The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #245: Costume Drama, Nick Briggs Interview and Re-Trial of a Time Lord: Part 3

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A real mixed bag this time! James and Michele discuss the thirteenth Doctor’s sense of fashion.  Stephen drops in a more thoughtful (and detailed) opinion too. Ian is then joined by Nicholas Briggs and discusses the Eighth incarnation of our favourite Gallifreyan and possible directions his iteration can now head post-Night of the Doctor. In addition, a review of the final story in Big Finish's first Eighth Doctor and Charlie season, Minuet in Hell and the last part of our Re-Trial of a Time Lord mini-series where Trial of The Valeyard gets put under the DWP microscope! Phew! Enjoy the show.
06/02/2014

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #244: Review of Spearhead from Space and Re-Trial of a Time Lord: Part Two

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As one Doctor prepares to begin his reign, Michele, James and Stephen take a look back at the beginning of another.  We set the dial for 1970 and review Jon Pertwee’s debut story, Spearhead From Space. Stephen Elsden pops back for Part Two of Re-Trial of a Time Lord and reports back after his very first viewing of Terror of the Vervoids and The Ultimate Foe. Still not enough?! Well then, Ian and Michele continue their trek through the first season of Eight Doctor and Charley Big Finish stories and review The Stones of Venice. Enjoy the show.
30/01/2014

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #243: Geekout and Re-Trial of a Time Lord: Part One

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Join Stephen, Michele and James as they geek out over the latest Doctor Who news.  And George Formby. We also welcome Stephen Elsden back to the campervan for Part 1 of Re-Trial of a Time Lord – a new mini-series where Stephen talks about his reaction to watching Series 23 for the very first time, some thirty years after it first aired on BBC1. As if that wasn’t enough, then Michele and Ian continue their trek through the Eighth Doctor Big Finish plays and turn their attention to Sword of Orion! Enjoy the show.
23/01/2014

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #242: Predictions for 2014!

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And welcome to the first regular Doctor Who Podcast of 2014!  In time honoured fashion, it’s our predictions episode! James, Stephen, Michele and Leeson take a look back at the predictions we made at the beginning of last year (in Episode 183) and then foolishly go on to make brand new ones for 2014.
15/01/2014

The Doctor Who Podcast: Special 8 – Doctor Who at the British Film Institute

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Happy New Year everyone! And what better way is there to start the New Year off than looking back at one of 2013’s most popular and successful series of Doctor Who events?! Lat year, the British Film Institute organised the wonderful Doctor Who at 50  – eleven monthly events, each of which celebrated a different era of the show.  At least one full story was screened at each event and then a panel was held with Doctor Who alumni from each era.  The events attracted Doctor Who stars from across the ages – from Tom Baker to David Tennant to Donald Tosh, the BFI was the place to celebrate Who in 2013. In this episode, James talks to Justin Johnson and Dick Fiddy from the BFI – the co-curators and organisers of the Doctor Who at 50 events and discuss nearly getting Christopher Eccleston, the ticketing decisions and basically how much they love Doctor Who! Tune in for Episode 242 in a couple of weeks’ time – be warned: it’s our predictions show!
03/01/2014

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #241: Review of Time of the Doctor

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Another era of our favourite show comes to an end - Matt Smith takes his final bow and morphs into the erratic kidney loving Peter Capaldi. Time of the Doctor gives us our final glimpse of Matt Smith as the Doctor, and it is down to Stephen and Trevor to provide their thoughts on the story - but James manages to get his thoughts in too! Get your feedback in on this story and indeed on the whole of the Matt Smith era to feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com.
28/12/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast: Quiz 18

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Ladies and Gentlemen, The Doctor Who Podcast is proud to present – this year’s Christmas Quiz!! Yes, it’s that time of year when we all torment each other and find out just how little we actually know about Doctor Who. So sit back, have a cup of tea and enjoy hearing Stephen, Tom and Leeson squirm under the barrage of brain-teasers James thoroughly enjoys throwing at them!
18/12/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #240: Review of the year – so far!

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Join James, Stephen and Ian as they get together to talk about….well, it’s a geek-out so anything’s on the cards.  It’s only natural however that the conversation heads in the direction of reviewing the 50th Anniversary year.  All three attended the Celebration at the Excel so that gets a review along with a chat about all the other celebratory events that have taken place .   In all the excitement, a lone voice dares to say; yes Doctor Who has taken over television - but has there been enough of the actual flagship show itself?  Would we have traded the Afterparty and The Science of Doctor Who for another episode of the show itself?  Hmmm. Next week - it’s BACK!  Yes, it's our Christmas Quiz!!
11/12/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #239: Feedback on The Day of the Doctor

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With Day of the Doctor having aired over a week ago, it’s time to find out what our listeners thought of the Anniversary episode.  Join James, Stephen, Michele and Tony as they read, listen and argue about the points of view you’ve send in!  
04/12/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #238: Review of Day of the Doctor Part 2

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Hot on the heels of last episode's instant review of the Day of the Doctor, the DWP presenters retreat to the relative safety of the DWP Campervan to have a more measured, thoughtful, insightful discussion on the 50th Anniversary story. Join the hosts of your favourite Doctor Who podcast as they discuss in more detail their reactions to The Day of the Doctor!
25/11/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #237: Live! Review of Day of the Doctor Part 1

