Episode List in Order

Note: This is a hiatus episode from our Wilderness Years coverage. For the next stop in the Wilderness Years, John and Jim take on The Ghosts of N-Space, the 1996 BBC Radio serial that stands as Jon Pertwee's final official, BBC-sanctioned turn as...

Note: This is a hiatus episode, part of our Wilderness Years series for Patreon subscribers. Love the podcast? Consider joining us on Patreon for early access to episodes, exclusive content, and the option to commission your own Doctor Who story. Show Notes: Nostalgia, Recorded at 5:45 in the Morning For their first dip into the 1990s Wilderness Years, John and Jim take on The Paradise of Death—the five-part BBC Radio serial that brought Jon Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, and Elisabeth Sladen back ...

Note: This is a hiatus episode, originally a Patreon Exclusive, airing on the main feed during the break between Classic and New Who. Love the podcast? Consider joining us on Patreon for early access to episodes, exclusive content, and the option to commission your own Doctor Who story. When Budget Constraints Force an Impossible Choice In 1974, the BBC wanted a stage play featuring Doctor Who. Terrence Dicks was brought in to write it. But immediately, a problem emerged: they had money for eith...

Note: This is a hiatus episode, originally a Patreon Exclusive, airing on the main feed during the break between Classic and New Who. Love the podcast? Consider joining us on Patreon for early access to episodes, exclusive content, and the option to commission your own Doctor Who story. A Producer's Frustration Becomes the First Professional Spinoff In 1988, Keith Barnfather—a producer known for his decades-long "Myth Makers" interview series—had an idea. He wanted to film a third Doctor/Sarah J...

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 ...

"Planet of the Spiders" Production ZZZ May 4 - June 8, 1974 People and events from the Doctor's time on Earth come together as he must face his fear and his faults in a final battle against the Eight Legs. 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 resolution for Mike Yates, the trouble with Tommy, and...

"The Monster of Peladon" Production YYY March 23 - April 27, 1974 The Doctor returns to Peladon fifty years after his first visit and finds the world in conflict again as it tries to honor its commitment to the Federation while being true to its people. 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 Warriors a...

"Death to the Daleks" Production XXX February 23 - March 16, 1974 A trip to Florana is sidetracked when the TARDIS is dragged to the world of Exxilon where the Doctor and Sarah Jane are caught in the middle of a conflict with the Daleks, a group of humans, and the mysterious Exxilons. 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,...

"Invasion of the Dinosaurs" Production WWW January 12 - February 16, 1974 The Doctor and Sarah Jane return to a modern day deserted London, taken over by dinosaurs! 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 model work for the dinosaurs, the betrayal of Mike Yates, and the faith of Sgt. Benton. Please make su...

"The Time Warrior" Production UUU December 15, 1973 - January 5, 1974 The Doctor investigates disappearing scientists and finds they are time related. 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 Sarah Jane Smith, the first appearance of the Sontarans, and the lack of energy from Jon Pertwee. Pl...