the story, Julie delights over the character of the First Doctor, Don repeatedly slates the director, and Anthony talks about the bizarre influence that this story had on the first series of revived Doctor Who in 2005.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3j9P96b), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3lOKmZz). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

Garth Margenghi’s Darkplace (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30tWbvP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FY0rE2)
The Pallisers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3AQEL96 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vkwF7K)
Lovejoy – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3p7zhF3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vneMp2)
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z0vazK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pgFnTH)
Wreck-It Ralph (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FRxud4 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YXvC1Y)
Doctor Who: Jubilee (Big Finish: https://bit.ly/3n8gfvI)
That Mitchell and Webb Look – Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vjE1IL |Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BQy9cp)

Episode 12: Maximus Petulance (The Romans)

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:53:43 -0500

In this episode, Maximus Petulance, we discuss one of Anthony’s favourite Hartnell-era serials – The Romans. Along the way, Reilly expresses his love for the costumes, Julie calls Anthony pretentious, Don ponders what would have happened if William Russell had decided to leave with this story, and Anthony is just sickeningly over-enthusiastic about everything.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD in a box set with the prior story, The Rescue, from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2YYqnhP), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3APonWF). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

Up Pompeii! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3p8GjZZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3viZYHX)

Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 11: Dido By Gaslight (The Rescue)

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 08:20:33 -0500

As Doctor Who moved into its second block of recording, we do the same, as we discuss The Rescue in our latest episode, Dido by Gaslight. With this episode, we welcome a new companion and a new face behind the scenes with a new Story Editor. Along the way, Anthony gets fixated on rubber costumes, Julie objectifies Ian, Don imitates Terry Gilliam, and Reilly ponders whether Koquillion has fake social media accounts.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD in a box set with the next story, The Romans, from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2YYqnhP), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3APonWF). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4P30y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5ong6)
The Complete Scooby-Doo Where Are You! (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3j9MGZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DV3ag1)

Episode 10: Middle School of the Daleks (The Dalek Invasion of Earth)

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:29:43 -0500

The Watchers discuss the first return of everyone’s favourite fascist pepper pots, as we also say goodbye to two familiar faces on either side of the camera. Over the course of the episode, Anthony enthuses about the location shooting, Julie gets excited over Ian’s whip, Don finds himself disappointed with the lack of sex pants, and Reilly draws comparisons between the Daleks and the Nazi sketch from That Mitchell and Webb Look.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3DMUsjJ), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3n1IdsN). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aLn9B7 |Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lMAEa4)
That Mitchell and Webb Look – Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vjE1IL |Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BQy9cp)

Bonus Episode 2: Pride and Prejudice (Again) (”Quatermass and Early British Sci-Fi” panel from WHOlanta 2019)

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 07:50:01 -0500

In our second bonus episode featuring content recorded live at WHOlanta 2019, we bring you a recording of the “Quatermass and Other Early British Sci-Fi” panel that was hosted by Anthony and friend-of-the-podcast Louis Robinson. This entertaining, yet meandering conversation also found its way into TV production, and the inner workings of the BBC. There is plenty of audience participation, so you'll feel like you were actually in the audience!

Notable media mentioned in this episode:

The Quatermass Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3C4Pped | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BS2uHB)
Quatermass and the Pit (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pgALNn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lOm7ur)
The Pathfinders in Space Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ANQp4L | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DM1hC4)
The Andromeda Anthology (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FYQN4q | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vsMnOk)
Out of this World: Little Lost Robot (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BPtPdi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7L328)
Out of the Unknown (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FUDTEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aHZ4LA)
Dan Dare Omnibus (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DOzOQm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3FXZawM)

We will be back with another regular episode next week, covering The Dalek Invasion of Earth! In the meantime, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 9: Death by Stiff Upper Lip (Planet of Giants)

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 07:59:10 -0500

The Watchers kick off Season Two of Doctor Who with the discussion of Planet of Giants. Unsurprisingly, once again the team enthuse over their love for Barbara. They also discuss the concepts of sartorial elegance in the story, rave over the sets and practical effects, and the entire cast reveal that they are cat people. Of course, they also talk about that most English way of dying - Death by Stiff Upper Lip.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/2YXpczU), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3aILpUs). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned in this episode:

The Incredible Shrinking Man (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BX9yCU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aLxFIM)
The Avengers – Complete Series 2 and Surviving Episodes from Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vmninS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aIa0c9)
Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aJ8hTZ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vyeVWN)
Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aKSGD9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ANOiOw)