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How about that then?! THE DAY HAS BEEN SAVED! James, Michele, Tony and Laura were at the British Film Institute this evening to see Day of the Doctor along with fellow fans as it aired around the globe. This is their instant reaction, recorded not more than ten minutes after the final credits had rolled.  Tune in to find out what they thought about it! NOW!!! Join us later in the week for Part 2 of our review when Tom and Leeson share what they thought too. We'd also love to hear what you thought - send in your feedback to us as feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com. Audio feedback under two minutes stands a better chance of making onto a future DWP. Enjoy the show!
24/11/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #236: Review of An Adventure in Time and Space

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Well, it's now aired in the UK!!  Join James, Ian, Tony and Laura as they review the rather wonderful ninety minute drama about the origins of Doctor Who, An Adventure in Time and Space.  Be careful, this is a FULL review, spoilers an' all, so if you live in a part of the world that hasn't aired the programme yet, don't listen to this episode until you've seen it! Join us at the weekend for review of the 50th Anniversary Special, The Day of the Doctor.  It's getting very close now!!
22/11/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #235: Night and the Coming Day of the Doctor

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Wow.  Who saw THAT coming?! Paul McGann BACK as The Doctor on our telly boxes!  But what did the DWP team make of it?! Join James, Tom and Stephen as they attempt to regulate their breathing so they can articulate their reactions to seven minutes of television no-one thought would ever exist.... Inevitably, discussion turns to Day of the Doctor - but don't worry, it's all spoiler-free. Mainly because we don't know anything about the story! Also, Ian and his son Alex pop into the Campervan to talk about Professor Brian Cox's  latest project, The Science of Doctor Who that screened on BBC2 the same day that Night of the Doctor was released.  What a week! Join us Thursday - yes, Thursday - at 10.30pm GMT when Episode 236 will be online - a review Mark Gatiss' An Adventure in Space and Time.  
20/11/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #234: Review of The Light at the End

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In this week’s episode of The Doctor Who Podcast, Stephen and James review Big Finish’s hugely anticipated anniversary story, The Light at the End.  The play features the first eight Doctors!  There will be arguments….. Ian and Michele drop by to review another multi-Doctor Big Finish story, The Four Doctors. Join us next week for our geek-out about the events taking place in the run-up to the 50th Anniversary.  And if that isn't enough for you, then we'll chuck in a review of The Science of Doctor Who from Ian as well!
14/11/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast: Writers Special 2 – Tommy Donbavand and Simon Guerrier

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In the second of our Writers Specials, we speak to Tommy Donbavand and Simon Guerrier about writing for Doctor Who.  Tommy talks about his recent Eleventh Doctor and Clara novel, Shroud of Sorrow and Simon about giving words to the Second Doctor and Jamie in is his Destiny of the Doctors audio, Shadow of Death. Join Stephen, Tony and Laura as they guide you through the interviews – oh, and there’s a cameo from a truly ghostly voice from the DWP’s murky past...... Join us for Episode 234 next week for our review of Big Finish’s Light at the End.
09/11/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #233: Trailer dissection and reviews of Big Finish plays The Wrong Doctors, Spaceport Fear and The Seeds of War

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Tom and Michele return to the Campervan and waste no time at all in dissecting the trailer for the 50th Anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor that was released last week. They then talk about the recent Big Finish sixth Doctor and Mel trilogy, The Wrong Doctors, Spaceport Fear and The Seeds of War.  Whilst the DWP team are geeking out about this sometime controversial TARDIS team, Ian pops in to chat about the Mechanoids sole Big Finish outing, The Juggernauts. Tune in next week to hear the verdict on what has been arguably Big Finish’s most anticipated release EVER – the 50th anniversary special featuring Doctors 1 to 8 – The Light at the End!  
07/11/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #232: Six of Matt Smith’s best

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In this edition of The Doctor Who Podcast, Stephen, Leeson and James take a look back at the soon-ending Matt Smith era of the show and choose two episodes each of what they consider to be must-see eleventh Doctor stories to talk about.  But will they agree on the definition of ‘must-see’?! Do space-pigs fly? For sane listeners, Ian and Michele take a look at Big Finish’s first multi-doctor story, The Sirens of Time. So put the kettle on, pull up a chair and treat yourself to a jammy dodger and listen to the DWP team wax lyrical about Matt Smith and Doctor Who screened since 2010. Enjoy the show.
31/10/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #231: The Enemy of the World and The Web of Fear FOUND!

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As every fan will know by now, it was recently announced that nine previously missing episodes of classic Doctor Who had been found and returned to the BBC Archive.  Hooray!  The find means we can watch The Enemy of the World in its entirety and five complete episodes of The Web of Fear. In this episode, James, Stephen and Ian discuss how the story unfolded and speculate about whether the story has now run its course or if we can allow ourselves to believe more episodes are on their way….  
24/10/2013

The Doctor Who Podcast: Writers Special 1 – Jonathan Morris

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In a bonus edition of The Doctor Who Podcast, we bring you the first in a mini-series of interviews with writers who have become synonymous with Doctor Who fiction, either through writing books, Big Finish audios or extensive articles for Doctor Who Magazine – or in many cases, all three! First up, it’s Jonathon Morris who takes time out from his appearance at Big Finish Day 3 to speak to us. Jonny's back catalogue of Doctor Who output is vast – and is still growing.  He’s the author of over 40 Big Finish audio plays and four original Doctor Who novels for the BBC. Check out his blog - it makes facinating reading. In this interview he talks to Tony and Laura, our intrepid roving reporters at about writing, missing episodes and how it feels to put words into the mouths of actors we became familiar with by watching them on the telly all those years ago. Many thanks to both Big Finish Productions and to 10th Planet Events for allowing us to cover the event. Enjoy the show!
20/10/2013
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