The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #79: Review – The Doctor’s Wife

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Roll up roll up, what is my bid for this lovely bit of merchandise? The Doctor's wife - only 52.7 trillion miles on her, and doesn't she look good? Looks like she just stepped out of the showroom! See over there, the Doctor Who Podcast review team ready to cast their appraisal over this fine offering today! Have a listen to what they have to say, then come back and place a bid for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #78: Interview with Tom Spilsbury, editor of Doctor Who Magazine

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James was lucky enough to speak with Tom Spilsbury, current editor of Doctor Who Magazine recently. James covered Tom's time with the magazine, and also discusses the recent controversy of spoilergate which has rocketed through the Doctor Who online community. Join James in what is a fascinating chat with the man who holds the reigns of what many regard as the bible of Doctor Who information. There is also a competition in which you can win a very special prize indeed!

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #77: Review of Curse of the Black Spot

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Sponsored by Jacktar Rum, presumably... nobody is going to get that reference, nobody...

Season 6 keeps barrelling along and with a yo ho ho we come to the third episode - Curse of the Black Spot. Trevor, James and Tom discuss the merits and otherwise of this story. We also play some feedback we have already received about this very episode!

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #76: Fan reaction to The Impossible Astronaut and Day of the Moon

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I know what I think, but what do you think?

It is all very well and good for the fine folk in the DWP Campervan to rabbit on about the episodes, but what do you out there think? Trevor has the campervan all to his own this episode and covers the fan reaction to the first two episodes of the season. And something a little different this episode we eavesdrop on a few fellow podcasters shows to find out what they thought of the episodes as well. So, if you like what you hear, please check out these fine shows - Two-Minute Time Lord, DWO WhoCast, Radio Free Skaro and The Oodcast. Well worth your time for a download and listen. In this episode we read out and listen to the amazing amount of feedback we have received from you over the past few weeks - keep it coming everyone!

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #74: Review of The Impossible Astronaut

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Nearly typed "planet" there....

What else would any self-respecting Doctor Who podcast be doing straight after Easter. Why, reviewing The Impossible Astronaut of course! The DWP is no different, and it is with a spring in our step and a thrill coursing our entire bodies that we review the season opener. We also announce the winners of a couple of competitions we have had going over the past month.

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #73: Series 6 preview – spoilers!

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With the premiere of Season 6 just around the corner (my gosh it's exciting, isn't it?) Tom and James sift through the mountain of rumours, heresay, facts, whispers and information surrounding what we are in for. Needless to say, this episode is crammed with spoilers, both confirmed and unconfirmed. If you are in any way allergic to them, play this episode in about six weeks time. This episode was recorded shortly before we learnt about the sad passing of Elisabeth Sladen. A proper tribute episode will be released in a few weeks.

The Doctor Who Podcast: Quiz 9

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Fresh from their victory and humiliating defeat at the Gallifrey 22 convention, the DWP team decided it was time to pit their wits against each other again, and hence the DWP Quiz 9 was born. Trevor is quizmaster this time around and he has come up with some fiendish questions to pit against Tom and James. The arena is set, the players are ready, the half time oranges are cut and ready to go. The only question is, are you, the listener, ready for this goliath-like battle?

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #72: Review of the latest Big Finish Sylvester McCoy trilogy and interview with Steven Hall

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The Big Finish Machine keeps on rolling.....and so does The Doctor Who podcast! Join James and Tom as they take a look at the recent 7th Doctor, Ace and Hex trilogy, Project Destiny, A Death in the Family and Lurkers at Sunlights Edge. James also interviews Steven Hall, the writer A Death in the Family – the most talked about Big Finish play in recent years. We also launch yet another competition with a rather nifty little prize and go through some of the oodles of feedback all you nice listeners have been sending in. Let us know what you think of the episode by getting in touch with us at feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com – and be sure to join us next week for our Season Six preview!

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #71: Review of The Aztecs and an interview with Ian Cullen

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Well, The Aztecs stand even today as one of the most shining examples of Doctor Who. It is a story that fulfils Doctor Who's original mandate to educate, whilst at the same time it entertains. This story has always been a firm favourite of the DWP, and we devote our episode to talking about it. We also have an interview with one of the cast from, Ian Cullen, who played Ixta.

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #70: Partners in Who

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In this episode we look at a side of Doctor Who that isn't discussed very much - the partners of devoted Doctor Who fans. Whilst we are all away at conventions, producing podcasts, watching DVDs, knitting scarfs and submitting scripts, just what do our partners do and what do they think of our obsession? We bring in opinions from all over the globe, courtesy of podcasting friends.

