Episode List in Order

"Doctor Who and the Silurians" Production BBB January 31 - March 14, 1970 A menace from beneath the planet brings with it prehistoric creatures and a deadly plague. 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 the trust issues of the Doctor and the Brigadier, the working relationship of the Doctor and Liz, and the introductio...

"Spearhead from Space" Production AAA January 3-24, 1970 The Doctor teams up with the Brigadier and UNIT to stave off an invasion of the Nestine Conscience. 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 Liz Shaw as a companion, the Doctor's tattoo, and the Pertwee Gurn. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast ...

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 impact of black and white episodes of Doctor Who, the differences between William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton's portrayals, and the best and worst of the entire six years of the 60s era. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular po...

"The War Games, Part Two" Production ZZ April 19 - June 21, 1969 The situation with the warring aliens reaches a point that the Doctor can't deal with it alone. He's forced to call in his own people - the Time Lords. 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 evil of the Time Lords, do all Gallifreyans regenerate,...

"The War Games, Part One" Production ZZ April 19 - June 21, 1969 The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe, land in the middle of WWI, but the landscape quickly changes and they are facing a Roman legion. Are they on Earth? 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 pacing of the story, the buildup of plot elements, and Jamie get...

"The Space Pirates" Production YY March 8 - April 12, 1969 The TARDIS winds up in the middle of a pirate raid of a space beacon and the Doctor has to determine who leads the Space Pirates. 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 writing of Robert Holmes, the model work in the story, and the performances of the ...

"The Seeds of Death" Production XX January 25 - March 1, 1969 In the future, the Ice Warriors take control of the official teleport system for the planet Earth with plans to terraform 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 Ice Lords, Jamie getting more to do, and the very attractive Gia Kelly. Plea...

"The Krotons" Production WW December 28, 1968 - January 18, 1969 On a future world, the Gonds are subjected to a series of mental tests with the winners being killed by the robotic crystalline Krotons. 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/Zoe dynamic, the writing of Robert Holmes, and the odd history ...

"The Invasion" Production VV November 2 - December 21, 1968 Earth is threatened by an alien invasion spearheaded by a leader of industry. 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 are joined by artist Jerry Lange to discuss the design of the Cybermen, the length of the story, and the poor treatment of the Brigadier. Please m...

Patreon Exclusive #26 William Hartnell Retrospective Originally Released August 26, 2023 As we conclude our look at William Hartnell's time as Doctor Who, we take a look back, thanks to the framing device of an extensive email from our Patreon supporter, Jamie, to discuss Hartnell, his time on the show, his companions and his seasons, what worked and what didn't. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask ques...

"The Mind Robber" Production UU September 14 - October 12, 1968 In the Land of Fiction, the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe fight to halt the attempts to make them part of the story. 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 Zoe as a judo expert, the "Master", and the idea of the TARDIS blowing up. Please make sure you are s...

"The Dominators" Production TT August 10 - September 7, 1968 The Dominators and their deadly Quarks are willing to destroy the world of Dulkis in order to just refuel their ship. 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 Zoe's character, the design of the Quarks and the development of this story back in 1968. Pleas...

An Adventure in Space and Time November 21, 2013 This 50th anniversary 2013 docudrama looks at the development of the worldwide phenomenon. It's fitting that we cover this now as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary. 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 casting of the original members of the TARDIS c...

"The Wheel in Space" Production SS April 27 - June 1, 1968 The Cybermen attempt to takeover a space station with plans to use it to conquer Earth. 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 new companion, Zoe, the disappointing performance of the Cybermen, and the beats of the typical "base under siege" story. P...

"Fury from the Deep" Production RR March 16 - April 20, 1968 Intelligent seaweed takes control a gas pumping station at sea. Yeah, it's as dumb as it sounds. 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 slow pace of this episode, the departure of Victoria, and the differences between the original broadcast and anima...

"The Web of Fear" Production QQ February 7 - March 9, 1968 London is overrun with Yeti and a fungus is growing throughout the London Underground. 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. They are joined once again by author/podcast Alan J. Porter.In this episode, they discuss the premiere of Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, how Victoria has f...

The Enemy of the World" Production PP December 16, 1967 - January 20, 1968 The Doctor finds himself pitted against a world leader who looks exactly like him. 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 how great it is to have two strong women in the show, Jamie getting to shine, and Patrick Troughton's Tour-de-force pe...

"The Ice Warriors" Production 00 November 11 - December 16, 1967 In the future, Earth faces another ice age that is kept at bay by an ionizer that threatens a group of defrosted Ice Warriors. 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 how the story doesn't hold up under critical scrutiny, they compare the Ice Warrior...

"The Abominable Snowmen" Production NN September 30 - November 4, 1967 The TARDIS returns to Earth in Tibet of the 1930s where the Doctor returns an ancient bell to a monastery besieged by the legendary Yeti. 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 Jim's continuing appreciation for Victoria, the animation choices m...

"The Tomb of the Cybermen" Production MM September 2-23, 1967 The TARDIS lands on the world of Telos where an archelogical group is attempting to open the Tomb of the Cybermen. 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 Jim's growing appreciation for Victoria, the stereotypes of the villains, and the Doctor/Jamie dyn...

Dalek Invasion Earth 2150AD July 22, 1965 (London) August 5, 1965 (UK) Dr. Who and his granddaughter Susan and niece Louise travel into the future with a police officer named Tom to find that Earth has been taken over by the Daleks. 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 special Patreon episode, they discuss the differences between the...

The Evil of the Daleks" Production LL May 20 - July 1, 1967 The Doctor and Jamie embark on an adventure that takes them across time and space from modern day England to a Victorian home to the planet of the Daleks where Jamie is experimented on to learn the "Human Factor" that has defeated the Daleks time and time again. 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 Do...

The Faceless Ones" Production KK April 8 - May 13, 1967 Passengers are disappearing after taking off on flights from Gatwick Airport. 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 Polly and Ben, the pacing of the story, and Samantha as a potential companion. Please make sure you are subscribed to our p...

The Macra Terror" Production JJ March 11 - April 1, 1967 The TARDIS travels to a future Earth colony that is like a holiday camp, but it holds a sinister secret. 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 emergence of Jamie, the swinging personality of the Doctor and the ways one gets multiple Macra out of one. Please...