Episode List in Order

"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 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 look of the Cybermen, the point of Jamie, and ineptness of the fourth episode. Please make sure you are su...

"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 episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the first visual appearance of Troughton as the Doctor, the acceptance of Ben as a companion, and the desire for Ara to be a companion. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major...

"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. 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 Jamie the cypher, Polly's enthusiasm for the Doctor...

"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 subservient to the human colonists. 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 Patrick Troughton'...

"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 very weakened Doctor struggles to keep on top of the situation. 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, ...

"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 Doctor solving a riddle posed by a dead church warden. 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 t...

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 robotic creatures called 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 th...

"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 Machines 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 shift in storytelling tone, the even m...

"The Savages" Production AA April 30 - June 18, 1966 The TARDIS lands in a future filled with peace and posperity, but there is a dark side to the utopia as the Doctor soon learns. 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 Steven, the music in the episode and the anticipation for Patrick Troughton. ...

"The Gunfighters" Production Z April 30 - May 21, 1966 Sung to the melody of "The Ballad of the Last Chance Saloon" The Doctor's got toothache, He needs some relief, He just needs a dentist One's on a Tombstone street. But Doc Holliday has other plans, Ones that could spell your doom, If you're slow upon the draw at the Last Chance Saloon. 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 epi...

"The Celestial Toymaker" Production Y April 2-23, 1966 The Doctor, Steven and Dodo find themselves trapped in the nightmare world of The Celestial Toymaker, forced to win at his games in order to escape. 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 we discuss the lack of Doctor in the story, the lack of connection with Dodo and Ste...

"The Ark" Production X March 5-26, 1966 The TARDIS crew visit a generational spaceship from Earth on a journey to a new home. 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 we discuss the set design and scale of the episode, the poor costuming choices and the departure of producer John Wiles. Please make sure you are subscribed to o...

"The Massacre Production W February 5-26, 1966 The TARDIS lands in the middle of the Massacre of St Bartholomew's Day and yet the two manage to not get in much trouble. 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 we discuss the lack of danger for Steven and the Doctor despite them landing in the middle of a brutal massacre, the ar...

"The Dalek Master Plan" - Part 2 Production V November 13, 1965 - January 29, 1966 The Doctor finds himself with new companions and a new plot by the Daleks, this time to take over the galaxy. 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 we discuss the Christmas episode, the Meddling Monk, and the Time Destructor as a plot device. ...

"The Dalek Master Plan" - Part 1 Production V November 13, 1965 - January 29, 1966 The Doctor finds himself with new companions and a new plot by the Daleks, this time to take over the galaxy. 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 we discuss the pointlessness of Katerina, the deaths of Katerina and Bret Vyon, and Please mak...

"The Myth Makers" Production U October 16 - November 6, 1965 The TARDIS winds up in Ancient Greece in the middle of the Trojan War where the Doctor and Vicki are mistaken for gods by either side and must help them come up with a way to defeat their enemy. 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 we discuss the disappointing dep...

"Mission to the Unknown" Production DC October 9, 1965 On the planet Kembel, Space Security Agent Mark Cory has found a Dalek city where various alien races are converging to form an alliance against 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 we discuss the only episode not to feature the Doctor in some capacity, th...

"Galaxy 4" Production T September 11 - October 2, 1965 The TARDIS lands on a world with only two days of life on it as a war rages between two races trapped on the surface. 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 we discuss the start of the third season of Doctor Who, the story meant for Ian and Barbara, and design of the Chumb...

Dalekmania gripped the UK in 1964 the way Batmania gripped the US some two years later. Toys, comics, and a movie were quickly developed to capitalize on the pepper pots. It only made sense that there was also music composed specifically with the theme of Daleks in mind. As "The Dalek Invasion of Earth" was wrapping up in December of 1964, the musical group The Go-Gos (no relation to the Belinda Carlisle American group) produced and released a record with "I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas with a Da...

"The Time Meddler" Production S July 3-24, 1965 In 1066, Steven Tayler finds himself doubting he is in the past as the Vikings are planning to invade a Saxon village. And what is with the Monk who's monastery sits atop a cliff overlooking it all? 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 final episode of the second season, we discuss Bo...

"The Chase" Production R May 22 - June 26, 1965 The Daleks have developed a time travel device in order to hunt the Doctor and his companions and exterminate them. 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 we discuss, the departure of Barbara and Ian, the poor third and fourth episodes, the Machanoids, and the identity of Vicki. ...

"The Space Museum" Production Q April 24 - May 15, 1965 The TARDIS jumps a time track and the crew discover their future - displays in a space museum. 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 we discuss, the Star Wars connections in the guest actors, Vicki coming into her own as a character, and the surprise of the Dalek in the m...

"The Crusade" Production P March 27.- April 17, 1965 The Doctor finds himself caught up in court intrigue once again as he winds up with King Richard who is trying to take Jerusalem in his Crusade. 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 quality of acting and dialogue in this episode, the portrayal of the Mus...

"The Web Planet" Production N February 13-March 13, 1965 The TARDIS is drawn to the planet Vortis where the crew find themselves caught up in a civil war among the inhabitants brought on by an alien force known as the Animus. 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 point that is missed in this episode by many f...