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #69: Big Finish chat and interview with Big Finish line producer David Richardson

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We like talking about Big Finish audios here in the DWP Campervan - over the years they have produced some fantastic stories, featuring the vocal talents of the 5th-8th Doctors. We thought it was about time to talk about Big Finish themselves. How have they fared since there beginnings during the Doctor Who "wilderness" years in 1999, through to their triumphant releases today. What do Big Finish do well, what can they do better, and what do we want more of. A lively discussion indeed on a company that has truly carried the flag for Doctor Who for nearly 12 years. To cap the show off, Tom was lucky enough to interview David Richardson, line producer on the Big Finish range. Tom talked to him about his work for Big Finish.

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #68: The DWP/Oodcast Gally 22 Quiz Showdown!

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In what is the DWPs last bit of Gallifrey 22 coverage, we present the epic quiz showdown between the DWP and the Oodcast. It was early on Sunday morning, and a hushed silence fell over the convention area as the arena was set for the epic battle of wills between the two mighty podcasts. Presented by master of ceremonies Clayton Hickman have a listen now to what is a truly memorable chapter in not only DWP quiz history, but will go down in the annals of Gallifrey history as something rather special. Laid it on thick enough for you?

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #67: Gallifrey 22 convention review

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Just what is the description for lots of cos-play Amy's? A reservoir of Ponds?

Trevor and James made it back safe and sound to Australia and the UofK after their mammoth Gallifrey 22 convention experience, which took place in LA in late February. They shared with an eager and incredibly jealous Tom their experiences over that weekend. Did any of you attend Gallifrey and want to share your thoughts? Send them in to feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com.

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #66: DWP Tribute to Nicholas Courtney

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No sooner had the recent Gallifrey 22 convention finished that we heard of the sad passing of Nicholas Courtney, most famous for playing Brigadier Alastair Lethbridge Stewart in the classic series of Doctor Who. Nicholas gave so much to the program whilst playing the Brig that it would be remiss if we did not spend some time looking at the his contribution to Doctor Who. Join us as we reminisce over the life and times of Nicholas Courtney.

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #65: The DWP-Staggering Stories Quiz Showdown

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WhilstJames and Trevor were at the Gallifrey convention recently, they challenged the fine folk at the Staggering Stories Podcast to a quiz showdown. So, in the early morning of a typical Gallifrey convention day, the stage was set. Two teams, a set of microphones, and a willing and eager audience ready to cheer their side on to victory. Hosted and presented by quizmaster Chip from the Two-Minute Time Lord Podcast, listen now to the two leviathians going head to head to claim the ultimate prize of quiz champion.

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #64: Interview with Clayton Hickman

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This week it is our great pleasure to bring you an interview with a man you may be familiar with. He holds the record as the longest serving editor of Doctor Who Magazine. He has written for Big Finish, The Sarah Jane Smith Adventures and Comic Relief. When he isn't writing, he is contributing covers to the Big Finish audio range, or the 2Entertain range of DVDs. In his spare time he moderates the DVD commentaries on such releases as The Time Meddler and Frontier in Space. He found time in his diary to speak toJames on an incredible variety of subjects, presented here in an hour long interview. This is the last episode of the Doctor Who Podcast for the next two weeks or so. Trevor and James will be in Los Angeles this week at the Gallifrey 22 convention. As well as meeting each other face to face for the first time, they hope to secure interviews for you with the guests. For those going to the convention, come up and say hi and get a Doctor Who Podcast ribbon (today at the convention, tomorrow on eBay!).

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #62: Just Who is River Song, Seeds of Doom DVD review

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"I must know what happens when The Doctor Who Podcast touches human flesh"

When we are not recording the latest amazing episode of The Doctor Who Podcast, the titanic trio are on the DWP forums marvelling at a thread that has grown, Krynoid like, since Matt Smith took over the reigns as the Doctor. The thread in question is the Who is River Song thread. In this magic part of the forum, our members have been wondering, discussing and disecting various theories, information and flights of fancy over who the character of River Song really is. We thought it was time the podcast weighed in our ideas as well as discussing the ideas already present. To round off the episode, James and Trevor review the DVD release for a classic Tom Baker story, The Seeds of Doom. Keep those questions for the Gallifrey convention quiz showdown, details of who to send them to are in this episode.

The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #61: Interview with Bernard Cribbins, companion geek-out

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The Mott is in the house! (campervan)

It is our great pleasure to bring you at The Doctor Who Podcast an interview with Wilfred Mott himself, Bernard Cribbins.James was lucky enough to speak to him recently. Bernard's time with Doctor Who stretches back as far as the second Dalek movie - Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150AD, all the way up to his most memorable Who role as Wilfred Mott, grandfather and sometime comapnion to the David Tennant Doctor. In the rest of the podcast, Tom and James geek out about companion mix ups. What if Adric was a companion to the 9th Doctor? How would Nyssa fare alongside the Matt Smith Doctor? Gallifrey 22 is not far away, and the DWP team needs your help! Full details are in the show.