Episode List in Order

"The Sun Makers" Production 4W November 26 - December 17, 1977 The TARDIS takes the Doctor and Leela to Pluto where they face the Collector of an over-taxed colony. 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 humor balance with the drama, the separation of Tom and Louise in the story, and the history behind this ...

"Image of the Fendahl" Production 4X October 29 - November 19, 1977 A 12,000,000 year old skull may prove to be more than just a link to an alien presence on Earth as the Fendhal prepares to take over. 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 lack of K9, the missed opportunities of Wanda Ventham as a Fendahl, a...

"The Invisible Enemy" Production 4T October 1-22, 1977 In the year 5,000 the and Doctor and Leela fight to stop a virus from becoming so large, it could swarm across the universe. 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 K9, the humor of Leela, and the trip inside the Doctor's body. Please mak...

"Horror of Fang Rock" Production 4V September 3-24, 1977 The TARDIS winds up on a lone lighthouse cut off by fog and under siege by a extraterrestrial. 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 continuing strong characterization of Leela, the strange placement of two period pieces back to back, and the Rutans' ...

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"The Talons of Weng-Chiang" Production 4S February 26 - April 2, 1977 The Doctor shows Leela Victorian London and the two find themselves caught up in the mystery of local women going missing. 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 racial stereotypes perpetuated in this story, the continuing development of L...

"The Robots of Death" Production 4R January 29 - February 17, 1977 A murder mystery aboard an alien sand miner has the Doctor eager to solve as he is a suspect. 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 Louise Jameson's performance as Leela, the murder mystery presented, and the art style of the robots and the sand...

"The Face of Evil" Production 4Q January 1-22, 1977 The Doctor returns to a world he once visited and helped, but he doesn't remember a thing about it. 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 Leela, the writing of Chris Boucher, and the use of film for the jungle exteriors. Please make sure...

"The Deadly Assassin" Production 4P October 30 - November 20, 1976 The Doctor returns to Gallifrey where he's framed for murdering the Time Lord President by the Master. 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 a companionless Doctor, the return of the Master and the portrayal of the Time Lords. Please make sur...

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"The Hand of Fear" Production 4N October 2-23, 1976 Sarah Jane is taken possession of by an alien bent on revenge against his home world. 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 departure of Sarah Jane Smith, the Kastrian costume design, and the use of a quarry as a quarry. Please make sure you are subscri...

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"The Masque of Mandragora" Production 4M September 4-25, 1976 The TARDIS brings an intelligent energy helix to Earth and it is bent on conquering 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 their opinions on medieval dramas, Jim's Sarah Jane fatigue, and Jim recognizing previous appearances of guest sta...

Moonbase 3 - "Departure and Arrival" September 9, 1973 A new administrator for Moonbase 3 finds himself tasked with learning who is at fault for the death of his predecessor. 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 premiere episode of Moonbase 3, a series produced by then Doctor Who producers Barry Letts and...

"The Seeds of Doom" Production 4L January 31 - March 6, 1976 In the Antarctic, an extra-terrestrial pod erupts releasing a spore that infects humans and changes them into Krynoids! 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 pointlessness of UNIT being in the story, the campy Batman elements, and Tom Baker's in...

"The Brain of Morbius" Production 4K January 3-24, 1976 The Time Lords send the Doctor on a mission to the planet Karn to determine if the renegade Time Lord Morbius is still alive. 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 ramifications of the Time Lord wrestling match, the design of Morbius' new body, and t...

"The Android Invasion" Production 4J November 22 - December 13, 1975 The TARDIS lands in an English village near a space research station where an astronaut believed lost by Sarah Jane turns up. But there is more to this village than meets the eye. 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 Terry Nation phoning it...

"Pyramids of Mars" Production 4G October 25 - November 15, 1975 The TARDIS lands in 1911 where an archeologist has unleashed the power of Sutekh, the Destroyer of Worlds. 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 bickering time travelers, the performance of Gabriel Wolfe, and the rules about time interference...

"Planet of Evil" Production 4H September 27 - October 18, 1975 The TARDIS overshoots its destination by 30,000 years where the Doctor and Sarah Jane find themselves facing a creature made of anti-matter. 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 lack of real evil in the story, the set design, and the multi-us...

"Terror of the Zygons" Production 4F August 30 - September 20, 1975 The Doctor returns to Earth to help UNIT investigate a series of destroyed oil rigs only to find Earth once again facing an alien menace. 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 Sarah Jane coming into her own, the departure of Harry, and the la...

Jon Pertwee Retrospective Jon Pertwee played the Doctor for five years from 1970-1974. 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 Doctor's characteristics, the companions and supporting cast, and Jon Pertwee's next TV appearance as host of "Whodunnit?". Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any ...

"Revenge of the Cybermen" Production 4D April 19 - May 10, 1975 On the planet Voga, the Cybermen fear the gold and so they plan to destroy it. 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 growing character of Sarah Jane, the humorous bent of episode four and the design of the Cybermen heads. Please make sure yo...

"Genesis of the Daleks" Production 4E March 8 - April 12, 1975 The Time Lords send the Doctor, Sarah Jane, and Harry on a mission to stop or change the creation of the Daleks on Skaro. 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 lack of Daleks in a Daleks story, the more steady performance of Tom Baker, and the...

"The Sontaran Experiment" Production 4B February 22 - March 1, 1975 A quick trip to a future Earth reveals a Sontaran plot to test humanity in order to determine its weaknesses. 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 Tom Baker's accident, the five fingered Sontaran, and the return of the two-parter. Please ma...