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Radio Free Skaro #382 – Behind the Sophist

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Chris

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Despite the Doctor Who world being split between multiple conventions this weekend (or because of it), the news was a bit thin this week, but that didn’t stop the Three Who Rule from spinning their creative wheels in new and exciting directions, including the creation of Sofa-ism, a philosophy based on sitting around on your couch. Canada’s national shame, otherwise known as Nickelback, was also name checked far more than necessary (ie. at all.) All this and an appearance from Sean Homrig of the Tardis Tavern podcast for our Name of the Doctor commentary! The mind reels at the riches in store for you. Next week: the producer Miniscopes begin in earnest!

Show Notes:

– Doctor Who Prom…Ratings!
– Tenth Planet…R1 DVD Release Date!
– Moonbase…Animation Proofs!
– BBC3…50th Anniversary Special?
– Doctor Who…Knitwear!
– Christopher Burgess (no, the other one) and Gerard Murphy…Died.
– Patrick Magee…Entertains!
– Parsec…Awards!
– TARDIS…Tavern!

Commentary

– The Name…of the Doctor!

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November 2013 North America Doctor Who DVD Release

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Chris

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With the Regenerations box set, perhaps rightly, bypassing North America, those of us in Region 1 will be looking forward to November 19 for a pre-anniversary treat. The Tenth Planet, a seminal story in Doctor Who’s history, will see its DVD release on this side of the Atlantic.

Bonus materials, aka VAM, included on the release naturally mirror those of the Region 2 release and include the reconstruction of Episode 4 that appeared on the VHS release early last decade, the eagerly-awaited William Hartnell interview, commentary and more – and of course this features the animated version of Episode 4 previously released with the Regenerations box set version. UPDATE: Doctorwho.tv have released the full details of the release! Read about it here.

A bumper 2-DVD set, MSRP for The Tenth Planet will be $34.98. Check TVShowsOnDVD.com for more details!

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Radio Free Skaro #381 – Silver Fox

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Chris

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The Three Who Rule welcome back our very good friend Chip from the Two-minute Time Lord podcast as we all talk over Neil Gaiman’s most recent Doctor Who effort, Nightmare in Silver. Has some time and distance since the story’s initial broadcast allowed our hearts to warm to it more, or was the extremely divisive reaction from fandom warranted and still valid? Will the effort satisfy 80s Hair Band pedants? News of the week, with Chip filling in for a very busy Warren, and which includes talk of what might just be the worst merchandise tie-in ever, rounds out this episode of Radio Free Skaro. Excelsior!

Show Notes:

– Doctor Who Magazine 464…Cover!
– Capaldi…To Remain Scottish?
– Regeneration Limit…Acknowledged!
– RTD…Talks Capaldi!
– The Three Doctors…On Screen!
– Christopher Eccleston’s…Message To The BFI!
– Future Doctor Who BFI Screening…Details!
– Peter Jackson Rumours…Just Won’t Die!
– William Hartnell Interview…Details!
– 2013 Doctor Who Prom…BBC One Transmission!
– Eighth Doctor…eBook!
– The Light At The End…Hipster Release!
– Talking Sonic Screwdriver…Pizza Cutter?!?!
– Guinness World Record…For Daleks!
– Two-minute…Time Lord!

Commentary

– Nightmare…In Silver!

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Radio Free Skaro #380 – A Study in Crimson

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Steven

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“Whimsical yet terrifying” is an apt way to describe “The Crimson Horror,” this week’s commentary, but also an accurate portrayal of current Who news. What missive struck fear into the stalwart hearts of the Three Who Rule? Possibly the fact that CBC executives wanted to dub over Christopher Eccleston’s Northern England accent with something more suitable to Canadian ears. Perhaps a Newfie accent would have made more sense. Or perhaps it was the notion that filming on Series 8 of Doctor Who won’t begin until January? The horror continued with a discussion of David Lee Roth’s storied career, what constitutes a bad fan (hint: probably everything) and more! And that’s before the commentary, with special guest Deb Stanish of the Verity Podcast! Enjoy!

