Tom Baker Episodes

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

"K9 & Company" Production 7P December 28, 1981 Sarah Jane investigates a coven of witches with her new found friend, K9. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the pairing of two iconic companions, the concept of the show as a series, and the lack of motive for a supposed mystery. Please make sure you are subscrib...

"Logopolis" Production 5V February 28 - March 21, 1981 In an attempt to fix the chameleon circuit, the Doctor finds the Master has survived and is causing chaos on the planet, Logopolis, which hold the secret to the universe's survival. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Tegan, the connecti...

"The Keeper of Traken" Production 5T January 31 - February 21, 1981 On the way to Gallifrey, the TARDIS is taken over by the Keeper of Traken who needs the Doctor's help with a wave of evil that is washing over the peaceful union. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Nyssa, the rapport betwee...

"Warriors' Gate" Production 5S January 3-24, 1981 The TARDIS winds up in the void between E-Space and N-Space, but the gateway is guarded by robots created by those rebelling against their enslavers. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the abrupt departure of Romana, the sidelining of Adric and K9, and the conv...

"Doctor Who and the Pescatons" July 1976 The Doctor and Sarah Jane return to Earth to discover a metallic shark-like race is bent on taking over the planet. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the similarities with Fury from the Deep, the toned down performance of Tom Baker, and the lack of Sarah Jane in the ...