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Aug. 18, 2025

Everything Old is New Again - "Four to Doomsday"

"Four to Doomsday" Production 5W January 18-26, 1982 The TARDIS lands on a vessel bound for Earth with four different groups of humans from different times and cultures. But are they human? And what are the intentions of Mona...

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Aug. 11, 2025

A Vision in Beige - "Castrovalva"

"Castrovalva" Production 5Z January 4-21, 1982 The Doctor struggles to settle into his new incarnation, taking the TARDIS to the world of Castrovalva where the Master has set a trap. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor J...

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Aug. 4, 2025

Hecate! Hecate! Hecate! - "K9 & Company"

"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 ...

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July 26, 2025

Logopolis is a 3-D Printer - "Logopolis"

"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'...

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July 19, 2025

Keep on Traken - "The Keeper of Traken"

"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 u...

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July 12, 2025

Goodbye, Lalla - "Warriors' Gate"

"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 an...

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July 4, 2025

Doctor Who and the Malcontents - "Doctor Who and the Pescatons"

"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 ...

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June 28, 2025

Lalla is a Pain in the Neck - "State of Decay"

"State of Decay" Production 5P November 22 - December 13, 1980 The TARDIS takes the Doctor, Romana and Adric to a world where the people appear backward despite indications of high technology. Moreso, a threat from the Time L...

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June 21, 2025

Lost in E-Space with Lalla - "Full Circle"

"Full Circle" Production 5R October 25. - November 15, 1980 Trapped in E-Space, the Doctor and Romana encounter Adric and a mystery that has kept his people in darkness for decades. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Ji...

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June 14, 2025

When Lalla Met Jacqueline - "Meglos"

"Meglos" Production 5N September 27 - October 18, 1980 The Doctor comes to help the people of Tygella, but is it really him? Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of t...

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June 7, 2025

Vacationing with Lalla - "The Leisure Hive"

"The Leisure Hive" Production 5N August 30 - September 20, 1980 The Doctor and Romana visit the planet of Argolis where tachyon technology is being used to restore a dying civilization. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/edito...

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May 30, 2025

The Best Laid Plans - Patreon Exclusive #79

MUSIC Craig Ferguson of the Late, Late Show creates lyrics for the Doctor Who theme - 11th SEASON RETROSPECTIVE John and Jim discuss the good, the bad, and the funny in Pertwee's final season as the Doctor. Stay tuned for our Pertwee...

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May 24, 2025

I'm Horny for Lalla - "The Horns of Nimon"

"The Horns of Nimon" Production 5L December 22, 1979 - January 12, 1980 The Nimon threaten not only the planet Skonnos, but the Doctor and Romana as well. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once ag...

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May 17, 2025

Lalla is a Dream Come True - "Nightmare of Eden"

"Nightmare of Eden" Production 5K November 24 - December 14, 1979 The Doctor and Romana find themselves trapped on a ship that is locked with another ship while dealing with drug runners. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/edi...

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May 10, 2025

Keep Lalla from the Pit! - "The Creature from the Pit"

"The Creature from the Pit" Production 5G October 27 - November 17, 1979 On the planet Chloris, there is a mystery behind a murderous creature that skulks about in a pit. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard joi...

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May 3, 2025

Lalla in the City of Love - "City of Death"

"City of Death" Production 5H September 29 - October 20, 1979 On holiday in modern day Paris, the Doctor and Romana discover time ripples that have an effect on them and the people of the City of Love. Podcaster John S. Drew ...

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April 26, 2025

If Lalla Be My Destiny - "Destiny of the Daleks"

"Destiny of the Daleks" Production 5J September 1-22, 1979 The Randomizer takes the TARDIS to Skaro where the Movellans and the Daleks are searching for something in the ruins of the Kaled city. Podcaster John S. Drew and wri...

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April 19, 2025

Patreon Exclusive 72 - Season 40 Retrospective

MUSIC Hank Marvin - Doctor Who (Official Video) SEASON 40 RETROSPECTIVE We take one last look at Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the Doctor. COMIC 86 - Doctor Who - The Threat from Beneath - April 7, 1973 The Daleks attempt an invasion of...

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April 12, 2025

Armageddon You Right? - The Key to Time - The Armageddon Factor

The Key to Time "The Armageddon Factor" Production 5F January 20 - February 20, 1979 The final segment to the Key to Time may prove the most difficult to find as the Black Guardian and his henchman, the Shadow, are hot on the...

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April 5, 2025

We Apologize in Advance to Those Who Worship Kroll - The Key to Time …

The Key to Time "The Power of Kroll" Production 5E December 23, 1978 - January 13, 1979 The 5th segment to the Key to Time is on a world full of swamps and Swampies that make finding the segment difficulty for the Doctor and ...

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March 28, 2025

Frankly, You Don't Give a Damn - The Key to Time - "The Androids of T…

The Key to Time "The Androids of Tara" Production 5D November 25 - December 16, 1978 Finding the 4th segment to the Key to Time is easy, but holding it while figuring out who is an android and who is royalty is proving diffic...

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March 22, 2025

How Cheeky! - The Key to Time - "The Stones of Blood"

The Key to Time "The Stones of Blood" Production 5C October 28 - November 18, 1978 The third segment to the Key to Time is located on Earth, but will an ancient cult prevent the Doctor and Romana from finding it? Podcaster Jo...

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March 15, 2025

Spaceballs 2 - "The Pirate Planet"

The Key to Time "The Pirate Planet" Production 5B September 30 - October 21, 1978 The second segment to the Key to Time is supposed to be on a planet that isn't there, but then suddenly is. Is it the same planet? Podcaster Jo...

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March 8, 2025

Pay No Attention to the Time Lady Behind the Door - The Key to Time -…

The Key to Time "The Ribos Operation" Production 5A September 2-23, 1978 The Doctor is given an assignment to recover the six segments to the powerful Key to Time. He is also given a new assistant in the form of Time Lady Rom...

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