Bonus Episode 1: Sitting at the Feet of Doctor Who (Interviews Live from WHOlanta 2019)

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:10:33 -0500

In this, our first ever special Bonus Episode, Anthony went out and about at Wholanta 2019 and talked to a number of the guests and attending professionals about their opinions on the Hartnell era, as well as some of the projects that they’ve been working on. Details on each participant are below:

Robin Burks

Robin has been the author of four books, so far – one standalone (Madame Vampire), and three volumes of the Alex Grosjean Adventures. Her work can be found at the links below:

Madame Vampire (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FXdmGD | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pa36Vn)
Zeus, Inc. (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3p5yy7g | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWS5vo)
The Curse of Hekate (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BTKjkA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aLrPHm)
Return of the Titans (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aINorQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BRrgHQ)

Adam Spring

Adam is the host of the Remotely Interested podcast, which can be found at the link below:

Remotely Interested Podcast (https://remotely-interested.com/)

R. Alan Siler

In addition to being one of the Con directors for Wholanta, Alan is also an author, having been the sole writer on two books, as well as the editor for the Children of Time anthology, which also features pieces by Robin Burks and host-of-this-podcast Anthony Williams. All of his projects can be found below:

Doctor Who’s Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3p9T4DG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DSiiue)
Facing the Raven: Doctor Who Series 9 in Review (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aIGpza | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DNiFWZ )
Children of Time: The Companions of Doctor Who (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lQ2OAW | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aJuYr5)

Louis Robinson

Louis’ first career was as a film editor for the BBC, in which capacity he worked on the Jon Pertwee era story The Dæmons. From there, he went into production, and is most recognizable for having been the Producer on the British TV quiz show Telly Addicts. He has also been known for his voice on BBC Radio 4. Since retiring from his work with the BBC, Louis moved to Atlanta, and can be found these days performing his work as a singer-songwriter on the Atlanta Folk Music scene. Keep an eye out for him!

We will be back next week with a regular episode, and more bonus episodes with extra content from Wholanta are in the pipeline. Cover photo credit from this week's episode: Jeanine Munoz.

As usual, you can also follow us and interact with us on various forms of social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 8: Taller Than Tom Cruise, Nicer Than Hitler (The Reign of Terror)

Sun, 26 May 2019 09:07:55 -0500

The Watchers wrap up the very first Season of Doctor Who, discussing The Reign of Terror. Along time way, Julie enthuses over the music (unsurprisingly), Don gets annoyed by units of distance, Anthony gets pedantic about Napoleon's height, and Reilly continues to defend The Sensorites against occasional barbs from everyone else. Finally, hear our thoughts on the season as a whole, as we do our end-of-season round-up, featuring OPINIONS and the exciting science of MATHEMATICS!

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3ASJc3o), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/2YTKOx3). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk).

Episode 7: Makes No Sense-orites (The Sensorites)

Mon, 13 May 2019 17:51:16 -0500

At last, we are back from a six-week hiatus, in which Don moved house, Reilly and Julie both got new jobs, and Anthony sat on the couch (trying to shake off the general malaise from watching The Sensorites). On our return, we collectively (except Reilly) give an exasperated sigh as we cover The Sensorites!

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3ASJc3o), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3lLnxG7). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other notable media mentioned during the podcast:

Captain Power: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BKOgYS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BOaoBO)
Guns, Germs, and Steel, by Jared Diamond (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YZOmhb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DP68SY)

Finally, you can follow and interact with us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app.

Episode 6: Sweet Azz-tec Chocolate (The Aztecs)

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 09:15:57 -0500

This episode, the Watchers discuss The Aztecs, in which the titular people are the first on the show to notice how amazing Barbara is, proclaiming her to be a Goddess as a result. Along the way, Julie wonders where the rest of the Aztecs are hiding, Reilly delights over Ian’s costumes, Don considers how the story could be more like Blazing Saddles, and Anthony treats everyone to his Richard III voice. The team wraps up by pondering whether or not history can be changed...

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find the Special Edition of this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3FW9JAw), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3pasrOQ). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Other items mentioned in the show:

Legend of the Hidden Temple (https://youtu.be/pHdHFKom1zs)
The Crystal Maze – Aztec Zone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbhRYpXofS8)
Guns, Germs, and Steel (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YZOmhb | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DP68SY)

Episode 5: Super Marinus Bros. (The Keys of Marinus)

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:50:51 -0500

Do the TARDIS crew have what it takes to save the Planet Marinus?

