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David Whitaker Wouldn't Have Done That - "The Invasion"
Dec. 30, 2023

David Whitaker Wouldn't Have Done That - "The Invasion"

"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...
Patreon Exclusive #26 - William Hartnell Retrospective
Dec. 23, 2023

Patreon Exclusive #26 - William Hartnell Retrospective

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 emai...
The Bum Shot - "The Mind Robber"
Dec. 16, 2023

The Bum Shot - "The Mind Robber"

"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 j...
John is a Dominators Apologist - "The Dominators"
Dec. 9, 2023

John is a Dominators Apologist - "The Dominators"

"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 B...
Listen to William Hartnell's Sultry Tones - "An Adventure in Space and Time"
Dec. 2, 2023

Listen to William Hartnell's Sultry Tones - "An Adventure in Space and Time"

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. ...
Cybermats are Not Cute Pets - "The Wheel in Space"
Nov. 25, 2023

Cybermats are Not Cute Pets - "The Wheel in Space"

"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 b...
It's Like Watching Seaweed Dry - "Fury from the Deep"
Nov. 18, 2023

It's Like Watching Seaweed Dry - "Fury from the Deep"

"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...
The One with All the Red Herrings - "The Web of Fear"
Nov. 11, 2023

The One with All the Red Herrings - "The Web of Fear"

"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 be...
The Time Lord Who Loved Me - "The Enemy of the World"
Nov. 4, 2023

The Time Lord Who Loved Me - "The Enemy of the World"

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...
Victoria Waterfield, Peril Monkey - "The Ice Warriors"
Oct. 28, 2023

Victoria Waterfield, Peril Monkey - "The Ice Warriors"

"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...
The Pyramid Scheme - "The Abominable Snowmen"
Oct. 21, 2023

The Pyramid Scheme - "The Abominable Snowmen"

"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...
Victoria Waterfield - Crack Shot! - "The Tomb of the Cybermen"
Oct. 14, 2023

Victoria Waterfield - Crack Shot! - "The Tomb of the Cybermen"

"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 Bea...
This One's for the Fetishist - Daleks Invasion Earth 2150AD
Oct. 7, 2023

This One's for the Fetishist - Daleks Invasion Earth 2150AD

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 ...
House of Dark Daleks - "The Evil of the Daleks"
Sept. 30, 2023

House of Dark Daleks - "The Evil of the Daleks"

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...
They Always Draw Jamie as Homely - "The Faceless Ones"
Sept. 23, 2023

They Always Draw Jamie as Homely - "The Faceless Ones"

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 mas...
Good Morning, Campers! - "The Macra Terror"
Sept. 16, 2023

Good Morning, Campers! - "The Macra Terror"

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 ...
Where Did Jamie's Kilt Come From? - "The Moonbase"
Sept. 9, 2023

Where Did Jamie's Kilt Come From? - "The Moonbase"

"The Moonbase" Production HH Febrruary 11 - March 4, 1967 The TARDIS makes an emergency landing on the surface of the moon as the Cybermen are trying to invade. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces o...
I'm On Board with Ben - "The Underwater Menace"
Sept. 2, 2023

I'm On Board with Ben - "The Underwater Menace"

"The Underwater Menace" Production GG January 14 - February 4, 1967 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 episo...
Polly is a Doctor Fangirl - "The Highlanders"
Aug. 26, 2023

Polly is a Doctor Fangirl - "The Highlanders"

"The Highlanders" Production FF December 14, 1966 - January 7, 1967 The Doctor and his companions find themselves caught up in the events following the Battle of Culloden where Ben finds himself being carted away as a slave. ...
Come Back Billy Hartnell, All is Forgiven! - "The Power of the Daleks"
Aug. 19, 2023

Come Back Billy Hartnell, All is Forgiven! - "The Power of the Daleks"

"The Power of the Daleks" Production EE November 5 - December 10, 1966 The TARDIS lands on the planet Vulcan and not only do Ben and Polly have to deal with a new incarnation of the Doctor, but there are Daleks who appear sub...
Cybermen are the Ultimate Existentialists - "The Tenth Planet"
Aug. 12, 2023

Cybermen are the Ultimate Existentialists - "The Tenth Planet"

"The Smugglers" Production DD October 8-29, 1966 The TARDIS lands on the South Pole in 1986 where an international space agency is monitoring a rocket landing. But they quicky discover an alien fleet appraoching Earth and a ...
Ben and Polly, the Mulder and Scully of Doctor Who - "The Smugglers"
Aug. 5, 2023

Ben and Polly, the Mulder and Scully of Doctor Who - "The Smugglers"

"The Smugglers" Production CC September 10 - October 1, 1966 The Doctor lands Ben and Polly in the middle of the 17th century as a Cornish village is under threat of attack by a group of pirates. Their only hope is the Docto...
The Thal Woman Aren't as Sexy in This One - Dr. Who & The Daleks
July 29, 2023

The Thal Woman Aren't as Sexy in This One - Dr. Who & The Daleks

Dr. Who & The Daleks June 25, 1965 (London) August 23, 1965 (UK) May 1966 (US) Dr. Who and his granddaughters Susan and Barbara travel to the planet Skaro with Barbara's boyfriend Ian and discover a world filled with alien ro...
Jim...Beard...Is...Re...Qui...Red - "The War Machines"
July 22, 2023

Jim...Beard...Is...Re...Qui...Red - "The War Machines"

"The War Machines" Production BB June 25 - July 16, 1966 The TARDIS brings the Doctor and Dodo back to London, 1966. There, the Doctor finds an evil force at work that he can feel and is determined to stop WOTAN and the War M...