Show Notes:

– Series 8 begins filming…in January!
– Neil Cross…back for Series 8!
– William Hartnell console…at the Doctor Who Experience!
– The future of…River Song!
– Christopher Eccleston…dubbed?
– Torchwood: Miracle Day…coming to BBC America!
– BFI announces…Ninth Doctor screening guests!
– BBFC clears DVD material for…The Tenth Planet! (1)
– BBFC clears DVD material for…The Tenth Planet! (2)!
– BBFC clears DVD material for…The Tenth Planet! (3)!
– Article on…the Doctor Who Restoration Team!
– 1967 William Hartnell interview…found!
– The TARDIS on…Google Maps!
– Peter Capaldi…doubles eBay memorabilia sales!
– Bill Nighy…turns down Doctor Who role!
– Katie Sackoff…as Tom Baker!
– Bob Mitsch’s…Zygons and Fourth Doctor costumes!
– Bob Mitsch’s…costumes!
– Bob Mitsch’s…Zygon!
– Deb from…Verity!

Commentary

– The Crimson…Horror!

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Radio Free Skaro #379 – Inside the Spaceship

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Steven

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The afterglow of the announcement of Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor has still not worn off if this week’s news list, and the enthusiasm of the Three Who Rule, is anything to go by. Tons of Capaldi news from his fan battles as a teenager to the clandestine methods employed to smuggle him into the BBC for his big reveal will no doubt thrill and entertain you, along with a healthy dose of merchandise news. And to top it off, Kat from Verity! joins us for a commentary of “Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS” from this past series. Exciting stuff!

Show Notes:

– The casting of…Peter Capaldi!
– Peter Capaldi…old school fanboy!
– Doctor Who Live…overnight viewing figures!
– Doctor Who Live…a hit in Canada!
– Doctor Who Live…on BBC America!
– Doctor Who Live…popular around the world!
– The Story of…Doctor Who Live!
– Neil Gaiman on…the new Doctor!
– Steven Moffat says…no female Doctor!
– Coming to Big Finish…Sil!
– 50th Anniversary…action figure colection!
– Series 7 Soundtrack…coming September 9!
– Doctor Who Prom on BBC One…on August 26!
– Doctor Who exhibition…in Sydney, Australia!
– Pay what you want for…Doctor Who books!
– Gallifrey One…membership transfers!
– Long Island Doctor Who…day passes!
– August Region 1 Doctor Who…DVD/Blu-ray releases!
– Kat from…Verity!

Commentary

– Journey to the Centre…of the TARDIS!

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Radio Free Skaro #378 – Peter XII

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Steven

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Peter Capaldi is the Twelfth Doctor! Announced during a worldwide live TV broadcast, Peter Capaldi was introduced to an Elstree TV studio full of delighted fans and an entire planet full of excited watchers, and the result is near unanimous – Steven Moffat’s sole choice for the role was the right. Good thing the Three Who Rule recorded the news two days before the announcement…and got the announcement right! Amazing foresight (luck) on their part! However, Erika from Verity! not only drops by to talk with Steven about the live broadcast of Capaldi’s reveal, but also joins the crew for a commentary on the Series 7 episode “Hide”. All hail Peter the Great! And the new Peter, too!

Show Notes:

– The Twelfth Doctor is…Peter Capaldi!
– The Next Doctor…live on SPACE!
– Looking back at…casting of Doctors!
– The Eighth Doctor…Revisited!
– The Radio Times…exhibition!
– The ice Warriors…DVD details!
– The Scream of the Shalka…DVD details!
– Terror of the Zygons…DVD details!
– IDW Doctor Who 50th Anniversary story…by Paul Cornell!
– Doctor Who up for…the Welshies!
– Erika from…Verity!

Commentary

– Hide…!

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Radio Free Skaro #377 – Emergency Luke

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Chris

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On thisss week’sss Radio Free Ssskaro, the Ice Warriors return! Well, one of them does in the Cold War era episode called…er…”Cold War”, of which there is a commentary presented. Luke from TMDWP joins us, replacing Seattle-bound Warren, to give us not only his thoughts on one of his favourite episodes from the recent series, but also to tell us about the Sylvester McCoy BFI event that occurred on July 27. Also, much news and speculation is discussed, as well as a whole host of merchandise to make sure your pockets are liberated of any spare cash. Expect more of such things as we get closer and closer to the event of the year in November!

Show Notes:

– 50th Anniversary special…simulcast worldwide!
– BBC statement on…the Comic Con trailer!
– Twelfth Doctor…audition scripts!
– Is Doctor Who Confidential…returning?
– Returning for the 50th Anniversary…Paul McGann?
– Be in the audience for…a Doctor Who celebration show!
– Steven Moffat promises…closure!
– Series 7 box set…details!
– Series 7 box set…coming later in the UK!
– 50th Anniversary Character Options Building…mini figures!
– Eleventh Doctor…Mr. Potato Head!
– Captain Jack Harkness…costume T-shirt!
– Lord President of Gallifrey…costume T-shirt!
– Sophie Aldred…photo exhibition!
– Russell t Davies auctions a Midnight script…for charity!
– The Who’s He Podcast…featuring Chris!
– Adventures with the Wife and Blake…Kickstarter!