They’ll have to think fast and move even faster to complete this quest! The Keys of Marinus are being hunted by the evil Voord tribe of fetishists. It’s up to the Doctor and friends to gather them before they fall into the clutches of Yartek, leader of the Voord, before time runs out. But it won’t be easy. To get to the keys, they’ll have to cross acid seas, survive screaming jungles, avoid bottomless pits, fight off ice soldiers, and a host of cunning traps that only a deranged hermit can devise. It’s another non-stop adventure from the SUPER MARINUS BROS.!

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3AOcb8B), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3aKZPU6). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Episode 4: Mongolface (Marco Polo)

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 12:23:29 -0500

In this episode, the Watchers discuss Marco Polo, in which almost every character spends seven episodes blissfully ignoring who the villain actually is. Along the way, Julie brings the Bechdel test into play, Reilly throws shade on Marco Polo’s character, Don enthuses over “drunk” Ian, and Anthony admits his love for Barbara. The team wraps up the episode by discussing the missing episodes – how they came to be missing, the returns that have happened, and the rumors around the ongoing search.

For those who want to watch along with us, this one is missing, so you can’t actually watch it. However, the narrated soundtrack is available as a standalone release through Amazon US, and as part of The Lost TV Episodes: Collection One on Amazon UK. To avoid any potential problems around copyright infringement, we’re not linking directly to any of the reconstructions, but they’re relatively easy to find with a wonderful tool called Google.

Episode 3: Susan Loves Scissoring (The Edge of Destruction)

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 13:30:15 -0500

In this episode, the Watchers discuss The Edge of Destruction, the only Doctor Who story that directly contradicts your mother’s instructions not to run with scissors (with hilarious consequences). Along the way, Julie indulges her inner musician, Reilly ponders whether the show could’ve continued without Barbara, while Don and Anthony compare the Doctor to Carl Sagan and William Shatner, respectively. The team wraps up by discussing whether or not anyone would remember the show if it had ended with this serial.

For those who want to watch along with us, you can find this story on DVD from either Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3p9V4vC), or Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/30CTh8p). If you prefer to stream, you can find this story through Britbox in both the US (http://www.britbox.com) and the UK (http://www.britbox.co.uk)

Episode 2: Sex Pants and Naiveté (The Daleks)

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:05:54 -0500

The Watchers continue their quest to watch their way through all of Doctor Who, moving onto the second serial – The Daleks (which, unsurprisingly, introduces us to The Daleks). Along the way, Julie decides to no longer hold back on her commentary around Susan, Don gets confused (and a little excited) about Thal fashion, Reilly muses on Dalek art and architecture, and Anthony brings up Ian’s simmering bloodlust.

Episode 1: Susan Loves Slayer (An Unearthly Child)

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 23:41:26 -0500

Anthony, Don, Julie, and Reilly kick off their quest to watch their way through all of Doctor Who with, unsurprisingly, the very first serial – An Unearthly Child (or possibly The Tribe of Gum, or possibly 100,000 B.C., depending on your persuasion).

Doctor Who: Watchers in the Fourth Dimension

Podcast Announcement (hiatus explanation)

Episode 164: Hold Me Closer, Tiny Master (Planet of Fire)

Episode 163: Don't Yuck Davros' Yum (Resurrection of the Daleks)

Episode 162: Oi! Plant Boy! (Frontios)

Episode 161: A Public Service Announcement About LARPing (The Awakening)

Episode 160: The Sea Derps (Warriors of the Deep)

Bonus Episode 44: A Sulk-Off With Worzel (Worzel Gummidge: Pilot + Christmas Special)

Episode 159: The Podcast Episode of Rassilon (The Five Doctors)

Episode 158: We Got the B-Team Here (Season 20 Retrospective)

Episode 157: This is No Tangerine Dream (The King's Demons)

Bonus Episode 43: That is Why You Stay With the Tour (The Savages Animation)

Episode 156: Captain Wrack's Rack (Enlightenment)

Bonus Episode 42: Zombie Bites Are Rarely Consensual (The Gorgon + The Blood on Satan's Claw)

Episode 155: I'll Take the Disease, Please (Terminus)

Episode 154: 2 Brigs, 1 Ship (Mawdryn Undead)

Episode 153: Gettin' Stoned on that Snake Venom! (Snakedance)

Episode 152: Not Angry, Just Very Disappointed (Arc of Infinity)

Episode 151: Unnecessarily Gross (Season 19 Retrospective)

Bonus Episode 41: Old School Propaganda (Spare Parts)

Episode 150: An Excessive Dose of Mucinex (Time-Flight)

Episode 149: Jur-Adric Park (Earthshock)

