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Episode List in Order

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May 6, 2023

Who's Up, Doc? - "The Time Meddler"

"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...
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April 29, 2023

Where Have You Been, On the Moon? - "The Chase"

"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. ...
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April 22, 2023

That's No Moon...That's a Space Museum! - "The Space Museum"

"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...
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April 15, 2023

"It's De-Knighted, It's De-Lovely" - The Crusade

"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...
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April 8, 2023

"Barbara and Her Beautiful Butterflies" - The Web Planet

"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...
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April 1, 2023

"Notes from a Curmudgeon" - The Romans

"The Romans" Production M January 16 - February 6, 1965 Vicki's first journey in the TARDIS takes her to the time of the Romans where she becomes embroiled with the Doctor in a plot to assassinate Caesar Nero. 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 wasted opportunity in Vicki's first journey, the complete farc...
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March 25, 2023

"Watch Out Vegetarians" - The Rescue

"The Rescue" Production L January 2-9, 1965 Leaving Susan behind on 21st century Earth, the TARDIS lands on the planet Dido in the 25th century. There, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara meet Vicki, one of two survivors of the wrath of the once peaceful people of Dido. But is this a matter of mistaken blame? 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 ...
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March 18, 2023

"Jim Needs a Jolly Good Smack Bottom" - The Dalek Invasion of Earth

"The Dalek Invasion of Earth" Production K November 21 - December 26, 1964 The Daleks are back and they escalate their hostilities by taking over Earth with a plan that will mean the end of humanity. But the Doctor and his companions know a thing or two about 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 episode the two discuss th...
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March 11, 2023

"The Most Dangerous Moment is at the Point of Materialization" - Planet of Giants

"Planet of Giants" Production J October 31 - November 14, 1964 The second series begins with a story intended for the show's premiere. An accident on board the TARDIS shrinks the time travellers to one inch in height. Can they make their way back to the TARDIS while dealing with a giant murderer and an inseciticide that can easily kill 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 epis...
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