Commentary

– Cold…War!

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Radio Free Skaro #376 – I’ll Be In My Trailer

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Steven

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San Diego Comic Con! Over the years, SDCC has become a mecca not only of pop culture, cosplay and general lunacy, but also an important platform by which Doctor Who announces mammoth events like, say…the 50th Anniversary Special Trailer. The crowds went wild in Hall H, and mere moments later, entitled fans worldwide bristled in anger, fury and impotent frustration that they were not included in the fun IMMEDIATELY. What they should have done is focused their…enthusiasm at this week’s episode of RFS, which contains not only news from SDCC and elsewhere but also a commentary for The Rings of Akhaten, featuring costumer Mette Hedin and Erik Stadnik of Doctor Who: The Writer’s Room. Now that’s value! Enjoy!

Show Notes:

– BBC teases…the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special!
– Doctor Who panel…from Nerd Machine!
– Matt Smith…as Bart Simpson!
– Karen Gillan…is bald!
– Soundtrack releases…from Silva Screen!
– Doctor Who Series 1-7…on one Blu-ray box set!
– Doctor Who from IDW…ends!
– BFI Eighth and Tenth Doctor screenings…announced!
– New Doctor Who 6.5″…action dolls!
– John Barrowman…coming to Edmonton Expo!
– Radio Free Skaro…Parsec Award Finalist!
– Doctor Who prints…on Society 6!

Commentary

– The Rings…of Akhaten!

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Radio Free Skaro #376 – I'll Be In My Trailer

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Steven

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San Diego Comic Con! Over the years, SDCC has become a mecca not only of pop culture, cosplay and general lunacy, but also an important platform by which Doctor Who announces mammoth events like, say…the 50th Anniversary Special Trailer. The crowds went wild in Hall H, and mere moments later, entitled fans worldwide bristled in anger, fury and impotent frustration that they were not included in the fun IMMEDIATELY. What they should have done is focused their…enthusiasm at this week’s episode of RFS, which contains not only news from SDCC and elsewhere but also a commentary for The Rings of Akhaten, featuring costumer Mette Hedin and Erik Stadnik of Doctor Who: The Writer’s Room. Now that’s value! Enjoy!

Show Notes:

– BBC teases…the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special!
– Doctor Who panel…from Nerd Machine!
– Matt Smith…as Bart Simpson!
– Karen Gillan…is bald!
– Soundtrack releases…from Silva Screen!
– Doctor Who Series 1-7…on one Blu-ray box set!
– Doctor Who from IDW…ends!
– BFI Eighth and Tenth Doctor screenings…announced!
– New Doctor Who 6.5″…action dolls!
– John Barrowman…coming to Edmonton Expo!
– Radio Free Skaro…Parsec Award Finalist!
– Doctor Who prints…on Society 6!

Commentary

– The Rings…of Akhaten!

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Radio Free Skaro #375 – Scaling the Shard

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Steven

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With San Diego Comic Con looming in just a week’s time, the news list was filled to bursting with silly plastic dolls, lunch boxes and of course the con itself, which will feature a Sunday session with Steven Moffat, Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, and Mark Gatiss, as well as the iconic David Bradley who appears as the iconic William Hartnell in the iconic Adventures in Space and Time. But before SDCC comes the BBC Proms, a snippet of which you will hear on this very program! Toss in DVDs, ebooks, telesnaps and more and you’ve got a veritable gumbo of podcast goodness of #sharknado proportions. But wait, there’s more! A “The Bells of Saint John” commentary with which to fill your earholes with mirth, glee and mirth-glee! Listen! Now!

Show Notes:

– Doctor Who at the…2013 BBC Proms!
– Doctor Who…at San Diego Comic-Con!
– An Adventure in Space and Time…promo pic!
– Steven Moffat interviewed…by Entertainment Weekly!
– The Fourth Doctor…Time Capsule DVD Set!
– Doctor Who: The Monsters Collection…on DVD!
– Doctor Who Complete Series 7…box set!
– New Seventh Doctor…e-book!
– Doctor Who Magazine Second Doctor…Missing Episodes Special!
– British Icon…Dalek!
– SDCC First and Eleventh Doctors…action doll exclusives!
– SDCC Exclusive…Ace action figure!
– Chicago…TARDIS!