Episode 148: Measuring Things in "Adrics" (Black Orchid)

Episode 147: Emotionally Unavailable TARDIS Crew (The Visitation)

Episode 146: New Wave Fever Dream (Kinda)

Episode 145: *exasperated sigh* (Four to Doomsday)

Episode 144: ...is the Master a Brat? (Castrovalva)

Episode 143: Brendan is the WORST! (K9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend)

Episode 142: Where Are the Women, PHIL!? (Tom Baker Era Retrospective)

Episode 141: The Master Wants Kisses (Season 18 Retrospective)

Episode 140: Let Me Speak With Your Manager (Logopolis)

Episode 139: Bowie: Keeper of Earth (The Keeper of Traken)

Episode 138: The Printer and the BabyBjörn (Warriors' Gate)

Episode 137: Give Me an Ankle, at Least! (State of Decay)

Bonus Episode 40: He WAS the Dish of the Day! (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

Episode 136: Dungeons & Dragons: Mistfall (Full Circle)

Episode 135: Cosplaying as Skeletor (Meglos)

Episode 134: One Berry Short of a Bushel (The Leisure Hive)

Podcast Announcement (and this time it's good news, we promise!)

Bonus Episode 39: Wear My Face! (The Romance of Crime)

Episode 133: Would Somebody Think of the Children!? (Season 17 Retrospective)

Bonus Episode 38: He Also Double Tapped It (The Vampire Lovers and Dr. Terror's House of Horrors)

Episode 132: Such is the Burden of a Yokel (Shada)

Episode 131: Pour One Out for Dudders (The Horns of Nimon)

Episode 130: A Thrilling Conversation About Insurance (Nightmare of Eden)

Episode 129: Hairy Rolling Balls (The Creature from the Pit)

Episode 128: K9 Hates French People (City of Death)

Bonus Episode 37: A Collection of Dodo Don'ts (The Celestial Toymaker Animation)

Episode 127: Chuck Davros Out the Window (Destiny of the Daleks)

Episode 126: Silver Glamazon Queen (Season 16 Retrospective)

Bonus Episode 36: Upper Class Twit of the Year (The Auntie Matter)

Episode 125: The Skull Means Nothing (The Armageddon Factor)

Episode 124: Doctor Who Does Kaiju (The Power of Kroll)

Episode 123: Tamm on Tamm (The Androids of Tara)

Episode 122: All the Ladies! (The Stones of Blood)

Episode 121: Kids, Ask Your Parents (The Pirate Planet)

Episode 120: Missing the Junk in the Trunk (The Ribos Operation)

Episode 119: Like an Undercooked Cake (Season 15 Retrospective)

Bonus Episode 35: The Julie and Reilly Simping Special (The Fate of Krelos / Return to Telos)

Episode 118: Effectively Getting Susan'd (The Invasion of Time)

Episode 117: Two Dollars and a Ball of String (Underworld)

Episode 116: Saved by a Jelly Baby (The Sun Makers)

Episode 115: Snuffleupagus' Detached Trunk (Image of the Fendahl)

Bonus Episode 34: The Daleks Have Blue Balls! (The Daleks... in Colour!)

Episode 114: Is the Enormous Prawn Horny? (The Invisible Enemy)

Bonus Episode 33: How Is This Guy Funded!? (The Underwater Menace Animation)

Episode 113: The Real Housewives of Wherever (Horror of Fang Rock)

Bonus Episode 32: We're Getting Cronenberg'd! (Destination: Nerva)

Episode 112: Three Fifths of a Speaking Woman (Season 14 Retrospective)

Episode 111: Simple Old-Fashioned Cannibalism (The Talons of Weng-Chiang)

Bonus Episode 31: Summoning Old Gregg (The Box of Delights)

Episode 110: Murder on the Kill-All-Humans Express (The Robots of Death)

Episode 109: Very Leeroy Jenkins (The Face of Evil)

Episode 108: Crispy, But Also Greasy (The Deadly Assassin)

Episode 107: The Hand of Microwaving (The Hand of Fear)

Bonus Episode 30: Terry-Thomas in Panties (Dracula and The Vault of Horror)

Episode 106: Just Stop Being Peasants! (The Masque of Mandragora)

Bonus Episode 29: The Canadian Alien (Doctor Who and the Pescatons)

Episode 105: If You Can Make It Fit... (Season 13 Retrospective)

Bonus Episode 28: A Good Carburetor is What Life’s All About (Tribute to Don and Phantom of the Paradise)

Episode 145: exasperated sigh (Four to Doomsday)